Project 365: 2012

October 27, 2012

We were supposed to go to the pumpkin farm today. Everyone was all geared up and excited about it.

But then around 6:30 am, I thought an alien inside me was trying to cut his way out of me with a knife. Too dramatic? Perhaps. But pain and I have never gotten along well, and this kind of pain is just over the top ridiculous. I could hardly move. It literally made me cry and gasp. 

I was familiar with this pain.

I knew it was kidney stones, but I also knew the pain must stop soon. Mimi came over to watch the kids, and John and I headed to the ER. About five hours later, they confirmed by bloodwork, a urine test and a CAT scan that yes, it was a kidney stone, and yes, there are more, but we don't know when they will decide to create spasms within.

Needless to say, we didn't make it to the pumpkin farm. We spent most of the day here, in my little room in the ER.

October 26, 2012

I take quite a few pictures of Ansley's room, since that's where Ansley and Christian sleep almost every night. But Christian's room doesn't often get documented, and I thought that I would love to see a picture of my room from when I was five, so I'm sure one day he will, too. So here it is! He tries to open his curtains every morning, but this is usually as good as it gets. I usually open them all the way, but today I thought I'd leave it just how he had it, stuffed animals and drill on the bed and all.

October 25, 2012

Mimi came over this morning so I could take a photo of her and the kids for her Christmas card. All three kids, of course, these two are just much easier to get to cooperate. (Especially when cookies are involved.) I did eventually get a cute shot of all four of them, but I loved this one so much I had to use it. And one day, we'll use this to remind Avery of what a difficult toddler she was. I'm sure by then she will be super sweet!

October 24, 2012

After Ansley's dance class today, we headed up to the mountains to enjoy a hike and watching the sun set. It was so beautiful! I love sweet family memories like this, and I absolutely love that we live this close to such beauty!

October 23, 2012

This picture cracks me up. Ansley came home from her co-op early today because she wasn't feeling well, and Christian went to Mimi's to spend some quality time. After Avery went down for her nap, Ansley begged me to bake cookies (she was feeling better by then) so we did. I set up the self-timer (I'm really loving that self-timer these days!) and snapped this shot of the two of us in action - and being silly. Cracks me up!

October 22, 2012

This afternoon Mimi came over while Avery napped, and the two oldest and I headed to my friend Emilee's house for an afternoon of playing. The kids wore themselves out playing outside all afternoon, while the Mamas got to chat and laugh. A fun afternoon!

October 21, 2012

This afternoon we enjoyed the Fall Festival at our church, but in chasing after Avery, I didn't get any pictures. This was right after we got home, around 8:15, and Ansley and Christian thought it would be fun to push Avery around on this blanket. She looks like she's enjoying it, doesn't she?

October 20, 2012

Dinner on the screened in porch. A little chilly, but everyone loves it out here anyway!

October 19, 2012

We got up this morning, just like usual, and schooled, just me and Christian. Then Ansley and I started on some schoolwork, and then we took a little dance break, which is exactly what it sounds like. But I noticed that Christian was just lying on the couch, looking kinda puny. After a little bit of dancing, I went over and laid down next to him. He was burning up. I took his temperature and it was 102.9. Poor boy! Shortly after this photo, he took a two hour nap, woke up for a bit, and then slept again in the afternoon. Ansley was very helpful, getting him a drink and some crackers, and making this bed for him with some books. Such a thoughtful big sister!

October 18, 2012

Christian's buddy (and neighbor) Parker turned seven, and Christian really wanted to do something for him. So, I came up with making him some birthday cookies. The kids helped me at naptime today, and we all iced them. It was a fun family effort!