Bug, Sewing, My 33rd Birthday

Well, that stomach bug ended up getting me after all. I felt absolutely horrible on Thursday night and Friday, then 90% better on Saturday. Katie also got sick on Friday/Saturday. By Sunday, everyone was better, and Samantha never got it. She must have an amazing immune system. She's never been sick and has only thrown up 3 times in her life, all because of motion sickness.

I made myself a shirt yesterday. It was actually a pretty horrible day, but I feel accomplished that I made something that fits and looks cute. It blue with black lace on the front and just black lace on the back, a sleeveless swing tunic that obviously requires a shirt underneath.

Being sick really took up our whole weekend. This week has been pretty busy with normal stuff. Today is my 33rd birthday. I've made a flourless chocolate cake with ganache - my new favorite since last year. It tastes like eating a giant truffle, super rich and chocolaty. I'll open presents after dinner. James and I plan on getting sushi and Chinese on Saturday for lunch. I certainly wish that we could eat somewhere in person, but I'm not going to do that until I'm fully vaccinated. April 24th can't come soon enough!

Kaya, Trips, Bug

My sister Mara had a baby on Friday! Her name is Kaya Alise, and she looks perfectly chubby. I wish I could be there to see her, but hopefully that will happen later in the summer. I keep seeing things in the news about people refusing to get the vaccination, and it makes me sad. I know there are cases where people can't because of health problems, but I'm mad at the ones who do internet "research" and put everyone else at risk.

James really wants to drive to NC this summer. I have mixed feelings about it. I also broke my cardinal rule of not planning ahead by too much (since it gives me anxiety) and made maps of a bunch of possible future road trips. I actually planned so we could visit every state in the lower 48 over 6 years or so. I haven't been to 10, and it would be cool to say I've been to all 50. I have no idea if that will ever happen, especially Hawaii. We have to start with the shortest route to NC, which is 30 hours long one way. Eek.

Starting Saturday, everyone started getting sick. I didn't feel horrible, so I didn't realize that I was actually sick. I thought it was just severe indigestion. The older 3 kids are home from school today, and James took half of a day off yesterday. I'm hoping that everyone will be fine by Monday. Katie and Samantha have been unaffected so far. Katie might avoid it because she's a germaphobe and has been wearing a mask all day.

Thanks to the stupid sickness, I've had extra laundry and didn't get to do a date with James. Also, people won't stop banging on my bedroom door. I feel a little smothered. I need a vacation, but I'm not so sure that I want anyone else to come with me.

Calling, Shot

We hosted another game night and had even more people come. It was a lot of fun, but a little crowded. I'm really glad now that all the teachers have been vaccinated. It's a small preview of what normal life will be in a few months, hopefully.

I got a new calling as Relief Society teacher, which means no more music leader. It's been a lot of fun, but I'm glad to be moving on to something new.

I got my first shot yesterday. Living in a rural county (with a bunch of conspiracy theorists) is paying off right now. My arm is a little sore, but not too bad. When I got back with Chinese food for dinner, James had put up a bunch of Hamilton pictures and was playing "My Shot" in the background. :) I'm praying every day that the rest of my family will be able to get vaccinated soon so we can safely visit later in the summer. One day at a time, though.

Game Night, Spring, Shelf, Class

We hosted a game night on Saturday. James is lucky that all his coworkers are vaccinated now, so I got to benefit from herd immunity. We had 5 people come, so we played Secret Hitler and ate snacks. It almost felt like normal life. I wasn't so happy when James went to lunch with some coworkers on Monday. I haven't eaten in a restaurant in a year, and I thought he'd go with me first. I'm sick of doing dates at home. It's just not the same. By the time we go out again, Joseph will be old enough to babysit.

I'm so excited for the beginning of spring. I'd normally think of it as not starting till the equinox, but the weather says otherwise. I read an article recently that says meteorological spring does start on March 1st. I'll take it. The cows are back, so it must be true. Of course it snowed today, but it's almost completely melted already.

James and I built a shelf for our board games in the cabin, which means some more organizing to do today. It took longer to do and was more annoying than expected, so we didn't finish cleaning everything up. The old shelf/desk will going in the girls' room to hopefully give Katie a safe place for her art stuff. If I have to clean up markers one more time, I'm going to scream. I did clean up her room since the little kids trashed it again.

I'm starting a 4-part Zoom class today about exceptional students. It's free and was offered to me because of Joseph being in the gifted program. I'm excited to learn more.