Goodnight Moon

3/7/11: I am happy to have an early bedtime...so, goodnight all!!

Is It Monday Yet?

3/6/11: Very simply put, I am so happy to have a job outside of my home to go to tomorrow. I am not kidding ya'll if I have one more sleepless night caring for the ill and one more day home with the same whiny, grumpy ill ones my sanity will be at stake! I love my family but I love them more when they are well!! Daniel is oh so close to 100% but his medicine makes him very dizzy. Presley, poor Presley. I was only up with her 4 times last night and she was awake bright and early. She napped while we were at church so my day has been spent tending to Ms. Cranky Pants O'Neil. Right now she is crashed on her daddy snoozin'. I think I see another wakeful night. Pray for me, ya'll! But really, I get to go back to work tomorrow. While I know God gifted some people to stay home with their kids and take care of their homes each day, he did not bless me with that. I am very thankful to have a workplace to go to and escape a little bit of this madness. I am equally thankful for very qualified caregivers for my kids. I know everyone is where they should be!! And I am ready for all of us to be there...ASAP!!!

A Saturday, By Any Other Name

3/5/11: Oh, Saturday! Lazy Saturday...how I love thee!! A yummy breakfast, a fairly well husband, a fever-free boy and then there is Presley. After a quick trip to Urgent Care she finally has an antibiotic for this massive ear infection she has had. She is in pretty good spirits when her fever is down but otherwise she is pitiful. Sad face! This evening I actually got my "patient" out of the house for a quick dinner (think 30 minutes for Mexican white cheese and entree) and a marriage conference put on by our church. The speaker was Joe McGee. You should google him. He is quite entertaining! They even gave away door prizes which we won! A date night, how convenient, dinner and a movie gift card. Very nice!! My little hubby is getting to be pretty lucky (he won a TV at his Christmas party)! I am serious this was a lovely Saturday. I love family days!

Better is One Day

3/4/11: Yes! Today has been better for Daniel. He got his packing out of his nose and feels much more human now. He still has to stay elevated for 10 days and be very careful but, overall, he is returning to normal. Well, other than some ooze from his nose! Gross!! Otherwise, I got the opportunity (read: I had to jump into super mom mode and bail out Triston's mom) to pick Triston up from school today. I don't think I have ever done that. I loved to be there when he came walking out of school! To be the first person he sees in the afternoon was so rewarding. It didn't last long because shortly after we got home he started running a fever. He is currently curled up under 4 blankets. Poor guy! So, today I am glad to be a step-mom to a sweet (sick) boy. I am thankful to work for a company that offers sick time so I can care for my ailing family!

It Could Be Worse

3/3/11: While I may get off the positive beaten path with this post I promise it will end well. After a sleepless night of Presley falling out of her bed, rising entirely too early, and Triston ailing with some mysterious pains my compassion has been put to the test for sure. This morning Daniel has Septoplasty done to repair a deviated septum. It was overwhelming for me to see him coming out of anesthesia. He is the man of the house and is supposed to tough and strong and there he was completely out of his element. But I will press on and I will continue to see the good in it all!! This was something that needed to be repaired. The ENT told me he was not surprised that Daniel could not breath well. He said one side of his nose was completely closed up. Thank goodness for doctor's who can detect things like this. Thank goodness for facilities that take payments :)!! Thank goodness for a very strong husband who can withstand such an excruciating procedure without one complaint!!

The Dentist

3/2/11: Today, I had a dentist appointment. Is that something you dread? Not me! Nope, I love going to the dentist! I have an incredible dentist, an incredible hygienist, and I love the smell of a dental office. So, while you may think going to the dentist is the pits, I am so blessed that I got to the dentist today!!!

30 Days of Positive

I was listening to the local christian radio station this week and heard a promotion they are doing for "30 days of positive". Which is where they are suggesting you listen to their station, positive music, for 30 days and see how it helps your overall look on life.

I started thinking about it and thought that is what we should be doing everyday...finding the positive in all things. Let's face it, it is quite easy to focus on all the negative things that happen. Ugh, Triston had a bad day at school, Presley won't stop whining and stomping her feet in two-year-old-tantrum-fashion, or Daniel is not getting enough hours to pay for daycare this week. All of these things could consume my thought pattern but I will.not.let.them!!

I am changing the way I think (for the next 30 days anyway). I am going to force myself to find the good and to forget about the bad and the ugly.

My goal is to post each day what my positive/s thoughts are. It might just be one thing but it might be ten. But it is an effort and that's more than what some you can say!!! Just kidding! But, seriously, shouldn't we all be positive and thankful at all times.

3/1/11: As I mentioned T's day at school was less than perfect. So, today I am very thankful that as a child I had a solid upbringing. I had/have a strong support system and consistent discipline. I may not have made it easy but I was "raised up" right!

And even though school days are tough I love watching my kids play together. It is so sweet (in trouble or not) to see them interact and laugh with each other. Followed with some nice cuddle time with my girl, my night could not have been much better.

I will take that for day 1 of 30 days of positive!!