I can't believe it's been almost a full week since I last posted, but we have been busy!!! FRIDAY
On Friday night, we had invited friends out to dinner who couldn't make it. We decided to go out on a date anyway, taking my mom up on her offer to watch the Bean while she was watching Emma. Grandma said Joshua & Emma had a great time chasing each other around downstairs while we had some Mommy & Daddy quality time. Shawn & I went to restaurant after restaurant where the wait was overwhelming, finally settling on Red Lobster for supper. Caleb Luke was a good boy in his car seat, and we had a nice time. Thanks, Mom, for watching Joshua!
SATURDAY
Saturday morning, I headed out with my sister Becky to "Dish It Up Dinners" in Elizabethtown. There we prepared seven meals each to take home with us and put in our freezer. The meals were more expensive than if you'd prepare them all at home yourself, but you didn't have to worry about recipes, shopping for ingredients, or clean up from the prep. We had a fun time together making our food. Unfortunately, DishItUp is closing this month since one of the gal's competitors offered her money to close. So, if we want to try it again, we'll have to find another spot. That afternoon, Shawn & I ate a Philly Cheesesteak Stromboli I had made, and WOW was it good! Hooray!
Saturday afternoon, Nonie & Poppy picked up Joshua to go to a pumpkin patch, which didn't pan out because of traffic. That evening after he came back, we all went to church as a family. The sermon was again from Ecclesiastes and again the video of a baby turning into a toddler turning into a child turning into a teen turning into a graduate turning into a married man turning into a father turning into grandpa turning into a widow and then a memorial sign was there. I once again bawled at it. Oh, how quickly the time does fly! We had put an outfit on Caleb that we distinctly remember the Bean wearing...now he's two and giving us 'tude! Thankfully, we have hope for eternity through Jesus Christ! One point that was made during the sermon was that it was better to have one fist full and a quality life than two fist fulls and you have to work all the time to support your lifestyle. How true! I'm so glad I'm able to be home with my boys even though sometimes "two fist fulls" looks appealing.
This weekend was also busy, busy, busy with a large writing project. While I was happy for the work, it added to my stress. And, I watched a Beth Moore video since I'm doing the Bible Study "Breaking Free," which I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone!!!
I realized that Saturday was Joshua's 25-month birthday AFTER the day passed. Sorry, buddy!
SUNDAY
Sunday, after getting very little rest at all, we went to an A/V team luncheon at Fiorentino's after church. Mom was gracious enough to watch both boys at our house so we could enjoy the thank you lunch. When we got back, we packed up both kids and headed to small group. Unfortunately, both our kids were horrendous there. This is the second time in a row that Caleb has cried the whole time. And, Joshua tends to steal other little girls' toys. I was embarrassed when we left. Please, Lord, deal with my pride and help me to do what's best for our family!
We decided that Joshua is no longer going to climb into our bed at night. This was a tough decision since we both love to cuddle with him. But, he didn't sleep much all weekend, which meant we didn't sleep much. I decided it's time to make the plunge. So, Sunday night, we didn't get any sleep as we kept taking him back to his room. Shawn did his fair share of it, too, as I fed Caleb. I think Caleb would have slept better had Joshua not been screaming and waking him. It has been a rough couple of nights. Please pray that the Bean gets used to sleeping on his own again! He breaks our heart when he yells out "Momma! Daddy! Sleepy with Josh!"
MONDAY
Monday morning after very little sleep, I watched two of Jen's kids while she went into Grace's school. That afternoon since the boys both napped, I finished the writing project. Hooray! I also finished another Beth Moore video for this week since two were on one tape. While I didn't nap, I got a lot done. Shawn was gracious and brought home Subway for dinner, knowing that we were both exhausted. We bathed the boys early that night and tried getting some sleep. Joshua is still stubborn and not sleeping well. Pray for us! We have to break this bad habit we've allowed him to form.
TUESDAY
Tuesday morning, I actually felt refreshed when I woke up, and we got ready and headed to the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group. I got there late, but I didn't really care. I tried to relax and not rush so my kids would be in better moods. And, it worked! For the first time, Joshua didn't cry when I put him in his class. I had a great time there getting to know other MOPS, and we did personality profiles. While I've done this many, many times, it was interesting to see what each member of the rest of the group was. Talking to my leader, who is the gal also from small group, she made me feel better about how my boys behaved on Sunday night. She said she was concerned at her daughter and hadn't even noticed the Bean or C-Love. I think she's pretty honest, so it did make me feel better. I also invited the MOPS over to our house for a play date in a couple weeks. I've been feeling like we need to make this house a blessing not only to us but also to others...so here's my attempt!
Last night I made hamburger helper for dinner. Simple, quick and easy. I made veggies with it, and Joshua didn't eat a bite of anything but bread. So, he didn't get a snack later, which we've been guilty of. I realized that if dinner seems edible to me, then he needs to start eating what we give him and not waiting for junk food later at night because we fear he'll starve.
I'm convinced we live in the best neighborhood ever. Last night as supper was almost finished, we got to see a parade. It was the students of Nitrauer Elementary School (along with their parents and families) parading in their costumes through our development. They were escorted by police in front and a firetruck behind. Even though it was cold, Daddy had been playing with the boys outside as I was making dinner, and we all went out to see the very adorable dressed-up children. Joshua's little friend Evan got out of the "line" and came up to him to give him a high five. Other neighborhood children waved to us, and then we saw my sister and her family. Joshua loved it! I think even Caleb was amused, as were we.
WEDNESDAY
So, this morning since the Bean didn't snack last night, he woke up HUNGRY! I quickly dressed the boys and got them both eating, even though I was so tired from another night of stubbornness from the Bean. [Joshua actually woke up without a voice. So, when we were doing his puzzle, he told me the mouse "squeaked" and could barely get it out...it squeaked at the end. So cute!] Today we colored and watched Sesame Street (Joshua likes the Cookie Monster, the Count with the number of the day and Elmo so far) and I put chicken-fried pork chops in the crock pot for supper, and I also took the boys outside for a nice walk around the neighborhood. It was freezing! It's windy today and all the leaves were blowing. I love fall! I just miss it being lighter out at night. It's harder to get the kids outside since it's cold early in the day and darker sooner at night.
TOMORROW
Tomorrow I'm being evaluated at MU. Please pray it goes well! I must run and finish dinner!
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