I gave up yesterday. I hate giving up, even if it makes sense. I just don't like the idea of giving in.
I am no longer enrolled in the class that I was taking this semester. I have a whole bunch of excuses, but I still feel lame. Because of lack of funds, I had to wait to order my books, but they were still supposed to come in time for my class. I waited and waited. I called the bookstore. They already sent it off, and no, they didn't have a number or anything so I could check with Fed Ex. I hate Fed Ex. I couldn't study for my test. I looked up the answers for my homework on the internet, but I didn't have any confidence in my answers. I failed the first test. I knew every question that she had lectured on, but 90% of the stuff that she put on the test came out of the book, not the lecture. I talked to the instructor, and she said that I needed the book by Wednesday, or I would probably end up taking the class again. She did tell me that I should probably stay in the class so that I had the experience for next time, but I knew I couldn't handle that. I hate to fail. Even if it isn't failing, I just wouldn't get a good enough grade, I still don't think I can handle that stress. I'd rather just read the book when I finally get it. It may not be the hands-on experience that I would get in the lab, but I don't think that will be my problem. I have the handouts that tell me what I need to memorize, I'll just do some memorization before I get to the class next time.
So I quit. I just gave up. I still don't have my books, but if they don't come in soon, I am calling the bookstore again to complain and get my money back. One thing is for sure, I won't ever be ordering books online again. I had no problems last time, but this just shows how unreliable that really is.
I ended up signing up for another class, but it's nothing intense. I do need it for graduation, though. I never took any art classes or anything before on a college level, just core stuff like math and English. So this semester I feel like I am being lazy when it comes to school, but I am still going. I am taking digital photography. I have all the materials, I think. I haven't started the class yet, though. I always wanted to take a class like that anyway. I still feel like I am being lame, but my stress level will hopefully go down, so I know that my husband will be happier.
So, I hope I will have some interesting pictures to share throughout my class. I am blessed with some beautiful subjects for pictures of people. My kids are adorable.
"This I recall to my mind,
Therefore I have hope.
The LORD'S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness. "
Lamentations 3:21-23
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
The Twin's Birthday
After I finished panicking about forgetting my twin's birthday, they probably had more fun than if I had really planned it.I don't have pictures (because I'm lame and forgot both of my cameras) of their first birthday event, but I know Hannah does, and as soon as I get some from her, I'll share. We went to see her up at her Mom's place in Lake Arrowhead, well, we met her at her mom's place and then went to the marina. That was so f
un. The kids loved the lake. We ate a cake that Hannah made for the girls, and they opened their gifts from Aunt Hannah (stuffed animals...they love stuffed animals). Uncle Steven was on a mission trip in Mexico, so he couldn't be there. The kids then went to this small beach area where they played in the water and generally had a good time. The trek to and from the car was interesting, and I was glad that I had extra clothes for the drive home down the mountain, but it was really fun.
On Saturday, we went to the girl's Grandpa's house and barbecued. There was more cake (a really great recipe for a gf/cf angel food cake that everyone enjoyed). Then we opened a few presents.
I have found that my twins are the most difficult of my children to shop for. They really don't have anything that I can say, "Ali likes that" or "Zoe loves this toy the best." They like Elmo, but there is only so much Elmo that I can take. I think the thing that they like the best is balloons and sunglasses. So, what did they get for their birthd
ay? Balloons and sunglasses. It worked out well that the kids all got sunglasses (I bought the cheap party favors at the
99 cent store), and everyone got a balloon. They also got some stuff from grandparents, and even though we are all really broke, the girls adored everything that they received. I think I like the fact that two of my kids have very simple tastes. Give them an Elmo balloon, and they are entertained for hours.
The balloons did entertain, too. When the girl's other cousin, Emmalee showed up, there were a total of 4 two-year-olds in the small condo (well, Emmalee turns two next month). Micah and Becca were surrounded by short people. It was pretty chaotic, and I had a serous headache by the time we got home, but still pretty fun. The kids are cute, aren't they? They had fun with party hats, too. Overall, they had a good time. Micah had trouble shari
ng the balloons (what else is new?) and it seemed like everyone was crawling all over each other, but that's what happens when you put that many kids together in such a small place. I'll have my act together one of these years (I hope) and we will have a more space to r
un around (at least outside) at my house.Their actual birthday was spent at church. Well, with the exception of the obligatory nap at home in the afternoon. There were too many things happening at church that day to do any celebrating on the actual
day, but we did have a rare trip to the doughnut shop on the way to church for breakfast.I don't really have much else to say, but here are some more pictures and a scripture.
"Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.""Matthew 19:14
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Why I collect Octopuses
For those of you who don't know, I collect octopuses. Why? It isn't a popular thing to collect, and that may be part of the reason why I do it, but it isn't the whole reason.The more I learn about these fascinating creatures, the more I want to be like them. There are the obvious 8 limbs that would come in handy when taking care of my kids, but there is so much more than that.
There are actually 3 accepted plural forms of the word octopus: octopuses, which is the most common form, octopodes, which a rare form, and apparently blogger's spell check doesn't like it, and octopi, which is often rejected because the origin of the word is actually Greek, not Latin. Why do I point this out? People tend to correct me when I say octopuses, and I just wanted to point out this little bit of knowledge.
