Hi all! Wow, compared to the rest of time, this was one LONG week. Lets see, last Sunday, we didn't end up needing to move our sunday school class to the other room; which worked out nicely since we were going to have to spring it on them last minute anyways.
We only had half our class. Most were out sick with stuff that is going around.
Which, Chris had Sunday off, so we spent the afternoon together.
Monday, Nathan had picked up a persistant cough along with a low grade fever, so it was off to the doctor with him. Dr. Evans said that is was probably a respiratory infection coming on and he put him on an antibiotic along with recommending that we "stablize" his environment, which means no outside recess, straight to school and straight home. No extra activities and stuff. Just taking it easy and trying not to be in extreme changes too much.
So, we started that and he rested most of Monday. Tuesday he went back to school. Hannah and I hung out as she was a really good helper all day. We worked on some house cleaning and then we went to the library. We picked up Nathan, who seemed to be much better. Called Aunt Karen that evening and visited with her and then to bed.
Wednesday, it was off to school for both kids and I watched Abram all day. Chris was off, so he spent the morning sleeping in, and the afternoon working on his school work. Abram and I played and then rested before picking up the kids. We read some books when the kids got home and then Brett picked up Abram. We had pizza from Pizza Hut for supper and then spent the evening hanging out. Thursday, it was kind of a gross day, so Hannah and I worked on our special project (Karen's idea for Christmas). That was fun. We ran to Walmart to pick up some supplies to work on it. Then I got online to check some email and Hannah played in her room. Only to find out later that playing in her room was actually drawing on the wall with a pencil.
She had to wash it off. We went and got Nathan and did the regular routine. Home, look at stuff from school, daily chores, play, supper, pick up stuff, baths, stories, bedtime.
Friday was Hannah's school's field trip to the apple orchard. I dropped off nathan at school first since I was driving for the field trip. hannah, her friends Gage and Carson rode in the car. It was a yucky morning for it too. not raining, but cloudy, grey and cold. they got their apples and pumpkins and then we headed back to school. I dropped her off and then met Chris at Lowes for lunch. We had laughed about not getting to go out anymore on real dates, so we met for lunch. We went to Rib Crib. it was really nice to spend the 40 minutes together.
i came home and took a nap after that. After the entire week of getting up every 2 hours to administer medication or to check on Nathan, I was exhausted. woke up from the nap to get the kids from school and then chris got home. We did our usual night schedule only instead of books, we watched a movie on our bed.
Saturday, Chris was off, so we let him sleep in and there was grocery shopping to do. The kids, however, were having so much fun together that they didn't want to go with me to teh store, so I went alone. i was done in time to come home for lunch. chris had finished his homework and tests and we got ready to make a surprize trip somewhere.
We had talked to mom and Dad about meeting them in Lawerence to pick up the fold-up bed for when Uncle Dave will be here to spend the night. We didn't tell the kids, but we were meeting them for supper. While we got ready for that, the kids played with Joey, Abbie, jamison and Abram outside, since it was like 75. We left for lawerence about 3:30, thinking that if we got there a little early, we could see the town. We saw some paratroopers on our way down. Nathan thought that was cool.
We got to lawerence about 5 and hit the walmart there to go to the bathroom after wandering around. We headed back to the meeting place (Burger King) and by this time, the kids had figured out who it was we were meeting. About 6, Mom and Dad pulled up and the kids were shouting out the window at them.
We drove to the visitor's center and train station, hoping to find a train and an idea of where was a good place to eat. We then drove through downtown, before heading to IHOP.
We ate there and then loaded up the truck with the fold-up bed and the bike. We said our goodbyes and headed home. It was a lot of fun!
