Adventures of the Supersized 6

It was just 7 days, but they were the most difficult 7 days I have had in some time. We bought the van on Tuesday. I get ready to call the insurance company and as I am looking at the contract and various papers from the dealer I see that they over charged us. We came in with an internet print out for one price, and the put down the lot price which was about $1,600 more. So Wednesday morning we called, and we couldn't get it fixed till Thursday. Oy. Friday evening Madie had a guest stay the night. There was a lot going on at once. Poppy got under Aaron's feet and he stepped on her. It wasn't good, her back leg was broken. I made a few phone calls and quickly found out that the average vet bill for this injury was about $700! Big oy! A friend suggested equine tape that doesn't stick to hair and forms a shell of sorts. It is used for racing horses. We taped poppy's leg and she laid around the kitchen for most of the weekend. By Monday it seemed quiet. Noah had his first day of school, he is now a big kindergartener. He loves school so that was easy. I got a call from Jake's teacher during the day to inform me that Jake is crying during class, and showing signs of anxiety. He hadn't been to recess either. He opts to stay in the class and try to get the work he hasn't completed done. Oh, and he had yet to interact with any other students. Fast forward to that evening and all the kids and I go to soccer practice. Afterwards we walk to the van and I realize that I don't have my keys. A quick look in the side window confirms that they are next to Annika's seat. A friend and her husband stick around and for about an hour tried with a coat hanger to get the door unlocked. Meanwhile my wonderful mother in law high tails it to Aaron's work to get his key. It was dark, the kids were tired, so they were running around like maniacs. They were playing in mud puddles, and the thick brush along the gravel drive that lines the fields. Just after 9 pm success, Tim got the door open, not 2 minutes later my mother in law shows up with a key. Tuesday was to be my last day of class for the summer semester. I had to give a persuasive speech on public smoking bans, and turn in my last written report. I had the kids all take a bath, and I noticed that Madie's cheek looked a little red. I chalked it up the way she slept, or the warmth of the bath. I had agreed to meet with Jake's teacher before class, so I was already rushed. It was 8:30 and I had to be at UC at 9. As I am getting ready to go (now 8:45) I am informed that I must take Madie home. Her red cheek is now a rash. I rush her home to Aaron and make a run for school. I get there at 9:25 and sign up to be on of the last to give my speech. I was not focused on class at all. I did my best to pull it together and get through an 8 minute speech. I thought I would be lucky to get a C. I got a B. Since my professor goes by a point system and you get your grade at the end of each class I tallied my points and I got an A for my Effective Public Speaking class. My first semester of college and I pulled off a 4.0? I never did that in high school! I can't guarantee that it will be that good every semester, but at least I can say that I had a 4.0.
That night Aaron came home and before he came into the living room to greet me he asked me to close my eyes. He then presented my with a bottle of wine and a bouqet of pretty flowers that I already forgot the name of. He has been doing the laundry, making dinners that I can easily re-heat for the kids, and keeping the house under control. He deserves the flowers and wine as much as I do. But to know that he acknowledged the week I had, was amazing. It was easy to overlook that he forgot his wallet earlier that day. At least I was going out to get Noah's new glasses after he broke his after a soccer scrimmage on Saturday. I think I will keep him. Madie visited the doctor yesterday and was diagnosed with poisin ivy. Her eye was swollen shut. She was given an assortment of medications and given a note that she can miss the rest of the week if needed. She is uncomfortable, and girls are sensitive to looking like quasimodo at school. So we will see.

I plan on staying home today.... For one day I don't want to leave the house. We'll see how that goes.


TLM