march 15

So I just got the kids in bed. It's been a quiet weekend. Richie woke up friday night with a fever, and although it didn't last past saturday he has had a cough that leaves him sounding like a seal. He seems to be better, but it's always the morning that is the true test. I almost thought I broke his finger, he got it stuck in a ball during his bath, i pulled it out but then it was red and looked a little swollen (his fingers are so chuncky it's hard to tell) when i touched it he started screamig. but by the time i put him on the changing table to get him dressed real quick he was moving it and seemed better. right away the reddness started going away. i'm going to keep my eye on it, wouldn't i feel like an ass if i wake up and it's swollen and turned out to be broken....but i don't think it is....really. Katie was busy and gone all weekend but she seemed pretty wore out when she got home. i don't think it took her long to fall asleep. The shuttle launch was beautiful. I've grown up my whole life watching the launches from my front yard or from school depending when they were launched. It still amazes me and leaves me in awe. I'm going to be so sad when they quit launching the shuttle, it's been a part of my whole life. i have done nothing all weekend other than dinner friday night and yesterday i took katie to my dad's to be with laurie. i haven't even grocery shopped or anything! i managed to get some housework done, like mopping, i've only been putting it off for weeks....yeah i shouldn't admit that should i? i took an hour nap today when richie slept. i needed it though, i think i have been running on empty for awhile. speaking of empty....darn it, i have to get gas in the morning. i hate that!!! wish i would have thought about it sooner, i would have gone and got it today. i much rather get it during the day than in the morning when i'm busting butt to get to work and katie to school. at least my mom's coming to watch richie so i don't have to take him to the sitters. (i don't want to take him out not feeling well, if he's still sick in the morning i'm going to make a doc apt) guess it's already 10, i better get ready for nighty night.