A Tough Day

So, yesterday was a pretty tough day.  It was Kindermusik day, which is fun, but makes the day busy since we have to drive about 30 minutes to get there.  I woke up with some kindof nasty summer cold - sore throat, stuffy nose, etc.  Then there was a flat tire on Will's car that had to be dealt with (we sure do love AAA).  Thankfully, even though Benjamin's morning nap was thrown off by the flat tire, he had a great time at Kindermusik - laughing at songs and toys and bubbles, and generally being the completely charming little man that he is.

After getting home, I began to realize what a state my house was in - all imaginable counter space covered with dirty dishes, and so much laundry to be done that we didn't have a single clean bib in the house.

Necessity is the mother of invention?

Anyway, to add to an already long day, Benjamin had an allergic reaction to the raspberries in the baby food he had for lunch.  Poor thing broke out in hives all over his neck and face!  After a semi-panicked call to the pediatrician and a dose of Benadryl, both of us needed some "un-plugged" time, but I had to keep him awake to monitor his symptoms.  So, we put in a little baby video and vegged on the floor for a while.   Thankfully, the Benadryl did its thing, the hives subsided, and no other symptoms presented.

I can't decide if my severe allergy issues are going to make me a better, more equipped and relaxed mom when it comes to allergies, or if I'll be just that much more neurotic about it.  On one hand, I'm familiar with symptoms, prevention, treatments, and etc.  Its not like the whole allergic thing is new to me and that level of being equipped makes me feel better.  On the other hand, I know first hand the symptoms, how serious they can be, and how miserable it is to have your body launch itself into complete rebellion over something otherwise harmless.

Anyway, I spent the rest of the afternoon sipping hot tea and trying to find the Claritin pill that I had gotten out of the package, couldn't remember ever taking, but couldn't find anywhere either.

When poor Will got home, he entered a state of domestic destruction I wouldn't wish on any human being ... mountains of dirty dishes about to collapse in the kitchen, used Kleenexes all over the couch, our bedroom floor covered with piles of laundry ... you get the picture.  But sweet man that he is spent the evening washing dishes, fetching laundry and what not, and by the time we went to bed, our house and my soul were much more in order.

So I'll end this recounting of the day's events with a verse I read yesterday morning and that the Holy Spirit brought to my mind throughout the day ...

"For You bless the righteous, O Lord, Your cover them with favor as with a shield" Ps. 5:12

Thank you Lord...
- the flat tire happened at home and not somewhere along the road
- AAA was able to come quickly for a tow
- the tire was still covered under warranty and therefore was replaced at a fraction of the cost
- for Claritin and Benadryl
- Benjamin's reaction was minor in comparison to what it could have been (read: I didn't have to call 911 as the nurse at the doctor's office advised me to if he started wheezing)
- the pediatrician's office is available, understanding, prompt, and thorough
- for a husband who lives out selfess, sacrificial love
- Benjamin was able to sleep well last night
- for comfort from your Word!