$25 eye drops with a side of spring fever

We have been dealing with sickness in our home for over a week now. On Monday last week the 3 oldest kids had ear infections. William had a side of pink eye to go with the ear infection. Isabella had a helping of infantigo to go with her ear infection. Jack had fever to go with his ear situation. And Suzy seemed to be o.k. However when we left for our mini vacation- Donovan's mama called to say they were sharing the love and Suzy developed pink eye. She called the Dr. who said, he doesn't pass out Rx's for pink eye. It should clear up in a couple of days.

By yesterday (1 week with pink eye) It still was not better. I called our family Dr. --same response different day. No Rx for pink eye. URGH!!! So we went to my eye Dr. in Sturgis who examined her. And snap!! Suzy is not covered under our eye insurance program...because why would I sign up a 1 year old?? And bummer this appointment would be out of pocket. Gee--Watch the money fly away....Anyways...the only appointment they had yesterday was 1:30. Snap! again~Nap time. But I really wanted this resolved, so we went. The older 2 kids were in school, so that left Suzy and William to take. Look how cute they look waiting at the Dr.

Hey...what else was I supposed to do while waiting 20 minutes to see the Dr. I mean it's totally normal to take pictures of your kids at the eye Dr. waiting room, right??

So come to find out....it may have started as pink eye...but now has turned into inflamation from rubbing it so much. Something was irrating her eye and it wasn't healing. The eye Dr. gave us a Rx and we were on our way.

So we headed over to the super center and dropped a $25 load on the Rx. Man that stinks. Not buying diapers but now eye drops....that is a tiny, tiny bottle of eye drops. So while we waited for the gold to be dispensed this is the kids favorite spot at Wal-mart. Looking at the books. Again, it's totally normal to be taking pictures inside Wal-mart, Right?? But aren't you glad I did.....how sweet are they? Even though at times it is so frustrating dealing with toddlers....I want to remember all the things that made them so happy. The simple things like looking at brand new books at Walmart and pressing all the buttons on the noisy books. Hearing them laugh at the potty training book that has a button sounds like a flushing toilet. I love that laughter. It reminds me to slow down and savor this time.

So today Suzy's eye is doing better. But -her and William are running fevers of 102-103. ALL DAY.

But we did go on a walk and got outside a little. Oh how I love spring. We are so ready for warmer weather. It kept climbing today and actually reached 56 degrees!

I love how entertained the kids are playing outdoors. I love not needing to put boots, coats, mittens, and hats on the kids.

I love that the snow is almost melted. I love that William had a little energy despite the fever and the boys worked on sweeping the street.

I love sittin' around....enjoying the outdoors. I love having kids old enough to be photographers. :)