We took Olivia back to the ENT today for her follow-up. She looked great!!! Praise God. She has been very fussy the last two or three days so I was kind of worried that her ears were bothering her again. But she is fine. She has a little bit of fluid in her left ear but hopefully it won't develop into another infection. I really appreciate Dr. Riegler because he has been honest with us about how tubes don't really fix the problem, they just help until the child is old enough to have adenoids removed or until they grow out of it.
After the appointment, we went to eat at a place called Tijuana Flats. It is a Tex Mex restaurant so we thought that we'd give it a whirl. Just so that you all know, we have tried some of the Mexican food here and have left the restaurants with heads hung low. They just didn't do it for us. Well, today we found it!! The food was just like we are used to and we devoured it. Whoo hoo!! Of course there are no "sofapillas" (this is what a guy here calls them...he was warning us that we would not be able to find our kind of Mexican food and that there surely no "sofapillas"..ha ha!).
Now, I feel that I must write this. It hurts, but I just have to. :) A few days ago (or weeks??), I was talking to a friend about the blog world. She said, "I hope that people who read my blog don't think that my life is perfect." We both agreed that we only write about the good stuff and purposefully leave the not so good stuff out. I was determined, after that day, to blog on a "REAL" day in the life of The Wrights and even include pictures. Well, I don't really want to remember those moments so I don't want to capture them on camera. But just so you know:
I can get very frustrated with my kids. Isaac likes to talk back. Josiah screams at the top of his lungs about 50 times a day (and falls about 10 times a day). Olivia hates to be put down and cries when I do put her down (so we carry her a LOT). She especially cries during every meal because we can't feed her fast enough. And Jay...well, I'll let him tell on himself. But I think that he'll allow me to say that he's been slacking in school this semester. But NOW, he is a determined fellow!
I'd add more to a real day with us, but I think you get the picture. So if you read a cute story that I post and see perfect little children in each picture...just know that a few moments earlier, it may not have been picture perfect! :)
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Your kids sound just like mine...could be the age! You know my boys of course and Elizabeth screams everytime we put her down too, and at the dinner table... probably 75% of the time she is awake! I love nap time ;) But you do one thing I wish I had the courage to do---homeschool! You get a lot of credit for that!
I'm glad Olivia's ears are doing well, and that you found a doctor you like! They are hard to find sometimes.
I know things are'nt perfect at the Miersma house and i know my kids do the same thing. It is hard to put down on paper the things we dislike not only that it is so fun to focus on the good things I appreciate what you say!! Love you guys!
So where are the pictures? LOL!
I've thought about this alot since you mentioned it. And you know what I think? I think blogging HELPS us focus on the positive. I think we can all assume negative stuff happens in each of our homes. I mean...honestly! So I'm not offended that everyone posts the good stuff. I think it helps us all focus on being thankful and grateful.
I love the picture of Isaac covering his ears! Kailee does that at every loud noise. Or every gross noise. Or every annoying noise. Ok, so maybe she does it a lot! I agree. Let's be honest!
I agree with Becky, definately good to focus on all the things that make it all worth while!
I think it's dangerous when I think! I've been reading the book of John tonight. If there's anything Jesus did, it was keep it real. Not only for himself, but he was quick to point out the realness in others. OUCH!!
This is a comment I left my mom and thought that I should stick it on here, too.
You see, this is the thing, I remember thinking that families with lots of kids and/or homeschooled, had it together. I also thought that homeschooled families were nerds (Wha ha ha ha ha) but they definitely had it together, in my mind. So, I just don't want anyone to think that about me (or expect that out of me!!) so I figured I'd better be a little honest. Of course, anyone who REALLY knows us, knows that we have quite a few flaws. But those who just read the blog and maybe kind of know me, they are getting a candy-coated view. But don't get me wrong, I think that I have great kids and I think that I'm a good mom. We just aren't perfect or anywhere near perfect. And as I am writing this, I figure I'd better post it on my comments as well.
hey amy,
i have had those same thoughts about homeschool famlies or famlies with many children, that they have it together. i have struggled with keeping things real; sharing too much or sounding like a big complainer. so, I think it's a balance that we have to keep whether it be in our blogs or conversations face to face. I have enjoyed getting to know you and your family and praise God for another like-minded family in our area!!
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