Ugh!

Do you ever have one of those days when you just overdo it? Well that is me tonight. Had a plain, jane, typical day. Ate good choices, was fairly productive at work (as best I can be) and even was productive at home until about 7:15. Ate something like two extra helpings of dinner and then threw together a loaf of banana bread because I had banana's beyond ready for it. Ran out of white flour and threw in some whole wheat, thinking to myself, this could be a good thing for us. Then, on a horribly, poorly decided whim, added a BIG handful of mini chocolate chips to the batter. Needless to say, it really turned out fantastic. I just finished my 3rd piece of the evening and feel like I put myself over the edge! I am such a pile!


I am going to blame it on the snow. Crappy, gross, wet and messy snow that's been falling all day. And is really bugging the crap out of me! Worse yet, at this point tonight, it's sticking. Talk about being completely over this whole winter bit. I am so ready for some decent weather. And decent eating!!

Whew!

I am thankful that this evening, I still have a job. Unfortunately about 60 other people from my office do not. Talk about an exhausting day. Anxiety takes over no matter how much you think you're one of the safe ones. Watching VP's walk by, HR walk by, people looking upset, people leaving the office in a hurry, it all stresses you out big time. But, in the end, I'm appreciative that I have a job and am not forced into making decisions when I'm not ready. The only bad part....now I have to travel tomorrow :)

Cannot wait for the Friday!

Puke Puke Puke!

What is it about puke that makes you just feel like yacking, and then fumigating your whole entire house?! Friday night was typical of most in our house lately. Lazy hanging out, ordering pizza in, Peyton going to bed about 9. Lazy me managed to stay awake for most of the news, then head up to bed myself, probably about 10:30. Lane of course fell asleep downstairs, tv on, laptop on his lap. About 1:45 I woke with a start to crying, then Lane saying "Erin I need your help." Peyton was upset and had thrown up. We tried deciding if it was gagging after a long cough or upset stomach. Couldn't figure it out, and as we were stripping her bedding, she did it again. So bedding went in the wash, and a towel covered spot was made in the middle of our bed for her. Shortly after we were all in bed she threw up in ours too. So, stripped our bed as well. Lined her spot with more towels, found an old comforter to use, and we all snuggled in. I imagine about every 30 min for the rest of the night she puked. I lost count after 5 times when I think I was actually able to fall asleep again in between. She is such a good girl though, used a bucket well and paper towels, so we all stayed as comfortable as could be. I woke at 8:15 to "good morning mommy!" A happy sounding girl. I told her to take it easy after the night, and about 2 min into being happy and awake, she did it again. So, by the time we got to the couch, settled in with our bucket, some 7Up, and cartoons I think she'd thrown up 8 times. As the day has gone on she's only thrown up after eating or drinking....therefore pushing fluids is not going great. After she does, then she's been asking to go to Grandma Barb's or the park! So clearly she is feeling pretty good except for the tummy! At this point, we are all barely showered, with teeth brushed, and the washing machine is going for about the 6th time of the day. The clorox wipes and spray, lysol spray, hand sanitizer have been used pretty much constantly. I feel like sending everyone out of the house, filling my entire laundry room with clothes, towels, bedding and bleaching everything, opening all the windows to blow the stink and germs out, and wiping off every item we own with a clorox wipe. The really dreadful side of me thinks I should HURRY UP and do it before I start yacking myself :)

On another note, I'm itching for a vacation like no other! And no, not just since this whole puking thing. I swear if I could find a cheap flight into Dallas next weekend, I'd show up on my friend Marnie and Stange's doorstep for their new store opening. Got the invite in the mail on Thursday and couldn't get a quick road trip with Kim and Katherine out of my head! I know we can't pull it off this weekend, but I'm hoping someday soon. Just an overnight or two, chance to see their project and where all their hard work has gone the past few months, and to get out of dodge for a breather!

For now, I imagine my vacation will be getting home from my work trip to KC Friday afternoon, and maybe considering a run over to Eau Claire next weekend to let Peyton see her cousin. Easter may be a visit to my mom and dads, as my grandpa John will be with them. This is the first holiday for ALL of us without my Grandma El, and so close to her birthday, April 1. I feel like we might just all like to have a little extra time together still coming to terms with it. I still miss her every day. Doesn't help having Peyton ask me everynight where she is, to sing the Grandma El song (which I don't know!), or telling me that she misses her too. Kinda hard to igore with that all going on.

Well, the little puker is calling...off to snuggle and watch even MORE bad cartoons this afternoon :) Fortunately since her shower, she smells pretty sweet again! Ahhhhh....the life of a mommy!