Waiting...

I have just not felt there is much to blog these days. My life can be summed up by one word, 'waiting', or so it seems. I am not actually due for another 19 days... but 5 of my 7 have been born at or before this point. Here is a picture of the waiting bassinet with baby quilts also waiting for a little person to snuggle! Abigail's birthday is Wednesday (the 4th) she REALLY wants this little one to come then - maybe that is what we are waiting for. At least I can tell myself that. All in all I can't complain, I am feeling reasonably well for a 37 week preggo - just getting impatient to welcome this new little blessing into our lives.

Life with a large family is never boring. Seems these is always something happening (just maybe not all 'blog worthy') The other night (Thursday evening) Dennis and I were playing on the computers and Abigail came running into the library/computer room right over to 'daddy' ~ Now if you know Abigail, you would know she does nothing abrupt, so she got our attentions right away. Apparently while rollerblading in our (yes, large & unfinished) basement she tripped and fell against the wood stove. Seems it caught her attention. We sent her to a sink to run cold water over her hands/arm right away and discussed what to do. I am never sure at what point to treat a burn. Anyway - long story short it was decided Dennis would take her to ER just to be on the safe side. (I am not driving these days - so it was an easy decision as to who would go - usually I am the one going!) They were there roughly 3 hours (maybe a bit less) She got cleaned up bandaged and sent home with instructions to go to the burn center in Portland the next morning just to make sure everything was ok. (apperantely burns to the hand you need to be extra careful with) Dennis took her up Friday morning, a lot of hurry up and wait but he survived. The Dr. feels her burns should be healed in 10 days - if not we are to take her back. The bandages in the picture were done by the nurses at the burn center. I should add one of Dennis' wrap job! :p She is doing well, has not let this slow her down any. Well, other than being happy she does not have to help with dishes - did I mention our dishwasher is broken?!

While Dennis and Abigail were up in Portland I had my 37 week appointment here in Mac. Everything is looking good, now we just wait. I did find out that getting a ride in your daughter's SMALL car is not wise when 9 mos. pregnant. My back has not been the same since. :p

Saturday was Amelia & Abigail's first debate 'day' for this year. It was a practice day. This is Abigail's first year, Amelia's second. Dennis went along as a judge. Debate days are long days, (starting around 7:00am and not getting done until after 5:00pm) but all in all everyone was happy with how the day went. Even my new debater - she is thrilled that she is 'good at cross-examinations' . If you want someone to talk to about alternative sources of energy they would be happy to give you an ear full as that is the topic for this year!

Other Marks news....

Nicole has changed positions within Mid-Valley where she works. She is now working in a group home. It is kind of like a retirement home for clients. There are 4 clients in the house she works at, and 5 in the house next door. She is enjoying the interaction with the clients and looking forward to a set schedule each week.

Charlyn is no longer a nanny as of this past Friday. She has had a good experience but she and the mom seem to have had some differences of opinion and decided it was best for them to part ways. She is taking the long way home (Visiting with friends). Sounds like her farewell tour will take about 6 weeks and then she will be back to life with sharing a bedroom and bathroom. :-o

I think that catches up most of the bigger news. Like I said, there is always something happening. Just never sure what is best to blog about!

Hopefully it won't be too long before we post more. We have two known birthdays (Abigail on the 4th, Nicole on the 9th) coming up soon, and, of course, our unknown birthday!