CRAZY DAY!

So the only place I can think to start is at the beginning.  In fact I think I'll write it out.  Its that interesting.

0500:awakened by Tia(4) who is feverish and miserable (Juliette was sick all last week so I knew it was only a matter of time.  Made a little sleeping spot for her on the floor of our room and turned out the light
0530: heard the sound way too well known by all parents...the pre sounds of throwing up and then...yep she threw up all over the little "bed" we made for her.  I heard the sound and thought, "oh my word I need to get up and run her to the bathroom(which is what I normally do) but I was so so tired that I couldn't...and I missed it.  we got her cleaned up and back to sleep.  Both Balmir and I realized that our own throats hurt and we also felt sick...oh no! Here it goes!

0730: the whole house is up and about and with a little medicine Tia definitely perks up although she declares that she is too sick to do school.  Bethleen agrees, but she doesn't seem sick at all so she is going to have to do school.

0830 we are all eating breakfast and Lowes calls to deliver our washing machine...of course its 24 degrees outside and the kids are sick, but OK no problem. They tell me they will be there between 11 and 1...we shall see.

0930 we finally start school.  We do Math and Bethleen's reading class without too much incident except for Juliette who is in full swing now that she is feeling better.  She is either screaming because no one is paying attention to her or she is quietly making trouble in some room.  Her favorite thing lately has been taking Barbie to the bathroom.  The only problem is that Barbie is too small for Juliette's potty seat and often falls in.  Either that or Juliette thinks its time for Barbie to get her hair washed.

12:00 we decide its time to get lunch.  I'm trying to hold them off because I really don't want the Lowes guys coming during naptime.  Tia doesn't eat much and is getting more and more cranky

12:30 all the kids get bathed or showered and right as all three of my children are stark naked. The Lowes guys show up.  Tia is very feverish and piled under blankets. Bee is quietly playing and Juliette is running around saying, "Hi" "Hi" she doesn't want to miss someone stopping at the house.  She LOVES to see new people.

1330: The kids were finally down for their nap.  I folded laundry for two hours and finally caught up...at least for today.  It was nice to get it done.

1530: woke up the little girls(Bethleen doesn't sleep) Tia was a little perked up after her nap, but not a whole lot better.  We ran to Ingles to get a few things and then back to the house.

1730: making supper, girls cleaning up and then letting them watch a little TV

1800: food is in the oven and I go to do Bethleen's hair(Hair would make for a great blog sometime)

1820: Juliette shoves a bright orange tiny little elastic up her TINY little nostril and I can't get it out. I try to suck it out with a bulb syringe, but no luck.  I call the Dr right away as I know they close at 7.  They are 25 minutes away from us but they say we can come in

1846: Myself and the girls meet Balmir at the Dr's and he graciously brought some Chik fil e nugguts.  You see I barely had time to get the food out of the oven before we had to run out the door.  It was either that or 300 $ ER visit.   (worried about airway obstruction here)

1900: The nurse takes us back to the room and looks up Juliette's nose. Sure enough there is a bright orange elastic up there(didn't make it up)  the nurse says she is going out to get the Dr.  Juliette sneezes and out comes the elastic!!! So thankful we didn't have to torture her to get it out! Also my sweet Dr office just cancelled the appt and didn't charge me a dime!  Praise the Lord!

We drove home and then ate dinner and Tia was asleep so quickly.  She is now on our floor on her "bed" and has had her medicine and seems to be comfortable.  Bethleen is upset because Tia is not in her room, but she will be fine, because she can take care of Juliette for us tonight. :)  Yes all three girls share a room!

2212: Hopefully tonight we will sleep better and get better.  Another wild day in our world tomorrow!
Ahhh sitting here with my hubby in a quiet house. I love it!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Welcome to 2016!  I know its all psychological, but it seems so clean and fresh.  It seems like I get to start over.  I know its all in my mind, but it feels good.  I had a wonderful wondeful Christmas and New Years with my family.  Hence the completely off the grid.  We went to Memphis to be with my dad and mom.  They had fixed everything up so nice.  We had amazing food and made new sweet memories.  They had decorated everything so nice and it was all ready.  We had such a nice relaxing time with them.  It was so nice to spend time with them and wonderful to bring Mama Shirley back with us.  We miss Poppy a lot, but it felt like he was almost there with us in spirit.  There was probably someone thinking of him every moment during that trip.  It feels so strange him not being there with us and doing all the things we normally do.  I feel like he should be just one room over working on his computer or talking to someone.  I miss him so much.  What a wonderful life he lived and how much he embraced each and every day and loved so freely.  Last Saturday we went walking downtown with my family, Mama Shirley, and Aunt Betty included.  Over and over Mama Shirley would stop and say hi to a shop keeper or tell us about such and such a person and I swear she knew every person on Main Street!  I knew that Poppy was responsible for that.
I want to be like that. I want to love freely and live life to the fullest.  I want people to know me for the light of Jesus shining through.  Thank you for letting me share my heart!
God bless you all as you go through your own individual journey.  May He guide you, and comfort you and strengthen you in this new year.  I know each of you carries burdens in your heart and I pray that God's peace with be very present in your every moment.