Well, the jeep is totaled or so we think. We're still waiting for the adjusters findings. You see on Sunday I went to Walmart to get some rocks and a new telephone and on my way home I reached down and turned the steering wheel along with my head and bam!!! I hit four boulders which caused the air bags to deploy and the front axle to break. I also broke my sternum and bruised myself up pretty bad. The good thing is that it was just me, no kids...
I'm doing okay...it hurts to do simple things like turning door handles or pushing the button to open the microwave but I'm getting along okay. The sad part is that now we have to get a new vehicle for our family and right now we're kinda stuck home. Ryan said the funniest and most wonderful thing after he found out I was in an accident and that I was okay...He said, "If you wanted a new car you could have just asked." I had to laugh...
At the scene of the accident I refused an ambulance ride to the hospital and they said that if I start feeling like something is wrong that I should go to the hospital. Well, I felt fine until the adrenaline started wearing off and then my chest was very painful...It even hurt to breath. So, Ryan took me to the hospital and that's when they did a CT scan and found my broken sternum. I thought for sure they'd come back and say that I was just bruised. I was then advised that I should agree to being admitted into the hospital because the pain was going to become very intense and they wanted me there so they could manage it. I agreed, so I spent the night in the hospital with high amounts of pain killers being administered. I'm pretty grateful that that first night I wasn't home and that my pain was being managed because it was pretty bad even with all the pain medicine they were giving me. It's still pretty intense and I was told the pain would be pretty bad for about 4 weeks. I'm not looking forward to the next few weeks but I'll be alright. I'm just still so thankful that I didn't have any of my kids with me.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Early to Rise
I'm just an early riser I've decided...Today I woke up at 4:15 am and went right to work on things I don't normally get to do when my children are awake. For instance, I was able to sit down and have a cup of coffee with the Lord. I read and studied my Bible while drinking a cup of coffee. It was wonderful and what a great way to start the day..? I also do things like taking a shower in peace and checking and sending emails. It's just a good time for me to be up and at it. I'm at my best in the morning.
The kids are doing great. As I've mentioned before Kieran is really looking forward to school being out and I think he's even counting the hours. It's pretty entertaining to hear each day that he only has this many days left. But, what am I going to do with him allllll Summer long? He doesn't realize it yet but he's gonna get very bored at some points. And, therefore he'll drive me crazy. I have lots of weeds that need pulling so I'm sure I can find something for him to do. Hehehe...
Steff is starting to get very dark skin from being out in the sun non-stop. She's such a little sun worshiper. She absolutely loves the sun and water. So, to keep her entertained and out of things that an otherwise adorable 3 year old would get into I simply set up her little pool and put her in her swim suit and she's good to go for hours. At some point she'll decide she's thirsty and hungry and come in for nourishment but other than that she plays and plays.
Sadie is doing well. She's making more sounds that sound more like talking each day and Ryan and I believe it won't be long before she starts to talk. He says a month, I say at least 3...we'll see who gets closer. Not that there's any reward but it is bragging rights.
We've come to the conclusion that Sadie's skin isn't nearly as sensitive as we feared it might be. She's been spending quite a bit of time in the sun without a burn or pink skin in sight. She may be like her brother and tan quite well. I sure hope so, I'd hate for her to be super sensitive to the sun her whole life.
Ryan is doing great...he was able to take the entire weekend off. He went golfing on Friday and Saturday and Sunday he spent time with his family and in the yard. We have one flower garden that has been weed matted and is ready for rocks. One down and many to go...But in all seriousness, I think Ryan needed to have a weekend away from work, he's been getting pretty burned out and the weather couldn't have been better.
So that's all that's new in our lives. We sure pray all is well in your lives and that you are walking with the Lord each day. Please take care of yourselves and remember you are loved by us...
Sincerely,
Tricia
The kids are doing great. As I've mentioned before Kieran is really looking forward to school being out and I think he's even counting the hours. It's pretty entertaining to hear each day that he only has this many days left. But, what am I going to do with him allllll Summer long? He doesn't realize it yet but he's gonna get very bored at some points. And, therefore he'll drive me crazy. I have lots of weeds that need pulling so I'm sure I can find something for him to do. Hehehe...
