Sickness at our house.

Yesterday when Jerry and I picked the kids up from school-- I thought that something was odd with Shane-- he seemed to be less obnoxious for a Friday and  a holiday.   Shane confessed that he had two pieces of candy-- and then kept saying my head is spinning--.
Jerry had to work last night so he laid down to nap before work -- both of the kids laid down with him-- Shane fell asleep!  Jessica rested for a short time but then she found the books that I had gotten and the library and she got stuck in a book! Jerry woke up and had to move Shane-- he was still sleeping. Jerry left for work and Shane sat,wrapped in a blanket and complained about how I was not playing Bejeweled Twist with as much skill as he does.
Shane decided that he wanted chicken noodle soup,but we were out  -- then he said he would settle for TOP RAMEN with chicken pieces added in. While I started creating this for him he asked for the puke bucket...  
Poor kid, it only took two times to have his tummy completely empty!  Jessica was a big help-- she made Shane's bed and helped fetch and carry as I needed.  As soon as it was 8 o' clock on the dot-- I picked up Shane and tucked him in bed-- (Shane really wanted to lay down, but he was insistent that he had to wait until it was officially bedtime!)
I went to my room  and watched some the the opening ceremonies of the OLYMPICS-- I kept waiting to hear that someone needed me-- they didn't!
I ended up waking up early... 630amish... I went to see how Shane was he greeted me with a smile-- and a wave we talked for a while and then we went back to bed.  
This morning,  Shane seems to be fine-- although Jessica has a puffy face and her blood pressure is up, I guess I might find her some over-the-counter cold medicine-- that will not raise her blood pressure.
There is a race or walk going on today, I feel like such a couch potato-- I sit and drink my coffee, reading my book -- and listen to the TV-- every so often I look out the window to see groups of young and old running and walking by.
I had HIGH HOPES of moving things all around in the kids' rooms-- now I am not feeling so enthusiastic...
I wonder if some vitamins might help?

Visit to Grandma and Grandpa's

The kids are back! They had fun, and enjoyed themselves... even though Shane and Grandpa spent a day being sick... Shane had the pukies Grandpa had a headache, and I guess his tummy was all upset also..
Grandma and Jessica took care of the boys-- Jessica said that Grandpa was mildly frustrated with being sick.
The kids report that they got to watch a bunch of Sponge Bob Square pants~ Shane said they almost watched enough to rot their brains...
Jessica and Shane were happy to talk about how they got to see baby Miles on the web cam--- they were happy to tell me that Miles can do animal noises! And I hear that Uncle Peter has more video games than Shane... I think Shane is a bit jealous! lol
We came home and had chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.
I'm glad they had fun... I'm glad they are home...
We are watching a movie called DUMA I found for Jessica and listening to the thunder.
All is Well...

This time of year

There is something about this time of year

that makes me want to cook and bake warm, comforting food~

I made a pumpkin/banana cake late last night

and also a pumpkin/banana pie

Jessica was very helpfull-- she smashed the banana!

I rolled out some whole wheat noodles just the other day

I cooked a chicken in the crock pot,

Today, I plan to add the chicken and the noodles for

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup