Monday - Seth was feeling sick with a fever, so he went with Katsu to work and then Katstu dropped him off at my office before 11. He was happy watching movies on my computer while I graded but was starting to feel sick (not too sick that he didn't beg for donuts!). We picked up the boys and then rushed home. Seth threw up as soon as we got home. He was mostly lethargic watching TV on the couch the rest of the day. Noah had his valentine's day party and was super excited with all the valentine's he brought home. Noah really doesn't like chocolate at all, so Logan was excited to eat all of Noah's chocolates. Noah has really really enjoyed Valentine's Day this year. Andrew went to school, still feeling worn out, but then refused to skip running club. So, he went to the first running club meeting for this semester and then went for a run, but was worn out the rest of the day. We, meaning I, ended up getting together everyone's valentines for the next day. Andrew didn't like any from the store, so we had to make some (just a printable with a kitkat stapled to it) and no one wanted to label their valentine's, so I had to do it. I made a heart shaped meatloaf that no one wanted to eat and Katsu had a doctor appointment after work, so he wasn't even home for dinner. I got baths for everyone by the time he got home and was thoroughly worn out. But I had this crazy idea that I needed to get ready for Valentine's Day, so I set the table with everyone's chocolate boxes and made valentines for all the boys and then decided (I have no idea why ... sickness plus steroids was clouding my judgement) to make homemade poptarts. Crazy me.
Tuesday - We celebrated Valentine's day, but it was crazy hectic in the morning trying to get Andrew ready for school (and try to convince him to take Seth's valentines which created a huge fight, plus he has to be at school by 7:15 for his battle of the books practice). We had candles and chocolates and juice and hot chocolate and decorated fruit and homemade poptarts (which no one wanted to eat, in the end). Everyone except Noah liked the chocolates (Noah thinks chocolate is "disgusting"). The boys were sad we didn't have chocolates, but then we ended up both having bought chocolates for each other, so it worked out. Seth stayed home, so he and Noah watched movies most of the morning. Then, we had to run to the store to grab a few things and then get donuts (the boys insisted on getting Valentine Krispy Kreme donuts, but then Seth was throwing a fit because we didn't get enough, so we won't be doing that again for a long time). Logan went to preschool and had his Valentine's party and was super excited to show all he got once we got home. The rest of the afternoon was the boys going through their valentines and candy and watching TV until we had to pick Andrew up from Science Olympiad. I am amazed at how many people send in whole gift bags! Andrew has started playing with the neighbor kids more this week and so they spent a lot of time playing Pokemon this week - almost every day. By the afternoon, everyone was playing outside, so I figured Seth was better and ready to go back to school. We had fondue for dinner. It took forever to melt and didn't work that great, but the boys loved it anyways and want to do it again. Then, it was off to bed. Nothing too exciting, but the boys had a good day. I was off of steroids today and felt kind of awful, but felt a little better again by Wednesday. Still stayed up to watch This is Us because it is my favorite but not too exciting for a valentines' day episode.
Wednesday - normal rainy day. Crazy picking the kids up from preschool plus the two we carpool in the rain. First day everyone was in school in a week and a half, so yay! No tennis due to rain, so we just had a chill afternoon at home.
Thursday - Katsu had a dentist appointment. Logan had preschool and I tried to take Noah shopping to get shoes. He ended up throwing massive fits and refusing to go to any store. I took him kicking and screaming to the shoe store and lucky for him, they had spiderman shoes that light up in his size! I thought it would be a challenge. We left them there since they were doing a BOGO half off and Andrew needed shoes, too. Noah was a hot mess, so I convinced him to take a nap in the car for an hour until Logan got off of preschool and then we had lunch and played at the park. It was crazy windy, but they still played for at least an hour before I dragged them home. Seth came home and then we drove up to school to have a meeting with his teacher as well as the academic coordinator. I sent her a long note last week about Seth was bored, so we had this formula meeting to see what we can do. They are going to have him do more difficult homework, get on study island on the computer when he is done with his work (he is working on a 5th grade level in math and something high in reading), work with small advanced groups from all 2nd grade for reading and math sometimes and especially try to improve his writing. It looks like pretty good plans. They also put in a request for evaluation for speech since he has been having a hard time saying some letters and so, it looks like that is progressing which is good. Meeting went well. The boys were pretty well behaved (the meeting was in the school library) and when we were done, we went over and Seth and Logan and Noah were cuddled up on a bench while Seth read them a Berenstain Bears book. It was pretty cute. We went to the car, got the stroller, and walked to the back of the school to pick up Andrew from running club and then went home for the boys to play outside and have epic Pokemon tournaments with neighbors.
Friday - normal morning at school/work for all. Boys spent a lot of time outside and having more Pokemon tournament. We were kind of out of food at this point, so Katsu ended up getting a pizza for us for dinner instead of making one. Noah got to pick the movie since he was been begging to watch Dinosaur movies and so we watched one of the later land Before Times. It was pretty silly, but Noah loved it and it wasn't long at least.
Saturday - we needed to have a low key day for several reasons. We were still not feeling super well (Katsu and I), the garden needed to be cleared out because aspargus is going to be coming up before we know it (all our daffodils are already up), we had a baptism to go to, and Andrew had a huge project for Stride that he hadn't started and was due on Monday. Andrew woke up with a horrible rash - I think it is from the amoxicillian he has been taking, but I am not 100% sure. We weren't sure, so he stayed home from the baptism. First, we cleaned the house (done by 9 am - yay!), and then I dragged Seth and Logan to the baptism. Seth especially was pretty horribly behaved. He wanted to sit by his friends but he wouldn't quit talking or playing rock paper scissors. He is a piece of work lately. But then the boys were excited about the refreshments and running around with their friends. I couldn't even find Seth when it was time to leave as he had snuck off to play basketball in the gym. We got home and Noah had fallen asleep in front of the TV (after throwing a massive fit that he didn't get to go to the baptism with me even though he had no clothes on) and Andrew and Katsu were working hard on making a rollercoaster for a marble for Andrew's project. They spent a few hours on that while the other boys played video games. We did finally drag them away and everyone played outside for awhile and I finally got to the grocery store. I also finally got a run in, too, so I will be more ready for the 5k race in 3 weeks. We cooked hot dogs out on the grill with coleslaw and chips for dinner before getting everyone bathed and ready for bed. Katsu and I ended up going to bed pretty early, too. We have been worn out from our illnesses and have been sleeping a ton. Plus, my calves were killing me from starting up running again.
Sunday - yay for no bishopric and for morning church. The day felt super long. No one wanted to go to church, Noah forgot his blanket and then spent the whole sacrament meeting talking loudly, half of it about needing to drive home to get his blanket. Primary was very busy with few teachers and half the presidency gone, but at least Katsu was with us. Then, we got home, had lunch, the boys played outside Nerf guns with friends and we got ready to have a potluck dinner with our home and visiting teaching families. Only about half could come, but it was still fun. Katsu made gyoza and I made chocolate chip cookies and it worked out perfectly. The kids played well together, the adults were able to visit, and it was all really nice.
So, not too bad of a week. Also, a few pictures from president's day cookies today since I didn't take hardly any pictures last week.
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