Bye to Sickness

Hello blogspot world! Well since my last post a lot has happened-- I had wanted to write about it during the time that it was happening but didn't have much energy to do so. Shortly after I wasn't feeling well my husband and children became  ill. The flu hit our home for the first time AHHHHH.... I thought to myself this a joke right.... especially to see my middle child have a 104 fever that wouldn't go away and just throwing up and waste coming out of the other end. She seemed to have the brunt of the sickness. My oldest and youngest had fevers and the runs... but my oldest got better within a few days and my youngest was the last to get better. Keep in mind that I had just started to feel better from the sinus infection but not yet 100%. I was just grateful that I started feeling better so I can take care of the kids and my husband. My husband was so ill and he hasn't been sick like that for almost 10 years.... he had the chills and everything. We rarely get sick so you can imagine our frustration throughout this whole process. If we do it is little colds that go in a couple of days but this took us by storm. You know some people say well it is good that you all got it at the same time.... Yes that is a upside instead of having one person sick this week and another next week, however with that being said it was not fun in the slightest. I am happy to report that everyone is well and we got back to normal days after New Years thank God! Now I am dealing with pregnancy stuffiness which is a pain in the butt because I can't breathe oh the joys of being a prego LOL... You know no matter how uncomfortable I feel and how I can't sleep and the different health issues that I've had this pregnancy I wouldn't trade it for the world because of the joy of meeting your little one is such a reward and truly a gift. Perspective is good to have at this point because time is winding down and we just want to have a healthy baby. I have been up since 1:30 am and it is now going to be after 3:00 am time goes by quickly when you can't sleep and get comfortable. Can't sleep no sweat I just try to breathe and relax and also pray. That is what I am going to do right now after yet another bathroom run.

Wide awake since 2:00 am

I am wide awake and I can't sleep... I haven't been feeling well for several days now. I went to the doctors today and it turns out that I have a sinus infection believe or not I have never had one. This is the season with so many different bugs going around. My family has been blessed because we rarely get sick unfortunately when we do we are pretty banged up. However as I always say this too shall pass... Well back to being up this early ---Between having to constantly go to the bathroom and not feeling well that would keep anyone up. Oh and let me not forgot to add my oldest daughter has been talking in her sleep since 2 am... What is up with that? Interesting night I'll tell you very interesting. Well I am in my third trimester and not before long our little one baby #4 will be here. We couldn't be happier about it and it adds an extra joy to life because children are truly gifts from above. I never thought that I would be a mother to 4 children my husband and I were very content with 1 and then thought oh it would be nice if she had one sibling. Surprise family of 4 is our destiny and I say thank you Lord everyday because as you have read in previous post I have friends and family members who aren't able to have more children or not able to have any. I'm grateful and I don't take it for granted or lightly the task of being a mom. It is such a huge job and rewarding at the same time. I better go blogspot world and lay down until my next bathroom run.

Baby #4

Good day to everyone in Blogspot world... It is a very cold day in New York. I have enjoyed being indoors with my wonderful children they are truly a blessing. Our next blessing baby #4 will be here before we know it. I am very excited because we just want a healthy baby and the joys of looking down into the eyes of your newborn is priceless. I am a woman of faith so I am not concerned I know everything will work out... Now I do get a little overwhelmed thinking about how close in age my last two will be (I'm human). My children are so excited about the new baby.... You know I always thought we would just have 1 child and when she was born we were content and now that we have 3 and going on 4 I can't imagine my life without my wonderful gems. I have so many friends and know of people who can't have children and no matter how overwhelming and taxing it may seem at times.... I have things in perspective and I know how blessed I am and I don't take it for granted. I am thankful to God everyday for my husband and my children. Well I hope that everyone is having a great day.

Hurricane Sandy

The storm is coming and the strong winds and rain have already started. We are definitely prepared which is a good thing, however Sandy is not welcomed. You know I am so thankful for this day to be with the whole family as we have enjoyed each others company. What a blessing it is to have a family. My children were having so much fun today because there was no school. Funny story is they still wanted to go outside and play even with the bad weather.... they said we will be safe we can bring our umbrella's (children are so cute). My prayers are with all of us who are affected Hurricane Sandy. Be safe!

Twist and Turns

You know life has so many different twist and turns... Hills and bumps. It is getting late here and I am still wide awake just thinking about life. My mother's good friend passed away yesterday. You know I have said this in some of my previous blogs but tomorrow is truly not promised so we must cherish every moment with our loved ones and with people we hold close. I was just thinking about that and how important it is to live a life of purpose... a life that has meaning. You might ask how does one live a life of purpose... Well in my opinion it is living on purpose not letting anything hinder you from living life and enjoying it. I've learned not to major on the minors in life to put everything in perspective... I am not perfect far from it... I just have learned that life is too short to waste it doing meaningless things or worrying. I am optimistic about the future and I pray that you get excited about yours because there is much to live for--- you are destined for greatness. I am just going to write one more thing before I go to bed... my mom's good friend died of cancer. She was diagnosed about two years ago and she never let that stop her from pressing forward and living. She did what she wanted to do and spent time with the people who meant the most to her. It is very sad because we will miss her but the memory of her life stands out so much more in our hearts and minds because she lived! Good Night Blogspot world....

