Week 7 Day 2 - Saturday, June 27th - Soccer photos, sickie and picnics!

This morning I was the first out of bed. I headed off to the washroom and when I got back the ‘fun’ began.

When I opened the trailer door and told the boys it was time to get moving nothing really exciting happen then Q started to fuss. The bad kind of fussing. And sure enough Arnold’s hand got under his mouth just in time to deal with the puke. Yep he was sick! Dang our luck sucks!

We managed to get Q changed into some different clothes and he seemed ok. We found out later that he wasn’t. He was just getting ready for the next bout of puking. I felt so bad for him. He won’t spit forward (sorry if TMI) he would rather stick his head back and just swallow. This proved an issue in the car later.

Anyway we got him changed, loaded up the car and he puked again. Then we headed off to get Arnold’s wheel fixed. Q got sick again in the car. Arnold and I had to trade places because his arms were longer and he could pull Q’s head forward to puke instead of him swallowing everything. The poor boy. We brought it to the shop and they said it would take until Tuesday… hum no thanks! So Arnold started to call around and find a new place while I drove to Wal-Mart. We got some dugs for Q and some snacks for our picnic later in the day. We went from there to Old Navy and got our Canada Day Shirts. I can tell now that K is going to have the $$ taste. We had some Canada Day shirts and he told me he didn’t like it and wanted a different one so we got that instead… 7.50 more than his brothers shirt. Oh good… teenage years will drain our bank accounts.

Arnold and Q came out of the car and went in with us to Old navy to get cleaned up then headed out just as we were paying. When we got out Q was sitting on Arnold’s lap on the side of the parking lot thing throwing up again. I just wanted to scoop him up and snuggle him but he wouldn’t have it. I put him in his seat and called the Drs Office. We have a WONDERFUL doctor’s office. They have walk-in’s for the kids on the weekends and they had one at our office so Kyler and I jumped out of the car at Lawrence and Midland and brought our soccer stuff and Arnold and Q went to the doctor’s office and the bike shop (we found one that would have it ready by 1pm that day). K and I stopped for some quick breakfast and walked over to the school.
Kyler and Mommy having breakfast - K’s new favourite breakfast “hotcakes!”










It took us a bit but we got there in time. At least what I felt was in time. He got a super cute photo of him in his uniform and the team photos. We were missing some people but that’s ok. I’m going to bring my camera and get a photo of the whole team later this summer and just e’mail everyone.












We waited around for a bit and the kids had some ice cream.

Arnold showed up shortly after we were done, like around 11:30 or so and we all drove down to the Bluffs. The doctor told Arnold that it was most likely food poising or the flu. Just to treat the symptoms and stay off dairy. Lori and her family stopped and got something to eat at a subway. Kristina and her family along with us, stopped and got something to eat (some had bigger issues getting food than others). We met up and found a picnic table and had our lunches. Kristina, Tim and E had to be home around 2pm so they left as well as Kevin, Lori, Lo and Ke. So the boys and I went down to the ‘beach’ area. We stopped and got some popsicles and headed down. Q threw up again so when we got there he and daddy change their shirts. We played for about 45 minutes to 1 hour and then headed home. Our packing pass was up by then but we had A LOT of fun. We will go back again once Q is feeling better and without a stroller. Arnold and I figure a backpack, some snacks and a blanket and we are good to go!























On the way home the boys took a nap. Arnold drove nice and slow and we even got to stop at McDonalds and get something to drink. We headed home and took our time. We opened up the van and let the boys keep sleeping while I relaxed on the hammock and Arnold chilled out on a chair. When Q got up he came and snuggled with me and seemed to be better. K got up shortly after and came out and snuggled as well. They went biking and met a new friend. He was visiting his grandparents so they got to hang out. He plays soccer as well so he and K were kicking around the ball. They had a blast.

