An end to cabin fever

Yesterday's status- We had been stuck in this house for days and days. Our groceries were running low, tempers were flaring (Ian) and tattling was at an all-time high. All the Christmas toys have lost their luster; even the Wii hadn't been played in days. So needless to say I was a little excited at the prospect of getting out today. First I took Karl to work, as his car is still under a giant pile of snow. Then we went to the dentist. It was Ian's first time and he was awesome. He sat there in the chair with his big old cowboy boots and did everything the dentist told him to, with no complaints. Alexandria and Annika also had check-ups. The verdict? Alex and Annika have kept up their no-cavity streaks. (I think they got Karl's strong teeth genes.) Ian had one small cavity that will have to be filled on Monday. We caught it early so the dentist said it will be easy to fix. I suspect his habit of sneaking downstairs at night to get into food (after his teeth have been brushed) may have something to do with it. I have to make Alex an appointment with the orthodontist next week to see if she does indeed need braces and the dentist said Annika will likely need braces in a few years too.

After a little grocery shopping we headed home where Elizabeth proceeded to throw a giant fit. She has been having these episodes a few times a day where she just screams and cries and can't be consoled. That, combined with the fact that she still has a runny nose led me to make her a doctor appointment. And lucky I did, she has an ear infection again. I hate that her ear is bothering her, but I have to admit I was relieved that these fits have a cause and are not just some new behavioral trait she has developed.

Then we picked up the Girl Scout cookies from Alex's troop leader. (I have already eaten waaaaay too many peanut butter sandwich cookies.) After that it was time to pick up Karl from work then we came home and I ran. And, ummm...it was cold. Also I find running around my neighborhood boring. I told Malcolm I am not sure how something can be so physically difficult and manage to be mind-numbingly boring at the same time. I think I need to check out the Y so I can use the treadmills and watch tv while I run. So anyway, after all that I am grateful to be spending the evening at home. Although I am about to chuck these cookies in the trash before I eat anymore. Seriously.

Elizabeth- ear infection (L)

Can I just have a standing order for antibiotics at Walgreens?

After four kids and countless illnesses I have figured out that runny nose + fever + crabbiness + night waking + gunky eyes = ear infection 99.99% of the time. Elizabeth indeed had an ear infection and we are waiting to go pick up her antibiotics. I am eager for her to feel better and get back to being the happy girl she normally is.