and all hell breaks loose

So we went to the beach two weeks ago and had a wonderful relaxing time. And that was the end of that. Since we've been back home it has been go, go, go and I am just not used to this type of schedule. There are tons of things going on at the church so I am constantly busy whereas I used to work a little, chat some, do a little more work, chat more and then time to leave. I am taking on more responsiblities with our small groups, Next Steps (deals with first time guests, new believers, and care ministry), and Block Party. I really like volunteering there. It is a great environment to be, but lately, I am tired when I leave.

Also babysitting is proving to be alot more challenging. This Monday I kept Ethan and his sister Elhannah (7yr old). They are wonderful kids--self-sufficient, quiet, well behaved, but it was chaos Monday. Elhannah was watching a movie while I fixed lunch, and when I returned upstairs she said she had a headache. I told her to lie down and went to call her dad. Well, while I was calling him she came downstairs and told me her head was really pounding and started crying and rolling around the bed moaning. Couldn't reach her dad or her mom or my mom or the parents again or my dad the first time, then I finally reached my dad the second time I called him and asked what to do. He said give her some baby Tylenol (all I had in the diaper bag), but she refused to take anything--even if I mixed it in some juice. Finally, after about 15 mins of crying and moaning, her dad calls me back and I tell him whats going on and he says he'll be there soon. In the meantime, Elhannah leaves the room and is in the bathroom gagging and heaving. By this time, Ethan is getting cranky because he's hungry and sleepy. It was madness and I thought I might have to take Elhannah to Urgent Care! Luckily her dad was there about 15 mins later and while we are outside she vomits in the yard. It was disgusting! Also the dad calls me later and tells me she has Strep as well. Fun. She is doing better now, but her dad said she was pretty sick Tuesday and Wednesday.

Before Elhannah's incident though, we got locked out the house (we were house sitting for friend) at 2am Sunday morning. It is a long story so check it out on Nick's blog. I spent all day cleaning Cynthia's house and was at church yesterday and today. I just feel exhausted and the week isn't over yet. We are going a party Saturday, taking Nick's dad to lunch Sunday, and going to baseball game Sunday night. Then babysitting, volunteering and weekend plans begin all over again. It's going to be like this through mid-July. I guess it is good; it will help time seem to go by faster and be even closer to leaving.

On a lighter note, I am getting a new hairstyle soon. Kind of a modified Victoria Beckham bob. I am hoping when the back grows out it will grow more even with the front. I have hair angel and she is doing a great job helping me look good while growing my hair out again. I like my short hair but it is kind of a pain to keep up.

Anyways, I had a new recipe idea for Buffalo Fried Wontons. I think I am going to try it next week so I'll report back soon. I really like to cook, but most stuff I make is a modified version of some else's recipe. I am excited to create my own. I REALLY hope it turns out well.

Well, off to watch my favorite show...So You Think You Can Dance. Yeah!!