Thanks for praying! We went to have dinner with the speakers tonight and I was so blessed. I've been feeling so bad about all that I *didn't* get done for the convention, I was almost afraid to show my face. However, it was truly a blessing to see everyone on the team and their families. Also, Mrs. Washburn, one of our speakers arrived and gave me a huge hug and thanked me for all my *hard work*!!! Then she proceeded to ask me about how I'm feeling, if I'm getting enough rest...just like a mom would do. I just can't describe how that made me feel. She is a lovely woman and I can't wait to sit under her feet for the next two days soaking in her experience and wisdom. Didn't know I was this hungry for it, even!
Thanks again, for anyone who stopped by and made it through my last whiney post. If you've been praying, it's been working!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Push
I am so incredibly beat! The house is coming along. An amazing friend came yesterday with her 6 children and helped us accomplish everything I'd been trying to get done for the last week. I am so overwhelmed with gratitude. I am also feeling exhausted.
Had my first NST today and another OB appt. All is well. The doc I saw today is one that I don't care for all that much. It annoys me when a doc acts surprised that all is well and keeps warning me that it likely to get worse. I'm not rescheduling for that again.
I did some shopping for convention supplies after my appt. Picked up a few children from a friends' house who was watching them. Came home to eat some yummy Indian Spiced Lentils and then fully crashed. My brain is feeling fried. However, we have a lot to do to be ready to leave to convention set up in another hour. I think the fog is going to keep me in taxi mode while I allow the bigs to do their set up thing and just hang with my littles until dinner with the speakers tonight. I'm feeling so worn out, it's hard to even be excited about the event. I'll get there...I hope. ;)
I'll be out of touch until the end of the weekend. With David unable to attend convention with me this year, I'll be more than busy just keeping up with my duties there and Mom duties as well. I am SO happy this is coming to an end. Something so satisfying about seeing it all wrap up. I just pray it goes well and many are blessed by the efforts of the team.
Pray I can push and make it through the next few days.
Had my first NST today and another OB appt. All is well. The doc I saw today is one that I don't care for all that much. It annoys me when a doc acts surprised that all is well and keeps warning me that it likely to get worse. I'm not rescheduling for that again.
I did some shopping for convention supplies after my appt. Picked up a few children from a friends' house who was watching them. Came home to eat some yummy Indian Spiced Lentils and then fully crashed. My brain is feeling fried. However, we have a lot to do to be ready to leave to convention set up in another hour. I think the fog is going to keep me in taxi mode while I allow the bigs to do their set up thing and just hang with my littles until dinner with the speakers tonight. I'm feeling so worn out, it's hard to even be excited about the event. I'll get there...I hope. ;)
I'll be out of touch until the end of the weekend. With David unable to attend convention with me this year, I'll be more than busy just keeping up with my duties there and Mom duties as well. I am SO happy this is coming to an end. Something so satisfying about seeing it all wrap up. I just pray it goes well and many are blessed by the efforts of the team.
Pray I can push and make it through the next few days.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday March 26, 2012
Today's Good Things:
Ate *okay*, numbers good, remembered to test ;)
Not feeling as sore and I was moving up and down those stairs pretty good today :)
I feel like I have energy! I haven't had anything like energy is a LONG time. Feels abnormal! LOL
I worked hard felt productive today.
Today's Not So Good Things:
I am definitely not eating enough.
Some good work done at the house today. The children and I washed all the baseboards, window trim, and doors in most of the house to prep it for priming tonight. I really noticed that I wasn't feeling as worn out and achey while I was working. The stairs didn't feel so difficult today either. Being out of shape really stinks. We got a good rhythm down today and all worked together pretty well. We just had one odd wheel and the Lord enabled me to keep my patience and not lose my mind dealing with that one. I sure do hope an evening with Dad is going to create a decent turn around for tomorrow.
