The First Days of Summer

Last night we went to the Newport Aquarium around 5:00 because they have expanded hours in the summer. It was awesome because we were one of the 2-3 families there! Oliver was able to practice his listening skills in public without being in a big crowd and did an amazing job. Graham rode in the "big boy" stroller, loved watching the big sharks, and sat in a "restaurant-style" high chair for the first time. He sat on the ledge in front of the huge fish tank, clapped his hands, and laughed as the sharkrays came across the bottom of the huge tank. It was a great way to spend the afternoon! Also, Oliver earned enough stickers to get a Popsicle, which I talked him into trading for ice cream while we were out. It was a fantastic night!

This morning I drove to school to meet my new principal and Brent stayed home for a bit with the boys. I came home during afternoon naps. After the boys woke up the plan was to run some errands, including paying my car taxes, getting bread at the grocery store, and exploring at the library. However, when they got up, Oliver's fever, which has been going on for a few days and seemed to be getting better, had returned. So our plan was derailed by going to see Dr. Adams and to the pharmacy instead. It turns out that both boys have fevers, eye infections and red throats and Graham has two ear infections. 

The crazy thing is that just this morning I was praying that I would truly enjoy my family again. I've had a hard time transitioning since Graham was born. This is partially due to hormones, but it's also been much harder than I ever imagined to balance everything. It's funny how God answer prayers in his own way. Tonight I actually smiled while Graham depended on me to keep him cozy and help him fall to sleep because he was so miserable. Oliver and I enjoyed playing together downstairs after Graham was in bed, followed by a bubble bath and watching Sid the Science Kid. I love these boys so much! I just hope that I can get out of this "funk" completely and start showing them in better ways. Praise Jesus for time in the summer to regroup and appreciate the things that really matter!