Happy Thanksgiving! November 23, 2006
“O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.”
Psalm 30:12
I just noticed that my blog was added to Connie’s list of links. Thank you, Connie.
Crying Over Spilt Milk November 18, 2006
Last night at dinner one of my boys spilled his glass of milk all over the table. At first, I just wanted to add the table to my list of every-growing things to clean; but I quickly decided that milk all over the floor couldn’t wait for me to find the list and a pen that actually worked. As I was wiping up the mess, I started to think about where the saying about not crying over spilt milk came from. And in an instant, I knew. This stay-at-home MOM (mother of multiples) can only take so much. I just needed something small to cry about because if I started to cry about the bigger stuff I might not ever stop. I needed to release just enough pressure to get through another bedtime routine. Here’s to hoping that tomorrow is without the need for spilt milk.
Life is Stranger than Fiction November 15, 2006
If you don’t know me, you might not believe what I am about to write. Be assured it is ALL true. Please note that this post is not a solicitation for sympathy, it is just the answer to the frequently asked “how are you”. I usually reply with “fine, how are you” but here is the real truth.
I am stressed out beyond belief. Oh, that felt good to admit!
It all started in 2004.
January: My father broke his neck- requiring a titanium rod for repair.
After 2 yrs of trying to sell a house, we were finally free; homeless but free to move back to Portland. We were also expecting our 2nd child.
February: We bought a house but could not get the seller to move out, even after he had our money.
March: We learned that baby #2 was bringing a brother with him.
A good friend of the family (my sisters’ father-in-law) was diagnosed with cancer.
April: We had to buy a new car to accommodate our expanding family and my belly.
May: May was such a good month. Nothing memorable happened.
June: My mother fell and broke her leg (a double compound fracture).
July: The boys were born 5 weeks early. Miraculously, they were perfectly healthy and able to leave the hospital at 4 days old!
August: I fell down the stairs and cracked my tailbone. What a pain in the backside that was!
September: The family friend died. We had to discuss the death of “Papa” with our 2 1/2 yr old.
October-December: Other than diapers, bottles, and an out of town husband I don’t remember much.
Jan 2005-Oct: Still a haze
Oct: My husband started a new job and was gone for 10 weeks. I have no idea how single parents survive.
Jan 2006- May: My husband was away from home (out of the country) for 17-22 days at a time. Total Insanity!
May: Southwest Airlines finally called requesting an interview. Life was starting to look up. The boys were getting easier (or were we just adapting?).
May 29: Chris and I were in an accident in his father’s Triumph GT6. Totaled the car and my body. I spent 4 days in the hospital, 8 weeks in a back brace and arm cast. I was unable to do anything. My children had to go to my parents (2 hours away). I still see therapist and doctors multiple times per week.
June: Chris was offered the job of a lifetime! SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, baby!
July 21: The brace came off, the cast cut away! I felt so free. Lots of pain but making progress.
July 28: My parents were returning the children to us when they were in an accident. They were stopped on I-5 when someone rear-ended them at 75 mph.
August: Chris left for 40 days of training. I really don’t like training. I am so thankful that this is the last job he will ever have (at least that’s the plan, but I know plans don’t always work out…Ugh…)
September: Chris was still gone. Our daughter started Kindergarten. What a delight she is!
October: My pilot came home…Briefly…
Today: Chris was in another car accident (again, not his fault). Another British car was taken off the road for good this afternoon.
I sit here wondering, what more can my family take? I almost have to laugh as I re-read this. I’m the one living this and I can hardly believe it.
I know that in the BIG (really big) scheme of things, my life is good. I have an amazing husband (”amazing” doesn’t even do him justice), healthy children, good friends (you know who you are, thank you), and good relationships with extended family. So, I am not complaining. I am just documenting…Venting…Asking for a break from our “adventure”…
I’m at a loss… November 12, 2006
I really want to keep this blog thing up, but I can’t think of anything good to say. Suggestions, anyone?
