We are at my parents' house. The drive took 7 hours and didn't go too badly. Katie got carsick 5 minutes before we were going to stop for lunch. Lunch was extended while we cleaned up kid and carseat. She was fine after getting sick. Ate lunch and was happy the rest of the trip. I made her wear a bib in the car just in case, LOL. Abby melted down after we stopped for gas. I let them split a milkshake and she was highly annoyed when I told them they had enough. The car DVD player is the best invention ever!

It has been nice being here. We took the kids to their first high school football game. It was homecoming and I got to see some high school friends I hadn't seen in years. We had a family reunion which was a lot of fun.

On the bad side, Ben hasn't slept the last 2 nights. I've had very little sleep. Two nights ago I gave him milk at 2:45 AM. I usually don't feed them at night but I was desperate. It turns out he was hungry. Couldn't he just TELL me that! I asked him earlier in the night but he wouldn't answer me. Last night he woke up with a fever of 102.8. We gave him Motrin and that took care of the fever. However, he wouldn't go to sleep. I ended up "sleeping" with him in a recliner in the living room. He was fine today. No fever at all. My mother said she will get up with anyone who needs it tonight so I can get some sleep.

We are taking the kids to Pumpkinland for the first time tomorrow. DH and I are going out for an early anniversary dinner this week too. He won't be here on the actual day.

Hope everyone has a good week. Michele, hope your kids feel better and you don't get it.

Lori

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