Life has been a whirlwind since we got back (actually since summer!). Reggie had a very difficult adjustment back to reality as did we all. School, homework and schedules just aren’t as fun as grandma and grandpa’s.
Early last week, Ainsley had a terrible cough that was non-stop, which turned into a fever for several days and finally an ear infection on Friday. At the same time, my eye was flaring up a couple and I finally went in on Monday. Sure enough, I was having an Iritis (linked to my arthritis) flare and started steroid drops right away. My doctor tapered me too quickly and I went back on Friday of last week because it felt funny and it was much worse. Ryan left that day for China and it has been a rough go since. Not too much sleep, cranky Ainsley who wants a nap everyday at 4, dropping my eye every hour (and having it dilated) and then Reggie tells me on Tuesday that he was getting a cold, which has ended up being the flu. He threw up last night and has had a fever since. We went to baseball try-outs at the wrong time and when we came back the garage door wouldn’t open. At that point I just had to laugh. God is funny sometimes and humor has helped me get through the week. I took a bath the other night, which I never do, but was feeling like relaxing after a really rough day and when I got out a toy in the guest room said, “Peek a boo I see you.” Totally freaked me out…I was hoping there wasn’t an intruder. I went and checked and shook the toy and then was getting my pj’s on when it said, “I love you.” I felt like God was talking to me, saying I’m watching over you and I love you and I got your back. He knows how much we can handle…we got a call from Children and Family Services the Sunday before Ryan left because a 1 ½ year old boy needed a home. We were just about to head out the door when she called and said he was going back with his mother. Can you imagine if God hadn’t sent that child home. I’d really be in the loony bin!
Ainsley had her first good day today and was entertaining us with dancing/gymnastics and just chit chatting about her crazy stuff. I think it made Reggie feel better…it made us laugh anyway! We will be very happy to have Ryan come home tomorrow!
And to all you moms who go at it alone all the time or did in the past, my hat is off to you :o).
Someday I'll post some pics of our vacation at home, but computer work is really hard on my eye, so it might be awhile.....Here's a video of Ainsley doing a "flip":
