I was on the phone for a long time with the pulmonologist yesterday about Riley. He was having the hardest time breathing and he pretty much sat on the couch all day, gasping for air between coughing fits. He was having a hard enough time catching his breath to be still, but not so bad that he needed the ER. No nasal flaring, no strained neck, no retracting. But still, I didn't like it. He had spent all night Sunday coughing so I called first thing in the morning.

They prescribed steroids to him. We've been doing so well with Riley lately, we haven't been on steroids once all winter! I know, you probably don't know what that means, but last year, Riley was on steroids nearly constantly and we started to worry about how they were affecting him inside. To not have needed them this winter is a huge deal. Also, he hasn't been hospitalized in nearly a year ***knock on wood*** So, even tho his asthma is still present and not completely under control, we are starting to keep it from going completely ape shit and running him over like a bus. Baby steps, eh?

He's been on steroids since last night and I can hardly believe how much better he's doing today. Man, those puppies work FAST!!

Also, my MIL came for a visit this morning. This is a rare occurrence around here, even though she only lives about 10 minutes away, she never visits us. She showed up at 10:30 with chocolate donuts for the kids. Oh boy! Chocolate. I could hardly contain my excitement. But, whatev, she never comes over so I tried to not be such a tight-ass about it. The visit went well. Yay. My status as favorite daughter in-law survives another day!! Yessss!

I'm tired. I'm tired. I'm tired.
Tonight is clean sheet night (do not even go there about how pathetic is sounds that I actually look forward to a 'clean sheet night' and make plans around it. I'm married with kids, this is what we do now, I guess. Or I'm just a freak, either way, I like clean sheets, so just hush)
ANYWAY
I haven't showered. I hate going to bed on clean sheet night having not showered. I feel like I just ruined the sheets. It is too late to shower now because then my hair will be all wet and I'll be cold. I'm in such a conundrum!
Also, I'm tired of watching my niece. I want to have my kids back and I promise to enjoy them this time.
I'm sick of forfeiting my personal hygiene, rest, and regular eating schedule for this gig. I need a break.
I want to Wii Fit again. I'm bummed tho because I know that little computer balance board animation is going to thrash me for not doing it every day like it wants. Doesn't that balance board know I have a life? I'd love to just Wii all day, but I have 2 toddlers and an asthmatic boy to take care of. You try Wii-ing with 3 kids trying to push you out of the way so they can watch Pinky Dinky Doo or Dora or Oswald.

Boo. Life is amazing for me and I am thankful for all the wonderful things I have, but I'm overwhelmed and in need of some down time. I need a chance to go get a pedicure, wax my 'brows and have some Starbucks hot chocolate.....WITHOUT 3 kids pestering me.

Good-night all!!