One thing that I admire about octopuses is their superior flexibility. They don't
actually have any bones, and the only hard part on their bodies is their beak. Did you know that octopuses have a beak? Still, even with this hard part, they still have the ability to squish their bodies into some strange places. This picture to the right is a picture of an octopus squeezing through a crack to escape from it's aquarium.Why is flexiblity an admirable trait? Why do we watch contortionists? Why do we admire superheroes like Mr. Incredible? No, I am not saying that I want to be able to fit through cracks or bend my body into strange positions. I just want my attitude to be flexible. I don't ever want to be a person who is so rigid about doing things my way, that I can't adjust. This is especially true in worship. I always want to worship God, the one and only Creator of the universe, and on this I am not flexible, that would be my beak, or maybe the whole body. My worship can take many shapes, though, even if I am stretched and squished. Paul talks about being flexible as well:
"Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. " 1Corinthians 9:19-23
Now, Octopuses are by no means weak. This video is not for the squeamish by the way.
Octopuses are obviously very powerful creatures. They are deceptively powerful, though. The scientists didn't know until they saw it happen that it was the octopus taking out the sharks. I don't want to go around killing things, but I do have power. My power is not in my own strength, however. Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." That makes me very powerful, but only through Christ. That power is not visible unless He wants it to be, but it is still more powerful than anything else.
Another thing about the octopus is that they are extremely intelligent. Their problem-solving skills are very good, especially since they have short life-spans, so the benefit of experience is not a factor. They have been seen practicing observational learning, and they have both short and long-term memory. This is pretty obvious why I would want to be like them.
Octopuses also have been known to play. This video is of an octopus who was given a toy to play with. She apparently likes it. I have also seen octopuses playing with legos.
Obviously play is very important to me. If you have met my husband, you would know that. My large child has a bigger toy collection than his kids. A sense of humor is essential in my house, and I firmly believe that God has a sense of humor as well. He created us to learn well by playing. When you observe toddlers, you see this quite often. They explore and play with everything in reach. All the while learning and growing. Play has to be important to God as well.
So that's it. Well, I could probably think of more, but I have to go pick up Becca. Aren't octopuses awesome?
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
This is the day that the Lord has made...
I woke up with a headache. I really hate that when that happens. What is worse is that I agreed to watch Cassidy early today. Not her fault, but my headache needs to go away fast. I took some ibuprofen and I'll be fine in a while.
So far, she has climbed up on Becca's bunk bed and couldn't get down 2 times. The twins know how to get up and down, so she follows them up, but she can't get down. I only get her down once and give her a warning before I leave her there for a while (obviously watching her to make sure she doesn't fall) so she learns her lesson. It's not like it's punishment to be up there, Becca has a lot of toys up there, and she can reach the Barbies from the top bunk, but she can't get down. I just don't want to be called in there every 3 minutes because she climbed up but can't get down over and over.
Ali and Zoe have been in time-out 3 times each already this morning, just simply from learning sharing skills. Cassidy has been in time-out once, but that's it. They all really need to learn to play together better. The twins share with each other pretty well, but adding Cassidy into the mix is hard for them at home. That's not unusual for 2-year-olds, though. They will get over it soon, since Cassidy is going to be over here more often.
I am going to have an interesting afternoon. After Cassidy goes home, I will be taking the crew to Walmart for school supplies for me. I would go with everyone, but people always look at me weird with 5 kids, but not as bad with 4. They are almost always really good for me, though. I could go before I get Becca from school, but Becca is such a great helper, that I just don't want to go without her. I can't wait until Micah goes back to school. Even if I have Cassidy, It's still only 3 kids, and that is really easy to shop with.
Tonight I start my lab for anatomy. That is the only class that I am taking this semester, and I am glad. Anatomy is all memorization, and that is probably my weakest ability. It will mean a whole lot of work for me. I need to be more organized if I am going to make it. I figure whether I make it through this class well or not is really going to be my deciding factor for whether or not I am going to make it through nursing. If I can get through this class with an A, then I will be fine. When I went to class on Monday and found out that half of the class is repeating because their grades weren't good enough to make it into the nursing program, I figured that I really need to work hard to make the grade the first time. I just don't have the time to waste on repeating classes, and I refuse to fail. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
So that's my morning so far, well, except for Micah. He woke up this morning wanting a bath (we take that opportunity when we can, breakfast can wait). Micah washes himself really well in the bath, and doesn't really require a lot of supervision, so that is nice. He doesn't always want to bathe, though, and when he does, I usually change plans for it. His sheets get washed during his bath, too (I can get to his bed without him freaking out that way), so everything smells nicer after a bath. Plus he gets a good soak in Epsom salts (they remove some of the toxins in his body,and helps his attitude during the day) and that is always nice.
Other than my headache, it's all good around here. That's not bad (the headache is, though). I have a lot to praise God about today.
Psalm 118
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
2 Let Israel say:
"His love endures forever."
3 Let the house of Aaron say:
"His love endures forever."
4 Let those who fear the LORD say:
"His love endures forever."
5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD,
and he answered by setting me free.
6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper.
I will look in triumph on my enemies.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.
10 All the nations surrounded me,
but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
11 They surrounded me on every side,
but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
12 They swarmed around me like bees,
but they died out as quickly as burning thorns;
in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
13 I was pushed back and about to fall,
but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
15 Shouts of joy and victory
resound in the tents of the righteous:
"The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!
16 The LORD's right hand is lifted high;
the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"
17 I will not die but live,
and will proclaim what the LORD has done.
18 The LORD has chastened me severely,
but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open for me the gates of righteousness;
I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.
20 This is the gate of the LORD
through which the righteous may enter.
21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me;
you have become my salvation.
22 The stone the builders rejected
has become the capstone;
23 the LORD has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
25 O LORD, save us;
O LORD, grant us success.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.
From the house of the LORD we bless you.
27 The LORD is God,
and he has made his light shine upon us.
With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession
up to the horns of the altar.
28 You are my God, and I will give you thanks;
you are my God, and I will exalt you.
