We had a great Thanksgiving. We went out to see our older children. It was was fun staying up playing cards and chatting. Thanksgiving day was easy this year, the girls made some delicious pies, pumpkin is still my favorite, but the apple was delicious! We went out to eat, had great service and wonderful company.
Saturday we swung down to see my family. I can hardly believe how everyone is growing! It seemed like people should stay as you remember them. I guess when you go more than a year that is expecting a lot...ha!
Sunday we headed home. The weather was beautiful. We stopped by a ward in Laramie and then continued on our way. Oh! On black Friday I had bought a book on CD that has ended up to be a hit! 13th Reality. I thought it looked a bit cheesy but it is a really good book!
The ride home was great! Just before we turned into our street we ended up being rear ended. Nobody was seriously injured thankfully. However there turns out to be quite a bit of damage to my van, enough to keep me from driving it. Ugh. They say it will take 2-3 weeks to get it fixed. I guess it is more of an inconvenience than anything. I feel bad for the guy who hit us. He was borrowing the vehicle from a friend.
Life is still good. Just wish I was not a woman right now. In the next life when I am creating worlds things are going to be a bit different. I just thought I would share that with you, I know you will be sleeping better.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
What was that you said?
Boy, what a crazy month! Sick kids are on the mend, hopefully in time for the festivities of Thanksgiving. Through it all we have become comfortable again with the Dr's office, the kids were reminded that it isn't all about shots so we are on the good. Through our latest adventures I came across one of the most bizzaro things. Something great to blog about I guess.
My little lady has been having problems in the potty department...again...The specialist that has been patiently working with us off and on the past 3 years suggested that we might want to see the a new pediatrician. This was just to rule out any biological problems. So yesterday began a new thing. Along with the pee trip they had us go to the x-ray lab. Curious I know. The x-rays actually came up with something. Let me tell you what I have learned.
Most of the problems my little lady has been experiencing lately have been due to constipation. The Dr. said this explains a lot. It explains why she has been having problems with wetting and solids. The wetting because she has a ball of...you know sitting on her bladder, and like someone who has had children, when it bounces just right or anything it causes her to lose it. Also it explains the solids not being so solid. there is liquid stuff that works its way around the ball of build up(which stretched muscles down there causing lose of feeling. So many answers were found, I am glad that it is only this. Not that it isn't a big deal, but it isn't things that I imagined. (You know how our minds can conjure up these crazy things.)
So back to the bizzaro thing. The Dr asked us to keep her off of dairy products until she was able to clean herself out. At school she has a drink of milk everyday. This morning when I dropped her off I went in and told the secretary she would be unable to have dairy products for a while. This is what blew me away, she told me she would need a note from the doctor stating that and they would not allow her to have fruit juice, instead she would have to have water....What? Back when I was a kid they only need Dr. notes for medicine and days missed, what is this world coming to? So if we were vegetarian, or vegan would she need a Dr. note for that too?
Crazy.
My little lady has been having problems in the potty department...again...The specialist that has been patiently working with us off and on the past 3 years suggested that we might want to see the a new pediatrician. This was just to rule out any biological problems. So yesterday began a new thing. Along with the pee trip they had us go to the x-ray lab. Curious I know. The x-rays actually came up with something. Let me tell you what I have learned.
Most of the problems my little lady has been experiencing lately have been due to constipation. The Dr. said this explains a lot. It explains why she has been having problems with wetting and solids. The wetting because she has a ball of...you know sitting on her bladder, and like someone who has had children, when it bounces just right or anything it causes her to lose it. Also it explains the solids not being so solid. there is liquid stuff that works its way around the ball of build up(which stretched muscles down there causing lose of feeling. So many answers were found, I am glad that it is only this. Not that it isn't a big deal, but it isn't things that I imagined. (You know how our minds can conjure up these crazy things.)
So back to the bizzaro thing. The Dr asked us to keep her off of dairy products until she was able to clean herself out. At school she has a drink of milk everyday. This morning when I dropped her off I went in and told the secretary she would be unable to have dairy products for a while. This is what blew me away, she told me she would need a note from the doctor stating that and they would not allow her to have fruit juice, instead she would have to have water....What? Back when I was a kid they only need Dr. notes for medicine and days missed, what is this world coming to? So if we were vegetarian, or vegan would she need a Dr. note for that too?
Crazy.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
The Perfect Plan
With the past election in the past, I will say that I was hoping to give Romney a chance. With that said I want to point out the obvious: The sun rose again the next day, and it was a beautiful day. While I was a bit disappointed that things didn't go as I imagined they would there is plenty of comfort out there to keep me smiling.
First, I have a wonderful family, and though I tease them that I would change some of them for gold fish...it is simply not the case. My children bring me smiles all of the time(even in those moments of mischievousness), and my husband is my very best friend.
