Life's Little Adventures

Me: "Daniel, turn off the lamp!" Daniel: (Quietly to himself) "She's always mean to the people". *Who are these "people"????

The Summer of ......Illness??? Looking back, I can define some of the summers of my life by a title.  The Summer of Dating Stephen, The Summer of Being Pregnant with Daniel, The Summer of Being Pregnant with Natalie, etc.  If I had to title this summer, it would be The Summer of Meningitis...and other illnesses.  Who knew our medical bills would be so expensive when we were just starting to pay our deductible! In case you don't know, I developed spinal meningitis earlier this summer. I am thankful that it wasn't bacterial, but it's still been a rough ride.  We've also had ear infections, colds, and various viral infections.  I think our insurance company hates us at this point.  Pass the tissues, please :)

Taking pics of the kids is always a fun adventure. Today's funny comes from the JCPenney portrait studio. Daniel told the photographer "I have my sister, my MawMaw, and my Gena". Not only am I last, I am now an equal.

I'm an oilfield wife. This basically means that my husband leaves our family for weeks at a time to provide for us so I can stay home with the kids. Is it hard? Yes. I always look so forward to the days that he comes home. Sometimes during the time he's away, I get so lonely that I don't think I'm going to make it. It makes me appreciate single mothers and their struggles much more. Being the only parent for two weeks is enough for me. I'm always proud of my husband and his sacrifices, though. I always try to send pics, funny stories, videos. I pray that the kids' milestones happen during the time he's home. I can't imagine not seeing my little ones for weeks at a time. Which leads me to the reason for this whole blog. I  am so thankful that I get to be here for all the sweet moments. Natalie loves mornings and once she has had her breakfast, she is the sweetest little girl. She crawls in my lap and gives me the sweetest two-tooth smile. She still has...

Before I had kids, I was the queen of "keeping up".  I networked and talked on the phone all of the time.  I'd call this friend to check on their weekend. I'd call another friend to ask about her dog/cat/fish/car/house. I'd even call to share the latest gossip. Spring forward a couple of years, and I'm lucky to talk to my friends once a month. Just a quick call to catch up on how the kids are doing, the issues we're having with life, and we always end with promises to get together soon.  Those get togethers don't really happen like they once did, but that's ok.  I still love my friends dearly, and one day we'll talk on the phone.  Until then, a quick text message will have to do.