We have been going hard lately, but it all broke down yesterday afternoon.  Lex came home with a bunch of Social Studies homework, including work he mistakenly thought was done and was now several days late.  He also had a big packet about the elections that involved lots of reading, long answers, summarizing, and deep thinking.  He was stressed!  We got home and he collapsed on the floor in tears.  He told me he just couldn’t handle life these days.  I asked if it was just the homework, or something else too.  He got himself together long enough to say, “Something else happened.  Wednesday night.”   Daisy.  Then he was curled in my lap in tears again.

We agreed to skip karate and had a good snack instead.  As the afternoon went on and we worked though his homework, I started feeling worse and worse.  I was hoping to go to a middle school PTO meeting, but by that time I was snuggled in two sweaters and a scarf and not going anywhere!  Lex got his homework done just before bedtime, and I went to bed right after the kids with a fever of 101.6.

The fever broke over night, but the nausea began.  I am spending today on the couch, binging on Glee.  Just hit season 4, which feels like the “shark jump” season.  Maybe it’s time for a nap instead.

I joined the PTO this year and found they were mid-way through planning a Color-A-Thon fundraiser.  It seemed like a very weird event, but everyone swears they are fun.  The idea of running and having people throw colored powered in your face was a tough sell for this family.  I couldn’t talk either kid into coming, though truthfully I didn’t try overly hard because I didn’t really want to go either!  But, I’m on the PTO and we needed more volunteers, so off I went this morning in the cold and in the drizzle.  There was plenty to do and the time flew by!  During the run I ended up working a color station and throwing pink powder at everyone as they went by. I thought that would be a good choice, considering my current breathing situation, but it turns out I probably inhaled more powder than I would have if I were running!  Oh well!  I worked with a fun lady (another PTO person) and the morning flew by quickly.  The drizzle stopped just as the run began and everyone had a great time!  Lots of kids were there and many asked if we could do it again next year.  We’ll see.  :)

Pretty in pink!

Then I got home, took a quick shower, started to eat lunch only to be interrupted by a traumatized Eve who just discovered an American Doll massacre in her room, thanks to a bored Arlo.  It took her awhile to recover.  The dolls will be headed to the hospital tomorrow morning.  Then off to the grocery store, home to drop off groceries, then off again for First Lego League.  FLL is a challenging group of newbies this year.  Needless to say, I am enjoying my well earned glass of wine tonight!  :)

Tomorrow is a no-school day, except now I’m a teacher and have to go to school! Bummer!!  And double bummer for my kids, they have to go too!  Haha.

This was the weekend that wasn’t.  Maybe next weekend I’ll make it all the way through the Sunday paper.  Good thing I don’t attempt the New York Times!

Watching the fireworks through the door.

We had an exciting evening.  I put Eve in bed then headed out with Arlo for his evening walk.  At the end of the street we heard a huge boom!  It was a little disconcerting, but before too long there were many more books and I remembers that it is Homecoming weekend and the football game was just ending.  Fireworks started appearing through the trees.  I wanted a better view, but Arlo wanted to be HOME!  He practically dragged me all the way back to the house, sprinting across the lawn and up the front steps.  I get inside to come Eve standing in the kitchen with her blanket, stuffies, and tears rolling down her face.  I guess it’s a good thing Arlo dragged me home so fast!  He rushed upstairs and she fell into my arms.  I managed to get everyone calmed down and we enjoyed the rest of the show through the front door.  Needless to say it was a late bedtime for everyone.  TGIF!!  

After being the big man on campus yesterday, Lex went right back to being my little boy this morning when he kicked and cried his way through the flu shot clinic. We eventually managed to get it done, but he sure didn’t make it easy. Eve put up a fuss for awhile, but when Lex kicked it into high gear she pulled herself together. I really appreciate how they take turns with the tantrums! He was so worked up that he had to sit down on the bench in the lobby on the way out and get himself back together. He was hyperventilating and was worried he’d throw up. Good times.

Then we came home, cleaned up the basement (sort of), and recruited some neighborly muscle to help us move our new (super old!) piano! We picked it up earlier this week from a lady who was giving it away. It’s an “organo” which means organ and piano in one. Who knew that was a thing?!

Thank goodness for strong men!

It needs a little tuning, a lot of cleaning, and some leg repair – but I love it anyway!

Lex spent a fair amount of time down in the basement playing Frere Jacques by ear on an untuned piano. He’ll have to reteach himself after we get it tuned next week! :)

We decided to end the day with make-your-own pizzas and a movie. Yummy!

Yes, I ate the whole thing! Yum and ugh!

Oh, I also made two loaves of banana bread. The house smells great!

This picture is from last night, but a cute way to end the post. Eve was exhausted from her Friday so she took a book and snuggled in my bed with Arlo. I make the bed every morning and by evening it usually has a little Arlo nest dug in it. He likes to snuggle right in and put his head on my pillow! No wonder I need allergy meds!

Sweetness

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