...the plague fell upon me with a vengeance.
I've spent the last three days ridiculously sick.
Lucky for me, the last two days were the weekend and Bret could take care of all of us.
I'm a bit scared about tomorrow, but I've been told I'll have the strength and patience I need. So at least we know that we'll come out of this alive;)
I wish that made this easier, though. Listening to little ones cough and knowing they're not sleeping comfortably is HARD. Seeing sweet little boys with glassy eyes and high fevers whimper because they feel so miserable and there's nothing I can do to make them better is HARD. Lying awake at night in pain is HARD. Having someone else take care of me AND my responsibilities is HARD. Getting behind on life and missing fun Christmas activities that only come once a year is HARD.
Being sick/taking care of sick kids is HARD!
I'm looking forward to having this plague behind us. Please send all the good health vibes you can spare our way;)
Wishing you all a healthy and happy holiday season!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thankful Thursday
All three boys and I spent the entire day on various couches.
After an insanely long night with Al and/or Goose needing me every 20-40 minutes, they thankfully slept until 9:15 this morning.
After that we were all wrapped up in blankets, watching Christmas movies. There was a brief period when we moved to the living room and laid on the couches there while talking about Christmas.
I am definitely sick, but not as bad as the boys seem to be. I have been able to get up and get what they need, lift and carry, cuddle and hold, and take care of little sickies today without feeling too awful myself.
BUT, it turns out that I have been blessed as their mother and caretaker today. Not five minutes after all my boys were sleeping, my body was flooded with aches and pain. It all settled on me so fast and I knew that I had been strengthened long enough to take care of my boys.
I am thankful for tender mercies like this. I am thankful for Christmas movies. I am thankful for young children who feel better just knowing I'm in the same room with them when they don't feel well. I am thankful that the five days without my husband will be over in just a few minutes. I am thankful for my parents who are so amazingly awesome.
And I am thankful for sleeeeeeep.
What are you thankful for today?
After an insanely long night with Al and/or Goose needing me every 20-40 minutes, they thankfully slept until 9:15 this morning.
After that we were all wrapped up in blankets, watching Christmas movies. There was a brief period when we moved to the living room and laid on the couches there while talking about Christmas.
I am definitely sick, but not as bad as the boys seem to be. I have been able to get up and get what they need, lift and carry, cuddle and hold, and take care of little sickies today without feeling too awful myself.
BUT, it turns out that I have been blessed as their mother and caretaker today. Not five minutes after all my boys were sleeping, my body was flooded with aches and pain. It all settled on me so fast and I knew that I had been strengthened long enough to take care of my boys.
I am thankful for tender mercies like this. I am thankful for Christmas movies. I am thankful for young children who feel better just knowing I'm in the same room with them when they don't feel well. I am thankful that the five days without my husband will be over in just a few minutes. I am thankful for my parents who are so amazingly awesome.
And I am thankful for sleeeeeeep.
What are you thankful for today?
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Thankful Thursday. It's official-
I'm sappy.
There. I said it.
It became quite clear to me just a couple days ago that I have quite high levels of sappiness.
See, there's this song.
It's a Christmas song that I grew up hearing, but didn't truly begin to appreciate until my later teen years.
Once I moved out "on my own," I would look forward to coming home for Christmas and putting that CD into the player and skipping to number three to hear the best version of "Angels We Have Heard on High" e v e r.
Imagine my shock when just a few years ago I could not find the CD in the cupboard and no one seemed to know what I was talking about.
WHY hadn't I taken the time to figure out what CD I was listening to all those years?? My song was gone and I had no idea how to find it because I had no clue who performed it. You'd think in this day and age it'd be super easy to find what I was looking for. Well then, you try to find the right version of such a classic hymn. Needle in the proverbial haystack, indeed.
Recently, I was lamenting to my younger brother (who was on his mission back when I discovered the CD missing so he didn't know my plight) that I missed listening to that song, but I didn't know who played it so I couldn't find it.
He looked at me and said simply, "Is that the one with the french horns at the end?"
*heart.stopped* "Yes...you remember it, too?!"
"Yeah. And I think I have it. Want it?"
"YES!"
On Tuesday, he emailed it to me and I tried not to get my hopes up as I clicked on the link to listen to it. Immediately, I recognized it as my long lost song.
I'd been having a bummer of a day, but in that moment this intense feeling of gratitude flooded over me as I got lost in this beautiful song.
