Leaf Racing

I love it when it rains and it rained most of the day yesterday. The only improvement I would have made is for me to be at home snuggled up with a warm blanket, a good movie and a roaring fire. I didn't get home in time to really do that last night as Tuesdays are my night with the kiddos. I wasn't even going to go as it was raining and my sister probably wasn't going to play tennis but I always love to see my munchkins...so I went over. I walk in and I see Thomas and Tia staring into the TV...Thomas looked normal...but when I saw Tia I knew she was sick. Her eyes were puffy and she was all stuffed up. I was leery to go and give her a hug as I always seem to get sick from her, but I promised Grandma "G" to give a hug from her. This girl is usually bouncing off the walls so to see her so lethargic was miserable for me but I am sure worse for her. Had a great time helping Tom with his chores, especially when we took out the trash and Tom decided it would be fun if we raced petals and leaves in the gutter to see which one got to the drain first...so I thought...sounds fun. I won the first race and then of course he demanded one more time. Next race he won...again "one more time auntie, please"...so I indulge him and this time we are doing "team" leaf and petal races...he wins more than I do. If mine got too far ahead he would plant a diversion in the "river" to hope my leaf would get caught up and he would win but sometimes his own leaf got stuck...it was cold but so much fun! Mom didn't like it when we got in as she asked "what were you doing?"...I handed Tom the mail and fessed up to leaf racing in the gutter...loved every minute of it. What I don't always love is trying to get him to do his homework...that was a bit of a chore. Then it was off to dinner at El Tecolote pouring rain....food not bad...home then into bed. Today work...a bit frustrating already this morning..but I must let it go and move on...breathe...it will be okay. Oh and review time today after lunch...a raise would be nice...so I hope I get one...off to do an accrual Yippee!