We got home on Saturday early afternoon from a great trip (though lots of learning for Matt and me as we figure out how to do these kinds of things well, and I learn to single-parent through hotel stays when Matt is otherwise very occupied). There was a stomach bug roaming through the group we traveled with, attacking children and adults alike, and on Saturday evening when Lydia started complaining of a hurting tummy I thought we were goners.
But it turns out she might have just over-dosed on her spaghetti dinner and after a bit of couch rest she headed off to bath and bed with no issues. Oh so grateful! Now almost three days after any potential exposure, it seems that we dodged the bullet - and I hope I don't come back tomorrow morning with reports of someone tossing their cookies during the night!!! Our kids are so stinking healthy I can hardly explain it - in all of 2011 I took them to the doctor a total of ZERO times! [Confession: I am slow to take them in, and our doctoring resources are limited, so I tend to pass out a dose or two of Children's Tylenol and wait it out, but still..... zero doctor visits in 12 months for three kids under five, thankyouJESUS!]
Sunday was a lazy pajamas-all-day-long kind of affair, just what we needed :) The big-brother-to-be and his sisters had a blast digging through baby clothes - Isaac is particularly possessive of this little sleeper, which he wore as an infant. Most all of our baby clothes are in America, so Grandma packed up the earliest, most necessary items and sent a box - which the girls commandeered and are using as baby doll accessories. Seems this newest little one will return home from the hospital and I'll be gathering clean changes of clothes from baby dolls around the house :)
And then this morning we woke with plans... which were somewhat de-railed when we got another REFERRAL!!!!!!!! Woo-hoo! Just like last time, we have a limited amount of time to decide if this little guy is a good fit for our family. Details limited at this point, but PLEASE PRAY!!!
Still hard to wrap my heart and head around this idea that 2012 will bring two new additions to our family. It's gonna be a wild ride :)
2 comments:
Still praying for God's wisdom to guide your decision. All in His good timing. Love the picture of Isaac - such a little man now!
Love to you all-
robin & micahel
Glad you've gotten one box. Glad no bugs at your house, and what I ride we are on with you guys. We are praying for all of us. My neck has a tendency to knot up, trying to trust Jesus the help and peace to hear this families crazy wonderful fun exciting adventures. Love to you all. Jan
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