Rain Makes Us Crazy

It was so rainy here yesterday and I think will be the rest of the week. The problem is - it makes us crazy. Not sure if it makes everyone feel lethargic so the only way to counteract that is to be out of control...to fight the urge to sleep. The kids were fighting over a toy yesterday and Kara was getting so upset as she is screaming MINE that she turns around and hits me. Now wait a minute - I am not sure if she was hitting me because I wasn't getting the toy for her, maybe because I had a smirk on my face (hey, it was funny) or maybe because she didn't feel like walking around the coffee table to hit Jack.
I am always early when I take Jack to school and pick him up. I am usually about 10 min. early. I leave myself enough time to get the double stroller out of the car, unfold it, put Kara & Grant in it and walk into school. There was a really bad accident and I sat on I-70 for 20 min and ended up being 10 min. late in getting Jack. I hate being late and I was starting to have a sense of panic. My heart rate had increased some and I thought about being one of those idiots who drives on the shoulder to get to the exit (hey I was less than a mile away and at a standstill). No fear, I waited my turn but was super anxious.
Libby has been doing better with house training but still has about 1 accident in the evening. Much better than before but still a nuisance. I think it is due to the fact that I am utilizing her crate a ton more than I used to and she doesn't have the chance to go in the house. I certainly hope she learns this quickly. I haven't even tried to teach her anything else (besides sit) because house training is my top priority.
I have been running 3 miles every afternoon. Typically, Kara and Grant go upstairs for a nap after lunch. Jack stays up about an hour later than they do and I run while he plays or colors. Yesterday he was making a snake with his markers and they went all the way across the toy room. He was very proud. He also went through his entire day at school but he was Miss Wendy and I was one of the teachers. I had a great day at preschool with Jack as my teacher :)