So the weekend started early for us.
Eric took off Friday morning so I could get my driver’s license renewed and run a few errands. But I got home later than I’d intended so he took the entire day off and we left for the farm on Friday afternoon instead of Saturday morning.
So we hung out at the farm then for the weekend. Eric helped his brother with a farm chore or two. And I ran a couple of errands with my MIL. And we played with babies and hung out and watched a bit of the Olympics and generally goofed off. On Sunday we went to church, had dinner, and hung out some more before heading home (a bit later than we had planned, but hey…what are you gonna do?)
We got to hear about my MIL’s trip to Africa, too, of course, and see her pictures. I left her some questions to answer for my “interview” (which she was surprised to hear that you had requested!), so when I get her answers I’ll post those. But she had a good time and was very glad to be home…even if it was to all this snow!
Today, my in-laws and Eric’s brother, Alan, are coming my direction to tour a farm near here. Alan’s plan is to put in a robotic milking system at the farm in the next couple of years, and he’s going to look at one today. So my in-laws are joining him and I think they will be stopping in after their tour, so we can all have lunch. At least, I think that’s still the plan…it’s snowing, but I haven’t gotten a call to say they aren’t coming. So we shall see…
And finally, a baby update:
Erin had roseola last week, it turns out. Days of higher fever turned into little/no fever with crankiness, but Saturday, she had a rash all over her torso. So it would seem she had a virus. She’s still not eating all that well or acting like herself consistently, but I’m hoping she’ll be back to normal very soon.
Alex is walking more and more these days. He’s still walking on his knees some, but he rarely crawls anymore. And he’s a climbing machine. In less than a day, he figured out how to get on top of my MIL’s ottoman and then onto the couch. It’s the highest thing (the ottoman, I mean) he’s gotten on top of by himself so far. At least he’s not climbing bookshelves…yet…
And that’s about all I have for now. Happy Monday!
February 15, 2010
It sounds like you had a somewhat relaxing weekend, even with Erin’s crankiness. It was nice that you were somehwere that others were able to help cuddle a not feeling so well child! I hope today turns out better than you think it will!!
February 16, 2010
Can’t wait to hear about your MIL’s answers!