Another weekend.. gone.

And here we are on a Sunday again -- how does the weekend go by so fast?

We once again started our weekend a little early with a trip to the children's ER (Thursday).  Kingston developed a wicked cough overnight, and we decided to have it checked out.  We weren't even there 10 minutes and the nurse told us it was croup.  He was having a hard time breathing because of swelling in his throat, and was given an oral steroid to open his throat up a little.  He hated it but almost immediately he sounded better.  This weekend he lived on cold applesauce and yogurt (and virtually nothing else).  He's definitely lost his appetite.  He's also developed a runny nose and the bright red 'I'm sick' complexion.  But he's a trooper, and nothing slows this child down! 

Friday he stayed home with daddy, while I took Charlotte to playgroup.  It was nice to have some individual time with her and a bunch of other babies her age.  She loved it and smiled at everyone.  They couldn't get enough of her and her squishy cheeks.  We got home in time for lunch and then a great visit from Linnett!  She stopped on her way to London and picked up my dress for her wedding... and yes.. it FITS.  WOO HOO!  My anxiety and fear that I would be panicking up until the day of her June wedding dissolved, and I enjoyed a not so healthy dinner out at BP with my good friend :)  There was of course shopping beforehand, but to protect those involved, I won't go into details... LOL.

We all settled in to watch 'Life as we know it' with Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel -- what a waste of time.  I was so looking forward to seeing this movie, and it was painful to get through. 

Saturday was filled with a pancake breakfast, playing with babies and of course -- more shopping. We then had a surprise visit from my cousin Jess, and her fantastic boyfriend Jordan (yes Jordan, I just gave you a shoutout -- and yes I think you're fantastic!).  We had a nice afternoon and Kingston of course enjoyed having some new people to play with.  He had a busy weekend of visits considering he wasn't really feeling great.

Sunday we really wanted to get Kingston out of the house and into the fresh air since it was +2 here in london.  We had to reschedule his gymnastics class (apparently croup is reeeeally contagious).  So instead we went for a nice long walk through Springbank Park and had a great time.  The babies then had a 3 hour nap after lunch (Oh and daddy & mommy too!).  A normal afternoon and evening of playing, singing, reading and general silliness passed far too quickly and here I am.  Babies were asleep by 6:45.  Load 1 of 4 in the washing machine, 1 of 2 in the dishwasher and the rest of the house is pretty darn clean.  It all goes by so fast, and then here we are - back at Monday. 

It was wonderful to see my good friend, and to have some 'mommy time.'  It's amazing that M does this for me with no complains -- ever.  I'm very lucky.  I need to remind myself of that when he pushes my buttons and I snap at him a little bit (in normal married fashion of course).  Here are some pictures from our walk in Springbank Park!