To the germs who keep me awake at night!!

To whom it may concern:        
  Salutations Mr. or Mrs. or Ms. Germ(s) that have invaded my precious and good sleeping toddler.     I will try to be nice (as in my opening of this letter) but its pretty hard when your going on minimal sleep. I like my sleep germs, you do not want to mess with me after 2 nights of very little sleep, all because of you and your germ games.  When my toddler who cannot fend for herself or blow her own nose and can't breathe through it, gets upset, can't get comfy or fall asleep, the more and more I hate you.  Needless to say we don't want you, be gone, go and invade someone your own size.     Thank you. 

This toddlers mommy!!

MARCH BREAK, HOW DO WE LOVE THEE, LET ME COUNT THE WAYS!!

  It has snuck up on us once again. That time of year when the teachers get a break from our kidlets and parents have to "entertain" in any way shape or form.  I am very proud of myself, I actually have 3 things planned for my family/kids to do this year, an Angry Birds pottery painting at Crock-a-Doodle on Monday, a playdate on Tuesday with good friends, Minecraft, Handy Manny, and Elmo... and RBG's chocolate exhibit on Thursday.  Even though I am a relatively organized person, in the past I would leave it to the last minute and all the fun stuff would be booked, also for a couple of years we didn't have a second car so home we stayed :(      I am excited, we get to sleep in a bit, no rushing around, packing a lunch, worrying if pants fit, how many times teeth were brushed and if homework is in the backpack.  But alas, I still have to figure out what to feed the picky 9 year old at lunch time anyway.   More excitement -  No HOMEWORK, an extra hour, give or take at night to catch up on shows, read a story, dance... 
  At this time of year I am a bit more thankful and reflective.  When I was 15, on the Wed. of my March Break, my best friend and I were hit by a car, just after getting off of a bus, while crossing the street to go to my home.  I thank our lucky stars that we are still here to enjoy our childrens March Breaks.  If you get to have the pleasure of being with your kids 1, 2 or all 5 days  have fun, sleep in and enjoy the time together.