Sugar HyPeR.... MOMMY'S NERVES!!!!!!

Well, today was the big Easter Egg Hunt at FFC. Abby was so excited this morning! She got up at 7:45 a.m. and she was completely dressed (picked out her own outfit mind you) and was standing at the door with her Easter Bucket saying "I go to church now mommy, I ready! Let's leave mommy" We didn't have to leave until 9:15 and well, guess who won... ABBY!!! Once she started banging on the door saying louder and louder "Mommy, pease, I just ready for church!" I decided to give up the battle by 8:45. She's so funny!!!!

She couldn't wait until they yelled go for the egg hunt... there were only 10,000 eggs in the field, so I'm just sure there were not enough for her to get some! She made her way to the front of the line and off she went!!!! She Kept saying "I done in this spot, me find more!"

After awhile of searching, she pats herself on the chest and says "That enough for me. I ready go back in now." =)

We started at the Egg toss. Abby tried so hard to get her egg to go in the bucket, but it was a no go! Kerri worked very hard to help her as well as Neva... but whew! We certainly aren't ready to join a ball team yet! =) She was so cute trying!!

Next came the cookie decorating... that was ever so much fun and tasty too! =) What a mess we were after that little activity! Our dress was getting a little smudged by now! Good thing mommy buys plenty of shout! =)

Next was the egg race. She wasn't too sure about this. Was rather sober actually!! However, I sure got a kick out of watching Kay race her around the cones!!! Little hint... tape holds plastic eggs on a spoon well... however, Abby still managed to knock the egg off! Ha!!!! Oh my.

Now to the Egg decorating table! Debbie was so helpful to keep turning that egg! Oh, and if you don't peel the egg... yes they are crunchy! Abby found out!!!!!=)

Still moving through... we now arrive at the duck pluck! First try! Go girl! You found your knack!

Ahh!!! and we have arrived to the final station! Face painting! Tonight, she came up to me and says "Mommy, my face hurt!" I washed her bunny off and well... she still had a bunny! A red one now! Poor girl! Her skin is so sensitive!!!

The day is over!!! We made it! Abby has her beautiful lips on and bubby, well, he's chewing on some throw toy that Abby won. Joey eats more toys than he does food! Ha! We had a wonderful day and both kids were tuckered out. Bubby slept through most of the event on Aunt Christi (I spared you and didn't put your picture on the blog. Are you proud?? =) I took them to Wal-mart tonight to get some groceries and Abby fell asleep as we pulled in. When I put her in the cart, her eyes kept rolling and her head dropping. She says "Mommy, I so tired!" I told her to lay her head on my purse and she was out before she could say OK! Poor girl! We ran her ragged!!!

What'd you say we do with golf clubs????

We had excitement this evening baby!!! Abby was golfing in the front yard! Ha! It was entertaining... she took the word "club" literally. She'd lift that club above her head and bang on that ball as hard as she could... surprisingly... it worked, the ball flew! Now to tell you which direction and where it would land... that is another story! Bubby found that his club apparently tasted pretty good (Aleyna, can you add golf clubs to his menu?)

Joey had never been in the grass and he had a GREAT time exploring. I was surprised. With all the sensory stuff he has, I figured that it would freak him out, but it sure didn't! He crawled right out there! He decided to explore the tree in our yard... that he wasn't to sure about! Cracked me up! Of course, sister had to be right there to help! She's such a hoot! Bubby will never lack for a friend!

We enjoyed rolling around the living room with the kids tonight! Life has been so busy this week! It's been enjoyable though on most accounts. We are getting ready for the big egg hunt tomorrow. Abby is beyond excited! She was so thrilled to see every thing going together at the church tonight! She should be nice and wired by noon tomorrow!

Long days....

I confess... I have days that just feel like a blur! Things need done and I don't know where to start... TODAY WAS ONE OF THOSE DAYS!! Joey and Abby took turns today needing mommy, the laundry was over whelming me, the dishes were stacking, food needed made to satisfy both kids and mommy's growling tummy and I GIVE UP!!! =) Anyways, it has just been one of those days that I really can't tell you where the day went. I look up and it is all the sudden time to be on the road and we are all in our Jammie's! Do you have days like that ever? I'm sure I'm not alone in those days! Abby started her steroids and whew... it has begun! She has gotten this vengeful/hyperness that I can't even described. Let's just say she is running in circles and then stopping to drop kick her brother! If you see the Pfohl family coming... RUN!!! =) We come packed with excitement these days! Joey had a great day today. He's learning to tease. Oh it is hysterical!!! He starts to crawl and then stops to look if you are going to get him. At the point you try to grab him, he crawls as fast as little body can and just laughs shaking his head all the while!!!! I about lost it the first time he did it... so of course, we are doing it more now!!! What a goofy!!!

I met Jeff at the church today. My sister came as well. we started the packaging of two hundred treat bags for our big Easter egg hunt Saturday. I am looking forward to it because this will be Abby's first year to be able to go! She will absolutely love it. Hopefully, we will not get rained out! That would STINK! If we do, the rain date will be April 7. =) It is always fun helping get ready for things like this and then to see the joy on faces the day they receive everything will be just wonderful!!!

