Some Updating

I didn't check the last time I updated my posting so I was sitting here watching the boys play outside and thought I might as well update. Things in Minnesota are great, we had to move up Peyton's surgery from the end of Feburary to the Beginning of Feburary, the surgery went well and we go back on thursday to see what the Doc thinks and how many more if any he will have to have. We are also finding out that Peyton has Asthma which is one reason why we couldn't get him to stop wheezing, we are now getting that under control.

Kingston turned 3 while we are home and he loved his pool party and playing with his cousins. He is a typical 3 year old boy, who believes he is right and doesn't want to listen to anything I say. Thankfully I can call Aaron to help me and back me up on what I am telling Kk. He is so very happy, we are also getting his ear check again for hearing since he is so very loud again and didn't pass his hearing test on his check up. I have to say we love our ENT so very much.

Kodi is in school and loves being back in Teach Gail's class, he went the first day we got here and I was told it was like he never left. Which was great, we have had some meltdowns but for the most part he is doing great. We also have him working with a friend who tutors kids who have Dyslexia and he does a great job with her. As for therapy our insurance won't cover The Therapy Place and we weren't able to get into the clinic that accepts our insurance so he is taking 2 months off.

We are doing Oils for Kodi and I found some good Omega 3 he will take and keeping him off the red dyes.

I just ran my first 7k and loved it. We are now getting ready for other 5k's when we get back home. I love it so very much it was a blast and felt so very good when I crossed the finish line.

We are going to DisneyWorld at the end of Sept for the Halloween 5k and than Aaron and I are doing a relay for the half marathon. Yes that is right I can't wait. We are starting to train now and the boys are even going to be running a little race for kids while we are down at Disney.

Sunday a day of Rest or so I am told

We woke up early since it's daylight saves, and having a great morning when Kodi said he had to throw up now when he usually just coughs and spits into the toilet and all is well, but not today. So now we are dealing with a sick little boy. Finally understanding that he can't go to church or school tomorrow which is sad since they are going to a farm tomorrow and he will miss that.
Yesterday was a long day and it seemed that it was a never ending day. I was cleaning the living room and picking up toys when the boys decided to just undo everything I was doing. Aaron had gone on a scouting camping trip so that morning it was all me.
Friday night myself and the boys went to a 31 purse party where Kodi had a meltdown, not because it was time to go, but because some friends were trying to help and he just wanted me. So friday night ended on a not so good foot. I was actually very proud of him for I had told him in the kitchen that we needed to go and that he needed to make the right choice and not melt down. I just need to remind my friends that when I need help with my kids I Will let them know.

A Week in Review

So it's been a while since I lasted posted, the seasons are changing which means in our house hold colds and more colds. So by the time it's bed time I am tired and just go to bed with the boys. Lately the boys have been up way to late and bed time is all off.

Kingston has a rash and I don't know what it's from so time to make a Doctor's appt to see what it is. Peyton has the cold and is crabby plus teeth coming in. All he does is cry all day and he wants me to hold him. I can say that my arms are getting stronger from all the holding I do.

Kodi is doing pretty good, we are seeing less meltdowns but when he has one it's a big one. He is doing great in karate still a white belt but he has three strips I am not sure how many strips until he has a belt test but he loves going each week.

This week my Grandma Alex had a stroke and I think she is getting out today, she is a wonderful women I just wish I would have taken the time when I was out in Idaho to actually spend more time with her and learn my history. Kingston doesn't look like he is 2 1/2 he looks like a 4 year old he is so very tall, and I have found that he is our family clown, he loves to make things funny. Aaron bent over to pick something up and Kingston came running up and wiped his nose on Aaron's butt and laughed "Daddy boggers on your butt" silly boy. He also got a drink of water and was walking passed me and looked at me looked at his water and laughed "don't even think about it KK" I told him. Just a silly kid, and I love him for that.

Peyton is starting to climb the starts which means we are in trouble. He was trying to get the bat cave from Kingston so I told Kingston to take the toy upstairs and play in the landing so he did and Peyton tried to follow him got up the first step and smiled with pride. He is getting big as well and we keep a close watch on his colds to make sure he is breathing good.

I am now the Primary President and it's a lot of work and time spent on my knees asking for guidance and help. I love my primary kids and I want them to have the same love for the gospel as I do.

We are going to the DC temple at the end of the month for the youth temple trip, I am so excited for my boys to see the temple and for them to see us using the temple and doing the work.

Kodi's story

Please check this blog http://www.hartleysboys.com/ it's about sensory processing disorder and kodi's story is number 13.

Kodi also has his own blog that I update on how he is doing that is http://www.adayinthelifeofkodi.blogspot.com

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Rain and more Rain

I have never really seen much of flooding but the past 5 days all we have seen is rain, and it's not like a small amount of rain, but down pouring almost all day yesterday. Streets are closed and schools for some was delayed at least 2 hours. Totally crazy we went to the commisary yesterday and when we went in it was clear and no rain by the time we came out it was down pouring, now that down pours last about 30 or more minutes so I was not about to wait it out, so we ran I was soaked it looked like I was just steped out of the shower with clothes on, it was crazy. The boys loved it KK said "it was awesome Mommy".
We have had a pretty good day so far we had friends over this morning and played and had a great time making the swing room a total mess with the peas we use for a sensory box they were all over the room and I just finished cleaning them up, it seemed that as I would clean KK would just pour more out or Peyton would wake up.