Have you ever finished a weekend feeling "fat" with content when nothing extra ordinary happened?
Maybe it is just me.
We didn't do anything exciting...just our normal "hanging out" weekend where we just wind down and lay low.
Tonight, as I feel extremely exhausted, I feel happy, not with anything in particular just content with life.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Flowers
 |
| Scott has been bringing flowers home for his 2 girls for the past 3 weeks....these are my favourite so far. The smell is divine and they've got to be one of the prettiest flowers ever!!! Love my husband and the father to my little girl, who is showing her a father's love <3 <3 |
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
"Wee" pneumonia...
As you know, Liv has been struggling with a fever since Sunday evening/night. We went to two separate clinics on Monday, where everything was presenting "clear" (ears, nose, and throat and chest). We were told to return on Wednesday if the fever persisted.
Every evening we would think she was getting better and the fever would spike after she was in bed. At it's highest, it was 104 degrees.
Today came and Scott stayed home with her and took her to the local clinic where a lot of our emergency room physicians work from. Again, upon examination, nothing was presenting. Since it was the 4th day with persistent fever, he sent her to have a chest x-ray and urinalysis.
Note to all moms of children between the ages of 3-6....apparently it is very hard to diagnose chest illnesses by stethoscope. Before 3, it is easy, after they are 6, it is easy, but this in between stage, it is very difficult to rule out pneumonia unless an xray is taken. This is what the doctor told Scott today.
We got a call this evening where the ERP told us that she had a "wee" pneumonia in her right lung. He said that if she is feeling fine, not presenting with a fever, she can resume activities at daycare/sunday school, etc. He prescribed Zithromax (child version) for the next 5 days.
So, I'm not excited that she has pneumonia, but I'm so thankful that we live here in Canada where we have access to healthcare where we don't have to second-guess our maternal instincts because we can't afford a visit to see a physician, to go ahead with a chest xray, or to go ahead with urinalysis. All recommended diagnostic tools were readily available and I didn't have to pick and choose which would be the most precise.
We have a very happy girl tonight going to bed knowing that she gets to go back to daycare tomorrow....she has been missing her friends like crazy this week.
I'm so thankful for the books and encouragement I've received since becoming a mother that has instructed me to never ignore my maternal instinct based on opinions of others around me. I believe mothers who let others' opinions of their child rearing/decisions affect how they parent are doing a great disservice to their God-given ability to know what is best for their family and their children. If you don't listen to that voice inside as a mother, you will slowly be able to quiet it completely and at a great expense, I think. Enough of my rant : P
Every evening we would think she was getting better and the fever would spike after she was in bed. At it's highest, it was 104 degrees.
Today came and Scott stayed home with her and took her to the local clinic where a lot of our emergency room physicians work from. Again, upon examination, nothing was presenting. Since it was the 4th day with persistent fever, he sent her to have a chest x-ray and urinalysis.
Note to all moms of children between the ages of 3-6....apparently it is very hard to diagnose chest illnesses by stethoscope. Before 3, it is easy, after they are 6, it is easy, but this in between stage, it is very difficult to rule out pneumonia unless an xray is taken. This is what the doctor told Scott today.
We got a call this evening where the ERP told us that she had a "wee" pneumonia in her right lung. He said that if she is feeling fine, not presenting with a fever, she can resume activities at daycare/sunday school, etc. He prescribed Zithromax (child version) for the next 5 days.
So, I'm not excited that she has pneumonia, but I'm so thankful that we live here in Canada where we have access to healthcare where we don't have to second-guess our maternal instincts because we can't afford a visit to see a physician, to go ahead with a chest xray, or to go ahead with urinalysis. All recommended diagnostic tools were readily available and I didn't have to pick and choose which would be the most precise.
We have a very happy girl tonight going to bed knowing that she gets to go back to daycare tomorrow....she has been missing her friends like crazy this week.
I'm so thankful for the books and encouragement I've received since becoming a mother that has instructed me to never ignore my maternal instinct based on opinions of others around me. I believe mothers who let others' opinions of their child rearing/decisions affect how they parent are doing a great disservice to their God-given ability to know what is best for their family and their children. If you don't listen to that voice inside as a mother, you will slowly be able to quiet it completely and at a great expense, I think. Enough of my rant : P
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Galatians 6:4 - Tonight's devotional with the kids...
I have to admit that while doing the kids' devotions, this mommy is learning a lot and really taking it to heart and applying when necessary.
