The little things in life

Well, it's been hectic to say the least!

On Thursday night I managed to flood the house (well, at least partially!) in my determination to save water. Ironic, isn't it?! After doing a load of washing I saved the rinse water in the tub and used it to fill the washing machine for the next load. Silly me forgot to put the hose back where it's supposed to go, and worse... didn't take the plug out!! After the kids were all in bed Thursday night I decided to mop the kitchen floor, so set about my ritual for cleaning the benches and chairs, putting them up, sweeping - you know the deal. Then I heard some magic words... "You've just entered...the Xander zone!" Yes, we had an email!!!! It was obviously an excuse to have a little sit down so off I went and managed to get distracted by playing Who Has the Biggest Brain - I have to maintain my position on top!!!!

It was during this time that I heard the washing machine make a few beeping noises, so after ignoring it for a few minutes got up and saw, to my delight (!!) that I would indeed almost be able to mop the kitchen floor - with water all the way from the laundry!

Hilarity ensued - with every towel in the house being used to try to dry up the carpet. Sometime during this fun adventure, I managed to wake Nathaniel, who thought it would be fun to stay up until 2:30am. What a joy!!

Anyway, after finally falling into bed, I awoke to Xander asking me to turn the tap on so he could wash his hands because he'd just done a poo. I thought it was morning (already?!!) but a quick check of the clock showed me I'd been sleeping for all of 42 minutes! Who needs sleep!

Xander had a little gastro, but seemed well enough and we went off to sleep together only to be raised from our slumber once more to the dulcet tones of Nate crying. Nothing like everything happening at once I say! I am Supper Mummy - throw it at me!

After a couple (in its literal meaning) hours of sleep, we got up and had brekkie. Xander wasn't hungry, but seemed fine so we decided to go on with our day's plans, which included shopping for a present to give to Sophie at her party later Friday afternoon. We got dressed and started getting into the car, only to have Xander vomit all over himself and the car - pleasant!

Plans for the day scratched, we came back inside and set about organising a day at home with a sick boy. "Is that all?" I can hear you asking - no, of course not. Now obviously somebody upstairs decided to challenge my abilities as a mummy, because no sooner did I have Xander all sorted than Amelia showed signs of being crook, in the form of diarrhea. It never rains but it pours!

So, 2 down, 2 healthy. My day was spent washing and drying all the towels that had been utilised during my little Noah's Arc episode the night before, and running between the kids.

But, I loved my day! The weather was perfect and I decided that rather than think glass half empty I'd be a half-full kind of person, so focused on the fantastic weather we had that let me do 6 loads of washing and drying. Having Xander out of action also helped show what a big helper Marshall is - he doted on his baby brother and watching them play together was beautiful. Marshall wanted to play outside so out Nate went as well. He sat in his swing and had Marshall at his beck and call, jumping up regardless of what he was doing every time Nate's swing stopped to give him a little push again. My boys were beautiful!

They all slept well last night and mummy was in bed before midnight (I know, don't pass out Richard!) and was awake at 6:15. Today has been a bit harder, with Xander still not well and having to have one teaspoon of water every 10 minutes. We did this for about an hour before he threw it up again, so after a nice bath have started again. He's very thirsty but I'm not allowed to give him more until it stays down (I LOVE NURSE ON CALL!!!!)


Here's a picture of my sick boy 20 minutes ago, he's now sound asleep - thank God - and I think it's the best thing for him at the moment.





Here's my helper, who has taken to the couch today too. He's not sick, just wanting the special treats his brother is getting - without having to vomit to get them!



Love you Daddy!