29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
So far, she has climbed up on Becca's bunk bed and couldn't get down 2 times. The twins know how to get up and down, so she follows them up, but she can't get down. I only get her down once and give her a warning before I leave her there for a while (obviously watching her to make sure she doesn't fall) so she learns her lesson. It's not like it's punishment to be up there, Becca has a lot of toys up there, and she can reach the Barbies from the top bunk, but she can't get down. I just don't want to be called in there every 3 minutes because she climbed up but can't get down over and over.
Ali and Zoe have been in time-out 3 times each already this morning, just simply from learning sharing skills. Cassidy has been in time-out once, but that's it. They all really need to learn to play together better. The twins share with each other pretty well, but adding Cassidy into the mix is hard for them at home. That's not unusual for 2-year-olds, though. They will get over it soon, since Cassidy is going to be over here more often.
I am going to have an interesting afternoon. After Cassidy goes home, I will be taking the crew to Walmart for school supplies for me. I would go with everyone, but people always look at me weird with 5 kids, but not as bad with 4. They are almost always really good for me, though. I could go before I get Becca from school, but Becca is such a great helper, that I just don't want to go without her. I can't wait until Micah goes back to school. Even if I have Cassidy, It's still only 3 kids, and that is really easy to shop with.
Tonight I start my lab for anatomy. That is the only class that I am taking this semester, and I am glad. Anatomy is all memorization, and that is probably my weakest ability. It will mean a whole lot of work for me. I need to be more organized if I am going to make it. I figure whether I make it through this class well or not is really going to be my deciding factor for whether or not I am going to make it through nursing. If I can get through this class with an A, then I will be fine. When I went to class on Monday and found out that half of the class is repeating because their grades weren't good enough to make it into the nursing program, I figured that I really need to work hard to make the grade the first time. I just don't have the time to waste on repeating classes, and I refuse to fail. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
So that's my morning so far, well, except for Micah. He woke up this morning wanting a bath (we take that opportunity when we can, breakfast can wait). Micah washes himself really well in the bath, and doesn't really require a lot of supervision, so that is nice. He doesn't always want to bathe, though, and when he does, I usually change plans for it. His sheets get washed during his bath, too (I can get to his bed without him freaking out that way), so everything smells nicer after a bath. Plus he gets a good soak in Epsom salts (they remove some of the toxins in his body,and helps his attitude during the day) and that is always nice.
Other than my headache, it's all good around here. That's not bad (the headache is, though). I have a lot to praise God about today.
Psalm 118
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
2 Let Israel say:
"His love endures forever."
3 Let the house of Aaron say:
"His love endures forever."
4 Let those who fear the LORD say:
"His love endures forever."
5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD,
and he answered by setting me free.
6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper.
I will look in triumph on my enemies.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.
10 All the nations surrounded me,
but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
11 They surrounded me on every side,
but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
12 They swarmed around me like bees,
but they died out as quickly as burning thorns;
in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
13 I was pushed back and about to fall,
but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
15 Shouts of joy and victory
resound in the tents of the righteous:
"The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!
16 The LORD's right hand is lifted high;
the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"
17 I will not die but live,
and will proclaim what the LORD has done.
18 The LORD has chastened me severely,
but he has not given me over to death.
19 Open for me the gates of righteousness;
I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.
20 This is the gate of the LORD
through which the righteous may enter.
21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me;
you have become my salvation.
22 The stone the builders rejected
has become the capstone;
23 the LORD has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
25 O LORD, save us;
O LORD, grant us success.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.
From the house of the LORD we bless you.
27 The LORD is God,
and he has made his light shine upon us.
With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession
up to the horns of the altar.
28 You are my God, and I will give you thanks;
you are my God, and I will exalt you.
29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Cassidy
Let me start out by saying that I love my niece. I love having her over, too. She's a pretty cool kid to have around. Today was interesting, though.
It really isn't totally Cassidy's fault, but when she comes over, the noise level in my house goes up really high. This makes Micah really agitated. He spent his morning trying to get everyone to be quiet, and telling me, "bye Cassidy!"
There were arguments over toys, laughing and running up and down the hallway, screaming on the potty (the word flush is really funny), and just general joyful shouts. Now, the kids know that I want "inside voices," but they get excited and forget...a lot. Micah eventually went to his room and closed the door and started chanting, "no more babies! No more babies!"
Then it came time to pick up Becca. In order to get out some energy and take up time, we walked there and back. Her school is about a 15 minute walk, as long a everyone is cooperating. So off we went. Of course, I had the stroller, and I strapped one of the twins to my back (I thought about letting them walk, but I wanted to get there on time. Their leashes only work so much.
Just being outside means you can use your outside voice, right? I think every person in every house along the way heard us walk by. They not only noticed everything outside, they yelled about it. "Water!" "Birds!" "Tree!" "Cat!" This was fine for the kids in the stroller, but I had Zoe on my back screaming in my ear. At least they were happy screams.
We got Becca and Carrie met us on the way back and took Cassidy. Micah was so happy. He just kept telling her bye over and over. It was so weird, though. After she left, the only one talking was Becca. We went through lunch without anyone saying anything but, "more, please?" And now, the twins are napping, Becca just finished her homework and is working on her chores, and Micah is sitting and relaxing. It is so quiet.
That was weird. Becca just ran to the bathroom and started making burping noises over the toilet. I asked her if she was okay, and she said, "yeah, I'm just pretending" then went back to putting away the dishes again.
I want to enjoy the quiet a bit more, but I have laundry to do. Here's a verse:
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
It really isn't totally Cassidy's fault, but when she comes over, the noise level in my house goes up really high. This makes Micah really agitated. He spent his morning trying to get everyone to be quiet, and telling me, "bye Cassidy!"
