Guess what? I'm sick.
Which is bad for me because I have 75,000 things to do.
But good for you because I'm actually sitting down and doing nothing.
So, I'll blog. But it could be bad for you because I'll just sit and complain and I'll probably have all sorts of grammar and spelling errors, so please, forgive.
My throat, ears and head hurt. My nose is stuffy and my body aches. Oh and if this wasn't fun enough, I started my period today which hurts. It sorta feels like my uterus is trying to come out of my butt. Can you imagine how much fun it is to live with me? And this Wednesday, Christy is coming to stay with us until Sunday and I can't wait, but the first thing she may have to do is clean and do my laundry. And I know she would because she loves me. A lot.
Steph, Crooked Eyebrow and I gathered at a park today. When approached about the play date this morning I was all like "I can't, I'm sick, my house is a DISASTER, I have laundry to do, shopping to do and somewhere I have to sneak in a shower because I stank." but then I realized I'm sick and can't do any of those things, so we went to the park with them and it was fun and relaxing. I love our kids.
Of course, in two hours we took 5,000 pictures and I want to show them to you, but downloading them means walking the 20 feet to my camera which I can't do because I'm almost dead.
I would ask Brian to get them for me but he has already gone to the bank, Walgreens and Taco Bell for me, and he's only been home for two hours. Plus, he has tons of Ikea furniture to build.
I need to rest now because watching Brian do all of the work is wearing me out, but I wanted to let you know that ruby & roja has a new website and it's so beautiful. If you ever wanted to move to Wordpress (which we did), Heather from Desperately Seeking Sanity did the transfer for us and the installation, she has a business called Desperately Seeking Wordpress. She is beyond awesome, seriously. Go look at the awesomeness of ruby & roja and guess what? We are giving away a blog design, too.
Also, one of my posts made it over at Blog Nosh, which is a cool site that select posts from blogger's archives. The post they chose is from the initial weeks after losing James and Jake. I'm extra touched by them choosing me because I have a hard time believing that anyone feels my blogging is considered writing at all. You should head over there.
I bet you are going to want a chocolate donut or a cupcake when you go. You'll see why.
Feel better!! There is a nasty bug going around here too, I have had it for a week. I sound lovely.
Posted by: Kellyn | August 11, 2008 at 07:25 PM
And why wouldn't you think I wanted the apple? Don't you just think health and nutrition when you think of me?
Yeah, me neither.
I'm sorry you're sick, man. I'm not feeling so hot either, but I think mine is dust allergy related. Cleaning the basement bites.
Posted by: Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama | August 11, 2008 at 07:26 PM
I am sorry I you are sick. I feel bad for you having all those things at once! That's no fun at all. But reading this was fun! Glad you had some free time on your hands! It was good for us!
Posted by: Carolyn | August 11, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Beth,
Hope you are feeling better soon. My hubby has been sick with the same thing for the last three days. He sounds terrible and I feel so bad for him.
Take care of yourself!!!!
Posted by: Shantel | August 11, 2008 at 08:33 PM
It was a great day at the park and I'm slowly getting the photos done. All 5.3 million of them.
Posted by: crookedeyebrow | August 11, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Sorry you're sick, but you are pretty funny.
Poor hubby, wish mine would do that.
I want a cupcake anyway. The site is beautiful.
Posted by: mandy | August 11, 2008 at 10:00 PM
You are not allowed to be sick this week. At all. So get over it quick. Like now.
That's an order.
Posted by: Christy M. | August 11, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Linking to your contest now. I constantly want a donut every time I see that darn Blog Nosh logo. I loved today- a park day with you and your children is perfect. And I know you must stare at them all day because they are the most delightful things ever.
Steph
Posted by: Adventures In Babywearing | August 11, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Feel better soon!
Posted by: Mrs. Schmitty | August 11, 2008 at 10:52 PM
The new website looks beautiful. Can't wait to hear about your visit with Christy!
Posted by: Elaine | August 11, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I hope you feel better very soon. I love, love, love IKEA! We did our whole kitchen remodel from there, so I feel your husband's pain in the furniture putting together. The worst is everything is metric, so if you bust a screw, it can be tough finding another to replace it. And I love that painting. They have some really beautiful ones, but that one looks amazing with the paint color on your wall.
Posted by: Lisa | August 11, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Definitely hope you're feeling better soon, and am in major awe that you were able to muster a park outing under the circumstances.
When I'm under the weather, this house is transformed into Lazytown. No, literally: I turn on Lazytown, they watch it, I try to sleep it off. Park, shmark. ;)
Posted by: mrs. f5 | August 12, 2008 at 12:58 AM
You are a crack up even when you are sick. When I clicked on CE, it took me to Steph...the fever must have really got you. I was with Steph and boys last night and the boys had a great time with your kids. That was so nice to all meet and enjoy a beautiful summer day. I can't wait to see pics. Relax, take it easy and get well soon! P.S. I am still lovin' my new blog look....It feels like I got a face lift.
Posted by: Rhonda (mimi) | August 12, 2008 at 06:30 AM
I'm pretty sure "my uterus is trying to come out of my butt" has to be one of the funniest things you've ever written! I'm sure you don't think it's funny considering the pain that must be involved in that, but I actually laughed out loud. Sorry, but I did. Next week when it's my turn for that kind of pain, feel free to laugh at me! Hope you feel better soon!!
Posted by: sarah m. | August 12, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Does that go ask your Dad thing really work at your house? If so can I get some pointers? I'm sick too and I swear the minute I get a fever the kids are all over me. I sure hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Jessica | August 12, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Ihope you feel better soon BEth!
Posted by: Dana | August 12, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Oh no! Hope you're feeling better today! :)
Posted by: Debbie | August 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
I love the title of today's blog "mom's sick, go ask your dad" . . .it caught my eye because I was sure that you were now writing fiction. Mom being sick in this house is not possible. I would have to be in ICU to have them do the mom chores.
Posted by: Dawn | August 12, 2008 at 06:28 PM