Ugh

Ugh. What a horrendous day. The stomach flu has once again raged through our house. It started last Monday with Peanut and (hopefully) ended with me today. Although we all got it, oddly enough Trophy Hub and I got it the worst. I thought I had dodged it, but I should have known. I always get it.

Trophy Hub had to be into work early, Peanut was at school and Bubba was at the babysitter's house. When I picked up the boys I told them that they had to be extra good tonight and they were great. TH stopped home a few times because he's working this area. The first time, he brought me a Sprite and the second time he got the boys in bed for me. He was definitely my MVP today.

I am, after 15 hours, starting to feel better. My body is aching really bad and I was able to keep Aleve down so it's helping. I hope that I can get a good night's sleep so I can make it to work tomorrow. I have a bad feeling that I may need tomorrow to recover.

Ugh.

Spring has sprung

Yesterday, we did one of our favorite things. We went plant shopping! I know, I know, we're party animals. Trophy Hub is partial to Lowe's over Menards, but we hit both. Rabbits have killed several of our shrubs up front, so we're working on replacing them. Our house faces north so it is mostly shaded and getting shrubs and plants that can tolerate that is difficult. We came up with a red wine lilac for the corner that gets some sun and a peony for the backyard by our bedroom window. I'm excited to see how these will grow this summer!

We also picked out a new patio table since we've been through 2 tables in the last 3-4 years. Glass table tops don't agree with our laziness about taking umbrellas out when storms are approaching. So we got a metal table with (removable) tile squares. We still have chairs that we like so now we'll just need to get an umbrella and a base. We really like to eat outside, so we're looking forward to using it!

Goodbye Dollywood, Hello Florida!

We dumped Dollywood (rather swiftly) for Florida. We have a very weak spot for it. My husband is weak for fishing and I am weak for warm weather, the ocean and shopping.

I am so excited to go in July! Every other time we have taken the kiddos, it's been February or March and the ocean has just been too cold to swim in. Well...too cold for Bubba to swim in. Peanut is a die hard, but he usually can't convince anyone to go in with him. Even so, they could spend all day at the beach.

So, we are going to spend 10 glorious days worshiping the sun, the boat, the strip malls, the restaurants and the beaches.

Is it July yet?

I don't get it

I have to admit it.

I don't get it. I don't get why "Two and a half men" is so funny. Maybe you have to be a man or half a man or whatever to get it. Because TH laughs and giggles through the whole show.

It's just not funny.

To me.

Maybe it's my estrogen.

Dryer Bar

Three-four weeks ago, I bought this new Bounce Dryer Bar. This takes the place of a dryer sheet...my nemesis. Those stinkin' things are always everywhere and they make me crazy.

Overall, I am very happy with this little treat. For whatever reason, my white load seems a little stiff, so I usually stick one dryer sheet in with that one though.

Not knowing at first if I would like this, I bought the one that lasts 2 months instead of 4. I once bought dryer balls (again - my hatred for dryer sheets) and I ended up not caring for them at all. I love the fact that they are environmentally friendly, but I couldn't handle the stiff clothes.

Anyway...where was I? Right...2 month dryer bar. Well, that was 3-4 weeks ago and I had to buy another one already. I needed proof that these boys I live with produce more laundry that the average family. I did buy the 4 month one this time. I'm hoping to get 6 weeks out of it.

I highly recommend this. Give it a try. On sale now at Target!

More glamour

My poor little Peanut woke up this morning with a tummy ache.

It was early and I was getting in the shower so I told him to go lay on the couch and I would be out in a bit. When I got to the living room, the TV was on, the computer was on and the Easter basket was on the floor.

"Moooooommmmmmmy I don't feeeeeeellllllllll good."

"Well, Peanut, if I didn't feel good I probably wouldn't be eating my Easter candy."

Busted.

I told him to go back and lay on the couch. Two minutes later, he's heaving on the blanket that's covering him up.

Augh...if someone isn't snotting or coughing around here, they're vomiting. Glamorous.

Happy Easter!

Always the life of the party...my brother. Also known as Uncle Bubba.

Today we went to my MIL's house for Easter. She (as usual) went all out and fed us very well. The Easter bunny also laid about 100 eggs in her yard. The boys had a great time finding them.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!