Here is a recap of this week:

Monday: Reagan and I were diagnosed with strep throat. I felt like I was on my death bed and Reagan was Miss Perky.

Tuesday: I was feeling better, but I was very tired.

Wednesday: I was feeling even better, but then I was very emotional and indecisive.

Thursday: I felt fine, but I was still very emotional and indecisive. I called several friends, including my mom, and cried my eyes out. I felt almost depressed, but my mind and my heart knew this wasn't right. God is in control and He is taking care of everything. Mom and I suspected the medication I was taking was making me feel this way or at least magnifying feelings I have had all along. Also, I couldn't make simple decisions. I have taken myself off of that medication (a decongestant - phenylephrine / guaifenesin), and there has been a remarkable difference. The strange thing is, I have taken guaifenesin before and had no problems, so it must be the other one.
When I went to pick up Reagan from her last day of MDO, I began getting a migraine. When we got home, I put Reagan down for a nap and said a prayer that she would actually sleep, and she did. I took my migraine medicine and went to bed myself. Long story, short, Mom came and took Riley to his baseball game and Tricia took Reagan to dance. When they returned, I felt better and was able to get them to bed myself. I should have seen it coming, but I definitely was not surprised.

Friday: I was "back to normal," whatever that is! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM and Julie!

The kids did very well during all of this. When I had my migraine, Riley wanted to know where I hurt, so I told him my head hurt really badly and I felt like I was going to throw up. He quickly got up and said, "I'll go get you the throw up bucket." I thanked him, but told him I could make it to the bathroom if needed. He was ready and willing to tend to his sick Mama.

Thank you for all your prayers and help this week!!!! Let me take this opportunity to thank my Mama. I get tears in my eyes just typing that. When she comes to visit, she knows just what to do and does it. She is such a wonderful blessing to me. I love you very much, Mom!

Speaking of prayers, I really need to record Reagan saying her prayers. She is just precious. Her hands folded and not even trying to close her eyes, she mumbles and says coherent words every once in a while. It goes something like this:

Dear God,
(mumble, mumble) thank you and (mumble) Granny and Riley (mumble, mumble) helpy (translation - "healthy") and be good (mumble, mumble) Reagan and Mommy (mumble) play tomorrow
AAAAA-men

My buttons could pop off I am so proud. I just imagine God smiling while listening to my sweet little girl's first prayers and understanding every word and mumble.

Also, tonight at my parents' house, she got out her favorite musical instrument, the triangle. She was dinging the triangle as she sang, "Lamb -er God." I have been using the song sheets from the women's retreat I went to in February to sing (not very well, but they don't know that) to the kids at night, so she was singing her version of "Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is Your Name." The next thing I knew, Riley was chiming in.

One more story, I think. Tonight, Reagan said she wanted to "go on a house boat with Mommy and Riley and sleep on it and eat on it and watch TV. That be fun, Mommy?" I think she wants to go on a cruise!

I will have to think of some Riley stories to even up the count... I'll be back.