ZUMALTS: November 2011

So, when I was just a mom to a sweet little girl things just didn't seem so hard. Then we added Lincoln. I specifically remember the day that I thought, I think I might have the hang of this. Lincoln was 4 months old...
After several conversations today I think that is where I am again... learning my new crazy cycle. Never did I think we would be in our 30's and looking at starting a new career. Since first meeting Danton I never understood why he wasn't doing something medical, in some weird way he just understands it and actually enjoys it. Currently he is in school and if all goes well he will be in school for 5-6 more years? Averie is getting older and becoming more involved in things and school demands more of her and well Lincoln, he is just Lincoln, busy busy busy!!! And this week I think I finally feel some sort of sanity. I have proudly made my famiy dinner, a real one both days so far. Every day we have been out of the door before we needed to to get to school, with no arguments or battles. And on Monday I even had everything ready to go to clean the house I clean before we left for school. I have stayed on top of the house and the laundry. And everyone is doing well in school and getting their homework done!!! I know this is only Tuesday, but I feel like things are going in a good direction.
It just seems like there is so much demand on perfection. Perfect house, car...life. I can say that I am no where near that. I can say however that I LOVE my family. Everyone of us is in a learning curve right now and I think we are doing okay.

Just a couple of little adds...If you are into praying with us Danton has his appointment for his grant today. We don't get a decision today but we are one step closer.
He is absolutely loving what he is doing and learning. He has had several shadow opportunites and has taken an interest in orthopedics and pediatrics, or possibly both together. We'll see???
And LIncoln's band aid is off and his head is looking a lot better!!!

We have had a bit of an adenterous week at the Zumalt house. It started last Sunday when Mr. Lincoln turned 2!!! Because Danton had to work on Sunday we did the birthday celebration on Monday afternoon before he left for school.

Monday- We were getting things done around the house and finishing the cake before my parents came over that evening. Danton's friend needed a little help moving a few things so in the morning he went to his house to help him move. I was trying to hold off Lincoln's nap because I knew the evening would be a bit crazy. He was looking tired around 1030 but I wanted to get another half an hour out of him. In was in that half hour things got exciting. I was rearranging toys around the house and Lincoln was sitting in his rocking chair eating a snack. I walked into another room and heard Lincoln start crying and he walked into the kitchen and I noticed blood dripping from his head. Of course Danton had only been gone for about 30 mintues and was 30 minutes away... Lincoln had tipped his rocking chair over and landed his face into the corner of his train set. There is still debate as to whether he was standing in the chair or just moving in it. Either way we had a situation to deal with. I called Danton right away and he drove very quickly home to help him out. We had to make the decision whether Danton could fix him up or if we needed to bring him in. I am so thankful that Danton was closer than farther away. I am also glad that the eduction we have paid for over the past few years came in handy. Danton was amazing and took care of Lincoln even though the situation was less than ideal. Lincoln had now missed his nap and lunch was very tired, which made him not very happy. After Danton was able to clean it all up and get a good look at it we decided to not go the stiches route. That turned out to be a good decision. By the time we got everything cleaned up and Lincoln taken care of it was about time for my parents to come with Averie and have a party. Not only did Danton do a good job of helping Lincoln, he did a great job on helping with the cake I decided to make for Lincoln's birthday. We got it put together just in time despite the fun of the day. Although the day wasn't what we had planned we had a good time enjoying the very tired birthday boy.

After Danton took off to school my parents hung out for a while then we had two kids that crashed hard...until about 300 in the morning that is.

Tuesday early morning~ We had a visitor in our bedroom that said she was very hot. When putting her back in bed I noticed that she was a bit warm and was running a temp. So, she got to stay home from school on Tuesday. Daddy watched her while I took Lincoln to clean. She broke her temp later that night and ate some food, I thought we were doing better.

Wednesday~ Everyone was up and ready to go to school and Averie got sick. Another day of no school for Averie.

Thursday~ Averie was back at school. I went with her and her class on their field trip. She had a great time.

Friday~ We seem to be back to normal. Danton changed Lincoln's bandage again and he said it is looking good. It will heal and now he has his first battle wound!!!

Here are some pictures of the birthday boy.