Book

Hello everyone....  Just wanted to share some exciting news... I am the co-author of the book Who Does That? It is currently on Amazon.com & it will be available on Kindle very soon. Please check out our website www.who-doesthat.com and you can "LIKE" our facebook page. We would love to have your feedback so comments are welcomed. Thanks to all!

It is 2:30 am!!!

Guess who is wide awake I am LOL.... I say it jokingly because I am expecting and it is our third child so it is to be expected right. I just texted my cousin who is having identical twin boys at the end of November. This will be babies # 4 and 5 for her and her family. We are all so happy about her twin boys coming, after having 3 girls. She told me to keep my phone on because she will text me when she is up. The joys of pregnancy, she is a little ways behind me in pregnancy. I am nearing the end and due this month, baby can come any day now. I thought I had dropped a lot but my doctor confirmed today only a little baby is just not ready yet. I really say take as long as you need to baby but flip side I would like to be able to sleep comfortably, that would be nice (hahaha can all the mama's reading this say not going to happen)... I have a 5 year old and 2 year old which are truly my blessings from above (which most of you know that have been following my blogs). The 2 year old is becoming more independent but is still so much like a baby --it has been interesting. My husband is very supportive and helps whenever he can. Thank you Lord for my husband who I appreciate so much! I have friends who are widow's and I just want to say please don't take your loved ones for granted or anyone for that matter. That puts things in perspective doesn't it, live each day for what it is and love one another. Let us not waste time with being anger, upset, etc (it is exhausting). Well you know blogspot world I watched something so ridiculous the other day on tv about couples should stop having children after 2 because there is just to much stress and studies that were done that prove unhappiness in marriages.  What? If couples have more than 2 children they are going to be miserable????... I would like to know what they are basing their analysis on. They were saying that these couples were so unhappy and really couldn't believe that they chose to have more children. Wow is this for real? There are so many people  that I know that have more than 2 children and they couldn't be happier. I wonder if it's the people that are just not happy to begin with (which is sad). I am coming from such a different place when it comes to talking about children they are gifts from heaven above. Also I have have friends that are not able to conceive that would love to have a baby. So I say to those unhappy people don't have anymore children if you are going to have a selfish view on life. Also if you are going to blame your children for your unhappiness then please give your children to someone that can love them unconditionally and not throw it up in their face that they were a mistake. Craziness I say! Don't get me wrong parenting is not peaches and cream and the pressure to be a good parent or good parents can be straining--- the stress, frustration, joy, peace, etc. But the positives really do out weigh the stress and frustration. How many can agree? I feel that in my opinion when I feel stress especially now being pregnant and having other children that demand attention. Well after I put things in perspective and the situations are handled. There is always the joy of being a mom that is constant, consistent if you will because it is truly a pleasure and an honor to be a mother. To me the parents that are doing this study need to focus on the big picture instead of the "Woe is me", like my Grandmother would say if she were still alive time just goes by so fast..... Cherish every moment. I always took that literally and I know some will say but your children are young. Yes they are but I see that time is passing so quickly... it feels like yesterday that my 5 year old was born. Before you know it they will be in college and starting their own families. For now for me I choose to look at the big picture and enjoy every single moment no matter how frustrating it may be... guess what it shall pass. To any mother who feels that they just can't handle the stress of their children or think that they are a bad mom...... Don't you dare go there thoughts are like seeds that can sprout into a positive or a negative. You want the seeds to be positive ones and know that you are a gift as well as your children. You have been chosen by God for a very special assignment that only you can do. There is no one like you! I believe that the Lord won't give you more than you can handle. Maybe you need to just breathe and take a step back to see the big picture --- the cleaning will get done, if you didn't accomplish some things today concentrate on getting it done tomorrow. Day by day is what I live by and if that seems to hard then take it moment by moment. To that mom I say don't be so hard on yourself... You are doing a great job andYou are a good mom believe it and let it go down into your innermost being. You can do this task of being a mom and be the best mom who is destined for greatness as well as your family. Now that I have expressed myself I will try to lay down until I wake up again to go to the bathroom (which will most likely be in 45 min. LOL) Happy happy joy joy hahahaha. PS another thing that calms me is laughter, laugh as much as you can, whenever wherever you can. A merry heart does good like medicine, it is the truth. Until my next post blogspot world God bless everyone.