Well, I decided to write some random things about me today:
1. I play fantasy football with my husband and his family even though I hate the game of football. I really don't know why I play. I just do. I am really terrible at it. This season my record is wins: 1 losses:7. Yep, I stink. It would probably help if I actually watched the game instead of only going by the numbers, but I just don't want to. I learned a lot about the game without actually ever sitting through one this way, and it's funny how much communication is opened when you have this kind of common ground of sports.
2. I am totally addicted to Dr Pepper. I do go through withdrawals when I am broke. I never drank it while pregnant (well, only on special occasions) and since I plan to never be in that state again, I don't plan on losing this addiction. My husband and mother have in the past informed me that I shouldn't get off the stuff while they are around because I am really cranky. The only substitution that takes the edge off is Cherry Coke. This only works for a little while, though.
3. I have never read a comic book all the way through. It's true. I just hate the style of reading. I have skimmed through a couple of really old ones that my mother had when I was looking for substitutes for actually reading the classics in high school (the Tale of Two Cities adapted into comic book form...it worked, I got an A in that class). I know that seems odd if you have met my husband, but we make it work. He is a total geek. I have played some RPGs with him, though. My favorite was the Star Wars one, though making up my character in the JLA one was fun, too.
4. I hate the color pink. It bothers my eyes. Yes, I have 3 little girls, and the color is in my everyday life, but I just don't like it. Yeah, I was a tomboy when I was little, and my favorite attire is jeans and a t-shirt, but I think my dislike of this color really goes beyond that. I really can't look at it for that long without getting a major headache. Anyway, that's that.
5. I am horrible at organization. Really. I'm a mess. I know, if you have been to my house, you have probably been amazed at my lack of organizational skills. If you haven't, it's still probably pretty obvious. I know, I blame a lot on my crazy life and my kids, but it's really me.
That's all I can think of right now. So here is a random scripture:
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship." Romans 12:1
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Health Matters
I recently found out some things about my health that are kinda disturbing. I went to get some tests done with my doctor. The results came back and I got a long letter of instructions about how I really have to change my diet. The next day I got a phone call from my doctor informing me that I really should be on medication, but she will retest me in 3 months to see if I can change my ways first (but she doubts it). So what is wrong? I have heart issues. My cholesterol is dangerously high and I have been having chest pains. It's bad. Basically my doctor told me that I am a heart attack waiting to happen. I have to lower my stress, exercise everyday, and lose red meat. My doctor actually told me that I should go vegetarian, but I'd rather take a pill. I can do without beef and stuff, but I need at least poultry.
So, I have another diet going on in my house. My mom should be doing this one too, so it really isn't that bad. She's diabetic, has high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and I don't know what else, so she really needs to have her diet better under control anyway. Micah's diet doesn't really go, but that's ok, I'm kinda used to that. Everyone around here will just have to get over the fact that we will be eating a lot of chicken and turkey and fish around here. More salads, too. Tony will be fine. He'll end up getting his beef elsewhere. Micah has been asking for meatballs, though. I make an awesome meatball that is safe for him, but there is no way that I will be able to make them for a while. Maybe I'll make some for his lunches or something, but not until I have a bit more self-control.
As for exercise, I am now walking Becca to school everyday. Tony can take Micah to school, and I walk Becca with all the girls with me. It was interesting this morning. I strapped Ali on my back (the lightest of the bunch), put Cassidy and Zoe in the double stroller, and Becca walked beside us. It's about a mile (maybe a little less), and so I really walk quick to get my heart pumping. I would walk to pick her up all the time, but that won't always work with the kid's schedules, so it will just be to school. If I need to increase my workout I'll just go walking later, or do some sort of workout at home in the morning with the girls.
I hope all of that works, because lowering my stress level isn't going to happen. I have decided that nursing school may not be right for me right now, though. I'm still going to school, but that kind of intense program isn't going to happen for me. I have no direction, though. That's really hard for me. I'm to the point in my education that I really have to choose something or get a degree in liberal arts and stay vague forever. Of course, what does one do with a liberal arts degree? So, I am praying for direction. I need to be able to take care of my family. I need flexibility in whatever job that I eventually get so that I can still be around for my kids, and yet a job that pays well enough for us to be able to allow my mom to retire or do whatever she wants without us relying on her. Still, I can't stress over that decision.
So that's me.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones."
Proverbs 3:5-8
So, I have another diet going on in my house. My mom should be doing this one too, so it really isn't that bad. She's diabetic, has high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and I don't know what else, so she really needs to have her diet better under control anyway. Micah's diet doesn't really go, but that's ok, I'm kinda used to that. Everyone around here will just have to get over the fact that we will be eating a lot of chicken and turkey and fish around here. More salads, too. Tony will be fine. He'll end up getting his beef elsewhere. Micah has been asking for meatballs, though. I make an awesome meatball that is safe for him, but there is no way that I will be able to make them for a while. Maybe I'll make some for his lunches or something, but not until I have a bit more self-control.
As for exercise, I am now walking Becca to school everyday. Tony can take Micah to school, and I walk Becca with all the girls with me. It was interesting this morning. I strapped Ali on my back (the lightest of the bunch), put Cassidy and Zoe in the double stroller, and Becca walked beside us. It's about a mile (maybe a little less), and so I really walk quick to get my heart pumping. I would walk to pick her up all the time, but that won't always work with the kid's schedules, so it will just be to school. If I need to increase my workout I'll just go walking later, or do some sort of workout at home in the morning with the girls.
