much of the same

We've been playing a lot of musical beds these past few weeks.  Below is a picture of all three of them ending up in our bed.  David is very thankful for the spare bed we have in Victoria's room.  The kids started calling it Daddy's bed for a while.  One night Dave was demoted to the bunk bed.  It was a rough night but it made me laugh seeing David all curled up in the bottom bunk.  A bunch of sick kids can make for interesting nights.  Fortunately, we are on night three of all kids being in their proper beds.  

It's continued to be a bit of a rough time for Isaiah.  We've made so many trips to Children's Hospital since we've been home from Vietnam.  We had to make another three visits this past week as Isaiah spiked yet another fever.  He's still out of school and we won't know until Wednesday (chemo day) if he'll be allowed to go back.  At this point, I'm thinking they will want him to stay home.  His cough seems to be as bad as it was in December.  Our activities have been restricted as we are trying our best to avoid crowded places.  Today we invited one of his friends to the swimming pool because he has nagged me for weeks to arrange a play date.  It was very crowded and he had a few coughing fits in the pool but enjoyed himself so much.  He needed something fun to lift his spirit.  He was so exhausted and asked to go to bed at 5pm.

He's been working on his Valentine's Day cards and really wants to go to his class party on Friday.  Hopefully he will be allowed to go.

The other two munchkins are doing well.  The lifeguard let Adam go down the water slide today even though he was a good two inches too short.  He was thrilled!
He started swimming lessons last week and is really enjoying it.  He has his two good girl friends in his class which makes it extra special.
Adam is starting to enjoy quieter activities like reading and colouring but is still a boy through and through.  He has so much energy and I feel bad for him (and for me) that we've been a bit house bound.  I'm very thankful for his swimming lessons.  He really needs physical activity to get his energy out.

Victoria took four steps on the weekend.  Her feet are so small though; size 3 or 3-6 months.  They really need to grow because they don't sell hard soled shoes until size 4.  She will have to walk outside in soft shoes I guess.  She is such a happy little girl.  Recently, she has been crawling up to me to give me kisses.  It's adorable.  She loves to empty my cupboards.  She found chips the other day and tried eating them.  Sneaky girl.