R finally had enough of being sick and dragged herself to school yesterday. She finally had that realization that we all get.....you kind of hope to be sick some days so you can stay inside, watch movies and eat Goldfish. Then, you really get sick. You feel yucky. You are so sick of the Goldfish you could smash their happy little faces against the wall and you are starting to feel awfully bored watching TV. So, by day 3 at home, she had cabin fever.....and was happy to pop some meds before school and head out the door. Thank goodness her fever had peaked earlier on that day and Thursday she was free and clear. Luckily, we have a neighbor that brought home her make up work everyday so we don't have to be punished for being sick with stacks and stacks of worksheets. With the new curriculum our district has, it is pretty impossible to miss a day of school without missing a new concept or an important test. {I hate CScope} I really wanted her to stay home one more day to recuperate but she wouldn't have it. Poor thing, still looked a little weary on the way out the door yesterday. My voice is starting to come back....it's at that husky, scratchy point where you don't really mind losing your voice but really wish you could sing a great bluesy song. So, this is syonora! to the Yucks. Because of my house full of kiddos, I did not have time to get Valentine's gifts for The Hubs or the kiddos yet. Luckily, we don't do anything too big so a quick trip to Target or even.......Wal Mart {save me now} should take care of it. I will also be picking up the new Twilight DVD. Talk crap all you want....but I love it. I totally read the books and have watched every movie. Swooning in all of my 31 year old glory over Edward. I always find the Twilight bashers funny. They talk about the lack of literature and how it's cheapened the world of readers all over. Well.....the same people that bash Twilight are the same ones....I know not all of them but some.....that watch Jersey Shore. So, different strokes for different folks. Speaking of books, I started reading The Descendants this morning and I love it already. Wonderfully written. I am completely one of those weirdos that has to read the book before watching the movie. Have a fabulous, germ-free weekend, everyone!
Day 22:
When a girl has had enough TV sick time...it's time to get crafty!
Day 23:
Focus
Day 24:
Ready for her first day back after 3 sick days away from school!
Already Friday?? The last day of school for the big kiddos is next Thursday which means there is something happening everyday. Next week, R has a field trip to the cemetery with her 3rd grade class to place American flags on the veteran's graves with the American Legion post. A great way for them to understand what Memorial Day means. Next Tuesday is the last day of school for G man and his "water day" which is always a favorite. That same day we have T's 6th grade awards. Wednesday is Field Day for R at 8:30 am and T's Fun Day at the local park with sno cones. Thursday is the last day and also the day for R's awards and her end of the year party....and I have to make a couple dozen cookies. Whew! Are you exhausted reading that? All in the life of a mom.
R woke up at 2:30 am with a fever and upset stomach. At 8:30 she told me she didn't feel good...bad headache and just a yucky feeling. I gave her some ibuprofen and also mentioned that she WOULD be going to school (we've had many days where she has prepped the night before to try to stay home from school). So, needless to say...I felt like the crappiest mom in the world when she woke me up and I could immediately tell she was sick. Flushed cheeks, clammy hands, wide eyes and willingness to take any medicine to make her feel better. She was up and down all night, her head was pounding and her stomach sick. I'm letting her sleep as long as possible this morning...and hoping that it doesn't turn into a traveling a stomach bug.
Now on to more fun things...that don't involve throw up....5 Question Friday! Link up over at My Little Life to join the fun. Just copy, paste, answer and post!
1. Do you and your spouse go to bed at the same time?
sometimes. He works nights sometimes and that's when I find I go to sleep way too late. I guess I am relishing in all the alone-ness of it all. Usually we both head to bed around 11. Does it count when I am still watching TV and he's asleep beside me on the couch? Because that happens a LOT.
2. A question for the ladies...What kind of facial hair do you like on your man?
I love a goatee! When B got the job he has now...at a refinery....he had to shave his hunka-hunka-burnin'-love goatee and I literally cried. Yes, cried. I loved that goatee, it was part of the wild and crazy kid I fell in love with. I still miss that thing. During our 2 weeks of summer vacation he lets it all grow and I love it. When he had to shave though he did keep his mustache. So...I guess I can live with that. Seeing as though he'll have this job forever, I'll have to.
3. What's the worst vacation you've ever taken?
I had a bad part of a vacation..... Colorado, I was 15 I think....and had some kind of stomach bug. (I thought I wasn't going to include throw up in the 5QF)....my dad had just married my step mom that year and we were in this amazing condo. I was sick for a full 24 hours, laying on the bathroom floor dyyyying. My dad took care of me and I remember catching Pee-Wee Herman's Playhouse on at like 4:30 am. After that the trip was amazing! Snow, skiing, my BFF, cute boys, heated pool and hot tub. Ahhh, the good ol days.
4. What's the first-ever blog you followed?
hmmmm........I checked my blog buttons and it would have to be Blog Giveaways. I won quite a few things. I still try to every once in a while when I'm on a kick.
5. Do you enjoy amusement parks?
I LOVE amusement parks!!! I'm not talking Disney....I haven't been saving enough money lucky enough to go there. I'm an hour south of Houston, Texas....we had Astroworld growing up. Loved Astroworld. It is no longer there. Such a bummer too because it was the best. We went all the time, I even had a Birthday party there once. I love roller coasters! As a family the only amusement park we go to is Sea World. Maybe, just maybe, one day we'll make it to Disney. (Even though I think I would like to try out Universal Studios for the rides) Oh, AstroWorld...you are missed.
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