Remember my granny who was having problems? Well, I called her this
morning. My aunt answered and said they are having an emergency and she
will call me back later. I don’t know whats going on. Whats wrong. But please
pray.

Update: Granny is dead. She passed away this morning

I took pictures of us again this morning. The children love to have
thei pictures taken. The oldest two are ready for school. The little
one wanted to wear his PJ’s all day and since we dont have plans to go
anywhere I told him he could.

I painted wooden cat masks for my children. The first one is my 6 year
old daughter’s. The second one is my 5 year old son’s and the last one
is my three year old son’s.

Here are pictures of us.

My husband did a great post on his blog. Go check it out please

Alvin has a cage that is basically a big wheel. The whole outside
rotates. It has a rest area in the middle that is fixed and non
rotating. He loves it

Here are the children in their masks

3:15pm this afternoon, I called my granny. Her neighbor answered and said that granny had called 911 and they were on the way. Granny (Anna Mary) was having pain around her heart.

Please keep her in your prayers. I called my mother and two of my aunts. Two of my aunts went to the hospital to be with her. I haven’t heard any updates yet.

Please pray.

update 8pm Tuesday: Her blood pressure medication caused toxicity. She is in intermediate care. Her heart rate is to slow.

Wednesday Afternoon update: Late this morning they were planning to move her to a regular room and out of intermediate care. The Cardiologist wanted to put in a pacemaker but granny doesn’t want it. She thinks her heartrate should be fine once the toxicity is all taken care of. More updates to come when I know more.

Thursday update: She did not do very well today……they
had taken her off of oxygen and her pains returned………they gave
her Adavain. Granny was very groggy all day. She doesn’t do well on medications. They are
still talking about a pacemaker. Uncle Dan is talking to the cardiologist tomorrow. He wants to get more facts and information about the
pros and cons of a pace maker. Uncle Dan is the best person to handle that
job.
Tomorrow Granny will be having a NST (Neclear stress test).

Saturday update: Granny was
discharged from the hospital around 7:30 last night. My one aunt stayed with her
overnight. Another aunt will be with her today. My mother will be with her
Sunday morning. Uncle Dan comes then he will be with her Sunday

This morning I decided to take new pictures of myself using the timer on my camera. That way you can see new pictures of me and pictures of my new jumper.

Believe it or not, the nutritional needs of children have not changed in the last 20 years. However, the world they live in certainly has. It is quite a different childhood experience for kids and teens, with fast food restaurants on every corner.

Kids in school face complicated lunchtime decisions on a daily basis. The decision to buy or to pack is only the beginning. On the way to the lunchroom, the hallways are lined with vending machines selling soda, chips and candy. The kids in the lunchroom flock toward the a lá carte counter, where they can buy French fries, hot dogs, and sugary drinks. And don’t forget about self-consciousness and peer pressure, which complicate this decision even more.
 
What a child eats for lunch at school not only influences their energy levels in math class but also sets the stage for adult eating habits. Too many wrong decisions can be a recipe for a nutritional disaster. But if you use lunchtime decision-making as a teachable moment, you can help your child learn to make nutritionally sensible decisions. Whether your child chooses to pack or to buy, here’s what you both need to know about lunchtime nutrition.

Current reports on the state of school lunches are disconcerting. According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), “menus in most school lunch programs are too high in saturated fat and Cholesterol and too low in fiber- and nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes”. PCRM states, “Major changes are needed to protect the health of our nation’s youth and to reverse the growing trends of obesity and chronic disease among children and teens.” To compound the problem, many schools operate school stores, where the students can buy fast food meals (shipped in daily from national fast-food chains), instant soup-in-a-cup (with a day’s worth of sodium at no extra charge), and of course, candy and chips. These stores act as competitors to the school lunch programs, offering even less healthy alternatives. 

Discuss the cafeteria menu with your child, preferably before you’re rushing out the door in the morning. You can help them learn which options are healthier, and talk about the importance of fruits and vegetables. If they don’t like what’s on the menu, then they’ll have time to pack instead. 

According to the CDC, the prevalence of overweight among children aged 6 to 11 has more than doubled in the past 20 years, jumping from 7 percent in 1980 to 18.8 percent in 2004. Among teens, the rate almost tripled, from 5 percent to 17.1 percent. This trend may be fueled partly by high-calorie, low-nutrient foods available in schools.

Many would be shocked to learn just how sugar-packed and calorie-laden school food really is. Menu choices are often very limited and surprisingly unhealthy. Faced with these choices every day, it’s no wonder more than 15% of teenagers are overweight.

The best choice for your child is often a packed lunch. With just a bit of planning, you can pack a lunch with both nutrition and pizzazz.

Pick a variety of foods. Include items with fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and crackers. Try to incorporate foods from at least three of the four major food groups: dairy, protein, fruits and vegetables, and bread and grains.

Choose healthier alternatives as much as possible. Go for less processed foods, which are lower in sodium, fat, and sugar. For example, a fresh apple is better than apple juice or apple pie; a turkey sandwich is leaner than a high-fat, bologna sandwich. When choosing chips or other salty snacks, go for baked rather than fried.

Convert leftovers into healthy lunch items.

Think both thirst and nutrition when it comes to beverages. Low fat or skim milk boasts protein, calcium, and riboflavin; fruit juices (look for 100 percent juice) have various vitamins and minerals as do vegetable juices, but beware—they’re often saturated with Sodium. Likewise, beware of sugary fruit drinks (whose vitamins comes from fortification). But try not to forget that old standby, water—the healthiest drink of all. 

Create a menu. Work with your child to come up with a list of foods they’d be happy to see in their lunchbox. Categorize them into food groups, and let your child pick an item from each group to pack. This way they have guidelines AND a choice. Keep a running list of ideas (yours and your child’s), so that you can liven up the menu periodically.