Totally Bored

I am at work, and there is nothing to do! I should be grateful because yesterday was very busy, but I hate how slow it is and how it makes the day go by so slow also. It is not even lunch time yet and I feel like I should be going home.

I am getting over the worst cold I have had in a long time. Actually, I have to admit that except for my stomach issues, (which usually only last one day), I have been very healthy. I can't even remember the last time I had a cold. This one had me down and out for 3 1/2 days. I went home early on Thursday, and pretty much didn't get out of bed much until yesterday for work. I really wanted to stay home, as I am still not completely over it. However, I did feel a lot better at the end of the day than at the beginning. I am totally exhausted though. I keep coughing and I sound like a frog. Not too bad though overall.

The kids are off track again. I felt so bad because I had to take away their privilege's yesterday so they couldn't play games at mom's. They earned them back though, so today they were toting a bunch of stuff to play with. I am glad it the weather is so good. They can spend a lot of time outside.

I have a busy weekend coming up. I have GNI on Friday at Steph's. It is going to focus on our favorite things of '08. I am going to have to think about it for awhile though. Most of my favorite things can't be shared easily, and she wants us to share them.

Then I have a get together on Saturday night. I am really looking forward to getting out. The kids are going to spend the night at Olivia and Jake's house, so I can stay out as long as I want to. I really need the break.

Speaking of breaks; the kids and I are going to join mom and dad in helping Steph and Josh move to Illinois in May. Then from there, we are going to Wisconsin to have a memorial service for Aunt Ruth with mom's family. I am so excited to be able to meet them. It is unfortunate circumstances bringing us together, but it will be good all the same. Aunt Linda will fly up, as well as several of mom's brothers I think. The only one I have met other than Ruth and Linda is Uncle Richard. I haven't seen him in years though. (Okay, so I met Grandma Giese when I was 2 or 3, and Rita when I was 5 or so I think. But I can not remember them at all, so it doesn't count.) I think it will be great for the kids to meet the Giese side of the family. I know they forget they have a Giese side, as they very rarely see or hear from them. It will be a great trip. I am a little worried though about all 6 of us fitting in dad's truck for that long drive. I love road trips, but it is going to be a little crowded. It will be a blast though.

I've spent almost 15 minutes on this, and there is still nothing to do. I think it is time to get my book out. I have started bringing a book everyday because of how slow it has been. I hate not doing anything and getting paid for it, but we have done every little project we can think of. I hope yesterday's busyness is a sign of things to come. We really need to get these empty apartments leased!