busy, busy, busy...

Ahhh... so much going on this time of year I can hardly see straight.

I am busy with work... these kids always keep me on my toes. I am in the process of hiring an assistant which is SO awesome! I am thrilled that they are allowing me to do it because it will take a little bit of the stress of the job off my shoulders and will allow me to share it with someone else! :) I've had 2 excellent interviews and one more on Monday. I believe it is going to be a tough decision.

I have been home sick since last Sunday. Monday I seriously thought I was going to die. I had a fever and was achy. I had a terrible head/chest cold and could not stop coughing and sneezing. It was so bad that Greg slept on the couch for 3 nights! He didn't even want to be near me.

Monday was the WORST though because I had the kids home with me. That is THE worst thing ever for a parent. Having to take care of kids when you are sick yourself. I only wanted to lay on the couch. I cried all morning. I was so angry at Greg's work for not allowing him to have the day off. Ugh. I hate days like that.

Tuesday he was able to call in and stay home, thank God. Ellie had a parent breakfast at preschool and I just new I couldn't take her and I also felt terrible that she would have to go alone. So Greg was able to go and had someone else watch Cooper while they were there. I had the entire day to myself to lay in bed and rest. It was beautiful!

Wednesday we took our first trip out of the house in 5 days (!) to Trader Joe's. I instantly fell in love. I wish we had one closer. I'd be there every other day. We bought so much food and 10 bottles of wine for $38! I'm going back again on Wednesday and can't wait. I think it is going to become a weekly habit and my main grocery store. Everything was so much better than the stores in the town I live in. It's well worth the 50 mile drive.

Since my last post we had Ellie's preschool screening. She did excellent. She is such a smarty pants. I am so proud of her. I'm a bit nervous in that she will be starting Kindergarten and will have to go all day 5 days a week. Preschool is only 2 days a week for 2.5 hours. It is going to be culture shock for her and I'm so afraid of what it will be like. She still needs a nap or is a wretched brat by 4 pm. I can't imagine what she is going to be like at 3 pm when I pick her up from a day of so much stimulation. Ugh. I am dreading this change. I know it'll all work out, am just worried. And honestly it'll probably be harder on momma than her. :)

Oh and all this snow is just ick. I am so over it already. They are saying another storm is coming Monday which will bring 6 more inches. I think 20 is already enough. I need May to get here FAST. We got rid of our 4 wheel drive vehicle this fall in order to have enough room for a 3rd baby sometime in the future. Foolish. I could have crammed 3 car seats across couldn't I have?

What a jumbled mess of a post.

Bread making is going well. I am looking for a recipe for something not quite so dense. Anyone have one? I'd like something light and fluffier for sandwiches. I am going to try a new one right now but am open to other suggestions.

Time for naps and more bread making. Have a good weekend all!