Irene could have kicked our butts, but she took it easy on us. The winds were strong last night and we got lots of rain, but our basement stayed dry and all except a couple of hours we had power. I have not listened to a single minute of converge about Irene (I know crazy). I really didn’t think it was going to be as bad as they were saying and decided to stay at home and out of touch. I am really glad (lucky) that I made the right call.
I am exhausted though! My husband is away on a trip with some friends. He left Thursday super early and was scheduled to come home tonight. They canceled his flight and said the next coach flight was Thursday night. He paid $731 to fly home Monday night. If he had stayed he would have had to pay 3 extra nights in a hotel and for meals not to mention I WOULD LOSE MY MIND!!
Thursday was my day to get work done while the boys were at school. I have a lot to do to get ready for the semester. I had the day all planed. As soon as I got in from dropping the boys off I got a phone call to come pick up Andy. He has Coxsackie virus (hand, foot and mouth disease). It is a mild case, but strong enough to send him home and ruin my day to get things done. Friday we spent all day out of the house. I feared being stuck inside with the boys and was trying to stay out as long as possible. Friday night I was up really late moving everything off the floor my basement. My basement is finished and we use it as my husband’s office, kids’ playroom and my exercise room. There was a lot to move. I did the best I could. Saturday morning/afternoon we spent out of the house too. Can you tell I was dreading being stuck indoors with my two angels? When we got home it had already started to rain. I had removed everything from the front of the house on Friday, but still had some things to move in the backyard. There was more back there than I thought! Joey and Andy helped by picking up all their balls and toys and putting them in a bucket. We were all soaked!
Saturday night the storm came and by Sunday morning it was gone. As stated above Irene was nice to us. I see pictures of some other places and realize how nice she really was. Today has been spent indoors with one trip outside to fly Joey’s kite. It was perfect outside to fly a kite! The boys have actually been okay cooped up inside for over 24 hours. Normally it takes about 3 seconds before I am yelling at one of them for tormenting the other (usually Andy is the tormentor). I think it helps that Andy isn’t feeling well. It isn’t the hand, foot and mouth thing, but I think he has a bladder or urinary infection. He keeps crying his penis hurts (yes I teach them the proper words) and it doesn’t even look red to me so I think it’s internal. The poor kid has been complaining for the past two days. Hopefully tomorrow we will visit the doctor.
In running news, I have been keeping up with my training. Saturday was a scheduled 3 mile run. I put the boys in the stroller and went for a run before Irene came. Today is supposed to be a 7 mile run. As long as the power remains on I plan to hop on the treadmill. The longest treadmill run I have ever done was 6 miles so I am not sure how long I am actually going to make it. The treadmill is really hard on my body and I am exhausted. Not only have I been up really late preparing for Irene, but Andy has been waking up at 5am. He is killing me.
Dear Hubby,
Please make it home safely and as soon as possible. I miss you. I miss my sleep, sanity and runs without the kids too (right now maybe a little more).
Love, Your Awesome Wife
PS I am really glad you got to go away on a fun trip because you so deserve.
PPS Next time could you make your trip not in the midst of a hurricane?
PPPS Also next time could you not leave your underwear on the floor, dirty dishes on the table, tools (including power drill and saw that Andy got a hold of) out in the garage and the basement a complete mess before you leave? Thanks!