There were arguments over toys, laughing and running up and down the hallway, screaming on the potty (the word flush is really funny), and just general joyful shouts. Now, the kids know that I want "inside voices," but they get excited and forget...a lot. Micah eventually went to his room and closed the door and started chanting, "no more babies! No more babies!"
Then it came time to pick up Becca. In order to get out some energy and take up time, we walked there and back. Her school is about a 15 minute walk, as long a everyone is cooperating. So off we went. Of course, I had the stroller, and I strapped one of the twins to my back (I thought about letting them walk, but I wanted to get there on time. Their leashes only work so much.
Just being outside means you can use your outside voice, right? I think every person in every house along the way heard us walk by. They not only noticed everything outside, they yelled about it. "Water!" "Birds!" "Tree!" "Cat!" This was fine for the kids in the stroller, but I had Zoe on my back screaming in my ear. At least they were happy screams.
We got Becca and Carrie met us on the way back and took Cassidy. Micah was so happy. He just kept telling her bye over and over. It was so weird, though. After she left, the only one talking was Becca. We went through lunch without anyone saying anything but, "more, please?" And now, the twins are napping, Becca just finished her homework and is working on her chores, and Micah is sitting and relaxing. It is so quiet.
That was weird. Becca just ran to the bathroom and started making burping noises over the toilet. I asked her if she was okay, and she said, "yeah, I'm just pretending" then went back to putting away the dishes again.
I want to enjoy the quiet a bit more, but I have laundry to do. Here's a verse:
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
Monday, August 18, 2008
Does this make me a bad mom?
My twin's birthday is coming up on Sunday. I don't really have anything special planned. Isn't that sad? Becca made sure we didn't forget her birthday, and while we didn't have the big party that she wanted (we were broke, but she had fun, and that is what is important), we at least celebrated. I don't have anything planned for the twins. I'm trying to figure out how to fit something in sometime, but I just don't know when to do it. I feel bad. If I didn't realize after looking at a date for a meeting that I have on that day, I might have forgotten their birthday completely. It's horrible. You would think that I would not forget considering the fact that the kid's birthdays go back to back all through the summer.
So, what do I do on short notice? I know my family is used to short notice for stuff from me, but this is bad. I don't have time on Sunday, and I was going to take care of a lot of things on Saturday, and the following week is pretty busy as well. I think that the only time I have is Saturday. Maybe I will just have cake at home and not worry about inviting family. I don't know. What do you think? Any ideas?
So, what do I do on short notice? I know my family is used to short notice for stuff from me, but this is bad. I don't have time on Sunday, and I was going to take care of a lot of things on Saturday, and the following week is pretty busy as well. I think that the only time I have is Saturday. Maybe I will just have cake at home and not worry about inviting family. I don't know. What do you think? Any ideas?
Thursday, August 14, 2008
I likes...
While I have been sick, I have been resting and doing stuff on the internet. I thought I would share some of the things that I have found that I enjoy (and am now pretty stuck on).
If you have noticed recently that I have been sharing quotes on the other places I hang out online, it is because I have found myself at this site a lot:
http://www.quotationspage.com/
Some of my favorites are:
All general statements are false. (unknown)
Now we sit through Shakespeare in order to recognize the quotations. (Orson Welles)
Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics. (Fletcher Knebel)
There are so many more. It has been some of my favorite reading lately.
Another thing that I have been doing is browsing godtube.com. I ran into this one the other day.
This guy is funny. Here's another one (please don't be offended, it's a joke):
This one made me cry:
I also went on facebook. Basically because I didn't know anything about it, so I thought I would check it out. I only have one friend, and I probably need more to truly check it out, but I haven't put any effort into it yet. If you are on there, look for me. I want more friends. I don't know if I like facebook yet, though.
I'm also on cafe mom. That is an interesting place. It's basically a bunch of message boards for moms. I am now really careful which board to join because of some interesting discussions. I have met some good people there, though.
Of course, the Olympics have been good. Unfortunately, my kids don't think that. Keeping up with water polo means missing Sesame Street (but we watch it another time!). Still, they don't like their schedule interrupted. I try to distract them with special stuff for lunch, but I have to get them done before the games start. It's been interesting. The other great stuff is after they go to bed, so I have been ok there.
Well, that's what I have been doing while not feeling good. I am feeling a lot better today, so I have to get caught up in my cleaning and stuff. Unfortunately, laundry doesn't stop when I don't feel like doing it.
Just a random quote from the Bible:
"Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise..." Proverbs 17:28
If you have noticed recently that I have been sharing quotes on the other places I hang out online, it is because I have found myself at this site a lot:
http://www.quotationspage.com/
Some of my favorites are:
All general statements are false. (unknown)
Now we sit through Shakespeare in order to recognize the quotations. (Orson Welles)
Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics. (Fletcher Knebel)
There are so many more. It has been some of my favorite reading lately.
Another thing that I have been doing is browsing godtube.com. I ran into this one the other day.
This guy is funny. Here's another one (please don't be offended, it's a joke):
This one made me cry:
I also went on facebook. Basically because I didn't know anything about it, so I thought I would check it out. I only have one friend, and I probably need more to truly check it out, but I haven't put any effort into it yet. If you are on there, look for me. I want more friends. I don't know if I like facebook yet, though.
I'm also on cafe mom. That is an interesting place. It's basically a bunch of message boards for moms. I am now really careful which board to join because of some interesting discussions. I have met some good people there, though.
Of course, the Olympics have been good. Unfortunately, my kids don't think that. Keeping up with water polo means missing Sesame Street (but we watch it another time!). Still, they don't like their schedule interrupted. I try to distract them with special stuff for lunch, but I have to get them done before the games start. It's been interesting. The other great stuff is after they go to bed, so I have been ok there.
