Actually, today is not freaky at all--I just like saying the name of one of my favorite movies (I liked both versions). We are just lounging about, trying to stay cool, keep laundry done and house clean and kids happy. Same ol'...
I have tried several times today to post the half-page photo of our family that appears in this week's Livingston Weekly. It's a cover story about the skyrocketing cost of housing in Livingston and the possible answers to the affordable housing question. So we got to be the shining example for the Rural Development/RC&D self-help program. I'll post it as soon as blogger lets me!
Other than that, it has been a nice week. Last Sunday our RS president announced that I was on moderate bedrest, so lots of people called to take the girls or help around the house this week. I can't handle people cleaning my house (unless I am at death's door), but I can let them play with my kids once in a while, so each day they have had a playdate or someone has come over to entertain them while I rest, which has been a huge help. Even just the offers made me feel better! This is a great church family we have here, not to mention my mom -in -law, who is totally Mary Poppins. We are so fortunate! I am trying to just give into the bedrest, combined with the "Summer Lazies," and the instinct to SIESTA when it's so hot outside, and just let this baby grow and get born safely. Sometimes I wish I could do more and enjoy the summer (like camping in the tent trailer, visiting my sister who just moved here, floating the river, working in the yard, swimming on our little pool, etc...) , but I just keep reminding myself this is the LAST time I ever have to be on maternity bedrest--there will be lots more fun Montana summers! Plus, it's only a few weeks--baby will be here before I know it!
So there you have it. I am using the downtime to make Christmas gifts, since we are having a mostly handmade Christmas this year. Embroidered runners and pillows and ornaments and other fun stuff can be done while "resting," so that has been fun. And then there's the reading, TV, jacuzzi tub, phone calls, and emails to keep me going (hint, hint--drop the ol' invalid a note!), as well as the crazy-cuteness (and busy-ness) of my daughters.
How are the dog days going at YOUR house???
3 comments:
We really want to come up next Summer when we take Sean to BYU. Let's all plan a floating down the Yellowstone party.... Try to enjoy (endure) the bedrest. We had a couple cool days in Texas, but starting to heat up again.
YES! We had the best float last year from near the Mission Creek intersection to the "beach" at the ranch. Mom & Dad were waiting for all of us with dutch oven dinner and dessert--it was HEAVENLY! They have been working hard and fixing up the ranch, and the boys buiolt them really nice picninc tables while they were here as an anniversary gift, so it's a fun place to camp and cook out, etc. Pencil us in next summer! You're on! (and I WILL NOT be pregnant for a change!)
Hey James, I wish we could come down and help you out, but seeing how I have a job..OMG, we will just have to wait a little while! I love you and I am so glad to be here. Can;t wait to see you.
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