To those of you who are faithful blog-checkers, my erratic posts must be a source of some amusement (or substitute "irritation" as desired). Things in our household have really been quite crazy over the past several weeks and will continue to be so for a couple more (at least). There are at least 3 reasons for this general upset in household efficiency.
1. First, and most importantly, Seth's comprehensive exams loom ever closer. I believe I have mentioned this in a previous post, but in order to refresh... the exams will be in each of his areas of study: OT Archaeology & History, NT History, and Hebrew. These 4-hour tests are meant to demonstrate his command of each subject and are step 2 of a 3-step process to complete his PhD (step 1 is coursework, step 3 is dissertation). Needless to say, study is occupying quite a bit of Seth's time which means more responsibility in life's matters has been shifted to my plate. It seems small and insignificant to just do more of what I do all day anyway, but Seth assures me that me giving him time is absolutely helping him in his preparation.
2. Here is the ever-sounding refrain: the kids have not been sleeping well (which means I have not been sleeping well). Benjamin has been dealing off and on with a variety of illnesses (a mysterious virus that took away his voice, digestive issues, cough, "night terrors" and most recently Reactive Airway Disease [similar to asthma]). An aside: he is currently on prednisone, an oral steroid, for his lungs. We hope it will help his breathing, as it is certainly not helping his sleep patterns. It is 11:03 pm and he is still jumping, shouting, and making general merriment in his bed. Talia has been dealing with some of the same viruses in addition to teething and separation anxiety. She has been sleeping much better over the past week or two with the simple adjustment of a later bedtime. Unfortunately, with all this sleeplessness I am hard-pressed to function properly during the day in all the normal tasks. I'm not very efficient when I'm tired.
3. In addition to the sleeping difficulties, it seems the kids have both been going through sort of difficult phases in general. They are definitely requiring a lot of time and attention lately! I love that I am able to be home with them to meet these needs as they arise, but it sure is time consuming and exhausting at times!
I have written more than a justification for my lack of blog updates (who cares!?); this brief sketch may later fill in the blank stretch in my mind when our family looks back on the fall of 2007.
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Any update on Benjamin yet? He and the whole fam will be in my prayers. I know it must be hard as the nourisher and protector of your kids to see him go through any discomfort or illness. I just got myself more organized with blogs and am planning on checking yours more often...so please keep me updated as you're able.
My sister-in-law's baby doesn't sleep either. It's odd. She's only two months old and barely sleeps at all. The most fantastical part is that she's a happy baby despite her exhaustion.
I'm praying for your family this week. For Seth's studies, for Benjamin's health, for Talia's sleep, for Kiersten's heart.
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