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By Moriah on February 29th, 2012
It’s completely frustrating to feel totally wiped out and have your 2-year-old running the house. Andy had a cold last week and then I got it. Easy things like nursing the baby take a hefty toll. And it’s hard to corral a bunch of rowdy kids without a voice. I mean really.
They had a winter break from school last week, Wednesday thru Sunday. It was SO nice. I had an appointment for our van to be fixed while we wouldn’t need it for carpool. Found out late Friday they hadn’t had a chance to fix it so was back in the shop Monday. I hate feeling stranded. (Although…hyped up on cold meds – I shouldn’t have been driving anyway.)
We did several things over the break, set up Ethan’s new bed (thanks Mom!),
taught Madeline how to use a cookbook and bake banana bread,
She’s done it three times now, the last being Sunday afternoon WHILE I WAS TAKING A NAP. I woke up to find she’d ALREADY made the batter (we had a little conversation about asking first and cleaning up the mess when you’re finished). It turned out fine except I did bite down on one lump of baking soda.
We played a lot outside, loving the warmer days. We sure got off EASY this winter. I’m sure it’s because I was prepared and had snow gear for everyone. ;)
And then we been working with Ethan and his sitting up skillz…
This week was rough getting back into the swing of homework and having a mama sick. Andy generally takes Wednesdays off so I was able to get away today for a quiet break, which is a really really REALLY good thing!
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As always, it’s fun to catch up on your blog. You’re doing great, by the way. The kids, the house, the whole darn thing. I was just telling a friend who lives near you about your kids’ cute clothes the other day. They are too much!
Oh, look. Apparently my name is Olivai now!
I can’t believe you’re at the baking stage! I can’t wait until B can whip up a pan of brownies while I “supervise.” :) Think next year is too early to start her?
if you don’t mind her blowing in the flour
Ah….warms my heart to see my precious grandchildren!! Can’t wait to have some of Madeline’s banana bread!! So thankful you are feeling better. Love you much, Mom