Is it Spring Yet???

Well, it's been too long since my last post, but I've been busy. Workload is picking up and I had a crazy notion to make Easter dresses for the girls this year. I thought I had picked out a simple pattern, but it was not written well. If it hadn't been for Aunt T's help, I never would have accomplished them. They are a simple jumper style with a little long-sleeve jacket over them. By the time I got them finished, the girls had nearly outgrown them. Oh well!

We had a wonderful Easter, though. I worked in the nursery at church and let me tell you, I am glad our own kids are the ages they are. I do not miss the fussiness because of not being able to talk to let us know what they want. I do not miss the constant need to be held when tired and being fed. Diapers don't bother me, but it's nice to not have that 'diaper pail' smell in the house now! Maybe I'll try the preschool room next time. At least most of them can tell you what is wrong and what to do to make them feel better.

Today I have been fighting a cold that over the course of the day has taken away my voice. I was able to talk on the phone at work from 8-2, but after that, I wasn't doing well. By the time I got home around 3:15, I had no voice whatsoever. Our oldest daughter took it upon herself to see to it that I got some rest and let me take a short nap this afternoon. She appointed herself the "official phone-answerer" and also made sure I had a bottle of water with me at all times. She took care of her brother and sister to keep them in line and read them the bedtime stories. She is such a great daughter... sometimes I don't deserve her.

I emailed my boss at home to let her know that I couldn't talk, so if there were other things I could do instead of answer the phone tomorrow, it would be good. I haven't heard back though. I'll just show up in the morning ready to work and let them know that I can't talk. There's plenty of cleaning and straightening up needing done in the shop and storage areas. Plus I have paperwork to do, as long as I don't have to call anyone to complete it!

I've taken some medecine, but I tell ya', it hurts so badly to cough! I took a decongestant, but that's just causing the crud to drip down my throat, triggering a cough. Lovely. When the kids finally get to sleep, I'll call it a night, too. Except that CSI: Miami starts up again tonight. Maybe I'll fold a few loads of laundry while watching. Lord knows we've got baskets of laundry sittin' around waitin' to be folded!