Lice.

This was one of the worst weekends as a parent… we got an e-mail from Maggie’s school on Friday that one of the students had head lice.  Later found out that it’s one of her best buddies, and got some visual confirmation when she came home from school.  We spent Friday and Saturday treating her hair and then re-checking and re-checking… cleaned every possible thing that could be cleaned – I’m scared to see our water bill this quarter!  

All weekend - "get away from your sister!" and "Don't
touch her head!"

Sunday we decided to visit a “lice boutique” (gross, but really a brilliant business plan) to get all of us checked…  Thank goodness we did because Maggie still had 15 nits and one bug (thankfully the rest of us were clear).  They gave her the lice treatment, and also turned on Moana to occupy the girls.  It was pricey, but I would go back in a heart beat if this ever happens again – finally have some peace of mind!

The only person I know who would smile while
getting treated for lice

 Jamie and his Dad spent the rest of Sunday demolishing our kitchen floor!  I’ve hated the cracked, ugly tile since we moved in – so excited for the change, and so grateful for their hard and dusty work!  I’m hopeful that it will all get done this week, even though everyone I talk to tells me to plan on at least double the schedule. 

The girls and I escaped to Grammer and Pops’ for dinner, and the Rabines came too.  Lots of fun for the kids – just love how they entertain each other!

Playing cards.  They make up the rules.

Pops pelting the kids with snowballs

 Earlier last week we celebrated Uncle Jason’s birthday with dinner and cake!  Poor guy couldn’t get any space from the kids while eating cake and opening presents.

mmm... kid spit...

Adores her godfather

Pooped people in plaid

Valentines Day was kind of a downer this year since it fell on Ash Wednesday.  However, Maggie was thrilled to get her ashes at school, and sobbed hysterically when I washed them off at bath time.  

Our holy little preschooler

Grandma took the girls to Maggie’s preschool on Tuesday for their valentines party.  Apparently Evie was pretty timid and shy during story-time on the carpet, and Maggie held her hand and kept reassuring her – love these girls.

Maggie's class (plus Evie)