It Turns Out Knocking on Wood Doesn't Always Work

Turns out the fever my kids have is the flu.

Cecelia got sent to the nurse's office today and was sent home.
(Mother of the Year goes to me for sending her)

Laila fell out of her crib this morning on top of being sick.

Delaney has gone from her bed, to the couch, to the other couch, to my bed.

What a wonderful way to spend a gorgeous warm and sunny fall day.

On Being Sick

Obviously I would prefer if my children NEVER got sick, and for right now it's not a concern (knocking on wood). But in some ways it's almost easier to take care of a sick child than to take care of healthy children when it's me who's battling a little something.
Headache, body ache, chills, and extreme fatigue along with complete lack of motivation.
This week has sucked because I don't feel well.
Every little thing feels like climbing Mt. Everest. Making lunch, changing a diaper, bringing the kids to school, carrying Laila (who feels like she weighs 5,000 lbs). I hate feeling this way.
On weeks like this they really would be better off at a daycare or something with other kids and someone who's got the energy to do the day to day stuff and maybe some fun activities as well.
My poor kids are stuck here with me.
Although, I did explain to Cecelia (who's off from school today) that when I was a kid I had to entertain myself - gasp! And that I didn't have an entire basement filled with toys or two little sisters. I had my room, a couple of barbies, my brothers (who had no interest in playing barbies with me) and my imagination. Surprisingly, she actually sat and let it soak in and found something to do (color).
Sometimes being such a GO GO GO kind of Mom isn't always the best. Maybe this week has taught me that my kids certainly have the capability to find fun things to do at home, all on their own.
I still wish I felt better, though.

Pictures

I Need a Camera

I feel that my blog posts are so much more interesting when they include pictures. However, the only camera I have is the one on the camcorder. Since it is rather large, it usually isn't sitting anywhere convenient enough to grab. So, I don't get as many pictures as I did when I had a regular ol' camera.

We have been keeping busy with mostly school and work and a couple of fun things thrown in there here and there (kid birthday parties, painting pumpkins with friends, etc).

I did receive some good news recently and that is that my Dad is flying my brother Jimmy, Megan and sweet Emma in over Halloween weekend! SO, the plan is to trick or treat in Fargo! Crazy!

We've got a couple of weeks until then uncluding an MEA week this week. Hopefully I can get some pictures taken to share with you all.

Memo Recorder

That's what I should carry around with me during the day when I have a "blog thought."

Like today Delaney said something so, well, Delaney. But, as usual, now I can't remember what it was.
She says these dryly funny remarks all the time.

Like the other day when we were eating dinner and Cecelia held up a french fry and said "Look at how big this one is!" and Delaney goes "I don't want to talk about it."

I can't tell you why it's funny when she says it, but it just is.

Speaking of my Bill

(Bill Heer, Bryant Cooper, Zach Clark)

So he turns 33 on Saturday and runs his first marathon on Sunday.
What's not amazing about that???

I'm so proud of my hubby.

10 Years

In September of 1999 Bill and I had our first date - in my apartment.

Don't get me wrong, he had asked me to go out for dinner, but I offered to cook instead.

He was so sweet - he dressed up and brought a bottle of wine - and he was only 22!

The picture above it actually us with Cecelia at my Mom and Rick's boat which is about half way through our journey so far.

I really can't believe how fast time goes. Back then I couldn't have imagined being with someone for ten years!

I'm so excited about this milestone and where we have come to.

Love you Bill.