Today, the choir sang in church again. it was nice. With the time change, it wasn't so impossible to go to the 8 service. Hopefully we can get into a routine of that from now on. Found out from Sarah charley that the people working the 4yr old room were actually ready to give it up and wondered if Rebecca and I could do 2,3 & 4's. She told them that wouldn't really solve our problem, but that she would work on replacing them. by the end of the church services, Jamie and Brad lawerence had offered to permanently teach that group. so, as of NEXT sunday, we will be combining the groups and trying to go from there. After church, we came home ate lunch and then the kids played a little more with Abbie before we needed to go to Seth Browns house ( a kid in Nathan's kindergarten class). I am one of the kindergarten room parents along with Seth's mom. We were getting together to finalize some stuff for their fall party on Tuesday. The kids played and had a great afternoon. It was really nice to get to visit with another mom too and make a new friend. We got home, ate supper and then everyone was ready for bed. Techincally it is 7pm, but it feels like 8, so everyone is off to bed. Extra rest can only do good, since we all have been coughing and nathan could realy use the rest for his lungs.
I am ready for bed too, sadly.
Well, that is about it. I hope this finds everyone doing well and maybe thinking of relaxing in the presence of God's grace and love.
I know I am going to try to as the next week rolls along.
All our love!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Just a breath
Well, it is Saturday evening, and I am just amazed that the week had gone so fast.
It reminds me of my reading this week, that we are but on this earth for but a breath. No wonder time seems to me like it slips away so quickly.
Wednesday is where I left off at. Took Hannah to school. She gave Ms Catherine her sorry gift and they started the day well. Nathan was having a field trip to the skating rink, so I went and was with him for that. When I got home around lunch time, I called the preschool to see how Hannah was doing. Great day! I was so relieved. Got me to thinking about how I have those days. When I am overwhelmed by insignificant things and that finally last year I checked it out and it turns out I have a hormonal imbalance. I got to wondering if that is what is up with Hannah. If she has some form of PMDD. If I can pass it on to her and if she is old enough for that to affect her since she hasn't hit the age of puberty yet. Something I m going to check out. Anyways, I turned around her bookshelf, which she was thrilled about. We then went to get Nathan from school, as he had an early out. We all (Chris, Nathan and I) went to the library to get some early readers for Nathan and then went to pick Hannah up. We then went to tour Menards. WOW!! It was pretty amazing. The size alone is so much. In addition to that, they had a play area with a mini rollercoaster and play cars and houses. Chris said that every moment he was there, he got sicker and sicker. Things he can't carry because he doesn't have the room were in stock and on the shelf and cheaper by like $30.
We went home and had supper. Books and bedtime to finish the day.
Thursday, we took Nathan to school and then Hannah and I had more time to do some heavy duty cleaning as part of her consequences. I don't honestly think she minded. We were doing something together. Picked Nathan up and headed to Lowes.We stopped by there because Chris was working a mid shift and then was off to choir practice. Nathan had gotten to take home the class pet, Pete. (A stuffed panda bear) He came with a little journal notebook so that we could document his adventures with us. We picked up some supplies for redoing the bathroom. (I asked the landlord if I could tear down the awesome southwestern peach and teal wallpaper in our bathroom and do something else. She said to do whatever) We then headed home.
I had been cooking chili so we finished preparing that and ate. Hannah had her shower while Nathan had Pete ride and build trains in his room. We read a bunch of stories and then to bed.
Friday, everyone to school. I came home and got to work trying to peel the paper off. After many things, I got online and found out that the easiest way to remove that kind of paper was to steam it. After a couple of hours, I managed to peel one wall. I turned on the shower, super hot and created some good steam, but my arms were tired. I went and got Hannah. Another great day, so we headed to a friend of ours to see how she was doing in the time inbetween picking up Hannah and Nathan. Got Nathan and ran to Lowes for the kids to see Chris. Chris had taken his lunch to go and eat with Nathan at school. Nathan thought that was cool.
We came home after a while and had supper. We played a game of Candyland and the kids finished their chores for the week and we did stories and baths and bedtime.
Today, we woke up and it was rainy and cold. A perfect day for snuggling under the covers, except the kids wanted to get up.
We ate some breakfast and then the phone continued to ring. One was my grandma. She was calling to let me know that my Uncle Dave would be stopping by to spend the night November 8th. Then a call from Alisha, the girl in charge of the preschool area at church.