"Each person should judge his own actions and not compare himself with others. Then he can be proud for what he himself has done." (NCV)
"Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else." (NLT)
"Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don't be impressed with yourself. Don't compare yourself with others." (MSG)
Over the past year with some transition at work, I've been slowly learning to live Galations 6:4. I've learned that if I apply myself at work and not worry about being the front-runner, waiting for the kudos, but put my head down and do whatever is assigned to me, that I will get my reward...and I mean my reward that only God can give.
In the last year, I've been blessed with the best manager in our whole department, I've been given tasks that aren't my forte, but I've excelled in them, I've been given opportunities that I never thought I would be tasked with. I've kept quiet, not second-guessing everything going on around me and my reward....I'm truly happy with my job.
Last year, I was working for recognition, I was competing within the team, I wanted all the glory and recognition.
Isn't it funny that God, without me knowing it, was instilling in me Galations 6:4.
"Each person should judge his own actions and not compare himself with others. Then he can be proud for what he himself has done." (NCV)
"Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else." (NLT)
"Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don't be impressed with yourself. Don't compare yourself with others." (MSG)
Over the past year with some transition at work, I've been slowly learning to live Galations 6:4. I've learned that if I apply myself at work and not worry about being the front-runner, waiting for the kudos, but put my head down and do whatever is assigned to me, that I will get my reward...and I mean my reward that only God can give.
In the last year, I've been blessed with the best manager in our whole department, I've been given tasks that aren't my forte, but I've excelled in them, I've been given opportunities that I never thought I would be tasked with. I've kept quiet, not second-guessing everything going on around me and my reward....I'm truly happy with my job.
Last year, I was working for recognition, I was competing within the team, I wanted all the glory and recognition.
Isn't it funny that God, without me knowing it, was instilling in me Galations 6:4.
What was I thinking?!?
So, I've had this unidentified pain in my neck since Sunday morning. No, it isn't my husband and/or kids, lol.
I assumed it was one of two things:
1) I slept wrong and figured it would go away within a day.
2) Lack of sleep due to Liv being up a few times in the evening coupled with gallbladder pains through the night making it hard to sleep.
3) Zumba - out of the 1 week and 3 days that I've had the new videos, I've only missed two nights....I thought that maybe I had strained my neck.
It was only in the middle of the night last night, while trying to adjust myself so my neck didn't hurt, I blamed Scott for stealing my pillow. We switched pillows....STILL, my head was a wrong angle and I was too tired to try to figure it out where my "normal" pillow went. I at least knew the source....I needed to locate my pillow.
On Friday or Saturday, I cleaned our bedding and re-made the bed. In that event, I apparently completely forgot that I don't sleep with the pillow that is in the pillow case, but that which is in the pillow sham.
So, now, I have this HUGE pain/strain in my neck because I somehow got mixed up for 3 straight nights. Tonight I will use the right pillow, but I think I will need a massage to cure my neck pain....wuhn wuhn.....
The funniest thing is that in the middle of the night, Scott and I, both half asleep had a jovial argument/discussion about where my pillow could be, lol. I couldn't even figure out that my proper pillow was up against the headboard.
Oh, silly Penny!!!!
I assumed it was one of two things:
1) I slept wrong and figured it would go away within a day.
2) Lack of sleep due to Liv being up a few times in the evening coupled with gallbladder pains through the night making it hard to sleep.
3) Zumba - out of the 1 week and 3 days that I've had the new videos, I've only missed two nights....I thought that maybe I had strained my neck.
It was only in the middle of the night last night, while trying to adjust myself so my neck didn't hurt, I blamed Scott for stealing my pillow. We switched pillows....STILL, my head was a wrong angle and I was too tired to try to figure it out where my "normal" pillow went. I at least knew the source....I needed to locate my pillow.
On Friday or Saturday, I cleaned our bedding and re-made the bed. In that event, I apparently completely forgot that I don't sleep with the pillow that is in the pillow case, but that which is in the pillow sham.
So, now, I have this HUGE pain/strain in my neck because I somehow got mixed up for 3 straight nights. Tonight I will use the right pillow, but I think I will need a massage to cure my neck pain....wuhn wuhn.....
The funniest thing is that in the middle of the night, Scott and I, both half asleep had a jovial argument/discussion about where my pillow could be, lol. I couldn't even figure out that my proper pillow was up against the headboard.