Steff is starting to get very dark skin from being out in the sun non-stop. She's such a little sun worshiper. She absolutely loves the sun and water. So, to keep her entertained and out of things that an otherwise adorable 3 year old would get into I simply set up her little pool and put her in her swim suit and she's good to go for hours. At some point she'll decide she's thirsty and hungry and come in for nourishment but other than that she plays and plays.
Sadie is doing well. She's making more sounds that sound more like talking each day and Ryan and I believe it won't be long before she starts to talk. He says a month, I say at least 3...we'll see who gets closer. Not that there's any reward but it is bragging rights.
We've come to the conclusion that Sadie's skin isn't nearly as sensitive as we feared it might be. She's been spending quite a bit of time in the sun without a burn or pink skin in sight. She may be like her brother and tan quite well. I sure hope so, I'd hate for her to be super sensitive to the sun her whole life.
Ryan is doing great...he was able to take the entire weekend off. He went golfing on Friday and Saturday and Sunday he spent time with his family and in the yard. We have one flower garden that has been weed matted and is ready for rocks. One down and many to go...But in all seriousness, I think Ryan needed to have a weekend away from work, he's been getting pretty burned out and the weather couldn't have been better.
So that's all that's new in our lives. We sure pray all is well in your lives and that you are walking with the Lord each day. Please take care of yourselves and remember you are loved by us...
Sincerely,
Tricia
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Motorboats, Sun Babies and Baseball
Things are going quite well in our neighborhood. The kids are good and healthy and the only crisis we are having is with our garage door-again...
Sadie is doing well, she started making motorboat sounds this morning and she's been doing it all day long. Still not talking but she understands us and smiles and laughs when we tell her "no." She now likes the outside and runs around and plays just fine. We are so happy that she has accepted being outside.
Steff is a sub baby, she loves being outside...I have to lock her inside so she'll take a nap each day.
Kieran is doing great. He's really looking forward to school being out and he's counting the days. He's doing great in baseball. He's been playing catcher this year. He'd really like to pitch but he's a good sport and knows that he's a great catcher. He has a batting average of 667 which is higher than the team average. And, tonight he hit a triple...which I'm sure raised his batting average a little higher...
Ryan is doing wonderful, of course our stimulus check was a little bit more than we thought so we are able to take care of more things and that always makes him happy.
I am doing well myself. I have been reading more and taking more time to spend with my children. Which I need to do now so, I'm going to end this post. I hope all is well in your world...you remain in my prayers...
Tricia
Sadie is doing well, she started making motorboat sounds this morning and she's been doing it all day long. Still not talking but she understands us and smiles and laughs when we tell her "no." She now likes the outside and runs around and plays just fine. We are so happy that she has accepted being outside.
Steff is a sub baby, she loves being outside...I have to lock her inside so she'll take a nap each day.
Kieran is doing great. He's really looking forward to school being out and he's counting the days. He's doing great in baseball. He's been playing catcher this year. He'd really like to pitch but he's a good sport and knows that he's a great catcher. He has a batting average of 667 which is higher than the team average. And, tonight he hit a triple...which I'm sure raised his batting average a little higher...
Ryan is doing wonderful, of course our stimulus check was a little bit more than we thought so we are able to take care of more things and that always makes him happy.
I am doing well myself. I have been reading more and taking more time to spend with my children. Which I need to do now so, I'm going to end this post. I hope all is well in your world...you remain in my prayers...
Tricia
Monday, May 12, 2008
Things Have Been Good
Things have been going well lately. This weekend was a busy one. Ryan worked on Friday and Saturday and then we had family pictures at the duck pond by Weber State University at 1pm. Then home for some yard work and a nap for me. When I woke up Ryan went golfing with a friend from work. I have to admit I wasn't happy but only because they didn't tee off until 6:30pm and thus he didn't get home until 8:30. It wasn't too bad but it would have been nice to spend that time with him...
Sunday was a good day. I really enjoyed my Mother's Day. Ryan was sweet; first off he got up with the kids all night so I could have a solid night of sleep and he let me go to church all by myself and then I came home to more yard work. It's a good thing I'm coming into this gardening thing because we have lots of flower gardens and a big yard. I received a praise wheel and an origami swan from Kieran and a palm plant from Ryan and the girls. Which is something I've always wanted. It's just a baby so hopefully I can raise it to be a big boy without killing it.