We (Rebecca, my co-teacher and I) have been trying for the last few weeks to resolve a problem in the 2 &3's room. We have been averaging 16-17 kids in our room with only the two of us. We asked for another helper the 2nd week and didn't receive anyone. We then noticed that with all the kids, we were having to spread both tables out to get them all a spot, which left no room for them to move around. We talked about splitting the 2's and 3's up and taking a group of them somewhere, but during the 9:30 hour, all the rooms are full. The church had to go to some Sunday school classes meeting during the 8 & 11 hour so there would be enough rooms for everyone. Finally, I called our children's minister and asked if maybe we could combine our class with the 4's since there are only 3 or 4 in their room and it is a lot bigger. Then we could acclimate the 3's into that room and when Winter quarter comes and teachers switch, if we need to , we can have just 2 year olds in the current class, and combine the 3's & 4's and leave the 5's and Kindergarteners in the room they use for Sunday school. that would make the average class size around 10, which is so much more do-able.
Anyways, Alisha hadn't been in on the loop of all of this and was trying to figure out who said what and why and where and when. I had to explain all that to her.
During all the phone calls, the kids were enjoying their time together as friends. I was really grateful for their patience and self-entertainment as I took care of all that. Chris came home for lunch and we ate homemade Chicken and Noodle soup. Then the kids and I played a bunch of board games and stuff. Chris got home around 4 and spent some time with the kids while I washed some dishes. Then my sister, Karen, called. We visited with her until supper time and then we were off to see a comedian who had come to our church.
Chris was really looking forward to hearing him. He loves Brian Reagan, a clean comic, so he was psyched to hear a Christian comedian. When we got there, it was a packed house. Standing room only. He was ok. Funny, but at times a little out of line considering the crowd. Chris was a little disappointed. Hannah had to go to the bathroom about half way through and we saw Marcy Shilling, (the McDonalds lady:-) and her daughter who is now 5 months old. Hannah was dancing and making baby Emma laugh. I caught up with her and that was fun.
We came home late and got the kids to bed and here I am writing.
I was checking everyones blogs and all have new posts. I am so glad to read and hear that everyone is doing well.
Well, I need to get to bed. Chris is off tomorrow, so we will see what the day holds in store. Nathan has a homework project we are going to work on, so that is a for sure.
Hope this finds all of you well and praying that you are keeping Him in focus.
Until next time.....
It reminds me of my reading this week, that we are but on this earth for but a breath. No wonder time seems to me like it slips away so quickly.
Wednesday is where I left off at. Took Hannah to school. She gave Ms Catherine her sorry gift and they started the day well. Nathan was having a field trip to the skating rink, so I went and was with him for that. When I got home around lunch time, I called the preschool to see how Hannah was doing. Great day! I was so relieved. Got me to thinking about how I have those days. When I am overwhelmed by insignificant things and that finally last year I checked it out and it turns out I have a hormonal imbalance. I got to wondering if that is what is up with Hannah. If she has some form of PMDD. If I can pass it on to her and if she is old enough for that to affect her since she hasn't hit the age of puberty yet. Something I m going to check out. Anyways, I turned around her bookshelf, which she was thrilled about. We then went to get Nathan from school, as he had an early out. We all (Chris, Nathan and I) went to the library to get some early readers for Nathan and then went to pick Hannah up. We then went to tour Menards. WOW!! It was pretty amazing. The size alone is so much. In addition to that, they had a play area with a mini rollercoaster and play cars and houses. Chris said that every moment he was there, he got sicker and sicker. Things he can't carry because he doesn't have the room were in stock and on the shelf and cheaper by like $30.
We went home and had supper. Books and bedtime to finish the day.
