I thought this was a sweet pic of the big boys with their Grandpa.
Now, I wouldn't call him the best babysitter :), but clearly they are comfortable and happy in Grandpa's big leather recliner! And, I love the way that Grandpa is holding Mason's hand.
Today is Good Friday.
I don't really understand that title. There was nothing "good" about Friday.
Sunday is GREATNESS.
But Friday.
Friday is a day that breaks my heart.
My prayer today is that God would break my heart for the things that break His heart.
Widows, orphans, injustice, sin, being lukewarm.
I pray the same for you today.
Moments ago, I finished.
I finished reading the entire Bible through in 90 days.
Wow!
I NEVER thought on January 1 that I would actually finish I know that I should probably have believed in myself more or been more committed from day 1. But I really wanted to try to do this. I am still in awe that I did. Don't get me wrong, I am not in awe of myself. I am in awe that God gave me strength and that the perseverance to do it. That is really the only reason I think that I finished.
There is so much that I want to say, but honestly I am just in awe. Words seem pointless.
One thing I do want to say is that no honor or credit goes to me. It all goes to our Father, where all praise and honor belong.
I think that the most special thing about finishing today is that we get to celebrate Jesus' death and resurrection in just 2 more days. How awesome to have the full picture of Jesus' story going into this weekend.
Will probably be quiet on the blog until Monday in honor of the one that gave everything, including his very life, for me. I am so humbled and unworthy of such love.
Today is the last official weekly check-in post for my Bible in 90 Days group!
Today is day 88. The plan has the reading complete today, but there are 2 grace days, so Wednesday will be the 90th day.
Can I be real honest? I really never thought when I posted this that I would actually finish in 90 days.
But here I am at day 88. I should be finished today, but am thankful for the 2 grace days!
As of right now (4pm on Monday), I am at Hebrews 5. 8 Books left. Most are quite short. I can totally do this! I am thinking about what I want to do next. As I read there was some that I just truly did not understand. Will keep thinking a bit and let you know on Wednesday when I get to announce that I am finished!!!
In other news, Max (finally) had his 6 month check-up today. (Yes, he turned 6 months almost 2 weeks ago. During spring break. Yes, I refused to take 3 boys to the doctor during spring break.) Here are his stats at 6 1/2 months old!
Weight: 17lb 9.5 oz (50%)
Height: 26 1/4" (40%)
Head: 44 (52%)
Just for kicks, at 6 months,
Mason was: weight: 18lb 3 oz (60%) height: 27" (70%) head: 44.5 (75%)
Miles was: weight: 16lb 15 oz (45%) height: 28 1/4" (93%) head: 44.7 (75%)
So, Max is right in the middle on weight, short (especially compared to Miles) and a little head.... relatively speaking, of course! :)
The other thing I learned today is that the ear that was infected last Wednesday is clearing up but still has fluid. The other ear is infected now though. I am not sure how that happens when he is on antibiotics, but apparently it does. And, he got 3 shots today plus an oral vaccine. Poor guy is letting me know how much he disliked the morning. He has not napped at all today and is in his bed screaming his head off now. So, Mommy is going to go try and comfort sweet peanut. And get more Bible reading in.
More later.....
A portion of Mason's bedtime prayer last night.....just to make you smile.
God, thank you for our food. Bless our home and bless our country. (Thought we were confused about eating time. And not sure where the "bless our country" came from. Although it does need it!)
Please help Miles not to get into trouble. And me too. (Was afraid he was about to rat on Miles in his prayer.)
Get rid of all my sins. (Had to stop myself from reminding him to say please.)
Get rid of all of them sins. (Apparently there are enough to have to ask twice!)
I love you. (Melt momma's heart!!!)
Amen.
Took Max to the pediatrician this morning. Left ear is fine. Right ear is infected.
Started on antibiotics a few minutes ago.
The babe has not slept all day for more than 20-30 minutes at a time. All day.
When he is up he just cries. Not much makes him happy.
Momma is one tired gal this afternoon.
And THAT is one sad boy!
Poor sweet Max had a rough night last night. I knew that he seemed off yesterday, but had no idea what the night held for us. Around 5 yesterday afternoon, his nose started draining. I was wiping it about once a minute. He was fussy too. Went to bed fine around 7. Woke up at 11pm and I fed him in our bed. I thought he felt warm but was too tired to really think about it. Woke back up at midnight and he was hot. Took his temp and it was 102. Poor guy! Tylenol and up for quite a while (he would sleep about 10 minutes then wake up crying). Finally to bed around 1:30. Back up at 2:30 - Daddy got him back to sleep. Up at 4:30. Fed him again and slept in our bed until 7. Woke up at 7 and he was hot again. Didn't bother with taking it just gave him more tylenol. Took temp at 8:15 and was still at 100.
Going to see pediatrician at 11:10. Praying it is not his ears. Don't know that I am ready to deal with all that again! Will update later.
