TGIF!!!!!

I hope the weekend is less stressful.  I have been dealing with sick kids.  I think they are better, send them to school and get a call at work.  I then leave to go and get them.  I let my son stay at his grandparents on Wednesday  because he was sick and then around 1pm,  I recieved a call that my daughter was in the nurses office with a 101 fever.  I am at work alone.  My boss, who is so awesome is with her mom at the doctor and my co-worker is out from an injury.  I txt my boss and she tells me to close up and put a note on the door.  Todd was able to stay with Ally yesterday.  I then get another call that Jake is sick but school is almost out so he finsihes the day and Todd goes and picks him up.  My mom is with both kids today, since she has every other Friday off.  I was also out last week with Ally but she never had a fever until yesterday.  I took her to the doctor and she had a lot of phlem in her chest so the pediatrician gave me an antibiotic to get that out of her chest so it doesn't turn into pnemonia.  She said Jake has a virus.

On another note Jake was student of the month and got an award on Tuesday.  I will post those pics this weekend.  He also got a coupon for Rain Forest Cafe. I got  him a stuffed monkey which he loves.

Meggun turned 14 on Tuesday.  We planned to go to Rain Forest to celebrate Jake gettitng student of the month and Meg's birthday.  Well, we ended up going last night which probably wasn't the smartest thing to do but it's so hard with Todd working full time and going to school full time that was the only day we could go.  Ally said she felt up to it but shortly after we got there she wasn't feeling too hot but we made it through the night.

Now I am going to prepare for Superbowl Sunday.  It should be relaxing.  I'm going to make a Taco Soup that I have from W.W recipe from my friend Beth. I have never made it but it looks yummy.

My older daughter Kaylee tried out for the swim team at her high school and will be swimming on the JV team.  She works very hard in school and her sports.  She is also a cheerleader at her high scool so is juggling both and maintaining her grades at a 3.8 so I"m very proud of her.

I feel overwhelmed with all this going on and being by myself.  I thank God for the occasional help, like from Todd and today my mom but sometimes I feel like calgon take me away.  Their dad (my ex) can at times say things to me that really irritates me but he NEVER helps me.  Every doctor, dentist, sick day for 3 kids, parent meeting , parent conf. student of the month EVERYTHING I do on my own.  Plus work to support my family and pay my mortgage.  I do get overwhelmed at times and some weeks are more stressful than others.  I know God sees what  I do for my kids and the person that I am. Behany another blogger had a great scripture on her site that really helped me.   Col 3:23-24  I'm not doing this for "man" I'm doing this for God and because I'm suposed to be doing it.  He will reward me and nobody else so I need to seek him.

Anyhow, thanks for reading my ramblings and have a blessed weekend

Jenn

I had to write about this story.  My co-worker and friend's daughter came by.  She is probably in her late 20's.  She said I should do a 5K with her.  So I proceed to tell her that i haven't done one in  14 months and that was the only one I have done.  I have not been running and just started walking on my treadmill this week.  I have also gained about 10 pounds but am working on this too.  Well, she tells me this run raises money for marine families and it has obstacle courses through mud and fences to jump.  You know the boot camp training, well, it's similar to that..........I will be 40 this year.  I'm flattered that she thougth I could do it but honestly I don't think I can. I would have to train VERY hard.  I will stick to regular walking and maybe an occasional 5K. 

May God Blesss you weekend.

Jennifer