Getting the Wind Knocked Out of my Sails

We had wonderful plans for this weekend. Todd was out of town so I planned some fun ways to keep us busy so maybe we wouldn't miss him so much. It's not too bad when he's gone over night but when he has to go for four days, it's felt in a big way around here. So I planned lots of fun. This was our first no-game Saturday since the beginning of August so we were also looking forward to relaxing a bit Saturday morning and enjoying a bit of randomness.

All was going according to my plan. Thursday was co-op so we were very busy and the day went by quickly. Friday, I took the kids to Franklin Park Conservatory to see the last feeding of the carnivorous plants (tons of pictures coming very soon!). We spent a couple of hours there wandering around. It's a beautiful place. I can't wait to see it all decorated for Christmas! We ran a few errands afterward and by the time we got home that evening, I wasn't feeling so good. We had planned to sleep in the family room, the kids in the tent and me on the couch, while we watched a double feature. Brandon set up the tent and popped in the first movie but by then I was sick. Stomach  virus or maybe (hopefully) food poisoning. It was not my favorite night.

Saturday, we still relaxed but unfortunately, I was still pretty sick so the couch was my home most of the day. Thankfully, Kristen was able to be here all day to look after the kids. I could barely dress myself without needing to rest. Meal prep alone would have done me in! Those kids eat constantly! We missed their football awards ceremony. We're missing church right now. I hate missing things.

Today, I'm feeling much more myself! Still a bit ran down and sore. I can only lay around so much! My old bones start to ache! ;) I'm worried about this week though. We have so many important things this week, we simply cannot have anyone sick. Hearts will be broken. So I've been disinfecting every thing I can and praying to God that it was food poisoning (darn Subway!).

Todd came home early, driving all night to be here early this morning, YIPPEEEE! Today will be a better day :)