Anna is feeling better, although she had a slight temp last night.  Angel seems to be ok, but still coughing among the both of them.  So much to do today.  Tomorrow is a special special day.  I am going to make lasagna tomorrow.. so today I must start the sauce and the meatballs.  Ethan also comes today.. I miss him so much!  Today will be a good day! 

Fever, coughing, headache and sore throat...  Yesterday she also threw up.  However, I think it was because she drank water too fast, so when she coughed, it had to go.  Someone mentioned she should be tested for the flu.. However, I think I would already just assume she has the flu.  Daddy has it to.  I am really not wanting to take her into a crowded doctor's office or even worse, the hospital.  What is done differently for the flu??  She is taking Hyland's cough meds and Hyland's flu meds right now.  Her fever is going down without a problem except in the evening.  It was 102.2 this morning which I believe is because her last meds were at 10pm.  David's fever always went up at night.  She seems to be awake and hungry right now.. Talkative too.. which is a good thing with her..   So seriously.. should I really take her into a doctor's office while her immune system is so low, pay money I don't have, just to be sent home with the words.. "she has the flu." 

I know I will probably get scolded for this.. but I also know the the doctors office is crowded with all kinds of kids who may or may not have it.. and so I have not heard of any special instructions you must follow, if you do have it. 

Yesterday was my grand-daughter's first birthday.  A whole year gone by.  Sadly we do not have any updated photos as we really do not get to see her.  Thankfully, David sees her, and right now that is the most important thing right now. 











 


Happy Birthday Meadow!  We love and miss you! 

Last night at 9:30, instead of Angel reading to Anna and then us doing something together,  we all decided to pile into Mommy and Daddy's bed, and go to sleep, early, snuggled close..

and it was totally awesome!! 

Last night, things suddenly changed and it felt good.  Somehow, I ended up with about 2-3 hours of free time.. first, Angel took a nap, Ethan got picked up, and Anna decided to play in her room.. I just sat here in quiet.  Not having to get up and do anything for anyone.  Of course that was short lived but then after Anna went to bed, Angel declared that he had to work.  Which left me to do whatever I wanted for 2.5 hours before I crawled into bed.  I have to say, it was awesome to do my own thing and not be interrupted.  (although I did volunteer to heat up apple crisp and hot cocoa for us... yum). 

I was also up over an hour before Anna woke up.. so a peaceful morning as well. 

Today we will probably do 1/2 day school.. Ethan isn't coming today, and I have a huge pile of papers to go through.  We also need to tweak Anna's costume, carve the pumpkin, and I really must cut Angel's hair.  I also need to do school prep for next week and get all laundry washed, dried and put away.  Anna must clean her room this weekend.. time for her to be responsible in that area. 

Amazing how much a few hours of relaxation can get you feeling refreshed and ready to start the day.