Sunday was a busy day...First off I went to church and came home to plant flowers. I then took the girls over to my mom's to take her her Mother's Day gift. We didn't stay long but at least I saw my mom on her day. As soon as we got back we jetted over to my dad's for a bar-b-que. After that we came home and did some more yard work and then it was off to Ryan's mom's for banana splits. They were yummy...We stayed there for a couple hours and then we came home and simply relaxed. It was a great day and a busy yet wonderful weekend.
Sunday was a good day. I really enjoyed my Mother's Day. Ryan was sweet; first off he got up with the kids all night so I could have a solid night of sleep and he let me go to church all by myself and then I came home to more yard work. It's a good thing I'm coming into this gardening thing because we have lots of flower gardens and a big yard. I received a praise wheel and an origami swan from Kieran and a palm plant from Ryan and the girls. Which is something I've always wanted. It's just a baby so hopefully I can raise it to be a big boy without killing it.
Sunday was a busy day...First off I went to church and came home to plant flowers. I then took the girls over to my mom's to take her her Mother's Day gift. We didn't stay long but at least I saw my mom on her day. As soon as we got back we jetted over to my dad's for a bar-b-que. After that we came home and did some more yard work and then it was off to Ryan's mom's for banana splits. They were yummy...We stayed there for a couple hours and then we came home and simply relaxed. It was a great day and a busy yet wonderful weekend.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Two Games Down...
I just wanted to post an update about how well Kieran is doing in baseball this year...He was a base stealing, sliding little player last night. He even beat the ball home and slid in for a run. The score was 3 to 2 and if my memory serves me correct Kieran scored 2 of those runs...that's completely awesome. The whole team played a great game and as you can see from the score it wasn't a wash out like their first game was. The first game the score was something like 12 to 2. They completely killed the other team at that game. They played great last night and I'd like to encourage anyone who's thinking about attending a game to do so, it will be worth it. You'll be amazed at how well Kieran does and what a great player he is. But, ya know the best part? He's very encouraging...He will always cheer on his team mates and even when the other team does something good he'll cheer them on as well. Like last night, there was a kid that struck out and he told them nice try...It's so great to see his sportsmanship. His daddy taught him well and if he were still alive he'd be very proud.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The Great Conclusion
I've decided my children hate me. Or else they'd let me get a few, not just a couple hours of sleep. I wonder what day 5 without sleep is gonna be like? But seriously, I'll be sleeping great and it never fails one of the girls will get up for some reason or other and destroy the possibility that I'm gonna sleep all night. Tonight it was Miss Sadie, she woke up for no apparent reason what-so-ever. Don't they know that mommies aren't nice when they don't get their sleep? Well they should know, they've been living with me for almost a week.
Well, the Lord has a great way of giving us wake up calls. He sent me a good message the other day...I was at Kieran's baseball game and had the scare of my life. I felt a rush of emotions but mostly fear. I can't really explain it in great detail but Steff wandered off and I only had the general direction in which she went. When I found her she was as scared as I was. And, she was just following some kids through a wooded area. I thought I was going to find someone trying to kidnap my kid and all I could think was, "someone is gonna die." I was ready to kill and it wasn't Steff that was my target. I just wanted her back. Needless to say I won't be bringing my daughters to anymore baseball games.
Kieran did great at his first game. He played catcher the whole game and he did a great job. He's such an awesome little catcher. He even frames the ball for the ump. He'll catch a nice hard throw and hold it for a second while he awaits the umps call. It doesn't matter if it was a ball or a strike he just holds it and lets the ump know it was a solid throw. Usually he'll get a strike out of the deal. It's pretty cool to see. And, have you ever tried to play catcher? It's hard stuff with all that gear on. OH....he also got a kid out at home...the kid slid and Kieran nailed his little butt to the wall first. It was awesome. He did good at batting too. He hit a line drive and unfortunately got out because the kid caught it but it was a beautiful hit anyway.
Well, I've updated you on the latest with the kids and informed you I'm still not sleeping so there isn't much else to say at 2:30 in the morning so I'm gonna go find a semi comfortable place to lay my head and try and catch some more sleep.
