WOW. I HAVE NOT POSTED IN ALMOST A MONTH!!!
Just a quick update...no pictures...so sorry!
If any month has tested me, it has been this one...
The virus hit hard in the Patrick house. Cameron came down with it first followed by Faith, Cody, and, then, myself. I finally feel comfortable saying that Mallory is the only one that didn't get it (and PLEASE don't let me have jinxed myself, here!). Luckily, it came in shifts. We were able to get one well before it hit the other. Cody and I found how much we needed the other...being a "single" parent of three was not fun and not easy! We also found that our babies our far stronger than we are. While Faith and Cameron bounced back quickly, we were in the bed for a full day. Faith would dramatically do what she needed in the trashcan, and triumphantly yell, "Done!" I, however, curled up and cried on the bathroom floor. Mallory was the strongest, avoiding the "bug" all together. We all survived, though.
Work has been tough this month. I can't pinpoint any, one specific reason, but I've been stressed beyond measure, which has resulted in some sleepless nights, tired days, tearful rides to the job, and a resentment for all, who can stay home with their babies. Something to pray about, and I continue to do so....
There's a first time for everything, and, well, I took the kids to WalMart by myself! Call me crazy, call me dumb, call me brave....whatever you want....but it didn't go SO bad. I was in a mood...one of those, "Im tired of feeling like I need someone to help me with everything," kind of moods. The predicament was that we needed diapers (like we were down to 0), and I was determined not to call someone to bring me some. (Okay, so how did I get in this predicament???....well, like many things that had happened that week, it was a mystery HOW we went through over 112 diapers. I mean, who goes through that many diapers???!!!) ANYWAY...I loaded all three up, and took off. Besides the fact that I left the back door wide open and had to go back and shut it, that Mallory yanked Faith's hair at the checkout, and that Faith dove over all of the seats to get to the driver's seat in the parking lot while I tried to load all three BACK into the car, it went fairly good. I parked beside a buggy so I didn't have to carry all into the store, they sat down and were sweet MOST of the time since I pretty much threatened their lives (not really, okay?), AND I was overall very proud of them AND myself!!! What can I say? They are all growing up!
We splurged and got the kids a trampoline. They love it, and it has been SUPER fun. Faith and Cameron LOVE to jump, and Mallory loves to watch from outside or get in on the action, too. She will sit and jump. She also likes to have Faith and Cam to bounce her. She looks like a little rag doll as she flops around. I was horrified at first, but, hey....the kid likes it!!! Faith and Cameron think that it is wildly funny!
We have celebrated three birthdays since I last wrote. My dad, Aunt Rachel, and YaYa all had birthdays. This makes for busy weekends but always a good time with families. It is so good to know that Faith, Cameron, and Mallory will grow up amongst families that are close-knit and involved. We are so blessed with wonderful families. Can't wait for Mallory's 1st birthday, which is right around the corner!!!
It is now time to begin working on our bonus room. The toys downstairs are becoming rather ridiculous. We have cleaned out all of the junk upstairs, and the work will begin next week. I am so excited. I hope to de-clutter the downstairs!
That's pretty much it....so much but so little that is interesting! Will try to post soon.
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