Oh, silly Penny!!!!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Cuddle Day!
Liv went to bed last night with a nasty cough, sore ears, sore throat and a fever (102.3)
We medicated her put her to bed and said we would assess in the am. She woke up feeling pretty much the same :(
I am home with her today while we get some serious cuddle time and a clinic appt in a little while.
I thank God for the company I work for, I accumulate sick time and have personal days for days just like today. I know some people look down on us working mothers, but I feel I have the best of both worlds. I'm ALWAYS available when my kids need me and if I'm not, Scott is. We have a great staff of women who love our children as their own and make sure their needs are taken care of. When your kids wake up excited to go to daycare to see their friends and are even more excited to see you at the end of the day and spend weekends with you, I can't feel bad or guilty about our set up.
I'm praying that my little girl feels ether really soon so that she isn't quite so miserable...
We medicated her put her to bed and said we would assess in the am. She woke up feeling pretty much the same :(
I am home with her today while we get some serious cuddle time and a clinic appt in a little while.
I thank God for the company I work for, I accumulate sick time and have personal days for days just like today. I know some people look down on us working mothers, but I feel I have the best of both worlds. I'm ALWAYS available when my kids need me and if I'm not, Scott is. We have a great staff of women who love our children as their own and make sure their needs are taken care of. When your kids wake up excited to go to daycare to see their friends and are even more excited to see you at the end of the day and spend weekends with you, I can't feel bad or guilty about our set up.
I'm praying that my little girl feels ether really soon so that she isn't quite so miserable...
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Progress
This morning after waking up, Olivia was getting ready to put her eye patch and glasses on. I tend to assess her eyes. Before patching, as soon as her glasses came off, her left eye would instantly go to the center and her right eye would be straight. This morning, I noticed that her left eye remained straight for approx. a minute. I find when I bring attention to it by saying "good control over your eye" she loses it. I'm assuming that she isn't aware of what she is doing to give her the control, so when she tries to do anything, it forces the eye to cross again. With all that, I'm happy to see progress that we weren't seeing with just the glasses.
Still waiting for a phonecall from the ophthalmologist for an appt...but the waiting isn't so bad when we're seeing tiny positive changes already.
Nothing much else is going on here....same old same old.
Funny how the phrase "same old same old" can be seen in a negative light or can be misconstrued that someone is hoping for something better...in all honesty, I love same old same old. To me, that means that we are not experiencing any new struggles, everything is how it should be and we are very blessed.
Looking forward to a great weekend and maybe some sun!
Still waiting for a phonecall from the ophthalmologist for an appt...but the waiting isn't so bad when we're seeing tiny positive changes already.
Nothing much else is going on here....same old same old.
Funny how the phrase "same old same old" can be seen in a negative light or can be misconstrued that someone is hoping for something better...in all honesty, I love same old same old. To me, that means that we are not experiencing any new struggles, everything is how it should be and we are very blessed.
Looking forward to a great weekend and maybe some sun!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
I'm doing laundry :)
Woohoo! I never thought I would be so excited to do laundry again.
After waiting 1.5 weeks to do my own laundry, and after a complaint just this morning from Noah as to why he had to push all his clothes into his hamper, I did my first load of laundry tonight.
They were delivered today; the electrician's work is done, the dryer vent successfully installed, the plumber did what he needed to do to set up the plumbing in our new "laundry" spot.
The washing machine is just a-humming and the dryer is too and I can't hear it because it is downstairs and we will soon have a hamper spot as well as a spot for a new portable A/C this summer to help cool our house down even more :)
What a great way to keep my mind off what would have been the night before my surgery :) With that said, sending up a prayer for my surgeon and her husband tonight! I hope and pray they are getting the results/answers they were looking for.
After waiting 1.5 weeks to do my own laundry, and after a complaint just this morning from Noah as to why he had to push all his clothes into his hamper, I did my first load of laundry tonight.
They were delivered today; the electrician's work is done, the dryer vent successfully installed, the plumber did what he needed to do to set up the plumbing in our new "laundry" spot.
The washing machine is just a-humming and the dryer is too and I can't hear it because it is downstairs and we will soon have a hamper spot as well as a spot for a new portable A/C this summer to help cool our house down even more :)
What a great way to keep my mind off what would have been the night before my surgery :) With that said, sending up a prayer for my surgeon and her husband tonight! I hope and pray they are getting the results/answers they were looking for.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)