Is it almost Monday already?

What a whirlwind of a weekend, again. For once, I'm finally able to sit down and relax for a few minutes before beginning the bath and bed routine with the kids.

Friday evening was another night of just the kids and I. The hubby had a training meeting for the FD and some of the kids were feeling under the weather. Katelyn had a fever and Jacob had developed a rash across his mid-section. It's not weepy like poison ivy nor are there water blisters. It looks more like a heat rash with definite patchy raised bumps. Oh, and it itches, he says. He stayed the weekend at a friends house last weekend and through the week, both of the boys have developed the same thing. I've been treating with benadryl and told him if it wasn't better tomorrow, we'd go in. I'm assuming it's a viral issue but it could be something else, I suppose.

Saturday was an entire day of just the kids and I, again due to a FD training. We cleaned house and then went to play in the giant mud puddles outside. Not by choice, of course. Jacob had a football game (away) that we went to. What a mess! Those boys were covered from head to toe. Needless to say, I was exhausted after keeping the other four kids contained under ponchos, umbrellas and bleachers. There came a point where I realized Mother Nature was winning and I just had to accept that. In the end, our boys lost their game, even though they played their little hearts out. Once we were in the parking lot, I made a privacy area for Jacob to strip down and wrap in a towel for the ride home. I had to do the same with Jonathon who was a soaking wet noodle too.

After getting home, cleaned up and changed, we packed back up (with Daddy) and headed to Germ-in-Festation Chuck-e-Cheese for a birthday party. Our sweet niece turned FIVE! Happy Birthday, Paige. We arrived at where an adult needs several hard drinks where a kid can be a kid! We played, we celebrated and we left not a moment too soon. The kids had a blast, which is what's important. I, of course, have a ton of photos from the evening but no energy to get them ready and uploaded today. Perhaps this week I can find some time. Saturday night, we watched a few movies and finally drifted off to sleep after 2AM.

Sunday morning came early. I woke up to a ringing phone, headed off to a quilt show and lunch with the Birthday Girl and met the family at the football field for Austin's game (away). Once again, Mother Nature thought we all needed an extra long shower and completely soaked every referee, coach, player and spectator. We tried to keep as dry as possible but failed miserably. Again, I have many photos of this but they are not ready to be shared just yet. I promise, I'll get them soon.

We came home after the game was postponed. We were only half way through the first quarter with a tied score of 6. I'm not sure when the make up time will be. I was just thankful to be heading home to dry clothing.

UPDATE:

Wouldn't you know that as soon as I typed that last sentence, our phone rang to go help a friend. Once we all geared up with our mudders and wading pants, we headed out. As soon as I saw their yard, the memories of our flood washed over me. I remember not knowing whether I should scream, cry or laugh. It is an incredibly taxing situation to go through physically, emotionally and financially. We helped them do what could be done right now and will return as soon as more clean up is able to be made. I felt their frustration deep within my soul.

We are now home (obviously) and everyone is tucked into bed. I'm not far behind them either (for once). I hope to sleep in a bit tomorrow since the kids have the day off.

I'll post more tomorrow, I promise!! :)