The Spring Break That Wasn't

As you read this, the kids and I are back from spring break - me at work and them at school. While we had lovely weather all week (summer weather, actually), much of the week was very challenging. If you read my last post here you know that Eli and Sadie came down with a really bad virus on the first day of the break. They proceeded to pass it on to Seth, who was, unfortunately, not on spring break. I spent from Friday-Monday taking care of everyone; three and a half days filled with taking temperatures, going to urgent care, keeping track of medicines and making sure everyone took them on time, cooking, cleaning, laundry, laundry, laundry, etc., etc., etc.

On Tuesday, the fog lifted and I took each of the still-sniffly but fever-free kids out for a special date, recorded for posterity on this layout, which can be seen as part of the April "Feeling Thankful" gallery at Write.Click.Scrapbook.:

Patterned Paper (Studio Calico) + Stickers (American Crafts Dear Lizzy, October Afternoon, Studio Calico) + Stamp (American Crafts Dear Lizzy) + Ink (Tsukineko, Stampin' Up) + Fonts (Pacifico, Typenoksidi)

By Wednesday, Seth had hit the sniffles-only stage and was back at work. On Thursday, we celebrated Sadie's 7th birthday. Love my sweet and goofy girl:

We had a special breakfast at home, went to the zoo, and then had a fancy dinner out. 

Seth got sick again over the weekend so our spring break didn't really have much "break" to it save for Tuesday and Thursday. That's better than nothing, though, so I'll take it! 

I did manage to squeeze in some time to create this card for this week's Mother's Day Week over at Write.Click.Scrapbook.:

Cardstock (Bazzill Basics) + Patterned Paper (Bella Blvd) + Chipboard (Bella Blvd) + Sticker (Bella Blvd) + Washi Tape (Bella Blvd)

Be sure to check back in at Write.Click.Scrapbook. every day this week - there's a whole week of Mother's Day inspiration a month ahead of time so there's plenty of time to gather ideas and create!

So...I am now looking forward to the next vacation...whenever that is...and hoping that it can actually be a vacation!