Well, that's what I have been doing while not feeling good. I am feeling a lot better today, so I have to get caught up in my cleaning and stuff. Unfortunately, laundry doesn't stop when I don't feel like doing it.
Just a random quote from the Bible:
"Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise..." Proverbs 17:28
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Endless nothings...
Well, I'm sick. I have a yucky cold and so do the kids. Yep, I am the horrible mom who sends her kid to school with a cold, too. I also sent her with comfy tissues, plenty of water, and hand sanitizer. She knows what to do, but yeah, other kids will probably get sick, too. Still, she was the one who brought it home, so I assume everyone there is already exposed. I think I'll send her hand sanitizer all the time now.
Ali is the worst. She wakes up in the middle of the night wheezing. I get her up and sit her up so she can drain, and she gets better. The humidifier is going all the time, too. At first I considered taking her to the doctor because I was freaked out about her breathing, but she clears up pretty quick when I sit her up, so by the time I take her in, she wouldn't be wheezing anymore. The twins have a dr appointment coming up soon, anyway.
What else is going on? I start school next week. Hopefully I will figure out a way to buy my books by then. Being broke stinks. Micah doesn't start school until September 2nd. That's 20 days. Yep, I'm counting. Not that going to school will solve all our problems, it will probably create more, actually. Still, someone else will have him for part of the day, and that alone will be nice.
I went grocery shopping finally yesterday. That was good because we were really out of food. I look forward to the time when I will be shopping with only 2 kids, though. I waited until Becca got out of school to go yesterday because it is actually easier to have her there when Micah comes with us. He follows her lead.
Micah is getting on Becca's nerves, though. Last night before we went to therapy, Becca promised Micah (because he was bugging her) that he could go in her precious pink car seat (a constant argument when we get in the car) on the way home that night. When it came to time to go home, Becca had changed her mind. Unfortunately for her, I heard the promise before class, so told her that if she promised Micah that he could sit in her seat, she had to let him. To this she responded, "I was talking to myself when I said that." So we had a short talk about telling the truth and integrity (in 5 year old words), but I don't think a whole lot sunk in because she wasn't feeling good, but I didn't really punish her. She was pretty upset when I let Micah sit in the pink seat anyway.
Well, I think that's about all that is going on. Really nothing. Here's a verse:
"The man of integrity walks securely,
but he who takes crooked paths will be found out."
Proverbs 10:9
Here's a cute picture:
Ali is the worst. She wakes up in the middle of the night wheezing. I get her up and sit her up so she can drain, and she gets better. The humidifier is going all the time, too. At first I considered taking her to the doctor because I was freaked out about her breathing, but she clears up pretty quick when I sit her up, so by the time I take her in, she wouldn't be wheezing anymore. The twins have a dr appointment coming up soon, anyway.
What else is going on? I start school next week. Hopefully I will figure out a way to buy my books by then. Being broke stinks. Micah doesn't start school until September 2nd. That's 20 days. Yep, I'm counting. Not that going to school will solve all our problems, it will probably create more, actually. Still, someone else will have him for part of the day, and that alone will be nice.
I went grocery shopping finally yesterday. That was good because we were really out of food. I look forward to the time when I will be shopping with only 2 kids, though. I waited until Becca got out of school to go yesterday because it is actually easier to have her there when Micah comes with us. He follows her lead.
Micah is getting on Becca's nerves, though. Last night before we went to therapy, Becca promised Micah (because he was bugging her) that he could go in her precious pink car seat (a constant argument when we get in the car) on the way home that night. When it came to time to go home, Becca had changed her mind. Unfortunately for her, I heard the promise before class, so told her that if she promised Micah that he could sit in her seat, she had to let him. To this she responded, "I was talking to myself when I said that." So we had a short talk about telling the truth and integrity (in 5 year old words), but I don't think a whole lot sunk in because she wasn't feeling good, but I didn't really punish her. She was pretty upset when I let Micah sit in the pink seat anyway.
Well, I think that's about all that is going on. Really nothing. Here's a verse:
"The man of integrity walks securely,
but he who takes crooked paths will be found out."
Proverbs 10:9
Here's a cute picture:
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Olympics
AHHHHHHH!!!!
That was so awesome! I just watched the mens 4x100m relay where USA took the gold when they were not favored. The French, who were supposed to win according to all the numbers, had been talking smack before that. The Americans didn't return the smack talk, but they sure did their jobs in the pool. They beat the world record by 4 seconds! That is huge! The win was by 8 hundredths of a second. Being out-touched hurts, but no one deserved it more than the French.
I love the Olympics. It's the only time in this country where I get to watch my favorite sports on tv. Water polo, unfortunately, is not a very popular sport in USA. This afternoon, I watched the men's water polo team beat China (not a suprise, but still fun to watch). Tomorrow, I will be watching the women's game. Don't bother trying to call me, I am not likely to answer. I am putting the twins down for their nap a tad early, setting my older two up with something else fun to do, and watching my game. I love watching our women play. Women's water polo isn't a big group in this country, and these women are awesome. I loved playing this game. I had the opportunity to explain some of the details of the game of water polo to my husband today. That was weird being the expert on something around here.
Swimming was my passion for a long time. I think that is probably why God didn't want me to take the opportunity that was dangled in front of me in my junior year of HS. I don't think I would be where I am spiritually if I had entered college water polo back then. I also wouldn't have my kids, my husband, or a lot of other things. I don't think that I would trade all of that for a game, even if I was really good.
I had a decent butterfly stroke, but I could have been better if I really worked at it. I was captain of the swim and H20 polo teams back then. I could have done more, been better, but where would I be today? God's plan is perfect.
