Horse Riding lessons

So I stopped blogging for a while because one time I couldn't remember the password then I felt like the whole blogging site was acting weird or it was probably just me since I tend to do them late at night... so I am trying again... not convinced this is right either....

David Wayne has started taking horse riding lessons. Since back in Oct he got money for his birthday. He had been talking about it for a while but it's expensive and I just didn't know what he would think. So with his birthday money we let him try a lesson out. Well that is all it took. One lesson and he is hooked. Not one bit afraid. Not what I was expecting. He loves it. He would go everyday if we would let him.

I didn't bring my bigger lense but he is standing up on the horse.

 Bringing his horse back up to the barn.

He is learning so much.

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Day 2

We were here a few minutes before 8am to be admitted this morning. We have had extremely nice staff. Spoke with two doctors, a child life specialist,  and different nurses.
We had an xray. His belly wasn't as full as it has been in the past since we had given him lots of meds prior to getting here. We were given the option of trying a higher dose of meds right now instead of the NG tube. So we are trying that right now. So far we are still not clear but we are hoping for the best. More med's coming soon.

He was a trooper by the way when putting his IV in. Very impressed how they prepared for it. Emela cream applied along with mini heat packs to make sure they could get a good vein. Momma likes good nursing skills. Speaking of good nursing skills ...He was not crying but when taking his blood pressure and heart rate they were both elevated. They did not waste any time to alert the doctor and checked it several times.

We have walked around a little and visited the playroom.

Our trip to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Day 1

We left this morning right after Sunday school and went into our 5th grade bus church. I wanted to see them before left to give them their school supplies.
We ended up leaving Gracie here with my mom bc with David not being able to eat but clear liquids today and with the NG tube being put in tomorrow just thought it would be easier on her. I can't wait to see her soon though.

David has done worder full traveling. Very proud of him despite the trip taking longer than expected, between driving in the rain, pulling over to change him, and traffic.

We arrived at the Ronald McDonald House around 8pm. Being able to stay here has been a blessing... I could go on and on about this place but maybe later.

Got us a bite to eat and a tour around the place and settled in for the evening.

One of my favorite verses that I happened to flip to. And oh how the Lord has shown his word to be true to us.

DAVID WAYNE SAYS GOODNIGHT.

Motherhood /Parenting.

Gracie is almost 9 and I honestly try not to think about it much if I do I want to cry. Where has the last little bit of time gone. And on top of that David is 4 and his personality is really starting to show. From anything to saying something that has you laughing to no knowing something he is saying came from.
I love them with everything in me and there are sometimes you wonder if anything you are saying is sinking in. A constant repeat of the same things sometimes.. Use kind words, did you forget your manners. be sweet , are you sure that is what you want to do. lets be thoughtful of others.......and so on.....and so on ....and so on. Things you want to teach them and when they don't get it you think I just told them that why ??? Am I invisible? Or I should say did they just do that on purpose. Our kids are not perfect by no means but they are human flesh just like we are ....Honestly I worry sometimes. and just want to make sure I do right by them. Want them to understand what is important. And when something happens it breaks my heart. I get it I know they are only 8 and 4 and I am sure by all means if they were older we would/could run across a lot worse things that can happen. But right now we are forming their foundation in their young years. They are so easily impacted.
When they were little it was more of a physical tired most of the time now it's not only that but emotional too. When you teaching them something sometimes it would be so easy to give in or show them the easy way out. But that isn't teaching them the way the Lord intends to grown in the the right person that they should be. Even something as simple as a clean room. It would be so easy to take 20 minutes and do it all myself and it be done and over with but in the end they are not learning. Instead looks like it will take 2 hours or 2 days to get it done. She would rather clean a toilet than clean her room. Or David decides to push a little boy....Are you kidding me where in the world did that come from. That's not my little boy ...but it was tonight. I about came unglued. Took him to the side. Needless to say we were gone away from the ball game  for a little bit. For some reason I asked him why he did that and he really gave an honest answer to why he did it and well that just made it even harder. Poor little guy he does have to learn too...Enough of my ranting....At the end of the day honestly its just a reminder I couldn't me any more happier to be where we are no now in time with the precious little ones. . I am sure just like the older ones say, you will wish for these days back. I don't know that would change anything. It simply amazes me that the Lord would give you such a huge responsible to help shape their little lives. How humbling I should be to be able to do this. At moments I still just sit in amazement that the Lord would bless me with them.

Getting back

So seems like every time I think about sitting down "just to write" well there is just other things to do but think I will back to it. Maybe it's like a little therapy, not so sure anyone else enjoys it but hope to look back over it in years to come.
So we will see how this goes. (Again)

Lately we have been a little busy. Dance is ending with Gracie for the year and she had her Baton Recital at the Stevens Center in Winston Salem on Sat. afternoon. She was quiet most of the day. I think she was a little nervous. I was for her. But proud of how well she did. Friday night she had rehearsal and well we were trying to figure out where she was suppose to go bc we were suppose to drop her off at a side entrance. We literally figured it out at a stoplight so I just said wait and we jumped out.
Sat. came I got up at 6am ran to Sams to buy food/snacks for the Little League. Needless to say I worked out my arm muscles pushing the buggy around.
I did stop at a yard sale on the way back home. I thought I can do this real fast. I am very careful what I buy but will have to say that I do love finding a good bargain. Ran home to get things ready to go to the ball field for David's ball practice, cleaned up a little bit and headed out the door. It's a lot of fun trying to keep the 4 year olds out of the dirt while trying to learn the basic of baseball.
A sweet lady at our church came by and got David Wayne so we could head out to get ready for Gracie's Recital. Jonathan dropped us off at a  little girls spa to get Gracie's hair done and make up. Let me explain that it was only light pink on her eyes but you really couldn't even see it with lip gloss and glitter and a touch of blush. Honestly not a whole lot but her Daddy was having a really hard time with all this. But she looked very pretty.
Recital was very good. She did very well and learned a lot this year. We attempted to eat with family afterwards and was going to go to Mellow Mushroom since it was just across the street but it was like an hour wait so we didn't get to.
Picked up David in Pilot and he was about exhausted. He had spent the day at the car show with Mrs. Barbara. got to eat with snacks of popcorn and lots of attention.
Sunday was good. A good number in Sunday School. And in 5th grade church the kids were good and we had a few good laughs by some of them. Out for lunch with Betty and Forrest . I got the bad momma award for the day bc David had an accident turned around and his bag isn't in the car. And his extra stuff I try and keep for times like this had just been used too and I did not replace yet. Well this is just great but at least there was a food lion close by.
Back at church early for Teen Choir practice. They are doing great learning some new songs and I think sound pretty good. But guess I am a little partial. They sang during church service and was a blessing.
..................................and the weekends go by too fast.

Homeschool Christmas Party

For the Homeschool Christmas party we were to bring homemade ornaments. So these are the ones the kids made. Surprisingly David was so excited about his. Nothing big and  fancy but they were happy. So they ate and went to the gym and had a game.!

 

Christmas at Papa Evans

Christmas at Papaw Evans is always on Christmas Eve. Ray and Darlene, Megan, Jason, and Mia. Mallory and Little Marshal. And Bryan's kids were all there! Our family is growing with the great grandkids but I hope we can always find time together

Having fun opening presents