No homeschool today

Creed woke up at 5:30 a.m. with a 102 temperature. I gave him some Advil and a couple hours later some cold medicine that also had Tylenol in it. Within a few hours there was no fever, but he started having a cough. His appetite was healthy, but I could tell something wasn't right. As the day progressed we took a trip to the pediatrician, and as I predicted no symptoms were noticed while we were there. His pediatrician said, "He's completely healthy," smiling at me. I was not surprised when the moment we were heading home, he started coughing and in a couple of hours his temperature spiked to 102.3. Normally Creed seems to have the energy of two toddlers, but today he only wanted to be held and his little body felt so feverish. I wondered a while back if I would ever be able to hold him like I used to when he was a baby. There were days when I accomplished nothing but holding my baby, but I loved those days as well. I counted my blessings that today was one of those days when I was able to hold my son for the most part of the day. I called the pediatricians office, which relayed information from the doctor to alternate Advil and Tylenol and if it continues bring him in tomorrow.

Needless to say we did not have homeschool today. We were actually planning to meet some other homeschool families at the local Children's Museum, but there was no way I was going to be the mama that brought her sick child spreading germs to every other little within breathing distance. 

Creed and I have been thinking about getting another kitty for a few days now. Buddy the cat "ran away," as Creed puts it, but I have a feeling the coyotes had a little to do with his disappearance. Today we found a beautiful tabby and Creed named her Nokie (No-Key). I've never heard of that name before and kept repeating to see if I was getting it right,it only to have him correct me. He cracks me up. Nokie lifted his spirits before bedtime. I know I'll probably sneak in there around midnight to check his temperature. I remember thinking when I was pregnant with Creed, "If he were only out, I'd stop worrying about him getting here!" I laugh about that now. When he arrived the real worrying began and has never stopped. Does it ever stop? I doubt this. 

Kiwi Crate - We did do a little painting today. We subscribe to this service, which you can pause or stop at any time (ours is currently paused) called Kiwi Crate. It's a "crate" (green box) that comes once a month, containing kids crafts, including materials needed and activities for children designed to encourage children's healthy development and learning. Projects can include creating, developed to spark creativity and imagination through art, music, dance or imaginative play; discovering, developed to include investigation and learning about science, nature and mathematics; moving, developed to involve big or little motions; exploring, developed to appreciate the world around them. Kids learn about cultures, community and diversity; communicating, identifies projects that are focused on literary skills like following directions for a project or reading traffic signs; caring, which focus on interacting with others, like playing a game, learning to take turns and asking for help; and moving, which also develops those fine motor skills like twisting a cap or picking up pebbles. You can try it once or sign up for a monthly subscription. There are a couple of options, but we settled on $19.95 a month, although when we started we were able to get it for $10, using a promo code. All projects are developed in line with their principles to INSPIRE creativity, promote self-expression and celebrate the process of making; CREATE projects and select materials that are developmentally appropriate and span multiple developmental areas; ENGAGE and offer a really fun way for kids - and their grownup assistants - to spend time; CURATE inspiration and quality raw materials for kids, who bring them to life; and DELIVER everything you need so it's easy and convenient to embrace the creative process. The crates are designed for children 3-7 years of age, but I've found that a lot of the projects we've received in the past two boxes are a little advanced for Creed, who turned three in May, so that's why we've paused our subscription. I adore these boxes and the materials that come with them are worth more than $20, when buying them "a la carte" at a craft or hobby store. The quality of the materials is also off the charts! Click on over to http://www.kiwicrate.com to check it out for yourself. Want to try one for 10% off? They've introduced their latest limited edition crate, "Night Bright Halloween." Use the promo code: halloween5, while supplies last at kiwi crate.com/halloween. Use the promo code: BOO, with new subscriptions for tomorrow only to receive 25% off the first month.

Beginning Kiwi Crate Project

Progress

Attention to detail. Love how thorough Creed is.