I'm off to Lake Powell. I'm flying out early to Colorado to go grocery shopping and all that good stuff. John has practice so he has to meet me out there. I've never flown with the two boys by myself. I have built it up to be such a scary thing. It took me forever to go grocery shopping with the two kids. For some reason I couldn't figure out where to put the child carrier, Austin, and all my groceries. I hope this is comparable to that. Once you do it once you realize it's totally doable. I'm not worried about Austin. He has his portable DVD player which is a lifesaver. It's my little "angel" Brock who has turned into a SCREAMER in the past two weeks. He just wants to move everywhere.
I have to admit that Brittany's experience has really shaken me up. I just really feel how fragile life is and I'm kind of freaked out about everything. I'm usually pretty laid back and know that everything is going to be okay. I couldn't sleep all night because I can't stop thinking about what could go wrong. I'm worried about Lake Powell and Austin wandering off in the middle of the night and drowning even though he'll be sleeping right next to me. I worry that Brock will get carbon monoxide poisoning since he'll be in a room downstairs. I know I'm overreacting but if anyone has any ideas to soothe my mind please tell me.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wish me luck...
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I envy the fact that you're going to Powell, but not the fact that you have to fly with two boys. :)
Say lots of prayers - I know that works! They'll do fine!
I flew back to Utah with 2 kids and 6 months pregnant last summer and all seemed to work out really well...surprisingly well actually. I just snuck a few new toys into the carry-on that the kids didn't know about then when things could have taken a turn for the worse I pulled them out and the distraction lasted just long enough to get us through the end of the trip. Good Luck.
Ok, calm down! You are starting to be paranoid like me!!! We have done Powell with the kids since they were babies. You just have to watch them all the time. And we have a tag system, where some one literally has to touch them, AND get eye contact before they 'hand off' baby watching duties. Also, On the drive out in the boat, we just sit everyone down and make sure they are all aware they need to close the doors behind them ect.. You will have fun. Don't forget sunscreen!
Christy- you will be awesome. Just remember the calmer you stay...the calmer they will be. Be prepared-(sounds like you if you have the DVD player! haha). Have snacks/drinks/coloring they should be good to go. Also don't care what people think around you. I know that sounds mean- and of course I try to teach my kids to be curtious to those around them by not screaming etc...but it took me a while to stop caring what other peole were thinking of how I was parenting- esp when my kids would act up in public. GOOD LUCK! YOU'RE SUCH A CUTE MOMMY- I'M SURE YOU'LL SURVIVE!! POWELL IS THE BEST!
I am so sorry to hear about your friend's little baby. My mom called me 2 days ago and started crying on the phone telling me she just found from a woman (sister wallace) that the same thing happened to her grandbaby. This woman was in tears. We know her b/c my mom's sisters' daughter, named Natalie married Logan Wallace. (so my cousin married Logan). I am assuming this is the same family. Is it? As my mom was crying she felt it so important to call us and remind us to wrap our cords up high so that doesn't happen. It was so sad to hear the fear in her voice that anything can happen. What an amazing friend you have. My heart goes out to her and I agree that I don't think any trial could be harder. However, I don't know what would be harder- having a child fall away from the church and be taken over by the adversary which then you don't know if they will be with you forever again. Your friend will see her sweet baby again- I hope she finds a comfort in knowing that. Thanks for sharing that story...
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Christy, I'm so sorry for your friends loss. She must be an amazing person to be able to handle such an overwhelming hardship. The Lord knows what we are capable of. Hope you have fun on your trip. My mom always tells us to make sure our kids are dressed cute on the plane and people will fuss over them and not worry about us being to loud. Brock is at the hardest age for traveling, but it will be worth it.
I have been the WORST blogger friend EVER! I just caught up on your blog, and I'm so so sorry to hear about your friend! How devistating. I don't know what I would do? You will be fine in Powell, if it will make you feel better, just have both boys sleep with you...that's what I would probably do...not that that means anything :) Have so much fun, your boys will do great, and so will you!
I did the same thing when my nephew passed away on Christmas. Everything seemed so pointless, so trivial. I worried about everything just like you are and would go check on my boys many times during the night to make sure they were okay. I couldn't get the thoughts of despair out of my mind. We said lots of family prayers and I pleaded for peace of mind and heart in my personal prayers as well. It helped SO much. It's so awesome that we're not alone and we have help when we need it. So - PRAYER. That's my advice. Have a fun trip and try to relax!
Christy! I am so sorry for Brittney! My heart is broken right now! Thanks for sharing I need to remove Davis baby cam monitor cord right now. I 'm not going to sleep tonight. Her little Daxton is so beautiful.
On another note...good luck at Powell. Have an amazing time!
i have been out of town, and upon returning heard 3 tragic stories of little ones lost and i am right there with you. completely shook up! and kind of angry that things like this have to happen.
my heart goes out to these families. i truly do not know how i could make it through such a trial.
hope you can enjoy your trip. maybe you can super glue them to your hips?
Christy, thanks so much for the paying it forward gift! It's awesome! I can't believe everything that you sent, holy cow. I especially love all the lip glosses & the eyelash curler. Thanks so much! I will have to get my pay it forward post up this week. Thanks again, hope you had a fun trip!
Have so much fun in powell!That will be so fun for you guys!
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