Childhood is Tough

It has happened.

Over two weeks ago all four of the 

children were exposed to 

chicken pox

(on purpose)

across the driveway at

our neighbors home.

This Tuesday Caleb got his first spots.

Yippee!

He was excited and gladly

showing his chest to all who wanted

to see his polka dots.

Four days into the pox, he's not

as excited, but is taking it like

a man.

Today Micah started with his first few

spots so I anticipate being home quite a 

bit in the near future.  

It seems most families I know have

some sort of illness in their homes.

For all you mothers out there that are wondering

"Will spring ever come?"

I have this picture for you.

The first signs of spring here at the house on the hill.

I showed Caleb the beginnings of flowers one

day (knowing he is the excitable type), and

he told many people in a loud voice

over the next two days, 

"Da flowers are growing!"

I was thrilled last weekend to attend a dinner party.

Here you can see a table filled with many Amys.

We all share the same name and are even

missing one more Amy from our clan.

I was able to sneak out of the house on Monday 

in order to finish a project.

Do you see this chair here below?

Mat picked this Dora chair up at Walmart over 

two years ago for a few bucks.

It is a great size for the little ones, 

sometimes even the teens sit in it

when they visit.

However, after being used everyday for years

the wear on Dora took a toll

and she was looking quite shabby.

I really enjoy doing artsy things with 

my hands and reupholstering is 

something I have wanted to 

try my hand at for some time.

So what better piece of furniture to 

start with than this little chair?

Well, after locating a couple that

taught themselves how to recover

furniture and asking for their help.

This is what the chair looks like.

A big improvement, don't you think?

A convenient handle added to make moving it

a tad easier.

It is always more appealing with a little one in it.

That's what's happening here on the hill.

Feel free to stop by if you would like 

exposure to chicken pox.

Favorite thing:  Watching America's Test Kitchen with my kids

on PBS after lunch on weekdays.