Ooops, I have been kind of lazy, but somehow, I got a cold. Saturday was miserable, and Sunday even worse. Today, I feel better, but how would I know, as the whole day was a mess. First, let me tell you that the Gentle Giant is HOME! Even though I felt awful yesterday, I had to go to the Airport to get him with Robby. I did miss church, and on Easter Sunday too, but believe me, I didn't feel like going. I didn't get much rest though, as the family was coming for Easter dinner to welcome Martin home, and I had to get stuff done. When we pulled up to the arrival ramp, and I saw Martin, I felt like a silly teenager, and began to wave and wave at him. He ran over to the truck and kissed me right in front of everyone! I didn't want to let go of him to let him get in the back seat, but I had to. He did bring me a pizza! We are going to have it for dinner tomorrow night. All of the children came with their parents for dinner to welcome PaPa home, and we had a really nice dinner. The Easter bunny had been generous to them, and everyone had a basket waiting at my house on the dining room table. After dinner, the older kids went to hide the eggs, and the little ones figited while they had to wait. It was still really light, and the kids went all over the yard, finding eggs in the oddest places, including on top of a large cactus. (That made me mad, I was so afraid that someone was going to get skewered). After all the eggs were found, the confetti eggs were smashed on top of unsuspecting heads. Eli thoughtfully broke a confetti egg in his hand and sprinkled the confetti on top of little Joe's head. We took lots of pictures, and I am so thankful for moments like these.
Now, back to today. Little Joe also has a cold. He also had two giant teeth coming in on top and is CRABBY! We took him to the doctor because he was pulling at his ear, and was told that it is teething and a small cold that is bothering him. He was pretty good until PaPa had to leave to take Aunt Cheryl to the doctor, and then the bottom fell out! Little Joe wanted PaPa and no one or nothing else! He cried for 2 hours until he just fell asleep. I am amazed at my level of patience! I just held him the whole time, making sure he wasn't wet,dirty or hungry. It was awful, because I feel awful too. Just about the time he got good and asleep, I had only 45 minutes until the bus came. Have you ever felt that desperate feeling of time slipping away as you are trying to get some sleep? It is like a boulder hanging over your head with a thin string holding it up. I gave up and just lay in bed watching the clock. Of course as soon as the kids came in, Little Joe woke up, but Eli and Jacob are good to help with him, and today they were a Godsend. Tonight, we got news that a sputeum test of Martin's came back positive with something, but we don't know what for sure just yet. We just threw up our hands, and went for Mexican food for dinner. I asked him if we should splurge like that, and he said why not, we needed some cheering up. So, we had an intimate little dinner, talking about the future and other things. It was so nice to be with him, I love him so much. Now, it is bedtime. That boulder is still hanging there, but I am going to ignore it. In 9 hours, Crabby will be back. Hopefully he will be in a better mood, but if not, I can handle it. Life is too precious to resent- I will enjoy each moment that I have left on this earth.