It's really not much fun around here right now.

My life isn't very much fun when there's big deadlines looming.

The highlight of the last few weeks for me was this sight when I got home Friday night.

Tulips, Zima and a new tape measure.

I had been complaining at Josh on the phone Friday afternoon because my tape measure was missing again (why can't I put something away and know that it will be there the next time I need it?).

I worked most of the night Friday night and then Josh and Coley and I ate popcorn and watched The Game Plan.

Josh and I tried to stay up and watch the Assassination of Jesse James afterward, but we were both asleep about 5 minutes into the movie.

It was pretty much just me and Josh and Annie the rest of the weekend (Ross was at Dillon's, Courtney was with her Mom and Coley was with his Grandma).

Taking care of one kid is a piece of cake when you're used to having four of them around.

We decided that we could be really amazing parents if we had just one kid to take care of (but we'll have to settle for being mediocre parents since we have four of them).

I worked all day Saturday.

Josh took Annie bowling with is friend John (John is home from Iraq for a couple of weeks).

We tried to watch the Assassination of Jesse James again after Annie went to bed Saturday night (I think we lasted about an hour before falling asleep this time).

I worked all day today.

Josh took Annie fishing with John.

The good news is, I am giving myself until Friday night to finish up my proposal for CHAW 09.  If it's not done on Friday night, I'm submitting it (unfinished) anyhow.

Which means that come Monday morning of next week, my schedule will be a whole lot lighter (which also means that I can finally start focusing on my online photography classes).

And...a lighter schedule also means that I get to go do fun things like bowling & fishing (and taking pictures)(and blogging).

Comments

[Cate]

How sweet of Josh to get you tulips and a tape measure! I hope you have a productive week (easier said than done with looking after Annie all week though, right?)! I still can't believe you're doing your stuff for CHAW a couple of weeks after this years CHAW. Your stuff is always awesome though, so I'm sure it'll be great! And I'm totally looking forward to your photography class!!!!!!! :)

[Lisa Nathan]

So glad to hear that you aren't sick! Glad the kids are well and Josh is treating you so great! I thought about you this weekend while my friend Lucy and I were at the CK Convention in Portland, we took a class put on by scrapbookpictures.com, loved it! Loved the people! We got very excited about the upcoming changes and additions. I hope your projects get done on time but even if you have to submit them unfinished I'm sure they are excellent. Can't wait for your photography class too! Now I gotta go find me a zima :-)

[Sheila]

Finally! Your back. I am always disapointed when I check your blog and you haven't updated. I love to look at your pictures. We had the bug at our house so I know how draining it is. I totally inderstand about the parenting one child versus four. Whenever Brian and I take just Olivia out we are always amazed at how good she is and how much fun she is to be around. Unlike when all three of them are runnign different directions. Good luck this week in meeting your deadline!

[shabbyVTchic]

Having Josh in your life makes people so very happy, because you are nothing short of deserving when it comes to that guy and all the little things he does to make a bad day good. You just can't help but to love that. And boy, do I EVER know what you mean when you think about life, and how everything would be different had there just been one child. I can't even tell you how many times my mind has wandered and entertained the VERY same thought and although I think it's completely normal for our parental insecurities to foster and feed on these thoughts, I just never had the guts or courage to say it out loud, you know? I can't imagine my life without even one of our kids (and wouldn't want to). I just always hope that when all is said and done, that when they reach their adulthood they are able to look back with a great understanding and know that we really did try and want the very best for each of them- despite our imperfections.

I've missed you around here, and hoped that it was work/time spent with the family occupying your time, and not that flu. Take care!

[Val from Down Under]

Hang in there girl, there's always light at the end of the tunnel. Glad to have you back, it's been a long break. Take care of yourself.

[Zarah]

Gooorgeous photo - and whatever Zima is, is looks really good! :D

I'm sending a big bunch of good vibes your way.

[Roxanne]

It sure is good to have you back among the living. I know that you are glad too. Zima... I haven't thought about Zima in long time. That looked good. I finally purchsed Photoshop and have been trying to teach myself for the last week....Ha! It is a lot to take in. I have been digging around in your photography posts playing around. It is fun. But will be more fun when I am more comfortable with it!

Roxanne

[Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal)]

We tried watching the same dang movie.. Too darn SLOW and weird!! We gave up..

[cindy b]

Great picture. Glad you are feeling better!! Stuff for 2009??!! GEEZ! Didn't we just start 2008? :-) Can't wait for the info. about the photography class!!

[Terri B in Oregon]

Hang in there kiddo! You are doing great and even though I miss the updates, pictures, funny stuff, I can wait. I think! Maybe if I had a hint of the '09 stuff??????

[Paola Norman]

Here's to wonderful ideas and inspiration so you can finish and enjoy the things you love..Good Luck! Love the brilliant colors of that photo..

[Kelli]

I want to thank you for all your photography and camera tips. Using them I purchased a Rebel XTI with the 50mm f1.8 lens and a Tamron 18-200 OS lens. I love them!!!
Thank you so much for sharing all your info!

[Allison]

I am right there with you on the deadlines. Not only is Easter coming fast this year...but so is March 19th! Yikes!

=) Allison