Too Short

I can only describe this weekend as too short. Brian's flight got in an hour late on Friday, so he made it here just before midnight. Then today he had to leave at 12, since he was driiving. Too short. But there was time for snuggling yesterday. I sat at the computer for hours and hours getting all my applications set up. I still have to collect some stuff and finish, but they're pretty much there- thankfully! I also got completely caught up on grades - yep, that's right, one week before they're due!!! Of course there'll be more this week, but still....

After naps we headed out the the Boise Art Museum. I had gotten free tickets from school, so we took advantage and went to see the Robot exhibits. We couldn't take pictures of the exhibit, but did have a lot of fun in the Art Experience Area - with the Rock 'em Sock 'em robots. There were all sorts of really cool things to do there...

We built castles out of blocks...

Ethan showed off his awesome puzzle skills...

Lucas tried really hard with the puzzles...

There was also an exhibit of really old quilts and we enjoyed looking at those. Ethan has been studying quilts at school - for the letter Q, so he was even excited.

We decided to splurge on a big dinner out and headed over to eat in a choo-choo at the Old Spaghetti Factory. We really did have a good time - though ate WAY too much... Lucas really loved everything - the applesauce, the spaghetti, and the ice cream... = 1 big mess!

Today was grocery shopping and then a haircut for me and then good-byes! We also said good-bye to the kitties as they made the big move this weekend. Naps, a little bit of shopping, and Hotel For Dogs on DVD and it was time for bed. So fast. Too fast. And now I'm exhausted. And to think I was worried about being sleepy for bed tonight! Ha! Not going to be a problem.

Ode to Coffee

"Holy Shoot! There's a fry in this box!"

"Ethan, you probably shouldn't say holy shoot."

"What do I say?"

"How about, Wow!"

"No (laughing). It's not 'wow', it's Holy Shoot!"

Pretty quiet week - just trying to get us all healthy. Trying to resist the girl scout cookies (didn't go real well). Luckily I won the weigh-in last week, so I could relax a little this week. The boys were pretty tired, as I took them with me to the gym on Wednesday night. I now feel completely justified paying a babysitter to come here. They were AWFUL the next morning - so tired. Plus, Lucas' top canines have come in - helpful in the biting wars that he and his classmates are currently engaged in. His teachers called him a Vampire yesterday! I laughed really hard. Then today he got bit. I told him that's what happens when you bite your friends, they bite back! Lesson learned, I hope.

Daddy comes home tonight! I'm trying to get my papers done (or more done anyway) before he comes... we'll see... I even got coffee to help - which Lucas enjoyed. (Oh I'm not that bad, it was empty before he got to play with the cup...)

Here's to a great weekend ahead! The dishes aren't done, the clothes aren't all clean, but Daddy will be here in a few short hours to take care of it all- ha!

He'll mess it up...

The day started with a WHOLE night's sleep for all of us! That's right - no nightmares, no crying, no vomiting, no anything but SLEEP. I forgot how good that feels!
Then it was off to daycare where Ethan had this argument with his teacher:

"Okay boys and girls, what day is today? Today is the 9th!"

"No Miss Karina. Today is McDonald's day."

"Well, the day is the 9th Ethan."

"NO MISS KARINA. IT IS MCDONALD"S DAY!"

"Yes Ethan. You're going to McDonald's today, but it's the 9th."

"I told you. It's McDonald's day."

And it was. The boys enjoyed their Happy Meals...

And I enjoyed them not messing up my....

Beautifully clean house! It was soooo nice to come home to everything smelling and looking so good. They even folded the toilet paper into a point! Ethan was a little worried though, :

"Lucas is going to get it all messed again."

"Yep, he probably is. And I bet you will too."

"Well... yeah. Just a little bit."

He was so excited that they made his bed. I'm not sure he knew what to do with himself. Me neither.

And now it's on to bills, grades, updating this and that... but hey - no cleaning to do!!

Ring Around the Rosie...

Saturday was a gorgeous day. We didn't do too much - but did have fun in the front yard with some bubbles, some chalk, and some cheerios.

