'You can go about your business...Move along'

Nothing to see here on this post because once again we were sick.
There were plans, fun to be had, memories to be made, all squashed because of germs making a home in the three inhabitants of this house.
I cannot tell you how sick I am of taking care of a sick kid and then getting sick myself and having another big sick kid.
My poor MIL got sick on Friday while watching D, who stayed home from school.
I love paying for daycare and not using their services.

This is it, I pledge to over dose my child with vitamins purchased at the health store this weekend.
We will win this winter war with colds.
I have lost the battle but I will win the war.
Ok now, as I hack over my computer screen, my head is spinning and I'm getting drowsy.

'Me and my overalls'

Just passing some time as the water filled the tub last night.
Daniel hasn't had overalls on since he was about one and he found them interesting, but refused to put them on this morning. I may have scarred him for life and he'll never wear overalls again. Some woman will thank me for that one day.

A little cookin'

I have been into cooking lately, mostly trying new recipes that I pick up at our local grocery store. I was tired of cooking the same old thing so I've been exploring.

Ry has enjoyed all new dishes so far and a popular comment has been heard when he gets home "look at you babe, cooking and stuff, alright now". Should I take that as "thank the Lord you have ventured out beyond chicken soup and spaghetti because I was ready to leave you" or "I have enjoyed everything you have ever cooked, but a couple of new things are OK too"???

So far, I have made the following new things:

1. Jambalaya (review: both boys loved it)

2. Hoppin' scallops (review: not too good, the black eyed peas were not a hit, Daniel ate Mac n Cheese instead. Ry and I picked the scallops out)

3. Salmon stuffed with crab cakes (review: loved it)

4. Chicken breasts with Monterrey jack cheese, slice of tomato and herbs (review: loved it)

I have a little helper in the kitchen most evenings (when there are no left overs or frozen pizza). He keeps me moving by shouting "Eat mommy" or "Come Play", both leave me dropping things on the floor as I try to hurry up.

I happily oblige to play time as well.
Our new picture in our bedroom is a keeper. The one in the bathroom, still not sure.
Is the weekend here yet?

Weekend

The above picture sums up our weekend. It was our ride from the pediatrician's office on Saturday morning. Both boys passed out as I pulled up to fill D's antibiotic prescription for another sinus infection.
UGHGHGHGH!
The 3 of us have been battling a cold since last week. I swear, this winter is the worst, D brings all the germs from school and we suffer as he runs around the house with snots, happy as can be. Since we were feeling under the weather we did nothing.
We watched some football today, when I say some, I watched the first 7 minutes and knew it was gonna be ugly. I went shopping while Ry endured the game as D napped. When I got home it was the last 3 minutes and although it looked promising for a total of 20 seconds, the Bears just bombed.
We're Cubs fans so this is really no big deal.
We have so many projects to complete at our house that it's overwhelming but we got a couple things done this weekend.
I found a picture for our bathroom and our bedroom today. I always find good decor stuff when I'm not looking for anything. I'll post some pictures soon.
We started organizing our basement on Saturday. It doesn't seem like we made a dent at all, to top it off the dust left me congested and cranky. We have a few boxes for donation and a few bags of garbage. It felt good to get it started but we have a long way to go.
I envision a few years from now our basement with dry wall, an awesome laundry room (you know the kind that has a picture that says "laundry" and a cute rug in front of the washer and dryer) and even a reading chair because if I want to get away I'll go down there and pretend I'm busy doing laundry and just sit there. I love the sound of a running washer and dryer so I know it would be relaxing. Right now it's just gross down there but one day Ry will have his sports stuff all hung up on one side of the basement and I will have my chair and crafty area on the other side. A girl can dream.

Nothingness

I got nothing.
Except that we're all sick.
I'm not planning to do any house work. Ok, maybe just swiffer, and that's it.

I'm off to watch The Office and have some hot tea!

Happy Friday!

Growing up sooo fast

Friday night I got together with a couple of ladies from the parent council that I am on for D's daycare. We met at Panera and tried to list changes we would love to see on the daycare's website. It was fun and productive.
Saturday morning we ran out to Home Depot to get a spark plug for our snow blower, that decided to stop working. It still didn't work and Ry had to drop it off.
We took a trip to our library for the Smarty Pants Balloon Show (video is not from our visit). It was free and lasted 45 minutes. It was long enough for our baby to scream, count, eat and get cranky.
He loved the red octopus because there is an octopus in one of his favorite books Shoe Baby.
After that show mama enjoyed a hot stone massage. It was a gift for my birthday from Ry. I had to go all the way to the city but it was worth it, the massage was wonderful. (that's not me below :))
While mommy was getting a massage, daddy didn't get a break because D refused to nap. Ouch!
By the time I got home both boys were ready to pull their hair out, it was time to get out of the house. Sine we're so adventurous we went food shopping.
Sunday, D stayed at my sister's house while mommy went out to shop. I got a few things for D's birthday party at Michael's. His party isn't until March 26th but you can't beat dollar bins for crafty stuff.
The theme of the party.....drumroll....CARS! Surprise I know!

It was time for D's walls to get marked up, with his new height!
You can't see the difference but in 6 months it was about an inch and a half.
Don't mind the mac n cheese stains
Our big boy!
Daniel admiring daddy's superman shirt (future superman, a comic book thing, don't get me started).
Time to play
That was our weekend.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention.......WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!
My in-laws were nice enough to offer us their time share from April 30th through May 7th. They will be joining us but we'll have separate one bedroom condos. Not that sharing wouldn't have been nice BUT this makes things even nicer.
Will we fly or will we drive??? Decisions, decisions.

Spreading the word

Tears were flowing as I watched this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvoKTDMhpVs

I've become obsessed with Kelle's blog. She expresses herself in such a way that I could only dream of.
We're contributing to Nella's Fund. Every little bit helps.