Surviving the Holidays

We traveled from Reedsburg to Cross Plains. Fom Cross Plains to Hazel Green. From Hazel Green to Reedsburg. All within 10 hours. What a day. But like I said before, at least the weather was decent to travel in, and it was great that we were able to see both sides of the family. Christmas just wouldnt be Christmas if you couldnt spend it with your family! I have never been away from my family on the holidays, so it was a pretty big deal that we made it home to see everyone! Granted, all the other kids (grandkids, I should say) we impatiently waiting for our arrival. NOT because they were excited to see us, but because they knew they couldn't open any presents until we got there! They waited quite a while, but the wait was well worth it!

We spend some time with my family. Opening presents. Eating. Playing Cards. They typical family Christmas. I was able to get a picture of Elizabeth, myself, my dad, and my grandma (Dad's mom)...It was nice to get a generational picture! Then, we Stocked up on the caffiene, and headed back to Reedsburg. I had to work on Friday, and I knew it was going to be a late night by the time we got home & got E off to bed!

We survived though. Eventually made it to bed...and I eventually made it to work on Friday. Saturday morning I took myself & E to the DR. I woke up with itchy eyes, and Elizabeth was just not acting like herself. Ends up I had pink eye, and Miss E had an ear infection. So, we got our meds and went home to feel miserable together. We both seemed to kick the infections pretty quick, but, a day or two later, I came down with a horrible cold. Horrible enough, I actually took a day off from work. HOLY COW! I didnt know what to do. I didnt think Moms EVER got sick! I guess we do! And you know, it was extremely weird, sitting/laying at home, all alone. No Jamie. No Elizabeth. Peace and Quiet. I am not sure if I liked it, but, I took advantage of the time and took a nice long nap, and eventually, a nice long bubble bath! Then, I cleaned my kitchen. Why couldnt I just relax! But, I felt much better by the time Grandma brough Elizabeth home, and I was able to enjoy the next few days!