Well, the Lord has a great way of giving us wake up calls. He sent me a good message the other day...I was at Kieran's baseball game and had the scare of my life. I felt a rush of emotions but mostly fear. I can't really explain it in great detail but Steff wandered off and I only had the general direction in which she went. When I found her she was as scared as I was. And, she was just following some kids through a wooded area. I thought I was going to find someone trying to kidnap my kid and all I could think was, "someone is gonna die." I was ready to kill and it wasn't Steff that was my target. I just wanted her back. Needless to say I won't be bringing my daughters to anymore baseball games.
Kieran did great at his first game. He played catcher the whole game and he did a great job. He's such an awesome little catcher. He even frames the ball for the ump. He'll catch a nice hard throw and hold it for a second while he awaits the umps call. It doesn't matter if it was a ball or a strike he just holds it and lets the ump know it was a solid throw. Usually he'll get a strike out of the deal. It's pretty cool to see. And, have you ever tried to play catcher? It's hard stuff with all that gear on. OH....he also got a kid out at home...the kid slid and Kieran nailed his little butt to the wall first. It was awesome. He did good at batting too. He hit a line drive and unfortunately got out because the kid caught it but it was a beautiful hit anyway.
Well, I've updated you on the latest with the kids and informed you I'm still not sleeping so there isn't much else to say at 2:30 in the morning so I'm gonna go find a semi comfortable place to lay my head and try and catch some more sleep.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Livin' on 2 Hours of Sleep
I was up literally all night long and for no particular reason other than I could not sleep. I got two total hours of sleep. I slept from 12-1 and 4-5...Don't think I didn't try either because all I did was lay there and do everything I could think of to catch a few zzz's...I counted sheep, I talked to the Shepard, I did deep breathing, meditation...you name it, I bet I tried it. And, yet nothin' but yawning...I feel a little delirious this morning. I really feel kinda dizzy because I'm so tired. My eyes are burning and my back didn't get the rest it needed to recoup itself so it's hurtin all ready. What I wouldn't give for some sleeping pills and a back adjustment.
This weekend was pretty nice. Nothing new to report just that the weather may be making a turn for the better? Don't quote me on that but it just might be. Of course, you watch we'll have one of the hottest summers we've ever had since we've had such a cold Spring. I don't know that I'm too excited for something like that but I'm ready for flowers, humming birds, green grass and swimming in the heat. I know my kids are ready for it too, they're sick of being cooped up in the house and want to get out and run. Steff was even asking Ryan to get her pool out yesterday.
This weekend was pretty nice. Nothing new to report just that the weather may be making a turn for the better? Don't quote me on that but it just might be. Of course, you watch we'll have one of the hottest summers we've ever had since we've had such a cold Spring. I don't know that I'm too excited for something like that but I'm ready for flowers, humming birds, green grass and swimming in the heat. I know my kids are ready for it too, they're sick of being cooped up in the house and want to get out and run. Steff was even asking Ryan to get her pool out yesterday.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Up All Night
I think I'm gonna be up all night. Sadie pooped at some point during her sleep or shortly before she fell asleep and when Ryan came home to go to bed he got her up to change her bum. She decided it was a mighty fine time to be awake and that was an hour ago. I figure by the time she's ready to go back to sleep it will be time for me to get up for the day. It's another sleepless night. I'm getting pretty tired of these and yet pretty used to them too.
I've blogged a lot lately and mostly about my sleepless nights. I guess that's okay, it's life around here. I wonder if Ryan knows what a sleepless night is? I know he's up late but he also has me letting him sleep a minimum of 7 hours a night too. He never has to get up and stay up with kids. He's lucky that way.
It was an interesting day. I managed to sprain my ankle while getting up to use the bathroom at 2 or so in the morning so I could hardly move all day. Which was okay I guess since my back wasn't doing so swell either. It just hurt and I felt uncomfortable all day. It made it hard to do things for my kids and to do things in general. Somehow my house ended up clean though I'm not sure where the energy or physical ability to do that came from.
When Kieran got home from school he was ornery and just a little stinker. He was demanding and just seemed irritated with anything I said to him. Nothing seemed good enough and he was quite mean to me. I didn't like it much at all and I didn't think I deserved it either. It was irritating to be treated so mean by someone I hadn't even done anything to. He snapped out of it though and things went smooth the rest of the night.