Riley Sufferings...

OK, Jeff suffered much today... he got to play video games!!! Ha! He is so funny. We got done early enough at Riley that we were able to go to Circle Center Mall. We have gone to Riley since Abby was 3 mths. old (She's 2 yrs. 4mths old now!) and we have NEVER EVER gone to the mall or done anything on one of those days! It's a new record for the Pfohl family!! =) Abby and Joey truly enjoyed riding the motorcycle race games! Jeff, well, we can see he wasn't complaining! He's too funny!

Joey's appointment went well today. They were pleased to see how well he was doing after being as sick as he was. They did his usual blood work and checked things like his liver, etc. through the blood work. Also, they did a urine genetic screening. That will take 4-6 wks. to get back, but it is in process! =) Joey will be having an Echo done on April 13. He will have this yearly, so it isn't really a big deal, however, they are doing it a bit earlier than planned because he's been having times when his feet turned blue. So, they just want to make sure that there is nothing hidden there that has been missed.

We had a phone consult with pulmonary today concerning Abby and her asthma. They are putting her on a steroid to help her with the attacks and the coughing. So, hopefully we will see improvements VERY soon!

The ROC....

Well, we will be arriving at the Riley Outpatient Center bright and early tomorrow morning. We were thankful that one of the hotels that works with Riley had a room open for us to come tonight and stay locally... we have been so wiped out since this last week. So, we won't have to get up at the crack of dawn! Yeah!!! Joey sees Neuro tomorrow. We are hoping for a good report. He actually had a great day today! He's been trying to clap. For those of you who do not know, this is a huge task for him! He has so much trouble controlling his hands and well... he is trying so hard!!! Go Joey go!!! We get so excited over his accomplishments! It's so cute to watch! He just gets so excited and those arms just get to going!!! We had a bit more luck with the food today. He's gone back to square one with this round of sickness. He did eat from at least one of his meals today! I was relieved about that. He even picked up a gerber puff to put it in his mouth! Yeah! I believe they are going to be doing some more genetic stuff tomorrow, so we'll probably be there awhile. I know that Dr. Walsh (Nuerogenetisist) was wanting to send out another urine screening. Joey's first one showed stresses that are caused by Mito, but again, nothing that was definitive. I think they have some blood work scheduled, probably considerably less though since they had done most of that while he was admitted. However, I'm sure that they will be rechecking some things anyways. Poor guy! I don't know whether it is fortunate or unfortunate, but he's starting to get used to it and not fuss as much.

Abby is struggling severely with her asthma today. She keeps having attacks so bad she can't get her words out. Thankfully, her puffer has been able to do the trick and we haven't had to rush to the doctor... HOWEVER... I will be calling tomorrow because she shouldn't be having this much trouble! Well, I guess I should get some sleep before the big adventure tomorrow!!

Look out for flaiming marshmellows!!!!

The fun has not even begun yet and bubby is asleep! Oh no! Poor guy. He's had a bit of a rough day. Mommy drug him out to go shopping and sister tortured him with yet another trip to Target! =) What a trooper!!! Hey, the little man deserves a nap after all of that shopping!

Well, tonight, we broke out the new fire place! Papaw was here to help light it! Oh, it was so much fun!!! By the way, don't light it on a wooden deck close to the trailer! Just a hint for all of you inexperienced fire place lighters! Ha!!! Take it from the Pfohls!!!! Actually, it wasn't that big of a deal. It wouldn't have even been an issue except the patio got a little toasty!!! Who needs a patio anyways, right???

So, here was the line up...

Me & Joey... Aren't we cute?? Mom... you'd think she was cold or something! Aunt "kisti" and Abby (Christi was trying to hide!), and well... Dad... posing as his crazy self! =) We love him anyways!!!!!

Now, as you might see here... I have on pink and FUZZY slippers! Every one wanted a picture taken and well... they said that I wouldn't show that on the blog... well... here it is! I am not ashamed! I wear fuzzy slippers!!!!! Now, Abby, she wanted to be just like mommy! I held my feet up so she had to have a picture of her feet up. Aren't her pink sandals adorable?? We match! =)

Now, it's time to roast the marshmallows! Look out for any flying marshmallows! You never know when Abby will pull a Dennis the Mennis! Ha!!! I think Daddy and Papaw both enjoyed teaching her the ropes of marshmallow roasting!!!

Weight loss update....

Well, to be really honest, I do not know how I did this... It is hard to choose healthy options when at riley... the first day, I did well, but then stressed kicked in and then coke jumped into my hand! =) However, I either was more stressed than I realized and didn't eat as much as I felt I did... or using that shovel yesterday trying to make a flower bed really worked for weight loss! I lost 5 lbs. this week. So, there it is... that's my start! 5 lbs. and counting!!! Until next Monday my friends!!!!