Mother's Day 2013

 

~*Mother's Day*~... May 12th, 2013

 

My day actually started off with my kids crawling into my bed to snuggle. They were so excited it was "Mother's Day", but I was thankful to give them kisses and hugs. We spent some bonding time before we crept into the living room to watch cartoons.

 

When "daddy" got home, the lil one was complaining about his toe. It was looking much worse than the day before, but I figured I couldn't get him into his doctor until Monday. I just didn't see the urgency of going through the emergency room for something so minor and exorbitant costs (co-pay). Turns out they have another option that is more like a doctor's office setting but without the inflated costs of emergency medicine! Thank God...

 

We took the very next appointment, which meant we needed to leave as soon as we hung up the phone. Once we arrived the wait time wasn't bad at all. They were handing out roses to all the moms in gratitude for "Mother's Day". It was a appreciated and heart warming. I was already in a good mood from the love and attention of our boys.

 

Once in the exam room we learned it was probably caused from him stubbing his toe. And that his swim class might have been why it didn't look worse than it does. There was a culture sent to be tested (will learn in a couple days if we switch medication). He's to take antibiotics twice a day, soak his foot in Epsom salt and water. And his follow up appointment with his normal doctor he has a shot due. Poor kid probably wishes he'd stayed home.

 

I plan to file away the cute gifts from our amazing little boys! My seven year old made me a book (things he loves about mom, and last page that he'd buy me a big truck when he grows up) along with a scarf. My six year old made me a card and an 8x10 cherry blossom branch (Chinese symbols for harmony).

 

I am absolutely grateful for my little boys! They remind me that all my sacrifices have a purpose, that I'm doing a great job, and that we live a truly blessed life. Days like today (and it is only half over) remind me of all that is going positive in our lives.