A multitude of things...

Hello all...
Yes, I do still exist but since school has started I go all the time it seems. This week has been spent taking care of a sick kid, xc practice, cheer practice, grading papers, etc. I started this post almost two weeks ago so I will finish what I was saying and then move on.

So since I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a teacher, a coach, a friend...so on...I have a multitude of things going through my head. And Iknow that talking to Jesus will be the only way that I can sort them out. My son switched to a toddler bed this weekend (he had a crib that converts). I thought "Oh this will be easy. He already knows how to sleep in a regular bed so a toddler bed should be a piece of cake!" WRONG! He wakes up in the middle of the night, stands at his door with blanket in hand crying "mommy, daddy, mommy, dadddy..." Last night just absolutely broke my heart. Instead of the usual mommy, daddy...he is standing by the door saying "wock" aka "rock". He wanted to me to rock him back to sleep. Even though it was 2 or 4 in the morning...I don't remember...how could I turn down a chance to rock my little man to sleep. Long story short...the bed was hard to get used to...for about 2-3 days, he took his blanket with him to the baby sitter. We have since over come that and sleep in the bed most nights with no problem.

Now up to date...

Tonight is my first night without my kiddo in a long time. I can definitely tell I am prego because I almost cried when my mom and dad pulled away with him. I had to call people just so I wouldn't cry. He is an absolute hoot. When it was time to go with my parents tonight, he just said bye...to me! He was ready to go with them. Yes, that breaks my heart but at the same time makes me feel great that he knows them and likes being with them...I think all the tractors and cows and horses and dogs may have a little to do with it too but I know he likes them. Last Saturday was his first time out to the deer lease. He was dressed all in camo, ready to go hunting. Hubby was taking a picture of him before we left while I was still getting ready...go figure. It was the cutest thing though...hubby had to get down on one knee to reach kiddo's level. Next thing you know, kiddo is kneeling on one knee also, just like daddy. I will post the picture soon...baby steps people...baby steps. Back to the hunting...my kiddo wouldn't be a good hunting partner right now. Anytime he sees ANYTHING in the woods, he points and yells "deer!" Not what daddy wants...fortunately we were not hunting and he won't be going with daddy until many more years from now.

Kiddo got his flu shot last Friday. Saturday night he started running a low grade fever. Needless to say, it didn't go away and kept going up. We thought it was just the shot. Finally took him to the doctor Tuesday night (one of those late clinics), We were there for almost 3 hours! While in the exam room we watched chicken little and cars, played with the tounge depressers, the gloves, the blood pressure cuff, and finally fell asleep until they came in to test for strep (spelling?). It was a LONG night! But he finally got to stay home on Wednesday with daddy and got about 5 extra hours of sleep! It did him good because his fever went away. Thank you, Lord! About the flu shot...as we were driving to the doc's office, I was talking on the phone to my mom. As we passed Sonic and Jack-n-the-Box, my son yells "eat!" I have no idea where he got that from because we gave up eating out a long time ago!

Now that this post is forever long...I am about to call it a night. JH basketball tourney this weekend and XC meet on Saturday...guests on Saturday night and sleep on Sunday. Before I know it I am back in my classroom with my little (high school) munchkins! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the rain...if you are near me!

BTY...good report from doctor today. Need to stay off my feet a little more but that is hard to do being a teacher and coach and trying not to get too fat with this kiddo. No bed rest yet so I am okay for now. Probably will be induced when the time comes because I am a little OCD and only want my doctor delivering my baby, but that is still 4 months away. Love to you all!