Thursday, we took Nathan to school and then Hannah and I had more time to do some heavy duty cleaning as part of her consequences. I don't honestly think she minded. We were doing something together. Picked Nathan up and headed to Lowes.We stopped by there because Chris was working a mid shift and then was off to choir practice. Nathan had gotten to take home the class pet, Pete. (A stuffed panda bear) He came with a little journal notebook so that we could document his adventures with us. We picked up some supplies for redoing the bathroom. (I asked the landlord if I could tear down the awesome southwestern peach and teal wallpaper in our bathroom and do something else. She said to do whatever) We then headed home.
I had been cooking chili so we finished preparing that and ate. Hannah had her shower while Nathan had Pete ride and build trains in his room. We read a bunch of stories and then to bed.
Friday, everyone to school. I came home and got to work trying to peel the paper off. After many things, I got online and found out that the easiest way to remove that kind of paper was to steam it. After a couple of hours, I managed to peel one wall. I turned on the shower, super hot and created some good steam, but my arms were tired. I went and got Hannah. Another great day, so we headed to a friend of ours to see how she was doing in the time inbetween picking up Hannah and Nathan. Got Nathan and ran to Lowes for the kids to see Chris. Chris had taken his lunch to go and eat with Nathan at school. Nathan thought that was cool.
We came home after a while and had supper. We played a game of Candyland and the kids finished their chores for the week and we did stories and baths and bedtime.
Today, we woke up and it was rainy and cold. A perfect day for snuggling under the covers, except the kids wanted to get up.
We ate some breakfast and then the phone continued to ring. One was my grandma. She was calling to let me know that my Uncle Dave would be stopping by to spend the night November 8th. Then a call from Alisha, the girl in charge of the preschool area at church.
We (Rebecca, my co-teacher and I) have been trying for the last few weeks to resolve a problem in the 2 &3's room. We have been averaging 16-17 kids in our room with only the two of us. We asked for another helper the 2nd week and didn't receive anyone. We then noticed that with all the kids, we were having to spread both tables out to get them all a spot, which left no room for them to move around. We talked about splitting the 2's and 3's up and taking a group of them somewhere, but during the 9:30 hour, all the rooms are full. The church had to go to some Sunday school classes meeting during the 8 & 11 hour so there would be enough rooms for everyone. Finally, I called our children's minister and asked if maybe we could combine our class with the 4's since there are only 3 or 4 in their room and it is a lot bigger. Then we could acclimate the 3's into that room and when Winter quarter comes and teachers switch, if we need to , we can have just 2 year olds in the current class, and combine the 3's & 4's and leave the 5's and Kindergarteners in the room they use for Sunday school. that would make the average class size around 10, which is so much more do-able.
Anyways, Alisha hadn't been in on the loop of all of this and was trying to figure out who said what and why and where and when. I had to explain all that to her.
During all the phone calls, the kids were enjoying their time together as friends. I was really grateful for their patience and self-entertainment as I took care of all that. Chris came home for lunch and we ate homemade Chicken and Noodle soup. Then the kids and I played a bunch of board games and stuff. Chris got home around 4 and spent some time with the kids while I washed some dishes. Then my sister, Karen, called. We visited with her until supper time and then we were off to see a comedian who had come to our church.
Chris was really looking forward to hearing him. He loves Brian Reagan, a clean comic, so he was psyched to hear a Christian comedian. When we got there, it was a packed house. Standing room only. He was ok. Funny, but at times a little out of line considering the crowd. Chris was a little disappointed. Hannah had to go to the bathroom about half way through and we saw Marcy Shilling, (the McDonalds lady:-) and her daughter who is now 5 months old. Hannah was dancing and making baby Emma laugh. I caught up with her and that was fun.
We came home late and got the kids to bed and here I am writing.
I was checking everyones blogs and all have new posts. I am so glad to read and hear that everyone is doing well.
Well, I need to get to bed. Chris is off tomorrow, so we will see what the day holds in store. Nathan has a homework project we are going to work on, so that is a for sure.
Hope this finds all of you well and praying that you are keeping Him in focus.
Until next time.....
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
AGGHHHH!!!
