Monday

It was almost enough for me to write a "Not me Monday" but it ended well...

I got up earlier than I normally do so I could get the kids up and dressed so we could leave early and head on out to Daniel's doctor visit in the Steele Creek (Rivergate) area.
Only thing was our MILK had totally curdled (prematurely) due to our fridge had totally lost it's mind and the temp gauge read 63f. It just had a few things because we are ready to go to the store and shop for our trip. did a couple of adjustments, flipped the breaker and prayed that it would come back to life. Texted Andrew so he was aware (although he already knew about it).
So I couldn't do a sippy cup for Daniel or Cereal for Jonathan. Plan b was a jelly sandwich.
It would have been a pb&j BUT a kid in his class has a severe allergy to peanuts and Just the smell makes that kid need emergency treatment. We've lived with food allergies and want to show respect and empathy.
Baths were done in the usual fashion with the usual drama. sorta glad my neighbors can't hear me.
Got ready to go hoping things would get better.
Finally wrestled Daniel into his car seat and Jonathan finally got in and buckled.
turned on the engine and got going. turned on Christian radio... even they were participating in the Tiger Woods Gossip. I got so sick I turned the channel.
Puhhhlease.
The Pediatrician
Well I hope I spell it right because most of the time I just shorten it and call it the Pedi.
Our pedi just moved to a brand new office after spending the last year sharing space with an urgent care. Sorta like having an office in an expanded closet and one waiting area (sick or well it didn't matter).
Being it was our first time there, I had to figure out where it was, where the elevator was.
I had my sit and stand stroller. Daniel was in front and Jonathan was in back.
This stroller is a bit of trouble and we are still trying to get Jonathan to not escape (especially in crowded places)
We checked in and waited. I never said we sat down because Jonathan runs around like a wild animal. I told him that it wasn't for him and he settled down. You might chuckle but he has a wee bit of anxiety about doctors... totally understandable knowing him.
Got called in. Made our way into an expansive hall. Weighed Daniel only after he let go of me. 27 pounds 6 ounces. Got into the exam room and Jonathan was his usual self with the doctor chair(moving it all over).
Doctor Smoak came in... examined Daniel. He's all good now. YAY!
He Shared some great news that he adopted a newborn named Jonathan... showed me a picture of the cutest little face.
I told him I was happy for him and how much I love adoption. I love this pedi...
Got everyone back in the stroller, got in our car.
Came home for a bit. When it was time got back in the car and took J. to school. He was tired. He was terrible but like magic when his teacher came he sprouted a halo and tossed his devil horns off(behind the seat). He's never misbehaved for her.
Came home and cleaned the fridge. The fridge began to work again.
Daniel went down for his nap (during the time Jonathan is in school-Daniel chose this probably because no one would be there to bug him)
I was able to check on my email and messages.
Eventually I have to go outside and fetch Jonathan from the bus. He always gives me hugs.
We came in and I had crescent rolls that had been baked. he ate them happily and I gave him some tea.
The rest of the day was full of having two kids under 4.
Andrew came home and the elementary/middle school aged kid who comes to beg for money came as soon as he saw Andrew's car. I yelled at him to go away and to stop begging people for money. I wish there were adults who cared for this kid. I told him if he did this again I would call the cops. He has been warned/talked to many times. I think his adult heard all of this. I hope they were at minimum embarrassed . He came back. I kept playing "What would I do if this were my kid",( I would find a way to get him into a reform school or a summer camp or counseling.) I felt bad for doing that but his adults need a way to know what he is doing and how disturbing this is. He apologised but he has before so go figure.
I care about people no matter who they are so this was a stretch for me. I grew up with very little supervision and although I had some adults who cared about me it wasn't who I expected..
We made dinner and here I am writing.
Be blessed.

Please pray for a friend of ours named Cynthia. Her Father went into hospice and things don't look positive. Pray for her mom and the rest of the family (especially since this is around the Holidays) I can't give you details due to respect for privacy and if you pray, Don't you think God knows what they need, anyway?
They need a ton of peace and grace to get through this. Trust me, watching a loved one slip away slowly is more frightful and agonizing even for the strongest Christian.
We have been family (close friends) with them for nearly 13 years. We were at their church wedding in 2001. Her husband was at ours in 1997. We met Brooks through a mutual friend.
I would do anything for them and go anywhere (as we have).
The only thing we can do right now is Pray/Think about them. That is the most powerful and significant thing. She would appreciate it. :)

Be blessed and Just Be