I am so grateful to be a Mom! I am grateful that my Heavenly Father would trust me with these beautiful, smart, talented young people! I love being with them!
We had L home last weekend from Rexburg. We were hoping she would be here to hug her new little sister, and join her welcoming birthday party, but she hasn't made the leap to earth yet. She must be getting important instructions, and I am grateful and confident that she needs these last minutes of love and instruction from the other side. I am not upset or anxious. Seriously, I am ok, trusting that we can't dictate to the Lord what is best! This entire pregnancy has been His will. I can trust Him! He knows best! He will send her at the perfect hour! I don't have to be anxious or upset about when! This despite the frustration of many around me... seriously, I am the one that can't move. What right do they have to tell me what to do, or how to feel? None!
I loved having L home, and seeing all my kids together. I am grateful for everyday we spend together.
B took jr team with L on Saturday morning and went to the horses for the morning - minus scout S. S. went on a 50 mile bike ride with his scout troop, he was one of only two who managed to finish the entire ride. In fact when he got back home, his odometer on his bike showed that he still needed 3/4 of a mile, and he continued down to the park and back to finish it off properly! What a great trooper! I think it was great for his self-esteem to see that he could keep up with and do well with others his same age. He is always being compared to older siblings who are several years older than he is! It took them most of the day, but he got home about 3 p.m. smiling at having completed something difficult! Good job cute boy!
C competed Saturday in the Dixie Desert Rampage at the sport expert level 16-18. He hasn't competed for several years, and was nervous at being back in the competitive saddle again. He didn't need to worry! He placed 3rd in his division, even at the youngest age of his class! He seems to always be at the youngest end of the class. He did great!
L came home on Friday evening, riding the St. George shuttle the last 4 1/2 hours from SLC. She stayed until Monday afternoon when B.H. gave up on the baby coming and went home, taking L with him back to her truck parked at Fox Hunt. It was hard for me to say good-bye to her, always. I adore her!
My Mom was down last week, and we hiked and hiked! Monday we hiked the close "Waterfall" hike here in Bloomington clear to the top and up to a couple of overlook points we haven't been to before. It was a beautiful afternoon in the sunshine! B got home, and wanted to be included in the hiking, and so despite lots of company B and I took off and got lost on the golf course, and then decided to hike to the top of the gap, and then he wanted a little more, so then we got lost in the neighborhood, trying to find our way to the 6th Grade center over the hill. I was grumpy by the time we got done, it was a bit too long.
Tuesday we hiked "Waterfall" again, up over the top and to the first peak and back. A bit easier than the day before and I didn't follow it up with more hiking in the dark!
Wednesday we were brave, and hiked the entire Tuachan over the top trail that we haven't done since we were training for Mt. Rainier! I am not sure what we were thinking! On top, we had to make a judgement call, and decided to take the back trail over into Snow Canyon rather than go back down the very steep front side back to our car. We called B from the top and asked him to be prepared to pick us up in an hour or so. We were not prepared for that far, and by the end, I was grateful to be moving at all. We had one bottle of water that my Mom had brought with her. J was pretty hungry and grumpy on the final hike out, down West canyon. I didn't think I could lift my legs over the boulders and out to the road the shorter route, I made them all go out the west canyon paved trail with me, not sure which was easier, I know the route we picked was longer, but not as up and down. I was bushed!
The next day we took an easier route, and hiked the Pioneer Rock trail up and around Dixie Rock with B and Mom. It was a good walk, but not too difficult. My right hip was hurting, and we didn't go too far. We ended by walking around all the Art Around the Corner statues downtown for a good few blocks. We were still walking when it was dark, and I was once again tired!
Friday we opted to walk the paved trail in Snow Canyon from the sand dunes to the top campground and back. Mom insisted that I go to the hospital and get checked after we finished that night. B picked me up and we went in. While hiking there were come climbers who had scaled the red rock cliff clear to the top while we hiked up. I wish that I was doing something and accomplishing something as they did. Mom assured me that I was, but when we got to the hospital, they said I was only a 4, and that her head was not engaged, she was not ready to come. We then had to stay and be monitored for an hour. We visited with a very nice head nurse from Hurricane, her husband is an institute teacher at DSC, and her name was Kristen. I didn't catch her last name. We had nice visit, but we didn't get to bring a baby home! After that, my contractions haven't been consistent at all!
