Day 4, Final Day

Well, I made it. This year for sure went better than most  years... mainly because I kept really busy. I always had something to do, whether it was going for walks, or events, or etc. Going to the wedding yesterday really helped break up the day. I am writing even though Peter is not home yet, but i have a feeling tonight I will be exhausted and will not want to blog when he is home.

This morning I did end up going to church. I just didn't want to spend my morning doing nothing, especially on a Sunday. So i took my chances and I actually had time to spare! It was hard at times being on the bleachers and the sun was beating down on us. I forgot to  bring sunscreen. Luckily my friend Amy from church entertained Kate at times so she wasn't too completely bored. Then I left and ate lunch at the fair. But it was so windy that things and money were flying everywhere. I had to dodge food in my mouth because my hair would block my mouth!It was interesting, but fun. The girls are taking their nap, and I uploaded a bunch of photos to facebook.

After this weekend I am sooo looking forward to next weekend. On the 15th we are celebrating our 5th year anniversary and going to the cities for a couple days (alone!!!).   I am nervous for the girls cause it's maddy's first time overnight without us... so I am praying that goes well. I think it will go well because Emily usually watches them on Mondays, and so she and Cheryll will both be home to entertain them on that day anyway. If anything, Emily could take them to our house for naps, if they refuse, or maybe even overnight one night if it goes terribly bad.  Oh yeah, be sure to listen to KFNW (1200 AM) on Tuesday the 13th, I think you might hear peter and my name on there!

Day 3

Today has been a pretty laid-back day. Last night I didn't fall asleep til 12:45. I laid and laid and laid there, and finally I fell asleep. But kate woke up at 1:06 and was crying... so I went to her room. She was in bed still, but scared again. I assured her everything was ok, and shut the lights off, but noticed the living room light (where the door is) was on.  That made me really freaked out....I have been locking all the doors, every single night for that reason. Then Maddy woke up at 7, so I got about 6 hours of sleep. I woke up a visitor that comes by about once a month, and that put me in a bad mood, mostly because today I went to a wedding, and I didn't want this guests' company :)   Anyway, i decided not to go outside til after 10, so I could just rest. We went upstairs and I decided to sew a few of my blocks. The kids surprisingly played nice...but I am feeling like I will never get this quilt done!!!

I went for a bike ride, despite my guest, and then when I put the kids to bed for a nap, I tried to take a nap but couldn't. I must have it in my head that I can't fall asleep while Peter's gone. I am so tired. I didn't take any pictures today besides a couple of Maddy, and the wedding. Here are a few of my favorites: (PS, it was HOT OUT!!)

I think I will read for a while to get sleepy. Tomorrow I am not sure if I am going to church because it's at the fairgrounds in Hallock....two small kids, grand stands, one adult.... (with a visitor).... =might not be a good idea.

Day 2

Today was another fun-filled day. This morning I rushed to get ready to pick strawberries.

After that, we ate some lunch and went home for naps. Unfortunately, after a half hour-45 minutes, Maddy woke up screaming in pain from teething. She was unhappy most of the day. I felt so bad for her, but all I could do was give her Tylenol. We left to visit my friend Sarah in Crookston, to see her new house she bought with her soon to be husband, Cole. I took engagement pictures for them (you can view in the tags portion of the blog).    Maddy slept the whole way there, and the whole way back. I am a little nervous for tonight. I hope she sleeps through the night.  When I got back, I put away the groceries I bought, and watered all the plants and weeded the garden. That took about 45 minutes. Got done almost at 10:00!

I should go to bed soon... I just know it will be hard to fall asleep. My movie didn't come for date night!

Day 1

The annual Canadian fishing trip has begun, and I am home alone with two sweeties for 4 whole days. This morning I woke up at 4:30 to our hall light, bathroom light, and Kate's bedroom light on. She was scared and turned on all the lights. Then, peter woke up at 5  so I was pretty much up since then. Kate, though, slept in til 8:30 and then about 45 minutes later after eating and getting dressed, we went outside. I took them on a long walk around the golf course, then to the park, where Maddy, once again cut her lip.

We went home and grabbed a snack and then went out for another walk, this time with Kate's stroller.
They took naps, went to the park with the Sustads, and then had supper and visited my sister Kelsey. She is not doing any better. It seems like every other day she is doing poor. Today I don't think she ate anything until 7:30 pm, which is not healthy at all. 

Now I am really tired from being up so early and being busy all day.  Today seemed kind of long, but still really busy. I think once I get through tomorrow it might get a little easier. Sunday is always the longest day! Pray for their safety please!

Kari Jobe: The video I was talking about

Prayers

Last night, like most nights, I couldn't sleep.  We got back from GF about 9:30 or 9:45 and had to put the kids to bed (poor kids!!) and then we unloaded groceries.  I just hate lying in bed when I'm really tired, and not being able to fall asleep. But I do know, and trust, that it's because God wants me to be praying. Or at least that's how I've felt lately. Yesterday during nap time I had a really nice time just being outside on the deck, listening to music.  I looked at Kari Jobe's you tube channel (my favorite singer) and noticed she had a new video out, promoting her new song.  It's called, You Are For Me.  I listened to that a bunch of times, and then also Revelation Song.  It was a really good way to just spend with God even though I was just listening to music.

It has been really weird, if not disturbing to me what God has laid on my heart to be praying about lately.  I feel that I need to be praying for all the rape victims.  A few weeks ago, maybe even a whole month ago, i heard about this small girl, probably kate's age, who was raped and murdered.  From then on I've just been feeling heavy on my heart to pray for those girls, any age.  Then last night I heard another story of a rape victim.  How AWFUL would that be to have happen to you, someone you love, or your DAUGHTER??!!!   So, I just have been praying hard for those girls... of all ages, because I feel that God wants me to, even if it's just to save one. I pray that he would bring rescue to the girls, and I even pray for the person who is doing this crime.  If you ever feel the need to pray for something like that... do it.  I feel like my prayers might even save my own girls from this.

Hot out!!

The last three days have been soooo hot! It's hard to even be outside.  But, I am not complaining unless severe weather comes out of it.  I've had to for sure water my plants a lot more in the last three days then I've had to all year! I hope they don't die because I just keep forgetting to water them.  

Yesterday we went to Florian.  It was really warm out and the kids had so much fun. Then we grilled some brats, hotdogs and hamburgers and made a couple salads.