The head cold hit the house. David spent most of the week trying to overcome the congestion, and then it moved to Michellie. With big black circles around her eyes, a red nose, and a scratchy throat, she was very upset to have gotten sick. No fever ensued, so we are happy to report, that she actually has sailed through the cold quicker than David. Thursday she spent the day on the couch, and caught up on watching The King's Speech, and then Oprah.
With a wake up call from my sister at 4 am - only 12 am in BC, I tried to sleep until 5:15 before I headed to the tv to watch the Royal Wedding. With Michellie being sick, I let her sleep, as well as the rest of the family. Char, Jessica and I were on the phone for over 4 hours enjoying the awesome event! Michellie stumbled down for the Royal Kiss and then watched all of the reruns of the highlights. We are up for Oprah's commentary this afternoon.
Michellie's spirits are climbing as she gets closer to her trip. It is definitely incentive to get better quicker. She was only well enough to go to school on Tuesday afternoon this week, but hopefully when she returns from her trip she will be able to become a regular at school again. It really has been a long time.
So, now, Michellie is spending the afternoon trying on all of her shorts, bathing suits and t-shirts to pack the summer clothes for her hot fun in the sun! The temperature in Washington is promising to be around 30 degrees. Fortunately we had shopped for summer clothes a while back and everything still fits. There is a big smile on Michellie's face as she gears up for this incredible opportunity.
Our big challenge is what Michellie will eat for breakfasts. It is really hard to go to a restaurant and order something that is not wheat or eggs. We have been shopping for some things, and fruit will be her best friend I am sure. As well, we have nut mixes too.
The boys are out today fixing lawn mowers and taking dining room riff raff to the land fill. They have almost gutted the whole dining room area for the new windows and ceilings now too. This house has 15 inch planks of wood for the siding between the joists, it is really incredible. The wood is solid and the beams are strong. Too bad it all is hidden behind the drywall. When the rain stops, which is hopefully in the next day or so, we should be ready to get those windows in. It is very exciting! The piles are in the shed to pour the footings for the deck in the front, the permits are through for the septic system overhaul, and the geothermal will be able to get started once the temperature stays warm and we no longer need the furnace. I have bought wild flower seeds for some of the areas that Kenzie and I cleared last weekend, and at the moment we have pods of daffodils blooming all over the property. I look forward to planting more bulbs in the fall now that I know what the spring flowers are planted like.
Off to check the suitcase to see if it is correct. Michellie is our detail girl and always prepared. This trip is going to be great for her!
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