Whirlwind

I cannot write about all that has gone on in the last few weeks. We've had some highlights and some definite low lights. But that's life, right? Unfortunately, we live in a fallen world which means bad, sad and terrible things happen along with the great and glorious. I love that I get time here, and I certainly don't want it cut short, but I do long for the day when all the tears are wiped away and there is no more pain or suffering. We are blessed and I am truly thankful for all the Lord has given our family and how He sustains us. I won't depress you with the low lights, but I hope you will enjoy the pictures and highlights:

Elle's school Easter party

(I got there a little late and only got pictures of going home!)

Making Easter Story cookies the night before Easter. Thanks for the idea, Darby. We plan to make it an Easter tradition.

A little over two weeks ago, Grady developed an ear infection and pink eye in both eyes. The first round of antibiotics didn't get it, so we began round two last Thursday. I had just been bragging about how long it had been since Elle had been sick. I should know not to do that. She started swimming lessons last week and started coughing a little but I was hoping it was just the cool pool water (although the lessons are inside in the heated pool at the YMCA). Fever broke out on Friday and is still running. The doc this morning diagnosed as "walking pneumonia" which to me, sounds sort of worse than it is. She also had a little infection in one ear (the first ever!) and in to her sinuses and eyes. So... she is also on an antibiotic for ten days and her trusty inhaler every four hours. She has been miserable to say the least. We've certainly watched our fair share of movies though. Guess this is kind of a "low light", but like I said, I'm not complaining and I'm thankful because it could always be worse. But with all this sickness, we didn't get to go to any of the Easter festivities over the weekend, but we did our share of rejoicing here with our kids that He is Risen.

In other happenings around the household, I did manage to barely scrape by on my blood sugar test. The reading should be less than 140. Mine was 140. Thankfully, the doctor said that was okay and even let me skip my 30 week appointment. Probably should be going easy on the sweets though. Next Tuesday will be my 32 week check-up.

We went ahead and changed Elle's room around to be "their" room", although Grady doesn't get to start bunking for probably 2-3 more months. I guess sooner if he starts climbing out of the crib. For some reason, I envision his transition to a big bed to be a little rockier than Elle's. Maybe his spunky personality? There's so much more room in there now. I love it! And Elle likes it too. Just a few more touches (mostly on the wall) and I'll put up some pictures. I also managed to sew curtains for baby's room and have been sewing for our master bedroom make over! I am SO excited about this I cannot stand it! We are going to feel like we're at the beach all the time...

That's all for now. The kids are sleeping and I need to do the same. I hope all you know that I do read your blogs. I just don't always take the time to comment, but I'm there and reading and interested so keep me posted on your lives.