Returning to Normal

The grandmothers paid us a welcome visit this past week. Grandma Lolo and Grandma Paula got here a week ago last Thursday (I dare you to ask them for a 'Days Inn Endorsement') and left this Thursday morning. I'm afraid they got a very realistic picture of just how crazy it is in our household. I hardly noticed they were here, for all the running around we had to do. But it was still a very enjoyable visit. Emma was a little bit gunshy of Grandma Lolo's neckbrace, but finally started coming around. Shelby went to school and cried all morning Thursday because of their departure. (Reminds you of the 'good ole days,' doesn't it, Renee?) Shelby was having an especially good time learning how to knit from Grandma Paula. They made it safely home on Friday (I dare you to ask them for their endorsement of 'Nicole, the Directions Goddess').

During last Tuesday's storm, which tore up Joel and Linda's yard and car with 70-80 mph winds, the Grandmas were at home with Emma, wondering why I kept calling to ask if they were OK. We clocked a gust of 37 mph and got a whopping .48" of rain.

Now, the return to normal part. I was sick with a fever and stomach cramps all day yesterday (Friday). Had to go pick Kaitlyn up from school at 1:30 with 102.5 temp and a very bad cough. I'm feeling better this morning, but Kaitlyn and Stacy now have fevers and coughs. Benjamin had to sing at the 'Parent University' thingy this morning at VMS. Mrs. Parker said she was very impressed with him. I never had any doubts. So, we will just spend the remainder of our weekend licking our wounds and trying to recuperate for another week. Only one month to go till Spring Break!