Wednesday, April 27th

Zach woke up running around and looking like he was back to 100%! Woohoo...or so I thought! We dropped Lucas off at school, and then headed over to Target. The boys and I all got new sandals, and the boys got some new swim trunks. We were running critically low on bubbles so we bought the biggest jug that I could find! Then we made a Costco run. Brought everything home and put stuff in the freezer and fridge, and left to go get Lucas from school. I had just put gas in the car at Costco. And I came up with this totally random idea to head down to see Shoshone Falls on Thursday after swim lessons. I called Casey to see what he thought, and since he wasn't exactly dying to go (after growing up in Jerome and having seen the falls a million times) he was fine if I wanted to do it. Lucas asked if we could go now instead of waiting until tomorrow, so I called Casey back and informed him of the change in plans. I located the portable dvd players and put them in the car, grabbed some snacks for the return trip, and we left right after lunch! We had to make a stop in Mountain Home for Zach to poop, but he seemed fine, so onward we went. The falls were absolutely beautiful, and noisy to boot. Lucas had been asking me if there would be people waiting to ride over the falls, and if we could. Zach thought it sounded fun...and then they saw the falls! Lucas told me to be careful when I walked up to the railing of the fence to take a picture. He wanted to make sure that I'd never get my camera back if it fell down! Haha!! We didn't stay too long as Zach was starting to get really whiney. I figured he needed a nap, and the car ride home would be perfect timing. We made a slight detour in Jerome to see the house where daddy grew up, which Lucas thought was way cool. Only he didn't understand why he didn't get to see more of it. I told him that there were other people living there now, and they wouldn't want us to ring the doorbell and ask to see the inside of the house where daddy grew up...he still doesn't understand why that isn't polite! Zach could've cared less, but he was so tired and cranky at that point. We headed back down the road and Zach finally decided to sleep when he hit the off ramp at the mall. So he got about 15 minutes of nap, since we hit Boise straight up 5 o'clock and rush hour traffic. We weren't even home 5 minutes, and as I was taking sleepy, cranky boy's shoes off he puked all over me and the floor. Arghhhhhh!!! Here we go again!!!! He crashed on the blankets at the side of the couch, Casey cooked dinner, and I got to clean up the mess. After dinner Casey and Lucas headed outside to water the sod where the construction had torn up a part of our lawn. Zach perked up and decided to go out and play with dad and brother. He was out there having a grand old time playing with bubbles and such. That kid loves to keep me guessing as to what he's up to. The boys also got their first real shower tonight. Lucas has decided that it's time to learn how to shower, so that means that they both get to learn how to shower! Lucas should be good to go on his own here after a few more times with my help. Zach on the other hand...it shall be awhile!!

Tuesday, April 26th

Woke up feeling a tiny bit better, but oh so tired from Zach being awake one million times throughout the night. The craving for my Starbucks was intense, but I didn't figure that it would be good for my tummy. My Sprite and Cherry Coke Zero was going to have to do the trick. I get to work and my tech was not feeling well either, so he went home as soon as my 2nd tech got there. Thankfully, even though we had our warehouse order to put away, it was a relatively slow day, and it didn't beat me up too bad. We ordered Papa John's pizza since I hadn't had much nausea that day. Zach hadn't puked all day, although he thought he had to a couple of times. I was lazy and watched Biggest Loser and the new Voice show before calling it a night.

Monday, April 25th

Woke up feeling terrible, dealing with immense nausea and diarrhea for myself....and more puking from Zach. Called in to work, but decided not to call in for Tuesday morning, which I was sure to regret after the fact. And to top off all of this, my damn cell phone was giving me much grief. I had to plug the magic jack back in so that we could use the home phone. Come to find out that Casey was having the exact same issues with his cell phone...at least he had a work phone to use in the meantime. While commiserating with Zach, mother nature entertained us with quite a springtime thunder and lightning storm. The rain was pounding down, and Lucas tells me, 'wow mom, that cow has a really full bladder today'. Made me laugh quite hard! It's because I'm always telling him that it's raining like a cow peeing on a flat rock. One of the things I always heard my dad say to me growing up. I so needed that on a day like this...there's nothing worse than a sick kid except when mom is sick too! I didn't have energy to even load the dishwasher or do some dishes. I had no choice but to do a few loads of laundry however, with all of the puking that was going on. And the movie filled afternoon with us lying around was the perfect time to work on getting my dear blog caught up. I'm getting there, and vowing not to get so darn far behind again!!!!! A few minutes a day is all that's necessary, but somehow it just doesn't get high enough on the priority list most days! I've decided that the picture thing is part of my mental block against it, so I'll focus on the words rather than the pictures, and if I should happen to have a picture it'll be a bonus for the day! I tried at the last minute to call Krystle and switch shifts with her for Tuesday, but she wasn't feeling well either, so it was an early bedtime for me, in the hopes that I may be semi ready for Tuesday morning at work (with no Starbucks no less).

