The boys and I made it back home by 1 pm on Friday, just before a huge storm hit (good timing!). I actually enjoyed the storm because it felt so good to have all four of us back together in our cozy house (Ken decided to work from home Friday). The boys had been up past midnight two nights in a row and were pretty worn out. Craig napped in the car and was fine by the time we got home. Jamie couldn't put his book down (as usual!) and was totally wiped out Friday afternoon, so he just relaxed on the couch under his quilt and was much better by Saturday.
I made a conscious effort to spend some fun time with the kids this weekend and not focus too much on the to-do list, and we had a really nice weekend together - lots of games, great meals, DVDs, capped off by mini golf Sunday evening and ice cream at our amazing local dairy. Very nice and rejuvenating.
But now it's Monday morning - back to work! I'm helping the boys clear out their rooms a bit (I live in a house filled with packrats). We're starting on the closets this morning - yikes!
I have had Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) since March 2002. Both of my sons also got ME/CFS at ages 6 and 10. Our younger son fully recovered after 10 years of mild illness. Our older son still has ME/CFS and also has Lyme disease plus two other tick infections. This blog is about how our family lives with chronic illness, with a focus on improving our conditions and enjoying our lives in spite of these challenges.
Sounds great, and you sound so much better lately. Hope it continues.
ReplyDeleteOoh closets - shiver! It sounds like a great weekend and I KNOW you enjoyed your alone time last week. No matter what, it always feels great to get everyone back home, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Lori
I love a good storm! It is nice to have your kids back,isn't it? What a nice way to spend the time as a family. Glad you enjoyed your weekend!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the closets! There's one of mine in particular that I've been avoiding...for a couple of years.
ReplyDeleteGood news!
ReplyDeleteAnd closets...ohhhhhhh.