I saved all the chores for Sunday. That was a mistake. Saturday night I got Lucas' stomach bug - spent all day Sunday on the couch while the boys destroyed the house...We survived though and the boys really did try to take care of me. Of course sitting on my stomach was not overly helpful, nor was "patting" me on the back with the hammer, but they did stay somewhat contained for the day. Jess brought us happy meals for lunch - which helped so I didn't have to cook anything. I went to bed early, weak, but recovering, looking forward to a good night of sleep... when Ethan started in. He'd caught it too. So I was up for awhile with that poor guy - and home with him today. I am sooooo sick of being sick! I even called up a maid service today and scheduled them to come and deep clean the house tomorrow. We just neeeeed to get healthy!

Ethan seems to be much better- not 100% but then again, neither am I. But hopefully we'll all be going to school tomorrow! On a lighter note, Lucas has learned to jump - doesn't really get his feet of the ground much, but he loves it and so do I. We had so many giggles tonight because of it. That made my day all better (well better anyway.)

Off to bed - trying once again for a good night's sleep. Maybe I should just expect a bad night so I can be pleasantly suprised when it's good.... A new perspective?

I'm not sure my brain is workng anymore.

An Update...

Not much to say except that everyone here remains healthy for 24 hours now. It might be a new record. We even made it to Costco for our fabulous Friday night dinner of churro and cheese pizza (and to think I won the biggest loser competition this week...). We used to just get the cheese pizza (1 slice) and share it, but Ethan has decided to start a growth spurt and is out eating me at every meal. His teacher told me he ate 4 plates worth at daycare today. Sheesh kiddo... I see large grocery bills in my future... good thing we're moving in with my parents :)!!
Lucas was in great spirits and even showed off in the car that he can "neigh" like a horse. Really loud. For a really long time. He definitely does not have attention span issues. And Ethan sang us a song he made up. Really loud. For a really long time. It waslike battle of the bands - who could be louder. Excuse me while I go hide in a quiet closet for a while.
We're trying out the gym daycare tomorrow morning - I didn't get a babysitter lined up, but since they'll be together, I think they'll do okay. Fingers crossed anyway. Hopefully Lucas will mind his manners. He got in trouble for chewing out his teacher today. Apparently she wasn't fast enough with the crackers and he just let her have it. No one knows what he actually said, but I'm sure it was bad.
My boys are charming.
Thanks for the encouragement friends! I needed it.

Shoulda Known...

Lucas woke up sick today - throwing up everywhere... Not fun. He seems better now, but Ethan is super crabby, so I'm sure it'll be soon from him. It's like a bad joke - once I start feeling in control, here we go!

I did get lots of snuggle time. And I got my certification application in the mail. So at least something got done. We even did some gymnastics in the living room. I'm finding myself much more limber than I was when Ethan used to be in gymnastics. There were lots of giggles and squeals. I like those.

I don't have much to say - except that I'm quite possibly going to bed right now, at 6:30. I can barely keep my eyes open.

3 more months. I can do this. Right?

Blue Skies

Oh these boys they make me happy! As does the sunshine, and getting things done... And people doing nice things for me - that's pretty great too!
This weeks been tough, but today was great. It didn't start great, but by the end of the day I have my application for WA certification ready to be proofed by my mama, my fingerprinting in the mail, and tired boys from playing in the sun.

Ethan spent the morning with me in 5th grade. He woke up with crusty eyes, and so got rejected (nicely) by daycare. So, I just took the afternoon off and prayed he'd do well in my room. He did. The kids loved playing with him and he enjoyed being the center of attention. He did announce to everyone that he needed to go potty and hook/unhook the tetherball 20 million times, but overall, he wasn't an issue at all. That was good. That way I only had to leave my kids for 1/2 day - much easier. And so we came home and I made great headway on all I had to get done.

And then we went to the park and Ethan learned to jump off the slide. Lucas ran all over but wouldn't slide by himself - only with Ethan or me holding on tight.

And then Lucas discovered the chapstick. Gross. I don't think I'll use it anymore. It'll probably end up in the trash anyway...