Tomorrow we spend the morning cleaning the house we currently live in, catching up on laundry chores and prepping food for the rest of the week. I tell ya, just keeping up with meals for two houses and their workers is a big job! I'm looking forward to a bit more time at home so the littles can get a nap and we can deal with the mess we keep leaving behind. I come home each evening to wash dishes from the RV, throw in some laundry and tidy up a bit, but it definitely isn't enough. Oh yeah....we're supposed to be getting in a couple subjects of schooling each day too. Blah.
Thanks for your comment on E, Heather. I'll be sure to tell her. I am so proud of her determination. It's definitely not a passing phase with her. She's made the changes a real part of who she is. Such a great example to me. :)
Ate *okay*, numbers good, remembered to test ;)
Not feeling as sore and I was moving up and down those stairs pretty good today :)
I feel like I have energy! I haven't had anything like energy is a LONG time. Feels abnormal! LOL
I worked hard felt productive today.
Today's Not So Good Things:
I am definitely not eating enough.
Some good work done at the house today. The children and I washed all the baseboards, window trim, and doors in most of the house to prep it for priming tonight. I really noticed that I wasn't feeling as worn out and achey while I was working. The stairs didn't feel so difficult today either. Being out of shape really stinks. We got a good rhythm down today and all worked together pretty well. We just had one odd wheel and the Lord enabled me to keep my patience and not lose my mind dealing with that one. I sure do hope an evening with Dad is going to create a decent turn around for tomorrow.
Tomorrow we spend the morning cleaning the house we currently live in, catching up on laundry chores and prepping food for the rest of the week. I tell ya, just keeping up with meals for two houses and their workers is a big job! I'm looking forward to a bit more time at home so the littles can get a nap and we can deal with the mess we keep leaving behind. I come home each evening to wash dishes from the RV, throw in some laundry and tidy up a bit, but it definitely isn't enough. Oh yeah....we're supposed to be getting in a couple subjects of schooling each day too. Blah.
Thanks for your comment on E, Heather. I'll be sure to tell her. I am so proud of her determination. It's definitely not a passing phase with her. She's made the changes a real part of who she is. Such a great example to me. :)
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Sunday March 25, 2012
Today's Good Things:
I got a great night of sleep
Got some real cleaning done, though still not nearly as much as I would like to believe I could do. ;)
Worked just half a day or so and came home to rest and enjoy some family worship
Ate well, numbers good, remembered to test. :)
Today's Not So Good Things:
My hand has a bump at the base, just before my wrist. It looks like swelling or fluid and it hurts. I have no idea what I did, but I noticed it this morning shortly after waking. Weird.
We had a good day working. It was raining, so it felt like we should be in getting things done. We made a lot of progress in just a few days. I posted a couple of entries on our family blog if anyone is interested in seeing photos of the house. Just click on that linky thing and you'll see the first one.
Thanks for all of your encouragement ladies. I didn't get any belly pics yet, Heather. I did think of it, but just kept forgetting. I was bummed because I forgot to get a pic of us eating our first meal in our new dining room too! Pizza in lawn chairs and a picnic blanket. Great memories. :) (but I was good and only had 1 piece. :D)
I got a great night of sleep
Got some real cleaning done, though still not nearly as much as I would like to believe I could do. ;)
Worked just half a day or so and came home to rest and enjoy some family worship
Ate well, numbers good, remembered to test. :)
Today's Not So Good Things:
My hand has a bump at the base, just before my wrist. It looks like swelling or fluid and it hurts. I have no idea what I did, but I noticed it this morning shortly after waking. Weird.
We had a good day working. It was raining, so it felt like we should be in getting things done. We made a lot of progress in just a few days. I posted a couple of entries on our family blog if anyone is interested in seeing photos of the house. Just click on that linky thing and you'll see the first one.
Thanks for all of your encouragement ladies. I didn't get any belly pics yet, Heather. I did think of it, but just kept forgetting. I was bummed because I forgot to get a pic of us eating our first meal in our new dining room too! Pizza in lawn chairs and a picnic blanket. Great memories. :) (but I was good and only had 1 piece. :D)
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Good Ouch.
