The Show Must Go On

That was the title of Gabe's play this weekend. It was a musical revue chock full of maybe 40+ dances and songs. He was in probably 6 numbers - had several solos, duets and danced a lot. He has quite the stage presence! Will try to post pictures soon.

He leaves for Scotland in 2 weeks so this week I need to devote time to getting him ready for his trip as well as for the start of school (which he'll miss the 1st two weeks)...sounds like a money drain to me!

On the Mend

We are slowly recovering! Michelle and Hannah went back to school on Thursday, Carly is doing better, the baby is improving and I am at about 80% I think!

Gene has been so great at helping with the baby at night especially and Susan came over on Thursday night to help.

Next week is sure to be better!!

Sick Sick Sick

It started with Michelle last Wednesday night - fever, stuffy nose, coughing and vomiting. Carly got it on Saturday (minus the vomiting thank goodness). Lehua and I got it yesterday. Today Hannah came home from school with 102 fever. So this is a very nasty day - with 4 really sick kids and a sick mama...

This too shall pass.

The First Week

Well it has been more than 1 week since we became a pair of mid-to-late 50's parents with seven children ranging in age from 11 months - 22 1/2 years old. What we have learned (or re-learned) thus far:

1. Some things have changed - there's Similac, Similac with iron, Similac Advanced, Similac R.S., Similac Isomil Advanced etc. etc. etc. and they all cost about $22.00 per can! (calculate x 2 cans per week)
2. Some things have not changed - cornstarch is still as good as baby powder.
3. An 11 month old, a 35 month old and an 8 year old cannot fit the same size diaper - no matter how you alter the thing. (Believe me I've tried)
   
4. It is totally unrealistic to expect Hannah to NOT play with, touch, monopolize or break the new kids' toys.
5. Job, hobbies, sleep take a back seat to everything these days.
6. The best way for a 55 year old to get down off the hill in the backyard in one piece (while holding on to a child) is on one's ample butt (the 55 year old's - not the child's).
   
7. "Hi Mom!" are nice words.
8. "I sorry" are too.
9. "Mom - can you download another episode on my ipod?" are bad words.

But the best thing we've re-learned (and continue to re-learn daily) is that Heavenly Father is there to strengthen, uplift and cheer always, always, always.

Its all good.