January Comes to a Close

So today is the last day of January. So many things have changed this month and I have a new outlook in many aspects of life. One tornado a week and a day ago has changed so much for me in a few seconds, but I know that there are many blessings to come out of this truly tragic event.
This morning the school had a small gift for the parents as part of Catholic Schools Week. It is always a fun morning in carpool when they do this. The kids are excited and it means a lot to me that they do this for the parents. Having my boys in Catholic School is definitely not easy, but I know that it is what they need and that it will make them the best that they can be throughout life.
One more load of laundry and I will be done, well caught up. As you all know laundry never really ends. I was so proud of this very small feat though. Of course I left it on the bed, which does not make Brandon very happy. I will get better on that note.
The boys' had great days today and did pretty good at basketball practice. John Michael was not feeling it as much as Danny, but that is okay. He will get there.
Well, I am off to bed, I was so far behind on my blog mainly because until tonight I have sat down and fallen asleep. Things will get better.

Lazy Sunday

Danny called early this morning and was ready to come home. It was not too early about 8:00. I am always glad when my boys come home from a spend the night night. I always miss them, as they get older I will probably always be a little sad I know that they are going to be the go go go type just like I was.
We wanted to go to Mass this morning, especially with the new translation starting today, but we were all so tired and to say it was nasty is a definite understatement. I know that it is not a good excuse, but it is the truth.
I worked on the laundry some, but more than that I worked on pictures and homework. With Thanksgiving I have fallen behind and I am going to have to do some serious rear end busting to get caught back up. I do not like to be running right on time, much less late. Early is the way that I like to roll. We will see how this week works with me.
I had to cancel 2 shoots today because of the rain. With Christmas coming soon, I just hope the weather cooperates a little better. Tomorrow is not looking too good either though. We shall see. Everything will work out the way that it is supposed to though.
Well I am off. Trying to get the boys' in the shower and ready for bed and tomorrow. It seems to be easier said than done.
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Alive!

Seriously thankful to be alive today. I cannot remember when I was that sick. I do not like the stomach bug at all. I feel so helpless.
I was not able to do anything, which means even more photo sessions that have to be rescheduled. YAY, not really. I was on a seriously tight schedule and now it is even tighter. It will all work out though!
Danny stayed home with me today and pretty much laid around all day like I did. He seemed better though before bedtime, definitely good news. John Michael was able to go to school, which was definitely a good thing. He did not need to miss anymore, neither did Danny, but you have to do what you have to do.
By the time Brandon and John Michael got home I felt half human again. I decided to take a shower and see if that would help. It definitely did! Which is a good thing since this weekend is jammed with photo sessions! Watch out Birmingham, I need SMILES!

Ode' to the Mac Truck

Well, I am behind posting pictures and writing, but I am going to get better. I swear I need some serious organization help. I will get there though.

So I had writing Saturday and Sundays blog, but not uploaded the pictures. Well, Mondays blog (which is this one) needed to be written and pictures uploaded. Hopefully tonight I will be back on track!

Now Monday was horrible day....let me explain. I have asthma which is something I do not talk about very often. Well, it decided t swing into full gear, and I slept in Brandon's recliner. I literally spent the day dozing on and off. When I was awake it was because I was coughing.

I am super thankful for the doctor who did not make me come in but called me in meds. I have a dose pack, which normally I would not take for issues some of you know, but I truly feel like if I did not then I would end up in the hospital. Needless to say I am not game for that. I also got an antibiotic and a new inhaler. When Brandon came back from the drug store for me I felt like he had chosen one of everything.

Brandon ended up having to take the boys to school and pick them up. There is no way that I could have driven, and I was not even going to try. I was so appreciative for all of his help.

I am hoping that when the Mac truck comes back to town he can bypass our house completely. Being sick takes up too much time and effort. I would much rather it be me than the boys, but I would much prefer it to be none of us. So Mac next time please miss our turn...there are many detours!

To Go

So today was seriously wild. I was determined to be productive, and most importantly get tuition paid. Well, I got to the school, and the bank did not stamp the checks. Needless to say I was NOT happy! I was on my way to the bank when the bottom fell out. I am not one to be scared of storms, but this was insane. The wind and the rain were solid. I ended up pulling over twice and then a little prayer for me to get home was answered. The boys were freaking out which was making it even harder to stay calm.

When we got home I was so frazzled I asked Brandon if he would stop and get dinner. What I bought for us to have would have taken about 3 hours to cook, and at that point I needed to unwind not cook. Brandon is such a great person he came home with Zaxby's for us all. I appreciate him so much.

Well, I am off since it is almost 8 and I have two boys to get up, with the hopes that they will be able to go to bed later. Hopefully I will be able to blog on time tonight ;)