Improvising

I don't feel too well today. Just so happens it coincides with the first day of the kids being out of school for Christmas break. Go figure. We started the morning cleaning the kids rooms up, and trying to make some headway in the living areas. Made some breakfast, and started feeling even crappier so I decided we would lay on the couch and watch "The Santa Clause" with some hot chocolate. Will bounced on my head, and stomach. Hannah spilled a whole cup of chocolate milk on the floor. All in all it was a success.

Lunch time rolled around, and I haven't been too hungry lately but decided it might be a good idea to at least feed the kids.

As I was getting their plates ready I had a marvelous idea. After removing all 6 chairs from the dining room table, I then covered it with large blankets making a nice sized tent. We padded it with pillows and blankets; the kids are now entertaining themselves and I am again on the couch. Wonder how long I'll be able to ride this one out? I would so love a nap, but as you mothers know leaving two small children unattended even for 15 minutes could result in

"Katrina" sized mess. Guess I'll try to watch something that doesn't include cartoon characters, and maybe dig up some meds.

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On a funnier note I was getting Hannah ready for her Christmas party at school yesterday and she asks me: "Why are you dressing me so cute?"

I didn't realize I usually dress her otherwise, but evidently she thought she was super cute that day. Oh to have that confidence.

Signing off before the newness of the "tent" wears off. As an update they have now emptied the entire contents of the buffet drawers. Place mats, table runners, etc. Will is now wearing a blue table runner as a sash around his neck. Perfect!