I'm thinking this being up and blogging about things stuff sucks. I would much rather be with the rest of the sleeping world and that would be a new change for me too. I'm starting to wonder what it's like to sleep at night...I think I'm starting to wonder what it's like to sleep at all. I get a couple of hours and then I'm awake again. No wonder I feel worn out all day long.
I've blogged a lot lately and mostly about my sleepless nights. I guess that's okay, it's life around here. I wonder if Ryan knows what a sleepless night is? I know he's up late but he also has me letting him sleep a minimum of 7 hours a night too. He never has to get up and stay up with kids. He's lucky that way.
It was an interesting day. I managed to sprain my ankle while getting up to use the bathroom at 2 or so in the morning so I could hardly move all day. Which was okay I guess since my back wasn't doing so swell either. It just hurt and I felt uncomfortable all day. It made it hard to do things for my kids and to do things in general. Somehow my house ended up clean though I'm not sure where the energy or physical ability to do that came from.
When Kieran got home from school he was ornery and just a little stinker. He was demanding and just seemed irritated with anything I said to him. Nothing seemed good enough and he was quite mean to me. I didn't like it much at all and I didn't think I deserved it either. It was irritating to be treated so mean by someone I hadn't even done anything to. He snapped out of it though and things went smooth the rest of the night.
I'm thinking this being up and blogging about things stuff sucks. I would much rather be with the rest of the sleeping world and that would be a new change for me too. I'm starting to wonder what it's like to sleep at night...I think I'm starting to wonder what it's like to sleep at all. I get a couple of hours and then I'm awake again. No wonder I feel worn out all day long.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Middle of the Night Adventure in Parenting
It's 3 am and I've been up with Steff for about an hour for the second night in a row. Last night I wrote that I wasn't sure if she had a bug or if the medicine made her sick but I soon learned the truth...it was and is a bug. You see, she continued throwing up and then she got diarrhea...that's what the story is for tonight...thus far anyway. I'll take pooping over barfing though. Once you're a parent of a child who doesn't get the concept of what their body is doing when it throws up and therefore doesn't make any attempt at getting to the bathroom, you'll understand...It's nuts...you feel like you're up to your elbows in throw up and at least a diaper somewhat contains the poop.
Honestly, though I mostly feel bad for her. She keeps telling me her back hurts and that her tummy hurts too. I know, as does everyone, the cramps of diarrhea so it's got be really bad for her. She just knows her tummy hurts and not why. I love my little girl and it's hard to see her sick. As a parent I have learned more patience than I thought I'd ever have. You have to have patience when your kids are little and sick. Of course, I don't know anything but "little" kids. Kieran's getting big but he was little first...
I wonder how long our adventure is going to last tonight? I was up til 5:30 last night with her. That's when she finally fell asleep. I got a total of 5 hours of sleep so I was pooped all day but I did okay. Again, with the "do as you gotta do" talk...It wasn't as rotten of a day as I thought it would be, I got to go back to sleep for an hour after she fell back to sleep so that helped. Besides, I'm an insomniac at heart anyway...I'd think I was a vampire but I don't get to sleep during the day either...
Wish me luck and say a short prayer for me and for Steff for healing...please.
Honestly, though I mostly feel bad for her. She keeps telling me her back hurts and that her tummy hurts too. I know, as does everyone, the cramps of diarrhea so it's got be really bad for her. She just knows her tummy hurts and not why. I love my little girl and it's hard to see her sick. As a parent I have learned more patience than I thought I'd ever have. You have to have patience when your kids are little and sick. Of course, I don't know anything but "little" kids. Kieran's getting big but he was little first...
I wonder how long our adventure is going to last tonight? I was up til 5:30 last night with her. That's when she finally fell asleep. I got a total of 5 hours of sleep so I was pooped all day but I did okay. Again, with the "do as you gotta do" talk...It wasn't as rotten of a day as I thought it would be, I got to go back to sleep for an hour after she fell back to sleep so that helped. Besides, I'm an insomniac at heart anyway...I'd think I was a vampire but I don't get to sleep during the day either...
Wish me luck and say a short prayer for me and for Steff for healing...please.
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