I went to bed with tylenol last night. I just knew my feet and calves were not going to let me sleep. ;)
Good, productive day, though. I admit, I was more than a little stressed and irritable. My children were at that level of excitement that creates the selective hearing no mother enjoys. The girls and I spent 2 hours at Walmart shopping for cleaning supplies while my boys worked with fil on the house. Once we got back, got lunch served, cleaned up, and set up littles with a movie for quiet time in the RV...I was beat!! And I hadn't even worked on the house at ALL. Ugh.
So, I am feeling like a slouch because I'm not doing my share on the work. Yet, just keeping up with normal stuff in the midst of it all is enough. I'm hoping that once the "newness" of the yard and event wears off, we can have a bit less chaos and a bit more progress made on the cleaning. I did get 2 window sills and two baseboards washed before the littles decided that was all they were doing for the day. Then I proceeded to clean up all the soapy water they left behind. Good memories. ;)
Eating wasn't great yesterday, but it could have been worse. My oldest is already taking on the task of making sure we have the "right" foods on site for the weekend. She sure is a great asset, that girl. ;)
I can't even describe my joy in walking through this house. The character, charm, memories it holds, and potential for beauty just overwhelm me sometimes. That has to be a good thing, but the dear old house is so filthy not many people could see past it. But, when you know it is a gift given by a Father that LOVES, dirt, peeling paint, nasty carpet and all....you just can't help but rejoice! It's like he chose to wrap it in all these lovely layers of hard work and togetherness so the unveiling can be as wonderful as the gift itself. Thank you, dear Father. Such a gift swells my heart.
Good, productive day, though. I admit, I was more than a little stressed and irritable. My children were at that level of excitement that creates the selective hearing no mother enjoys. The girls and I spent 2 hours at Walmart shopping for cleaning supplies while my boys worked with fil on the house. Once we got back, got lunch served, cleaned up, and set up littles with a movie for quiet time in the RV...I was beat!! And I hadn't even worked on the house at ALL. Ugh.
So, I am feeling like a slouch because I'm not doing my share on the work. Yet, just keeping up with normal stuff in the midst of it all is enough. I'm hoping that once the "newness" of the yard and event wears off, we can have a bit less chaos and a bit more progress made on the cleaning. I did get 2 window sills and two baseboards washed before the littles decided that was all they were doing for the day. Then I proceeded to clean up all the soapy water they left behind. Good memories. ;)
Eating wasn't great yesterday, but it could have been worse. My oldest is already taking on the task of making sure we have the "right" foods on site for the weekend. She sure is a great asset, that girl. ;)
I can't even describe my joy in walking through this house. The character, charm, memories it holds, and potential for beauty just overwhelm me sometimes. That has to be a good thing, but the dear old house is so filthy not many people could see past it. But, when you know it is a gift given by a Father that LOVES, dirt, peeling paint, nasty carpet and all....you just can't help but rejoice! It's like he chose to wrap it in all these lovely layers of hard work and togetherness so the unveiling can be as wonderful as the gift itself. Thank you, dear Father. Such a gift swells my heart.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Big Day Today
In a couple of hours we will be closing on the "new" house. We're all very excited. :)
I do feel a little apprehensive of all that is coming in the following weeks. I know it will be physically demanding in a huge way. Yet, we're all so anxious to begin that waiting has made it emotionally challenging as well.
Yesterday was my "real" birthday. It was nice. My oldest treated me to an afternoon for napping while she held down the fort. I couldn't sleep, unfortunately, but I enjoyed the rest time.
Numbers all good. Baby moving like crazy. I go in for an NST next week and that begins weekly appointments for me. That feels early, but I guess the GD earns that for you. I'm starting to feel a bit of bh's, but still nothing like I remember in past pregnancies. I remember being so excited to get them so I could practice my relaxation. I can't even wrap my brain around delivery this time, though. I'm letting that stay in the distant future while I concentrate on the next thing.
Please pray I can be careful with my eating choices in the midst of the activity coming. We're setting up our RV at the new house, so we should be able to keep up with decent meals each day. I want to work hard, but I also know I've been super lazy the last couple of months, so I wear out easy.
