Kate woke up this morning at 4:30am, not feeling too well. She wanted to go downstairs and watch a movie. I took her down, set up a movie, and tried to help her feel better. I took her temperature and found it rather high. We were supposed to have Joy School at our house today which I had to cancel. I was luckily able to get Kate into the Dr. at 9am, they checked her out and determined she has a nasty sinus infection. The poor girl, she's been pretty out of it today. Luckily the medicine is helping ease some of the symptoms. I sure hope she gets better soon.
Tonight while Matt and I were trying to give her the medicine she needs to take, she was completely refusing and screamig she didn't want to take it. We decided to try to force it down her throat. The poor thing was laying on Matt's lap screaming, thrashing around trying to get away. I put a little in her mouth but because of her screaming she started to gag. She then involuntarily threw up all over Matt. As sad as I felt for Kate, Matt and I couldn't keep from laughing. He had throw up all over his pants. After that I explained to Kate that if you plug your nose and take the medicine you won't taste it. I told her that's how I used to do it when I was little like her. She then stopped crying and took her medicine like it was no big deal plugging her nose the whole time. Who would have known that was all it would take. I was so proud of her for being such a big girl and choosing to take the medicine so willingly.
This afternoon Melissa brought Audrey over to take her one year pictures in the special dress. She was here for about an hour or so and we were able to get some super cute pictures of Audrey. It's so fun being able to do things like that for family and friends. I hope one day I get even better at photography so I can continue to capture those beautiful memories and bring joy into people's lives.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Today
We had preschool here today which went fine. The kids were pretty wound up and we all enjoyed a few games of Duck-duck-goose, red light green light, and simon says. It's a lot of fun having them here and watching them interact. During preschool I found out Matt did not get the Bank of America internship. I felt pretty crushed, but I guess that's life. I just feel so uneasy not knowing what the future holds for us. It's been hard not having the stability of a steady income, worrying about money to buy food, money to buy the kids clothes, all the things we had been so blessed to not have to worry about for so long. I guess I just never thought I would ever be in this situation in my life. We lowered the house on the price today to 10,000 less than we started at. That means we'll be bringing money to the table to sell it. Basically any and all savings (in other words our tax return) will go towards selling the house, that is if we can sell the house. I know I haven't had as much faith as I need to so I guess this is all a part of the process, learning to trust in the Lord's plan, being humbled, and relying on the Lord more than ever before.
Considering some of the world events going on lately, riots all over in the middle east, fears of raising oil prices, and an unmaintainable amount of debt here in the U.S., I've been a little on edge lately. I've been trying to hug my kids a little tighter, and spend a little more quality time loving them.
It just feels like so much in my life is completely out of my control and up in the air right now. I sure hope I can look back at this time and realize what a great blessing it all was. I guess I need a little uplifting, have faith! Be hopeful, and fill your life with the good and the light, serve those around you, and love the Lord, all things will workout for your good! Hold your head up, things will work out, be grateful for the small things!
Amanda
Considering some of the world events going on lately, riots all over in the middle east, fears of raising oil prices, and an unmaintainable amount of debt here in the U.S., I've been a little on edge lately. I've been trying to hug my kids a little tighter, and spend a little more quality time loving them.
It just feels like so much in my life is completely out of my control and up in the air right now. I sure hope I can look back at this time and realize what a great blessing it all was. I guess I need a little uplifting, have faith! Be hopeful, and fill your life with the good and the light, serve those around you, and love the Lord, all things will workout for your good! Hold your head up, things will work out, be grateful for the small things!
Amanda
Monday, February 21, 2011
Highlights
I really want to start writing more frequently so I don't forget some of the great and funny things that have happened recently. So in a really simple format, here goes;
1. Gabriella loves to "sit on the potty" just like Kate. She demands to do it several times a day. After seating her on the potty she insists I put the stool under her feet. She sits for a second then grabs some toilet paper, wipes, and then flushes. Maybe it will help her so that she's easier to potty train then Kate was. At least I'm hoping all the time on the potty is worth some positive influence.
2. Kate went to sit on her little frog potty yesterday and after a minute started screaming. She started screaming "BUG!!!" After another second she was bloody murder crying. I ran in and saw a little spider on the side of her frog potty. I quickly killed it but she was pretty traumatized from the experience.
3. Kate and Gabriella love to play together now. Every time Kate lays down Gabriella quickly crawls onto her back to sit on her. Another favorite is when Gabriella holds onto the back of Kate's shirt then Kate runs around. Gabriella screams and laughs, and usually ends up falling down which she also loves.
4. I took the girls over to Melissa's so I could go visit Uncle Sherman in the hospital today and on the way over Kate was so cute, she kept saying to me "Mom when you say to me, Kate can you clean up the toys, I'll say, Okay Mom. And when you say, Kate eat your dinner, I'll say, Okay Mom. And when you say, Kate it's time for bed, I'll say, Okay Mom." It was too cute. She has been so good and cute since Matt's been out of town.
5. Matt flew to Charlotte for second round interviews with Bank of America, and was told he would hear a decision of yes or no by today. Well it's almost midnight and he received no word. We were so disappointed. Usually if you hear nothing that means it's a no. I cried, and felt so hopeless for a little while. I know it's not that big of a deal but it was just disappointing.
6. On a bright note to my day when I went to visit Uncle Sherman at the hospital he told me some great stories. I always love hearing his stories. For as many times as I've mumbled about having him talk forever today I didn't want him to stop talking. I just felt so much love talking to him. He knows everyone and everything that is going on in the family. He has been so kind to me and I was so happy to be able to go see him. I love knowing a distant relative like him so well. He's working on the Bailey family genealogy for me and I will forever be grateful for that. I know Grandma Durrant would appreciate me taking the time to get to know him, and every time I see him I feel closer to her. She must be watching out for her siblings.
