Rambling Thoughts

Today has been a pretty tough one for me. I'm thinking it is a combination of the lack of sleep and sick babies. I didn't want to get out of bed this morning, and I really don't know why I did. At five I put Fiona in bed with us because I had to change a dirty diaper (why she did it that early? must be the sickies) and I just did not have the energy to walk around with her to get her back to sleep since she had already eaten before I smelled the diaper. Then I heard Grady get out of bed, but didn't pay much attention to it other than sliding FeeBee over to give myself some more space. Soon I heard Stuart asking me to turn on his spanish girlfriend for him. I sent him to the living room in search of dad, and then I rolled out of bed. I quickly took a shower before Grady left since I left Fiona in our bed and didn't want to risk her rolling off while I was not in listening range. Then on to dishes. This is the second morning that I have had to wake up to do them this week. I just HAVE to make myself clean them after dinner and not push them off for morning. It makes for a tough start. I washed Macy's bedding for Grandma and Grandpa to stay tonight!

We met Jess and Natalie for lunch today. Grady was even able to make it. Stuart had a coughing attack while we were stopped at a red light on the way, and I was seconds away from putting the suburban in park to help him. His eyes were rolling backwards and pouring tears, his nose dumping something I don't even want to describe, and the only thing that he could do beside cough was to try to wipe his tears away with his shirt sleeve. The light turned green before I could help the poor guy, and I was ready to press the OnStar button when it finally stopped enough for him to get his breath back. I'm laughing now (maybe it is the way I'm describing it), but was scared out of my mind earlier. Lunch was nice, but hard to visit when we had such a large menu to look over (what happened to take it or leave it?) and two kids to chase, and two babies to feed? For those that don't know, Natalie is a baby too (I haven't snuck another one in here yet!).

We came home for naps, and had three kids to wipe before they even had a chance to lay down. I finished up making the bed and washed the mirrors. They were VERY BAD. I have three kids that just love to look at themselves AND touch too. We are going to have to have either a bathroom for each, or a strict schedule by the time they are in high school. I have had some time to think about others that I know, and it has made me aware of some things I am thankful for:

1. I am thankful for a husband that works so hard to provide for his family so that I can stay home with our kids.
2. I am thankful for my busy babies, and for their differences.
3. I am thanful for such a wonderful extended family. I can always find someone to talk to if I get too lonely for adult conversation during the day.
4. I am thankful for our health (minus the colds). We have been very fortunate.
5. I am thankful for technology. I really get to stay in touch with friends and family via this computer that I just can't imagine being without.
6. I am thankful for faith. I love having our evening family bedtime prayer. It is a good way to remind us that we are blessed.
7. I am thankful for the ability to keep up with cleaning (sounds coo-coo crazy, but I can't imagine living with filth, or my idea thereof)

Those are some I just came up with. I better get some lights turned on for my parents. We're off to dinner with them tonight. Have a great weekend everyone. We love and miss you all.