Just a thought

Just wanted to comment on the recent economic crisis. Although I don't think that the US economy crashing is a good thing, I can't help but think there might be SOME good in all of this. For example...our frivolous spending habits. Maybe people will think twice about what they are buying --- or where their money is going. Perhaps we will reflect on what we need versus what we want. When the gas prices where skyrocketing, that made us try to conserve, buy more efficient vehicles, dare I say actually care about the environment because it was now affecting our pocketbooks. When I say "we" I am also speaking about myself. Classic example. When I lived in a tiny town in Missouri, I was practically forced to recycle because of a 33 gallon trash limit. Oh, we could throw out more at the price of $1 per bag. But I didn't...being the frugal person I am. I recycled anything and everything. Often having more in the recycle bin than in my garbage can. Now, I can't help but recycle because I saw how much of what we use can be reused. Cereal boxes, plastic bottles, cans...you name it...I even drive it to the recycling center since they don't pick it up in my new city. Why? because someone else hit me where it hurts...the pocketbook and forced me to change my habits. Sad but True.

The saga of a postpartum woman...

Well, life is good. Really good. God is good and even when life seems to be hard I just remind myself that all of my family's needs are met. We are happy and have so many blessings. Ever since Juliana's birth I have been dealing with what might be a bladder or uterine prolapse. My doctor tells me that he wouldn't diagnose anything yet, all this is normal for just having a baby. HA! What is "normal" anyway? Why don't people tell you what happens after having a few babies. Even with this wierdness hanging over my head, I am really happy right now. I am sure that I will not want to carry another pregnancy for fear that my "normal" 3rd baby body might just fall apart. I would consider adoption though, if I really would like another child. The kids are growing like weeds. I am finally ready to potty train Kaden, but he has to have surgery on his hydrocele first. Oh boy....here we go again! My moods have been really good lately, now that I hardly feel my prolapse problem anymore. I have my bad days, but they don't get me down anymore. I feel like I can funciton on a normal level now. I actually am ready to start painting my house, something I didn't think would ever happen just a month ago.

I am looking forward to watching my 3 babies grow, teaching them about my Lord and Savior. I really enjoyed this Christmas teaching my 4 year old what it means to give to others. Mimicing the way God chose to give us himself through Jesus. I love leaving out Santa and having fun buying gifts for each other. Addison's face lit up with excitement as Kaden opened the superman pajamas he picked out for him. It was soooo much fun. Everytime I make my bed with the new comforter Nate and the boys got for me I tell Addison and Kaden how beautiful it is and how good they are at giving....they smile big cheesy grins. Thank you Jesus for giving me so much!