I'm trying to make it without coffee this morning. If I end up with a raging headache by 3:00, I'm blaming Carl. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't think twice about having a cup every morning. (Love you, babe.)
I have very little worth writing about. Grace is still gassy ... I found that if I feed her on only one side per feeding, she has less problems with gas. However, after two days of that, she started screaming from hunger All Day Long. So we're back to both sides and gas cramps. You just can't win.
Joy is still working on that fourth molar. (At this point, I am tempted to write a string of asterisks before the word "molar.") We are praying quite frequently for wisdom in knowing how much of her attitude problem right now is pain-related, and how much is her depravity showing ... and therefore, when we should discipline and when we should cuddle. I tend to lean more toward showing grace right now. We have an entire lifetime to discipline her, and I would rather have to spend more time later working on her attitude than accidentally break her spirit by over-discipline now.
I might have a different opinion by the end of the day, though. Unfortunately, my patience seems to diminish fairly quickly (another unfortunate side effect of not getting enough sleep). I'm working on that.
In a happier vein, we did have some pleasant moments this weekend. I bought a new shirt at Eddie Bauer (a crossover wrap top, perfect to wear with a nursing tank, and yet not a specific nursing top!), Carl got up early Sunday morning with Grace and proceeded to wash dishes for me (wonderful husband, even if he does have odd ideas regarding caffeine addictions), I talked to my sister a few times, we picked up a wedding gift for our friends who are getting married at the end of July ...
And my best friend got married out in California on Saturday. (On a side note, it seems so kindergarten-ish to talk about a "best friend," especially when I have a number of very dear friends, but even though Ethan and I aren't as close as we used to be, I still can think of no other phrase to describe him. We became "best friends" when we were eleven, and that bond has only strengthened throughout the years.)
Anyway. Even though we couldn't fly all of us out to California to attend the wedding, the church where they got married showed the ceremony live online, so I got to see it, at least. Ethan floated about two feet off the floor the whole time, and I couldn't stop beaming in delight for him and his new bride. He is best man at that wedding we're attending the end of July, so we'll get a chance to see him and (hopefully) meet her then. I can't wait!
In the meantime, two major celebrations coming this week--Canada Day on Wednesday, and the 4th of July on Saturday. Other than playing my favorite Barenaked Ladies CD on Wednesday, I'm not sure what we're planning to do either day. How about you?
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hurrah for Ethan and Elizabeth, they're the cutest couple. so happy for them. we have another wedding to attend next weekend.
not sure what i can do for Canada Day but i have to do something, my boss teases me about being Canadian so i gotta live it up.
(note to self, iron the red shirts!)
praying for you daily. <3
wv: minesse- a lack of tact.
Have you considered that Joy's attitude may also be a result of Grace's arrival?
I know for us, Peanut has been far more whiny, rebellious and just plain pain in the tush since about a week after Deuce got here. Some of it is normal two-year-old stuff, some of the issue is my patience stretched thinner than it used to be, but there is definitely some "acting out" going on.
So...sin is abounding that grace may abound all the more, lol. We are cracking down on discipline b/c we don't want him thinking that he can get away with stuff just because the baby is distracting us, but at the same time we are trying to be extra affectionate, understanding, and encouraging with him. Which is not easy. But neither, I imagine, is it easy to have your sweet life suddenly invaded by this new creature who bumps you out of your spotlight.
Laura, speaking of daily prayers, how is your health? Is the new medication helping? I must confess that I am not disciplined enough to pray every day, but I do pray for you when I think of it!
Sunrise, I'm sure part of Joy's problems are baby-related--she tends to get at her fussiest just when Grace is fussing, too (O lovely for me!). But a lot of what she is doing she has always done when her teeth have been hurting, so I think it's probably a combination of the two--as well as a little toddler boundary-testing, too.
Sometimes I think God is allowing us to endure all this just to reinforce our decision to not have any more than two children! I know I certainly can't imagine adding another one to the mix.
enh.
the lymph nodes and glands are not as swollen, whcih is good, but the aches and pains are still there. however, full treatment is a long-term mission, especially after relapse.
plus i discovered the sun-sensitizing effects of the antibiotics on vacation....makes your skin feel like it's burning from within. however, i am waging counter-war with probiotics and some vitamin D and anti-nausea pills, which help me feel zippier.
tmi. i am confident that it will eventually succeed and determined to stick it out (bloodwork included!!!).
i admire all your work at mothering! it sounds pretty rough, but quite worthwhile. i'm gradually starting to look forward to having kids and becoming a stay-at-home mom in another year or so.
I'll continue to pray that the treatment is effective, sweetie!
I hope all my whining about parenting doesn't give you the wrong impression. As you said, even with the rough spots, it is worthwhile. In the end. Eventually. So I hope.
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