We've been without power for the last couple of days and internet has been down as well. It came back on just a couple of hours ago so after cooling down the house from NINETY SOMETHING DEGREES, to a more reasonable seventy something, we were finally able to put the kids to bed. And a great big THANK YOU to our friends for letting us chill (literally) in their lovely air conditioned home, lol. :-)
I said I would update this weekend about a big decision we've been discussing but I am literally exhausted. I almost went to the emergency room today after suffering from (what I think) was heat exhaustion; dizziness, very disoriented, unable to cool down, and very nauseous. I am going to curl up in front of the tv and possibly not move until I fall asleep...it's been that kind of a day.
If any of my local blog readers are without power, please feel free to drop by, day or night. Praying for each of you!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Changes
Hubby and I have a very important meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss some, let's just say, changes. Please pray that we ask the right questions and receive the answers we are hoping for. We are putting our trust and faith in God! Will update as soon as I get a chance...probably Sunday or Monday. :-) Have a great weekend, blog readers.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Wonderful Weather
Finally...a break! My first one of the day, in fact. Woke up bright and early this morning, fed the kids their breakfast, changed diapers, got everyone dressed and headed towards downtown. We were all ready with our library card ready to check out some books for summer reading and a few movies, of course. But, alas, we get there only to find out that the library doesn't open until 10. I was caught slightly off guard as most of the other Roanoke Valley libraries open between 8:30am and 9am. But, it turned out to be a magnificent morning because we arrived just as Daddy was taking his morning break.
The kids in tow, we utilized our newest skill of "looking both ways before we cross the road" and managed to make it to Mill Mountain without a hitch. We grabbed a cheese danish, some water, and the kids a Capri Sun and sat down to take a short break. Because, it's no easy task walking two children across downtown Roanoke. The morning was so pleasant, though. Right around 70 degrees with a cool breeze blowing, and getting to see my amazing husband...WOW! I couldn't have asked for a better start to the day. :-)
Afterwards, we headed back to the car and gave Daddy hugs and kisses goodbye...which made me a bit sad. I was even contemplating kidnapping him for the day but decided we probably needed the paycheck so our kids could eat, lol. Our next stop was at Wasena Park for some much needed time to burn off energy. The kids had a blast until "that kid" showed up. Yes, the one whose parents are absentee except when they're screaming obscenities at them, with no regard whatsoever to what their child is doing...like shoving my baby girl down and sitting on her; or pushing Noah off the steps. Grrrrr...nothing gets my blood boiling more than a bully (except maybe parents who treat their kids like garbage). Although, grant it, it really wasn't the kids fault, obviously.
As soon as we got back home the kids were starting to get tired and cranky so I fed them their lunch and let them play for a couple more hours. I then tried laying them down for their naps but our "lovely" neighbor across the street chose that exact moment to begin blaring their music so loud I had to shut all of the windows...which barely blocked out their obnoxiousness. It took Noah Bug over an hour to fall asleep because of it, but thankfully he finally nodded off into dreamland. Now I'm finally sitting here resting, but not for long. We've got family visiting tonight so I want to make sure the house is clean. So, think I will catch up on last night's shows and get to work. Hope each of you is having an amazing week! God bless you all!
The kids in tow, we utilized our newest skill of "looking both ways before we cross the road" and managed to make it to Mill Mountain without a hitch. We grabbed a cheese danish, some water, and the kids a Capri Sun and sat down to take a short break. Because, it's no easy task walking two children across downtown Roanoke. The morning was so pleasant, though. Right around 70 degrees with a cool breeze blowing, and getting to see my amazing husband...WOW! I couldn't have asked for a better start to the day. :-)
Afterwards, we headed back to the car and gave Daddy hugs and kisses goodbye...which made me a bit sad. I was even contemplating kidnapping him for the day but decided we probably needed the paycheck so our kids could eat, lol. Our next stop was at Wasena Park for some much needed time to burn off energy. The kids had a blast until "that kid" showed up. Yes, the one whose parents are absentee except when they're screaming obscenities at them, with no regard whatsoever to what their child is doing...like shoving my baby girl down and sitting on her; or pushing Noah off the steps. Grrrrr...nothing gets my blood boiling more than a bully (except maybe parents who treat their kids like garbage). Although, grant it, it really wasn't the kids fault, obviously.
