school's back in session and skiing

After a few days, SJ recovered from the flu.  He had a high fever, no appetite, aches and pains for a few days.  The day before school resumed, he was back to his normal self.  On Thursday (last Thursday), the boys were back to school.  Neither boy wanted to get up and they were both VERY CRABBY!

SJ didn't want his normal breakfast (pancakes) and he was complaining all the way to school (all 3 miles).  I was very worried that I was going to get a bad report from Mrs. Valentine.  When I got to their school at the end of my workday, I was relieved when she wasn't waiting for me. 

I saw SJ and Bob waiting for me in the office.  There wasn't a tear to be seen on his face and he appeared relatively happy.  "How was your day?" I asked him as we walked to our car.  "Good," he said.  "I didn't have any trouble today," he added.  "I am glad.  See you were worried for nothing," I told him.    We drove home and I got the kids that I watch from the bus stop. 

SJ has been helping with the kids that I watch.  He plays with the one five year old.  They both share a love for the Mario plushies.  The kids also are fascinated with the train set that we still have up.  When they get into trouble on the train track, SJ's name can be heard being loudly yelled by one of the five year olds.  They think he is a train expert.

Friday morning wasn't any easier than Thursday.  There was a lot of complaining about getting up and they were both moving very slowly.  SJ kept saying he was "too tired" for school, but I kept reminding him that it was a short week.  Fortunately, I was greeted by a happy SJ at the end of the day.  We had the kids again on Friday.  Bob was busy playing on his computer with his friends, so SJ was again up to helping me with the kids.  When either of the boys helps with the kids, I put a few dollars in their account for their "pay".  SJ likes that part of my watching the kids. 

On Saturday, Bob had indoor soccer and SJ and my husband left early for skiing.  They met our one friend, who also has a 5th grade boy, at the ski resort.  They were there for a few hours.  My husband told me they had a great day at the resort.  SJ is not afraid at all of skiing.  He loves it!  They skied down beginner and medium hills.  They also spent time at the trick park.  My husband took some video of SJ sliding his bottom along their rails that you are supposed to slide your skis on.  Too funny! 

Even though he didn't get to skiing over New Years, SJ and my husband got to still get in some bonding time.  Now if he can get Bob to go to, that is something else that could be potential "Brother Time".