Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Valentine's Day
true love isn't grand
you can't read it
it doesn't taste like chocolate
and it doesn't have the smell of roses
it doesn't look like pink or red conversation hearts
or feel like a big fluffy stuffed teddy bear
love is simple
it defies the senses
and it holds no monetary value
it disarms the negative
and it nurtures the positive
it eases and enhances life's journey
and if I were to describe it tangibly I think
it's the bubble wrap to my spirit
Sunday, February 12, 2012
A Birthday and Stomach Bugs
Well, I am seriously behind on working on the blog. I came down with that terrible norovirus that has been going around town in the middle of the night on January 29 and it was terrible! I was literally up all night long getting sick over and over again - not even 20 minutes of sleep!
I spent that Monday in a state of disconnect from my own brain and body, yet still had to care for the kiddos since Mike was at work. Thank heaven for Grandmommy who gave me a brief moment of rest and came over after I took the twins to school so I could rest for an hour. Then it was back at it to to entertain them all afternoon until she came back around 4:15 to keep all three until Mike got home around 5:30. I was completely non-functional.
I managed to sleep a bit Monday night, and then Tuesday we celebrated Mike's 36th birthday! I was still in pretty poor condition, but was not about to let it get in the way of my man's special day! We enjoyed a nice lunch together (well, eating was not really going too well for me yet, but I managed to do ok) while the twins were in school and then the kids and Mike had a fun afternoon (more on that in another post), and Grandmommy and Grandaddy came over for cake that evening.
It was low key, but a fabulous day together!
Happy Birthday, my Love!
Wouldn't you know it, that Friday evening Aidan, Ella and Mike all came down with the bug as well and spent one rough night getting sick over and over again. Everyone was pretty sick all weekend and enjoyed a few days on the couch watching lots of movies.
I spent that Monday in a state of disconnect from my own brain and body, yet still had to care for the kiddos since Mike was at work. Thank heaven for Grandmommy who gave me a brief moment of rest and came over after I took the twins to school so I could rest for an hour. Then it was back at it to to entertain them all afternoon until she came back around 4:15 to keep all three until Mike got home around 5:30. I was completely non-functional.
I managed to sleep a bit Monday night, and then Tuesday we celebrated Mike's 36th birthday! I was still in pretty poor condition, but was not about to let it get in the way of my man's special day! We enjoyed a nice lunch together (well, eating was not really going too well for me yet, but I managed to do ok) while the twins were in school and then the kids and Mike had a fun afternoon (more on that in another post), and Grandmommy and Grandaddy came over for cake that evening.
It was low key, but a fabulous day together!
Happy Birthday, my Love!
Wouldn't you know it, that Friday evening Aidan, Ella and Mike all came down with the bug as well and spent one rough night getting sick over and over again. Everyone was pretty sick all weekend and enjoyed a few days on the couch watching lots of movies.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Curious George Returns!
After visiting with Aidan just a week or so ago, Curious George came back for a return visit - this time with Ella!
It was her turn to share in some weekend adventures with the little monkey, and you can imagine how thrilled she was to tote him around!
They played outside on Friday afternoon....
...and enjoyed spending time at the airport overlook on Saturday....
Sunday was spent hanging out at the Nature Museum and Freedom Park, where George enjoyed visiting the butterflies (always a favorite of Ella's)....
....seeing the turtles....
....feeding the ducks and geese....
....riding in the stroller with Lauren....
...and enjoying a pizza dinner at our favorite local spot....
George was sad to go, but is looking forward to returning in a few years once Lauren makes her way into the four's class!
PS - Yes, Ella insisted on wearing her wonder Woman dress all weekend!
It was her turn to share in some weekend adventures with the little monkey, and you can imagine how thrilled she was to tote him around!
They played outside on Friday afternoon....
...and enjoyed spending time at the airport overlook on Saturday....
Sunday was spent hanging out at the Nature Museum and Freedom Park, where George enjoyed visiting the butterflies (always a favorite of Ella's)....
....seeing the turtles....
....feeding the ducks and geese....
....riding in the stroller with Lauren....
...and enjoying a pizza dinner at our favorite local spot....
George was sad to go, but is looking forward to returning in a few years once Lauren makes her way into the four's class!
PS - Yes, Ella insisted on wearing her wonder Woman dress all weekend!
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