We had a great time camping last weekend! We stayed at a nice place called Wyalusing park in Prarie Du Chien, and it turned out really well! We stayed with George and JoAnn, and had a fun time hanging out with family! We didn't have too many campfires, mainly used our wood burning stove inside the tent to heat the place, and cook yummy soup! The kids enjoyed their time, but for the most part of the trip Adalai was sick with a fever. The pic above is her in her chair that she layed in for most of the day Sunday (between time in Mommy and Grandma's lap!) bundled up! The nights were cold, but we stayed toasty by the stove. It was really nice! We were a bit late to catch our annual apple orchard stop, so that means we'll have to make carmel apples at home! We had a nice supper with Geo & J before heading back home, and got home late last night. Today we have spent time catching up on shopping and chores!
Although I haven't actually seen her yet, I have heard that "Doms" (which is what my kids call her) is doing really great. I am so thankful! I am so blessed because the Lord is good in helping her to heal so well... I can't wait to see her!
We are getting prepared today to go camping with George and JoAnn (and maybe my bro-I-L/fam) for the weekend. I am kind of excited, but nervous at the same time, as it has been increasingly cold outside and the kids have never camped before. I have actually not camped for a few years either! My husband and his dad have a woodburning stove in the tent that we are going to be sleeping in, just not sure how comfortable it will be for the kids and I. I am sure we'll do fine, and I can't wait to go to the apple festival that we are going to hit up on the way home. Yay for yummy apples! I am going to try and snatch up a bushel to make some treats for us... My friend Katie gave me a good idea last night, she was making apple butter and butternut squash soup... mmmm sounds great!
I have been wanting to post pictures, but have forgotten until now... The one of Wyatt is on a turtle is at one of the malls that we visited while we were in PA... Adalai decided to crawl up into Kelly's comfy chair and snuggle up and go to sleep! She is so funny!
Anyhow, I wish we could go back there to visit this week. Ugh... This week is going to be hard... Grams is having her surgery in a couple of hours. They aren't sure how well the chemo/radiation secluded the tumor that they are removing, so they aren't able to even really tell her what to expect as an outcome to her operation. Please pray with me today as Grams goes in. I am exhausted cuz of the weather, which doesn't help things, but we are heading out to Waukesha right now to have both of the kids check ups. I am actually really excited because I want to get suggestions from our new pediatrician on Wyatt's eating habits (or lack there of!) and have some questions answered on sleep/potty training. Anyhow, it is good for me to have this appointment scheduled for this morning in particular!
Lately, I have been trying to really focus on keeping our apartment in really good shape... but I have noticed that my attention has focused more on that, then on playing with my kids... I mean we still find time to play together and stuff everyday because we are together all day, but I find that all of a sudden it is naptime in the afternoon, and I am wondering, what actual time did I spend with each of my kids individually. I really need to re-establish what my priorities are! I am all of a sudden filled with anxiety over some things, and came to realization last night that my worries need to be handed to God, and that I really just need to enjoy my children where they are right now. I want to get working on potty training with Wyatt and stuff, but all of that aside, I just want to play and hang out with them! I mean, Wy will only be three once, and Adi will only be 18 months for a bit longer too.... they are such amazing kids, SO hilarious, and totally smart. I just need to think about my kids first and worry about work/cleaning/ and other things at a seperate time! So, this morning, I am thinking we are going to take a walk, and then hang out around the house, playing with toys, and having Wyatt sitting on the potty, and just spend time hanging out! In the afternoons, it has been getting kind of busy for us, because as soon as school is out, the kids have their friends over, and play, next thing I know it is bedtime! So, I want to make it a daily goal to work on potty training, do Wyatt's educational work book with him in the morning, and just play and have fun! Also, calming down when something goes wrong (like last night when my daughter thought it would be funny to throw a full bowl of cereal on the floor~! gggrrrrhhhhhuuuggh) and not stressing so much!
Nothing too much else is new... Ben is working this weekend since they have overtime at his work, so we are heading out shopping tomorrow and then home for nap and playing the rest of the afternoon!
I am really thankful for technology today... I mean I am everyday... but today I found a friend through facebook, who I really connected with a long time ago, and now we get the opportunity to rebuild/build on to our relationship because of these networking and such websites, and I am so thankful!
Tomorrow I am having breakfast with a friend that I have had for quite awhile and I am thankful that we can still meet on occasion to chat over coffee and mmmmm pancakes, and she can see the kids and hang out with me. I absolutely love these times, and am so thankful for God's blessings. They are abundant in my life, and I am so thankful.
I rearranged our living room in our apartment today. Needed to be changed a bit so I can declutter, and work on the "fall clean out!"... it is really nice to sit at our desk tonight and feel like my cleaning for once accomplished something. Sometimes that is what makes my job frustrating... I clean and clean and clean, and then whatever I have just spent a ton of time cleaning, inevitably gets messed up... and sometimes only a few mintues after I clean it. Just like the kitchen... the entirety of my kitchen gets cleaned about 5 times a day. Dishes (since spending time with Kel!) have been done about 3-4 times a day! Oh my gosh that is not completely green, but I can't stand mess... I am tired of mess.. but tired of cleaning... what's a girl to do? Just keep on cleanin'!