Ok, since last post, Chris ended up having to go to Urgent Care. He was running a temperature of 104. They decided they had no idea what it exactly was, but it sounded like some sort of virus. To rest and drink lots of fluids. So, he was in bed from Wednesday through Saturday. Thursday I didn't watch Abram and hung out. I honestly can't remember what we did, sorry.
Friday I had Abram in the afternoon. Nathan had an accident with his pants and so we had to run up there and get him a change of bottoms. Then to get Hannah and back to get Nathan. We stopped at Price Chopper inbetween to pick up some oranges that Chris wanted to suck on.
Saturday we went to the Pumpkinfest here in town. The kids had earned their allowances, so they used it to ride the carosel, feed a burping camel, and Nathan rode those huge slides that you sit on a gunny sack? They played a couple of games and won an inflatable dolphin. They had a good time.
We then went grocery shopping and then spent the rest of the afternoon playing outside with Joey( Amy's brother), Abram and Brett. I also kept tabs on the Missouri game. (Congratulations to the A&Mers!!! )
It was a pretty good game to keep up with. Now, however, MU isn't undefeated. :-(
Sunday we went to church and then it rained all afternoon, so we played some games, the kids ran around playing hide the "something". We hid a stuffed pig, a bracelet, and even a candy pumpkin. It was fun.
Monday, our week started out a little hairy. I dropped off Hannah and then Nathan. I then ran to Hobby Lobby, because I am a homeroom mom for Nathan's class and am in charge of the craft for the fall party. I need to get some construction paper, googly eyes, etc.
I got home to find 3 messages on the answering maching in regards to Hannah. She was having a fit. Ms. Catherine couldn't get her to stop screaming. She couldn't touch her thumbs together right in their daily prayer, the toilet paper wasn't coming off the roll right, etc. They didn't want me to come get her necessarily but that they wanted to talk about what was up.
Everyone seems to think she might be slightly autistic. I don't know anything about it, but she has been quite a struggle from time to time. Chris' mom thinks she is just strongwilled and we should read "The strongwilled child". Can't hurt.
Anyways, I called Chris and we decided to get our point across that her actions were unacceptable, we removed everything from her room except her bed and her little table. All the toy boxes, play shoes, pretty dresses, and such were taken to storage. Her bookshelf and doll house were turned around to face the wall.
Ms. Catherine also left her in the office during recess time. When I picked her up, she acted as if nothing had happened. I made it clear to her that I was disappointed and that there were severe consequences. When we got home, and she saw her room, she was surprised. She got her spankings and naughty corner to go along with it.
I read her the story of Cain and Abel and that God had warned Cain that sin was knocking. After their situation, Cain called his punishment too severe and how God still loved Cain, but had to punish him.
Lorna had a good idea about having a note come to her from God with scripture that was applicable to the situation. I left her and Nathan one. Hers was, "A gentle word turns away wrath, but a harsh one stirs up anger. Let your gentleness be evident to all for the Lord is watching." She was pretty glad to see a letter from God. I have also been working on a devotional she and I can do together about Princesses and using the Disney princesses as references. Since we are God's princesses and He expects certain things from us, I thought it would be good for her and I. So I started that today. We talked about Cinderella and that she was yelled at and her stepsisters had things she wanted, but she never yelled and she always served them with a smile. When she was forced to do extra work, she sang while she did it. We talked about that Jesus was a little like Cinderella in that He didn't come to be served but to serve. And our verse was Galatians 5:15, which says that Jesus has given us the freedom, not to sin, but to serve others with love.
She made Ms. Catherine an "I'm sorry" gift and it will be in the classroom as a reminder to her that Ms. Catherine is her friend and that friends treat each other with love. All I can do tonight is pray that her eyes are opened and her heart is what God expects of her. She is such a sweet girl that it pains me when she is this way. It is like some days she is two different people.
I agree more with Lorna that she is just testing her way. And Hannah admitted to me today that she acts that way because she wants others to do things for her. I reminded her that princesses don't expect people to do everything for them, but that God wants his princesses to show others remarkable love.
