Well, today was quite a busy day. I can’t go into a lot of details. Let’s just say, I spent the day with two friends “doing unto others as I would have them do unto me.” I am grateful to all my friends who allowed me to do that by watching the kids. It was tough work, but worth it in the end.

It was also a day when God reminded me, once again (He has to do this often), that His ways are not mine. Ughhh, it’s hard when he changes my plans, but it is a blessing all the same. He did that when He gave us Zoe…and what a blessing she has been. I guess I really do like it when He changes my plans…and I’m being sensitive enough to see where He wants me to work. It adds “spice” to my life 🙂 So, thank you God for allowing me to work where you are no matter how dirty I get in the process!

I have to say that the kids were wonderful and very adaptable…although very tired because nap time was the trip home in the car and that was only 20 minutes.

Paci Update:
Liam had a tough time last night and of course, no problems during nap this afternoon due to being in the car. Last night, my smart little explorer kept trying to stick things in his mouth to simulate paci. He then started trying to dig around at the head of his bed for a rogue one but he couldn’t find it. One of us is staying in the room with him until he get adjusted to this big change.

We’ve moved Josiah’s bed away from ours to see if that will help him sleep better…of course, lazy me will still probably curl up with him in the morning in my last great attempts to get some shut eye. So, he’ll probably be in our room for a little while longer. He goes to sleep so much faster and earlier than the other boys, that it will take some time to adjust. Plus, I don’t trust Liam in the same room with Josiah right now. Josiah’s going to have to learn to fight back before being in a room alone with Liam.

Life here has been nonstop. I’ve realized recently that I have not taken many pictures. Too busy I guess.

Well, on Monday, we went to the funeral home to be with my best friend and her husband. His mother had passed away last week. That was our “date” and it actually was nice because we were able to talk on the long drive to the funeral home.

For some reason, on Monday, I thought I could actually make it through school then to the store and then to speech. I forgot that I also had to go pick up the unsold clothes from consignment. So, we had school, ran to the store but didn’t get out of there until 12. Zoe’s speech was at 12:30 so we rushed through McDonald’s and then headed to speech. After dropping Zoe off at speech, I rushed home, unloaded groceries and then headed back to pick up Zoe and then all the way across town to get the clothes. Needless to say, naps were shot and we watched a movie until the babysitter came and Mark and I left for the funeral home.

Tuesday was a little less busy. We just had ballet. Ace is doing lots better in there. He really is enjoying his class and making new friends. They take such extra care to make sure he receives “boy” activities. They did Angelina Ballerina and he got to wear the brown mouse ears and got a cute picture to color of a boy bear doing a ballet position.

After supper on Tuesday, we headed outside and Zoe rode her bike and Ace practiced riding on the tricycle. We’ve discovered that Ace’s helmet is now too small for him. Zoe was doing so well with her bike…even with the training wheels being too low she was peddling and steering like a pro and was even starting to get the braking thing. She has handlebar brakes, but it’s easier for her to use the backward brakes. Each day it amazes me how big she is getting. She’s growing up so fast. Ace did good…he just is now trying to get the hang of steering. I’m hoping he’ll have it down by Christmas so he can ask “Santa” for a bike.

Today was spent watching my friend’s children while they attended the funeral. The kids had a blast over there as always and the time quickly flew by. Zoe left church with her best friend to spend the night. Again, she’s growing up so fast. It’s hard for me to let her go, but she’s excited about doing it.

Now I’m zonked and will be heading to bed shortly! I’ll try and actually take pictures tomorrow or in the next few days.

Today is the first day of MOPS. I’m feeling better…still congested and sleep deprived (late nights getting things together). This is our second year of MOPS at our church. I’m so excited. I helped start the group and this is my third year as a coordinator. I love meeting and being with other moms who are going through the same things I am. I also love knowing that we are helping them get a little snipit of Christ and a little respite from their children.

I have a great team to work with this year and last night we were able to set up in thirty minutes. I was really surprised how fast it went and am deathly afraid we’ve forgotten something. However, I think we’re good. A friend remarked that we just know what we’re doing this year.

Instead of sitting around typing…I need to get everyone ready!!

Oh yeah, Zoe is doing much better. She’s not coughing at all now. No doctor’s visit needed. Praise God! Josiah’s sleeping secret is the swaddling blanket…ughhh, wish I had figured that out on Monday.

As I mentioned Thursday, I wasn’t feeling really good…sore throat, congestion, general yuckiness. By Friday, I had a full fledged sinus infection with fever so I headed to the doctor as soon as they opened. Mark stayed home and watched the kids. I’m now lots better and the drugs seemed to be helping much. I had a slight ear infection the previous week, but it went away on it’s own…I’m thinking that this is something that is lingering from that.

Now, Zoe has a cough that doesn’t want to go away but no other symptoms. Waiting to see before we take her in.

Busy week ahead and not much time for illness on my part. All on my to do list includes: 3 card orders, a sling order, MOPS starting up, MOPPETS work with MOPS, ballet, speech (2 x), field trip, consignment sale…shall I continue??? It’s going to be a very busy week.