Em and Roo are slowly, but steadily, recovering from the cold that rocked McThanksgiving.
Today Roo felt good enough to bug her sister. That is a return to normality.
Today Roo felt good enough to bug her sister. That is a return to normality.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Not So Fantastic
The Rowdy Girls are seeeee-ick.
After a very happy Thanksgiving...
with the McGrandparents and all affiliated aunts, uncles and cousins...
the coughing began. Then the whining. Then the fevers.
What we seem to have going on is an early onset case of pneumonia in Em and an ear infection with loads of coughing and congestion in Roo. Em had a chest x-ray yesterday and they both saw the pediatrician. The entire surface of their dresser is littered in prescription and OTC meds. Poor poor babies.
This is the first major illness they have had. Unless you count the NICU days. Which I don't.
Mammaw is visiting this week and has not had quite the experience for which we hoped. But, man are we glad she's here! The extra lap and set of arms to snuggle a pitiful toddler are mighty helpful.
After a very happy Thanksgiving...
with the McGrandparents and all affiliated aunts, uncles and cousins...
the coughing began. Then the whining. Then the fevers.
What we seem to have going on is an early onset case of pneumonia in Em and an ear infection with loads of coughing and congestion in Roo. Em had a chest x-ray yesterday and they both saw the pediatrician. The entire surface of their dresser is littered in prescription and OTC meds. Poor poor babies.
This is the first major illness they have had. Unless you count the NICU days. Which I don't.
Mammaw is visiting this week and has not had quite the experience for which we hoped. But, man are we glad she's here! The extra lap and set of arms to snuggle a pitiful toddler are mighty helpful.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Heard and Seen
Heard
Roo, putting on a necklace: "Oh... Nice."
Em, softly rubbing her doll's head: "Oooooh, baby"
Roo, successfully sounding out words on flashcards: "fantastic"
Em, eating a cookie: "NOM NOM NOM NOM!"
Seen
In mommy's bed: size 2T Elmo panties, Mardi Gras beads, plastic tea cup and spoon, toddler butt print in feather pillow
In the backyard: Tickle Me Elmo (except the RGs didn't go out there today)
On the living room floor: a used diaper
In the guest room: A nekkid kid
In the bathroom: a puddle on the floor... by the toilet
Roo, putting on a necklace: "Oh... Nice."
Em, softly rubbing her doll's head: "Oooooh, baby"
Roo, successfully sounding out words on flashcards: "fantastic"
Em, eating a cookie: "NOM NOM NOM NOM!"
Seen
In mommy's bed: size 2T Elmo panties, Mardi Gras beads, plastic tea cup and spoon, toddler butt print in feather pillow
In the backyard: Tickle Me Elmo (except the RGs didn't go out there today)
On the living room floor: a used diaper
In the guest room: A nekkid kid
In the bathroom: a puddle on the floor... by the toilet
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Too
Each night J and I sit between the RGs' beds and lead them in prayer. We follow the same formula every time. This allows Em and Roo to participate, as they know what comes next. We start with some specifics about the day, or the day to come, and anything special on our hearts. Then, we pray for family.
The girls each have a prayer book. It is a photo album of family members that we pray for nightly. We name the people in the same order each evening. And finally, we thank God for the gift of His son, Jesus, and say "amen".
Almost every night for the last six weeks Roo has ad-libbed. She seems to have certain people on her heart and she's quite admandent that they be prayed for several times. One of those people is my grandfather, Dubbie, who passed away in June of this year. Usually, Roo says, "Dubbie, too!" and then, "Nannie, too!" So, we pray extra blessings upon Nannie as she copes with life after loss.
I've come to think of heavy prayer needs as "too's". Those needs that must be mentioned more often, without ceasing.
In this video, we're already half way through the prayer. Nannie, Nana, Grandpa and Marmee, Pappaw and Mammaw and Aunt Kaki have all been prayed for. Next on deck are Aunt Joy and Uncle Mike. But, Roo wants to make sure Nannie gets some extra prayers.
This is how it usually happens...
The girls each have a prayer book. It is a photo album of family members that we pray for nightly. We name the people in the same order each evening. And finally, we thank God for the gift of His son, Jesus, and say "amen".
Almost every night for the last six weeks Roo has ad-libbed. She seems to have certain people on her heart and she's quite admandent that they be prayed for several times. One of those people is my grandfather, Dubbie, who passed away in June of this year. Usually, Roo says, "Dubbie, too!" and then, "Nannie, too!" So, we pray extra blessings upon Nannie as she copes with life after loss.
I've come to think of heavy prayer needs as "too's". Those needs that must be mentioned more often, without ceasing.
In this video, we're already half way through the prayer. Nannie, Nana, Grandpa and Marmee, Pappaw and Mammaw and Aunt Kaki have all been prayed for. Next on deck are Aunt Joy and Uncle Mike. But, Roo wants to make sure Nannie gets some extra prayers.
This is how it usually happens...
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