THE YOUNGEST CAN SLEEP ANYWHERE............
A FEW UNEXPECTED DAYS WITH LOUISSo, how did I get hooked; well it's easy I actually tried it. I wanted to walk one day; and thought it would be nice to have some music. So, I did; and the rest is history. I came home and looked at my son and said, "I have to have one of those things"!!
My poor son agreed, because every time he went to use his I had run down the battery. So, my dear sweet husband got me one. I think he mainly did it, because he was amused that I actually knew what one was; and because it motivated me to walk.
Whatever the reason, I am thankful!! I can put that thing on and run the steps to Nikelback; and when I have had a bad day I will use any excuse to use it; even if it's taking out the trash!!
I have never been a fan of technology. Mainly, because I would have to read instructions to use it. I am learning that I have been a "technology snob"!! Seriously, what would I do without my digital camera. Our poor family would never get pictures of our children. I use the camera because it's easy; I can download the pictures and send them on email. Also, our webcam has become priceless in our house. My kids get to tell their Daddy goodnight; and Katie Grace no longer thinks her Dad lives in the sky; of course she now talks to the computer; but don't we all. The webcam has become a much anticipated event around bedtime. It's funny how much more I tend to try to look presentable around the house these days. My favorite thing about it is that occasionally my husband gets to use it to have a "sit down" with one of the children. These days it's usually Robert; but at least he is a part of things.
Also, the television. I am not a huge fan of the t.v.; there's lots of things I don't like about it. IF I had different circumstances I would probably unplug it. However, to a mom of four with a husband that is gone; it's another gift from God right now. I don't think God would say that television is bad; it's just what we do with it; that becomes bad. I think that it's the same with most things; especially technology.
Now, I have to admit that he is probably not a big fan of me using it as a babysitter. However, I will confess right now that I have done that this past year. There are times whenI just cannot take another moment of trying to pick up after someone; or breakup another "MOM, she took my polly pocket fight". I have actually even barked at my kids to sit down and watch television and not to get up. I am sorry; it's true. I am THE WORST HOMESCHOOLING MOM IN THE WORLD, right? No, I am just a Mom that needs an occasional break in the afternoon. Especially, to make dinner without a small one hanging on my leg as I walk from the refrigerator to the sink.
I am not proud that my kids now watch Sponge Bob (do you think there is a support program for this)? however, I am trying to go easy on myself; and remember there is a season for everything. Obviously, this is not the season that I will get to be on the cover of The Old Schoolhouse; and they won't be doing an article on my wonderful parenting techniques. However, I can say that I have mothered my children through 2 deployments while living in Germany. I have not put them back in school; and so far there are no military police reports out on me.
I did lose two of my children; one in a castle and one in Mcdonald's. However, Syd can always say she got the longest tour ever in the Neuschweinstein Castle. I also know the German technique for casting arms (not pretty); and I had the luxury of having two children in casts at the same time. I also have gotten to know the german doctors at the emergency room very well; and I know a secret........shhhh........don't tell. Okay, I am telling. MOm's if you don't feel like getting a babysitter or having to drag all of your kids in the clinic( oops, i forgot they don't allow that anymore) give your child motrin until you can get a neighbor to keep your baby monitor for you. Dash up to the krankenhaus; give them a list of your symptons; and you will have antibiotics within 20 minutes. It's the quickest, and best method for us moms. Oh, and it works great for the kids too!!
Oh, also I did forget that I managed to keep my kids in church, clothed, my car maintained, most of the things working in my house (well some of them), I sent packages to my husband, well sometimes. I supported his work by doing frg, kept the house kind of clean; thank god for the putzenfrau(my floor thanks her once a week too)!!
I also managed to have at least 4 homecooked meals a week for the kids (does noodles with butter count)? and I homeschooled them without being put in a certain ward in Landstuhl, that will remain nameless. I do remember once or twice asking God if he was sure that he wanted me to do this; and I do remember making my kids put their shoes on once to walk them down to the school to enroll them, but I didn't.
So, I guess God is not too disappointed in me. Although, he does probably wish I would quit using his name in vain when I can't fix the computer or I am running late for church again. He also probably wishes that I would not forego prayers at bedtime; because I am instead begging them to go to sleep, so Mom can have an hour to herself . And, I guess if I have to admit it, he also probably wishes I would quit complaining to him about what he is putting me through.
I do ask forgiveness; and I do pray ALOT, actually. I hold his hand everyday so that I can make it through and I try to remember to always thank him for keeping my husband safe another day. So, maybe he will overlook the SpongeBob thing.
So, what was I talking about, oh yeah my ipod; I LOVE MY IPOD!!!!
OH AND IN CASE NO ONE KNOWS THIS MY HUSBAND IS COMING HOME SOON; SOOOOO, SOON THAT I AM ACTUALLY HAVING TO GO THROUGH THE MAIL ON THE DESK. I WILL OF COURSE INCLUDE PICTURES OF ALL OF THE DECORATING, PRE-BANNERING, AND WELCOME HOME CELEBRATIONS!!!!
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