We have committed to keeping friends and family updated on our family and feel it is important to include the good and the bad. The last couple weeks have been rough to say the least, especially for me (Ellie).
Matt has been working hard trying to replace our roof which was so old that it was starting to disintegrate and pieces of it would come off with the wind or rain. He has been putting in long hours, working full days at work flying and then coming home and getting right to the roof. Luckily we've had some help from friends, which has been such a blessing, but there is still a good portion of the roof to finish. We've been trying to beat the weather but unfortunately it has started to rain and it is not finished.
I have tried to keep Blake happy since he hasn't had much "daddy" time, but it has been a challenge. He has been extremely fussy, throwing tantrum after tantrum, and not sleeping well. He was waking up several times in the night for about a week, crying when we put him down for bed or naps, and only taking 30-45 min naps. Now he's sleeping through the night again though napping is a different story. I'm pretty certain that it is time to drop his morning nap and go to one each day. Honestly I've dreaded the day when he's been ready to do that! I can barely get him to last until his morning nap at 8:30am and now I have to stretch him several more hours! On top of that he has a cold which has made him even more cranky and clingy. When he gets fussy he doesn't just cry and whine (though he does plenty of that). He throws tantrums constantly and has started screaming and throwing tantrums even when I do everyday things like try to put him in his high chair to eat or put him in the stroller. I've had to figure out what to do about discipline b/c he throws toys and has even hit me a couple of times. It's difficult as a mom to tell what is causing this for sure....is it just the stage of life, teething, sickness? Whatever it is, I'm about at my wits end and haven't had much of a break lately because of the roof. I feel drained and exhausted. For those of you who know me well, I do not fare well without my sleep! Today is the first day I'm going to try to stretch Blake and have him take only one nap. I pray that I last through the day! I will add that though I'm painting a pretty nasty picture of Blake right now, this is not the normal. He usually is such a social, smiley, hilarious little boy and he loves to hug and kiss his mommy. He's just going through a tough time.
In addition, I'm sad we aren't able to attend Grandma Scheer's funeral tomorrow. She passed away last Saturday, ending a long battle against cancer. We are the only ones in the family not attending due to work schedules/flight costs. Matt was able to fly there recently and spend some quality time with her before she slipped into a coma, which was a huge blessing. I would have loved to attend her funeral however.
In all this, God has quietly reminded me of His promise..."My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I am so thankful that I have a God that has that kind of power. "For when I am weak, then I am strong."
Blake opening his new bath toy set
Taz lounging in the storage box
Once Blake opened the lego set, he didn't want to open any more presents!