I thought about how lucky I was to live in a time when I could experience such amazing music at the touch of a button. I thought about how much I love good music. I thought about how lucky I was to have a brother who pays attention to the details, loves music, and has built a massive collection of amazing songs including ones we both (unbeknownst to me, aka- the oblivious one) loved in our youth (this is not the first time he's helped me find a song). I thought about how ridiculous I was to be crying because the music was so gorgeous...
The intense feeling peaked, along with the music, and I felt like Heavenly Father was saying, "For you, Lindsey." I forget it easily, but that little moment reminded me that Heavenly Father loves me, that he knows me, that he's mindful of me, and that I am doing the right thing with my life.
And so today, I am thankful for music, for brothers, for technology, and for tender mercies.
What are you thankful for today?
P.S. In case you were wondering, it's "Angels We Have Heard on High" from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Joy to the World album.
There. I said it.
It became quite clear to me just a couple days ago that I have quite high levels of sappiness.
See, there's this song.
It's a Christmas song that I grew up hearing, but didn't truly begin to appreciate until my later teen years.
Once I moved out "on my own," I would look forward to coming home for Christmas and putting that CD into the player and skipping to number three to hear the best version of "Angels We Have Heard on High" e v e r.
Imagine my shock when just a few years ago I could not find the CD in the cupboard and no one seemed to know what I was talking about.
WHY hadn't I taken the time to figure out what CD I was listening to all those years?? My song was gone and I had no idea how to find it because I had no clue who performed it. You'd think in this day and age it'd be super easy to find what I was looking for. Well then, you try to find the right version of such a classic hymn. Needle in the proverbial haystack, indeed.
Recently, I was lamenting to my younger brother (who was on his mission back when I discovered the CD missing so he didn't know my plight) that I missed listening to that song, but I didn't know who played it so I couldn't find it.
He looked at me and said simply, "Is that the one with the french horns at the end?"
*heart.stopped* "Yes...you remember it, too?!"
"Yeah. And I think I have it. Want it?"
"YES!"
On Tuesday, he emailed it to me and I tried not to get my hopes up as I clicked on the link to listen to it. Immediately, I recognized it as my long lost song.
I'd been having a bummer of a day, but in that moment this intense feeling of gratitude flooded over me as I got lost in this beautiful song.
I thought about how lucky I was to live in a time when I could experience such amazing music at the touch of a button. I thought about how much I love good music. I thought about how lucky I was to have a brother who pays attention to the details, loves music, and has built a massive collection of amazing songs including ones we both (unbeknownst to me, aka- the oblivious one) loved in our youth (this is not the first time he's helped me find a song). I thought about how ridiculous I was to be crying because the music was so gorgeous...
The intense feeling peaked, along with the music, and I felt like Heavenly Father was saying, "For you, Lindsey." I forget it easily, but that little moment reminded me that Heavenly Father loves me, that he knows me, that he's mindful of me, and that I am doing the right thing with my life.
And so today, I am thankful for music, for brothers, for technology, and for tender mercies.
What are you thankful for today?
P.S. In case you were wondering, it's "Angels We Have Heard on High" from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Joy to the World album.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thankful Thursday
I am riding a gratitude high today. It's amazing what a little bit of service and work can do:)
We busted out of our routine today.
The amount of children six and under doubled in our home today. It was actually super awesome. I had to lend my ear to excited sharing of goings-on more often and the noise level was even higher than normal, but it was so great to watch my boys have a blast with friends.
It's supposed to get stormy tomorrow and the leaves needed to be off the lawn before the snow sets in, so I raked. And raked. And raked today. Very refreshing to be outside with a gaggle of kids, listening to music, and finally looking over a nice clean lawn prepared for the storm.
I had thoughts of doing some school (even with the extras since we're both homeschooling families using the same curriculum), but after co-op this morning I figured that was enough formal education for the day.
Bret got stuck at work and won't be home in time for me to get to my book club meeting, but my mind is so full of things to be grateful for that I hardly mind. Isn't gratitude great?:)
I am thankful for our co-op. To be part of such an amazing group (headed by inspirational, creative, wise, spiritual, kind, and all around fantastic women) is such a blessing in my life.
I am thankful for grocery stores and the ease it is for me to get fresh food.
I am thankful for good friends.
I am thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Plan of Happiness.
I am thankful for my mom and dad. What great examples they are to me.
I am thankful for my amazing extended family. Each member is priceless to me.
