Keith and Karen kept the kids' routines going while I was sick and then recovering. The kids were in good hands and everything at home ran smoothly. What a blessing. It made it super easy for me to step back in and keep things going. I didn't realize how much effort it took to keep a household going until I couldn't manage it at all.

Emma and Karen doing homework.

 Karen supervising Emma's piano practicing.

 Keith brushing teeth with the kids.

 

Grandma relaxing... she slowed down a bit after she broke her leg!

Luckily, she broke it after I was feeling a bit better. She was scheduled to go home anyway and was able to recouperate and is doing much better.