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Here's an update.

Mr T has strep. Figures. That makes 5 out of 7 cousins on this side of the family with that junk. The verdict is still out on Miss A and myself.

I get the bad mother of the week award for sending Mr T to school for 2 hours so that he could infect everyone; I knew better.

We skipped church tonight so that we would not infect anyone. The people I called to tell them I wouldn't be there didn't get the message so I look like a total slacker. They called here looking for me. I let my hubby answer the phone. :)

At the doctor's office, the nurse asked me to spell my first name and I actually replied, "M-O-M-M-Y."

I did not get even one minute of that all-day nap I planned.

On the positive, I have some work to do, for the first time in weeks, and I should hopefully have all day tomorrow to do it. That is if no one else gets sick. We'll see.

It Feels Like A Monday

I had all these great plans for today and they are all blown apart, even though it's only 9:30. I have not been feeling good the past couple of days, but I had stuff I HAD to do so I just kept on trucking. I was so looking forward to spending my day alone, recuperating. It is my first sick day with both of my kids in school and I was looking forward to being sick in peace. That plan disappeared when Mr T woke up croupy in the middle of the night. I kept him home from school and began to try to figure out what we were going to do. But, by 8:30, he was feeling so much better that he talked me into taking him to school. So, I think my day has been redeemed and all is back on track. As I am driving home, I get a phone call from my sister in law saying that both her kids have strep. And it's like a light bulb went off. I bet that is why I've been sick and I'll bet Mr T has it too. So, I am now waiting to go retrieve my kids from school for a 11:30 doctor's appointment.

Explain to me how I can go into school and re-check out my sick kid. They already looked at me like I was a horrible person for bringing him to school when I said he was late because he was sick this morning. I get the BAD parent award today. And I can't tell you how much my daughter hates the strep test. She really is good at the guilt trip. I am hoping that eating lunch out and then ice cream will help smooth things over.

So, I have totally forgotten my hopes of laying around all day. I may need serious meds after today is over. :)

Our Sunday

It's been awhile but I have been very busy. My girl Ashley was baptized yesterday and it was truly a wonderful day. Seeing her take that step of faith was huge for me. What a blessing my kids are to me. I got to stay with her and watch her be baptized from "behind the scenes." It was like we got to share that time together. Lots of family was able to come and we had the best time being with them. We ate and ate and ate some more; we played games; and we laughed together. It was perfect.

I just finished talking to a dear friend, and she was pouring out her heart to me. I hung up and was overwhelmed with the reminder that people really hurting. I get so insulated with my life and my "to do" list that I forget that there are people who really need God. In my Bible study this morning, I was reading about focussing on including God in every part of our day. I want to consult him before I make any decision. I want to be right where he needs me so that I can help others.

I have some great pictures that I'll try to add soon. Love ya'll.

Quick Update

I have lots to write and only a few minutes so I'll probably have to come back to this. I'm going to Bible study this morning, and I am really excited about it for some reason. I have started singing "This is the Day that the Lord Has Made" to my kids each morning. For some reason, that really seems to put everyone in the right mindset for the day. What a great way to start the day.

I wanted to update you all on school. I had both my kids' conferences yesterday, and they went great. Miss A's teacher said that she expected Miss A to grow up and be something great and very special. Mr T's teacher said that we had done a good job with him. Both those reports just really encouraged me. I struggled so much with this whole school thing, and I know I am doing the right thing by having them where they are. But it's nice to get encouragement every once in awhile too. I have learned to really rely on God during this time because He is the only one who can keep them safe. I spend alot of time on my knees praying for my kids, something I would not have been doing if I had gotten my own way. So, there are good things happening. I just want to remember next school year not to pitch such a fit when I don't get my way. I want to handle the whole situation alot better; I think it's time I grew up. :) You all are free to remind me of this next August. :)

I got a call from work saying that they couldn't send me any work for awhile, until things turned around. So, once again, I feel like I've been fired. When I was working so much, I remember thinking that I wish I had done some things on my "to do list". Now I'm going to do them. I am determined to use this little break to accomplish some things I've left undone, to have something to show for this time once it's over. I'm over feeling sorry for myself and I'm going to make this time count.

This weekend the boys are supposed to go camping, if it doesn't rain, and the girls are going...shopping. :) I've promised Miss A new curtains and she wants some with butterflies on them. So, we'll see what we can come up with. Yes, that means I will attempt to sew....or at least con my mom into sewing them for me. :) She'll do a better job anyways.

My Little Photographer

My daughter won 2nd place in her division in a school competition for this picture she took all by herself. Way to go!!! She was excited about winning but showed it like her daddy shows emotion, subdued and with little outward signs. I, on the other hand, was showing it by hugging and laughing. (Notice the bird flying in the sky on the left side of the picture If you click on the picture, you can see it bigger.)

Here's another one she took that is now hanging in her room.

The Demise of our TV Viewing Selection

Two quick things.

My hubby discovered last night that we get the "Do It Yourself" network on our cable package. He was glowing. I figure I'll never get to see anything but fix it stuff. Good bye chic flicks and cheesy movies. I should have deleted that channel while I had a chance.

I am going to meet a college roommate for lunch. We are eating at Johnny Rockets downtown. I cannot wait. I get to see a dear friend who lives far away. I don't think I've seen her for 2 years. I get to go downtown--which I LOVE. And I get to do it without worrying about taking my kids. I knew this school thing would eventually pay off. :)

So I'll Remember Next Time I Pity Myself

I was having a very good pity party for myself this afternoon. It was rather cozy there all. There was just myself and my pity and my horrible jealous thoughts. But I was desperately praying to God that he would help me stop those horrible thoughts and feelings I was having. And guess what he did? A complete stranger stopped by and said, "I just love that blouse. It is so beautiful. That color is just beautiful on you." She even reached over and touched my arm. Then she walked on. I do believe it was an angel. :) My God really cares about little ol' me.