I am thankful for a husband who works hard for our family, honors his priesthood, respects motherhood, loves his wife and sons, helps immensely around the house, makes me laugh, and is handsome to boot!
I am thankful for a patient Heavenly Father who keeps loving me and encouraging me even when I run myself into metaphorical brick walls over and over again.
I am thankful for my life and this wonderful time of year.
What are you thankful for today?
We busted out of our routine today.
The amount of children six and under doubled in our home today. It was actually super awesome. I had to lend my ear to excited sharing of goings-on more often and the noise level was even higher than normal, but it was so great to watch my boys have a blast with friends.
It's supposed to get stormy tomorrow and the leaves needed to be off the lawn before the snow sets in, so I raked. And raked. And raked today. Very refreshing to be outside with a gaggle of kids, listening to music, and finally looking over a nice clean lawn prepared for the storm.
I had thoughts of doing some school (even with the extras since we're both homeschooling families using the same curriculum), but after co-op this morning I figured that was enough formal education for the day.
Bret got stuck at work and won't be home in time for me to get to my book club meeting, but my mind is so full of things to be grateful for that I hardly mind. Isn't gratitude great?:)
I am thankful for our co-op. To be part of such an amazing group (headed by inspirational, creative, wise, spiritual, kind, and all around fantastic women) is such a blessing in my life.
I am thankful for grocery stores and the ease it is for me to get fresh food.
I am thankful for good friends.
I am thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Plan of Happiness.
I am thankful for my mom and dad. What great examples they are to me.
I am thankful for my amazing extended family. Each member is priceless to me.
I am thankful for a husband who works hard for our family, honors his priesthood, respects motherhood, loves his wife and sons, helps immensely around the house, makes me laugh, and is handsome to boot!
I am thankful for a patient Heavenly Father who keeps loving me and encouraging me even when I run myself into metaphorical brick walls over and over again.
I am thankful for my life and this wonderful time of year.
What are you thankful for today?
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thankful Thursday
I am thankful for gratitude. It just makes me smile:)
Here's an oldie, but a goodie!
What are you thankful for today?
Here's an oldie, but a goodie!
What are you thankful for today?
Thursday, November 3, 2011
The ABC game
It's Thankful Thursday and by golly, I'm going to do it this week!
My husband and I have been having some hard days lately. Don't worry, we're fine:)
After a long day yesterday, made longer by barely seeing each other until ten pm, we crashed in bed and talked about our lows of late. (I love talking with Bret late at night when everything is quiet and dark.) It was a great talk. We put forth the "so now what...what do we do about this" question and an idea popped into my head. Seemingly trite, but fun so I voiced it.
"Let's think of blessings from A to Z. A- Al. That was easy. You're turn. B. Go."
It took a few letters to sell Bret, but pretty soon we were laughing and helping each other think of blessings to fit each letter or suddenly thinking of something and going back to change a previous answer.
It was much easier to go to sleep after that; feeling much lighter.
Who'da thunk that the ABCs could be so helpful to one's mood? We didn't solve any issues or anything, but we got some happiness back. Try it out!
And so this Thankful Thursday I am thankful for Bret, that we can make even short time together quality time, spiritual promptings, and the ABCs.
What are you thankful for today?
My husband and I have been having some hard days lately. Don't worry, we're fine:)
After a long day yesterday, made longer by barely seeing each other until ten pm, we crashed in bed and talked about our lows of late. (I love talking with Bret late at night when everything is quiet and dark.) It was a great talk. We put forth the "so now what...what do we do about this" question and an idea popped into my head. Seemingly trite, but fun so I voiced it.
"Let's think of blessings from A to Z. A- Al. That was easy. You're turn. B. Go."
It took a few letters to sell Bret, but pretty soon we were laughing and helping each other think of blessings to fit each letter or suddenly thinking of something and going back to change a previous answer.
It was much easier to go to sleep after that; feeling much lighter.
Who'da thunk that the ABCs could be so helpful to one's mood? We didn't solve any issues or anything, but we got some happiness back. Try it out!
And so this Thankful Thursday I am thankful for Bret, that we can make even short time together quality time, spiritual promptings, and the ABCs.
What are you thankful for today?
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
I don't know why I'm so tired...
You'd think that with these three guys sleeping in my housethat I would be sleeping pretty soundly!
Happy Halloween!
Honestly...I'm glad it's over. Halloween isn't one of my favs. The boys had fun, but I am more than ready to move on to Thanksgiving:)
Welcome, beautiful amazing busy month of November!
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