Ahhh... The smell of ham in the oven, I put it in frozen last evening and cooked it on low overnight.. This morning I added scalloped potatoes.
You might be wondering why I am writing at this hour of the morning.. When church started at 9am??
There are under the weather people in this household. The oldest and the youngest to be exact.
I think I know what the youngest's problem is.. Teething. He had high temps during the night. Actually before he went to bed he had 102.2 Then he woke up a little before 4 AM and was burning hot again. I nursed him and gave him Motrin. But, he still thrashed. I rubbed him all over with a cool wet cloth.. And gave him a bottle of cold juice. He soon settled down. But I spent over an hour up..
And the oldest's problem? Not sure. He says his tummy ache comes and goes. He has a headache off and on. Refused supper last night. Slept from about 6 pm on.. I gave him something for fever as he was a wee bit extra warm. Thought it might knock what he had.. But, he still is not feeling well. So, Momma got Miss Damaris up and ready, and her and Emery went with Daddy to church.
Why is it that you can clean until you are cleaned out and the place still looks like you never cleaned? I am having a hard time dealing with that issue right now. I mean, I have 3 big healthy energetic children and 1 very full of energy baby. Somehow this place gets turned upside down every day. Can't figure it out. It should not be hard to pick up as you go.. Or so I think. But, maybe I haven't trained them to do it yet?? I keep thinking One day I will wish for it to be messy again, just so I can do something.. But, until then, I will wear myself out trying to clean!
Try as I might, I cannot keep things back from the edge of the tables and counters, etc. far enough for little fingers, Merlin's, to not get. Last evening he managed to get a Kleenex box. O the mess! and, I might add, that the joy of pulling things out and flinging it is his favoritest thing to do! If he can pull and pitch he is not happier! My purse, the diaper bag, the cupboards, yes, my dishes go flying! The toybox, bookshelves, end table, Big Sister's room! O the mess he creates in her play corner, with her dishes and dollies! He will even drag them out to the dining room! O and don't get me started on clothes baskets.. No matter how neatly they are folded, he has got to redo it! O and when I have a load that needs hanging out or putting in dryer, My dryer is on back porch, so I need to put it in a basket and take it there. He finds the basket while I am reloading the washer, I come and discover the basket being emptied! He will sometimes see me coming and take off giggling! Yes, he is walking.. All over and it don't help to keep things put in place, because he finds more stuff walking than crawling, I think.. He is higher and can see more..
Another thing he loves is CORDS! Very dangerous, I know, but if he spies a cord plugged in he will pull it out. Mema was vacuuming and he saw the cord, she was not aware he does this. He pulled it out and she was left with a puzzled look! His poor paddies get smacked for that. He has a resiliance and determination which make it hard to get the message across at times.. One day I will look back and wish for these days..
Why is it that when we are going through tough times, we whine and fuss? Then years later we look back and wish for them days?? I am trying to not fuss and whine now so I can look back with pleasure on these days.. Instead of wishing for easier times.. These might be the easier times.
We are halfway through this month. Time is swiftly flying by. Was in Walmart yest. and they are all Christmas already! With one aisle and parts of 2 others of Thanksgiving stuff.. It is not even the end of November.. WHY are they so early this year?? Seems rather strange to me. Or maybe I just don't remember last couple years. I know last year I was getting ready for Thanksgiving with a giant ball in front of me. Which popped not even 2 weeks later.
Well, I need to go finish dinner preps and go take a looong soaker. I sorta pushed it off, since I knew I was staying home. Get a nice dinner ready and then hit the tub.. Hopefully Merlin will let me.. Should have went before now, as he has been sleeping for several hours.. Yikes.. Never thought of that. Well, will have to see what comes of it.. Maybe will have to shorten the time soaking.
To all a cheerful day, the blessings of the Lord be with you all.. on this blessed and beautiful Lord's Day..
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