Noah goes to the ER.

There is never a dull moment in this house. I swear. Yesterday the kids were playing in their room. Noah starts crying, Aidan yells "Noah bleeding." Now, i think it is probably nothing more then a cut lip. No biggie. Wrong.

My husband brings Noah out of the bedroom, his face covered in blood. Noah is screaming hysterically. At this point, we don't know where he is bleeding from, all we know is it is alot.

We get a rag, clean him up and detertmine it is cut on his nose. Turns out, Aidan hit him with a toy truck and it caught Noah in the nose (gave him a bump on the eye too).

The cut is pretty deep, but not bleeding horribly. But, we still haul him into the ER.

2 hrs and an Xray later, Noah has the cut glued back together with liquid stitches and we are sent merrily on our way. Noah is fine, no worse for the wear. Aidan is now being "very careful  mommy" when he plays with Noah.

The doctor told us on the way out, "I am sure we will see you again soon."

Life with kids, I tell ya.

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Wordless Wednesday

Somedays

Sometimes, after a day like today, I wish that I could just run away to a secluded island with a good book and my iPod. Don't get me wrong, I love my life. I just want a break. Even if it is just a brief one.

Today was a day that taught me many things:

1.) Everything you say can be taken out of context. So you're better off saying nothing.
2.) At the sight of clean laundry, Morgan will want to change her clothes. 100 times.
3.)People are going to spew awful things about you in a passive agressive way, but it's okay, because if it was true...they would say it outright
4.)Aidan will feed his brother his green beans when my back is turned and then proclaim "all done" so he can have a dessert.
5.)Trust is a very fickle thing.
6.)I am stronger then I give myself credit for.
7.)I hate missing the gym.
8.) I love my life, no matter how chaotic, stressful, or whatever, it may be. I am doing something that I love to do with my life. Living each day to the fullest. Contrary to what some may think, I am not jealous of anyone. My life is full of people that love me for who I am. I am happy. Geuninely, 100% happy with my life. With my choices. I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud of what I accomplish in my life each day.

"It's not about having what you want. It's about wanting what you have"

It's Been One Of Those Mornings...

I overslept this morning, which meant I couldn't go to the gym before Steve left for work. After taking two days off from the gym (but logging 10 miles worth of walking and running) I was itching to go back. My body dictated otherwise.

I am tired this morning. So tired, that I dug out the coffee in the hopes of getting a little *kick*. I don't normally drink coffee. I gave it up. My  morning tea usually does the trick, not this morning though.

I have a lot on my plate, and even more on my mind. Steve can only listen to me vent for so long. He means well. But, he doesn't always get why I am stressed. Or sad. Or just frustrated in general.

Today I am just feeling blah. I hate feeling this way. Especially when there is so much that I need to be doing right now.

I am hoping that "one of those mornings" doesn't turn into "one of those days"

Reminders and Recharging

There is a new country song out by John Michael Montgomery called "Breath You Take" I love that song. It is a reminder to slow down and enjoy life. Because, you might just miss it if you don't.

Life has been pretty nuts here. Between books that need writing, outlines that need outlining, buisness projects, an upcoming trip to Chicago (my first EVER invite for a blogging event) the kids, finances, and just life... sometimes I forget to breathe. Sometimes I forget that at the end of the day...none of that matters if I miss what really matters.

That point was driven home this afternoon. The kids were being especially rowdy and I was feeling extra stressed out. So, we got our shoes on and trekked to our local park. (The big park is now in walking distance). Within moments of leaving the house, the kids found a massive amount of leaves on the sidewalk and were playing in them, laughing hysterically. I laughed with them. The stress started melting away. We crossed the bridge over the river, Aidan and Morgan pretending to be pirates. They marvaled at the planes in the skies. Stopped when they heard trains in distance. Once we got to the park, they were off. Leaving me to chase Noah up and down the hills.

I watched them play. I felt renewed. Morgan was no longer this timid little girl. She was running full tilt across the playground, laughing the entire time. Aidan had morphed into this kind and thoughtful big brother, who always made sure Morgan was never left behind. For two hours they played and laughed. The smiles never left their faces. Noah was pretty happy as well.

On the way back home, Morgan walked with her arm around Aidan. They both were still grinning. Truth be told, so was I.

I need this afternoon. A moment to just appreciate the life that I have.  A moment to really appreciate the things that truly matter. For those two hours, I didn't think about work, or finances, or my upcoming business trip to Chicago.

It really is about the moments that take your breath away...

I was glad to have that moment.

(as soon as I find my card reader pictures are coming!)

Fall is in the air

Today was finally a "feels like fall" day. The last couple of days it has been hot. Figures it would get hot after the summer clothes had been relegated to depths of the closets.

Life here is settling into somewhat of a normal feel. After a summer that was filled with stress, hard choices, and many, many tears, I am glad that life here is starting to feel normal.*

(*Not that this is a normal that I ever want to get used to, but it is a normal that is okay for now)

Noah went from an unsure and unsteady walker to a running at full speed toddler in the two weeks that we have lived in our new home. It is fun, yet exhausting at the same time. He never slows down. Ever. Luckily, Aidan and Morgan love playing with him, so the three of them enjoy seeing what kind of trouble they can get into.

Speaking of trouble, last week Morgan and Aidan found a way to escape from a fenced in back yard with locked gates. The following day, they pushed out their screen in their room and climbed out the window. I would say that those two are going to give me a run for my money when they are older...but that is already happening. (Before you flame me...we just moved in here and didn't realize that the one window was missing a lock..it has since been replaced.) They keep life interesting.

I am doing fantasic! When is the last time I could say that? It has been a while, that is for sure. I just starting going to the gym and am finally seeing success in my weightloss journey (you can read about that journey here) I have a mountain of projects to work on. Three books in various stages, and my business that needs running. Life is definately chaotic.

I have pictures to share, as soon as I find my card reader. Ah, the joys of trying to get settled into the new house!

This weekend we are *hopefully* heading to a local apple orchard with all four kiddos. We also need to decide what everyone wants to be for halloween. Aidan has changed his name no fewer then 6 times..and that was just today ;)

Have a wonderful night :)