So here are some good things that have happened recently:
- Adam is just so so great. I think the 3 month mark is a wonderful baby stage because they are so cute, content most of the time, and aren't that frustrated with their world yet. They are just so happy to be with you and enjoy what you are doing. I am loving it because I know things will not always be this way.
- Slooooowly the weather here is getting more tolerable.
- My hip pain hasn't woken me up in the last week! (More on this in the "bad" section below)
- God has faithfully provided babysitters to watch my kids at home during my numerous doctor/chiropractic visits. When I heard how often the chiropractor wanted me to come in, I almost died. Who is going to watch my kids??? And the office is 30 minutes from my house. But I have learned to be calm and just ask God to provide. How cool that two of my neighbors, as well as a girl who is homeschooled, have been able to do it every time? I have four different appointments this week and I have not had a problem getting childcare. I say this not to brag because I know it is hard for a lot of people, but to encourage you to pray and ask God and see what He does.
- One of my last minute doctor appointments last week was a nightmare for several reasons, and it didn't help that I had the kids in tow. However, while we were in the big waiting room, John breaks out singing the Star Spangled Banner. The whole place got quiet (he didn't realize the attention he was getting) and when he was done, everyone cheered. The nurses even came out with lollipops for him. Very cute. It broke me of my bad mood for about 20 seconds.
Now for a few bad things:
- I officially received my worst haircut ever. I am now the proud owner of a mullet. Seriously. It is awful. I can not wear my hair down for next three or four months! Thank goodness we didn't have Tara lined up to take pictures of us.
- We are still at square one with my hip pain. For those who don't know, I have this mysterious pain in my right hip that appeared last August. It seems to really be aggreviated when I run, but it will also rear its head when I do other activities or sometimes when I am just standing. The pain moves all around my hip so it doesn't just stay in one place. No doctor has been able to help me, and I have been to three physical therapists without any luck. I am now on to the chiropractor to see if he can help, and I have an appointment with orthopedics this week. I can get very discouraged because it has been so long and no one seems to know what it is. I really miss running too. I was reading Psalms the other day and I came across this familiar verse:
Psalm 27:13- I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
That verse gives me hope. God is good and I will see His goodness in this situation. God knows what is going on and He will heal me in due time. I just need to keep up
hope!
- Lastly- what is happening to our two-year-old?? He has become very defiant. Any tips? And please don't tell me, " Oh just wait till he's three!" or "Just wait till he is a teenager!" I can't stand it when people say that stuff. We need encouragement!!
We have a thumb-sucker!
The Statue of Liberty
Cheers!
4 comments:
I hope your hip pain improves! That is no fun and it's a major bummer to have a stress-reliever (like running) taken away from you.
As far as the defiance, Holly and John are really close in age. We are going through the same thing and it can be SO frustrating. There are days where I am just at my wits end. I have had to start playing hard ball a bit and take (or threaten to take) away something I know she really enjoys- privilidges, toys, etc if she continues the behavior or defies me. If she is being defiant and won't get her shoes on, I have called whoever we were going to see and told them we couldn't come (if it's a play date she was looking forward to). Now that I follow through she does take it more seriously when I ask or tell her to please do something. It can be very testing, though! Oh, and I take lots of hot baths and drink tea to try and calm down when my nerves are shot :) Hugs!
I also wanted to share this link that I found really helpful for when I'm feeling really frustrated (not that you yell or spank but, if you're anything like me, there are times when it's hard to know what to do not to lose your marbles!):
http://codenamemama.com/2010/08/31/100-things-to-do-instead-of-yelling-or-spanking/
I am totally going to check out that '100 things' list! I feel like my default thing to do is yell. Caroline is a bit younger but I have found that 'taking turns' or giving her options when it doesn't matter help with the disobeying/control issue. And I love thumb babies--they are so content :)
We go thru the "defiance" off & on all the time. The best thing that helps us is to be consistent with our discipline...even if that means time outs and spankings more often than we'd like. But usually it's just a short phase and they are back to their sweet self soon :) I feel your pain on the bad hair cut. I got one a few months ago and have been growing out bangs & layers FOREVER. I have such thin hair I REALLY look terrible with it down & straight!! But at least we have hats, rubberbands and bobby pins right :) Stay strong Momma..you're doing great!!
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