We eventually got hungry and wanted something good for supper. We packed everyone up and went to M&M’s and got some turkey wrapped in bacon, and double stuffed potatoes. WE started to cook and found out we had no propane left! That meant supper was delayed. Actually by the time we ate it was closer to 7:30pm or so. We had a great supper once it was cooked, but we did come to realized that we need to go shopping! WE wanted to use some butter and we had left it in the microwave and it got warm, melted and molded! Can you tell it’s been a bit since we needed the butter? So yeah shopping list was started then and there!

We headed off to bed after the boys went for some bike rides. They had a lot of comments on our ‘mini-van-bike’. It was fun! On the last ride with the boys I stayed home and did some catching up and got to visit with our neighbours who were leaving the next day. They have been here for a month from Texas visiting her mother and some family members. They gave us their left over wood (2 bags worth) and we got to visit a bit about things around the campground and such. It was fun.

Week 4 Day 4 - June 8th - Soccer Practice

After the boys nap (which was until about when we had to leave) everyone seemed MUCH better. The boys got dressed and we headed off to soccer. Early mind you. I did everything in my power to stop them from leaving but once a 4 year old gets it in his head that he can go to soccer after his nap he means RIGHT after his nap!

We closed up the campsite and headed off. I took the long way and we stopped at the grocery store and picked up some stuff for Daddy’s suppers. Tomorrow I’m going to Auntie Kristina’s house and borrowing her stove. I’m making Arnold some more of his meals for work (Sheppard’s pie and lasagna) and then on Wednesday we are going to have dinner with Daddy at work and bringing in his meals for him. He needs about 7 meals a week (2 for soccer days and 1 for the other days) Hopefully this will tie him over for at least 2 more weeks.

Anyway we went to McDonalds for supper and met up with Auntie Kristina, Uncle Tim and E. We had a quick supper and then off to the soccer fields. Kyler just wore his soccer shoes as it was really cold (and sometimes raining) and I didn’t want him getting sick. I forgot our camp chairs again. I’m going to have to remember to bring them! K did great at practice (sorry no photos I was watching Q). They did dribbling, around the cones, passing and a small game. They liked everything along but Kyler is still having a hard time understanding that once he gets the ball from people (the opposite team) that he needs to kick it again. I’m hoping some YouTube videos might help. If anyone has any other suggestions let me know!

Daddy got there about half way through the practice and I could switch boys I was with. I tried explaining the above concept to Kyler but it wasn’t really working. Around 7:15pm or so we called it quits. One or 2 other players had to leave so we had something to drink and then headed out. It was a good practice!

Daddy drove home and once we got there the boys and I read a chapter from our book we are working on “The Accidental Detectives : The Mystery Tribe of Camp Blackeagle” and then the boys got their snacks and watched George. I sure am going to be sad once that movie goes back to the Library. We *might* try and get it again if we can!
We finally got them to sleep.
Then the thunder started!

Week 4 Day 4 - June 8th - Sleep!

Man the sickies just keep on coming!

Last night we slept ok. I woke up when Arnold got home from the WALL and then again when the boys got up, and around 5am for no real reason, oh and 6 when Arnold did and again at 6:45 when I had to get up. It was a rough night for me.

I think in part because I was sleeping light due to the high temp that K had.

Anywa this morning as I was about to go and do my washroom trip I moved K to our bed, since he was awake and he hung out there. It seemed to be ok. He was awake when I left but when I sent Arnold in he was fast asleep. He didn’t wake up until about 7:15am or so.

When he did I set up him with a washcloth for his head and a movie.


And then the sleeping commenced. The poor dude! He seriously slept from about 8am until 11:45am



This whole time Q and I would run around outside, play with the toys, eat some snacks


Eventually K woke up and his fever had broken! He went out to play with Q after their picnic lunch:



And now they are back asleep. It’s a rough life. Hopefully they feel better. I told K he had to nap for soccer tonight but we have rain now and I’m worried that there won’t be any soccer with this weather.