So during These Olympic Games, watch the swims an cheer. Watch a water polo game (I recommend the US women, they are especially good). If you come to my house, that's what I will be doing. No cable, but with the digital wave, I still have a clear picture.
Just a Biblical Olympic reference:
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
That was so awesome! I just watched the mens 4x100m relay where USA took the gold when they were not favored. The French, who were supposed to win according to all the numbers, had been talking smack before that. The Americans didn't return the smack talk, but they sure did their jobs in the pool. They beat the world record by 4 seconds! That is huge! The win was by 8 hundredths of a second. Being out-touched hurts, but no one deserved it more than the French.
I love the Olympics. It's the only time in this country where I get to watch my favorite sports on tv. Water polo, unfortunately, is not a very popular sport in USA. This afternoon, I watched the men's water polo team beat China (not a suprise, but still fun to watch). Tomorrow, I will be watching the women's game. Don't bother trying to call me, I am not likely to answer. I am putting the twins down for their nap a tad early, setting my older two up with something else fun to do, and watching my game. I love watching our women play. Women's water polo isn't a big group in this country, and these women are awesome. I loved playing this game. I had the opportunity to explain some of the details of the game of water polo to my husband today. That was weird being the expert on something around here.
Swimming was my passion for a long time. I think that is probably why God didn't want me to take the opportunity that was dangled in front of me in my junior year of HS. I don't think I would be where I am spiritually if I had entered college water polo back then. I also wouldn't have my kids, my husband, or a lot of other things. I don't think that I would trade all of that for a game, even if I was really good.
I had a decent butterfly stroke, but I could have been better if I really worked at it. I was captain of the swim and H20 polo teams back then. I could have done more, been better, but where would I be today? God's plan is perfect.
So during These Olympic Games, watch the swims an cheer. Watch a water polo game (I recommend the US women, they are especially good). If you come to my house, that's what I will be doing. No cable, but with the digital wave, I still have a clear picture.
Just a Biblical Olympic reference:
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Just in case you didn't see this on myspace...
This is for those of you who were in my Sunday School class on Sunday, and we didn't have time to finish. I'll probably continue in my class another time.
Matthew 18
The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven
1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5"And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. 6But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
7"Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to sin! Such things must come, but woe to the man through whom they come! 8If your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire. 9And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
10"See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.[a]12"What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? 13And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. 14In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.
A Brother Who Sins Against You
15"If your brother sins against you,[b] go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'[c] 17If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.18"I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be[d]bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be[e] loosed in heaven.
19"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?"22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.[f]
23"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents[g] was brought to him. 25Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
26"The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' 27The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.
28"But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii.[h] He grabbed him and began to choke him. 'Pay back what you owe me!' he demanded.
29"His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.'
30"But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. 31When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told their master everything that had happened.
32"Then the master called the servant in. 'You wicked servant,' he said, 'I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. 33Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?' 34In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.
35"This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart."
Much of this chapter deals with humility, since Jesus was responding to a question posed to him that was filled with pride. I do find it interesting that in the middle of this answer, he talks about the lost sheep. It's like He's saying to His disciples that they need to stop trying to be the greatest, He loves each of you no matter what. I think that so many times we feel like we have to put others down so that we will be the greatest in the room, and it just makes us feel good.
This video kinda gives a short idea of what I am talking about. God's Pottery started out being funny, they took the challenge and made it their own. They decided to build the other person up with their words at the beginning, and that worked for them.When they started to put the other person down, their jokes kinda started being lame, and ultimately they lost.
I want to clarify something that I said on Sunday. We were talking about causing your brother to stumble, and doing distractions in church came up. I said that if you are talking in church and you are causing someone else to sin, then you are wrong. The clarification that I want to make is that because we have had many conversations about this in our youth group, we can't claim ignorance. We know that when we talk in church, people gossip about it to each other, and that is sin. The act of talking in church may not be the sin (however, your focus should be on worshiping God, and in that way it could be wrong), but the fact that you know that others are going to sin because of your acts makes that wrong. You are causing that brother (or sister) to stumble, and that makes it your fault. Look at verse 6! Yep, that's you! I'm not saying that they are completely innocent in this, but you can't claim innocence either!
Another thing about relationships that is important in this chapter starts in verse 15. If someone is sinning, you go to them first. If you need advice, go to God, but in reality, going to anyone else is gossip. After you have gone to them, if they blow you off, then you take others. It has happened to me so many times when someone has had a problem with me (usually having to do with my mouth), and that person doesn't talk to me about it, but someone else does. Yes, it's hard to approach someone who has made you mad or done something to you, but going to someone else about it hand having them talk to that person for you is wrong.
If this seems all over the place, and doesn't really go together, you probably weren't in my class on Sunday, or you weren't listening, or I'm just babbling weird because I'm Trina, and that's what I do. I'm open to discussion either way. Love you!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Back to School Night and stuff
Last night I went to Becca's school for back to school night. I had just done the orientation thing, so it seemed redundant to go, but now I am glad I went.
I was cornered by Becca's teacher and she told me that she will be starting to supplement Becca's work soon (as in, next week) because she already knows the material and the teacher doesn't want Becca to get bored. I knew that this would happen, and I am glad that she is taking it well. What struck me as interesting was that the teacher sounded almost defensive about giving Becca more challenging work. She seemed to feel the need to sell the idea. I don't get it. Why would I object? I don't want my daughter to get bored. I know that she knows the stuff that they generally go over in Kindergarten, and she has even read a book by herself (I am Sam...nothing huge, but still good for when she first read it at 4). Bored kids come up with something to amuse them. They will get into trouble if someone doesn't give them something to do. I guess she just wanted me know that she wasn't picking on my kid or anything.
