Well, it certainly has been a nice, quiet and calm day today! Richard took Noah and Jonah out to Grandma and Grandpa's to have lunch and go to a big moonbounce place called "Off the Wall". It's a place where 4 and 5 year old boys can release all of their never-ending energies out on a wide array of climbing, bouncing, jumping and sliding things for a few hours. They will be nice and tired tonight!
While they are out doing that, I'm here at home with two little ones taking a nice long nap. Ahhhh...it's just what the doctor ordered! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa, for treating the boys to this adventure, and thank you Daddy, for accompanying them.
It's nice to have these kind of breaks!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Family Circus
"Who did this???" I ask.
"Jonah" Noah says.
"No, I didn't. Anna did!" Jonah says.
"No, Yiyah did!" Anna says referring to her baby brother, of course.
Josiah just looks up at me, waiting to see what I will do next. "Who is going to get into trouble this time?", he thinks. I felt like I was in that comic strip called "Family Circus". You remember those adorable clips that illustrate what everyday life is like with little ones. Whenever something breaks or spills, those little ghosts named 'Not Me' and 'I Didn't' come out and take the blame.
There certainly never is a dull moment in the Flood household! I consider today to have been a difficult one only because I threw my back out yesterday. It was the strangest thing! I was doing my weekly grocery shopping at the Super Wal-Mart and all of a sudden, my back gripped me. Of course, as I shopped, it got worse. I got home, cooked dinner, gave baths and that was all it took to cripple me some more! Well, this morning as we woke for church I could not continue on. I got back in bed with a heating pad and to rest some more. I am so thankful for my wonderful husband who decided to stay home with me and help take care of the kids. I did not realize the things you cannot do when you hurt your back~ and that's just about everything!
As I wrap up this long day, I am still thankful for the over-all health of my family. I am so glad to have Rich back in our daily routine again. Although our four angels do not act so angelic at times, I am so thankful that they are healthy as well. I am saying these things because we were recently reminded of how short life really is. A dear friend of my in-laws, who is also a friend of ours, lost her 50 year old daughter-in-law to a battle with cancer. Please pray for the entire McCulloch family. There is also a 5 year old boy named Brandon, a friend of my nephews, who continues to fight Leukemia. Please pray for him and his single mother who has devoted her life to getting him the proper care he needs. I have those people on my heart tonight.
Thank you all so much for keeping up with us...
"Jonah" Noah says.
"No, I didn't. Anna did!" Jonah says.
"No, Yiyah did!" Anna says referring to her baby brother, of course.
Josiah just looks up at me, waiting to see what I will do next. "Who is going to get into trouble this time?", he thinks. I felt like I was in that comic strip called "Family Circus". You remember those adorable clips that illustrate what everyday life is like with little ones. Whenever something breaks or spills, those little ghosts named 'Not Me' and 'I Didn't' come out and take the blame.
There certainly never is a dull moment in the Flood household! I consider today to have been a difficult one only because I threw my back out yesterday. It was the strangest thing! I was doing my weekly grocery shopping at the Super Wal-Mart and all of a sudden, my back gripped me. Of course, as I shopped, it got worse. I got home, cooked dinner, gave baths and that was all it took to cripple me some more! Well, this morning as we woke for church I could not continue on. I got back in bed with a heating pad and to rest some more. I am so thankful for my wonderful husband who decided to stay home with me and help take care of the kids. I did not realize the things you cannot do when you hurt your back~ and that's just about everything!
As I wrap up this long day, I am still thankful for the over-all health of my family. I am so glad to have Rich back in our daily routine again. Although our four angels do not act so angelic at times, I am so thankful that they are healthy as well. I am saying these things because we were recently reminded of how short life really is. A dear friend of my in-laws, who is also a friend of ours, lost her 50 year old daughter-in-law to a battle with cancer. Please pray for the entire McCulloch family. There is also a 5 year old boy named Brandon, a friend of my nephews, who continues to fight Leukemia. Please pray for him and his single mother who has devoted her life to getting him the proper care he needs. I have those people on my heart tonight.
Thank you all so much for keeping up with us...
Monday, February 11, 2008
Richard's on the mend!
Well, it has been 6 days since Richard's procedure and he is improving each day. I imagine that he will feel like a new man by the weekend. Thank you all so much for the prayers, emails and phone calls that we have received thus far. That truly has meant so much to us!
