Something has Audrey all congested and has made me extremely dizzy. I have been dizzy for hours now. That can't be normal. I don't ever remember being this dizzy for so long.
Since she doesn't feel well, I am letting her watch more TV than normal. I actually try not to put the TV on at all for her, but do limit to just an hour if it does go on. But she's sick and not wanting to play or anything, so on comes Wall-E.
It starts out playing "Put on Your Sunday Clothes" from the musical "Hello Dolly!". I was in it twice in high school. My church's production was better though and I did get a better part as well: Ermengarde. It's been so long since I've acted. I sort of miss it, but don't know if I could do it again.
Anyway, just some thoughts.
Audrey is getting a kitchen for Christmas from her Grammie and Gramps. It came today. She hasn't noticed the large box in the front room :) Brent and I will put it together so she will see it Christmas morning. That will be fun.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Christmas is Coming!
So we've caught 2 more mice since my last post. What the heck?! Hoping this house sells soon for so many reasons.
I can't believe it will be Christmas Day a week from today. I am so excited! We went to a party at our Japanese church last night, but had to leave at the beginning of the program because Audrey was being very disruptive. There were a lot of new faces that we felt needed to hear the message, so we removed ourselves.
I hadn't slept well the night before as well as the previous couple, so I was glad to leave. Thankfully last night I got a full night of sleep.
I've been thinking about all these horrid bits of news I've been getting lately. The worst involves one of my brothers and I won't post it now, but please be in prayer for him. That is all he has been asking for. I will just say that I know the Grinch who stole Christmas is his MIL.
Brent is turning 30 after Christmas, so I am throwing a surprise party in Houston when we visit. He knows there's a party, but he has no idea I invited every friend I could think of who still lives in Houston or may be visiting family. Of course, there will be a lot of family there too. My (absolutely wonderful) MIL and I have had fun planning it together.
This time of year is always so quick!
I can't believe it will be Christmas Day a week from today. I am so excited! We went to a party at our Japanese church last night, but had to leave at the beginning of the program because Audrey was being very disruptive. There were a lot of new faces that we felt needed to hear the message, so we removed ourselves.
I hadn't slept well the night before as well as the previous couple, so I was glad to leave. Thankfully last night I got a full night of sleep.
I've been thinking about all these horrid bits of news I've been getting lately. The worst involves one of my brothers and I won't post it now, but please be in prayer for him. That is all he has been asking for. I will just say that I know the Grinch who stole Christmas is his MIL.
Brent is turning 30 after Christmas, so I am throwing a surprise party in Houston when we visit. He knows there's a party, but he has no idea I invited every friend I could think of who still lives in Houston or may be visiting family. Of course, there will be a lot of family there too. My (absolutely wonderful) MIL and I have had fun planning it together.
This time of year is always so quick!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Dang AF.
Ugh. I do not feel good today. My once a month little joy. The dark day doesn't help, then everyone around me has been really mean to me, not returning emails, or is a screaming 2 year old. I just want to curl up in a ball and let it not be today any more.
I've got dinner on the stove. Made a stew made of leftovers and I am a little concerned. I will be so annoyed if it not very good.
Sorry this is a bummer post. Praying for a better day tomorrow. Or maybe when Brent gets home it'll get better.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Eek!
Tonight we got back from bringing dinner to our friends who just had a baby and I am starving. I immediately got to the crock pot and shovel out my delicious southwest chicken soup. I say a quick prayer and dive in while Brent starts to get his bowl.
Then I hear the weirdest sound coming from DH. He makes some pretty odd noises, but I can't even describe this one. Dying marine life? Yeah, that's all I can come up with. He does that sort of thing all the time and usually it has to do with Audrey. It always freaks me out. So I glance over and he says, "I just saw the mouse!"
Oh great. Here I am eating my dinner with the spoon I had left on the counter and I had served myself with the ladle I had also left on the counter. Great. I have probably eaten mouse germs. Joy.
We finally get a bowl over it and I call my parent's to see what they want me to do with it. I am thinking maybe my brother would want it. I kind of have a soft spot for mice. I had a pet one growing up. No. Take it out in the yard and let the dog Bluebonnet deal with it. Bluebonnet was quick with the execution and was appreciative of the attention and entertainment. Now we've put out all sorts of traps. I keep on thinking of the movie Ratatouille. There's probably a whole nest of them up in the attic.
*Shudders*
Time to move.
Then I hear the weirdest sound coming from DH. He makes some pretty odd noises, but I can't even describe this one. Dying marine life? Yeah, that's all I can come up with. He does that sort of thing all the time and usually it has to do with Audrey. It always freaks me out. So I glance over and he says, "I just saw the mouse!"
Oh great. Here I am eating my dinner with the spoon I had left on the counter and I had served myself with the ladle I had also left on the counter. Great. I have probably eaten mouse germs. Joy.
We finally get a bowl over it and I call my parent's to see what they want me to do with it. I am thinking maybe my brother would want it. I kind of have a soft spot for mice. I had a pet one growing up. No. Take it out in the yard and let the dog Bluebonnet deal with it. Bluebonnet was quick with the execution and was appreciative of the attention and entertainment. Now we've put out all sorts of traps. I keep on thinking of the movie Ratatouille. There's probably a whole nest of them up in the attic.
*Shudders*
Time to move.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Lost
I keep on worrying about Audrey's speech development. She talks a LOT, but I don't understand most of it. I know it's bad to compare kids, but most kids her age you can carry on a coherent conversation. Not so with my little girl. The pediatrician said at her 2 year appointment not to worry unless she's not up to 50 words by 2 and a half. She's got over twice that, so I guess I shouldn't worry. After all, there aren't charts for adults are there? No "typical" what a 25 year old woman should weigh, how tall, and how many words should be in her vocab?????
