As seasons do, this too shall pass....

What a rough couple of past weeks! Kale has been so fussy lately! The other night he was up every 15 minutes. He's had a runny nose, fever, fussiness, and he chews on everything! I know he's teething and he's in pain! He has bitten me a few times while nursing and it's pretty painful...just wait until he actually has teeth! On top of that, Addison has had selective hearing. She's testing my patience and I won't let her win. She knows exactly how to push my buttons and I'm learning not to give her any satisfaction. So, she's had a few time-outs and has spent a lot of time in her room. I will not be one of those moms who doesn't discipline her kids...she knows how to behave but sometimes I have to remind her. Her surgery is 6 days away and I know she's having some fears. She had to have some blood drawn last week and I made Kris take her. I wouldn't have been able to handle seeing her in that much pain. A month ago she got a booster shot of some sort and she laid on the floor and screamed "They shot me in the legs!!!" I couldn't help but laugh because it was a funny scene. But I knew the blood draw wouldn't be funny. It took Kris and two nurses to hold her down. We tried to give her a pep talk. I told her there are sick kids around here who have to deal with needles and shots every day. That made her think and she later told me it made her sad that kids get sick. Her reflecting on what I say is one way I'm reminded that I'm doing a good job with her. She does listen to what I say and takes it to heart.

I will update after Addison's surgery. I know she will be fine. I've loaded her up with new coloring books and puzzles and DVD's! Prayers are always welcome!!!

A good mom...

My two babies....look at them. The most perfect, precious, innocent sweeties I know. This picture was taken the day after Kale was born. I would lay my life down for these two if it meant saving them. I would gladly take away any pain these two will ever go through...I know pain and life lessons only make a person stronger, but as their mother, I can't stand seeing my babies in pain or upset. I've been following the blog of a mom who lost her baby at 4 months old to SIDS. She is so strong in dealing with this tragedy. I'm not sure I could ever get out of bed again because my life would be over. I also have a friend who lost her son to cancer after watching him battle it most of his short life. Another brave mom that I look up to.
I'm sure most of you have seen my recent statuses on facebook about moms not spending time with their children. This frustrates me because the other moms I mentioned would do ANYTHING to have one more day with their babies. I've been told I was a little harsh in my comments. I disagree...I was truthful. These so called moms need to focus more on their children then what party they're going to next or who they will sleep with next. I completely agree that moms need a break for some alone time...personally, I love to sit in a steaming hot bath and read a book. This is usually interrupted by Addison wanting to come in and wash my back for me :) But there comes a point when a moms "me" time exceeds the amount of time she spends with her child/ren. I don't call that a mom. But this is just my opinion.

Anyway, an update on my family. Kale has started more solids and is doing great. He pretty much likes everything I've given him, especially pumpkin. I try to only give him organics. He had a really bad rash this week from me switching fabric softeners. Luckily, I don't think it bothered him too much. It just looked awful though. And my Addison....my sweet Addison! She says the funniest things! She came in from playing outside the other night and said, "Mom, I'm so flushed!" She just cracks me up!!!

I finished reading a book last week called Heaven Is For Real. I highly recommend it!!! The faith of a child is so pure. We can really learn so much from a child!