Been a bit

Okay, so after having so many posts the previous two months, I know you're all wondering what happened to us!

Well, being sick seriously slowed down the projects, outings, activities, and basically anything else that we were up and doing. We haven't had much to post about unless you want to know what medicines we've been taking or thousands of cartoons we've been watching. It's been pretty boring.

Until this last weekend. With Chris coming home this last Sunday (yes, he's home - post to come), I was getting really anxious about being healthy. Well on Wednesday we celebrated Chris' 32nd birthday ourselves by singing him the happy birthday song. That was it. I sent him a nice email and we texted, but it wasn't really a big deal for our family. I gave him his present before he left because it was a book I thought he might enjoy while being deployed.

Lizzy's 1st birthday was a little bigger deal, but again, we're all still a bit sick and couldn't really do a lot. So we had her well-child check up and guess what? She's the first Fosburg baby to reach the goal of tripling her birth weight by her first birthday! Yes, that means she weighs 18lbs! I'm so proud of her. Dr. said she looked great and developmentally was doing wonderful. Then he took a quick look at the other kids since we'd all been sick for so long and gave them a clean bill of health! So my kids are back to rights again. We still have some sneezes and a little coughing in the morning, but overall they're good to go!

So, for Lizzy's birthday and to celebrate the fact that we were finally able to leave the house, we went to McD's for dinner and playtime. The kids loved it. Being around other kids was so nice for them. Lizzy ate real well and the kids behaved so well I looked like super mom! What a nice change. When we got home we had some ice cream and sang to Liz. She loved the treat. Then it was off to bed.

We are looking to do some major celebrating more appropriately when we get to Spokane. A cake and everything so that will be a later post.

The last day before Chris came home was all about preparation. We made a sign and cleaned real well. When the kids went to bed I worked hard to finish anything unfinished, as far as projects went, and then to get to bed at a decent hour so I could wake up without wishing I hadn't.

Sunday finally came! It was so exciting. We woke up, ate breakfast, and then went to get daddy at the airport. Chris was texting the whole way until I told him to stop so I could drive! Turkey! He was having a conversation and wanted to talk while I was on the freeway. I do not do that! Texting and driving are a horrible mix. I have a hard enough time staying on the road and looking at my map for directions.

We eventually got there a bit later than I wanted. Instead of standing in the airport, we sat on the floor of the van with our cute poster that even Lizzy helped color. Dad popped out and then it was all downhill from there.

It's been two days now, Chris has been to the base twice, borrowed my car both days (messed me up badly!) and stayed up until 3am last night on his PS3 and laptop. See, who says you need a few days to adjust? He needed his electronics and adjustment happened! We as a family are getting there.

We only have another two days before we're on our way to Spokane so adjustment has been interesting. Chris is tired and a bit out of practice, I'm relieved to have another adult around, and Joe can't get enough testosterone. Poor kid has been with girls for the last two months and only girls for the last 3 wks!!!

Well that's us up to the minute! We'll have more fun stuff to post about when we get to Spokane. Keep checking in and see what we're up to! Loves!

Just a reminder!

Since this week's principle is pondering - I do see the need for the first article that was originally posted. If you would like a copy of this article please comment on this post or send me an email and I will happily send you either the link or the article itself.

Happy pondering everyone!

Quick hello!

This week has been a rough one for me. Notwithstanding the spiritual experiences this week, I've also been pushed beyond my ability level quite a bit.

All three of my children have been sick this week and I mean sick! Fevers, coughing, yucky noses, sore throats, crankiness, over sensitivity, and huge discipline issues. It's been pretty tough on this mom.

I am okay for a little while or even a longer while with one kid, but a full week and a half with three miserable children? Wow, my weaknesses were very evident. I have a horrible time being indoors for more than three days. No matter the weather or the time, I always make sure I get out of the house. Not happening this week. The kids were so sick I couldn't even feel good about putting them in the van. No swing set to send the kids to when I need a little break; no preschool for Evelynn, no play dates, no fun activities, no church for two weeks in a row! It's been a really long experience for me.

I can't say I have been handling each day with that "enduring grace" we studied, but I've been trying awfully hard. When I can feel my patience evaporating I try really hard to breathe or leave the room for a few minutes instead of taking it out on sick little ones. They can't help it, they don't want to be sick anymore than I do. So we have watched a ton of cartoons (which I hate doing) and eaten what I could get them to eat (which involves lots of kid-friendly food), and they've slept a lot, but not always at the same time. It's been one of my tougher challenges.

I usually have Chris to help me out with these kinds of experiences, but that's been the hardest part. I can't get a break! I'm the only one who can parent, and care give, and do the things they need me to do. So it's me all the time. That's been hard. It's also pretty hard to find a babysitter for sick kids so I can go out and breathe. I did find a fantastic RS Pres to help me out, but I have dr. appts and meetings I can't miss, so I have a hard time asking for a free time sitting. No one wants to get sick themselves or take it home to their kids. So I've been praying a lot, and choosing to be happy when I don't feel I have anything happy left.

That's the way it goes sometimes. Now, I don't want anyone to take away from this a "poor Tamy" feeling. We all have our challenges. I don't feel that way, though it's a good day, so no one else should either. I will manage the way I always have and so will my beautiful children. We pray, we read our scriptures and like the "enduring" article taught, "we just endure to the end of today." Sometimes that's all we can do.

Plus, they can't stay sick forever and it looks like some one's fever might be gone for good - cross your fingers! I have, however, gotten their sick, so prayers and good thoughts are always welcome!

Hope you all have a great week and maybe next week's blog will be one of great rejoicing since we'll all hopefully be well and have picked up Daddy at the airport!