Please pray for her.
On a lighter note, at the end of that day, (Monday) Chris and I were praying over Nathan before he fell asleep and he said, "You know what. I bet the Chinese people are just now eating their breakfast." Chris and I couldn't stop laughing. We had pictured in our head little chinese people with chopsticks eating eggs or something. Nathan went on to say, "Well, you know, they are waking up when we go to bed. They are on the other side of the world, you know?"
Chris just said it was the little bit of Leach in him. :-)
I hope this finds you all well. We are hanging in there and I am just now starting the Purpose Driven Life, so I am praying that through every stress in life, God is teaching me something new.
On a last note, I attached another link. It is to Kim and Mark Hubbards blog. They are some amazing people from our church and I am looking forward to developing a closer friendship with them. I am excited to keep up with what is in their lives, so if you want to do so too, you can connect there.
Until next time, maybe gentleness and love season everything you do. I hope that will be my motto this week.
All our love!!
Friday I had Abram in the afternoon. Nathan had an accident with his pants and so we had to run up there and get him a change of bottoms. Then to get Hannah and back to get Nathan. We stopped at Price Chopper inbetween to pick up some oranges that Chris wanted to suck on.
Saturday we went to the Pumpkinfest here in town. The kids had earned their allowances, so they used it to ride the carosel, feed a burping camel, and Nathan rode those huge slides that you sit on a gunny sack? They played a couple of games and won an inflatable dolphin. They had a good time.
We then went grocery shopping and then spent the rest of the afternoon playing outside with Joey( Amy's brother), Abram and Brett. I also kept tabs on the Missouri game. (Congratulations to the A&Mers!!! )
It was a pretty good game to keep up with. Now, however, MU isn't undefeated. :-(
Sunday we went to church and then it rained all afternoon, so we played some games, the kids ran around playing hide the "something". We hid a stuffed pig, a bracelet, and even a candy pumpkin. It was fun.
Monday, our week started out a little hairy. I dropped off Hannah and then Nathan. I then ran to Hobby Lobby, because I am a homeroom mom for Nathan's class and am in charge of the craft for the fall party. I need to get some construction paper, googly eyes, etc.
I got home to find 3 messages on the answering maching in regards to Hannah. She was having a fit. Ms. Catherine couldn't get her to stop screaming. She couldn't touch her thumbs together right in their daily prayer, the toilet paper wasn't coming off the roll right, etc. They didn't want me to come get her necessarily but that they wanted to talk about what was up.
Everyone seems to think she might be slightly autistic. I don't know anything about it, but she has been quite a struggle from time to time. Chris' mom thinks she is just strongwilled and we should read "The strongwilled child". Can't hurt.
Anyways, I called Chris and we decided to get our point across that her actions were unacceptable, we removed everything from her room except her bed and her little table. All the toy boxes, play shoes, pretty dresses, and such were taken to storage. Her bookshelf and doll house were turned around to face the wall.
Ms. Catherine also left her in the office during recess time. When I picked her up, she acted as if nothing had happened. I made it clear to her that I was disappointed and that there were severe consequences. When we got home, and she saw her room, she was surprised. She got her spankings and naughty corner to go along with it.
I read her the story of Cain and Abel and that God had warned Cain that sin was knocking. After their situation, Cain called his punishment too severe and how God still loved Cain, but had to punish him.
Lorna had a good idea about having a note come to her from God with scripture that was applicable to the situation. I left her and Nathan one. Hers was, "A gentle word turns away wrath, but a harsh one stirs up anger. Let your gentleness be evident to all for the Lord is watching." She was pretty glad to see a letter from God. I have also been working on a devotional she and I can do together about Princesses and using the Disney princesses as references. Since we are God's princesses and He expects certain things from us, I thought it would be good for her and I. So I started that today. We talked about Cinderella and that she was yelled at and her stepsisters had things she wanted, but she never yelled and she always served them with a smile. When she was forced to do extra work, she sang while she did it. We talked about that Jesus was a little like Cinderella in that He didn't come to be served but to serve. And our verse was Galatians 5:15, which says that Jesus has given us the freedom, not to sin, but to serve others with love.
