Trying to Smile! :-)

Well the dogs are improving but now the boys are both coughing terribly and I feel like my sore throat has gone down into my chest. It hurts and is making me miserable. Having said that, I have not stopped much this week. Between looking after the dogs, the kids and trying to get well. I still managed to clear out a lot of stuff from the house and get both of the boys clothes and toys sorted and shifted. It seemed there were far too many of both. Having done that we found that Gameboy is in dire need of new clothes so I will have to go shopping (arghhh!), he also wants a set of bunks beds for his room so we are going to try and get him some soon and some new drawers.

Obviously with everyone getting sick we have not been out much. The kids are starting to get a bit fed up as we had to cancel several activities we had planned with other homeschool friends. Hopefully these virus's won't hang around too long. I'm hoping to go for a drive to the beach and then come home and relax a bit, maybe do some cross stitch or knitting and watch a movie.

Hope you are all well in your part of the world.

Hugs

I'm Tired!

Well things are looking a bit better this morning. Bella has not coughed at all, thank goodness. Miko is still not so well but looking a little better. She had still not eaten this morning and was coughing quite a bit. She would also not drink water. She had also not had a pee since yesterday so I was getting a bit stressed. Finally TC enticed her by adding a drop of milk and she drank a little, then had a huge coughing fit. A little while later I managed to get her to eat a little of the meat and noodle broth I cooked for them last night. Thank god, she drank it and about half an hour later finally peed. She is still coughing badly but is walking around a bit and her eyes although still miserable look a little clearer. Thus far she has managed to keep some of her broth down which is great.

Thanks to all those who left messages yesterday. Much appreciated.

This morning I googled Kennel cough and was quite surprised to see that most sites recommended not even taking the dog to the vet unless they developed a secondary infection. Miko went down fast in just two days. While Bella seems fine, I still would recommend a quick trip to the vet before they get so bad. Its not pleasant. And even now with the medication, Miko is still not very well. She basically wants cuddles 24/7 and is not happy at all. Poor baby. I have been keeping an eye on Maxi as well. Praying that she does not get it. She coughs frequently due to her other age related health problems but has been really well lately. So fingers crossed.

As for me, I'm sooooo tired. My body feels like there is a heavy weight sitting on it. Throat is still a bit sore and I'm really hoping it does not turn into the flu. I have decided now that we are officially on holidays! I need a rest! Have a great day everyone!

Hugs xxxx

Poor Puppies!

Well it seems our trip to the vet this morning was not due to a splinter in Miko's throat! She is actually very sick! She has Kennel Cough and has been very sick all day. Yesterday we thought she had a splinter in her throat after she had chewed on one of the outdoor chairs, she was gagging but not throwing up. This morning she threw up several times and had not even eaten her dinner last night. She was coughing quite a bit!

After ringing the vet this morning to come in early, she suggested it sounded like Kennel Cough and when I went outside to get her, Bella also had started coughing! While she is not as sick yet as Miko, she was carted off to the vet as well and the vet confirmed that it was in fact Kennel Cough.

Both dogs have been started on antibiotics and have some cough syrup to help soothe the cough. Its bad! Miko who is normally extremely hyper is lethargic and has been sleeping on me all day, only getting up to cough or be sick. I literally spent the whole day out the back hugging them and keeping watch. (This time I managed to bring my book along! Thankfully the sun was shining.) I stretched out on a banana chair and Miko was right next to me on her trampoline while Bella stretched out on the other side. There was lots of back rubs, cuddles and smoochies all round. Maxi, wondering what all the fuss was about decided that it was her job to sit right on top of me and snuggle too! So, I probably don't smell the best right now, but my puppies have had lots of extra love and attention today. I have to admit, I was quite scared! I have owned a few dogs in my time and none have had this sickness before. (All are immunized against it so I was rather shocked that they got it in the first place!)

Right now, I have dinner cooking and the two sick girls are curled up in front of the fire. I am cooking them a special soup for puppies with lamb, mint and pasta. I am hoping Miko might at least keep a little down tonight. They will be sleeping inside instead of their kennels as its quite cold out!