I hope all of that works, because lowering my stress level isn't going to happen. I have decided that nursing school may not be right for me right now, though. I'm still going to school, but that kind of intense program isn't going to happen for me. I have no direction, though. That's really hard for me. I'm to the point in my education that I really have to choose something or get a degree in liberal arts and stay vague forever. Of course, what does one do with a liberal arts degree? So, I am praying for direction. I need to be able to take care of my family. I need flexibility in whatever job that I eventually get so that I can still be around for my kids, and yet a job that pays well enough for us to be able to allow my mom to retire or do whatever she wants without us relying on her. Still, I can't stress over that decision.
So that's me.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones."
Proverbs 3:5-8
Monday, October 20, 2008
What's next?
This week has been interesting...
Sunday night, as we were getting in the car to go home after church, Micah fell and hit his head. I had to take him in to the hospital. His eyes looked weird and he fell asleep in the car on the mile (maybe 2) long trip to the hospital. I ended up spending the night on a chair next to my son's bed trying to keep him from ripping the iv out. They did a CT scan and he's ok, but it was a scare.
I went home to my water being turned off, so I couldn't take a shower. Ugh. Then my son wouldn't go to the bathroom because he couldn't flush the toilet, so we decided it was time to go visit Grandpa's house.
We went home that night, put everyone to bed, and a few hours later I hear a very distinctive sound coming from the girl's bedroom. I had a sick toddler on my hands that night, a huge mess, and no water. Sheets and clothes went outside so we didn't have the smell of halfway digested food in our house, Zoe was changed a couple of times, and I was thanking God for baby wipes and Clorox wipes. I spent yet another night next to a kid who wasn't feeling well and not really sleeping.
Yesterday I fully intended to let the kids sit in front of the tv while I caught up on some rest, but then the water came back on, and I had some cleanup to do. This was interrupted by having to pick up Micah from school because he fell asleep at his desk and fell off his chair. I had a really angry 7 year old on my hands because he wasn't following routine, so cleanup lasted a lot longer than it should have. One of these days I will have order in my house, but that day still has yet to come.
This week I was really going to focus on potty training with the girls, that was postponed due to water issues, but the plan is back on. I just can't afford diapers anymore, and the girls are ready and just waiting on me to get them into panties. Cassidy is along for the experience as well. She is over this morning, and while the girls are all great friends, there are two-year-old issues all the time (Mine! No! Share!) and my house gets loud. Still, with the abundance of potty seats around here, toilet training is coming around. I just yawn through it.
I could use a nap. I could use a full night's sleep. I doubt I will get those any time soon.
I went to school last night and got a new assignment that should be fun. I have to restore an old photograph using photoshop. My grandmother is going to get me an old photo, and I hope it turns out well.
I have Christmas presents all figured out this year. I'm going to do pictures for everyone. My assignments have all turned out really well, so I'm printing them out on better paper and framing them. So family, no, you don't get to be surprised. Well, maybe you will be surprised by what picture you get, but that's what you are getting. I'm already spending a lot of time on these pictures, they may as well be useful.
So, that's what is happening around here, how has your week been?
"But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and 'sinners'?"
Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."" Luke 5:30-32
Sunday night, as we were getting in the car to go home after church, Micah fell and hit his head. I had to take him in to the hospital. His eyes looked weird and he fell asleep in the car on the mile (maybe 2) long trip to the hospital. I ended up spending the night on a chair next to my son's bed trying to keep him from ripping the iv out. They did a CT scan and he's ok, but it was a scare.
I went home to my water being turned off, so I couldn't take a shower. Ugh. Then my son wouldn't go to the bathroom because he couldn't flush the toilet, so we decided it was time to go visit Grandpa's house.
We went home that night, put everyone to bed, and a few hours later I hear a very distinctive sound coming from the girl's bedroom. I had a sick toddler on my hands that night, a huge mess, and no water. Sheets and clothes went outside so we didn't have the smell of halfway digested food in our house, Zoe was changed a couple of times, and I was thanking God for baby wipes and Clorox wipes. I spent yet another night next to a kid who wasn't feeling well and not really sleeping.
Yesterday I fully intended to let the kids sit in front of the tv while I caught up on some rest, but then the water came back on, and I had some cleanup to do. This was interrupted by having to pick up Micah from school because he fell asleep at his desk and fell off his chair. I had a really angry 7 year old on my hands because he wasn't following routine, so cleanup lasted a lot longer than it should have. One of these days I will have order in my house, but that day still has yet to come.
This week I was really going to focus on potty training with the girls, that was postponed due to water issues, but the plan is back on. I just can't afford diapers anymore, and the girls are ready and just waiting on me to get them into panties. Cassidy is along for the experience as well. She is over this morning, and while the girls are all great friends, there are two-year-old issues all the time (Mine! No! Share!) and my house gets loud. Still, with the abundance of potty seats around here, toilet training is coming around. I just yawn through it.
I could use a nap. I could use a full night's sleep. I doubt I will get those any time soon.
I went to school last night and got a new assignment that should be fun. I have to restore an old photograph using photoshop. My grandmother is going to get me an old photo, and I hope it turns out well.
I have Christmas presents all figured out this year. I'm going to do pictures for everyone. My assignments have all turned out really well, so I'm printing them out on better paper and framing them. So family, no, you don't get to be surprised. Well, maybe you will be surprised by what picture you get, but that's what you are getting. I'm already spending a lot of time on these pictures, they may as well be useful.
So, that's what is happening around here, how has your week been?
"But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and 'sinners'?"
Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."" Luke 5:30-32
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