Terrible twos...

Today has been a terrible two day... I think bubby thought he was two as well. Into EVERY THING! The both of them wore me out today and let me tell you, I think I could have recorded the word no and played it over and over and it STILL WOULDN'T have been enough to calm the day!!!! So... we solved it! I broke out the dry beans! I put them in a bowl and I let them go to town. I had beans every where!!! Oh well... It gave me a brief moment of peace!

The kids had so much fun for Easter. They loved all their little outfits that they were given from family members (we don't do candy for bubby's sake... besides... it's just not healthy for any of us!) So, at mamaw and papaw's house, they proudly paraded their new outfits. However, bubby was not glad to be in a fashion show. The boy likes to be naked and you just better believe, he NEVER puts an outfit on willingly... doesn't matter the outfit, he's not going to wear it with out putting up a fight! You wouldn't know he had poor muscle tone when he decides it's his way or the high way! They were both very excited for Easter to come! It is always a joy to see the excitement in their eyes! =)

Just a quick update... Abby see's opthomology on Wednesday. Her left eye has been turning inward and she's been complaining her head hurts. Bubby has both OT, ST & PT this week. Should be interesting to see how he does. Makes for a long week when he has them all. Then he has an Echo on Friday at Riley... we have to say a sad good bye to our Aleyna! (bubby's dietitian, oh and I'm still not happy about this move, but I'm happy for you!) OK... sorry... little personal note there. We have a week packed full of excitement! On a good note, bubby at chunks of food today. He had Vienna sausages and cheerios! That's a huge step for only being able to normally eat pureed food! Go bubby go!!!!! OK, well enough of the Pfohl's!

Happy Easter!

I have all kinds of adorable pictures to share from today, but tonight, I feel a bit sober. I wasn't able to go to church today because Abby was running a fever. So, we stayed home ad had fun just the three of us. Jeff shared with me that lots of people either gave their life to Christ or recommitted their lives to Christ this weekend during our three services at FFC. Tonight, I have been thinking a lot about that. I gave my life to Christ at a very early age and so following Christ sometimes becomes a practice as apposed to a relationship. I know I am supposed to be good and live my life different, but there is more to being a Christian than just being good and just "following' Christ. There is a longing in God's heart to be near us. You know, Easter is a fun time.. .bunnies... CHOCOLATE... egg hunts... CHOCOLATE... crafts... CHOCOLATE... (OK, I like chocolate!) But we often forget, it is a celebration of life, and the ultimate sacrifice! God gave up His son for us! He let Him die on a cross because of one thing... HE WANTED TO MAKE A PATHWAY SO THAT WE COULD BE WITH HIM! There is no one in this world I love enough to give up one of my children for. I can't even imagine! Not to mention, He gave up His son KNOWING that so many of us would deliberately reject Him be it through our words, our actions, our thoughts, or even our desires. His ONE TRUE desire is to be with YOU. I don't feel worthy of that kind of love. But, I don't have to be worthy... I'm worthy because I'm God's special girl as any one reading this is... we are all precious and ever so beautiful in His sight! I was reading tonight in Song of songs... Which is actually the book of Song of Solomon and it is the most passionate book of the Bible. It's so passionate that in the old days, the Jews wouldn't let their children read it until they were 13 or 14 years of age, but it's in the Bible and you know why I think that it is... because God is a PASSIONATE GOD! Chapter 5 and verse 6 says "I opened for my lover, but my lover had left; he was gone. My heart sank at his departure. I looked for him but did not find him. I called him but he did not answer." God looks for us every single day. He opens up to us and calls to us with the deepest love we could ever ever know... but do we answer? There are days I know that I do not answer His call and it grieves my heart to know that God's heart sinks when I do not answer Him. I want to walk each day with God because heaven knows, He is my only hope and my only strength! I feel sober tonight because I know that God is calling me... He's asking me to come and sit with Him, talk with Him, build a relationship with Him... I feel that deep longing and it makes me long to answer... so my answer tonight is... "Hey papa! Here I am! Take me in, Hold me, Love me and make me your very own!" So, is God opening the door to you? Is He calling your name? I would say that He is. You are His son or daughter! So... are you going to answer?

It's snowing...

When your husband looks at you and says "If April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, what does April flurries bring?"... Uhh... Does that mean he thinks too much? I love my husband! Always good for a chuckle! Can you believe all this snow and it's April!

Today has been a rat race. Abby was extremely lethargic this a.m. and laid in the chair holding her chest saying "My chest hurt mommy" I called the doctor and got her in. It's unlike Abby to complain of pain. Abby has had an abnormal EKG but a fairly normal Echo. So, we thought things were fine, but the doc has some concerns... so it is off to a cardiologist. This could very well even be something related to her asthma, so we'll see what pans out. She has lost more weight herself. I just worry about her. She's my little boney girl!

We arrived home to a pleasant surprise! There was a package from Pennsylvania! We have some family who lives out there (My brother) and they sent Easter blessings! Abby and Joey couldn't tear open the box fast enough! They were so excited! Abby got a new sippy cup of which she tore open screaming, "I need milk in dis now!" =) She's so funny! Bubby got a spider man hat that we had to put on right away! Made him mad! We didn't let him inspect it first! Poor guy!

