WHEW!

Today was "one of those days." I don't have them often praise the Lord! Nothing major (until the end) to make it particularly awful except that I was just FULL of frustration. It is the one and only thing I hate about pregnancy. The emotions. I've said before that things don't make me mad when pregnant that don't make me mad when not, it is just that the accompanying emotion is multiplied by 10. Same goes for frustration. I have been searching for DVDs that I rented from Redbox on the 18th. I was so proud of myself that weekend... after they watched them, I gathered them up and put them SOMEWHERE so the kids wouldn't get into them and I could return them the next day. Only, I forgot where 'somewhere' was. I've been searching ever since, but today I decided I was going to find them or die trying (or at least, I felt that way). It wasn't going well and I was ultra annoyed. I searched every logical place I could think of, and some illogical places... several times. But finally in illogical place #107, I found them.
((oh and while I was looking for them Isaac decided he could go down the street to a friend's house without permission... and he KNOWS I never give him permission to go to this friend's house, so he KNEW what he was doing when he took off w/o asking, so that was a nice frustration builder too when I couldn't find him.))
Took the kids with me to return them and sweet Abigail wanted to use the money David gave her for helping watch Elijah to get everyone a treat. Came home and I was going to read for a bit while Elijah watched Sesame Street... to destress. But OF COURSE, my stress got multiplied when I couldn't find the book. I was really beginning to feel like someone was playing tricks on me! Again, searched everywhere. I knew I'd brought it in from the car last night but then decided I was tired and wouldn't read. So I knew it was downstairs, but again, not in any logical place. After searching for a good hour (and even shedding some actual tears I was so annoyed, thank you pregnancy hormones), EVERYWHERE... I found it on top of the shoe rack covered up by a blanket (huh?). So then I was happy and thought after the kids get in bed, I'm relaxing...
But it couldn't end there. I was getting the kids ready for bed... the boys wanted to bathe in my tub with Elijah. I normally let Abigail bathe with him, but not the boys. I let them... but won't again. I really should have known better b/c they just aren't as tuned into him as Abigail is. I'm not sure if he started to climb out and they just thought he could or what, but regardless, he fell out. Hurt his eye good. Scared me good too b/c the scratch is right on his lid, which I at first feared was a gash. I was thinking we were going to be joining my FIL at Baptist. It wasn't bleeding too bad though so I decided he was ok. It is bruised and I'm sure it will look worse tomorrow. He didn't react too terribly either. He cried horribly when it first happened, but calmed down immediately when I picked him up. His eyes dilated fine... and he let me put medicine on it. SO joy. Great way to cap off a day.
David is of course at the hospital, has been all day.
How was YOUR day?

Everything went well

Ron is still asleep, but surgery went well. They ended up doing 5 bypasses.

Pray for my father in law... Ron. He went to the hospital late last night after having chest pains. He will be having quadruple bypass surgery tomorrow. They tried to fit him in today but were unable. Apparently one blockage is very bad and they were surprised he had not had a heart attack (which is why they tried to fit him in today). It is very odd to me that it is so bad considering how closely he has watched his diet and weight... for as long as I've known him. Apparently his good cholesterol is what is so bad. Both his good and bad cholesterol are low. The doctor told him he needed to drink red wine to get the good up... considering he is a southern baptist preacher... well, I'm sure he'll be doing a lot of praying over that "prescription!"
I went to the doctor yesterday. Dr. Brennaman was held up at the hospital so I saw a doctor I didn't even know was at Cornerstone. He came in and said he could see me if I was ok with that... which is funny to me. I can't imagine anyone on baby #5 having a problem with any doc, especially for those visits that are pretty much just to hear the heartbeat. My blood pressure was 102/58 which seems awfully low to me, but they said it was good so I guess it is of no concern. He mentioned the tests that were available next visit, but I've never done them and have no intention of doing them now. He said they use a 'formula' to determine a positive result, along with the bloodwork. He said age is a big factor and considering I am 35... he said my risk for a false positive was very high. I wouldn't care to do the test regardless, but I was glad that he gave that info anyway.
I thought my ultrasound would be scheduled at the time of my next appt... in 4 weeks. But nope, it was to be done between them. Originally it was scheduled for May 12, but I had to reschedule b/c David couldn't be there. Now it is May 18. I'll be 18 weeks. We won't take the kids this time. We are limited to 3 going with me... so we'd only be able to take 2 kids. I don't mind leaving Elijah out, but one of the others would be pretty upset! So, it will just be David and I.
Elijah is making a HUGE mess in the pantry. He got a hold of the art box and painted a nice picture on the floor with these things...