I hope you are all working hard and staying strong!
I do feel a little apprehensive of all that is coming in the following weeks. I know it will be physically demanding in a huge way. Yet, we're all so anxious to begin that waiting has made it emotionally challenging as well.
Yesterday was my "real" birthday. It was nice. My oldest treated me to an afternoon for napping while she held down the fort. I couldn't sleep, unfortunately, but I enjoyed the rest time.
Numbers all good. Baby moving like crazy. I go in for an NST next week and that begins weekly appointments for me. That feels early, but I guess the GD earns that for you. I'm starting to feel a bit of bh's, but still nothing like I remember in past pregnancies. I remember being so excited to get them so I could practice my relaxation. I can't even wrap my brain around delivery this time, though. I'm letting that stay in the distant future while I concentrate on the next thing.
Please pray I can be careful with my eating choices in the midst of the activity coming. We're setting up our RV at the new house, so we should be able to keep up with decent meals each day. I want to work hard, but I also know I've been super lazy the last couple of months, so I wear out easy.
I hope you are all working hard and staying strong!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Treading Water
Heather, you said that me writing is an encouragement. I'm afraid you may disagree when I finish this post.
I'm beat. I went to bed feeling icky and woke up the same. I've not been sleeping well at all. Back to my same routine of waking every few hours struggling with breathing and feeling restless and uncomfortable. Often I can't get back to sleep, so I spend a couple of hours in the middle of the night tossing, turning, praying, fretting, and wasting time on the computer.
My days are full, but I am always dragging. I have so much to get done with packing, cleaning, schooling, and basic life. Yet, my heart isn't in it. I feel like I'm walking around in a fog. I'm excited about all we have going on, I'm just feeling too worn down to fully enjoy it.
I'm barely eating and not always the best choices. I'm not eating junk, but I'm not getting in everything I should either by way of protein, vegies and fruits. Often, I'm just too tired to bother.
I keep forgetting to test. Though, my numbers are all fine when I do. I'm relieved on that measure.
Today I'd like to rest. I feel like my body just needs a shut-down for a bit. But, I have many errands to run and an appt. to meet a new OB and check on dear little Kindy. I'm still brainstorming on how to do that with all the children in tow. I'll be so grateful when tax season is over and my husband is part of our life again.
My bright spot of hope is approaching, though. My amazing man has made arrangements to take me away for my birthday this weekend. (a bit early, but I'll take it!) We haven't had a weekend away alone for many, many years. We leave on Friday for a hotel with a spa. He arranged for a couples massage for us on Friday night. Saturday he'll be going to work so I'll have that luxurious room all to myself until his day is done. Whirlpool tub, fireplace, balcony overlooking the lake, quiet...I just can't imagine. I guess I'll push through today, push through the cleaning for my in-laws that needs doing tomorrow, and enjoy my weekend shut down. :) I am SO ready to be a bride again and just enjoy the affections and company of my favorite person.
I apologize for not being the encouragement I long to be for your ladies. My eyes glaze over whenever I get to any kind of reading in blog land. I do pray you are all pressing forward in your journeys. I know the Lord will complete this work He has begun in your lives. I treasure your prayers and thoughts and the kind notes you leave for me. You are all a great blessing.
I'm beat. I went to bed feeling icky and woke up the same. I've not been sleeping well at all. Back to my same routine of waking every few hours struggling with breathing and feeling restless and uncomfortable. Often I can't get back to sleep, so I spend a couple of hours in the middle of the night tossing, turning, praying, fretting, and wasting time on the computer.
My days are full, but I am always dragging. I have so much to get done with packing, cleaning, schooling, and basic life. Yet, my heart isn't in it. I feel like I'm walking around in a fog. I'm excited about all we have going on, I'm just feeling too worn down to fully enjoy it.
I'm barely eating and not always the best choices. I'm not eating junk, but I'm not getting in everything I should either by way of protein, vegies and fruits. Often, I'm just too tired to bother.