As soon as we got back home the kids were starting to get tired and cranky so I fed them their lunch and let them play for a couple more hours. I then tried laying them down for their naps but our "lovely" neighbor across the street chose that exact moment to begin blaring their music so loud I had to shut all of the windows...which barely blocked out their obnoxiousness. It took Noah Bug over an hour to fall asleep because of it, but thankfully he finally nodded off into dreamland. Now I'm finally sitting here resting, but not for long. We've got family visiting tonight so I want to make sure the house is clean. So, think I will catch up on last night's shows and get to work. Hope each of you is having an amazing week! God bless you all!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
21 Weeks
I figured it was about time to update my blog with another belly photo. :-) I have grown so much over the past month and it's starting to freak me out a little bit...I can't imagine how big my belly is going to be in another few months. But, since this will more than likely be the last pregnancy, I'm trying to enjoy every second of it. Little Lucas doesn't always make it very easy...his new game is playing "let's jump up and down on Mommy's bladder" which is not only annoying, but painful. I will be very thankful when I'm not running to the bathroom every 30 minutes, which is only made more fun when Noah and Haleigh feel the need to accompany me on every trip to the potty. :-)
This weekend, Hubby and I are indulging in a much needed getaway. My parents will be watching the kids Friday-Sunday and I couldn't be more excited. I can pee without an audience!!!! *grin* But in all seriousness, it will be amazing to sit and relax and listen to silence. And the thought of being able to have an actual conversation with my husband without being interrupted with "Mama" a hundred times is quite pleasant. I love my babies so very much but taking a little break is going to make me such a better Mommy.
Anyways, it's off of here to fix the kids breakfast and watch our first daily episode of Curious George. Hope each of you has a blessed day.
Father's Day Fun
We had a great Father's Day Weekend. We took the kids to Mill Mountain Zoo on Saturday which definitely made for an interesting adventure. Hales was pretty good but when Noah got too tired from walking around, major tantrums ensued. He insisted that Mommy carry him and refused his Daddy even when I tried explaining to him that I was exhausted...because I was carrying him in my arms and baby Lucas in my belly. But, he immediately perked up at the first sign of the "choo" and was nothing but smiles until we fastened him into his carseat; at which point, he fell asleep in about 30 seconds. :-)
Sunday we went to church where Hubby was treated to some Father's Day goodies. We are so thankful to have become a part of this amazing church family. It makes me so proud to see him playing the Daddy role. I know I've said it before, but Noah, Haleigh and Lucas are so blessed to have Caleb as their Dada. :-) And God couldn't have given me a more perfect spouse to share this life with.
Sunday we went to church where Hubby was treated to some Father's Day goodies. We are so thankful to have become a part of this amazing church family. It makes me so proud to see him playing the Daddy role. I know I've said it before, but Noah, Haleigh and Lucas are so blessed to have Caleb as their Dada. :-) And God couldn't have given me a more perfect spouse to share this life with.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Life with the Johnstons
What an absolutely CRAZY week it has been. It started off Monday morning when Caleb came down with a horrible migraine...which lasted until Wednesday night. He has been having severe headaches and migraines for the last several weeks and thinks it has something to do with an issue he is having with his back. So, he is off to the doctor tomorrow to have things checked out. Please pray that it is nothing serious.
Noah and Haleigh seemed to have caught a cold or some type of virus. I was almost asleep last night when I heard Hales crying. When I went in to get her she had a runny nose, was coughing and sneezing like crazy. She cuddled with me in bed for a couple of hours until I finally laid her back down in her own bed after a dose of Benedryl...which I absolutely HATE giving to my kids because it makes them totally out of it. I justified it by telling myself it was in the middle of the night and sleep was really what she needed to get over the illness...whatever it was/is. Well, this morning, I heard Noah start crying and fussing in his room around 6am. I walked in and realized right away he was showing the same symptoms. He was ok other than being irritated that his nose was stopped up, until around noon and then started running a fever. Haleigh slept until 8:30am and then pretty much cried for the rest of the day until she FINALLY let me use saline and suction out her boogies, and took a nap around 3ish. Needless to say, both kids are in bed now and I'm praying for a good night's rest.
