Freaking cold!

Winter is approaching and I seriously do not like it. I woke up today and there was a heavy frost on the ground. I debated just driving down to the school, but I honestly think by the time I get the car warmed up, the littler 2 in their car seats, and get down there only to find that parking is half way up the street...That it is just much easier to bundle the babies up in the stroller and walk. I've timed it before, and driving is actually about 5 minutes longer to get home because I can't turn at the school, and would have to circle out of my way to get home easily. And like I said, parking seriously sucks.
So anyway. Normally the 2 yr old walks and holds the side of the stroller. Today was really bitter, and she's slower on the cold days. I bundled them both up into the double stroller, grabbed my coat and we were off. I think I am going to need some warm pants because my jeans made me feel like I was walking down there without pants. And I'm sure I was wearing pants. Thankfully for the eyes of all those who passed. HA. The little 2 didn't seem to mind it all bundled up, but Kristopher complained that his cheeks were getting cold. I'm not sure how to handle the colder weather yet. Anyone else have thoughts on that? Just curious if I'm the only one who feels freezing for 10 minutes is easier than the hassle of getting the car ready....
Another plus to the situation is I got a nice workout pushing that giant stroller. On the way home I walked faster and my legs now burn. God knows I need to walk like that more.
That would be another reason why I don't want winter to come. I am scared how fat I'll end up this winter. I've gained back a lot in the past year. Enough that my nicer clothes that I got last fall, do not fit at all this year. I know for me it has a lot to do with my mood and my frame of mind. Mentally, I'm weird lately. Out of it. Hard to explain. I guess it's all the changes in the past few months, and now I'm trying to find out where I stand in this busy crazy world I've created.....I need to find something to do for me, so that I can be totally happy again. I need to get back on track with healthier eating, lose weight again, and just feel healthier.
And I won't even get started on the whole baby subject today. But that is back in my head pretty fierce lately, but I do not feel like dealing with all those doctor appts and that drama again. I just don't have it in me to do it all right now.
And I'm going to close with a new picture....My new friend from the school took this picture of me and Kristopher last Friday. His school had a special breakfast date thing for kids where they could bring their mom's in and we had muffins. It's the first picture of me and him in a long time because either I'm the one behind the camera, or I avoid it like crazy because I am a total mess at the time. (that's a lot anymore) He cracks me up.

He's watching me

I have stuff to talk about but I've been to scatter brained lately to do it. So instead, I'll tell you about my crazy little bunny. He's cute, and bad...and likes to make me take pity on him so that I'll let him out and then he hides under the couch when it's time to put him back. Here's the sad little look....

Awake too early

UPDATE:
I tried one more time and managed to get in today. I have a sinus infection and lucked out with antibiotics and the good cough meds. Yippie. Now I'm going to be zoning and tired all weekend, and yogurt is my new best friend for the next 10 days. I HATE antibiotics with a passion and hope to avoid their lovely gift they bring along.....

Original post was.....
I look forward to the weekends now. Why? Because I can sleep past 7. Usually it's only till 7:30 or 8, but those extra few minutes feel great. And while I do not NEED to be up before 7 on weekdays, I'm usually up a good bit before to allow some time to totally wake up and get "me" time before the house gets busy.
So, you can imagine how disgusted I am to say that I was up before 7 today. Coughing like crazy and to the point of almost barfing. It was great.
This cold or whatever I have, has finally moved past the constant snotting and now I get the wonderful cough. It's not enough to make me think I really need anything strong to get rid of it yet. More of a dry annoying cough.
I did call the dr and I can't be seen till Tuesday so I decided not to bother with an appt. By then, it should be clearing up. And if not, I'll call on Monday and try hard to get in somewhere. Meanwhile....Anyone know of any good over the counter med that will work good to keep me from coughing at night/early morning? Once I'm awake for a while, it seems to be fine. It's just that sleep induced crap that gets me.

Wednesday Already

Wow this week is going by fast!
Here's our weekly update since I've ranged about one post a week now.
Monday was our day off. School was closed, we slept in a little later than our normal, and we were lazy for part of the day. Then I got into a major cleaning mood and the day was over before I knew it.
Tuesday. I had 4 kids 2 and under for about 2 and half hours at one point. All week I have one extra during the day for 4 hours. The kids were exhausted and had a blast. The "extras" are gone by 1, so after they left, Danielle crashed hard till it was time to pick up Kristopher. I was pretty tired too and was in bed early last night. It was a good day though.
Today was just my new extra for the 4 hours. My normal 2 were at home since its Wednesday. So my morning was spent with lots of reading and playing 2 year old things. He's really cute and reminds me a lot of Kristopher when he was little. Just a little more quiet. Kristopher has always talked loudly and done everything loud. So now I have an hour of me time before I have to go get that wild bundle of energy. I think after school we will head to the library. We haven't gone in a few weeks because I don't really like waiting till after 7 to go. Last Wednesday we tried since it was just the 2 of us, and they were closed for some weird reason. He was sad.
Kristopher's done with his meds and starting to sound more like himself. No more coughing at night, but he was still at it this morning. I have caught whatever this is. Last week I was assuming a sinus infection for myself, but then it took a turn to the basic cold type symtpoms. I'm still alive though. Managing things with advil cold and sinus and waiting for it to be over. Eventually it has to.
Not much else going on to talk about....Life has just been pretty much non stop busy and I'm just following right along with it.

A new update

I have been so distracted and busy lately.
Kristopher has been sick since the first week of school. At first I thought it was just the back to school germs, and it was no big deal. Then I thought maybe it was still lingering because it was allergies. He was acting normal, just sounded stuffy and would cough at night. So it's been at least 4 weeks. Last night he woke me up a few times by this weird cough that sounded like I was going in to find barf everywhere. He was doing it in his sleep, and it was just noise, no barf. So that was good. But I called anyway today and they said the cold that is going around is usually gone within 2-3 weeks at most and to bring him in. We waited till after school ended, and took him. It's a sinus infection. He's on a kid version of the z-pack and hopefully it gets him back to normal.
So far this week, we've made bedtime very stress free and calm, and he has not had any night terrors. It's not like it's been very stressed or upsetting but still if it's rushed or we're irritated, it seems to trigger things. He's very emotional and frets stuff that he shouldn't so we just have to be extra sure to keep bedtime calming.
I think I also have a sinus infection. I'm taking Advil cold and sinus for it so hopefully I avoid a dr trip myself.
And lastly, I've been working on a big project for the PTO. I'm doing the student directory for the school and it's actually been fun. I haven't used some of these programs in at least 7 years, and it is kind of amazing how quickly it because normal again as I worked at it. I still have some work to finish up after I get more info, but it's almost done. It's been fun and I feel important this week. Now if only I could find a job doing data entry type stuff at home, I'd be living the perfect life. Ha.