So, after a few days being tied to the house I have been set free for a day. Little R is riding the motrin wave and flying high. In fact, she was up at 6:30 this morning. Very unseasonable for a little girl who usually peeks out from under her covers closer to 7:45 ish. My girls appreciate sleeping in. I like that, as so do I. She cuddled for a little bit, then tired of trying to lie still and quiet, as Mommy pretended to drift back to sleep. It didn't really happen. She did eventually head off in search of the TV though. Bad Mommy tucked back under snuggly warm blankets and tried to remember where I was in my dream. Ack, day has begun...
When I did eventually rise, the sun was streaming in through the windows. It looked like a beautiful morning, that deserved embracing. Sniff. Motivation just not up to snuff yet though. After dosing everyone with their morning meds, we headed out to face the day. Despite complaints from R that she wanted another medicine and tears that she wasn't getting it, we left the house. I expected her to attach herself to my leg at Daycare, after spending the last two days with me, but she entered the room with her regular smiles. Kisses goodbye and the day was mine!
The day is mine. Sigh. Now the clouds have reformed. Oh well. I saw an old friend at my new yoga class this morning, but missed my other class terribly. Hugs to you Randolph! A nice treat was tea and cookies afterwards though. It was a lovely social setting that I appreciated. Wellspring truly is a magical place. I pray you don't, but if you ever have need it is a wonderfully supporting place. At times I have wondered whether it truly was the place for me, but any time I question I get a resounding "YES" from any and all. The people that walk through their doors have seen such adversity and yes, I am one. I have lived through a cancer journey. I may not have had the disease myself, but as caregiver I have permanaently been painted as well. For some reason it has been weighing with me again this last little while. Oh gray skies! Just blow away already! I need some sunshine in my soul. Pleasant activities in the next little while should help. Dinner with friends after swimming, a playdate tomorrow and birthday party on the weekend. Smiling children tend to rub off on you. Here's hoping
I am anticipating responses, so send out big thank yous to "me", R and L. Knowing that friends are out there and caring makes the day a little brighter.
Namaste
Glad Rylie is feeling better...and wishing blue skies for you.
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PS - you know that 6:30 is totally sleeping in around my house, right? ;)
Haha...hours later, and I only just got your reference when you said you were expecting a response from "me". I am still a little slow from this cold, I guess, because I was trying to figure out why you would respond to yourself!!! Duh! :)
ReplyDeleteteehee! And yes, I thought of you when I was complaining about the early hours here. My kids are trained well though. 7:30 is about as early as we like it on a regular basis. I dread the thought of school though. Blah!
ReplyDeleteOn a different note, Rylie seems almost 100% recovered, but dear Taryn has now been struck down. She complained of a tummy ache all day and proceeded to throw up as she was getting into her carseat after leaving swim lessons. She has had loose bowels and thrown up once more after going to bed. I suppose I should go to sleep in case it is a rough night again. So much for dinner tonight. Sigh...
Oh my goodness. You have had a rough, rough go of it this fall/winter with all the assorted bugs on the go. Poor you!
ReplyDeleteI do hope your night was quiet and that all the "action" was done for the day...these things usually go through quickly. My fingers are crossed for you, my friend.
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Hi Katherine,
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that Rylie is feeling better and was able to go to daycare yesterday. Happy too that you could attend Yoga, make new friends and miss old ones. Over the moon with your hugs!!
I kind of had a revelation this morning. You know that I have always referred to you as my hero. Glancing through my little edition of 'The Prophet' I realized why. Love to you is not about 'having God in your heart' but rather 'being in the heart of God'.
Your devotion to family and friends assures you of a special place in God's heart.
Take care,
Randolph
Hope Taryn is feeling well. Poor K. Life is not easy for a hero. There is always a new crisis to surmount, a new villain to be subdued, a new enemy to conquer. What more can I say? You will triumph still!! You will win again!! You will come out on top!!
ReplyDeleteI will watch, I will marvel.
Randolph
I am happy to report that both Taryn & Rylie seem to be on the mend today. I finally got my dryer put back together again, so have steadily been working my way through the laundry (from sick kids and just plain old dirty clothes). Once boots are dry & car seat is back together, we are ready to head out into the world again!
ReplyDeleteBoy! You have had a crappy week! Glad to hear that things are on the rise though and you can head out into the world again!
ReplyDeleteHere's to a quiet night of nothingness!
PS Glad us friends could bring some sunshine into your dull week. :) If you need to see some flowers... see my blog! ;)