I guess this peaked yesterday when I lost Audrey for a little bit. I have no idea how long, maybe it was only 5 minutes, but I thought she was lost. My mom and I were at Penney's. They had cranked up the heater so I got the car keys from my mom, since we were right by the door, to put my coat up. In the minute I was gone, she had gotten away from my mom and decided it would be fun to play hide and seek. She's been playing a lot with Brent and has learned to be really quiet when Daddy is looking for her. When my mom found her, she laughed and ran the opposite direction. Grandmomma gave Audrey quite the pop when she caught up with her. It took mom forever to calm down, she was shaking so badly. It freaked me out too, but somehow I was the one to keep calm. Maybe it's because she felt so bad for losing track of her. I told her that we do NOT play that game in public places. Need to find my kid leash.
I guess this peaked yesterday when I lost Audrey for a little bit. I have no idea how long, maybe it was only 5 minutes, but I thought she was lost. My mom and I were at Penney's. They had cranked up the heater so I got the car keys from my mom, since we were right by the door, to put my coat up. In the minute I was gone, she had gotten away from my mom and decided it would be fun to play hide and seek. She's been playing a lot with Brent and has learned to be really quiet when Daddy is looking for her. When my mom found her, she laughed and ran the opposite direction. Grandmomma gave Audrey quite the pop when she caught up with her. It took mom forever to calm down, she was shaking so badly. It freaked me out too, but somehow I was the one to keep calm. Maybe it's because she felt so bad for losing track of her. I told her that we do NOT play that game in public places. Need to find my kid leash.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Christmas Cheer
We had a glorious concert last night. It was by far the best we've ever done it. The orchestra was perfect, the soloists were phenomenal. I hope there's a good recording I can get my hands on before Christmas... I am sure my MIL would love it!
This morning was Cup of Cheer, something the ladies at my church do just to get together. The only reason I ever go is because my dad's quartet gets that gig. They did a good job. It's something he has always enjoyed doing.
I love this time of year. It's not as busy this year as it was last year. Could be because I am turning more down though. I just have issues with this whole food allergy thing. Even last night at the after party I had people trying to get me to eat. But there was nothing I could eat. Just nuts. So I had those, really good hot apple cider, some of the nastiest limoncello I've had, and a really delightful red wine my friend Katie brought. Usually not a red fan, but this wasn't as dry as reds can be. But back to the food allergy thing, at least I am not gorging myself on things that are not-so-good for anyone, let alone me. I've got to put some sort of positive twist on this!!
I made a gingerbread house today and started a gingerbread church. I left them at my parent's house to set, so I will have to take pictures later. I am kind of impressed with my first attempts. I think I got a little too ambitious with my church though. The steeple is sort of weighing down the roof and so the whole thing is lopsided. Oh well. It's kind of cute, really. Pictures to come!
This morning was Cup of Cheer, something the ladies at my church do just to get together. The only reason I ever go is because my dad's quartet gets that gig. They did a good job. It's something he has always enjoyed doing.
I love this time of year. It's not as busy this year as it was last year. Could be because I am turning more down though. I just have issues with this whole food allergy thing. Even last night at the after party I had people trying to get me to eat. But there was nothing I could eat. Just nuts. So I had those, really good hot apple cider, some of the nastiest limoncello I've had, and a really delightful red wine my friend Katie brought. Usually not a red fan, but this wasn't as dry as reds can be. But back to the food allergy thing, at least I am not gorging myself on things that are not-so-good for anyone, let alone me. I've got to put some sort of positive twist on this!!
I made a gingerbread house today and started a gingerbread church. I left them at my parent's house to set, so I will have to take pictures later. I am kind of impressed with my first attempts. I think I got a little too ambitious with my church though. The steeple is sort of weighing down the roof and so the whole thing is lopsided. Oh well. It's kind of cute, really. Pictures to come!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Reflections
I can't believe it's already December! Every year flies by faster and faster. At the end of the month, Brent's turning 30! I really need to do something for his birthday, but am not too sure where we will be. So I guess I need to make 2 separate plans. Hmmmm.... What to do??
I was reflecting earlier about how different of a place we were at this time last year. We knew we were going to Japan to be missionaries and were going through all of the paper work and interviews. We had met with several churches and organizations to raise money. We had gotten 70% of what we needed promised, all we needed was to just be sent. I was actively trying to learn Japanese. Every thing here seemed so temporary. Best not get too involved. We'll just leave. It's hard to believe we pretty much have lived in my grandparent's house just as long as we had our home in Austin. Lately our pastor has been saying in every service that God is using you right now where you are. You are where He wants you. I feel like he's saying that for my benefit. This time of unemployment/underemployment for Brent has lasted so long. But I hold on to the fact that God knows. This isn't forever. He has provided and has been so good to us. I hear of much worse situations than ours. So I consider myself blessed.
I was reflecting earlier about how different of a place we were at this time last year. We knew we were going to Japan to be missionaries and were going through all of the paper work and interviews. We had met with several churches and organizations to raise money. We had gotten 70% of what we needed promised, all we needed was to just be sent. I was actively trying to learn Japanese. Every thing here seemed so temporary. Best not get too involved. We'll just leave. It's hard to believe we pretty much have lived in my grandparent's house just as long as we had our home in Austin. Lately our pastor has been saying in every service that God is using you right now where you are. You are where He wants you. I feel like he's saying that for my benefit. This time of unemployment/underemployment for Brent has lasted so long. But I hold on to the fact that God knows. This isn't forever. He has provided and has been so good to us. I hear of much worse situations than ours. So I consider myself blessed.
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