Poems, PRAYERS, and Promises

While there have been some relatively icky parts to today, such as Andrew throwing up at school and at home, Samuel pooping out of both sides of his diaper while sitting in his nice, snug high chair...(there's a visual for ya!), it has been a wonderful day! I went to my doctors appointment since my 2 weeks reprieve was over. I was nervous and upset because I knew I would get bad news. Well, the top number of my blood pressure dropped 30 points and I lost another 4 pounds. So, I can continue nursing and I don't have to go back for a month! Again, not a big deal for some, but it's a lot cheaper than formula and it helps you lose weight faster. Makenna was adorable over there, too. My doctor made the comment that my fatigue was probably all her fault and he directed the comment straight to her. She has been smiling quite often, but usually saves them for those of us she sees often. She focused on him and gave him the most beautiful smile yet. It was awesome. He looked like someone gave him a trophy. When I go back in to his office, the camera goes with me so I can get a picture for her scrapbook.



Prayers are answered! Sometimes I get so caught up in life as it is happening that I forget to include the one being that has made my existence possible! I hate the fact that it has taken a scare such as this to open my eyes...when I have been taught so much already by my past experiences. I have made a promise to myself to continue with daily, more meaningful prayer...not just by rote.

One of my brothers had a health scare in Las Vegas this week. It wound up not being serious for now, but I think kind of shook all of us up. Made me think about the post I did a few days ago about if you haven't talked to someone lately and let them know how you feel....I think I have some phone calls to make this weekend!

I am looking forward to tomorrow and dreading it at the same time! First, I get to have my hair done tomorrow! Obviously that's what I'm looking forward to! ATC has his last day of school before Spring Break!!! Yea!!! I guess I overdid that one, huh? And, if Andrew and Sam aren't doing any better tomorrow, they get to go see the doctor! Plus, Adam is packing up to go again. That always leaves me with mixed feelings. Oh, while I'm thinking about it, I finally came up with an Indian name for Adam....you'll have to let me know what y'all think...."BOXERS THAT BUNCH". I even got a little smile out of him today for that one.

Some Fun, Some Serious

Springy Tulip!

(b) Aunt Deborah (F) L to R: Aunt Carmen w/ Makenna, Aunt Rose, ATC at Uncle Candy's house
Uncle Moses with Makenna at the hospital

Cute Makenna at 2 months old
10 lbs 3 oz
22 1/4"
Easter Day 2008
*thanks for the dress Aunt Judy!*



“I often wonder why we, as human beings, spend so much of our lives focusing on the negative aspects of our most difficult experiences rather than seeing them for what they truly are: our greatest teachers. Once and for all come to realize that pain is a teacher and failure is the highway to success. Begin to see your troubles as blessings, resolve to transform your stumbling blocks into stepping stones and vow to turn your wounds into wisdom.” Robin S. Sharma



I borrowed this quote from another blog I like to lurk around. I have been having thoughts like this and reading material like this for about a week now. It's interesting how the information keeps "popping" up for me.

From one mood to the other! I just finished laughing my socks off...I read one of my favorite blogs because she makes me laugh...she had been watching Dances With Wolves...so posed the question of what would your Indian name be if you had one. She came up with some great ones and I had to share the one that my husband gave me years ago...Panties Too Tight! Of course the logical response from her then is "How did 4 kids happen then?" Hmmm....

So, I pose to everyone that may look at this and have an immediate response to "What would your Indian name be?" to please share it! Hilarious! Oh, but please keep it clean...Adam came up with names for Elli and Wendy when they were little. Wendy was Colonel Bogus Whine and Elli was Admiral Wolfgang Cry. Our boys are still in the process of earning theirs!