I am a wimp and a complainer, I fully admit. Poor husband of mine. But he really has been great to be patient, loving, and helpful even though he is starting up the next two weeks of finals, presentations, practicals, and oral exams (and LOTS of them).
I have tried to keep my kids happy and entertained. We took them to Nickel Mania with my husband, mother-in-law, and her younger sons on Friday. The kids had a blast and it made me happy not to keep them cooped up in the house like I've been tempted to do.
Saturday we went to a Easter Egg hunt on Jeff's side of the family. Again the kids had a blast. I forgot my camera, which was too bad because they were so cute.
Kylee found a lolly pop and was done. That was literally the only thing she wanted.
Katie went for a bit longer, but of course she had to break out a lolly pop while she was looking. It was fun. They always do such a cute job with it and I like that we've made it a tradition to attend. I feel like we neglect Jeff's extended family (and we do... I STILL don't know everyone's name... bad Emily they live in Utah so I have no excuse). They're all so nice and I wish we got to see them more, so I could get to know them more (if there is an event you are planning tell ME not my husband or I likely will never hear about it ;) ).
My girls have been angels while I've been sick. Today after lunch I had to run to the bathroom (eating anything rarely goes well). Usually when I'm getting sick, Katie keeps Kylee away and gives me a hug when I'm done and tells me she's sorry I'm sick all the time.
Today she followed me into the bathroom, knelt beside me and rubbed my back. When I was done she looked at me and said, "Mommy, I hate that you're sick all of the time. Can you please ask the baby in your tummy to stop making you sick? It's breaking my heart."
It's nice to see tender moments from her because I've been discouraged about her increasing sassiness. The last few weeks she has really really tried to be kind and helpful. She tried to do dishes one morning, she tells me to rest (though sometimes that is just a ploy to get me away so she can sneak some candy for her and her sister).
Water makes me gag for some reason so getting fluids hasn't been easy. I literally have to force myself and fight the urge to... get sick. Katie knows this, so she'll get water bottles and mix little individual punch mix things in for me to surprise me (its makes it a little easier to drink, but I normally don't like punch so as soon as I'm done with this baby sickness it'll be back to my normal favorite drink... water). When ever I get sick she reminds me when I drink that punch it helps me not throw up so much.
I am SO thankful for my amazing kids. Part of me wonders if my being sick is Heavenly Father showing me I am not doing such a terrible job with my kids after all. It really had shown me what amazing little children they are. I just hope this doesn't last too much longer.
I really do feel like a crummy mom. I don't have as much energy to play. Cooking meals is... horrible so the microwave and canned foods have been my friend. I can't wait until that's gone because my kids haven't been eating great.
I'm grateful that I've seen another side to my kids but I am SO ready to be well again.
Maybe four more weeks? We shall see, I can hope.