We shall see!

Week 4 Day 3 - June 7th - Sunday Sickies

Oh my gosh! What a night!

Last night we were awoken to Q rolling around and K crying… oh and some FRICKING loud music! I was not a happy camper. Eddie Coffee and his group (the ones I posted some photos of a while ago, thinking they were leaving) had their music SOO loud. In fact that was our 1:30am wake up call. Forget the Raccoons it was those animals over there. I’m so mad! We called security and they were on it SO quickly. I’m very impressed with them that way. They went over and got them to shut off their music (not just turning it down). It made me really happy!

We got back to sleep, and finally got Kyler back to sleep and woke up around 7:30am. It was a rush this morning. Arnold and Quinton got the bag of towels ready for the shower and I got the church clothes ready. We piled in the van and drove to the steps (after resisting the urge to honk the horn and throw things at the trailers of those loud jerks last night) of the washrooms. We divided and conquered the bathroom/shower goals. I took Q and 1 towel (as Arnold forgot to make sure they were all in there) and we went and had a shower. Arnold took K and the towels and good shampoo. Q and I finished up pretty quick and we had to wait outside the boys’ washroom for the boys. Arnold and I figured out a few things we need for next time. I need to have shampoo for Q, and a washcloth, and my scrub brush for my back. Arnold says he needs a washcloth for K’s head next time.

We all got down to the van and got everyone dressed for church and we headed off to our favourite breakfast place. We ordered our breakfast and sat down. Shortly after getting our food Q asked for my hands around his tummy and wouldn’t let me move, when I realized something was wrong when he put my hands on his mouth. He started to puke. Arnold gave me a cup and we let him throw up in that (after getting my hands and pants). Arnold cleaned up the cup and I went to the washroom to wash up. Q was so upset I was gone and I ended up sitting with him again as soon as I got back. We did go to church and check if it was ok for him to stay (we told them to come and get us as soon as there were any issues).

Arnold and I got caught up on C&C Bible Study and then went to church, after checking on the boys. It was a good service. Our ‘middle’ pastor was hired and today was his Induction Service. It was really good. We then went to the library and got some new books and a new Veggie Movie and then back upstairs for lunch. It was a good buffet. We headed out to get some groceries and then home again. The boys slept a lot during our trip. They are both so sick.

We got back to the trailer and Arnold made me go to bed because I have/had a huge headache, and the boys slept in the van (with the doors open) while Arnold went and did some laundry (yesterday we had some issues with K peeing and pooping in his pants). I tried to nap but it didn’t work so well as the boys woke up. I set them up with a movie and again tried to nap and Arnold came back. I did get in about an hour of a nap but my headache is still there. I went upstairs to the washroom and came back to the trailer and found we had new neighbours! Well across the way from us. It’s a family from the US with 4 kids (2 girls then a boy about K’s age and a little girl about Q’s age). They are so cute. It’s funny to see another ‘family’ around here.

Arnold made supper while I was up in the washrooms and we had it when I got back. Well at least DH, Q and I. Kyler is so sick! He did go to the washroom and felt a bit better. When Arnold left to go to the church and do sound for the WALL the boys and I got out the soccer balls and played around with those. Then we headed out for a walk. Here is kind of what you see around the campground during the week.





*My diet coke…. Hummm soo good!




*This one is across from us. Arnold got a tour from them the other day. They are from Texas and are here for a month visiting their grandchildren here in TO.




*This one is beside the other one. They were here before and have a tiger in the window. It scares Q. He stands there ‘rawr’ing’ at it




*This one came in while we were at Church. It looks old but really cute. They have 2 big sheep dogs or something. Wow they are big.




*We think these are some kind of fence for the dogs.




