Living as a mom

Archive for February 18th, 2009

A2 has the stomach bug now! It is so sad to watch my little one feel so terrible. But today I felt oddly at peace and quite calm. God’s presence is woven carefully into my life.

A2 was up most of the night and refused to sleep all morning. She finally gave into a nap at noon. She actually begged me to rock her and put her to bed! Alas, she only slept for 1 1/2 hours.

I am grateful that my dad came to visit today. God always provides what we need, and I truly needed my dad today. He always was comforting when we were sick as kids. He took good care of me and my girls today!

The dog was even concerned about A2. She sat by her side all day and kept nuzzling her. When A2 complained, I told her that the dog was loving her. A2 quickly said, “I don’t want love.” She also shooed the dog telling her to go upstairs. She even said, “Leave me alone, Doggy.” Their interaction today provided some much need comic relief!

It was sweet to see C4 taking care of A2 today. She searched all over for A2′s special dolly to help her calm down when she was crying this afternoon. A2 fell alseep in the car, and C4 gently woke her up by kissing her when we arrived home. C4 was even patient while I put A2 to bed tonight.

Living as a mom with a sick kid is challenging, but I’m enjoying sweet moments with my children and thankful for God’s provision.

Photo courtesy of Spigoo