…listening my my husband and our youngest monster sleeping. After a few different masks I think the mister has found “the one” that does the trick and thanks to this little c-pap machine he is finally getting the rest he needs at last. I know I should probably be sleeping myself, but it’s nice to listen to the calm in this almost always chaotic house and know my little family is all sleeping peacefully.

It’s been a rough few days dealing with pain I have toughed out for nearly twenty years now and seems to be at an all time high. My love took me to my doctor today and I will meet with a specialist next week. Guess there is just no more avoiding the inevitable. It’s times like these that you really get to appreciate the ones that surround you. My little family has been so supportive and caring for me. Everyone has really pitched in to help me keep everything on track around here and giving me the chance to take a step back and get some rest. It’s always been tough for me to put my needs first. And while I will likely never really do so, I am slowly learning I need to take care of me in order to take care of my family.

Waiting to see if this “big winter storm” that brings our monsters a glimmer of hope for some snow down south will also keep them home from school in the morning. I’m looking forward to the weekend. No one having to wake up early for school or work. No major responsibilities. A birthday party for a super special five year old that we have grown to love. My cousin coming to hang out with us one evening. And otherwise a very mellow weekend with the ones I adore.