A day(or week) in the life of
Well it was a festive week filled with lots of activity. Ryan told me the other day that things probably won’t slow down for us for a really long time. Now I understand what vacations are for, they are no longer just for fun, they are necessity. Speaking of, Ryan and I are going to a wedding in Tennessee, alone. We are going to spend a couple of days in Nashville at an old restored train station. It is now a nice hotel overlooking the city. I get a little nervous when I think about not being with the kids, but they will be with friends and family, and Ryan and I will get a much needed break.
I will go through a day by day itinerary of the week. Monday was a work day for me and in case I forget down the road, I clean houses. Not the most glamorous job, but it is quiet and somewhat rewarding and it definitely keeps me humble. Elijah had school, grandma Tracy watched Jo and Lily, Ryan went to work, we ate dinner as a family, and then Ryan and I were off to homegroup. Tuesday, Josiah went to preschool, Lily and I went to the grocery store, got home put groceries away, Lily took a little nap, I did laundry, and then it was off to get Josiah. Lunchtime, followed by rest time, followed by picking up Elijah and Shaelyn from school. Wednesday, Josiah went to his music class and then to his buddy’s house until 11:30. Lily took a long morning nap which gave me time to organize the toy closet. It was actually very fun. Ryan and I are planning on making the play room more of and office with a play area, so, organizing was a neccesity. Elijah and Shaelyn were again picked up, dinner was made, and then it was off to Elijah’s music class, followed by my bible study. Wednesdays are very busy right now.Thursday, Tracy was sick so I didn’t go to work. Instead, we took Lily to school and she and I went to the church to play and clean a little. I did not want to do anything constructive at my own house, so we got out. I felt a little out of wack on Thursday since i am usually at work. I wish I could’ve enjoyed myself more, but I felt a little anxious all day. On Friday Josiah and I were bored of all the stuff we have done all winter long, so we called Grandma Tracy and invited her and Grandma Nell to come with us to Chucky Cheese. It was great to go there during the day, the noise level was a lot lower. Josiah was able to run some energy off and the rest of us sat and talked and played with lily. Friday was also Ryan and I’s 10th anniversary. Grandma Betty watched the kids and Ryan and I got to go out. I felt a little nervous before our date because even though we’ve been married for awhile, it isn’t very often that we get alone time. Sometimes you need time alone to catch up and find out who this person is again that you’ve been married to. We did just that. Dinner, bowling, ice cream cake, and a movie. Perfect. We had like 7 straight hours together, it was great. Saturday came too soon after staying up until 1:00. Ryan, the wonderful husband he is, got up with the kids and let me sleep a little longer. I had to work that morning to make up my Thursday job. I rushed from there to meet the family and some friends at the St. P atrick’s Day parade down town. The parade made for a good family memory with Josiah running out in the middle of the parade to get candy, Elijah saluting the army guys, and Lily squealing at the dogs. Ryan also caught me a hot dog that Neil Williamson threw, which he gave to me for lunch. That night, the St. Patty’s Day festivities continued with corned beef and cabbage and good friends at our house
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That was a mouthful, but someday, I will forget how hectic my life was and I will complain that I’m bored. One thing that the Lord keeps telling me through various things and people is that regardless of everything that is going on, it is most important to seek Him and to know him. All of these other things are secondary. I have to be very careful with the amount of stuff i take on so that I have enough energy to seek the Lord. I tend to think those other things are more important than they actually are. It’s called vanity.
A little work, a little fun!
our morning routine... everyone fighting to find a place at the sink
My husband reminded me that it had been awhile since I have posted anything. I think we have been really busy? One thing that happened this weekend was our first case of the chicken pocks. Now that kids get vaccines, I wasn’t sure if it was something my kids would get to experience. It was always such a big deal when I was a kid. Josiah, of course, was our infected child. He is going to have the greatest immune system when he is older. I think he had foot and mouth like 3 times one year. Anyways, he only got about 5 or 6 and they were gone within a few days. Lily now has a fever, so we’ll see if she gets it next. Speaking of Josiah, he told me the other day that he saw an angel when he was in bed. He said that it looks like little lights. That sounds to me like something Ryan would say, but who knows, I bet kids see all kinds of things that we don’t.
This week was Elijah’s piano recital. It is so amazing to hear him play. Sometimes the piano moves me to tears, but this time it just seemed to take me away. I hope that Elijah grows to love playing. Right now it’s a lot of work on my part, but on occasions he goes in the music room and makes up his own songs. That is when he really seems to enjoy himself. Speaking of extra curricular activities, I signed the boys up for soccer. They will be on different teams, which means we will be at the soccer fields on Friday and Saturday. I can’t wait to buy their little cleats. I was a soccer player, so I’ve always looked forward to my own kids playing. I will definitely post pictures as soon as they get their uniforms.
Lily had her 18 month appointment this week. She is getting so big. From now on she will only have scheduled checkups on her birthday every year. That is always a milestone to let you know that you no longer have a baby. That is usually when I get baby fever again. I’m glad to say, though, that I held a newborn the other day and was glad that it wasn’t me that had to carry the load of having a baby. It will be nice to enjoy it from the outside for once. Lily was so cute at her appointment. She really liked getting her temperature checked so the nurse did it twice. She weighs almost 23 lbs., but is still average for her age. Lily had to get 2 shots, which broke her and my hearts. We were both glad when it was over. Lily has joined the boys in some of their games lately. The three of them run around here playing hide n seek, screeching and laughing. I’m so glad that they have each other. I hope the three of them will always be close.
I had some time away on Saturday. We threw a shower for our friend Katy who is having a little girl very soon. I picked this restaurant because of a divine prompting, and it turned out to be perfect. God is always so good about blessing his children. I had never been to the place, but when I walked in, the decor and atmosphere was an exact replica of Katy’s personality and life. There were even gerber daisies on the tables, which were the flowers she had in her wedding. Katy is a very good friend of mine. I was there when she first came to the church, I was there for her wedding, and she even gave me the privelidge of being there for the birth of her first baby. I was glad to see her blessed.
my friend, Katy
girls day out!
It truly is a wonderful life!