Second, which should probably be first, (or at least tie with it) I have a big brother with a plan. With the help of our Father it is the perfect plan. It is so perfect that if I put my whole trust in it I have nothing to worry about (D&C 6:36 "Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.")That does not eliminate frustration, pain and shed tears. It does however mean that if I endure to the end and do my part he will be there to take my hand when I am feeling alone and possibly even helpless.
Third look outside, among the chaos that we bring into the world, if you look up there is a beautiful sky. After each rain storm comes a beautiful rainbow. When I was a kid I loved running out in the rain and playing in it. I would imagine I was a mermaid, or a princess, What happened to those days? Sometimes we get so busy we miss the rain, the rainbow, the the beautiful clouds. *sigh* There is so much to remind us of a loving Heavenly Father. It is okay to stop and take it in once in a while.
Fourth, which could tie with first second and third, is the knowledge that I am a daughter to a King. So all of the pretending when I was younger of being a princess...well, there was more truth to it than I realized. And with my Father being a King, He is a King that keeps his word. He is bound when I keep my word. Comforting...I think so.
To close, I will share a quote I love:
First, I have a wonderful family, and though I tease them that I would change some of them for gold fish...it is simply not the case. My children bring me smiles all of the time(even in those moments of mischievousness), and my husband is my very best friend.
Second, which should probably be first, (or at least tie with it) I have a big brother with a plan. With the help of our Father it is the perfect plan. It is so perfect that if I put my whole trust in it I have nothing to worry about (D&C 6:36 "Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.")That does not eliminate frustration, pain and shed tears. It does however mean that if I endure to the end and do my part he will be there to take my hand when I am feeling alone and possibly even helpless.
Third look outside, among the chaos that we bring into the world, if you look up there is a beautiful sky. After each rain storm comes a beautiful rainbow. When I was a kid I loved running out in the rain and playing in it. I would imagine I was a mermaid, or a princess, What happened to those days? Sometimes we get so busy we miss the rain, the rainbow, the the beautiful clouds. *sigh* There is so much to remind us of a loving Heavenly Father. It is okay to stop and take it in once in a while.
Fourth, which could tie with first second and third, is the knowledge that I am a daughter to a King. So all of the pretending when I was younger of being a princess...well, there was more truth to it than I realized. And with my Father being a King, He is a King that keeps his word. He is bound when I keep my word. Comforting...I think so.
To close, I will share a quote I love:
"The future of this world has been declared;
The final out come between good and evil is already known.
There is absolutely no question as to who wins
because the victory has already been posted on the score board.
The only really strange thing in all of this is
that we are still down here on the field trying to decide
which teams jersey we want to wear!"
~Elder Jeffery R. Holland
Monday, November 5, 2012
Being a mom is a great blessing in my life right now. I love watching my children! My youngest is discovering how much he loves music! It is a blast watching him jam out to some great juba, or listening to him sing his little heart out during church.
My little man has a perspective on things that just can't be matched any where. Because of this I have experienced some frustration, but more than not some laughs I could not have experienced anywhere else.
My lil'lady is one of those individuals that is constantly coming up with creative ways to reuse things, and make them beautiful. I guess that would explain the glitter I have been finding in her and her brothers hair for the last couple of weeks? She is good at making friends too, very social little butterfly.
Our teenager is fun to watch with his younger siblings. He is really good with them. He also takes pride in everything he does. I discovered the other day that he has a really good base voice. Choir is what he choise for his activity in high school. He loves paint balling with his friends and just having a good time.
Our missionary is enjoying all of the great people he is meeting, and enjoying being around military bases right now. It is fun to see glimpses into what he is doing right now through the letters I am able to receive weekly.
Our eldest son is learning the ropes of married life and seems to be happy.
Both of the older girls are doing great contributing to society with jobs they enjoy.
I look around and realize life is pretty good. I am blessed to be where I am at this time in my life. My husband is always reminding me of this. It is nice to take a moment to take it in and appreciate it, and this was the perfect month to do it!
My little man has a perspective on things that just can't be matched any where. Because of this I have experienced some frustration, but more than not some laughs I could not have experienced anywhere else.
My lil'lady is one of those individuals that is constantly coming up with creative ways to reuse things, and make them beautiful. I guess that would explain the glitter I have been finding in her and her brothers hair for the last couple of weeks? She is good at making friends too, very social little butterfly.
Our teenager is fun to watch with his younger siblings. He is really good with them. He also takes pride in everything he does. I discovered the other day that he has a really good base voice. Choir is what he choise for his activity in high school. He loves paint balling with his friends and just having a good time.
Our missionary is enjoying all of the great people he is meeting, and enjoying being around military bases right now. It is fun to see glimpses into what he is doing right now through the letters I am able to receive weekly.
Our eldest son is learning the ropes of married life and seems to be happy.
Both of the older girls are doing great contributing to society with jobs they enjoy.
I look around and realize life is pretty good. I am blessed to be where I am at this time in my life. My husband is always reminding me of this. It is nice to take a moment to take it in and appreciate it, and this was the perfect month to do it!
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