"I believe that CF is more of a tool used by God to shape my heavenly body than it is to destroy my earthly one." Such a profound statement! I look forward to the day when my 7 y.o. will be able to grasp this. Right now he is more focused on the things that he dislikes (taking so many pills, coughing fits, eating when he doesn't feel like it...). What encouragement did your mom have for you when you had these days as a kid?
It sounds like you're keeping a great attitude about the whole thing! Having a child definitely changes EVERYTHING! It's a great idea not to dwell on what used to be, but to focus on the great experiences that will come with your new "family of three" life! I'm glad that Mckenna is feeling better and you're able to resume some normal activites. Hang in there!
I'm crafty but, I never feel like I have the time to gather all the stuff I need to do something that will engage the kids for more than a couple minutes. The Babba Box sounds fantastic!!
As a momma of {almost} 4 littles under the age of 6, I can TOTALLY relate to the pathetic excitement a kid-less trip to Target elicits! I think if the prank were played on me {and I had all my kiddos in tow} the cashier would've made some comment like, "Finally figured out what these are for, huh?"
Our general rule is that our 6 yr old son only gets to play computer/video games and watch movies while he's doing his treatment, so he's totally content to do that by himself. Occasionally he asks me to read him a book instead, and I try my best to take the time to do it. But I also agree about making the time count outside of treatments. If possible, try to set a time each day that is just for the two of you-even if it's 15 mins. Maybe before bed or first thing in the morning? I have two other children under the age of 3, so I know it's not always possible! But making the effort to connect with him will be the lasting impression that he walks away with. : )
My husband is definitely the playmate too! Legos, nerf gun wars, wrestling...all his forte. I enjoy playing board games {Sorry, Trouble- big kid games} and reading to the kids. Endless games of Chutes and Ladders however, make me crazy! Honestly it boils down to this though: I have a hard time playing with my children because I am selfish. I'd much rather be doing my own thing. Playing with my kids is a labor of love! That said, I think there is a difference between enjoying BEING with my kids and PLAYING with them.
Ahhh...so glad my kids aren't the only ones that embarrass me like that! We were in the library recently and (after loading up on kid DVDs) we headed over to the regular media section so I could check out a movie for myself. On the way over, my son asked (for the entire library to hear) "Mom, why are we going to look at ADULT movies?"
Ha! Love the pics of mom=education/dad=FUN!!! It's totally the same at our house.
We ran into the same thing with The Jungle Book. After a few viewings or son had a serious "Mowgli" attitude. We had to put it away for awhile...
Earth Shoes are fantastic! I'm digging The Clove right now.
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