Bubby had speech therapy this afternoon and we had a breakthrough... he ate!!! we tried a new spoon and well, it worked! He ate and ate! we ran straight to Wal-Mart to get some new spoons and wouldn't you know... he ate supper too! Yeah bubby!!!

We did our Easter tonight as this weekend is going to be filled with much activity. They were overwhelmed with excitement! It was too funny. Joey got so excited his little arms were just a waiving and he kept bouncing up and down on his butt! Ha! I couldn't stop laughing!!! It is so funny how both kids react so differently. Both extremely excited, but both totally different! Bubby tried to check out Abby's stuff and she kept swatting him saying "Don't touch bub! Dis my pesent!" =) She's a hoot!

Who turned the air conditioner on?

OK, did some one forget it was April? A brand new sandbox showed up at our house yesterday and wouldn't you know... IT IS SNOWING IN APRIL! Hmm... Daddy put it together tonight minus the sand! =) Abby kept saying "When my sand coming?" Ha! She's a nut! Daddy had plenty of help putting the sand box together. It took him an extra half an hour longer to get it done... but hey, the kids had fun! =) Pretty exciting!

I have had it up to here.....

Yep... Joey has expressed it well & yes, he did this himself! It was not a pose!! I think Joey is stating that he has had enough Easter! However, I am stating that I realized today that I have had enough of not feeling good. Jeff and I started a Daniel Fast yesterday. I tell you, I didn't realize how much junk I was putting in my body! I went through real with drawls. Headache, nausea, sweating, shakiness... you name it... I was there! My head hurt so bad this morning that I couldn't even read! Yep... that is true! This brought serious conviction to me along with the fact that as I drove down McGallaird (main road in Muncie for those of you out of towners who are reading! =) My daughter was in the backseat of the car pointing at restaurants naming what we get to eat there and begging me to stop. I am not eating to just affect my own life, but my kids as well. I'm teaching them my ways. So, I prayerfully ended my fast today. On the grounds that change will be ever present in our lives! WE will commit to eat healthy, commit to make right choices... I was so proud of myself. I absolutely love McDonald's fries. Abby hadn't ate any supper and for lack of a better place to get her something tonight, I gave in. I didn't even desire to smell her fries let alone eat them! Neither did she! She likes the sandwiches and the toy! Ha! I was so happy with myself. This was a true test for me... my heart is in this and I want to do it to bring God glory, strengthen my family and teach my children that you can be healthy and satisfied. =) So... I'm in this! Keep me in your prayers because there are always going to be struggles!

On a lighter yet more ouchy note... Joey got his first shiner yesterday. Poor guy. He was trying so hard to pull up at the T.V. and he fell instead smacking his little cheek bone on the cabinet door handle! poor Guy!!! He didn't know what hit him!

The kids enjoyed waking daddy up! You don't try to sleep in with Abby and Joey around! Ha! That's a great attempt. Not going to happen!!!!

Can we skip to Tuesday?

OK, my Monday started out very disappointing... I got on the scales. Unfortunately, I gained a pound this week. In considering this, Jeff and I had a long talk today. The reality is, food controls our lives and it isn't right. So, we have decided together, we are getting things out of our lives that makes us unhealthy. We are doing this together, so when you see us, ask us how we are doing! This isn't about weight loss or looking good, but it is about being healthy for each other, our children, our extended family, our church.. you name it... we need to do this! So... we begin again!

I so tired....

Well, today, I declare... I SO TIRED!!! =) OK, so I'm talking like my 2 year old daughter now! That's living proof I'm tired!!! I tried so hard to sleep in this a.m. but it didn't happen. Bubby only let me get 2 hrs. sleep tonight. I wanted to go to church today, but I was absolutely afraid to drive. It takes about 20 min. to get to FFC from our house... I decided that since the last two days, I have had to fight sleep on the way home, I wasn't even trying it today. I got a lot accomplished around the house. As you can see, the kids enjoyed the vaccum!!! I think both kids were glad to be home today. They played like crazy! It was nice. I scrubbed my kitchen, put away some straggling Christmas decor that had been left on the mantle... yep, I still had some stragglers!!!! =) I know, that's pretty laim! I can't help it. Decorations are usually the last thing on my mind right now. Then I cooked supper and put it in the refrigerator to bake later. Mom and dad met us for lunch today here in town. That was fun! I forgot my camera! =( Bummer!!! Sorry Mamaw and Papaw! The kids absolutely were glad to see them. It's been a bit. Mom andd dad gave the kids $2.oo bills today, so of course, Abby demanded to stop at Target on the way home. She picked out a Dora watering can and picked to .99 cars for bubby! He was pleased! My rose even got watered today! Thanks Abby! =) Then tonight, we met Mamaw Pfohl here at our house and made her supper for her birthday. Abby was her usual show off for everyone! All giggles and wound so tight she couldn't even sit! Bubby, he enjoyed going from person to person for lovin's and play time. =) Too cute! Mamaw Pfohl gave the kids their Easter baskets tonight. I was surprised, bubby had his all dug out and playing before sister even touched hers! Ha! That's one for the records! All in all, it was a good day... I laid Abby down tonight at 8:05 and she was out by 8:08!!! =) Yeah! I get some relaxation time myself! Maybe I'll go to bed early! =)