VALENTINES WEEKEND

Matthew was SICK.....

Morgan was on a Youth Group Ski Trip in WV....

Bruce & Michael were 'hangin out in downtown Chas....

Yes, being married is fabulous... esp after 15+ years. You come to accept that sometimes

Valentines Day is not THAT romantic...kids get sick, life happens....

So while Morgan was skiing in WV with her BFF's, poor Matt was burning up with fever

laying on the couch, in the bed, on the chair, anywhere to try to get comfortable.

I sent bruce & michael off to enjoy our wonderful city. bruce is like that, he loves to take one of the kids and go sightseeing in our own town. i love that about him...hummm so really my Valentines gift is having a family, a husband who spends time with me and with each child.

having time to take care of a sick child and texting my teen back and forth while she

is on a youth group trip. Its playing monopoly and reading for hours to a sick child....

One more thing, I love simplicity.

Sick day...

Ok, i will be completely honest, I AM SOOO GLAD TO BE HOME TODAY!!!

i DO love my job, but in my heart, i am a "stay home mom". With that being said, yes I am sorry Matthew is sick, but I am happily home being a nurse to my own child. He is almost 12, so I rarely get the chance to dote on him. Morgan and Matthew will only put up with doting when they are not feeling well. So i am doing the TOTAL mom thing. Yes... vicks vapor rub, chicken soup, pillow and blanket on the couch. Unfortunately, he had a school dance tonight and can't go. Unfortunately, my wonder hubby sent flowers to me at work today and I AM NOT THERE!! The secretary called me and I insisted she read the card to me. Relunctantly, feeling like she was violating my privacy, she did it anyway. I told her I am from a big family and require little privacy Thanks Bruce, can't wait to see my flowers.

Michael turns 9 !!!

On February 10th at 5pm our youngest, Michael came into the world. Such a quiet, calm little baby. Of course, being the 3rd, I had no worries and JUST ENJOYED the baby enormously. Like puppies, they grow up too fast and now here he is 9 years old and me and Bruce are wondering where the time went.....

So, we ordered his favorite food, Arby's beef and cheddar and had a small cake, family party. In true Michael style, he raved about the ordeal. "I love all this attention" he said. And being the youngest with a teen sister, he wanted an Ipod for his gift. Matthew was more than happy to assist in choosing the style and color. Morgan graciously down loaded "hip" songs for him. Having a big sister & brother is sooo great!!! As soon as Matthew gets well ( yes he is sick ) Michael will choose a friend to take to Pirate Cove for the day. They will be treated to gocarts, laser tag, yummy food like Coke and pizza. They will be thoroughly entertained and worn out... He is in the process of choosing that friend, what a hard choice.... Of course his class was treated to doughnuts on his birthday, so I reminded him that we really DID include everyone.

Tonight as I tuck in my 9 year old, read him a story by his favorite author, Roahl Dahl, snuggled next to him, I will feel like the luckiest mom ever. I will thank God for my children and the blessing of a few more years of "tucking in" complete with stories & prayers recited out loud...