Creative sick day

Pin It I went to bed last night knowing what would be in store for me today, but I still woke up ticked this morning that my head was stuffed and my eyes wouldn't stop watering.

So... what can you do on a day that you have the flu and every job seems like a huge mountain? 

I really just want to sit on my rocker with my box of Puffs, rub my temples and let the boys and Abigail rule the roost. Who cares if the boys volunteered to make breakfast and you noticed the hot sauce was empty? However, the thought of the clean up that would await me is enough incentive to get my act together. Also, the boys have decided they are young explorers and the allure of the "woods" scares me, because I am not sure what woods they are talking about and where they might end up with 15 minutes unattended outside.

I know people would say tell you to take it easy, put your feet up, but that is just not a reality for a mom. I have found that the day must go on, food must be wiped of little patties, and boys must be allowed to go po-po and ask for help being wiped. BUT...I can look for some less energetic ways to spend my time today and creative ways to keep the boys occupied.

So here is what we are doing today...

• Ordering my photos that I have been meaning to do for 6 months. There is a coupon code for Snapfish if you order more then $30 (FSFEB30). I might have ordered that many prints. Lets just say it has been a long while. I would also like to note we have 4 photo books to fill now and that is a lot of copies of the same cute photo of my little dreamers. However, I did save $16 bucks on shipping.
• Throwing graham crackers out the front door sporadically. Doesn't that sound creative? Well, it is. It adds at least 30 minutes to the outdoor play time and a quiet house is not easy to come by.
• Everyone is staying in their jammies. Please do not stop by. I may be included in this activity. 
• Making phone calls that I have been meaning to get too. Hopefully the lady at the pediatricians office doesn't mind my man-voice.
• Going on a diet. Nothing sounds good, so it is a good day to start.
• Eating leftovers for dinner. Sorry babe. Please still come home.
• Breaking into the vault of coveted crafts. "Yes, boys! Pick whichever one you want. The world is your canvas! Isn't this fun... Mom will be on the chair."

I might have to break down and get dressed. I am living in fear someone might come to the door and I really don't want to have to hide all three kids and myself if I hear the doorbell.

This is what is store when you get home tonight Dad!

Isn't he the best?

Homemade binoculars? Hours of entertainment people.

"We love it outside mom! We want to stay out here FOREVER. More graham crackers please!"