On the mend

So ... I'd like to post something much more positive than my previous post.

Today I felt so blessed. So many little blessings, that I want to "count" them to remind myself and others that God is good. All the time.

Today I realized that I REALLY needed to go to the DMV to get my picture taken for my new license. I had about 2 days left till I was totally expired (Can you say "avoidance"?) I was looking forward to that about as much as a stomach virus. Last time I went to the DMV I was there for at least an hour? Hard to remember as I block most DMV experiences from my memory. :) Anyhow, taking a 2 year old to the DMV sounded like SO much fun. Especially a slightly crabby, still recovering from an ear infection 2 year old! So I walked in, got a number and before I could sit down, my number came up. I went over, dealt with the pleasantest of DMV employees (I am being serious), and within 5 minutes, I was walking out the door. Carter didn't even have half of his raisin box finished (and this was the first snack ... I came prepared with an arsenal of snacks should I need the distraction)! I almost fell over with shock. I was so excited. So I thanked God and moved on to the next blessing....

My next "stop" was BJ's. But on my way to BJ's, I realized that I was REALLY hungry. Being pregnant, when I'm hungry, I really need to eat! And I had no cash on me. And I'm too cheap to stop at any old bank and pay $2.50 to take $20 out of the ATM. So as I drove down 30, I looked for our regular bank... and right there was a PNC Bank! I didn't know where one might be nearby, and it could've jumped out and bit me. So I got my cash, drove to BJ's and stopped at the only fast food place nearby - Chick-fil-A. Not really my favorite "breakfast" place, but I drove in and guess what? Today is "free breakfast Wednesday"! So I got a free breakfast, and all I bought was a chocolate milk for Carter (ok, he did share with me....)

I know these are all small things, but sometimes small things make all the difference! It started my day out on such a great note. Just what I needed after a few long and discouraging days!

The kids are not 100% but they are definitely on the mend. Audrey went back to school today, and Carter has been sleeping through the night just fine without his paci. I am still battling this cold, but I don't feel miserable, it's just a cold. So ... again ... thank you friends and family who have said prayers for us, or offered us help. I feel so very grateful! And you all are right-- "This too shall pass!"