Well, we went through with the flu shot/sniffs this morning. Riley and Claire are old enough to have the stuff squirted up the nose rather than stuck in the leg, so that was good. But now Kate - who was on the edge of health, and I wondered if we should go through with the shot for her, but the nurse said, "Oh sure, she has no fever, she hasn't thrown up in 24 hours. Give her the shot" - has now fallen to sleep at 11: 30 (which isn't normal, she's usually up until 2 easily) and has either a 101 or 103 temp (the thermometer can't decide). So I'm guessing it was unwise to administer the flu shot to her poor little sick body. I feel so terrible. I made my sick girl more sick.

On a happier note, my dear twin Ange and house-mate Alisha have created a blog. They are two very entertaining girls on a mission to defeat the gangs of America. I recommend checking out my blog list and reading There's NO Safe Color. They are good at making light of life-threatening situations.

I've had my coffee today, which is good. Yesterday I did not because I was feeling a bit nauseous and after a night of cleaning vomit, wanted to ensure I got a good nap. I did get a good nap and then was able to be faithful to our Office watching marathon. Someone at Nathan's work loaned us the first 3 seasons, so this is what our life revolves around right now (vomit or none).

Coffee changes my life. Coffee is the difference between a day where I stumble around and am overwhelmed with and feel the heaviness of my tasks, or getting excited about the menu, taking the girls to the grocery store, finding great fulfillment in cleaning the floors and doing an art project with the girls simultaneously, and then when nap time rolls around the girls take a rest while I (after a sip or two of more coffee) work out, shower and start dinner.

I wish the gospel motivated me as much as coffee does. Coffee just gives me energy and stimulates the part of my brain that gets me excited about stuff. But the motivation is usually selfish. I've always wondered what God thinks of coffee. I mean, it is a drug. I get excited the night before just thinking about it. Anyway...