Happy Easter, Sunday, April 24th

Easter morning! Such fun for the boys! The EB put an egg right next to Lucas' clock, and so even though he was awake long before it, he waited patiently until 7:30 to start the hunting, and came running ever so excitedly into our room to inform us that the EB had been here! They discovered their baskets and their goodies! Megamind and Bolt were the 'big' gifts. They also got new color wonder coloring books and markers, mini kites and chocolate bunnies. It was so much fun to have both boys sooooo into the holiday spirit this year! They went to church with Grandma after breakfast. Casey and I went for a bike ride since I didn't have time for 1 and 1/2 hours of running, and hadn't done any of my long runs. As soon as I was done with that it was time for all of the preparations to begin. Ham, twice baked potatoes, spinach dip, salad, dinner rolls, jello salad, green bean casserole and veggies for the dip were what's for dinner. I had also planned a beautiful egg shaped fruit pizza for dessert, and it turned out marvelously! And then 15 minutes before everyone arrived, and 45 minutes before dinner was to be served, Zach started puking! Talk about stress...I hadn't finished cooking, and with Grandpa's surgery just over a week away, I was worried about him or Grandma getting sick. UGHHHHH!!!!! So what started off as a very happy Easter ended up in misery for Casey and I, and my poor little man!

Saturday, April 23rd

The BIG egg hunt down at the Fairgrounds. Had planned on getting there early to help set up. BUT, the power went off some time in the middle of the night, and it was the one day where the kids actually slept in until 8am! We did make it in plenty of time for the hunt though. They had all kinds of fun stuff for the kids...the easter bunny, the smoke house, a fire truck, an ambulance, arts and crafts, and a chance to win some cool prizes. We came home and had some lunch, then it was time to get serious since I had the family coming over for dinner the next day. I got to go grocery shopping, and Casey entertained the boys with some much needed lawn mowing. They have so much fun 'helping' dad and I with the yard work this year...they're pretty cute! Casey and I watched the movie Red after the boys went to bed. And half through the movie I remembered that I needed to get the Easter baskets and eggs ready for the morning festivities! So I got the pleasure of stuffing about 5 dozen eggs, and then got to hide them. Lucas got such a kick out of the fact that the eb was in his room hiding eggs while he slept last year that I did it in both boys rooms, as well as our bedroom this year. I've always loved the holidays, but I truly love them 1000 times more since I've got kids that can get into the holiday spirit! Their enthusiasm is oh so contagious!!!!

Thursday and Friday, April 21st and 22nd

Thursday was nothing exciting, another day of swim lessons, and both boys did great. And of course there was work after that. Friday was an exciting day! Even though I had to start it off with work! The boys had their egg hunt at preschool and daycare. They also painted their faces to make them look like bunny rabbits! My super handsome boys were super adorable!! Casey got to have lunch with his buddy Pete. Since Pete doesn't work with him anymore they rarely get to have lunch together, but this was just like the good ol' days, it was a Hugo's lunch Friday! And of course after working for 8 hours at that place that I can't stand, I was in no mood to cook. I asked the boys where they wanted to go for dinner, and of course Red Robin was their first choice, and vetoed. Vina was the 2nd choice and vetoed, since we'd just been there. Casa Mexico was the 3rd choice, and a fabulous one at that!!! I NEVER veto mexican food!!! Once the boys were in bed I retreated to the scrap room, and Casey played online with his friends. Since I've stopped teaching workshops back in February, I've managed to get 48 pages done!!!!! I'm so proud of myself! Just wishing it were a bigger drop in the big ol' bucket! It sure does feel good to scrap the night away, and know that it's all for me!!!

Wednesday, April 20th

Lucas got to go on a Xplore field trip at preschool this morning. He came home with a bag full of pine cones, flowers, rocks and a magnifying glass. Sounds like it was a huge success...he had a ball!! I had forgotten to take my zyrtec before I took him to preschool so I told Zach that I didn't want to go to kick. He told me that I had to go because he wanted to make new friends at the gym! How funny is that, my 3 year old telling me that I had to go to the gym!! So of course, I can't argue with that cute little man, I went. I was mad as soon as I got there though. You cannot do childwatch without the family membership, unless you want to pay the drop in rate every time, which is a ridiculous $8.50 a pop!!!!!! And if I upgrade my membership to the family one, it goes up to $67 a month (from $42), and I still have to pay the $17 a month for the childwatch. So instead of $42 a month I'd be paying double that to do the childwatch, one day a week, for a little over an hour...not hardly worth it if you ask me. I was really bummed because I LOVE that Wednesday morning kick class. Looks like it's Saturday or nothing, and because it's hard on the ol' legs, Saturday's are out until after my half marathon!! BUMMER!! I'll eventually get over it! After lunch we headed over to see Tom at Brownfield's for what is hopefully our last visit with him for Zach's club foot shoes/brace. He said that his feet looked great. And then he went over the signs to watch for if he is indeed finished with the brace in a couple of months, the signs that his feet are reverting back to the club foot position. Hopefully they won't revert! I don't want to go back to shoes or anything else, not after all this kid has been through!