Saturday morning P and T welcomed their little Tykara into the world! She was not due until the end of the month but has been having complications. She was born at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, and was rushed right to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Mom decided that afternoon that because nothing was changing here in St. George, that she would go home to help K&C who had T's 3 boys until Sunday, and to check in on P. I want to bring my baby home healthy and well. If that means, she needs another day in heaven, please, take the time to come healthy! Today is Thursday of the next week. L has gone home for a couple of days. J is still here hoping this little one comes soon.
I woke up at 2 a.m. Tuesday morning in pain, but the contractions were not regular. They lasted all morning, and were strong, I woke B and made him help me through them, but we never felt like it was time to go in. She still hasn't dropped, and I just don't feel like they were dilating me. B had a 10 appointment at the office that morning, so he got dressed and went to the office, promising to call when he was done with that one. He called alright, but had another emergency with an employee that needed his help, and was off to help there. I was having a few contractions, but nothing serious, and decided that he needed to help elsewhere, so he did.
So here I am two days later, today is Thursday. I walked again yesterday. My hip has been so stiff by the end of the day I can hardly move. I thought it would be better with a couple of days off. I have changed my mind, and I think it is hurting for another reason. I think there is contention built up and simmering in there, and that I have to decide to get rid of it! I can only control me! I am capable and the Mom of this family! I am blessed to have beautiful, healthy strong kids! I have chosen to give my time, my best efforts, my energy to being the best Mom I can be! I get to choose how I act, and what happens to me. Other things may happen around me, but I get to choose how I react or not to those people and problems! I don't have to worry and solve the problems of others! They can carry whatever they want, but I'm not going to carry problems with me! I am happy! I am confident that with the help of my Heavenly Father we can welcome this new little spirit to this world at the perfect hour for her! I don't have to care who else is here, or what they want! This isn't about them! They have their agency to choose, and I can't make them into something they don't want!
We had L home last weekend from Rexburg. We were hoping she would be here to hug her new little sister, and join her welcoming birthday party, but she hasn't made the leap to earth yet. She must be getting important instructions, and I am grateful and confident that she needs these last minutes of love and instruction from the other side. I am not upset or anxious. Seriously, I am ok, trusting that we can't dictate to the Lord what is best! This entire pregnancy has been His will. I can trust Him! He knows best! He will send her at the perfect hour! I don't have to be anxious or upset about when! This despite the frustration of many around me... seriously, I am the one that can't move. What right do they have to tell me what to do, or how to feel? None!
I loved having L home, and seeing all my kids together. I am grateful for everyday we spend together.
B took jr team with L on Saturday morning and went to the horses for the morning - minus scout S. S. went on a 50 mile bike ride with his scout troop, he was one of only two who managed to finish the entire ride. In fact when he got back home, his odometer on his bike showed that he still needed 3/4 of a mile, and he continued down to the park and back to finish it off properly! What a great trooper! I think it was great for his self-esteem to see that he could keep up with and do well with others his same age. He is always being compared to older siblings who are several years older than he is! It took them most of the day, but he got home about 3 p.m. smiling at having completed something difficult! Good job cute boy!
C competed Saturday in the Dixie Desert Rampage at the sport expert level 16-18. He hasn't competed for several years, and was nervous at being back in the competitive saddle again. He didn't need to worry! He placed 3rd in his division, even at the youngest age of his class! He seems to always be at the youngest end of the class. He did great!
L came home on Friday evening, riding the St. George shuttle the last 4 1/2 hours from SLC. She stayed until Monday afternoon when B.H. gave up on the baby coming and went home, taking L with him back to her truck parked at Fox Hunt. It was hard for me to say good-bye to her, always. I adore her!
