Hide and Seek

Thankful for hide and seek with my kiddos tonight. Thankful for their laughs. 

Day 188...Sleep

This has been a hot topic of thankfulness for me lately.  I just can't shake this horrible exhaustion I've had lately. I am thankful that it is time for sleep. Today has been exhausting, a bit over whelming, and just a hard day.  Thankful this day is over and excited to lay my head down to sleep.

Thankful for the Missing Pieces..Day 187

Ever since Landry was first diagnosed with his first time having RSV at just a few months old, he has really never been completely "healthy".  He has been a mystery among many doctors, of course with Josh and I, and other helpful friends and family.  If you have been following my blog at all, you would have read that Landry is sick more then he is well.  Last year at this time after seeing a specialist, he was diagnosed with asthma, which after being on an inhaler every day it has helped.  This past winter after having a bad cold and an ear infection, he had that cough again, and it was back to the drawing board of what is going on with him.  After I researched a lot, I thought it has to be some kind of food allergy, dairy or gluten - which I wrote about, and after being off of dairy for about 3 wks, the cough is in fact gone.  However, I have noticed on occasion that he would break out in red blotches around his mouth after he would eat, but I was never able to pin point exactly what it would be.  About a month ago at his sitters, he had a peanut butter sandwich and just like any 3 yr. old, he wears half of what he eats.  When I picked him up hours later, his cheeks and chin were broke out in bright red blotches and they were like that for over 24 hrs.  The babysitter and I thought that it could be the peanut butter, but it had also been extremely cold and he has eczema so we weren't sure.  I haven't given him peanut butter since, but today at her house they made bird feeders out of peanut butter, he didn't eat any, but spread it all over his face, and again, his face was like it was a few weeks ago.  Scary to think he is allergic, but thankful we noticed before it could turn into an emergency stop breathing type of allergy.  Pieces of the puzzle are coming together with Landry, which I am hoping that it makes a big difference in his over all respiratory health.  Having this happen today reminded me of our favorite local BBQ place that he sometimes breaks out around his mouth at, and they cook their fries in peanut oil, he doesn't have them often, but Hadley and I do, and if he just touches it, oil on the tables, etc. could affect him.  This saddens me, because this has become a favorite family tradition, not sure if he will be able to go in there now.  I also know this adds more challenges of now adding peanut allergy to a milk allergy, but it could always be worse. God is giving me the pieces to this crazy long puzzle and for that I am thankful! God is good!

Experiencing A Little Peace...Day 186

I am so thankful that I have been able to experience glimpses of peace today.  I felt like I could breathe and enjoy my day.  There really isn't no explanation except for God and prayer. I have had my awesome friends and my small group from church praying, and I can tell.  I really want to figure out how to kick this awful habit of fear and anxiety.  Tonight, I am thankful for the power of prayer. I am thankful for my devoted friends, husband, and my small group for praying for me these past few weeks.  God is good!

I had an unexpected snow day and I was able to capture one of my favorite poses that Landry does when he takes his nap. 

Day 185...Thankfulness

It is late and I am exhausted, so I will just list what I am thankful for today:
1. Seeing family from Colorado and Columbus after school
2. Watching my sweet son fall asleep in the car on the way home
3. Hearing the "smile" in Hadley's voice when I got home from work today
4. Landry saying as he was crying and refusing to go to sleep "lay with you" and putting his arm around my neck
5. My sweet big dog Jake, cuddling in bed with me as I type this
6. Praying with our marriage group tonight - praying for others and others praying for you will truly encourage a person
7. Laying with my daughter, listening to her plan her birthday party which isn't until June :), praying with her before she went to sleep
8. I can finally get in bed after being gone since 6:15 this morning
God is good!

Dance Party...Day 184

I love that this day has seemed like a long day, those are the best when it's the weekend.  I love that the whole day was spent together as a family.  Despite my little guy coming in our bed at 6:30 when we didn't have to be up for awhile, I love that he comes in and snuggles with us.  I love that we went to church together, had lunch with dear friends.  I love that this afternoon I could hear my daughter and husband talking over their serious game of Mine craft.  My most favorite part of the day was at dinner time.  We were all in the kitchen preparing dinner and Josh had his music on.  He and I started to dance which made the kids laugh, (probably because my husband had a cousin Eddy hat and he dances like those dancing Santa dolls at the store :))  The kids then joined in and it was so fun and we all were laughing, care free, dancing. These are the moments that make memories.  Our day didn't end with the dance party, it ended at bedtime when Landry crawled on my lap and Hadley being her normal funny self.  I was teaching Landry his address and his birthday when Hadley started to answer with funny words which then Landry would repeat and do his awesome deep belly laugh.  We were all laughing so hard those next 15 min. Loved this day. Love making memories with my family. God is good!

Sweet pictures of Landry giving "lovins" to his daddy at Hadley's game yesterday

Score- A Basket and A Date Night- Day 183

Today was a glorious day! I slept in, the sun was shining, and the weather was warm enough where I didn't need a coat!

My daughter had a basketball game today and she made a basket! It was awesome! The whole crowd cheered and the best part was that my girl felt like a million bucks! She hasn't made a basket all season which isn't a big deal, she's in 2nd grade, first year playing, and they only practice one night per week. She's actually strong in defense, but had made a goal to make a basket by the end of the season. Today she accomplished her goal with it being her next to last game! It was simply awesome to watch!

My hubby and I also had a much needed date night! Love spending time with my man, love having a nice warm dinner with no interruptions. We also stumbled upon a free music show which was very good.  So thankful for this life and the people I get to share it with!  God is good!

My extremely happy girl after making her basket today!

Enjoying this beautiful day

Enjoying the music on our date!