Well, this is going to be quick, because it is late.
I started potty training Kinley today, and it went surprisingly well. Of course, I was forced into it because yesterday she pooped on the potty all by herself, without my knowledge or anything. So, hopefully it continues to go well.
I took the three little kids to the grocery store by myself this morning...and I didn't lose any of them, and I kept my sanity.
This evening, a good friend came over and had dinner with us and stayed and hung out for awhile, and we had a great time just talking. I am so thankful for good girlfriends!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday, March 30
Well friends, today had a little variety to it. I awoke this morning to Kinley being up at 6:15...you know, the one who doesn't like to go to bed...she also likes to get up early. Anyway, there was also a nice thunderstorm rolling in, which I enjoyed. It reminded me of Oklahoma weather. When we lived in Alaska, I really missed thunderstorms. So, it rained the entire drive to and from Covenant Academy this morning...not one of my favorite things.
I had already scheduled a babysitter to come for the morning since there is no Mom's Morning Out this week....you know, I thought I might need to go grocery shopping or something. It was a good thing because I ended up having to go pick up some things from base to mail to Nathan, which I have picked up now but have not mailed. I also went by Walgreens and met up with a friend for an impromptu brunch. Didn't get any groceries, but it was a nice morning out by myself.
Now, let me back up a couple of days and let you know that last weekend we went to the beach and my back did not agree with the bed at the condo that we stayed in. So, I have been having back pain ever since, and Tuesday evening it was really bad. So, I applied lots of icy-hot before bed and said that if it wasn't better in the morning I was calling the chiropractor. Because, you know, when you are the only parent around, it is good for you to be able to pick up your baby and toddler and do things with them...like change diapers and give baths, etc. etc. Anyway, my back still hurt this morning, so I called and got an appointment for this afternoon. Bless my babysitter for staying at my house all day long. Even though I was there part of the day, she stayed and helped...what a blessing! So, to cut to the chase, my back has been re-adjusted and feels much better, although not quite 100%...maybe like 85%. I am so thankful for that, and I have another appointment for Friday afternoon...for which I need a babysitter(if anyone in WR is available...please call!).
We also had church tonight, which was nice. We have dinner at church which is wonderful because we get a great home cooked meal that I don't have to cook. And, I love my ladies Bible study group. They are such an encouragement to me, and we just have a lot of fun together. Then, I have the privilege of going to choir practice, which always lifts my spirit and encourages me. Of course, that makes for a late night...and to top that off, Kinley still didn't want to go to sleep again tonight. Hopefully she has fallen asleep by now!!! And maybe she will sleep a little later in the morning...we can always hope and pray. Why is it that the two year old is always the hardest one to deal with??
All in all, it was a good day. The Lord continues to bless me with a peace about this difficult job He has put before me right now. One day at a time...
I had already scheduled a babysitter to come for the morning since there is no Mom's Morning Out this week....you know, I thought I might need to go grocery shopping or something. It was a good thing because I ended up having to go pick up some things from base to mail to Nathan, which I have picked up now but have not mailed. I also went by Walgreens and met up with a friend for an impromptu brunch. Didn't get any groceries, but it was a nice morning out by myself.
Now, let me back up a couple of days and let you know that last weekend we went to the beach and my back did not agree with the bed at the condo that we stayed in. So, I have been having back pain ever since, and Tuesday evening it was really bad. So, I applied lots of icy-hot before bed and said that if it wasn't better in the morning I was calling the chiropractor. Because, you know, when you are the only parent around, it is good for you to be able to pick up your baby and toddler and do things with them...like change diapers and give baths, etc. etc. Anyway, my back still hurt this morning, so I called and got an appointment for this afternoon. Bless my babysitter for staying at my house all day long. Even though I was there part of the day, she stayed and helped...what a blessing! So, to cut to the chase, my back has been re-adjusted and feels much better, although not quite 100%...maybe like 85%. I am so thankful for that, and I have another appointment for Friday afternoon...for which I need a babysitter(if anyone in WR is available...please call!).
We also had church tonight, which was nice. We have dinner at church which is wonderful because we get a great home cooked meal that I don't have to cook. And, I love my ladies Bible study group. They are such an encouragement to me, and we just have a lot of fun together. Then, I have the privilege of going to choir practice, which always lifts my spirit and encourages me. Of course, that makes for a late night...and to top that off, Kinley still didn't want to go to sleep again tonight. Hopefully she has fallen asleep by now!!! And maybe she will sleep a little later in the morning...we can always hope and pray. Why is it that the two year old is always the hardest one to deal with??
All in all, it was a good day. The Lord continues to bless me with a peace about this difficult job He has put before me right now. One day at a time...
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tuesday, March 29
Well, today went pretty well. The best part about today is that I finally heard from Nathan! He emailed me this afternoon and we were even able to Skype for a little while. It was during naptime, so Brianna was the only child awake. She thoroughly enjoyed talking to her Daddy for awhile. Kinley woke up at the end of the call, and got to see him for a couple of minutes. I think this really confused her, because she has been asking for Daddy all afternoon and evening. Anyway, Nathan arrived safely and had even slept some when he called. He was still pretty tired, and I have a feeling he was heading right back to bed after we hung up. He didn't have much to say, except that he made it there safely. We are so thankful for that!
