It's been pretty long couple of weeks in our house. The kids are doing okay, hubby is booking jobs (finally) and I'm busy with my spring cleaning. But I haven't been quite this exhausted in some time...or this sore. My back is KILLING me lately. This stupid disc... I have a feeling it's never going to get better. It's been a year and a half already, so I think odds are good it'll stay this way. As long as it doesn't get worse, I guess I shouldn't complain!
Hayley is TEETHING. She's drooling, her nose is running, she's fussy, and she's awake all hours of the night. Those of you who talk to me often know, Hayley has been my good little sleeper from the day she was born. None of this waking-up-ever-two-hours business. Of course, when babies, teeth, they cease to be themselves and become something...well, demonic. I love my little stinker, but she's wearing me right down.
Hannah on the other hand, is being exceptionally good for a change. This could be a result of my attempting to spend more time with her and less time doting on the baby. I'm sure she appreciates the extra affection. It's amazing what we can allow ourselves to do when we're not paying attention. Poor Hannah went from being the center of attention to basically being excluded because all my energy was focused on Hayley. Some of you may think this is normal, but I don't think it's particularly fair. Hannah deserves my love too, and she's almost five, so if she doesn't get it, it's not like she's going to forget. Hayley won't remember my ignoring her while she plays in the johnny jump-up to play with big sis instead. But Hannah will notice me parking her in front of the tv to play with Hayley on the floor. SO.. I'm managing to find a way to spend plenty of time with both my girls so I don't miss out on precious moments with either of them!
As for other departments in my life... My mother-in-law is starting chemo in 5 days. Thankfully, the scan earlier this wek revealed that the damn cancer is contained to just the one area. We were afraid it wouldn't be because they took the biopsy from her lymph nodes, and once it hits the lymph nodes it can spread like wild fire. So we were prepared for the worst, and really got the best news we could possibly imagine. It's still going to be a long three months, but thank God, the odds are on our side. I can't help but feel like this has to do with my submitting that prayer request at church last weekend. Geez, God... you sure do work fast!
My sister is moving back down to this area of the state (after doing a stint in the UP) and I am TRULY excited for that. I miss her so much, and I'll actually be able to see her more often than just a couple times a year. Which...is.....AWESOME! My sister and I are like... pickles and chocolate. Two totally different yet wonderful things that can coexist fantastically given the right situation. Meaning... bitch+bitch=sisterly love.
I was supposed to have another familial visitor this week...not surprising THAT didn't work out. My oldest brother, Matt, whom I haven't seen in two years, wa sin my area-ish this week. Of course, he came down with "strep throat" at the last minute. It's sad really... I'm so used to this type of disappointment from him I wasn't even really upset. What do you think that means? I mean, he's never seen our house, he's never met Hayley, and Hannah has NO clue who he is. If he's trying to dissect himself from our family, he's done a pretty damn good job of it. Which is fine... There's not a whole lot of room in my life for THAT much drama, anyway.
But, I digress.
My feet are freezing and Hannah is hungry for some lunch, so I'm heading upstairs. Ciao, ya'll.
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