The Seven Year Itch

Today is a special day.  Seven years ago on this day my stomach was so full of butterflies I thought I was going to explode!  It was the day before my wedding and I couldn't believe it was finally happening.  I was going to spend the rest of my life with my best friend.  The one man that was absolutely perfect -- and he chose me to be his wife.

It feels like yesterday.  I feel the same anxiety and nerves when I think about it!  I get excited when I think about my sister who must be feeling the same emotions while she anxiously awaits her own wedding in April.  Once the wedding and the honeymoon are over, the real fun sets in.  Life.

Seven years, four kids, three pets, two degrees, and one mortgage later, I am still the happiest woman on earth!

We have had our good days and bad days.  We have experienced hardships, stress, and fights.  But we also have experienced some amazing, wonderful, beautiful things.  The good always outweighs the bad.

I shared on Facebook this morning that experts say that couples who stay married seven years are likely to be together for good.  I don't know who the "experts" are, but I'm glad the odds are in my favor!  A study found that the "seven-year itch" is a myth, and by the time a couple have been together that long their marriage is increasingly likely to last.

I can't wait to spend seven more years with my husband.  Seventeen more years.  Seventy more years if God allows!

Happy "Anniversary" to the most handsome, loving, funny, sexy, strong husband in the world!  You still give me butterflies!

Will we ever see the light?

A couple nights ago Zoe was complaining about not feeling well.  I didn't think much of it at first because I had noticed she was in the habit of saying "me not feel dood" a lot since catching the flu bug earlier in the month.  Well.. she was serious this time.  Poor Zoe threw up all over me, herself, the floor.. I was slipping on it trying to get her to the nearest toilet or trash can.. I'm sure we were a sight!

 

After she threw up her whole dinner I prayed that it was just a fluke and she would be ok, but I could tell by her face that we were in for a long night.  I made a bed for Zoe and I on the couch, kissed Paul goodnight and wished him a happy anniversary (did I forget to mention that part?) and tried to keep Zoe comfortable.

 

Even though Zoe didn't have anything left in her system she was still dry heaving and throwing up whatever she could every 15-30 minutes.  It was a nightmare.  Since I couldn't get any sleep, I decided to finish up the third season of Dowton Abbey.  Big mistake.  At 3:00 in the morning I'm bawling my eyes out all alone!

 

After making myself miserable by watching that show, I tried to get some rest.  Like I said before, Zoe was throwing up every 30 minutes so by the time I felt my body relax I would jump up and grab her bucket just in time for her to lose her contents.

 

6:00 a.m. came bright and early.  I could hear Paul hit the snooze a couple of times.  I don't blame him!  He later told me that he was up the whole night.  Every time he heard Zoe throw up he would pray for her.  Unfortunately it came time for him to go to work and I didn't see him again till later in the afternoon.

 

Thankfully Paul's mom came over and took Max so I could take care of Zoe without chasing him around.  She also brought Zoe some yogurt and jello --- things that would be light on her tummy.  I spent the whole day rubbing Zoe's back as she was bent over her bucket.  I couldn't help but get a little emotional (I was tired, ok?!) and beg God to touch my poor little girl.

 

 

We watched a lot of kid movies and tv shows on Netflix.  At one point in time Zoe's body let her get some rest and she took a little nap.  I took advantage and napped too.  Forty-five minutes did not help me feel better at all!  I'm sure it didn't for Zoe either!

 

Paul got off work and picked up Max for me.  When they came home, they proudly brought in a pretty balloon and little kitty with bunny ears for their sick girl.  It made Zoe's day!  She loved her little present from Dad and Bub!  Around 9:00 that night Zoe seemed to act more like herself.  She was even wanting candy!  Crazy girl.

 

I am so thankful we didn't have a second night of throwing up.  Zoe slept through the night and even slept in some this morning!  Her body needed it!  The bummer part is that not long after she woke up she was emotional.  She cried over everything all. stinking. day.

 

It wasn't long before everyone else in the house was chiming in and crying with her.  Over nothing.  A Momma only has a certain amount of patience before she gets a permanent tick!  Just kidding.  But seriously. =D

 

I can tell she is not 100% yet, and I do feel bad for my little girl.  I have prayed for her all day asking God to touch her and make sure she doesn't relapse!  That would be awful for her.  I guess we shall see how she feels in the morning!  Hopefully well enough to go to Sunday school..

 

This winter has been the worst for people getting sick.  I hate it!  I want everyone to be healthy again and I want us to have warmer weather so we can enjoy the outdoors!  Will we ever be able to go outside again?

 

The weather was beautiful today!  Most of the ice in my front yard has finally melted --- I can put my Christmas trees and reindeer yard decorations away now!  But I can't help but wonder if there's one more blizzard coming.. it is Montana you know!

 

By the way, I thank God that this little guy has been staying well!  He has only had a stuffy nose here and there but that is IT!  Benefits of being a nursing baby!

 

I guess I better try and get some sleep just in case I am needed in the middle of the night.  You never know around here!  ::grumble::  Winter is not my favorite time of year.  Well.. the last part of it anyways!  C'mon spring!

4 years.

Life has been a little hectic lately, so this is pretty late!

On February 29, 2008 Paul and I tied the knot.

This past Leap Year Day we celebrated our first official anniversary.

These past four years have been pretty busy ones!  But they have also been some of the best years of my life.

Happy Anniversary to the love of my life!  Who knows where we will be on our next anniversary?

Sleep.

This past weekend Paul and I spent the night at a hotel.  We didn't get just any room -- we got the honeymoon suite.

We slept like babies.

Thank you to Paul's mom and dad for watching the kids overnight so we could enjoy a night to ourselves! I haven't slept that well since having kids.  I forgot what it was like to sleep for 9 hours straight.

SIDE NOTE:  I have decided that when Paul and I build our own house, I WILL have a jacuzzi in my bedroom and I will enjoy a nice, warm soak every. single. night!