I keep forgetting to test. Though, my numbers are all fine when I do. I'm relieved on that measure.
Today I'd like to rest. I feel like my body just needs a shut-down for a bit. But, I have many errands to run and an appt. to meet a new OB and check on dear little Kindy. I'm still brainstorming on how to do that with all the children in tow. I'll be so grateful when tax season is over and my husband is part of our life again.
My bright spot of hope is approaching, though. My amazing man has made arrangements to take me away for my birthday this weekend. (a bit early, but I'll take it!) We haven't had a weekend away alone for many, many years. We leave on Friday for a hotel with a spa. He arranged for a couples massage for us on Friday night. Saturday he'll be going to work so I'll have that luxurious room all to myself until his day is done. Whirlpool tub, fireplace, balcony overlooking the lake, quiet...I just can't imagine. I guess I'll push through today, push through the cleaning for my in-laws that needs doing tomorrow, and enjoy my weekend shut down. :) I am SO ready to be a bride again and just enjoy the affections and company of my favorite person.
I apologize for not being the encouragement I long to be for your ladies. My eyes glaze over whenever I get to any kind of reading in blog land. I do pray you are all pressing forward in your journeys. I know the Lord will complete this work He has begun in your lives. I treasure your prayers and thoughts and the kind notes you leave for me. You are all a great blessing.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Roller Coaster Ride
That's how life feels right now.
Last week we signed the papers on a big ol' fixer upper in a small town about 30 minutes from where we live. It cuts my husband's commute in half. Yay! But, we're giving up our 2 acres for less than half an acre in town. We'll be increasing our home size by almost double once we get all the renovations done (umm...years and years from now ;) ), and we're decreasing our debt in a HUGE way.
So, life is insane right now. The children and I are packing. We even had a showing this week and we haven't even listed our house to sell! So, with all the packing, sorting, cleaning, and working to keep up with the most basic of schooling, I am definitely On The Move. I sure do feel more physically tired when night time comes. That's a good thing. :)
I'm doing my best to keep up my diet, but I admit. I often forget to eat and even test. I need to be careful to keep up with what I need to do there so that I don't undo all my hard work. I'm not checking in here as often simply because there's not a ton to report other than that I'm trying to keep my head above water.
We are working to be done packing by the 27th when we close on the house. Then we'll move our energies over to the renovations and cleaning that needs to happen there before we can move in. In the meantime, I'm plugging away at schooling, testing, my duties on the convention comittee since that is happening at the end of March, (yikes!) my GD needs, appts for baby, (every two weeks now???) GD appts., and those easier tasks like training and caring for the needs of a family of 9 soon to be 10.
Just *think* of how fast this last trimester is going to go!! :D
Last week we signed the papers on a big ol' fixer upper in a small town about 30 minutes from where we live. It cuts my husband's commute in half. Yay! But, we're giving up our 2 acres for less than half an acre in town. We'll be increasing our home size by almost double once we get all the renovations done (umm...years and years from now ;) ), and we're decreasing our debt in a HUGE way.
So, life is insane right now. The children and I are packing. We even had a showing this week and we haven't even listed our house to sell! So, with all the packing, sorting, cleaning, and working to keep up with the most basic of schooling, I am definitely On The Move. I sure do feel more physically tired when night time comes. That's a good thing. :)
I'm doing my best to keep up my diet, but I admit. I often forget to eat and even test. I need to be careful to keep up with what I need to do there so that I don't undo all my hard work. I'm not checking in here as often simply because there's not a ton to report other than that I'm trying to keep my head above water.
We are working to be done packing by the 27th when we close on the house. Then we'll move our energies over to the renovations and cleaning that needs to happen there before we can move in. In the meantime, I'm plugging away at schooling, testing, my duties on the convention comittee since that is happening at the end of March, (yikes!) my GD needs, appts for baby, (every two weeks now???) GD appts., and those easier tasks like training and caring for the needs of a family of 9 soon to be 10.
Just *think* of how fast this last trimester is going to go!! :D
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