• Oct. 31, 2009
Weekly Wrap-Up
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From the Heart: I must admit I’ve been up and down all week long. I am longing for a week where I can control what changes our schedule instead of the other way around.
This past week appeared to be going well and then it all changed about 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Punkin’ was up sick. The entire day was just “out of control” as she was throwing up again about 9 a.m. just as I needed to be walking out the door for my doctor appointment. I managed to get an appointment for her at a time where I could just make it home, gather the kids and go. Didn’t happen. I needed to stay and have a dose of C put in my system so dh ended up having to take Punkin’ to the doctor. We finally met up again about noon. The verdict was fluid on the inner ear which explained the throwing up and pain. She’s still having pain so I’m praying another day or two of Dimetapp Cold/Allergy will keep an infection at bay.
These events in turn changed other plans such as our family trip to Colorado. There was no way Punkin’ could experience the altitude changes this trip would involve. Her ear could not be subjected to “popping.” So after much debate the boys headed out on Friday morning and the girls stayed home.
Maybe this week will be different. No doctor appointments on the horizon and no illness to keep us from accomplishing schoolwork. I’ll let you know next weekend how it goes!
With the Lord: Again, I’m just not where I want to be. I do keep thinking all the craziness I’m feeling (such as described above) would not be so troublesome if I were in a better place with the Lord. My next stop after writing this wrap-up is going to be with Him.
As Wife/Mom: The hubby and I were actually able to get away for a couple of hours on Thursday again as both kids were well enough to go to grandma’s for the first time in two weeks. We enjoyed a matinee showing of “The Time Travelers Wife.”
I have enjoyed my one-on-one time with Punkin’ this weekend. Friday we spent much time cleaning her room and figuring out what types of containers were needed to make putting away toys and activities easier. It looks great in there now! I also splurged and bought a Barbie Thumbelina DVD for her to watch and a new board game for us to play. Also found Pet Shop Monopoly on sale so we picked that up too. Total “spoil the girl” day, but that rarely happens so I enjoyed it as much as she did. Today (Saturday) we enjoyed a live performance of Beauty and the Beast. When we knew she was going to be missing out on the trip Tim and I decided this would be a special treat for her. It was done very well for a local music theater production. Tonight we played more Monopoly and then watched Parent Trap together before she headed to bed.
I must admit I am enjoying the break from Sweetie Boy as it had been a rugged couple of weeks with him during his current growth spurt and attitude towards school work. Praying I’ll be refreshed and ready to go with him again on Tuesday!
The kids keep asking about a new dog and as way of an update we will not be getting the dog from Kentucky as they were able to secure him a good home locally. Easier for everyone that way. We have been talking with the breeder we had purchased Shelby from and plan to take a "field trip" to visit this individual and love on her basset hounds. We are trying to decide what to do as she does have a 7 month old male named Ellsworth and a 3 year old female named Jolie that need homes. We had thought of waiting until spring/summer and get a puppy from one of her litters instead. I'm sort of thinking an older one that is already trained somewhat would be nicer for me as the one that is home all day.
In the Schoolroom: Yet another week of “not so much accomplished” in this area. Punkin’ pretty much was done on Tuesday and Sweetie Boy didn’t do a bit of his reading work (not worth the fight) but did keep up on his math and writing. I have a full week planned for both of them and with any ounce of luck we’ll get back on track!
Our “together school” was hit and miss all week but we did have fun early in the week doing experiments with rocks and dirt, classifying rocks and learning about the different rocks with the help of Usborne sticker books on Rocks and Minerals. The coming week we are going to start our “Kings & Queens” unit and it should last at least three weeks. My plan is to finish up in time to have a week of doing fun Thanksgiving crafts.
Comments
• Nov. 1, 2009
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Posted by sagerats
Wow. When you get it all written down like that, it looks like it was a very busy, and yes even productive, week to me. I hope this coming week will be minus the throwing up part though. That's a little more production then a mother wants.
• Nov. 2, 2009
Hi Janet
Posted by ThreeLittleLadies
I hope this week will go better. Sometimes the plans best made are waylaid... Anyway, I'm glad you got to do some fun things too.
Thanks for leaving a comment.
Carol
• Nov. 2, 2009
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Posted by karen0317
I hope this week is turning out to be better than last week. I'm sorry the girls had to miss the trip to Colorado, but I'm sure the time alone was nice too. I understand what you mean about not being where you should be with the Lord and how coping with everyday trials are much harder when you're not close to Him. That is something I have to remember too. Too often, I get wrapped up in the daily grind that I forget to start my day with the Lord and I realize, when the day seems to be falling apart, what was missing. Good thing He is patient and waiting for us to come to Him.
Oh, and thanks for the encouragement about the nighttime potty problems with Camille. I know this will not last forever. It's just so hard not to compare her to others.
Take Care!
