Ciera, volleyball and EARLY mornings

Volleyball tryout are this week for Ciera-she's never played before, but is hoping to make the team because she just does not have enough to do this spring. Try-outs are all week at 7:15am-She and Brian have to leave at 6:45 each morning to get her there. It will be worth it I'm sure!

Here's what really happened

I did NOT manage to get back to the blog to update about work (going well), Ciera's school situation (also going well-couldn't be happier) and how things are going for Logan (good days and bad days, but he's loving basketball and his new Itouch).

Here's how I actually spent my 5 days off.

Thursday: watched some tv, napped a bit, did a bit of laundry and carted Ciera around to dental appointments. Logan had basketball practice in the evening and I 'think' I went and watched.

Friday:Logan and I saw Lightning Thief and I didn't even think about how much I paid to get in (the sign of a truly enjoyable movie). We stopped by a cupcake store and splurged on expensive cupcakes (they weren't really worth the $2.75 price tag, now we know). We then picked Ciera up from school. We've all been battling colds and by Friday night mine was winning. Thankfully Ciera's basketball game was canceled and I napped through the headache. I can't remember doing anything else productive, probably a load of laundry, but who's counting.

Saturday:Logan had a basketball game and it was another nail biter. Logan has generally been on losing teams and he is enjoying his team's wins immensely. At some point by Saturday afternoon the kitchen got all cleaned up (could've happened on Friday though). I'm not sure why I'm having such a tough time remembering what happened all weekend. I picked Ciera up from a movie and we hustled butt to get her to her basketball game. After basketball we picked up Ciera's friend and headed to Brian's parents for his dad's birthday dinner. We had a great time and enjoyed visiting with everyone. Brian's cousin and family also made it up for dinner.

Sunday:Ciera had softball practice and Logan had his cousin's come play. I dropped Ciera off to see another movie (13 is expensive) and I ran some errands while waiting for her. I then got to drive several of her friends home as well. Sunday night I vacuumed the living room, the couch and under the couch. The kids and I watched a movie as well. More laundry was done.

Monday:I headed to physical therapy in the am and Ciera headed to the snow with her friends. Brian and I watched Inglorius Bastards, finally, and I did more laundry (it's all done for now though). I also attacked Ciera's room and got it rearranged and cleaned.

On the mental list there were many things that did not get done: cleaning the entire house all in 1 day, putting away the winter decor, finishing my book, Safeway shopping, Costco trip and getting to the gym. I'm confident they will all get done before my next week off for Spring Break. Perhaps the blog will even get updated by then.

5 day weekend!!

The school I am working at combined the 2 presidential holidays and a zero day to give us a 5 day weekend. Neither of my kids have the same schedule though. Logan has a 4 day weekend and Ciera has 2, 3 day weekends.

I have been desperately needing this little break. Although my house has managed to stay 'picked up', and I've been spot cleaning, I have not done a total house clean since Christmas and I'm thrilled to have found the time to do it-hopefully later this morning.

I also hope to get back and really update on what's been going on, but here's a brief look at how we plan to spend the days off.

Thursday:
Regular day for everyone except me. I slept in 30 minutes, watched some morning tv and my plan is to read, clean the house and take Logan hot lunch.
Pick up Ciera early for ortho and cleaning visits.
Take Ciera to hit.
Dinner
Basketball with Logan.

Friday:
Regular day for everyone except me and Logan. I will again sleep in about 30-45 minutes.
Logan and I are going to see The Lightning Thief.
Take Ciera a hot lunch.
Maybe Ciera has volleyball tryouts? (need to find out about this on Thursday)
Ciera has a basketball game.
Logan has basketball practice.

Saturday:
Logan has a basketball game.
Ciera has a basketball game.
Family Dinner to celebrate Papa's birthday-not sure what's on the menu, but I have a few guesses.

Sunday:
Sleep in, read, watch movies, finish cleaning the house (if I wasn't successful on Thurs or Fri) and do laundry.
Ciera has softball practice.
Cook an amazing Valentine's Dinner? (I find Valentine's Day to be a nuisance of a holiday)

Monday:
We are all off this day and plan on sleeping in a bit.
Physical Therapy at 9:30
Softball lesson/copies at 11:30
Brian has a dental appt at 3.
Ciera has basketball practice at 7
Gear up for the week

I have left off most of our meals and I'm sure there will be some cross-activities and some grocery shopping.