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A crappy week

It's been a crappy week. Or a really bad Seinfeld episode. Take your pick Had a bad cold which I was pretty confident was going to turn into a sinus infection. 24 hours later I had a sinus infection. I know this because I felt like I wanted to rip my teeth out. I couldn't move but dragged myself and my kids into the doctor, ready to beg for drugs. She suggested doing a nasal swab for the flu. Sure, why not Didnt realize the swab was going to feel like the insides of your nose were being ripped out 24 hours later; confirmed Influenza A (the bad kind of flu. Although not really sure there is a good kind of flu) And then I didnt leave my bed. Was supposed to go to NYC with dear husband and children. One night at the inlaws, one night at the NY Palace hotel--a night away with no kids, a good dinner, a getaway. Not meant to be. Dear Husband went because I didnt want him here while I'm breathing swine flu around the house. In the meantime, my cat of 15 years is sick. She has beco...

What I 've learned so far from being a Mother

Parenthood reiterated the fact I have little patience I stress and worry...a lot Before I was a parent I swore my kids wouldnt watch a lot of TV, that went out the window by the time they were one. Being a stay at home mom is a really tough job There's nothing better than experiencing Disney through the eyes of your children The tooth fairy really is a frightening concept I wish I could keep them in a bubble sometimes No matter how hard I try, my children will never be great eaters Or athletes They will; however, be thougtful and funny. Short tempered like their mother, observant like their father. Being a parent is the hardest job I'll ever had And the most rewarding

What I learned this Winter

My $90 North Face Snow Boots were a smart investment Icicles really do form all around your house Am pretty sure I wont see the exact color of my car again until May That goes for my lawn too LL Bean was the only store around to still stock boys snow pants I really dont like soup I get why bears hibernate I understand why Florida exisists Next year we should start school earlier in order to avoid going to school until June 30th My UGG slippers were worth every penny I hate the color white Paxatawny Phil didnt see its shadow. Somehow I dont believe we will be having an early Spring