Yay. The weather in San Diego has been extra wonderful the last week or so. I take the twins outside everyday for about 30 min- 1 hr and have developed brown arms and a brown forehead! While the east coast was getting some snow this weekend I was laying out by the pool with a book on Saturday and on the beach Sunday. Glorious. I just love the sun. My boss barks at me everyday how I need to put on sunscreen. Don't worry Aunt Ar.... I use spf on my face. I could just sit outside all day, or walk or ride a bike. mmmmm yes.
So, on Friday my bosses went out for dinner and I stayed and kept the kids. I get to work a few minutes before 7:30 Monday-Friday. I knew it would be a long day. I would be putting the girls down every time it was time for sleep. I'd be preparing and feeding them every meal and I would be entertaining Jackson when he got home from preschool, and changing every diaper. However, I didn't know how long it really would be. I put the girls down at 8 o clock and at 8:15 when I came back out in the living room Jackson was asleep on the couch... which NEVER happens. So I just put him in bed with out making him brush his teeth or potty (I just put his pull up on him) I mean he was exhausted. I should also mention that the child has had a cold for 3 weeks, on and off fever and all the joy that goes with the common cold. So 15 minutes after I tuck him in he's up crying loud and holding his chest. His temp was reading 103 something on one side of his head and 102 something on the other side (they use a temporal therm.) I'm thinking HOLY COW while trying to stay calm. He had had motrin 2 hrs prior to that so I was getting nervous. Thankfully Holly and Tim got home right as I was calling her. They threw him in an ice bath and then off they went to the ER. I ended up working from 7:30 am- 12:30 pm. Wow. What a long day. Those are the days when I ask myself if I'm really cut out to have kids of my own! Jackson is doing better, thank goodness! Hopefully all the kids can get rid of this nasty cold because I personally am sick and tired of snotty noses and deathly coughs!
Moving to California has made me have many life realizations. Like I posted about last time. I guess everyone has them maybe when they go to college or start their own lives or get married. My boss told me that they never stop. She says I will continually view things, people and situations differently. One thing I have come to understand way better is my dad. Through the things that I've realized I have been able to love him better and accept the way he is. I also think way differently about my parents' marriage and relationship. I don't really feel like going into detail about these but I just love the things Jesus has revealed to me. I feel like I can love my parents better and I appreciate them for things I never appreciated them for before. These two stick out to me the most but they are just 2 of many. I just want everyone to learn things like this. I know for a fact that you don't have to leave your hometown or do crazy things to have these realizations. I assume other people have these moments in their lives but because I'm so pumped and excited about it I feel like no one else relates with me but I know they totally have to, I just don't know it!
Last night at Flood (the church I go to at night to get my fill because I usually can't attend the actual service at Elevate) the band played my FAVORITE hymn ever! How Great Thou Art. It was amazing. That has to be played at my wedding and funeral and all other huge occasions in my life. When I'm at home Mom plays it on the piano and we sing it together.... every single verse, more than once. I'm missing me some south tonight. Ok, so everyday :)
Oh yeah!!
Check this out.....
March 10-15 Holly will be here
April 11-16 My parents will be here
End of May my friends from Krayv will be here
Also, my Hannah wants to come in April and Ashli wants to come this summer and my friend Landry will hopefully come this summer.
Then..... in August I'm coming home after Rowan is born!!
I'm so excited about having all of these visitors. With out them my life wouldn't be as sweet. Hey, if you've ever wanted to see the west coast.... take advantage of me living out here and just plan a trip. I'll give you free room and board.
cough cough Hollie and Alan!
Off to get my laundry and then to bed.
Muchlove
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