Thursday, Don't let me watch your children edition.

     We had the littles yesterday and they kept us on our toes.  I still had to get in the shop and get at least 3 pairs of pants done for people who were picking up.  This involved strategy as the littles are not really allowed in the shop yet.  What I am having a hard time believing is that the youngest will be 2 at Christmas.  Where has time gone?  What happened to that 6 week old infant that my Mom cuddled for hours?  He is a rambunctious little boy in cowboy boots.  His older sister is going on three and potty trained, such a big girl now.  But as they get older they are harder to take care of in some ways.  They really keep Hubs and I hopping.  Our only blessing is that they do take naps at about 1 in the afternoon allowing us some downtime and often a nap with them.

    Yesterday the little boy was very fussy and had an obvious ear infection.  Both kids have been  sick this last month.  I know both of the parents have taken several days off work to deal with this,  as I have been gone two of the weeks of  Oct. I had not really noticed.  Hubs was really sick for about 2 days with a stomach virus they brought us, but I escaped, thank goodness. The little girl had a double ear infection a few weeks ago.  I know the company the Mother works for is not as forgiving of child illness as they could be.  Working moms have it hard when there are school holidays and illness.

     When I woke little girl to get ready for dance, I told her she needed to eat something before I took her so she would not be hungry.  Her mother had dropped off a burger and some chicken nuggets earlier in the day while she was sleeping  segue:( will babysit for McDonalds diet coke) So I asked:

" Do you want a bit of cheeseburger?"

NO!

"How about a chicken nugget?"

NO!

"Can I make you a peanut butter bread?"

NO!

" How about some fruits snacks?"  ( I was getting desperate at this point)

NO!

"Will you eat some chocolate?"

YES!  So Hershey kisses it was. I am such a good Grandmother.( Don't let me watch your children)

     I knew when I left with little girl to go to the dance studio that brother was going down big time, so I told hubs to tell the parents we would take them today so they would not miss work again. 

     Kim this week has now officially only hemmed three pairs of pants. I do have to get into the shop today and I have to go get blood work done at the hospital.  Hubs is at the veterans home right now reading the paper and when he returns I will go into the shop and shut the door.  I can get to the hospital after the littles go down for naps.

     The family I cook dinner for on Wednesdays, was so happy to see me. They  also had the stomach bug while I was gone.  I can't imagine trying to take care of two elderly people with severe dementia who have a stomach virus.  I guess it was quite a fiasco. I just remember my mom when she would get sick. It was like taking care of an infant.  But on a very large scale. What was sweet is that  both of the parents recognized me and both were happy for a hot meal of baked chicken, new potatoes,broccoli slaw and Swedish almond cake. My mother always made almond cakes for  this couple when she was still in her health and they remembered her, which was so sweet. I rarely get to see their daughter when I take in a meal as she is always in her studio with a student. She has over 30 voice students along with teaching at 4 different schools. Her life reminds me so much of mine about 10 years ago. I  often get a text from her after the fact.  We keep up more on her Facebook posts than anything.

      I have been trying to use up the groceries I bought for hubs before I left.  So tonight I will used up the other 1/2 of 4 peppers, red, yellow,orange,green and a steak I pulled from the freezer to make fajitas. I can also use up some flour shells from the freezer. Last night I used up the wilting asparagus I had purchased for him to eat.  I found out the Littles parents fed him most of the time I was gone.

     Now my question is, will Kim ever get back to her sewing machine?  I think it will be a busy afternoon and evening here. It had better be, don't want that pile to get too high.  Plus people will expect to pick up tomorrow and I have a wedding dress fitting on Saturday for a dress that has been hanging in the shop for a month.  I really don't remember what needs to be done to it.  Yikes!

     You know having the desperation of house pay off gone might have really damaged my work ethic.Not that chasing a 1 and 2 year old is not work.

Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative.

Kim