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While saying our goodnight prayers together the other night, Sissy informed me, "Mom! We need to get First Alert!"

"What?" I asked.

She answered, "First Alert! We need to get it! That way when we fall down or there is a fire, all we have to do is press the white button and the firemen or police will come and save us!"

Then it all sunk in...oh, First Alert! I realized that I have a child that watches T.V. and is able to regurgitate what she hears.

A good reminder for me! Children are sponges and absorb EVERYTHING!

"Oh, be careful little eyes what you see - oh, be careful little ears what you hear...for the Father up above is looking down in love, so be careful little one what you do."

Influenza!!

Our house has become the haven for the dreaded INFLUENZA!!!

Missy came home from school Wednesday night not feeling so hot. Thursday she was certain she shouldn't go to school. We were certain she should. She was definitely in slow speed that morning and when Mister D took her temperature it was around 99.5. (She warned us she had never had THIS allergy before!) We fully anticipated a call from the school, but never got one. By Thursday night BOTH girls were feeling terrible and had come down with terrible coughs. Neither had a good night and Friday they spent the day with Granma Bear.

Sissy had fevers, too, which we combated with our trusty friend, Tylenol, but when Missy's fever topped out at 104.2 we were terrified. We rushed her to the doctor, got an uncomfortable nasal swab and a positive Influenza result. Ugh.

The doctor was kind enough to prescribe Tamiflu for the entire family - Granma Bear included. So, we've been hibernating and trying to get over this delightful stuff. Fortunately Mommy and the girls have a 3 day weekend, so a full recovery is surely in the stars for us! Make certain if YOU start to feel achy, feverish and develop a cough - GET TO THE DOCTOR!!! There is only a 48 hour window for the Tamiflu to work. It won't stop the flu, but it is touted to shorten the duration and lessen the symptoms. Best wishes and Stay Healthy- from our home to yours!

American Idol Fanatic...

Well, here it is...my next post and it's all about the next American Idol season! As a fan since season 2, I'm so excited! Missy occasional thinks she'll be the next American Idol, however that stage fright thing might be an issue for her. This is Mister D's favorite part of the season - the try outs. I guess we all get some satisfaction seeing that 'anyone' can try out. :) Missy used to try to convince me I should try out and is terribly disappointed that now her mommy is "too old" for A.I. Sing on, sing on!

Happy New Year!!

Happy 2008 to you all!

Our year always begins with special times of celebration as our two darlings turn a year older. Missy is always first with her January birthday. Today she turned 8 years old. It's hard to believe but she won't let us forget. We surprised her with a party for she and her 3 closest friends at a local dress-up/tea party place. She isn't usually one to love surprises, but this one actually hit the spot. She was thrilled.

Even Sissy got in on the fun when she joined her big sister for a bit of dress-up and some cake! So much fun! Happy Birthday, big girl! We love you!