I did not go to Bible study today because of Aron having a fever and wailing from an earache yesterday. I decided last night that I would not go. Of course…he ended up being fine this morning. However, Ivan spilled the graham crackers twice this morning so I guess I’m glad we didn’t go.
Regarding Aron, I thought it was an earache. I don’t know for sure. He said his cheek hurts and he had a fever which I check with an ear thermometer and it was significantly higher on the side that hurt. I immediately thought ear infection but the more I think about it, the more I wonder if it’s possible he’s still working on molars back there and it just makes everything tender and inflamed. My kids work slow and steady on their teeth. It isn’t typically a quick and terrible episode, it’s a long climb that irritates and frustrates them and me. Their teeth are slow coming in and slow coming out. Owen is 6 1/2 and hasn’t had a loose tooth yet. I’m not surprised. I didn’t lose my first tooth until 2nd grade.
I don’t really feel I have much to say of late. I think I have said that a lot lately. Maybe it’s more that I have too much to say and not enough words to dress my thoughts properly. I can’t just send them out naked…what would people think?
Speaking of naked…Ivan has insisted that the trees are naked right now. I totally agree but I don’t remember telling him that, so I’m assuming he came up with that on his own. He has expressed it enough that Aron has picked up on it too and they have spent several morning moments together pointing and laughing as if making fun of the trees. Cracks me up.
Dad just sent me a link to an article in the local paper where I am from. My brother Joel’s Haiti relief efforts were written about and summed up here if you’re curious.
I will close now…and wrap up my thoughts a bit tighter until I am significantly secure in the threads I am untangling to dress them up in.
I wish I could say I was getting molars. I’m sick today. At least with breaking teeth, the icky feeling PRODUCES something!
You have such a way with words all the time… it’s about time you did just send out “naked” thoughts. Stream of consciousness stuff that wasn’t edited. Maybe your “naked” words are just as beautiful?
I’ll have to read Joel’s story when a little 2 year old isn’t trying to squirm in my lap! I know some of the details already and think it’s FANTASTIC. He’s being Love in a hurting world. Beautiful. It’s kind of odd to say it since he’s not my brother, but… I’m proud of him! Great job, Joel!
I know just where you are when it comes to words. I’ve been feeling much the same way – so very much to say but the words are just not there. Sometimes being quiet is good.
I love so much that your boys are making fun of the naked trees. Their funny ways of seeing the world remind me of those of a very dear friend 🙂
I right there with you. There’s almost too much happening to get it out and it make sense.
So sorry about the kids and teeth and the spilling of graham crackers. And I’m tired of naked trees. We should see leaves this month, right? I can’t remember. everything has been gray and naked for so long. Bleh. I shouldn’t complain or the snow fairy won’t visit us again next year.