My Mom was down last week, and we hiked and hiked! Monday we hiked the close "Waterfall" hike here in Bloomington clear to the top and up to a couple of overlook points we haven't been to before. It was a beautiful afternoon in the sunshine! B got home, and wanted to be included in the hiking, and so despite lots of company B and I took off and got lost on the golf course, and then decided to hike to the top of the gap, and then he wanted a little more, so then we got lost in the neighborhood, trying to find our way to the 6th Grade center over the hill. I was grumpy by the time we got done, it was a bit too long.
Tuesday we hiked "Waterfall" again, up over the top and to the first peak and back. A bit easier than the day before and I didn't follow it up with more hiking in the dark!
Wednesday we were brave, and hiked the entire Tuachan over the top trail that we haven't done since we were training for Mt. Rainier! I am not sure what we were thinking! On top, we had to make a judgement call, and decided to take the back trail over into Snow Canyon rather than go back down the very steep front side back to our car. We called B from the top and asked him to be prepared to pick us up in an hour or so. We were not prepared for that far, and by the end, I was grateful to be moving at all. We had one bottle of water that my Mom had brought with her. J was pretty hungry and grumpy on the final hike out, down West canyon. I didn't think I could lift my legs over the boulders and out to the road the shorter route, I made them all go out the west canyon paved trail with me, not sure which was easier, I know the route we picked was longer, but not as up and down. I was bushed!
The next day we took an easier route, and hiked the Pioneer Rock trail up and around Dixie Rock with B and Mom. It was a good walk, but not too difficult. My right hip was hurting, and we didn't go too far. We ended by walking around all the Art Around the Corner statues downtown for a good few blocks. We were still walking when it was dark, and I was once again tired!
Friday we opted to walk the paved trail in Snow Canyon from the sand dunes to the top campground and back. Mom insisted that I go to the hospital and get checked after we finished that night. B picked me up and we went in. While hiking there were come climbers who had scaled the red rock cliff clear to the top while we hiked up. I wish that I was doing something and accomplishing something as they did. Mom assured me that I was, but when we got to the hospital, they said I was only a 4, and that her head was not engaged, she was not ready to come. We then had to stay and be monitored for an hour. We visited with a very nice head nurse from Hurricane, her husband is an institute teacher at DSC, and her name was Kristen. I didn't catch her last name. We had nice visit, but we didn't get to bring a baby home! After that, my contractions haven't been consistent at all!
Saturday morning P and T welcomed their little Tykara into the world! She was not due until the end of the month but has been having complications. She was born at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, and was rushed right to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Mom decided that afternoon that because nothing was changing here in St. George, that she would go home to help K&C who had T's 3 boys until Sunday, and to check in on P. I want to bring my baby home healthy and well. If that means, she needs another day in heaven, please, take the time to come healthy! Today is Thursday of the next week. L has gone home for a couple of days. J is still here hoping this little one comes soon.
I woke up at 2 a.m. Tuesday morning in pain, but the contractions were not regular. They lasted all morning, and were strong, I woke B and made him help me through them, but we never felt like it was time to go in. She still hasn't dropped, and I just don't feel like they were dilating me. B had a 10 appointment at the office that morning, so he got dressed and went to the office, promising to call when he was done with that one. He called alright, but had another emergency with an employee that needed his help, and was off to help there. I was having a few contractions, but nothing serious, and decided that he needed to help elsewhere, so he did.
So here I am two days later, today is Thursday. I walked again yesterday. My hip has been so stiff by the end of the day I can hardly move. I thought it would be better with a couple of days off. I have changed my mind, and I think it is hurting for another reason. I think there is contention built up and simmering in there, and that I have to decide to get rid of it! I can only control me! I am capable and the Mom of this family! I am blessed to have beautiful, healthy strong kids! I have chosen to give my time, my best efforts, my energy to being the best Mom I can be! I get to choose how I act, and what happens to me. Other things may happen around me, but I get to choose how I react or not to those people and problems! I don't have to worry and solve the problems of others! They can carry whatever they want, but I'm not going to carry problems with me! I am happy! I am confident that with the help of my Heavenly Father we can welcome this new little spirit to this world at the perfect hour for her! I don't have to care who else is here, or what they want! This isn't about them! They have their agency to choose, and I can't make them into something they don't want!