*This is the reason we took a short walk yesterday. Arnold wanted to see why there was an army truck by the corner. IT turns out this couple is from Sweden and bought it from the army there. They outfitted it and have a ‘trailer’ on the back. The main part has 2 beds, kitchen, benches in the front and the back part has their storage and a bike they use for going to town (as taking that truck might be a bit hard in town). They are on their way to Alaska.




*Q by the garbage cans. He had to dispose of my diet coke bottle. I think he thinks I’m drinking too many. One every other day is not too much.





*K with his chocolate milk




*This is the crazy group that kept us up last night




*A “Little Raccoon” or a Chipmunk




*Q, walking oh so slowly on our walk.




*This one is really cool. Each side has these little awnings and are really cool. A few days ago they were cleaning it all off with this HUGE scrub brush.




*Another biggie




*These 2 are closer to something that Arnold and I might buy later, once we have a house or something, that or get a HUGE deal on them. I REALLY REALLY REALLY want a bathroom in our next one.




*Ok these tents are very popular. They have a tent and a ‘hang out’ area in the front. Over the past 2 weeks I have seen 4 and all in different colours used by people from 1 to 2 people to a family of 5!




*K in a tree!




*K and Q in a tree!




*The couple on the motorbike are the ones who own the army truck.




*Kyler waiting for Q to hurry up!




*Our street!




*The freak viewing of the sun! That’s it for the next 3 days




*Our sticks from our walk. This is why Q was so far behind us! Got to pick up every stick he can!



*Q watching “George”




*K watching “George”



The boys are now watching a movie and I’m getting ready for bed. I’m drugging everyone up before bed time. Hopefully we will all be back to our ‘chipper’ selves tomorrow! Have a wonderful Sunday!

Week 4 Day 1 - June 5th - Sick

Welcome Readers, to the beginning of a ‘new’ week with the Camping Family!

This week is bringing sickness. It’s been a rough morning and night. Again the Raccoons came to visit, but this time it was earlier in the night! Thankgoodness! Arnold went out and checked and they seemed to just want to muck around. Arnold had left out his empty cereal container and they wanted at it. Arnold brought it in the trailer and that was the end of it!

Then after lots of nagging from Kyler we went to sleep. That lasted oh… 10 minutes. Q started SCREAMING. And when I say screaming I mean top-of-the-lungs-my-body-is-going-to-explode-hate-my-life kind of screaming. It was horrible. WE brought him to bed with us and it seemed to calm him down just a bit. But not enough. Arnold felt Q and thought he was hot so Arnold found some drugs and we gave them to Q. He would not go back to bed. The poor boy was having a rough rough night. He ended up spending it with us in bed all night. Did you know that when you add one more person to a double’ish bed that the one person on the left hand side of the bed gets NO covers? Well they don’t! It sucks! The boys took all the covers and I was under my WTP blanket, and that’s all.

Anyway my poor boy is still sick this morning. He didn’t want to get out of bed, or go anywhere, or do anything. I felt so bad for him. I had to get him dressed so we could go grocery shopping or I wouldn’t have made him do it but yeah. I just hate it when he is sick.

Our morning, once we all got up and decided I wasn’t too sick (yep you read that right, I’m not feeling well either) Arnold headed off to get the GO bus and went to work. The highway was a mess so it didn’t really save him much time in the long run. The boys and I finished watching the Monkey movie again (we are so keeping this one for the whole month. The boys LOVE it!) then got dressed. We headed off to the grocery store, and $50.00 later we were done! We got all our groceries (enough to get us through the weekend) and some drugs for Q and our mail and were headed home in less than 45 minutes.

When we got home Q didn’t want to go far so we just hung out on my bed until lunch time, fed the boys and then put them in their bed to watch the movie again. Q fell asleep. The poor boy. Here are the only photos I have of the boys today. Hope you enjoy them.






































Also, tonight Arnold and I are getting to go on a date! I'm so excited! Our babysitter will be here at 5pm and then Arnold and I will go out! yeah!!!

Sarah…. I’m going to get those photos as soon as I’m done here!