We're almost There!! (Wk #5)

I can't believe we've made it! This last week was so crazy! The ups and downs of parenthood are so hard to keep up with. Our first two/three days after Chris left were awful. I had already assumed the first day would be hard because we all miss him when he goes, but the next couple were just as bad if not worse.

Evie's behavior took a serious turn for the "holy cow" section. I was shocked at how off the wall she had become. It was really hard to keep up with. One second she was so proud of herself for getting dressed without help, cleaning up without being asked, and begging me to come "look, look" so I could be proud too - the next second she was on the floor crying her eyes out because she wanted to watch another cartoon, or didn't understand why mom got so upset when she asked for something she knew she couldn't have the fifth time after mom said no. It didn't make any sense. And now writing it down, it's really confusing. I'm not following that very well.

Thank goodness for Joseph. The little dimpled, happy kid who isn't fazed by anything. He is the only reason I smiled the first couple days this last week. That's why you should have more than one! He is such a doll. I am very mindful of the fact that eventually he'll be the one who has me tied in knots and one of the other kids will be the saving grace. He doesn't have the market cornered on cute, just this week it was all him.

I'm so glad the week didn't stay that way though. By the end of the week, we were all sorted out. Evie's behavior returned to normal, some good days/moments, some bad days/moments. Joseph picked up with the smiling when I say no behavior again. And most wonderfully, I balanced out a bit as I set in to finish my last little bit before my husband comes home for good. Okay well at least for a little while. Thankfully, I had a good day at church, the kids obeyed for the most part, Evie was finally tried out in primary (she did fantastic), and we all got naps, which makes everyone happy.

Now we're on for the last days! So many projects, so little energy. Hopefully, we'll also have a baby update this coming week. Wish us luck, thanks for the prayers, and I'll keep writing!