Becca and I talked about what they are going over in school right now, and apparently that is shapes. The teacher told me that Becca already knew the answers to all the questions that she threw at them. Apparently they were talking about how many sides are on shapes, and when they came to circle, Becca answered the appropriate, "zero!" This impressed the teacher. Of course, she was asking the question for circle, triangle, rectangle, and square. When I asked Becca how many sides were on a pentagon, she got that right,too. The teacher commented that she hopes that she can challenge Becca this year. I told her that Becca really wants to be able to read well, and that should be something at least interesting for her, she was glad for that.
She didn't have any complaints about Becca's social nature, and that was what had me worried about her, anyway. Apparently, there are two other girls who are in that class who are just as smart, and Becca has been drawn to them while playing, too. That is nice. Her teacher was glad that they play well together, because they will probably be doing the same work.
I am so looking forward to September when Micah goes back to school. He still has the same teacher as last year, so it won't be anything new for him. I am so glad that we don't have to go through that until next year. The only thing that will be difficult is the fact that the kids are at different schools. This won't be a big deal except Wednesdays when they both have minimum days and are let out within 5 minutes of each other. Micah's class is usually out early to avoid the crowds, though. I hope it isn't a big deal. If it ends up being a problem, Micah will end up on the bus to go home on Wednesdays. That will be interesting to set up.
When the older two are at school, I will be working on the twin's potty training. Ali is almost always dry in her pull-up, but I think I will end up going through some extra accidents with Zoe. If she was on her own, I probably wouldn't push her, but with Ali really being ready, Zoe doesn't want to be left behind. She always goes with Ali when we take her to the bathroom and always wants to sit like her sister does, and occasionally she goes, but she it doesn't seem like she really gets it yet. I am so ready to be done with diapers, though. That is one expense that I can't wait to get off my budget.
Here is a passage of scripture that our church will be memorizing together soon. Just thought I'd share:
Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
I was cornered by Becca's teacher and she told me that she will be starting to supplement Becca's work soon (as in, next week) because she already knows the material and the teacher doesn't want Becca to get bored. I knew that this would happen, and I am glad that she is taking it well. What struck me as interesting was that the teacher sounded almost defensive about giving Becca more challenging work. She seemed to feel the need to sell the idea. I don't get it. Why would I object? I don't want my daughter to get bored. I know that she knows the stuff that they generally go over in Kindergarten, and she has even read a book by herself (I am Sam...nothing huge, but still good for when she first read it at 4). Bored kids come up with something to amuse them. They will get into trouble if someone doesn't give them something to do. I guess she just wanted me know that she wasn't picking on my kid or anything.
Becca and I talked about what they are going over in school right now, and apparently that is shapes. The teacher told me that Becca already knew the answers to all the questions that she threw at them. Apparently they were talking about how many sides are on shapes, and when they came to circle, Becca answered the appropriate, "zero!" This impressed the teacher. Of course, she was asking the question for circle, triangle, rectangle, and square. When I asked Becca how many sides were on a pentagon, she got that right,too. The teacher commented that she hopes that she can challenge Becca this year. I told her that Becca really wants to be able to read well, and that should be something at least interesting for her, she was glad for that.
She didn't have any complaints about Becca's social nature, and that was what had me worried about her, anyway. Apparently, there are two other girls who are in that class who are just as smart, and Becca has been drawn to them while playing, too. That is nice. Her teacher was glad that they play well together, because they will probably be doing the same work.
I am so looking forward to September when Micah goes back to school. He still has the same teacher as last year, so it won't be anything new for him. I am so glad that we don't have to go through that until next year. The only thing that will be difficult is the fact that the kids are at different schools. This won't be a big deal except Wednesdays when they both have minimum days and are let out within 5 minutes of each other. Micah's class is usually out early to avoid the crowds, though. I hope it isn't a big deal. If it ends up being a problem, Micah will end up on the bus to go home on Wednesdays. That will be interesting to set up.
When the older two are at school, I will be working on the twin's potty training. Ali is almost always dry in her pull-up, but I think I will end up going through some extra accidents with Zoe. If she was on her own, I probably wouldn't push her, but with Ali really being ready, Zoe doesn't want to be left behind. She always goes with Ali when we take her to the bathroom and always wants to sit like her sister does, and occasionally she goes, but she it doesn't seem like she really gets it yet. I am so ready to be done with diapers, though. That is one expense that I can't wait to get off my budget.
Here is a passage of scripture that our church will be memorizing together soon. Just thought I'd share:
Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Owies
On Monday, Zoe was playing outside in the yard and fell down. Nothing unusual, right? The kid is going to be 2 at the end of the month, her balance is not perfect yet. She's pretty used to falling, and really doesn't complain about it much unless she's tired or really hurt, so when I heard her scream, I knew something was wrong. My mom and I both dropped what we were doing and ran to her. My mom got to her first, but I saw the blood. She fell on a ceramic salt shaker that Becca was apparently playing with (yes, my kids have toys, I don't understand the appeal, either). I would have punished Becca, but she felt so bad, I don't think any punishment was necessary.
Zoe's hand took forever to stop bleeding. When I got a good look at the cut, I realized that it was gaping open. It was on the palm of her hand, though. I don't like the idea of taking my kids to the doctor for something that they can't do anything about, so I make good use of the nurse line, and the nurse on the phone tells me that if the wound is gaping, I need to take her in. It's on the palm of an almost-two-year-old's hand! What are they going to be able to do that she won't just immediately rip off? This was what my mom was saying to me, and I was really going back and forth about it for a while, but I ended up taking her to the doctor. One $15 co-pay later, we are sitting in a waiting room.
