An Update

Just a few quick updates...

1.) I am up before 8:00 in the morning, and I didn't work last night!!! It's a miracle
2.) No Mikayla. As of about 30 minutes ago. If nothing by 10:00 then Drea will have a c-section.
3.) Dale heads in at 10:00 for pre-op labs, appointments for tomorrow.
4.) Michael has his first high school football game on Friday night. He's playing on the Freshman team for now as a 1st string center. (plaese don't ask me to explain. I'm learning all of this myself!!)
5.) I have to go buy lots of girly stuff, some boy stuff, some "we don't know yet stuff" for the 3 babies that are about to come into my life, and turquoise and blue shirts. Anyone up for a shopping trip?

I'm heading up to gainesvill for someone's big debut...Hopefully we'll have some pictures before too long...

Trying to Stay Postivie

I try to stay positive. Honestly, I do. It's getting hard. Dale went in for his heart catheterization on Friday. What we thought would happen, happened... He needs his aortic valve replaced. No huge surprise there. What we weren't expecting was for it to happen THIS THURSDAY!!! I thought a month from now, not now, for the love of Pete!! But, this is when it is happening. So, we are dealing with it. The timing of course couldn't be crummier.

Mikayla is suppossed to make her grand entrance on Tuesday. The doctors aren't sure if this is a definet or not. We have to wait for another amniocentesis on Monday to check her surfactant level to make sure her little lungs are ready for this at all. This is still a scary situation that is still as clear as Mississippi mud.

Whatever prayers that can be spared this week are greatly appreciated. We have a tough week ahead of us and we're hanging on by our fingernails trying to get everything ironed out. Prayers and M&M's are greatly appreciated right now!! My little bright spot is that 1.) I'll be an aunt to a niece sometime very soon. Jen and I had lots of fun looking at all of the pink stuff at Target tonight. I want to buy lots of Ladybug stuff for her. Somehow it just fits her so well already. And 2.) I go on vacation next weekend!! Praise the Lord! There should be lots of pictures coming soon...

Tropical Storm Fay

I know us females are suppossed to be fickle, but my goodness! Miss Thang churning somewhere south of me can't make up her mind! Originally we were suppossed to be fairly hard hit by a Cat 1 storm. Instead, we're getting a fairly miserable day consisting of part sun, part rain. This is not at all conducive to sleeping! I can't remember the last time I went to a sleep-over. But, I'm going to one tomorrow as we sleep through what will be left of Fay at the hospital. Although we will get lttle more than a good rain, the hospital when on Hurrican Alert. Meaning we can't leave until they let us. The good part...we get paid to sleep tomorrow! Hurrah!! Happy Hurricaning!

A normal Saturday

Raegan's birthday is next Saturday. So, to celebrate,we went to Royal Orchid (formally known as Thai Ruby) for lunch. It was a nice gathering of friends. We saw Selena, the newly married friend who is returning to UF in the fall to start on grad school. It was nice to get together outside of Wednesday night get-togethers. Happy Birthday Raegan!!! I went home and Jordan was there waiting for me. His brother went to a birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese, so the Jordan hung out with us. I taught him "Gator Bait!!", and "Go Gators!". We also taught him "E-I-E-I-O!". Then, we made funny faces at each other and laughed alot. He's growing up so quickly and is such a fun little kid. I can't wait until he gets a little older then he really will be a trip and a half. This week is big week. Michael is starting high school. Next week, Josiah starts VPK "big boy school". I can't believe that he's starting school! Mom is starting school, too. She's teaching 6th, 7th and 8th grade corrective reading. She's a little nervous about it, but I'm sure she'll be fine. My future brother-in-law ( :-)) Michael Phelps will be swimming again tonight. GO USA!

Randomness

>Old Navy opened tonight, unofficially. The perks of your sister working there are 20% off before the store even opens. Sweet.

>It looked like a hurricane was blowing through as Joy and I left Old Navy at 8:30 when they closed at 8:00. We were afraid to leave because of the lightning and thunder. When we did finally make it to our cars, we sat there and laughed for at least 5 minutes watching each other through foggy windows. Gosh, we are silly girls!!

>My baby nephew, Josiah, is starting "big boy school" (VPK) on Monday. He cried a little when we talked about it. Then he brought me a Richard Scarry book to read to him while he cuddled in my lap. I love that kid to pieces.

>I started working with a new trainer today. I can't feel my thighs after 30 lunges on each side. Ouch!!

>Totally looking forward to the weekend. There is absolutely nothing planned. Except for maybe a trip to the pool, if the weather holds out.

Gosh! Didn't realize it had been so long since I'd posted anything. Not a whole lot is going on...

Mikayla is doing better. While we won't know the extent of her disabilities until long after she's born, she should be okay during bith. Josiah is excited to have another sibling. He told me the other day that he is going to protect her from the spiders. He's a great big brother!

Dale is getting used to the whole dialysis thing. He's learning periotneal daialysis and we're preparing psychologically for a possible open heart surgery. So, we'll see. Many prayers are still appreciated for a long time to come.

Summer events this year included Selena's wedding in June. A few trips to the beach with Jordan. He loved it! We ran up and down the beach crowing at the birds. Then, he'd tentatively wade out into the surf and clap as the wave washed over him. He completely zonked out as soon as we got into the car!

Michael is playing football. He's decided that I'm good to practice with, since I am an unsuspecting victim. He went to the doctor and they meaured him-- he's 5'10" and just strong enough to pick me up! He's decided he's quite the man with the retro Lennon haircut. Jen got a job at Old Navy a few weeks ago. I'm excited for her. Now, my wardrobe will no longer suffer!!

We've been watching the Olympics at work this week. It's cool to be able to watch it live from Beijing. I've had this strange fascination with China since I was a kid. I've always wanted to visit and I just can't seem to get enough of it! Michael Phelps is the golden boy, becoming the most winningest American swimmer of all time. It was humbling and touching to watch him weep as he won his 3rd gold medal in these games and his 10th total.

I've got to get back to work! Hopefully I 'll do better at posting. I'll try to get some pictures up soon, too. I've promised Lindsay I'd post some recipes, so be looking out for 'em!