Right now, Im feeling quite tired, my throat is still sore and I had a headache this afternoon but I'm coping okay with it. Of course Gameboy threw a spanner in the works and went missing this afternoon causing a search and rescue mission for the local rello's. Just what I needed right now! Zak was distraught and my mum rang me concerned that he had gone bush with his mate and not come back. My sister, who also has the flu went on foot to search for him and by the time we got there he was back and acting all innocent of course!

Now everyone is safe and accounted for, I aim to get them all fed and into bed so I can fall into my own! I hope everyone is having a lovely week and please if you have time, send some loving healing thoughts our way! Our puppies need them! Much love! xxoooxxx

A normal day around here!

Well life has been keeping us busy down here as usual. And as usual I have been neglecting my poor blog (among other things). But really, I have been busy, I promise! Take today for instance! I woke up this morning with a very sore throat, crept out to the kitchen and made tea with honey and thought I could sneak back to bed and stay there, with a book of course! No such luck!

First Cameragirl comes in and wants me to sort out Zaks room (again! Its a never ending battle I tell you!). Her motive was to move the spare bed downstairs into his room as she wants to paint the spare room and turn it into her own sewing room. (Yes the talented girl has outgrown her own space AND mama's sewing room and needs her own! NO seriously, she does, I can't get into my room these days for all the creations that have taken over!)

I of course was all like NO, Im sick, go away already! And then the BIL comes over and I had to get up and make cuppas. So we go out in the garden and how lovely it was. The sun was shining, the tea was refreshing, the BIL was saying how neglected my garden was looking! WHAT??? Well, I have to admit, he was right! The lemon tree was looking a bit sick so we gave it a trim. (Well, I started to and then the BIL gave it a real hair cut, along with the rest of my trees.) We also ended up ripping out all the passion fruit vines which were strangling half of my garden and my poor Elderberry tree. Weeded the garden beds. We cleared up a lot of space! Mowed the lawn and cleaned up after the smelly dogs! Man, I am totally going to stop feeding those dogs, not that, that would make much difference. Miko will just eat whatever she can find. Like grass or my garden chairs. As a matter of fact, it looks like we are off to the vets in the morning as she is coughing a bit and I think she may have a splinter in her throat due to that chair!

So anywho, hours passed and I did not get back to my bed. I ended up in Zaks room where we did manage to toss out three huge bags of toys, another bag of clothes, clear up and fit that extra bed in. Threw out one of the desks (don't know how he ended up with two in there but anyway while he was playing with it out the front a lady came by and asked him if she could have it, now he was having a great old time using the top as a skate ramp but he gracefully handed it over and off she went!)

By now one would think my bed was the place to be, but no, I cooked soup, chicken, herbed potatoes and pumpkin, and steamed greens. Cameragirl and I cleaned the kitchen and she made a cake for the kids dessert!

Oh and the boys managed to sneak their friend in for a sleepover after tricking me into thinking it was school holidays already! (Its not yet in NSW unless you go to TAFE) but I already said yes, so said little friend is having a day off tomorrow and hanging around with us instead. We totally offered to take him to school in the morning but he politely declined. Go figure! (Of course I am now waiting for them to shut up and go to sleep! Noisy little buggers!)

So with all that going on, I totally forgot to feel sorry for myself and actually got quite a lot done today! Heres hoping I don't come crashing down tomorrow! LOL!

Fun Monday - Show Us Your Purse

The Church Lady is our lovely hostess for Fun Monday this week and she wants to know what our purse looks like and what might be in it too! Well, I had thought we had done this one before but after searching out the post it was actually titled "Can't leave home without it" Of course most of us showed our purse and what was in it anyway. So I thought it would be interesting to compare what I carting around two years ago as compared to now.

For the previous post click the link below....

Can't leave home without it (Fun Monday Post)

Now those sunglasses alas broke a couple of weeks ago. Im quite lost without them. It seems this style is no longer in fashion (boohoo) so am not having much luck replacing them. The bag has been gone for a long long time too. It was replaced with a slightly bigger leather version for when we go out on the motor bikes, and quite a few fabric style tote bags, (I alternate depending on where I am going) but I generally carry this one around ......



but only if I am going shopping etc.

