A Quick Update

I'm sorry it's been so long since I posted anything here. We have been so busy over the past week that I haven't had much time to sit down. We continue to be busy this week and through the next. Thankfully the weather has been much nicer over the past week (low to mid 50s) so even if I am stuck indoors, it's nice not to have to slosh around in the snow. So here's a quick update on things that have been going on:

Jen--I was really sick last week Monday evening, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I guess it was some type of flu (even though I got a flu shot) because I was very achy, utterly exhausted, and nauseous. I didn't do much other than sleep for those days. Thursday our sitter called off sick, so I was able to stay home with Morgan and James for the day. It was nice, because I was feeling much better, and I even was able to do our taxes while the kids kindly took an almost 2 hour nap. This week continues to be very busy. As many of my readers know, my 14 year old cousin has been battling a very bad, quick moving illness that required him to be admitted to ICU on Sunday afternoon. I went to spend some time with him Monday and will make the 90 minute drive again tomorrow. I'd like to thank all of my wonderful friends who have been praying for him and our family. His condition has improved some and he is no longer considered 'critical' although he is still in the ICU. Prayer WORKS folks. It really does. We have seen God move in wonderful ways over the past few days and it is all because of prayer.

Patrick--after caring for Morgan while I was sick, I kindly shared the flu with Patrick. He was down and out Thursday evening, Friday, and Saturday. For those of you who know him well, he was so sick he even missed the WVU basketball game on Saturday! That's monumental. This week he has been very busy at work with both of his jobs. We are hoping to have a slightly quieter weekend this weekend.

Morgan--She's doing just fine. She seems to have escaped the crud that Patrick and I had and has been going with the flow over the past few weeks. She's been a little headstrong lately and we have been having to discipline her more often. I hate it, but I don't want the bratty child. Our bedtime routine has gotten less stressful...she seems to be OK with going in her room but often does not fall asleep for a few hours after she goes to bed. Every morning I go into her room and put away 15-20 books that she has in her bed with her. She started play group and loves it. I can't wait for warmer weather so she can go outside. She wants to play outside so bad!

SO that's it from our house. Nothing too exciting, we've just been busy with "life". I hope to get out my camera this weekend to get some updated pictures of our girl. Watch her site for new additions!