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Takin' It Easy

Well, my flu quickly morphed into a sinus infection and a wheezy cough, so once again, I am very thankful for virtual doctor appointments, available 24/7 (my latest one was at 4am on Thursday.) I'm pleased to say that I'm taking the appropriate meds and am healing up nicely.

Being sick has made me take it a bit slow, and focus on getting stuff done around the house. I've been able to start doing online training for RHSMB fundraising (working at sporting events/shows), I cleaned up Scott's old laptop and recycled it, and last weekend, G and I checked out a new park, and then I came home and painted a watercolor pic!


The kids are back to being busy, of course. Swimming and taekwondo, a field trip for G to the Science Museum (he LOVED it), jazz rehearsal for A (followed up by dinner at her bf's house), and a few slow nights at home. Scott and I even celebrated Leap Day with getting our taxes done (boo! we had to pay in for the first time, but that led to some good discussions about how we can work on NOT doing that for next year...but also yay! because we always go out to dinner after our tax appointment.)

A finally got the purple belt! (She earned it a few weeks ago, but had to wait for the belt to come in.)


I am really enjoying my new walking pad and flip down desk - easy to use while working!


Love this sweet girl!


G is surrounded by Minecraft sheep! The little pink sheep on his folder was his latest purchase...he had to buy it outside of a set, so he was excited to finally get it in the mail!


Scott and I are planning on reveling in the Saturday afternoon sunshine at a cidery about an hour south of home. We're going to meet up with our friends and enjoy a few hours of adult time while the kids hold down the fort at home. Vitamin D is necessary to keep you healthy, right??

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