Like A Child

I am always looking for opportunities to teach Noly about Who God is. I often find myself wondering if she can grasp a concept that I think she may be able to grasp. A couple of months ago, she was having a lot of bad dreams and didn't want to go to sleep because she didn't want to dream. I remember my mom praying with me when I was little and afraid. I contemplated praying with her over her dreams because I didn't want her to think prayer didn't work if she had a bad dream after we prayed. I decided to try it anyway.

We began praying that she would not have any bad or sad dreams, but that they would be happy (and we usually pray that she will dream about kitties). I hadn't noticed that her fear of dreaming had gone until we were talking about school the other day. I asked her if she fell asleep during her nap at school. She said, "Yes, but they didn't pray for my dreams." I told her she could ask them to. It IS a Christian school after all. It made me realize that it does make a difference to her, and that she is learning about God in a way that her 4-year-old mind can conceive. It is so precious to me, and I want to always treasure this memory of her. She is learning to come to God when she needs Him.

One night she said she didn't like to be alone in bed. I told her God was always with her and that His angels were always watching over her. This must not have been a good idea! Her eyes became saucers, and she said, "What's an angel???" I tried but couldn't explain it in her terms, so I changed the subject : ) Sweet girl.

Finally...yay for ears!!!

I took Jule yesterday for his follow-up with the ENT. Not only were his ears infection-free, but there was no fluid in either ear! That was a real answer to prayer, and it means no more visits to the ENT unless we run into problems.

I have been enjoying a little taste of normal lately. We are all healthy most of the time and sick sometimes instead of the other way around. We are still not exactly sure what church we are going to go to. We really like our Pediatrician's church, but there is no children's program...bummer. I am getting migraines about 2x a week right now, so I have decided to stop trying preventive meds for now to give my body a break from experimental meds. I also was finally able to stop taking Ativan daily. I feel much better without medicine in my system now that our daily lives are more manageable.

Noly absolutely LOVES preschool. In fact, I think she would rather go 7 days a week than have weekends. I'm glad she loves it that much! Jule is the only child at the babysitter from 9-1, then there are 3 other kids with him from 1-3:30, but it's usually naptime then. I'm praying that Noly's increased exposure to germs is ok at this point and that Jule has no more breathing problems.

Sorry this is so unexciting. I'm actually VERY busy at work now because I've taken on the job duties of two other people...state budget cuts = job security. So, my only time to post is from home, and I don't have much free time here. I must go and try to feed Jule some chicken nuggets and cheese!

Old McDonald Had a Farm

Jule started singing, "E-I-E-I-E-I" while looking at animal books tonight! It is adorable. He stops when he gets to a cow and says, "moo." This is amazing communication coming from him because he grunts a lot and says very few words. He is getting so interactive and responsive, and he loves trying to play with Noly. I think she is enjoying him more than being annoyed by him???

I'm having about 2 migraines a week right now, which is better, so I haven't tried the new preventive yet. I'm so tired of feeling like a guinea pig with different meds and needed to take a break. It helps my anxiety so much to not be on so many meds!

We have been attending our Pediatrician's church, and we are really liking it! I believe that God is leading our family into a new season, and I'm truly hoping 2010 is a better year than 2009 : ) Noly will be starting Preschool on Monday, and she is ecstatic. They do not have room for Jule yet, but we'll send him when there is an opening. It's at a really good friend's church program, and I know the kids will be completely safe AND happy there!

Well, both kids are right at my heels, so I must end this post. I hope everyone is having a good start to their week!