Another week

Whew, another whirlwind week has gone by. Becka started basketball practice last Tuesday, so that adds another element to our crazy schedule. Her games start on Saturday too.

Jake had what I think was food poisoning yesterday. Poor baby was up all Friday night throwing up and kept on all day yesterday. Today he is fine, except that his tummy still hurts a bit (I think it is his sore muscles from dry heaving so much).

Steve was gone most of the week again. I am beginning to feel resentful again. I wish I could just quit being such a freaking baby and deal with it. It makes me sad though when the kids get upset because he has a meeting to go to, or Rachel wanders around the house calling for him.

Melissa came over last night and we were supposed to work on some banners so she can advertise her Advocare business. Of course, we didn't get any of that done. We ate, watched "The Sound of Music" with the kids and then she fell asleep around 9 pm. She ended up staying the night, which was fun. We were lazy today. I dropped Becka off at church and stayed home with Jake and Rachie. I think Jake probably could have gone, but he was still weak and I wanted to be sure he would be rested enough to go to school tomorrow.

Right now I feel like uck. I am really tired still and have a headache. I hope that I can take a bath or get some alone time tonight. Jake wants to play Sorry with the family, I hope Rach cooperates with that. Usually she messes up our games. Poor kid just wants to be included!

Becka had a good week. She has been really trying hard lately to have a better attitude and be helpful. I was so proud of one of the things she did. At the kids' school, they get "caught being good" tickets from teachers when they do things that are kind or helpful. They put their name on it and stick it in a box in the office, and on Fridays, the principal draws a few names and the kids get prizes. Becka got 4 last week, and she erased her name from 2 of them and put Jake's name on so he would have a chance to win. I was shocked! She hasn't been that thoughtful toward anyone, especially Jake, in a long time!

We had the kids' pictures taken on Friday. Rachel was a brat! She cried and wouldn't cooperate. They managed to get a couple good poses with all three of the kids, and there are a few that are cute of just Jake and Becka. I will post my favorite at the end of this blog. Steve is needing my help. I will bbl! H