Ice Ice Baby

Well, the past two days have been a bit of a challenge! We had a ice storm hit on Tuesday, which caused schools to close and then we lost power on Tuesday night. We woke up Wednesday and it was really cold in the house. School was cancelled again and I thought they would shut down daycare however they had power and were still open! So, I took the kids there for the day so they could be warm and I figured I should go to work anyway since I stayed home with them on Tuesday. It's still a skating rink in some areas, especially parking lots but the worst is now over! Our power did come back on yesterday afternoon so last night we were all able to rest much easier than the prior night!

Ava has had a cough for a few days now. I took her to the Dr. first thing this morning and they gave her a breathing treatment. Per the Dr. it seemed to help so he recommended that we continue 3-4 times a day as needed. This is going to be fun! She isn't at the age yet where she will really sit and watch tv or anything so I need to find something that will grab her attention for a few minutes while she sits with the little mask over her mouth. :-( I just hope it doesn't get any worse for her. I think I caught it before it got too bad so hoping for the best!

Aiden is back at school today, although he really is getting excited about having snow days. He has been playing basketball every Sat morning and seems to be really enjoying it this year. I finally see the competitiveness coming out, and it's not too aggressive but enough that he wants to do well and is trying more than he was last year! I want him to enjoy what ever he decides to play. I think he is going to play flag football again this spring. His current league goes to tackle at 7 but I am not comfortable with that yet so we might change leagues.

Work has been going well, so far I still have a job which is good. (we were purchased and are in the process of merging companies) My managers still have jobs so I assume I am safe however, you never know, I don't assume anything anymore! I started working out a few times a week and am trying to eat better. We also started attending church last week and one of my new years resolutions was to start going on a more regular basis. We were invited by a friend to a local church and I think Chris and I really enjoyed it. They have some wonderful programs and the facility is amazing! It's huge and the kids areas are all beautiful! Aiden loved it and even told me he needs a Bible because all the kids bring theirs. I thought that was really cute :-) Ava fussed a little but I think she just hasn't been feeling all that great and it was a new place for her so hopefully she will start doing better in the weeks to come.

Chris is currently working a ton, but keeping his options open to new opportunities. He just feels the company he is with doesn't provide him with a sense of security so, hopefully some thing will be coming his way that is more stable and hopefully more family friendly. The company he is with now doesn't really seem to understand or support a family life balance and with two young children, that is important.

All in all, we are doing well! We have some fun things planned for most every weekend this month and are just trying to make it through the rest of the winter season! Spring can't come soon enough!