Thanksgiving in Limbo

This afternoon, we were planning to head even farther south to Georgia to spend Thanksgiving with Napp's family. As for now, it looks like that plan has been changed. Poor Napp is sick. He came home really late from work last night (He was stuck in traffic for hours and didn't make it home until after 10:30 pm) and announced that he thought he was coming down with something. At 2 am he woke up with the chills and took some Nyquill. This morning he was still feeling miserable with a fever of 101.4. He had to cancel both of his classes and office hours. I'm sure his students are just devastated. I was looking forward to spending the time with Napp's family and for them to get some time with the kids (a total win--time with the kids they miss---rest time for the parents). We do have an invitation to have dinner with some friends at church so I may contact them to see if that offer is still open. It would depend on how Napp's feeling. I am sure that despite their generous hearts that they don't want some sick man coughing on the turkey. So, we could have an interesting dinner tomorrow. I'll be praying that I keep a good attitude about it and maybe even make some new traditions.

I feel badly that I have not even talked to Xylie about Thanksgiving this year. No lessons about the Pilgrims, Native Americans, etc. I am going to have to download some coloring pages. I am usually good with fun/educational ideas but lately, I've been a bit behind.

Oh in case any of you are wondering about the google ad thing. I am just trying it out. I supposedly get money for people just clicking on the ad. But I'm a little disappointed. Some of them are odd. And because of my posts about my PPD, many of them are about depression. So, I may have to reevaluate that.

Two more updates- Xylie, my future party planner has announced that she wants a swan themed birthday party this year at our clubhouse. I have no idea how to pull this off. Sure with a great budget and lots of time, I'd be in my "zone" but remember I am not 100% "the old me" and party planning kind of stresses me now instead of giving me the usual buzz. I was gung ho for the butterfly party she previously wanted and I thought the horse theme would be a breeze...but swan??? And I am not one of those moms that goes crazy for her kids' birthday parties but I do want to make it special for her and swans are her favorite bird....so if you have any ideas, send them my way.

Additionally, Xylie and I have decided to start a "Joyful Heart" club. It started yesterday when we declared it "Happy Heart Day". Mommy made it through with just one evening meltdown and Xylie was awesome. Anyway, more details to follow.

My children are napping, my husband is zonked out on our bed... and I am exhausted. I am debated if I should make a quick call to my friend Molly, lay down on the couch and get a few zzzz's myself or clean my kitchen which has become a disaster zone today.