Day Before Blues...

I had a rough day today... I was being so strong -- handling it all in stride without Micah here and then this morning I was exhausted!  The kids woke me up around 2... and then cried on and off the rest of the morning.  I am sleeping with Eden so my parents can have the master bedroom and her cry was haunting. I don't like that!  The shrill pitch of it woke me up from a deep sleep... and then for the next few hours I lay there with my heart beating.  When she would quite down I would hear Ethan moan and bump into the wall... I prayed... asking God to give them good dreams and restful sleep... about the 4th time Eden cried out and Ethan hit his head on the wall... I went over to her crib and scoped her up and brought her to bed with me.  I just wanted her to be close... I wanted to comfort her... Around 6 the two of us fell into a deep sleep... Ethan woke us up a bit after that.  

Needless to say I was EXHAUSTED and emotional this morning.  I am done with Micah being gone!

Beautiful birthday flowers from my awesome hubby!

 Amazingly God knew I was sad... exhausted... so when a friend asked me to coffee I jumped on the opportunity. It was good to be out of the house... she surprised me with birthday presents... when I got home... I was greeted with flowers.  Micah had sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers and chocolate covered strawberries... I need this little pick-me-up... I have my fingers crossed that Micah and Eli will come home on time tomorrow... It is the only thing I want for my birthday!!

(Here is a peek at my Birthday treat... 

I made it tonight so it would be amazingly moist tomorrow... 

can't wait!)

Thank you God for Your encouragement and love... You know what I need!