Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Merry Christmas to all
Well as the days left before Christmas wind down, we would just like to wish everyone the best. I hope that your Holiday Season has been a memorable one. May the blessings of this coming year be upon you. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas it's the best time of the year. We love you all and look forward to sharing this next year with you.
Friday, December 19, 2008
The good, the bad, and the icky!
So for any of you who have had one of those stomache bugs that work their way through the family you will know exactly what I am about to share.
The GOOD is that Kendyl finally slept through the night for the first time in 4 days. Instead for the past 3 nights she has been sleeping in our bed on my tummy. All you moms have been there. Some of you have even shared with me and now I truely feel your pain.
The BADis we have all had it now, or are in the middle of it for that matter.
The ICKY is that last night while Kendyl was having a blissful slumber we hear wimpering outside our door. The sound completely wakes me from the dead, which after 4 nights of no sleep I thought would be impossible. So I crawl out of bed to find Mikaela curled in a ball and crying that her tummy hurts. Oh no not again. Now for those of you who don't know Mikaela has this ability to never get sick even when those around her are ill. She seems to have a very strong immune system. So we thought with it now being the 3rd day and everyone else in the house past the worst with the bug, she was spared. Unfortunately it finally caught up with her. The poor girl has never even thrown-up since she was just barely one and that was more gagging on a big mouthful of food. She had no idea what to expect and was terrified. Especially since she had now just seen her little sister and mom spill it all. Mikaela held it in for 3 hours. I didn't even think that was possible. Nate and I tried everything to comfort, and prepare her for something that is so uncontrollable. Finally I think she knew the time to explode was drawing near, she asked if I would say a prayer for her so that Jesus would comfort her. Within 2 minutes of the amen, the "flood gates" opened. She jumped up with no warning and I knew it was time. Thank goodness for my alertness, otherwise our familyroom carpet Nate just shampooed would have been sacrificed.
Mikaela had to stayed home from school today which has been the hardest part. She loves school, but knew that it was important to not share this terrible bug with any of her friends. Things are looking up though, no one has thrown-up yet this morning so keep you finger crossed for us.
By the way I didn't take any picture of this experience. You can thank me later.
The GOOD is that Kendyl finally slept through the night for the first time in 4 days. Instead for the past 3 nights she has been sleeping in our bed on my tummy. All you moms have been there. Some of you have even shared with me and now I truely feel your pain.
The BADis we have all had it now, or are in the middle of it for that matter.
The ICKY is that last night while Kendyl was having a blissful slumber we hear wimpering outside our door. The sound completely wakes me from the dead, which after 4 nights of no sleep I thought would be impossible. So I crawl out of bed to find Mikaela curled in a ball and crying that her tummy hurts. Oh no not again. Now for those of you who don't know Mikaela has this ability to never get sick even when those around her are ill. She seems to have a very strong immune system. So we thought with it now being the 3rd day and everyone else in the house past the worst with the bug, she was spared. Unfortunately it finally caught up with her. The poor girl has never even thrown-up since she was just barely one and that was more gagging on a big mouthful of food. She had no idea what to expect and was terrified. Especially since she had now just seen her little sister and mom spill it all. Mikaela held it in for 3 hours. I didn't even think that was possible. Nate and I tried everything to comfort, and prepare her for something that is so uncontrollable. Finally I think she knew the time to explode was drawing near, she asked if I would say a prayer for her so that Jesus would comfort her. Within 2 minutes of the amen, the "flood gates" opened. She jumped up with no warning and I knew it was time. Thank goodness for my alertness, otherwise our familyroom carpet Nate just shampooed would have been sacrificed.
Mikaela had to stayed home from school today which has been the hardest part. She loves school, but knew that it was important to not share this terrible bug with any of her friends. Things are looking up though, no one has thrown-up yet this morning so keep you finger crossed for us.
By the way I didn't take any picture of this experience. You can thank me later.
Monday, December 15, 2008
The new addition is complete
Our basement is finished!!! And if you ask me, I think it turned out pretty good. Here are just a few pictures for thoes of you who are interested. Enjoy, I know we are.
This is the den. Finished but no furniture yet.
The girls very own playroom.
Down the hall going towards the playroom.
Our fireplace and mantle. This is my favorite.
Boy can you say PINK. This is Mikaela's room. Anyone surprised? She wanted an even brighter pink but settled for this with a little persuasion from Nate and I.
Now I can start enjoying the holiday the stress of finishing the basement is over. Alleluhia!
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