To go or not to go, that is the eternal question

So my 11 year old daughter this morning is complaining of a stomachache and doesn't want to go to school. ALL MORNING she is fighting me about going to school. I give her ibuprofen and say give it til ten thirty... if the medicine hasn't kicked in and you still feel like crap then call me and I will be more than happy to come get you. More fighting and yelling (her, not me). Her sister stayed home yesterday complaining of a sore throat and I should've doped her up and sent her on her way but I was tired of listening to her cry. And yes, she ended up running errands with me and was fine and got an icee at Sam's Club. Ah..... now I see..... So I say to the 11 year old, "ok, you're more than welcome to stay home. However, I am not running any errands today. I'm not taking you to the library or the store or anywhere else cuz today is my stay at home and get things done day. You're more than welcome to lay on the couch and read a book or watch tv. It's your decision."

She got in the car and went to school.

*sigh*

I will never understand this child.

A reflection of 2010...

Well the year 2010 has come and gone... did anyone else feel that rush of air as it raced by? Geez louise!! Haha This year was great :) Wade went to Germany, I got into great running shape and accomplished a goal of running two half marathons and some other races, we went on a cruise and had a ton of fun, and Wade survived his first year in the Stake Presidency (what are we saying, he was born for this stuff!!). I had a blast in Scarlet Pimpernel and had some really great auditions, the kids started piano lessons, and we got a puppy! Ethan had surgery and Wade trekked Pioneer Trek. We went on a really fun family camping trip and floated down a river, and stayed overnight in Park City which the kids thought was fabulous even though the swimming pool was freezing!! I got a job as a CNA at an assisted living facility close to home and I love it. :) Looking back I love how busy we were and how much time we spent together as a family!

Here we come, 2011!!