The paint pours out rather nicely when banged repeatedly. Not sure why they didn't think a toddler would do such a thing...

Narwhal?

Have y'all ever heard of these things? I had no idea they existed and when I first heard a student talking about them... I thought it was some make-believe character.
But ah, nope!


Odd critters they are.

The weekend

It was a busy one! It began with me taking Elijah to Grandparent's Day. I thought the boys' program started at 8:30. Since Elijah's preschool also starts at 8:30... I couldn't drop him off first. The K3-K5 program was actually first. Elijah sat thru that just fine but of course when it was time for the boys... he got antsy. Ron (David's dad) took him out. After their program I raced Elijah to preschool so I could get back in time for Abigail's. Since I had to park far away and walk up the longest steepest steps to get to the sanctuary (carrying Elijah) and back down to get to my car (and back up when I returned, but at least I didn't have to carry Elijah that time), I was hurting by 10am. I only got to see Abigail sing the Nat'l Anthem (she did great, will post the video later) and then had to leave. Noah did great on his solo too. Isaac's part was chasing a chicken... and boy did he get into it!
Then it was onto school (after stopping to pick up the boxed lunches I'd ordered) and leave for Branson. We sang at the Ozark Mtn Music Festival and got a Superior rating, checked into the hotel after that, and then went to Showboat Branson Belle.
Saturday was spent at Silver Dollar City. The weather was GORGEOUS so it was enjoyable even though I couldn't ride anything. I did cheat once and ride "Fire In the Hole." It was no bumpier than a car ride. I just sucked in my tummy before hopping on!
My best friend was there with her choir. I was trying to keep an eye out for her, but with the tens of thousands of people in a rather small park... it was very crowded. People everywhere. I was standing in line for food and looking in my purse when a lady said "excuse me" to cut thru the line to get to the other side. I looked up and said "Allyce?" Thought it was funny that *that* was how I found her. So at least I got to visit with her some. And I got a new coffee mug :) It is like the one on the left but the colors are more like the one on the right, with a little blue. It also flairs at the top. I like it, it holds a lot :)

Got some salt water taffy and kettle corn for the kids.
After SDC we ate at Danna's Barbeque and Burger Shop and returned to Little Rock. The trip was great... but I was very tired when we got to the school... then had to drive 20 minutes to get home. I got home around 11:40 or so.
Was up early yesterday b/c I thought I had to be at church at 8am. Got a call at 7:30 though saying the guest music guy was sick, so we didn't have to be there until 8:40. I was already up and about ready, but was still glad to have some more time.
Then yesterday from 4-7 we were at the church picnic. It was at a park in Maumelle that also had a little fair going on, so we (as in they) got to ride rides for free from 4-6. That was great. Then had hot dogs/hamburgers. It went really well. Since there was something else going on at the same time, there were lots of non-church folk there which is always good.
And today it is back to school :) I have this week to get ready for the Spring Concert on Friday.

Modern Elegance

I took this quiz, as suggested by The Shabby Nest. The first time I did it, it said it couldn't figure out my style and to take it again. Then it said I was 100% Modern Elegance. I found that odd until I read the description... I *don't* like the plates on the wall, but I like everything else.

Modern Elegance

Variety is the spice of life! And nowhere is this truer than in the design of your home. You may love contemporary, but wish it wasn't quite so cold and austere, or perhaps you're drawn to traditional rooms but you'd like to create a less cluttered and busy space. Transitional Style is here to marry those apparent contradicting designs.

And guess what? It's the contradictions that make the mix of contemporary and traditional so successful. The result is an elegant room that appeals to young and old alike. A sofa with modern lines blends seamlessly with a pair of traditional chairs. New fabrics work so well on antique pieces. It turns out that modern art looks even more exciting above a collection of traditional pieces. The room feels simple and sophisticated, elegant and hip.

Dilly Dally?

I told Isaac not to dilly dally this morning. He said, "I don't know what that is, but I don't wanna do it!"