.....stretchhhhhh...

Well, I just sat down and am trying to untangle our finances from a few weeks of not being on top of it. Isn't that task always fun to take on? I wish I had an accountant that could do all of that for me.....Consider yourself lucky if you are in the one in the relationship that does NOT do the finances. This is the worst time- when you know medical bills are coming but you aren't sure what they'll look like, what to prepare for- (unless you have thousands set aside for this) (which by the third child- let's be realistic....) Plus this next year we will have 3 in daycare. I planned for all this but I also planned for 2 raises in our jobs, and some other elements that have not come to be, which are out of our control. How would I know that there would be salary freezes among most employers (even state) the one year that I was finally going to move up on the pay scale? She's worth it.

But the unknown is still a bit unsettling. Every time one expense seems to fade away- life has a new one ready for you. It's only money. And I don't need much of it, just enough to pay the bills and not stress about it. (and some to save would be nice....)But I figured the numbers out and I think that even with the unpredicted, we will make it. I know I shouldn't even complain knowing how many people are in much worse situations right now. Therefore- I won't. We have much to be thankful for and God will and always has provided.
I still wish he would provide an accountant, though. ;)

Oh- Luke's procedure! Many people have asked since it's been an ongoing saga for the past year (and before). He did great, he was a champ. Pretty sad to see him all drugged up afterwards. I walked in and saw him lying on the hospital bed (after the procedure) and it hit me how HUGE he looked. He was no longer this baby or toddler that clung to me and cuddled with me. Since he was a dead weight with the meds- I tried to lift him up when they wanted me to hold him and I could barely lift him. It occured to me that if I continue wishing time away (when it's difficult) then I'm going to miss a lot. Especially when it's gone. Anyway- the bottom line (for anyone that hasn't read facebook or talked to me in person) is that the lymph nodes on his colon are reacting to his environment. This is normal, but his aren't mature enough yet so they are reacting a lot, thus making his stoles watery. They said he will grow out of it. (how long, you ask?) Could take several years. oh joy. Good news is that it isn't something serious. Bad news is we could still have diarrhea for the next several years. But we're going to go back on regular food- so you know he's happy about that. Thank you for all your prayers and encouragement with this. (sigh) At least we have exhausted all possibilities and know he is okay.

pretending to sleep....

Silly boys...