We've had some kids sick...first with colds off and on for awhile. Then, Livy wasn't feeling well one day, went to sleep early on the couch, complaining of her stomach not feeling well. Got up later, turned white as a sheet. I warned Kenny she was going to be sick and a couple of seconds later....my prediction came true. Then the next day Jonah complained of his stomach, laid on the couch for a few hrs, then the same story. I knew it was coming, just a matter of when. I wonder who's next? Hopefully no one. 8 kids and sickness put the fear of God in us--lol....and heaven help us if we get down.... Tensions rise a little. And I don't know if that makes the best nurse, especially if we're sick. Like the quote on my sidebar says "if things go reasonably well, a household of children....." True...but when they don't...a whole other story. When I hear another lg. family expecting again, I have to admit while I'm very happy for them, I'm glad it's not me. Just a yr. or so ago, I never thought I'd say that; but now, for us, it's true. I can't redeem myself anymore than i already have.
Brandon and Laura went to the mall today with some other kids to do some Christmas shopping and a scavenger hunt. They got home in time to join Jonah, Ben, and cousin Derek's b.d. party. We had hot dogs and chips and ice cream cake. I'm glad everyone got to come. It was fun and nice!
We went out last night because some of the kids wanted to go to the other mall. Ben was excited....we went through a sobriety checkpoint on the way and the police flashed their lights in the car, checking seat belts, my driver's license. Thank goodness Brandon was there to get it out of my wallet. It was stuck under something and I'd been too nervous to get it out that quickly. They must have been looking for something else because they were shining their lights underneath the cars, but everything was fine. The pet store was fun. Laura liked the puppies and kittens. Ben liked the tarantulas. Brandon didn't like any of them--(he's been here the longest and endured more animal drama so I can understand that--lol). Emily and I played with the kittens who scratched our fingers....they were so cute. I wanted to take one or two home, but we have enough already...3's plenty. I don't succumb so easily anymore to temporary feelings of wanting to take someone home. I realize the work involved no matter how cute and cuddly they are. But I'll still always like to help something or someone if they need it...that'll never go away. And there was a funny cockatiel who kept saying hi. I love a smart bird who can carry a conversation. We tried to teach him bye but he wasn't interested.
I'm not excited about next week...yuck...no-fun-surgery. But this time next weekend, life will go on. And 2 wks. until Christmas. I can't believe it. I hope I can get this thing together and get some presents wrapped. I just want to stay warm and snuggle under a blanket. It's getting cold outside!
