Week in Review ~ 3/30

It was a whirlwind week leading up to spring break, but it was filled with many things we had been looking forward to. Avery and I went to Sunday school on Sunday, then Ned and Sam joined us. Sam did not cry when we left him, prompting us to ask Ms. Tonya to keep the nursery each time.  After nap time we went to see my parents to celebrate my dad's birthday.  We are visiting in a quiet sitting area now, so we can let the kids play and tear up without too much trouble.  We went to Panera Bread for dinner after that, and while we were there we found out that it was snowing/icing at home.  Our ride home was long and nerve-wracking for me.  In just 30 miles we passed 8 cars off the road.  I was so happy to get home safely and know my dad was home safe as well.  I had heard about a fatal wreck on the road he travels, so I had held my breath until I heard from him.

Monday morning started off with a delay because of the roads.  Shortened Mondays on a short week are always appreciated.  Avery had her Easter egg hunt and party at Bible Zone last night.  We took some treats to her teachers since it was the last night for the year.  She came home with lots of eggs and goodies.

Sam was ready for a party too.

Tuesday night I had a program at school, so Ned picked the kids up.  In between school and the program, I went to my parents' to put away their Santas.  Slowly but surely we're getting their Christmas decorations put away.  Our program was over about 8 p.m. so I got home a little before 9.

We came home to a fun surprise Wednesday.  The Millers egged us!  What a neat idea, and one that I want to try next year.  It's hard to surprise people when you work.

Avery had a fun time finding the eggs that Camden hid.

After that we got ready to go to Pre-K open house.  Someone was feeling a little sassy.

On Thursday I picked the kids up and we headed to Conway Photo Shop to have Sam's one-year portraits done.  I had not felt well all day and I was nervous about how Sam would do at that time of the day.  He did so well, almost well enough to make me want to squeeze him into an outfit of Ned's to do more pictures, but I didn't.  We came home and Ned was fixing breakfast for dinner.  We got the kids to bed, he went to drill, and I was asleep on the sofa by 8:30 p.m.

Friday arrived finally, bringing the start of spring break and our five year wedding anniversary.  We got out of school at 1 p.m. and I went to Franklin to pick up some groceries and Easter things.  I was not at all pleased with what I had for Easter baskets but couldn't find anything I wanted.  Probably a sure sign no one needed anything.  Jennifer had her Easter egg hunt that afternoon.  This buddy will be all in the action next year.

Once we got home, Sam managed to sneak a piece of candy, thus giving him his first experience with chocolate candy, peanut butter, and foil.  That afternoon Mimi came and kept the kids so that Ned and I could go out for our anniversary.  I was nervous leaving Sam but figured enough time had passed so that if he had a reaction, it wouldn't be a bad one.  We went to our favorite restaurant at the lake and had a great time and great meal.  Although we had decided no gifts, Ned surprised me with a gift certificate for a monogrammed rain coat from The Whimzy Tree here in town.  Ned must think it's time to replace my Gap rain coat from my senior year of high school.  We got home about 8:15 p.m. and Avery's bedroom light was still on.  I was just sure she was up sick, but she and Mimi were reading a story.  I got to put her to bed, so that ended my night well.

Ned got up with the kids Saturday morning since I still wasn't feeling well.  We were supposed to go to an Easter egg hunt at the Millers' church, but I decided I wasn't feeling up to it.  I spent the rest of the day wishing we had because the weather was so nice, but I think it would have probably been pushing Sam's nap time.  Avery and I dyed eggs that morning while Sam napped.

After lunch I went and spent the afternoon with my mom.  I coughed and coughed and prayed no one would kick me out.  I drove through Sonic on the way home for a grilled cheese and strawberry limeade because they sounded like healing foods.  I was home in time to see everyone before bed and to put Sam to bed.  Ned had a bit of trouble getting Avery to bed because she was worried the Easter Bunny was coming in her room.  They finally decided that closing her door and writing the bunny a note would take care of the problem.  All this from the child who said all week she wanted to go sit on his lap.  Once everyone was in bed I did the bunny preparations then laid down to get ready for our busy day.