Tuesday, November 16, 2004
I'm still sick... I thought I was over it and woke up yesterday with even more sniffles and a sore throat. On top of that, Claire hasn't slept too well the past couple of nights. Maybe I'm hearing her more since I'm not sleeping as deeply due to this cold or maybe she's a little sick too. Who knows?
I'm on a group email list that started from women attending the local La Leche League, but basically it's a bunch of stay-at-home moms who are very smart and opinionated about the best ways to raise children. I don't contribute much to the conversations, but one that's a hot topic right now is vaccinations. Most of them don't vaccinate or go to the traditional pediatricians. They've chosen naturopaths and opted out of getting the "harmful" shots for their kids. I know they could give me all their rational, but my pediatrician last time I was in said that some parents give their babies a piece of fish which probably has way more mercury in it than one of the vaccines, but then refuse the vaccine. Oh well... If Claire's ears fall off or something, maybe I'll reconsider with Baby #2. No, we're not pregnant (at least not that I know of).
I'm now watching Claire go up and down a few steps. She's getting very confident and skilled at this activity!
I realized yesterday that even though I might complain about being our church's treasurer and some details that go along with doing this job, I do enjoy looking at the numbers and checking to see what was deposited or which checks have cleared and when. I also like making sure the checks get mailed in enough time to pay the bills but not too soon. I'm serving God and our church with my interest in money and numbers. I just need to remember when the account balance gets a little low not to worry too much cuz God will pull us through. He always seems to come in and save the day even if we don't realize it at the time.
Christmas time is coming and I want to get creative about gifts without spending too much. This year we'll dealing with having Christmas on a one salary budget. I can't say we were always the most generous at Christmas in the past (I'm really not keen on shopping or giving just the right gift. I'm more of a practical gift giver, I think.), but this year we will be more aware of setting a limit. Nevertheless, I'm very excited to have Christmas with a 10 1/2 month old for the very first time ever!!! That is the best gift in the world!
I'm on a group email list that started from women attending the local La Leche League, but basically it's a bunch of stay-at-home moms who are very smart and opinionated about the best ways to raise children. I don't contribute much to the conversations, but one that's a hot topic right now is vaccinations. Most of them don't vaccinate or go to the traditional pediatricians. They've chosen naturopaths and opted out of getting the "harmful" shots for their kids. I know they could give me all their rational, but my pediatrician last time I was in said that some parents give their babies a piece of fish which probably has way more mercury in it than one of the vaccines, but then refuse the vaccine. Oh well... If Claire's ears fall off or something, maybe I'll reconsider with Baby #2. No, we're not pregnant (at least not that I know of).
I'm now watching Claire go up and down a few steps. She's getting very confident and skilled at this activity!
I realized yesterday that even though I might complain about being our church's treasurer and some details that go along with doing this job, I do enjoy looking at the numbers and checking to see what was deposited or which checks have cleared and when. I also like making sure the checks get mailed in enough time to pay the bills but not too soon. I'm serving God and our church with my interest in money and numbers. I just need to remember when the account balance gets a little low not to worry too much cuz God will pull us through. He always seems to come in and save the day even if we don't realize it at the time.
Christmas time is coming and I want to get creative about gifts without spending too much. This year we'll dealing with having Christmas on a one salary budget. I can't say we were always the most generous at Christmas in the past (I'm really not keen on shopping or giving just the right gift. I'm more of a practical gift giver, I think.), but this year we will be more aware of setting a limit. Nevertheless, I'm very excited to have Christmas with a 10 1/2 month old for the very first time ever!!! That is the best gift in the world!
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I would really encourage you to keep on Claire's vaccinations. It is really important, and the risks associated with the diseases are much more dangerous than those associated with the vaccines. Right now there is an outbreak of Whooping Chough in Boulder among children who didn't get their pertusis vaccine.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
Claire, your post brings to mind when I had little ones too, and the same concerns and joys. I waited until my little ones were older to have them vacinated and supported them with vitamins and homeopathic items before to prepare their bodies for the vaccines. At the end of the day though, you and Brian are the ones who god will give the wisdom too for your children. I see that wisdom already in how you delight in her. Here's to getting better soon. How I wish you could be treasurer of my house too, it is a task that both Len and I avoid!
Cheers - Anj
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Cheers - Anj
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