Sickness and recap

Will started running fever yesterday and continued today, which means no school for him tomorrow, which means no break for me tomorrow. And Friday the big kids are out of school, so this week I won't really get any "me" time. Will apparently is going to be the child that gets hyper whenever he runs fever, because he was all over the house today and only slept for about 45 minutes at nap time. He did enjoy sitting on my lap for 10-15 minutes at a time, but when he would get too still, he would get down so he wouldn't fall asleep:-) He also has a yucky cough and sounds hoarse. I think it is just a virus but I will be watching him to make sure nothing else pops up. We watched the Super Bowl on Sunday (well, I mostly watched the commericals) and ate really unhealthy but good food:-) I fixed chili, mozzarella sticks, 7 layer dip, little smokies, and homemade beer-battered onion rings. Jake had asked me to make brownies, but we ran out of time (and room in the kitchen). The kids enjoyed watching the Super Bowl and staying up a little later than normal. This week they are out of school on Friday for a teacher workday. We are having a bit of weather right now--not sure it is going to stick or make us miss anything tomorrow, but we will see. Totally random post again, but that is how the week has been.

No pain, no gain

It has been unseasonably warm here the last few days-my kids wore shorts to school today and Will had his physical therapy appointment outside yesterday. I bought a deal on our local add sheet for 10 Jazzercise classes for $18. I decided today would be the first day I would try to go. It was fun but I am so sore this evening--I can't imagine how I am going to feel tomorrow:-) We haven't had a lot going on the past few days--Jake had his 100th day of school celebration yesterday and we had to send a 100 ct snack to school--we picked M&M's. He had a good day Monday and an even better day today--we have been having a few issues with him not wanting to do his work and this week he has done a great job of doing everything he is supposed to--I am very proud of him. This is another random post but that seems to be how our life is lately:-)

Another relaxing weekend

We have had a relaxing weekend with nothing on the schedule for the kids, which I really appreciate. On Friday night I went to a thirty-one bags party that one of the girls from my bible study invited me too. It was a lot of fun and I was able to meet more ladies that go to Woodcrest. When it was time to leave, we discovered it was snowing outside--a very wet snow, but not too cold and not bad to drive in. We probably received a 1/2 inch. We didn't do anything on Saturday--I really like those days. I am re-reading all of the Left Behind series and am now on the final book, so I got a good portion of that read yesterday in between meals and naps and baths. Will is really enjoying the big bathtub ( another confession--I bathed him in the kitchen sink as long as possible to avoid having another kid bathing in the upstairs bathroom). He likes being able to move around and splash and lie down, although he covers both ears with his hands anytime he goes underwater. Today we got up and headed to church, and I sat with my friend Melissa, who took me to the thirty-one party Friday night. After church we came home and had lunch, and Shon graciously agreed to go to WalMart for me--and took Caleb with him. The middle two are outside playing with friends, and Will is about to go down for a nap. I am headed out in a little bit to go see a movie with some friends--Shon has been really good about letting me have some "friend" time:-) How was your weekend?

Random Monday Confessions

My new washer was delivered this morning. I am washing my second load as I type. It is sooooo quiet! Love it.

Small confession: Will doesn't get a bath everyday. He has super-sensitive skin and some eczema so he is an every other day bather--and I really like that I don't have to do a bath everyday.

I don't ever make our bed--ever. If someone comes over, our door gets closed. And stays closed.

On that note, it is rare for the kids beds to be made. Emma is the only one who does it on a somewhat consistent basis.

My Christmas trees are still up, even though it is January 23rd. Every time I look at them, I say to myself that I will put them up tomorrow:-)

I have 2 baskets of folded clothes in my bedroom that we have been getting clean clothes out of because I am too lazy to put them away.

I secretly enjoy watching Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2--if only to realize how much worse my life could be:-)

I love food and hate to exercise, which is where this weight gain tends to come into play--really wishing the reverse were true.

Any secret confessions out there? Or am I the only loser mom? :-)

Homesick

As I was sitting in church this morning I realized that I still would rather be back in Northwest Arkansas. I hate that I still feel like this but why hide the truth? Moving is just as hard when you are 35 as it is when you are 11. There are still cliques no matter how old you are, and it is just as hard for me to make friends at this age as it is at age 10. I mean, I am friendly and can really talk with just about anyone, but a true friend who really knows you is very hard to come by:-) Don't get me wrong, I am making friends, but right now I really miss "home".
All of this to say, I am praying for peace and contentedness for where I am right now, even though it is not where I would have chosen for me. There is a reason that we moved here, even if I don't see it and might never see it. Thanks for listening to me ramble:-)

Wishing fairies were real

I really wish I had a magic wand that I could wave and all the Christmas decorations would be neatly organized and put away. I am procrastinating so much on getting everything put away this year. Will went to school today and I ran to Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and a teacher supply store for a few items that I needed. I also was happy to learn that there is chalkboard spray paint--I really want to make some teacher gifts with the paint, some clay pots, and some herbs or flowers. Will is sleeping right now but instead of hitting hard on the cleaning, I am enjoying the solitude and sound of silence while I peruse the internet:-) Thankfully no one has anything after school today. I am making a recipe I found on pinterest, spaghetti braid. I have made it once before and it was very good. If anyone is interested in the recipe, I would be happy to post it. I hope everyone is having a great day!

Sleepy Sunday

We did not make it to church today. Will seemed to have a bit of what I had yesterday and I didn't feel 100% so we stayed home this morning. We have not done much today. I found a new knitting pattern I wanted to try, but have not had much success trying to knit with all the kids needing something--I think I have started it over 3 times now:-)

We don't have much going on this week, thankfully. Will has his 6 month review for First Steps, which is his therapy program. He is still receiving speech and physical therapy, and I think we might be adding occupational therapy:-) He has learned a few new words this week--"no no no" and "dat". He has also finally learned the sign for thank you:-)

I also have my hair appointment. It was cancelled last week because my hair stylist was sick. Emma has ballet as usual and is also now selling Girl Scout cookies, which should be an adventure. Jake's birthday is this Friday, so I am going to take cupcakes to his school and also eat lunch with him. He has requested a Cars 2 cake in chocolate and would like Legos and a Ridemakerz car--so pretty easy to make happen:-)

I hope everyone has a great week!