Highs and Lows

(3/2) We had my brother's fam over for cards and some eats this afternoon. We shared lots of laughs and Dad broke out the hard apple cider that he brewed. It turned out awesome!

(3/3) The boys and I had a pretty quiet Sunday. We ran to the grocery store and were suckered in by starfruit and strawberry plants. D and I went out and planted our new plants even though it was intermittently snowing. The weather has been so bonkers lately!

(3/4) Everyone had work and school today and I worked from home. I'm trying to be better about taking and posting daily pictures this month. We'll see how long it lasts.

(3/5) We all had work and school today. I worked in the building and my normal day of meetings all got shifted and it ended up being a pretty quiet day. We had pizza tonight as is the norm, and the Loaf was pretty miffed that I didn't share.

(3/6) We expanded our Asian Wednesday fare with yakisoba. I made a huge pot, and since we had run out of forks, J used a plastic one and said he felt it enhanced the dining experience. LOL!

(3/7) I worked in the building today, the kiddos had school, and Dad had the day off. S called and asked for a ride to an interview, so he ran her over and discovered a cool eco toy store nearby. He just had to pick something up for W.

(3/8) I worked from home for a bit this morning and then took J in for an orthodontist appointment. He got his separator out and all the rest of his new adult teeth bracketed. He required "cookies of healing" before heading back to school. D also had a doctor's appointment this afternoon to which Dad ran him. Busy day!

(3/9) The boys went to a friend's birthday party at Dave & Buster's today. J was hesitant to play his credits, but D figured out you could earn candy, so away he went!

(3/10) Spring forward. Yawn! I went to the Pie Co this morning because they had D's favorite cream pie available this weekend: key lime cream pie. And then, because I was in the area, I had to swing over to Sky and pick up some color. Nanan came over this afternoon to take the boys out for lunch and spend some time with them since our plans got cancelled a few weeks ago. They had a great time and we sent her home with dessert.

(3/11) The creepy crud has hit my office hard so the decision was made for all team members to work remote for the week. Sarah and I agreed to skip our extra-early walk this Monday after the time-change and I went during lunch instead. I love seeing the flowers waking up! Eventually it'll be light during our early AM walks, but we'll be back in the black again for a bit.

(3/12) Meeting Tuesday was still a busy one for me, even with being remote. It was a soggy day out too so I hunkered down inside. D always visits me after school when I'm working from home and busted in during a meeting talking a mile a minute until he realized why I was waving at him. LOL!

(3/13) Well, harrumph! Dad's position at work was eliminated. It wasn't something unexpected, but they kept pushing back the date. Our hope is that this time goes quickly and that he finds something new soon.

(3/14) Happy Pi(e) Day! I worked from home today and even though we had a special pie on Sunday, I went ahead and made one at home. The boys said it had a smiley face on it, and that it definitely wasn't a pi sign. Whatever, dudes. Just cover it in ice cream!

(3/15) I worked from home and the kiddos had school. Dad took S for another interview which sounds promising, so fingers crossed for her! My folks sent me gorgeous St. Paddy's Day flowers this afternoon. They smell heavenly!

(3/16) The weather was beautiful and I took advantage and went for a walk in the sunshine and then got the raspberry beds all weeded and put the cages back up. We went to a 40th birthday party for Craig and Roxxy this afternoon and brought out the Mustang. The venue was perfect and Grandma did an amazing job catering!

(3/17) Happy Paddy's Day! The leprechauns left some treats for the kiddos and Dad made up an Irish feast tonight of shepherd's pie, fried cabbage with bacon, and soda bread. We took Cass and River out to the dog park for some playtime this afternoon. They had a blast, but our poor ol' man Cass tuckered out quick. I have a feeling he's going to be stiff tomorrow.

(3/18) I worked from home today and the kiddos had school. Our new treadmill was delivered this evening. I love all the bells and whistles and am excited to break it in!

(3/19) I worked in the building today and the kiddos had school. It was absolutely beautiful out, especially with everything in bloom! I love this time of year!

(3/20) I had the day off today and met Nanan for breakfast and to take a look at her computer. Thankfully the computer was an easy fix! Breakfast was delish too. Dad went shopping for new interview duds and I got a fashion show when I got home. Lookin' good!

(3/21) I worked in the building today and was all by myself since much of the Thursday crew was on vacation. I worked on recording videos, which is so not my favorite thing. I ended up giving up and making it a problem for future me instead.

(3/22) Sarah and I met to walk at dark-thirty this morning and then I worked from home. Our kitty is so funny. He ignores me allll day except when the twins come home because that's when I play with him.

(3/23) We made a big breakfast this morning for the troop and then spent the morning doing our own things. It was gross outside so I opted for reading out on the treadmill. We went to a Silvertips game tonight and sat one section over from our normal seats so C and his buddies could have ours. It was a high-scoring game, which is always fun when it's in our favor.

(3/24) We had a lazy Sunday. I puttered around the house and then went outside to plant a bunch of seeds that I've been hanging onto until it warmed up. It was also time to and pull my planters out of the greenhouse. It's still a little early to start some things, but we're slowly getting there! I had book club with the ladies this afternoon. We all loved the book (Hollow Kingdom), which doesn't always happen. This one was a fun local read.

(3/25) I worked from home, the boys had school, and Dad and S ran errands to get her set for her new job (yay!). We decided to move Wednesday's Asian food fest to today and S joined us for dinner. It was great to see her!

(3/26) I worked in the building today and the kiddos had school. Dad and S got her moved out of where she was living which--understatement--didn't turn out to be a good fit. Now to find something better. Keep your paws crossed.

(3/27) I had the day off today and the boys had school. Dad and S took some of her stuff up to store up north and tried to get her permit renewed but will have to do that another day. The twins had dentist appointments this afternoon and I took them to McD's afterward as is tradition.

(3/28) I worked in the building and inadvertently took J's coat to work with me. It was absolutely dumping this afternoon and J declined all offers of back-up jackets, so came home a bit soggy. He had a great day at school though and his English teacher said he happily engaged in the debate as to whether or not homework should be assigned. He is staunchly team no homework and argued his case with passion.

(3/29) D had to have a couple of baby teeth extracted this morning. I worked from home around his appointment and ran a sad D to McD's for ice cream once the numbness wore off. He was a trooper, but poor bubs. And then, because he was apparently feeling left out, I ran J to the orthodontist to clip a wire on a broken bracket. I'm so glad they could get us in before the weekend, but please be done with the dentist for a bit guys!

(3/30) The twins and I hopped on a boat and headed to the grands' for Easter. C unfortunately had to work and S was staying over so Dad stayed home with the older kiddos. The twins and I had a blast coloring eggs. They even hid the stuffed eggs for their cousins to find tomorrow.

(3/31) Hoppy Easter! The kiddos were up early and were ready to hunt eggs. We think we found them all, but I'm sure we've missed one or two. There were *so many*! We had a delicious breakfast and then piled in the car to hit the park. The park was beautiful! So fun! We turned on the fart generator in Grandma's car on the way home. As you do in a car with 12-year-olds. 😂 We headed home this afternoon and ended up waiting an hour for a boat home, but the boys did great and I enjoyed hanging out with them.