On an average day you are more likely to see me carting one of these around (they fit far more in them and are more suited the average homeschooling family who are generally out and about during the day)..........



This one is my newest and my favourite (it fits so much in it, like food, drinks, games and books, my big camera, art materials, yep lots of room and very favoured)........



As for the first little purse, it generally has these things in it......

(My wallet, my phone and my little camera! The big one is a bit much for my handbag!)

But then again it could have anything in there depending on the day. It has been known to fit in quite a bit, like spare eco-bags for shopping (No plastic bags please!), healthy snacks for the boys, tissues etc etc. You will be glad to hear that I refrain from carrying around too many rocks these days too. I tend to just take the ones Im wearing these days. LOL. The bags just get too heavy otherwise, especially when Zak has been collecting rocks or shells on the day!

Now if you would like to have a sticky beak at what everyone else is carting around, go on over to Church Ladies place and check out all the other entries this week! Happy Fun Monday everyone!

Hey! Its My turn....

I heard Mr Yakka had been posting over here, so clearly, I thought, it is now my turn! My name is Jazzy and a couple of weeks ago, I came to visit my Aunty Karisma for a few days! It was her birthday and she was very happy to see me as it had been a very long time since she saw me last.

I had great fun dancing and playing with Mr Yakka and we went out to eat lunch at a restaurant where my cousins ate giant burgers! Piggies! I did not eat big burgers though. I ate Chicken in Pajamas and chips! (Yep I have class! Yes I do!) I'm not quite sure why they call it chicken in pajamas coz the chicken did not have any pajamas on, but hey Im not complaining, it tasted pretty good!

Anyway, while we there, I got to meet Aunty Karisma's side of the family. We had great fun pulling faces! Yes we did. At first I just watched them but then I could not help myself. I had to join in too!

This is my cousin The Book Fairy and Aunty Karisma's little sister Blossom, they of course started it and soon had everyone else joining in too.

This is Mr Yakka's dad, he was kinda scary......

This is Aunty Karisma's mummy and Aunty Karisma (they look quite professional hey? Don't be fooled though, they were not very good at it. It took them about 10 goes to get it right! Sillies!)

And here is Blossom again showing us how its done properly!

Look I got it first go! But Im clever!

And please! Poking out your tongue is a piece of cake......

I'm so cute! Yes I am!

But I've always been cute..Here is a picture of me last year in the little jumper and hat Aunty Karisma made me.........

Now for my finishing act.........why don't you all try this............
What? What do you mean NO?
Why not?

Hmmm! They might throw us out!

Thanks for hosting today Jazzy! Aunty Karisma loves you very much!

For Cristy.......

Far across the ocean

While sitting in the sand

A little faerie thought

of you, in a far and distant land

She knew today, that you were scared

She wished that she could hold you

And make your worries turn to dust

And in her love enfold you.

And as she breathed in natures gift

The healing came to light

She sent her wishes to the skies

Rejoicing in their flight.

She'd like to tell you this my friend

When mountains seem too tall.

Just call upon that crystal light

And you will never fall.

And when in doubt, that you are loved

Just keep on climbing higher

And spread your wings, just take a leap

You too, can be a flier!

And if at times , you take a fall.

Remember who your friends be.

Faeries all around the world

Will keep you safe, you'll see!

A little faith is all it takes
And love for all around you
Keep safe my little faerie friend
This healing may astound you.

(And here we have the "pommy" side of the family coming out in us!
Have a cup of tea! Its good for the soul!)

Cristy, remember there is more to life than those who chose to control us. To give love is far better than to receive it. Let a little magic into your life. Heal yourself and be happy! Much love and hugs to you my friend. You are going to be just fine! Mwah! XXXOOOXXX

To all my faerie friends out there in blogland, I ask you to wrap this beautiful girl in your healing thoughts tonight. You know the drill, just send her a little spark! Cheers! To the rest of you a little prayer for healing please. Much love all round.