Today was Easter Monday so Danny was out of school, John Michael had school and Brandon had work. Today started with Brandon headed off to work and me having a few minutes of quite, because the boys' got to sleep late. Not too late, but later than 6:30, in fact an extra hour.
We took John Michael to school and then went and ran a few errands that I had to do. Then we came home and Danny helped me scrapbook some. Trying to get these caught up can be slightly overwhelming so he had fun cutting and even glued some for me. He got some gift cards from the Easter Bunny also known as EB. Needless to say spending them was a top priority so we headed to Target so he could use his card there and I could get some coat hangers. Then to Michael's where again he used his card and I ended up getting a scrapbook for these little notes that I want to keep but do not really fit in with my other books. Anyway they had some 12x12 books on sale for 4.99. A deal I could not pass up, especially when they will work perfect for these! I might go and get another, but we will have to see.
We went to lunch, which was nice because it has been a while since the two of us have had lunch together. It is nice to have some one on one time with my boys. While talking he told me that his teacher used to teach at St. Barnabas, which is cool since that is where I went.
We headed out to get John Michael and then came home. They played since there was no homework. Tomorrow will be a different story as we will have to rush home, get homework done and get to the ballpark. We had the left over chicken and dumplings for dinner. I am hoping that I can stall until winter on making them again, but they are Danny's favorite so it is doubtful. When Brandon got home we went to CVS and Walgreens so that John Michael could start spending his cards and Danny could spend his last 2.
Now I will say John Michael wiped out the CVS card and has about .75 left at Walgreens. He does still have $10 at both Target and Michael's since he was not with us. Danny was much more careful, he has money left on all 4 cards. The funny thing is had it been my money he would have had it spent and more. If only he knew. Of course since I did not have money to help him get more than what was on his card he had to keep it under $10. I was really proud of him.
The picture is of the new blooms on the knockout rose bush that John Michael picked out to add to the Rose Garden we are making in the back yard.
Well, I am off hopefully to bed soon. I have to get these boys to bed and get ready for the day tomorrow. I have a lot to get done around the house and am confident that I can get it done, as long as I stay focused. If only they still put ephedrine in Stackers...I loved those in college.
Before I go to bed I will be praying for all of my family and friends. I know that prayer is our way of communicating with God and I also know that it is the one thing that I can do for everyone, whether asked to or not.
