Monday Musings

We went to the mountains this weekend with some friends from college. Last year, when we did the same, we came home a day early, because Ella was sick. This year, we came home a day early because Thomas was sick- and something was going on with Ella too- not sure what. She's had a fever, chills, and has asked to go to sleep randomly during the day. Our family slept in the same room, which made for very little rest with two sick-ish kids who kept waking each other up. Ella would scream, Thomas would mimic her, and the fun would begin! It actually was a fun couple days, before we left. There was lots of snow to play in and it was fun just being with friends. Next year, we WILL stay the whole weekend-

I took Thomas to his doctor this morning. He has an ear infection, bad diaper rash and one new tooth popped through yesterday. That is alot for a little 11 month old body to take. He is protesting.

I am down to two weeks left of babysitting. I am planning to enroll Ella in gymnastics when I am finished watching kids. I think she will love it and it will be fun to watch her. I also want to do swimming lessons- there is a Mommy and Me type swimming class at our Rec Center- I thought it would be fun to enroll both the kids- and Chad could go with us. I think it is primarily just to get the kids more comfortable with water. It could be a fun family activity for a few weeks.

So, a new week, same story- lots of laundry, a schedule to arrange, babysitters to call, family to feed, house to clean, diapers/pull-ups/pretty pony underwear to change, Bible to read, eye brows to pluck, plants to water . . .sigh- at least I know I am not alone.

P.S (news that only family is really interested in ) Thomas started waving goodbye- and is pulling up on anything he can get his fat little hands on.