The Last Virus and Chores

So when Karson was sicker a few weeks back and was seen at the doctor three out of four days, Dr. Guarin wanted to check for more virus and see if he had RSV again - we know he didn't. However he did have another virus similar to RSV, human metapneumovirus. From what I read it is very similar to RSV and has a lot of the same symptoms as RSV. One thing that Karson does not have is a fever when he is sick. And to most people he look healthily and I know when he is sick. I guess that is a blessing of a mother.

Today Kam had a play date with his buddy Alex and they had some fun at Little Monkey Buizness. After that we wanted to try Snooze for lunch - 10:40 am - and there was a 50 minute wait. I could not believe it since it was so early in the day for a Wednesday. So we got pizza instead at Anthony's. Kam wanted pizza and was such a great eater.

I have to say I am so happy that I found a "chore" chart at Target that is working magic on my two oldest kids. I wrote down chores for each of them and then if they do them for the day they get a star in their color. Each of them must do the following to earn a star: brush their teeth in the am and pm, pick up their toys, keep their rooms clean. Bailey must also put her dishes away at breakfast and dinner and Kam must keep his pacifier in his room except at nap and bed time. So far so good. I have had to take away a star from Bailey for snapping her fingers at church and then having to be asked to leave the table. She was really upset.

We give 25 cents for one star up to $1 for four stars. This just started so we might be changing our amounts but so far so good. We will go buy books when they have enough money.