That’s a dumb title.
But what else should I call it?
Trying to get an appointment as a new patient is rough and miserable?
We had to find masks so we could wear them?
Katriel gets pink medicine?
The pediatrician at the office linked with “ours” (where she’s never been seen) was very very nice. He did say her ear drum was bulging remarkably and it could still easily rupture given the size of it.
(It did not.)
She was a champ – fever and all. ♥
As I picked Katriel up from Madeline’s house last Sunday (in NY), she understandably began to lament and ask why we couldn’t just stay in NY forever. I let her mourn for a moment, then said, “If we stayed in NY, you would not get to go to Izzy’s party next weekend.”
Her walk changed, her countenance changed, her voice changed. “Mom, I have to get her and Reid some presents.” We had a new direction. She remember that there were good things in our new home, too.
We’ve talked a lot about how now the kids will have two places of friends. It’s not easy (LORD knows this is NOT easy).
Take away – never underestimate the power of an invitation.
A few years ago, Madeline provided dresses for Matchy-Matchy (as their family calls it). This year we were able to do so.
I hope they think of the other one whenever they wear their dresses after we’ve gone.
our clock is ticking
the days are flying by
we are reaching out to friends to make the most of the moments
Today, Katriel and I were delighted to pick up Asher and head to Canal Days.
It was hot. It was hard to find a parking space. There was sugar.
And there was a train.
A very long train.
They were mesmerized.
Katriel received a few Dollar Tree gift cards for her baptism and she was so happy to spend them.
She chose a snorkel and mask, some plastic toys for dolls and stuffies, and a comic book.
Who doesn’t love a ducky on a plate?
Oh – that I would have seen this joy with my own eyes.
A few weeks ago, while we were finishing up with story time, Katriel turned to me and stated, “Mom, I want to be baptized.” Can you imagine the spirit within me leaping with gratefulness?
Right after the sermon on Sunday, John walked Katriel up to speak with Pastor Tim, and a few nights later he and Miss Polly came by to talk with Katriel about what it meant.
We told Stewart and Noelle, and also William and his family, that the special day was coming. They all joined us at PCC for the morning.
Katriel grabbed a small hug as she came up.
We had a small lunch back at home with our friends.
And Miss Barb brought some special frog cupcakes from her favorite bakery on the west side.
This was super special for a few reasons.
First – Katriel almost drowned a few years ago. We don’t really talk about it. But even getting her face wet is dramatic.
Second – the rest of us were baptized together in 2018. She was really too young to grasp it, but what a joy it is for me to know she arrived at this moment 100% on her own.
This is an activity enjoyed by Butler kids for over a decade, now.
Ducky was selected to don the gear as outlined in Ephesians.
My very first blog post included the boys’ turn at this project.
Later the older girls had a go at it.
And Johanna’s turn at the curriculum was three years ago.
My kids are so blessed.
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