A day off

So today I had no ulpan in the morning and thought it was going to be a little relaxing.  It wasn’t. 

This morning, after a sleepless night (Keren was up at 11:30, 2:30 and 5:30!!!) I decided to drive the kids to school instead of walk b/c we were late but also because I wanted to go shopping afterwards.  Keren is always awake when I take the kids and I take her with me even when Eric is home.  Of course he’s not home today and today she decided to sleep in.  I am sure she was exhausted from a crazy night last night.  So I woke her up,  dropped the kids off and ran to Modiin to pick up some fruits and vegetables. 

I came back and fed Keren and put her in for a nap and then started to clean up and cook since I am having my granmother, great aunt, their brother and wife over for lunch.  I also had to make something for dinner for my cousin and her daughter who are coming for dinner tonight.  She wanted me to come to her but I thought it would be easier for me for her to come here.  I don’t like getting home late with the kids and having to carry them up the stairs myself if they fall asleep in the car.  I would rather go out there on a week that Eric is home so he can have the house to himself while he works and when we come home he can carry the kids.

While I was cooking I got a call from Talia’s school that I mixed up the sandwhiches and Talia wound up with one of hers and one of Ben’s.  So I had to make Talia a new sandwhich since she doesn’t like Ben’s cream cheese and jelly and bring it over to her school.  I told her to eat the other sandwhich I made her and then later on in the day I would bring her a new one.  I waited for Keren to wake up and went over there to drop it off and then came home and cooked some more. 

After I picked Ben up from school he had some lunch and we played a couple of games and then my grandmother, grandfather (quite the surprise) and great aunt came with my great uncle and aunt who are visiting from Milwakee who I never see except at Simchas.  It was very nice, except for the part where my grandmother insisted on showing the the entire house and it’s kind of a mess upstairs.  They brought little toys for the kids and the kids had a great time, especially because my grandfather came also and he never comes over when my grandmother comes.  Ben was at his side practically the whole time and my grandfather was in great spirits.

My cousin came over as they were leaving so they shmoozed a little bit and then they all left and it was round two.  The kids played  a little bit and then we had some yummy dinner.  Somthing finally turned out right that I made.   So we ate and then put the kids in the bath (pictures to follow when I can upload them) and then I tucked the kids in and she helped me clean up and then she left.

It was a very busy day today but it was a lot of fun.  I am looking forward to a calmer day tomorrow and looking forward to ulpan again.  I better go do my homework!  Hopefully we all sleep tonight.