Birthdays and such

Yes, we officially have a 7-year-old! We celebrated Brennan's b-day with dinner at Lonestar (his choice) on his actual birthday Wednesday and then a trip to Chuckie Cheese on Saturday with all his siblings, cousins, and the one friend he was allowed to invite. Man, I can remember when he was pulled out (my one c-section baby) butt first...he loves that story...feels like yesterday. Next up, Emma's 1st! I love that my kids grow up and it's fun/frustrating/crazy/irritating/enjoyable all at the same time to experience the changes they go through...but I do miss that cuddly baby stage where they just lay in your arms and look up at you with those big eyes...it's like the world floats away. Thus, it is going, going, nearly gone. No more babies for us...no more. Em, you're it, baby.

Thank the Lord the crappy flu bug is finally out of the house...it was apparently going around. I heard about it and of course, hoped it wouldn't hit us, but it did...and everybody, including Emma-bean, got their fair share. At least, it didn't last long for each one...but in the course of it all, it was about 6 days of glorious fun for me....with the washing, the lysoling, and all the bullcrap that goes along with. Buh-bye.

Hopefully, with the wake of February, we see less snow, more sun, more 40-degree days. One can hope, can't one? Remember those awesome Valentine's Day boxes you used to make in elementary school...the ones you got your cards in? Well, I thought I'd make one each for the boys (emma's still a little young, she'd just chew it up)...and fill it with fun stuff. I don't think they do those at school anymore...shame. So, I'm totally making one...two.

I just e-filed our taxes...am I like the quickest e-filer or what!? dang...