As I mentioned previously, the kids were too sick to come to church on Good Friday, and my bestie, Jerilee, came over and hung out with them so we could go as a couple, and lead half of the music. Saturday left us hopeful that we’d be able to swing Sunday morning church, as the kids were less snotty and seemingly less sick. So we decided to duck out for some funtivities in the late afternoon, to break the day up and get a change of scenery. So often, that lifts everyones spirits, they sleep like rocks afterwards, and it would be the perfect set up for Sunday!
Except yesterday afternoon and evening were a HUGE flop! Our few small plans were butchered upon arriving at our first stop, and I mean butchered. It went so badly that we hauled the kids back out to the van and went home. All kinds of devastation there, for everyone. They fought us like crazy all evening and went to bed in a whirlwind.
Solly lulled in the night around 4:15. It seemed like maybe his throat was sore because he had a HUGE drink and settled a bit. But he was awake on and off until we all got up at a more reasonable time. But clearly everyone was feeling the broken night and within moments of everyone getting up, the kids were screaming at each other over everything, in tears. They ate breakfast with their heads half on the table. It just wasn’t our morning. So once again, we called for a movie morning.
After the movie, we had lunch and informed the kids that they’d ALL have naps afterwards. Dekker was devastated, as I’m sure you can imagine, but he was among the first to fall asleep. I’m not sure if he or Rowan dozed off first. Regardless, everyone slept. And now, here we are.
These days make me a bit gun shy about the week to come. Once again, school is out, and I’m SO hopeful that the kids will catch up on a bit of rest. But its been a long, difficult stretch of time for us, and I’m nervous for a week without activities. Yet I don’t want to be super busy! Because they NEED rest! Yet another tricky balance to find…
I love my kids. I really, really do. They’re amazing human beings! I just hope the weather warms up soon and we can play outside just that much easier. This weekend has not gone as planned, but if anyone knows that our plans are not our own, I know it.
Happy Easter, friends.