Bedtime was especially difficult with Kinley tonight. In fact, I still don't know if she is asleep. I spent an hour and a half trying to get her to sleep. Of course, not all of that time was spent directly with her, but I kept checking back with her, and she had not gone to sleep. I even stood over her constantly telling her to go to bed for over thirty minutes. Any advice from you experienced moms out there? This has been going on ever since we moved her into a room with her sister and since she has been in a big bed. She will be fine, even sing bedtime songs and such, and then when we say that it is time to sleep, it is like she just flips out and screams and cries. I surely don't know what to do.
But, other than that, today has also gone very well. Brianna is such a big helper...she even made lunch for everyone today, and if I let her, should would do it every day, but I think we would get tired of cheese sandwiches. :) Nate again was very obedient...I little tired this morning, but I made him take a short nap, and he was fine after that. James is just the best baby ever...I know that the Lord knew I needed a good baby during this time. I mean, I put him to bed at 7:30 in the evening and I still have to wake him up at 7:15 in the morning so I can feed him before we take Brianna to school. No complaints from me there!!!
So, now for a little me time, and then to bed. Another day has passed...
Bedtime was especially difficult with Kinley tonight. In fact, I still don't know if she is asleep. I spent an hour and a half trying to get her to sleep. Of course, not all of that time was spent directly with her, but I kept checking back with her, and she had not gone to sleep. I even stood over her constantly telling her to go to bed for over thirty minutes. Any advice from you experienced moms out there? This has been going on ever since we moved her into a room with her sister and since she has been in a big bed. She will be fine, even sing bedtime songs and such, and then when we say that it is time to sleep, it is like she just flips out and screams and cries. I surely don't know what to do.
But, other than that, today has also gone very well. Brianna is such a big helper...she even made lunch for everyone today, and if I let her, should would do it every day, but I think we would get tired of cheese sandwiches. :) Nate again was very obedient...I little tired this morning, but I made him take a short nap, and he was fine after that. James is just the best baby ever...I know that the Lord knew I needed a good baby during this time. I mean, I put him to bed at 7:30 in the evening and I still have to wake him up at 7:15 in the morning so I can feed him before we take Brianna to school. No complaints from me there!!!
So, now for a little me time, and then to bed. Another day has passed...
Monday, March 28, 2011
Psalm 121
"I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not smite you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord will protect you from all evil;
He will keep your soul.
The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and forever."
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not smite you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord will protect you from all evil;
He will keep your soul.
The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in
From this time forth and forever."
Nathan read this passage of Scripture to us last night before he left. He knew just what I needed to hear. I am so thankful for a husband who knows me so well and is sensitive to the Lord so that he could share the right Scripture with me during this time. I have read this passage many times today and have gained strength from it. It makes me cry some, but not tears of sadness, tears of comfort...and still tears of missing Nathan.
Today was a good day. Fairly uneventful. Brianna had school, Nate was VERY obedient all day, Kinley is my joyful little lady who continuously brought a smile to my face, and James was a sweet baby all day. I am so thankful for the many blessings of an uneventful day today.
Today was a good day. Fairly uneventful. Brianna had school, Nate was VERY obedient all day, Kinley is my joyful little lady who continuously brought a smile to my face, and James was a sweet baby all day. I am so thankful for the many blessings of an uneventful day today.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
This is the Day...
Well, the day has come. This is the day we say goodbye to Nathan for awhile. I am facing yet another deployment, yet this time, I will have four children, ages 5, 4, 2 and 3 months to care for. ALL. BY. MYSELF!!! I will be completely honest and tell you that I feel completely inadequate for the job that is before me. I have so many doubts as to whether I can do this by myself, for as long as this deployment lasts. I have cried many times over the past few days...especially in the past 24 hours. But, I know that ultimately, the Lord will watch over us and protect us and give me the strength to get through each day. I know that He has a purpose and a plan for me and that through this difficult time, He will teach me and grow me. In a way, there is an exciting time ahead...to see the works of the Lord in my life.
I am purposing to try to blog every day of this deployment. For several reasons...first so that my husband can keep up with what is going on in the lives of his family. Second, for therapy for myself. I think it will do me good to take the time to write down what happens. And third, to show the good works of the Lord. I had the privilege of meeting a 91 year old woman a couple of weeks ago. She said that she journals every day of her life, and she can see the good works of the Lord in every day. So, I hope that through blogging, I can see the good works of the Lord and praise him through this storm.
Today, I woke with the thought that I hated this day. But...
I am purposing to try to blog every day of this deployment. For several reasons...first so that my husband can keep up with what is going on in the lives of his family. Second, for therapy for myself. I think it will do me good to take the time to write down what happens. And third, to show the good works of the Lord. I had the privilege of meeting a 91 year old woman a couple of weeks ago. She said that she journals every day of her life, and she can see the good works of the Lord in every day. So, I hope that through blogging, I can see the good works of the Lord and praise him through this storm.
Today, I woke with the thought that I hated this day. But...
"This is the day that the Lord has made, I WILL REJOICE and be glad in it."
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