Ahhhh....the lovely hiccups of life

So yesterday after a scary time where Duncan was struggling to breath, we took him in to find out that he has both Croup and RSV- AGAIN!? I didn't think that they could get RSV twice. I was wrong. I guess since he got it once, his lungs are weak and they are more susceptible to respiratory viruses. After a round of steroids, he is feeling much better today.

I also found out that I have to start my entire presurgical diet all over again. The diet that I had done with my PCP was not detailed enough and thus my insurance threw it would and I have to start all over again. So this means that I am doing it through the clinic this time and its only three months rather than six. That's some silver lining. So, we are looking at the summer time now. Oh well. Such is life.

On the bright side....Katy's trip to Europe is approaching so quickly! I cant believe that in less than three months, she will be eighteen, graduated from high school and off to Europe. Its so surreal. She is my baby sis. She isn't supposed to be this grown up! At least I know that she is an awesome young woman with a strong head on her shoulders. Now what to do for a birthday party???

Coming or Going?!

So I thought that once the holidays were over, I would have an immense amount of time on my hands to do all of the things that I put off in November, December. WRONG! I swear, I cant tell if I am coming or going lately. Between daycare, housekeeping (I use that term very loosely). running errands, paying bills, trying to squeeze some family time in, exercise, church obligations, phew! I'm spinning! I know that its the blessing and curse of mother hood and as I sit here typing trying to gather my thoughts, I'm looking around asking myself, when the last time I dusted was. Hopeless!

On the upswing, Josh and I have found some great small moments with the kids lately. We took the kids to McDonald's and let them play at the play land. I don't think that I could ever get sick of watching the happy looks on their faces. I also did two miles in a record time for me!! I was thrilled! I am so happy that we got the treadmill. It was the best thing that we did for our health. I only have to do four miles on Saturday.....I'm honestly not so confident but I think that I can do it!?

I just am pondering how our mothers balanced it all? I never looked at my mother and said, wow- you are completely overwhelmed and incapable. I just have no idea how my mom did it all. But she did. I hope that my kids aren't thinking that I'm a freak because I cant handle it all. I'm sure they are though. Ah, and the scarring begins.

SOOO Tired

I dont know if its just the time of year, the fact that I chase five to seven kids around every day, or just being a mom in general but I have been SO tired lately. I feel like I just have no energy to get up and do what I need to do. On the up swing, I got my final letter of recommendation from my primary care physician for my surgery! I am so excited ( and terrified! ) I look forward to seeing what new changes will come in my life.

Duncan is taking steps. I wouldnt say that he is walking, but he is taking steps. I dont know if I am excited or scared! He is already a tazmanian devil without being THAT mobile! Heaven help me. Sophie is so awesome. She just gets more out going and funny every day!!