Um, no, you're not immune.

I have always thought I was immune to strep throat...I'm almost 40 years old, and I've never had it.  Um, the mystery is solved, I am not immune.  I'm not, but I wish I was, now that I know what strep feels like.  Holy mother of God.  I went in Monday to be swabbed and confirmed positive the middle of that night (which I knew, before the results even came back...)  I have NEVER had a sore throat like this.  Monday night, I woke myself many times, gasping for air because my tonsils were so swollen... scary.  My glands are still swollen up to my ear.  If I NEVER get strep throat again, it will be too soon.  My poor boy, Lincoln, has had it 3 times this winter.  He is much stronger and more tolerate for discomfort than his mama... that's for sure.  So far, Lily, Brandon, and Lucy have avoided this *thank goodness*... Today, 3 doses into Penicillin, it still hurts like hell to swallow and my voice sounds like I have laryngitis. I have been keeping my talking to an absolute minimum.  *difficult to do at work.  I'm not running a temp today though, so that's good.  Ok, I'm done complaining.  *on my blog.  About that.  :)

Sunday I took Lily to the movies.  Did you know that you can get a combo deal of 2 medium sodas and a medium bag of popcorn for only $14.75?  Holy killing.  I think they should take the word "deal" right out of the picture.  Fountain drinks and popcorn?  About the two CHEAPEST things you could serve at a theater and they're charging $15?!?  No wonder we NEVER go to the movies.  We watched the Lorax, a Dr. Seuss story, one that we pretty regularly read to her at bedtime.  The movie did not disappoint.  For any of you that have read the book, in the movie, you SEE THE ONCE-LER'S FACE!!!!  "*Gasp!* Oh. My. Gosh... Mom!!!! LOOK!!!!  That's the Once-ler!!!"  That in itself more than made up for paying almost $15 for popcorn and 2 sodas... *(insert eye roll with a shake of head.)  Lily did say that she wanted to buy the movie when it comes out in the stores... which we will... it was good.  But I'm totally smuggling in my own snacks if we go again.  That's RIDICULOUS.

So I've been trying to expand my horizons and reach way out to prove to myself that you can do anything if you set your mind to it.  When I was little, my Grandma Olson (my mom's, mom) made me my favorite blanket, and to this day, I still really remember it.... I loved it.  It was yellow, with little white kitties all over it.  So... I've decided since we needed lighter blankets for the cooler, but not cold spring nights... and air conditioned summer nights, I was going to make them.  The last time I had my sewing machine out, I put it away smoking... but when there's a will... there's always a new machine at Walmart.  :)

Lucy's new blanket. The red side is the back .   :)

              Lincoln's new blanket.  The brown side is the back.                       

I must admit, I'm pretty proud of myself.  The machine wasn't smoking when I was done.  And the blankets turned out pretty cute, if I can reach over and pat myself on the back!  :)  I have two more to make.  Lucy's has stuffing and I'm going to make her another one that doesn't.  Lincoln's doesn't, and I'm going to make him one that does.  I hope they like these, like I liked mine.  ♥

Sunday, we also went to Milli's house to play.... or as Lucy calls her, "Ana" (her middle name)... Lucy proudly says it, while walking around their house.... and Milli says, "I'm right here!"  *it is adorable.  :)  They were playing dress up and Mills was a princess (naturally).... she is the cutest.... headband and all.  Little diva.


Tomorrow, we pick up my ring.... had the 10 year anniversary band made to match the engagement ring.  Can't wait to get it back... was missing it for the last 2 weeks.  I know it's going to be worth it though... I know I'm going to love it.  Brandon and I also decided that we're going to go away for a weekend in April.  Leave on a Friday night, come back on Sunday, just us.  Thanks to Grandma Sandee for watching babies so the trip can happen.  :)   Can't wait!!