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What a Day!

As if this week wasn't strange enough already, Chelan and I woke up to Caiden being sick in the bathroom at 2:00 a.m. He continued to throw up during the night, so Chelan stayed home with him and Cambry (strange thing #1). Originally, Caiden was supposed to go to Kdg. Screening today at 1:15. We didn't think he'd be up for it, but by about 10:00 a.m. Chelan said he was jumping on the furniture and eating. So, I called to see if he could still go to Kdg. screening and they said yes, but to come as soon as we could. School was being dismissed at 1:00 (strange thing #2), and the workers there wanted to get home, too. I rushed over there after I was finished with my last group of kids, and it was sleeting. (strange thing #3 -- come on, it's March 27) When I got there, I saw Cambry in pajama bottoms and a sweatshirt. What? Really, weren't there other pants to put on her? :) Chelan left to go to Hesston, so I stayed until the screening was over. Then, we finally got to come home, although it was 2 hours earlier than normal (strange thing #4). I think I'm ready for a more normal week. We could really use prayers that our family stays healthy. The kids and I have really had it here the last few weeks!

On a happier note, Cambry and I had fun in the snow while Caiden slept this afternoon. She loved walking along the driveway in the HUGE snowflakes! And yes, she is still in her pajama pants in these pictures! Really though, I owe my husband big time for staying home today. This is the 3rd time in 3 weeks that he has taken care of the kids when I couldn't!



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