While we are there, I saw one of the ladies from my church there in the waiting room. She fell walking out of her house, and it looked like she broke her elbow. It was swollen and gross. She was pretty upset, so I stopped to pray with her. Zoe at this point was dancing around and happy (and no longer bleeding). She entertained everyone in the waiting room. She was having fun with her captive audience. If she was reminded of her hand, she would get a little upset, but otherwise she was just having fun.
We got in to see the doctor, and she took one look at it and said that she would like to try gluing it back together first, and that would sting. Zoe bounces back pretty fast, so the sting didn't bother me, but holding her still was going to be difficult. The doctor tried and tried, but she just couldn't glue it. So then she tried stitching it. I have been through stitches with Ali, and that was hard enough, but it was pretty late at night (or early in the morning) when Ali was seen, and so she was easy to put to sleep first. Even though it was past bedtime, Zoe wouldn't be able to be put to sleep. Plus, Ali's stitches were on her head, that's a whole lot easier to keep still than the hand (less moving parts). The doctor numbed her up, but Zoe wasn't having it. It was horrible. The doctor actually got the needle in, but the gap was just too wide to work with on the palm of her hand. The next option was to just use steri-strips and wrap it. At least that one we could actually do. The doctor said that they needed to stay on for at least 48 hours. They stayed on for 8. She took them off in the morning. I wasn't going to go back to the doctor again (not for $15 tape), and I knew she wasn't going to keep anything on it, so we washed her hands almost constantly yesterday. This morning it looks gross still, and she is likely to have a scar, but I don't think that it will get infected. It sealed up pretty well. She wouldn't be my kid without a few scars any way.
I haven't been feeling good myself this week. I have had a pain in my side that I can't identify. It's pretty bad, but I don't want to go to the doctor. On top of every other reason, I just don't want to go and pay fifteen dollars for them to tell me to drink more water or something. I just don't have the money for that. It's on my left side, so it isn't the appendix or anything. I'll go in if the pain lasts more than a week or so. Maybe after payday.
Well, that's all the owies for now. Hopefully there won't be anymore for a while.
Here's something to look forward to:
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4
Zoe's hand took forever to stop bleeding. When I got a good look at the cut, I realized that it was gaping open. It was on the palm of her hand, though. I don't like the idea of taking my kids to the doctor for something that they can't do anything about, so I make good use of the nurse line, and the nurse on the phone tells me that if the wound is gaping, I need to take her in. It's on the palm of an almost-two-year-old's hand! What are they going to be able to do that she won't just immediately rip off? This was what my mom was saying to me, and I was really going back and forth about it for a while, but I ended up taking her to the doctor. One $15 co-pay later, we are sitting in a waiting room.
While we are there, I saw one of the ladies from my church there in the waiting room. She fell walking out of her house, and it looked like she broke her elbow. It was swollen and gross. She was pretty upset, so I stopped to pray with her. Zoe at this point was dancing around and happy (and no longer bleeding). She entertained everyone in the waiting room. She was having fun with her captive audience. If she was reminded of her hand, she would get a little upset, but otherwise she was just having fun.
We got in to see the doctor, and she took one look at it and said that she would like to try gluing it back together first, and that would sting. Zoe bounces back pretty fast, so the sting didn't bother me, but holding her still was going to be difficult. The doctor tried and tried, but she just couldn't glue it. So then she tried stitching it. I have been through stitches with Ali, and that was hard enough, but it was pretty late at night (or early in the morning) when Ali was seen, and so she was easy to put to sleep first. Even though it was past bedtime, Zoe wouldn't be able to be put to sleep. Plus, Ali's stitches were on her head, that's a whole lot easier to keep still than the hand (less moving parts). The doctor numbed her up, but Zoe wasn't having it. It was horrible. The doctor actually got the needle in, but the gap was just too wide to work with on the palm of her hand. The next option was to just use steri-strips and wrap it. At least that one we could actually do. The doctor said that they needed to stay on for at least 48 hours. They stayed on for 8. She took them off in the morning. I wasn't going to go back to the doctor again (not for $15 tape), and I knew she wasn't going to keep anything on it, so we washed her hands almost constantly yesterday. This morning it looks gross still, and she is likely to have a scar, but I don't think that it will get infected. It sealed up pretty well. She wouldn't be my kid without a few scars any way.
I haven't been feeling good myself this week. I have had a pain in my side that I can't identify. It's pretty bad, but I don't want to go to the doctor. On top of every other reason, I just don't want to go and pay fifteen dollars for them to tell me to drink more water or something. I just don't have the money for that. It's on my left side, so it isn't the appendix or anything. I'll go in if the pain lasts more than a week or so. Maybe after payday.
Well, that's all the owies for now. Hopefully there won't be anymore for a while.
Here's something to look forward to:
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4
Monday, August 4, 2008
Do you want a good cry?
You may have already seen this before, but...
If you know Micah very well, you will see how much this little boy and he have in common. The body language, the way that he responded to the questions that were asked of him, it's like watching Micah a few years from now.
While Micah has a gift with music, I don't see him ever getting on stage, but I try not to limit my boy. Micah will sing, but not usually in front of anyone. He has a gift for imitating people with his voice, and his pitch is perfect when repeating a song.
I hate to cry over this stuff, but I did. Maybe Tony is rubbing off on me.
If you know Micah very well, you will see how much this little boy and he have in common. The body language, the way that he responded to the questions that were asked of him, it's like watching Micah a few years from now.
While Micah has a gift with music, I don't see him ever getting on stage, but I try not to limit my boy. Micah will sing, but not usually in front of anyone. He has a gift for imitating people with his voice, and his pitch is perfect when repeating a song.
I hate to cry over this stuff, but I did. Maybe Tony is rubbing off on me.
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