The kids are doing well, enjoying peculiarly warm weather this February in the south. It is so pretty and peaceful out here, we really do love it. Despite the stressful situation with Daddy recovering and Mommy with divided interests all day, we are all surviving : ). Noah is especially ready to have his Daddy back at bedtime when Daddy sing's him his favorite song called 'The Noah Song' (of course). I just can't seem to sing that one right! Jonah is ready to get back to their 'wrestlemania' routine, because Mommy is getting tired of being attacked from behind, and is Anna ever going to stop saying "Mama, Daddy ok?"?
A big Thank You to Grandma and Grandpa Slesinski for taking care of these little ones at such crucial times!
Hope you all are doing well and enjoying the favor of the Lord.
Until next time...
The kids are doing well, enjoying peculiarly warm weather this February in the south. It is so pretty and peaceful out here, we really do love it. Despite the stressful situation with Daddy recovering and Mommy with divided interests all day, we are all surviving : ). Noah is especially ready to have his Daddy back at bedtime when Daddy sing's him his favorite song called 'The Noah Song' (of course). I just can't seem to sing that one right! Jonah is ready to get back to their 'wrestlemania' routine, because Mommy is getting tired of being attacked from behind, and is Anna ever going to stop saying "Mama, Daddy ok?"?
A big Thank You to Grandma and Grandpa Slesinski for taking care of these little ones at such crucial times!
Hope you all are doing well and enjoying the favor of the Lord.
Until next time...
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Meeting Gov. Huckabee
This was such a great experience! Last Saturday, we ventured into Huntsville to see a political rally for Gov. Mike Huckabee where he gave a speech at a large Methodist church. Not knowing they pushed the rally up one hour, we showed up when Mr. Huckabee was half-way through his speech. We enjoyed the last half hour listening to him pump up the crowd with great motivation. Afterwards, our entire family was interviewed by Huntsville's very own WAFF 48 News' Jeanie Powell and ended up on the 10 O'Clock News! How fun!
At the top of this entry is a photo of Rich shaking the Governor's hand outside and thanking him for a job well done. He was so nice. At Noah's request, he signed his brochure for us. It was a wonderful family outing. We also got to meet Chuck Norris and his wife who were traveling along with the Huckabee entourage.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Rolled the Stone Away...
Well, it's been done! Richard's stone was removed this morning and all went as planned. I am thankful to God that Richard made it through the procedure just fine, although I am concerned about the terrible discomfort he is now experiencing. I know it is just a matter of time where he will feel like himself again. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. Thanks so much.
Our day began at 3:15 am when my mother-in-law called to tell us that they were going to be a little late getting to our house to watch the kids. Richard was to check in at 5:30 am which meant we had to leave the house at 4:30. Mom & Dad were delayed because there was a large outbreak of severe weather here in the Tennessee Valley. Several tornados touched down, one of which was headed right for Decatur where they live. Although their nieghborhood was spared, there were 91 homes damaged (30 of those were completely destroyed) and over 45 fatalities across the southern states os Miss., Ala., Tenn. and Georgia. Please keep the families that have lost their homes and family members in your prayers. Please ask God to wrap his loving arms around them and bring them the peace that only He can provide during this difficult time.
The kids are all healthy and doing great. The boys are getting so tall, Anna is talking more clearly every day and Josiah can put his hand in the air and say "hi" which is really cute. It is so hard to believe that Noah will be starting Kindergarten this year. They all just grow up too fast!
Take Care Everyone,
RJF
Our day began at 3:15 am when my mother-in-law called to tell us that they were going to be a little late getting to our house to watch the kids. Richard was to check in at 5:30 am which meant we had to leave the house at 4:30. Mom & Dad were delayed because there was a large outbreak of severe weather here in the Tennessee Valley. Several tornados touched down, one of which was headed right for Decatur where they live. Although their nieghborhood was spared, there were 91 homes damaged (30 of those were completely destroyed) and over 45 fatalities across the southern states os Miss., Ala., Tenn. and Georgia. Please keep the families that have lost their homes and family members in your prayers. Please ask God to wrap his loving arms around them and bring them the peace that only He can provide during this difficult time.
The kids are all healthy and doing great. The boys are getting so tall, Anna is talking more clearly every day and Josiah can put his hand in the air and say "hi" which is really cute. It is so hard to believe that Noah will be starting Kindergarten this year. They all just grow up too fast!
Take Care Everyone,
RJF
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