Better Late

I am finally feeling slightly human enough to type.  Turns out I had/have a wicked sinus and middle ear infection.  Yay me!  Bring on the horse pill full of magical antibiotics and steroids!  That is what I get for ignoring it/thinking it was just a sinus cold for almost a week.  But at least I don't need the migraine medicine as much.  Meaning I only need it once a day instead of 4 times a day.  Let this be a lesson to people.  SINUS INFECTIONS SUCK!

My therapy appointment last week was interesting.  I won't be able to see her again because of scheduling issues for another 2 weeks.  I am really hoping to be able to learn new ways to process thing and to be able to let go of grudges.  If anyone knows me in reality they can tell that I am a gold medalist in grudge holding and working in evil and devious ways.

The kids seems to be enjoying school.  I am still getting used to being by myself during the day and being sick these last 2-2 1/2 weeks has not been fun.  Part of me says to find a part time job.  The other part of me knows how important it is to me and my family to have me here at home.  My mom was able to be at home during my youth and I enjoyed having her be there when I got home from school.  My father in law was home for my husband and his brother when they were in school too.  It may not work for everyone but it works for us.

The seasons are changing in NW WI.  Apple orchards are opening and the leaves are slowly starting to turn.  The air hasn't changed yet.  You can tell when Autumn is here when the air has that crisp end to every breath and the comforting fragrance of the harvest.  I hope to actually be able to go to a corn maze with the kids this year.  They are both big enough now that I think they will both enjoy it.  I look forward to trying to surprise my hubby with a picnic in the field.  Halloween decorations are in full force here.

We got approved to do improvements to the house.  New siding, new septic, new gutters, and best of all, a new and adjusted furnace set up.  That means no more having to build a fire EVERY 4 HOURS!  No more or not as much ash in the house during the winter.  Not having to worry so much about having to make sure we have enough dry wood to keep warm all winter!  I will still be making fires in the wood stove but we will have a new set up that will make it more efficient.  Nothing, I mean nothing feels better than a wood fire when it is -20 degrees outside.  Except maybe a warm cup of cider, fuzzy blanket, a good book, and good music in the background.  AH.  A perfect day.

In case you couldn't tell, Autumn is by far my favorite season.  If only it wasn't also football season as well.  Oh golly the Packer fans are gonna be coming out soon.  And the Badger fans.  Wisconsin, the place for sports and beer.... and cheese..... yummy cheese.