The Daily Hailey

I had made plans with a friend for today, but her entire brood of children are all really sick, so we opted to reschedule. No worries. A nice quiet day at home often hits the spot! Brady has a few days off this week for the first time in a long time, so he can finally enjoy some time to lay low as well. We didn’t do much to exert ourselves at all. However, Brady and I were discussing getting out of the house for just a little bit of fun this evening. Halloween costumes, maybe some ice cream, and not a whole lot else. We haven’t had full family time in the city in a long time.

Right before the kids went down for their nap, however, Brady had a really crazy twinge in his back. So evening plans were dashed when he had to make an appointment with our chiropractor as soon as possible. The kids napped, and I rested at home while Brady was gone. He brought supper home, and we had a pretty low key evening. Its nice to be low key, but it does get old staying home day after day. I say this knowing full well that I signed up to stay home, and I couldn’t be happier with that gift I’ve been given! I don’t resent it for a second! BUT I think even the most content stay at home moms can relate to cabin fever once in a while. I have that.

Unfortunately, while Brady was out, I worked myself into quite a state worrying about tomorrow. Dekker has a check up with his eye doctor. I have no real concern that there will be any problem or decline, but I do dread taking him in, waiting, having him be tired and nervous and scared. I know that being nervous about it already won’t help the situation, but my mind runs wild sometimes, and I get scared like everyone else does once in a while. I’m trying to be civil and trusting in God, but I am human, and its hard to just release everything. I want my son to be well, and I want him to walk confidently into scary situations. But how can he if I can’t?

Enough of that. Even just writing it all out is bugging me a little bit. Tomorrow will come, and we’ll get through it. I just feel more stressed about it than usual. A POSITIVE thing about today is that I think Laela got her first little success with a sippy cup! We have one of Dekkers amongst the toys in the basement, so he can’t have drinks whenever he needs. Laela found it and was chewing on the straw, like she often does. But suddenly, it made the sound of the air breaking the seal, and she was wide eyed. The straw was wet, and she was intrigued. She tried it out several more times before she gave up and chewed her fingers instead. (I think the dreaded eye teeth will be making their appearance soon!) But I’m excited 🙂 If she picked up on the sippy cup, we could be bottle free sooner than later!! 

Time to end the blog for the day. I hope you all have a super restful evening and a deep sleep tonight! If you think of us, pray for Dekker in his appointment tomorrow morning. Specifically, for an attitude-free appointment with positive results. Eyes improving or even just maintaining would be SO wonderful!!!

Sleep deep 🙂