Paging Doctor Winslow

So, I know my last post was a downer so I thought I would share a little fun with all of you. This past couple of weeks we have had sickness in our family. Mostly just little colds, nothing too bad. However, since Hyrum was born Mackenzie has been fascinated with all thing medical and health related. So, in our infinite wisdom as parents we got her a medical kit for Christmas. She has been wonderful with it. Checking everyone's heart rate, breathing, that our eyes are healthy and our reflexes still work. The only thing missing from the kit was a thermometer. We did not think anything of it since most her patients were of the stuffed variety. That is until last week. She decided it was time to started checking more on the living members of the family both two-legged and four-legged. So last Thursday she decided to take Charlie's temperature. Of course that meant using our nice thermometer, which she can now obtain from the linen closet with no problem. She also fingered out how to open and shut doors all on her own. Well we had no idea what was going on until Eric went to feed Charlie and take him out, and he found the broken thermometer. You see in trying to give Charlie dignity, Mackenzie out it into his mouth, where he began to chew on and took the metal tip off. Eric found the tip luckily. However when he showed me the thermometer all I saw were the wires billowing out of the top of the thermometer like a bouquet of flowers. Well with that I took it in stride and told Eric we would just have to get another one. Of course, then Mackenzie got an ear infection on Tuesday and I was unable to take her temperature. All I could tell the daughter was that her entire body to was hot to the touch. When he asked why I couldn't take her temperature I had to tell him the truth. And he gave Mackenzie props for her budding medical talents. All I can say is it is never a dull moment with a 2 year old in the house. She sure does keep us guessing and gives us smile. It is just also heartbreaking when she is ill. Thankfully though she is on the mend and being her normal curious self again. I am actually looking forward to going through this stage again with Hyrum. While it is challenging it is also rewarding. Parenthood is truly an amazing blessing worth waiting for. For I know I cherish it so much more. I hope you are all well and got a little chuckle with our budding medical drama and comedy here in the Winslow house.

What a couple of weeks-

So, I know it has been a little while but here I am finally. The past couple of weeks have been full of ups and downs.

 First, Eric and I have had some very serious talks with tears and finally feel like we are getting things figured out. We have started to get the family prayer and family scripture study both morning and night. We have only missed a day or so due to Eric working graves but I am even figuring it out when it is just me and the kids. 

Secondly, We have had some major sickness here which has been challenging. Last Sunday Eric was so worn out from working five 12 hour days and also catching a col that I told him to stay home and that I would take both kids to church by myself. Now these is a major feat for me since I have never done it and mother nature decided to deliver some much needed snow the night before. It went pretty well but was also disheartening when it seemed as though I just couldn't do it all. Mackenzie was restless, Hyrum was fussy and all I wanted to was cry. I can truly say I missed my husband, but I was grateful that he was able to get a few hours of uninterrupted sleep. 

Third, I am really struggling with associated with the women in my neighborhood. I have always been a little shy. Partly because I have been on the receiving end of some pretty harsh criticism. This wouldn't bother me except for the fact that it was unfounded or quick judgements against me that are false. Sometimes I wonder if anyone is willing to see me for me. However, I am not going to have amity party. I have decided that my family comes first no matter what.

Fourth, I had a major answer to prayers this week. As you all know I am in school. What you may not know is that it is the most painful thing in the world for me to be doing right now. It is really hard when I am at school and see other mothers there with their children and mine are at home with their daddy or their nana. All I want is to stay home, clean and organize my house, read and play with my kids. However, I know that I need to finish this degree so that I can truly be the helpmeet I desire to be to my husband. 

Finally, I have lost some more weight! I don't keep a scale in the house, due to the fact I would be on it about twenty times in a day but I have found that some of my pre-pregancy close are starting to fit again! This is great because if any of you know me, I really dislike clothes shopping for myself. I love doing it for the kids and Eric but it is pulling teeth for me. I am really trying to watch what I eat and exercise more. Now if I could just get the sleep that I need. There always seems to be something i need to do. I really don't realize how tired I am until I stop for a minute. Maybe that is the key not stopping. Well that is all for now. I will post cute stuff about the kids soon (Eric borrowed my phone). Have wonderful rest of you day!