What is it about visiting relatives that always brings on sickness? I was awakened at 6:30 this morning by a visibly sick little girl (I'll spare you the details). After a change of bedding, clothing and a quick bath, we went back to sleep. I had a hard time getting back to sleep, so I spent most of the time awake. She finally agreed to get out of bed at 10:30.
My brother and sister and both of their families were supposed to come today for a birthday party (my brother, Dad and brother-in-law have birthdays within two days of each other). After a quick call to my sister, I discovered that her two youngest children had the same sickness, only worse. But misery loves company and we had all been exposed to it anyway, so they came for a visit.
My brother wasn't able to make it for various reasons, so it was just my sister's family and us. My brother-in-law is not the type to sit around for any length of time, so he brought his tools and chainsaw along. He took out the last of two large bushes at the top of the driveway, pulled out two smaller bushes that were dead in the front of the house, and then replaced their bathroom faucet that had been broken for somewhere around a year.
So it has been an eventful yet profitable day here. I didn't get any work done, other than three loads of laundry, four pizzas, one cake, and keeping on top of the dishwashing. I don't think I sat down much at all today, but it was a good visit!
I've already finished my parents' living room, except for the walls. I have to run out for dollar store Magic Erasers for that, so I went on to the next room until we get them.
We're working on the master bedroom right now, unloading dresser drawers and deciding what needs to go. Mom really wants to get rid of one of the dressers, so this could be a challenge.
Anyway, the biggest news today is that my husband is homeschooling my son while I'm gone. I knew this would be funny, and it is. I got three calls this morning for directions. Mostly he needed to know what all the abbreviations in my plan book meant! :) I'm sure they're doing great, but I got a good giggle out of thinking of him sitting there trying to figure out what "BPF" stood for. (Basic Phonics Flashcards, in case you're wondering.)
So far, so good. Both of the kids got to bed last night with no crying. Of course, they were exhausted from the late night of traveling, so we'll see how the rest of the week goes.
My daughter is having a blast following her Pappy around everywhere. Today is his day off, so I've tried to get as much done as possible. I'm not sure if she'll let me get this much done the rest of the week or not. Of course, if my sister brings her kids over, that will help!
"See" you tomorrow, I hope ...
We're working on the master bedroom right now, unloading dresser drawers and deciding what needs to go. Mom really wants to get rid of one of the dressers, so this could be a challenge.
Anyway, the biggest news today is that my husband is homeschooling my son while I'm gone. I knew this would be funny, and it is. I got three calls this morning for directions. Mostly he needed to know what all the abbreviations in my plan book meant! :) I'm sure they're doing great, but I got a good giggle out of thinking of him sitting there trying to figure out what "BPF" stood for. (Basic Phonics Flashcards, in case you're wondering.)
So far, so good. Both of the kids got to bed last night with no crying. Of course, they were exhausted from the late night of traveling, so we'll see how the rest of the week goes.
My daughter is having a blast following her Pappy around everywhere. Today is his day off, so I've tried to get as much done as possible. I'm not sure if she'll let me get this much done the rest of the week or not. Of course, if my sister brings her kids over, that will help!
"See" you tomorrow, I hope ...
My blogging may be a little spotty over the next two weeks. I'm visiting my parents to help my mom with spring cleaning.
Of course, there will be plenty of visiting, too! :) My sister will get to spend some time with us, too, since her husband is going to do a little yard work for Mom and Dad, too.
The only drawback: My husband has to stay at home, and my little guy wants to stay with him (you know, a little "guy time" together). This will be my first time away from my son, and I know I'm going to miss him badly! I just hope he's okay, too. He idolizes his dad, though, so hopefully that will get him through.
Of course, there will be plenty of visiting, too! :) My sister will get to spend some time with us, too, since her husband is going to do a little yard work for Mom and Dad, too.
The only drawback: My husband has to stay at home, and my little guy wants to stay with him (you know, a little "guy time" together). This will be my first time away from my son, and I know I'm going to miss him badly! I just hope he's okay, too. He idolizes his dad, though, so hopefully that will get him through.
I ran out to pick up another $15 Sizzix alphabet set today (from Craigslist, for a friend). While I was out, I stopped by Michaels to use one of my 50%-off coupons. I've been eyeing this EK Success Fleur de Lis border punch for two weeks, since they put them out in the store.
I was also hoping to find some new stamps they are supposedly getting into their $1 section, but I just found that they were clearancing the "old" $1 section. That's okay, though, because I really loved these blue notecards, and the journals are great add-ons for my teen-aged niece's birthday gifts. You certainly can't argue with the price!
Here's a closer picture of the border punch:
I really like the fact that nothing goes to waste here. The punch-outs can be used as well!
I can't wait to try some new cards, but I'm not sure when that will happen. I'm going to be helping my Mom clean house for the next two weeks. Maybe I can sneak a few craft supplies into my bags!! :)
I was also hoping to find some new stamps they are supposedly getting into their $1 section, but I just found that they were clearancing the "old" $1 section. That's okay, though, because I really loved these blue notecards, and the journals are great add-ons for my teen-aged niece's birthday gifts. You certainly can't argue with the price!Here's a closer picture of the border punch:
I really like the fact that nothing goes to waste here. The punch-outs can be used as well!I can't wait to try some new cards, but I'm not sure when that will happen. I'm going to be helping my Mom clean house for the next two weeks. Maybe I can sneak a few craft supplies into my bags!! :)
Check out what I made yesterday from Mel's free tool belt box template:
Isn't it just the cutest? The pockets on the front are functional, as well as the side loops (provided I don't use something really heavy). I'm going to give this to my brother-in-law for his birthday, probably filled with candy.
My son loved it, too, so I might end up making another one and filling it with goodies for him at some point.
Isn't it just the cutest? The pockets on the front are functional, as well as the side loops (provided I don't use something really heavy). I'm going to give this to my brother-in-law for his birthday, probably filled with candy.My son loved it, too, so I might end up making another one and filling it with goodies for him at some point.
My 5-year-old son decided he was too old for training wheels this week. (Let's not discuss the fact that I never learned to ride my bike without them until I was around 10 or so.) So today was the day Daddy had time to take them off and see what he could do.
Here he is, riding all by himself. My husband walked/ran alongside for moral support, but didn't hold onto the bike much at all. My little guy was so proud of himself!
And then my husband decided to be a little silly and try to ride the bike. I promised him I was going to post this on the blog, so here you have it. This is my mostly-serious husband being a little kid again. :)
And let's not forget my little girl. She was riding her tricycle and managed to wreck it several times in the ten minutes it took to take these pictures. Maybe she takes after me.
Here he is, riding all by himself. My husband walked/ran alongside for moral support, but didn't hold onto the bike much at all. My little guy was so proud of himself!
And then my husband decided to be a little silly and try to ride the bike. I promised him I was going to post this on the blog, so here you have it. This is my mostly-serious husband being a little kid again. :)
And let's not forget my little girl. She was riding her tricycle and managed to wreck it several times in the ten minutes it took to take these pictures. Maybe she takes after me.
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