7. Kate and Gabriella love to dance to music, their favorite right now are the Glee songs Matt has downloaded. Every time they come on the girls drop every thing and start dancing. Kate sings and jumps around and Gabriella runs in circles trying to jump, it's too cute. Their favorite songs are 1. Don't Stop Believing 2. Hey Soul Sister 3. Teenage Dream (inappropriate content but great music).
1. Gabriella loves to "sit on the potty" just like Kate. She demands to do it several times a day. After seating her on the potty she insists I put the stool under her feet. She sits for a second then grabs some toilet paper, wipes, and then flushes. Maybe it will help her so that she's easier to potty train then Kate was. At least I'm hoping all the time on the potty is worth some positive influence.
2. Kate went to sit on her little frog potty yesterday and after a minute started screaming. She started screaming "BUG!!!" After another second she was bloody murder crying. I ran in and saw a little spider on the side of her frog potty. I quickly killed it but she was pretty traumatized from the experience.
3. Kate and Gabriella love to play together now. Every time Kate lays down Gabriella quickly crawls onto her back to sit on her. Another favorite is when Gabriella holds onto the back of Kate's shirt then Kate runs around. Gabriella screams and laughs, and usually ends up falling down which she also loves.
4. I took the girls over to Melissa's so I could go visit Uncle Sherman in the hospital today and on the way over Kate was so cute, she kept saying to me "Mom when you say to me, Kate can you clean up the toys, I'll say, Okay Mom. And when you say, Kate eat your dinner, I'll say, Okay Mom. And when you say, Kate it's time for bed, I'll say, Okay Mom." It was too cute. She has been so good and cute since Matt's been out of town.
5. Matt flew to Charlotte for second round interviews with Bank of America, and was told he would hear a decision of yes or no by today. Well it's almost midnight and he received no word. We were so disappointed. Usually if you hear nothing that means it's a no. I cried, and felt so hopeless for a little while. I know it's not that big of a deal but it was just disappointing.
6. On a bright note to my day when I went to visit Uncle Sherman at the hospital he told me some great stories. I always love hearing his stories. For as many times as I've mumbled about having him talk forever today I didn't want him to stop talking. I just felt so much love talking to him. He knows everyone and everything that is going on in the family. He has been so kind to me and I was so happy to be able to go see him. I love knowing a distant relative like him so well. He's working on the Bailey family genealogy for me and I will forever be grateful for that. I know Grandma Durrant would appreciate me taking the time to get to know him, and every time I see him I feel closer to her. She must be watching out for her siblings.
7. Kate and Gabriella love to dance to music, their favorite right now are the Glee songs Matt has downloaded. Every time they come on the girls drop every thing and start dancing. Kate sings and jumps around and Gabriella runs in circles trying to jump, it's too cute. Their favorite songs are 1. Don't Stop Believing 2. Hey Soul Sister 3. Teenage Dream (inappropriate content but great music).
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Improvements
I've been trying hard to make a few improvements in my life. Not jut to improve but to get my priorities in line. I've watched the t.v. off a little less and played and hugged my sweet little girls a little more. I sure love these two. If I could sum them up in two sentences it would look something like this:
Kate- Imaginative, loves spending quality time with me, loves animals, family, friends, loves to read books, color, cut, glue, paint, anything creative with her hands. She's independent, cautious, loves sunbeams, and acts like a perfect angel around strangers.
Gabriella-Happy, smiles, loves to be silly, loves to do anything Kate is doing. Will give Kate any toy she asks for but if Kate doesn't ask and just takes it, Gabriella can scream and yell like no other. She's gotten good at yelling for attention, happy even when she's tired, loves her mom and dad.
Gabriella has also added a few more words to her vocabulary:
mama- (FINALLY!)
myy (Maya)
Mo (More)
Maa(Matt)
Eh(Egg)
Gak(this is her word for everything else, food, drink, toys, ect)
In other news Matt found out he got accepted for a second interview for one of the 3 Bank of America internships he applied for. It will be fun to see where life takes us over the next few years! The Lord loves us, that is more obvious to me than ever before. I have found so much joy in serving and being with others in the Ward this past month. I am so grateful for a merciful Father in heaven who blesses us when we need it the most. I'm grateful for the opportunity to go through this experience. I have grown and changed so much as a person. It has been incredibly humbling and just what I needed in my life. I love my family, I love my Savior, and I love my Father in heaven.
Kate- Imaginative, loves spending quality time with me, loves animals, family, friends, loves to read books, color, cut, glue, paint, anything creative with her hands. She's independent, cautious, loves sunbeams, and acts like a perfect angel around strangers.
Gabriella-Happy, smiles, loves to be silly, loves to do anything Kate is doing. Will give Kate any toy she asks for but if Kate doesn't ask and just takes it, Gabriella can scream and yell like no other. She's gotten good at yelling for attention, happy even when she's tired, loves her mom and dad.
Gabriella has also added a few more words to her vocabulary:
mama- (FINALLY!)
myy (Maya)
Mo (More)
Maa(Matt)
Eh(Egg)
Gak(this is her word for everything else, food, drink, toys, ect)
In other news Matt found out he got accepted for a second interview for one of the 3 Bank of America internships he applied for. It will be fun to see where life takes us over the next few years! The Lord loves us, that is more obvious to me than ever before. I have found so much joy in serving and being with others in the Ward this past month. I am so grateful for a merciful Father in heaven who blesses us when we need it the most. I'm grateful for the opportunity to go through this experience. I have grown and changed so much as a person. It has been incredibly humbling and just what I needed in my life. I love my family, I love my Savior, and I love my Father in heaven.
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