What a week!

Just when you think you've seen just about everything, something new appears. This is Election 2008 Barbie, and Sofia picked her out all by herself; Sofia earned a treat for going potty at Les Schwab, her first public potty success (it was the cleanest public restroom I've ever seen!).  She insisted she wanted a Barbie, and I relented. I offered Bridal Barbie or Fairy Barbie, but once Sofia saw Election Barbie it was the only one she would consider.  Election Barbie comes with a cell phone, computer, and an Inaugural gown. We're not sure of Barbie's political leanings, but she makes Sofia happy.

It should be a very hectic week, between John's surgery and the onset of the cold season; Matthew's been home for most of the week with a fever, and I seem to be falling victim to it as well.  I've decided, however, that unless it's critical, no one is leaving the house! We have enough groceries and household items, and Netflix and Kindle continue to provide entertainment, so as a family we have no excuse to not relax after the chaos that has gone on since spring. As John likes to joke, we need to "stop and take it all in."