I have been doing really well other than normal pregnancy emotions...which are really starting to get on my nerves. I hate crying; let alone crying and having absolutely NO IDEA why I'm doing so. At our last doctor's appointment, we of course found out that we are having a little boy. I also found out that as of 20 weeks, I had gained three pounds. I'm really happy with that number but am trying my hardest to keep total weight gain around 15 pounds; only because I started out at a higher weight than I was hoping. I start my prenatal exercise class at the Green Ridge Rec Center this week and I couldn't be happier. I've really been doing my best to eat well and exercise to keep the extra weight off. Hopefully, God will answer our prayers and bless us with my body doing what its supposed to and going into labor on its own. My doctor isn't a huge supporter of VBAC after 2 c-sections, but we are putting this in God's hands.
Well, it's off of here now to grab a bite to eat. I wasn't able to eat any dinner because Haleigh felt so bad. So, I held her in my arms and spoon fed her...only way the poor thing would eat. :-(
Noah and Haleigh seemed to have caught a cold or some type of virus. I was almost asleep last night when I heard Hales crying. When I went in to get her she had a runny nose, was coughing and sneezing like crazy. She cuddled with me in bed for a couple of hours until I finally laid her back down in her own bed after a dose of Benedryl...which I absolutely HATE giving to my kids because it makes them totally out of it. I justified it by telling myself it was in the middle of the night and sleep was really what she needed to get over the illness...whatever it was/is. Well, this morning, I heard Noah start crying and fussing in his room around 6am. I walked in and realized right away he was showing the same symptoms. He was ok other than being irritated that his nose was stopped up, until around noon and then started running a fever. Haleigh slept until 8:30am and then pretty much cried for the rest of the day until she FINALLY let me use saline and suction out her boogies, and took a nap around 3ish. Needless to say, both kids are in bed now and I'm praying for a good night's rest.
I have been doing really well other than normal pregnancy emotions...which are really starting to get on my nerves. I hate crying; let alone crying and having absolutely NO IDEA why I'm doing so. At our last doctor's appointment, we of course found out that we are having a little boy. I also found out that as of 20 weeks, I had gained three pounds. I'm really happy with that number but am trying my hardest to keep total weight gain around 15 pounds; only because I started out at a higher weight than I was hoping. I start my prenatal exercise class at the Green Ridge Rec Center this week and I couldn't be happier. I've really been doing my best to eat well and exercise to keep the extra weight off. Hopefully, God will answer our prayers and bless us with my body doing what its supposed to and going into labor on its own. My doctor isn't a huge supporter of VBAC after 2 c-sections, but we are putting this in God's hands.
Well, it's off of here now to grab a bite to eat. I wasn't able to eat any dinner because Haleigh felt so bad. So, I held her in my arms and spoon fed her...only way the poor thing would eat. :-(
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Introducing....
CHARLES LUCAS, our little boy...
Our little man sure wasn't afraid to show off today. Before the ultrasound tech even had a chance to tell us, I looked over at Caleb and shouted "IT"S A BOY!!!" I was too excited to cry, which is funny, because I bawled with the other two. Today, I just laughed and laughed...I can't wait for the kids to wake up from their naps so I can tell them all about their new baby brother.
Here is the first glimpse I got of his boy parts...
Off of here now to relax for a bit. It's been quite an overwhelming day. :-D
Our little man sure wasn't afraid to show off today. Before the ultrasound tech even had a chance to tell us, I looked over at Caleb and shouted "IT"S A BOY!!!" I was too excited to cry, which is funny, because I bawled with the other two. Today, I just laughed and laughed...I can't wait for the kids to wake up from their naps so I can tell them all about their new baby brother.
Here is the first glimpse I got of his boy parts...
Off of here now to relax for a bit. It's been quite an overwhelming day. :-D
Monday, June 4, 2012
Boy or Girl?
Oh my goodness! I have all this nervous energy today. Tomorrow we head back to the doctor for our gender scan and I am so hoping this little one cooperates. I am already starting to nest and I can't wait to start buying stuff for our newest addition. :-) I'm definitely thinking boy, but I guess we will have to wait and see. Please, please pray baby J spreads his/her little legs for the ultrasound tech tomorrow...can't wait to share the good news with all of you! <3
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