One Rough Week

We have visited the doctor four times.  We will probably finish strong at five tomorrow.  Vomit has been cleaned twice.  Sam had a seizure.  Lots and lots of Motrin has been swallowed and spit out.  We have a thermometer that has gotten plenty of use.  We also have one shower that we cannot use, wet drywall, fans in the closet to dry the flood.  Hmmm...this has been one rough week.

The Cave

Mamaw and Pawpaw got a new toy, I mean storm shelter.  It has been the new excitement at their house.

Lucas lately

Lucas has been changing so much lately.  He has been speaking like a big kid.  He is finally starting to open up about school.  I used to rarely get any information about his day from him.  But lately he is very open about what happened while he was gone.  I love to hear about his day and the friends that he is making.  

Lucas has also been singing a lot lately.  He never used to sing.  I always wondered if he was sad or if he just couldn't remember words to songs.  But lately he has been singing songs such as:

Jesus said "come follow me"

Father Abraham

Ho Ho Ho Hosanna

and

the Blues

The Blues are when he sings about what he is doing at that moment and he just adds an "oh yeah" to make it the blues.  His favorite place to sing is the bathroom.

Lucas' favorite word is "why."  I never thought that I would be the mom to get irritated by that word.  I mean, they are just learning, right?  Well, that is what I get for saying never.  He asks that question about things that I cannot answer.  Why is it dark outside?  Why is Joseph tired?  Why is it Sunday?  I have done my best to answer these questions.  Eventually every question leads to the answer of "That is how God wanted it."  

Lucas still loves to take pictures and pose for pictures.  Obviously.

His imagination is awesome right now.  He is always creating exciting situations in his head.  Usually it involves someone in need of a rescue.  Other times it involves hunting a large bear or tiger.

Lucas is the best biggest brother!  He is constantly playing with Samuel.  They are both practicing patience with each other, but in general they play so well together.  Lucas is a great leader and is teaching Samuel so much.

Joseph has a special place in his heart for Lucas.  Anytime Lucas is near Joseph lights up.  I think that it makes Lucas feel grown up.

I feel so blessed to be this kiddo's momma.