Backing up two weeks…

eClaire was sick with the flu for a week straight. It was horrible. She had the runs and didn’t eat or drink virtually anything for a week. The last two major days of her flu, she threw up and was miserable. She just wanted to be held.

During this time, it was my job to organize and prepare for Steve’s promotion party. I bought a sexy new dress from Macy’s, bought a tie and button down shirt along with shiny black shoes for Bro. Cleaned the house, made 4 cheesecakes, star sugar cookies, which were delicious with a silverish frosting, to make them look like badges. Also, I made a double batch of cookies. I was on the edge of melt-down. But excited for the upcoming party. On Wednesday evening, eClaire had her first meal since the previous Sunday. On Thursday, Hubby got sick. And when I say sick, I mean “ring a bell and come help me” sick! It was not good. We ended up in Urgent Care on Thursday, canceled the promotion and the party scheduled for Friday and went back to the ER on Sunday. Finally on Tuesday, Hubby began feeling better. It’s been one hell of a ride.

Don’t worry, all cheesecakes were eaten. One by me, thank you very much! And all are feeling better. Aside from a snotty nose and cough, our kids and adults are healthy. Thank goodness.

For Valentine’s Day/Birthday, Hubby surprised me with a day away. Not only did he find me a friend to go eat lunch with at Lisa’s Tea Treasures, but he also scheduled a manicure and pedicure at a really nice spa called Burke William Spa. It was fantastic. But best of all, he organized all this and a babysitter to come watch the kids without me knowing. He then sent me off with cash to spend so this fun excursion wouldn’t show up on our credit card later. Now that, my friends, is sexy!!

There is nothing like a few hours of rejuvenation!

Now I’ll leave you with a few of my favorite current pictures of my babies. Enjoy!

Bro dressed up like a hero

eClaire, ready to fight!

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