She made Ms. Catherine an "I'm sorry" gift and it will be in the classroom as a reminder to her that Ms. Catherine is her friend and that friends treat each other with love. All I can do tonight is pray that her eyes are opened and her heart is what God expects of her. She is such a sweet girl that it pains me when she is this way. It is like some days she is two different people.
I agree more with Lorna that she is just testing her way. And Hannah admitted to me today that she acts that way because she wants others to do things for her. I reminded her that princesses don't expect people to do everything for them, but that God wants his princesses to show others remarkable love.
Please pray for her.
On a lighter note, at the end of that day, (Monday) Chris and I were praying over Nathan before he fell asleep and he said, "You know what. I bet the Chinese people are just now eating their breakfast." Chris and I couldn't stop laughing. We had pictured in our head little chinese people with chopsticks eating eggs or something. Nathan went on to say, "Well, you know, they are waking up when we go to bed. They are on the other side of the world, you know?"
Chris just said it was the little bit of Leach in him. :-)
I hope this finds you all well. We are hanging in there and I am just now starting the Purpose Driven Life, so I am praying that through every stress in life, God is teaching me something new.
On a last note, I attached another link. It is to Kim and Mark Hubbards blog. They are some amazing people from our church and I am looking forward to developing a closer friendship with them. I am excited to keep up with what is in their lives, so if you want to do so too, you can connect there.
Until next time, maybe gentleness and love season everything you do. I hope that will be my motto this week.
All our love!!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
So many things I have forgotten
Well, lets see. The last time I was on, my brain had a melt down..
Monday was Wendy's night for Coleman school, so we went, after pulling Nathan's top tooth, as pictured in the last blog. He really enjoyed that. I had watched Abram that day and the kids enjoyed playing outside one more time before the cold.
Tuesday, Chris was off again and ended up chatting online with a friend from Nebraska while Hannah and I went to storytime at the libary. We checked out a bunch of books and finally got some boxes mailed. (It is coming, Tim and Heidi!!!:-)
We went by the mall to see the library's book sale that they have every year. We found the story of Ferdiand the bull. I hadn't read that in years. We are going to go by tomorrow, when they have their, by box of books for $1. We stuck all the ones we wanted together in a certain area. Hopefully they will still be there.
After that, we headed home and played Strawberry friends until I went to get Nathan.
I have been really exhausted lately. I can't decide if it is me, my PMDD, the weather, the fact that Chris rarely is around and when he is he wants to do anything but help me around the house, or a combo of all of the above. I told myself I had to give up coffee. I was getting addicted to it. It was the only way I was functioning, and yet I felt like i was on drugs. We will see how long i can survive without. "-)
We called and visited with my sister Karen Tuesday night too. It was nice to catch up with her a little and to hear that she is doing good.
Ok, Wednesday, that would be today. In my tiredness, I took the kids to school and watched Abram again. Wow, he was into everything!! I kept my cool, and tried to be entertaining, but i was so relieved when it was naptime. I rested on the couch, but I was steaming a little. Chris decided he wasn't feeling well, when I woke him up when i got home and slept all day and called into work. I wanted to be sympathetic, but i was jealous that he was sleeping all day long and i was so tired.
We picked up Hannah and then Nathan. They played "Wrap up the burrito" with Abram for a while before his dad came to take him home. "Wrap the burrito" is pretty much wrapping a blanket around someone lying on the ground and then that person coming out of the blanket.
We had supper and read a bunch of stories before bed.
I am sleeping on the couch tonight, just incase Chris is contagious.
I hope this finds you all well. Oh,yeah, i added another link.
My youngest sister and her husband started a blog. Check it out if you get the time to.
well, am signing off. All our love!!
Monday was Wendy's night for Coleman school, so we went, after pulling Nathan's top tooth, as pictured in the last blog. He really enjoyed that. I had watched Abram that day and the kids enjoyed playing outside one more time before the cold.
Tuesday, Chris was off again and ended up chatting online with a friend from Nebraska while Hannah and I went to storytime at the libary. We checked out a bunch of books and finally got some boxes mailed. (It is coming, Tim and Heidi!!!:-)
We went by the mall to see the library's book sale that they have every year. We found the story of Ferdiand the bull. I hadn't read that in years. We are going to go by tomorrow, when they have their, by box of books for $1. We stuck all the ones we wanted together in a certain area. Hopefully they will still be there.
After that, we headed home and played Strawberry friends until I went to get Nathan.
I have been really exhausted lately. I can't decide if it is me, my PMDD, the weather, the fact that Chris rarely is around and when he is he wants to do anything but help me around the house, or a combo of all of the above. I told myself I had to give up coffee. I was getting addicted to it. It was the only way I was functioning, and yet I felt like i was on drugs. We will see how long i can survive without. "-)
We called and visited with my sister Karen Tuesday night too. It was nice to catch up with her a little and to hear that she is doing good.
Ok, Wednesday, that would be today. In my tiredness, I took the kids to school and watched Abram again. Wow, he was into everything!! I kept my cool, and tried to be entertaining, but i was so relieved when it was naptime. I rested on the couch, but I was steaming a little. Chris decided he wasn't feeling well, when I woke him up when i got home and slept all day and called into work. I wanted to be sympathetic, but i was jealous that he was sleeping all day long and i was so tired.
We picked up Hannah and then Nathan. They played "Wrap up the burrito" with Abram for a while before his dad came to take him home. "Wrap the burrito" is pretty much wrapping a blanket around someone lying on the ground and then that person coming out of the blanket.
We had supper and read a bunch of stories before bed.
I am sleeping on the couch tonight, just incase Chris is contagious.
I hope this finds you all well. Oh,yeah, i added another link.
My youngest sister and her husband started a blog. Check it out if you get the time to.
well, am signing off. All our love!!
Monday, October 09, 2006
"All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth!"
Well, as you can see, Mr. Nathan has lost his front two teeth within the last week or two. He is excited that he can drink with a straw without opening his teeth.
A lot of things have happened since I last posted. For one, it is now October. How wierd is that!
We went to church the 1st, and heard Chris sing. It was really nice. He really enjoyed it!
The kids thought it was awesome. They were so proud of their dad.
Lets see. Last Monday, the kids went to school and I didnt' watch Abram, so I did some work around the house. Tuesday Hannah and I went to the library for the first storytime. It was about apples. Really nice. We went to Hobby Lobby for fun and then home. That afternoon, Chris was home, and Hannah had fallen asleep. I went to get Nathan from school and when I got back, Hannah had woken up and was crying. She was having a migraine. We put her to bed after giving her some ibprofen and reading up on what to do.
By morning, she was better. We are watching her. So far not another one.
Wednesday the kids were in school and I had Abram for the day. We played and he had a nap while I cleaned up the kitchen. After picking up Hannah, we got home and Brett picked up Abram before we got Nathan. He was upset, but he had an early out Thursday, so he looked forward to seeing Abram then.
When he got out early around 1:30, they(he and Chris) were going fishing with Charlie at 3. Hannah and Abram and I had made a leaf pile, so for the couple of hours before their big fishing trip, they spent time jumping and fluffing and rolling around in them.
At 3, they went to get Charlie and then took his boat to a lake. Nathan was so excited about it. He caught a bass and heard coyotes. He loved it! Hannah and I watched a girly movie and hung out. The boys got home around 9. Nathan was so tired, but it was like the best day, he said ever.
Friday, the kids were in school and I rested. Saturday, we played outside and went to the Child Identification Program sponsored by the Shriners. Really neat.
Ok, getting tired. Sunday church and playing with Abbie. Today school, watching Abram and Nathan lost the 2nd tooth.
Ok, am signing off for a day when my brain is on. All our love!!
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