Lonely...waiting...tired...Daddy-sick

Jamie is working out of town this week. Therefore, I've been kind of gloomy during the day, and when evening hits, I don't exactly rush off to bed. There's just too many noises in the night, and I've realized just how much Jamie makes me feel safe and secure. Which is why I'm typing this at around, oh say, midnight.
Since I've been staying up late, I've had a hard time getting up in the morning. So, the girls had brunch today. Lily wanted to know why we were eating later than usual, and I told her that I haven't been sleeping well since her dad was gone. Yesterday, Lily overheard me telling Jamie, over the phone, that he must be home-sick. So, she was quick to respond, "You must be Daddy-sick. That's why your not sleeping good." She's so sweet, and she's exactly right...I'm "Daddy-sick."

Although I terribly miss my husband, it's been good with him gone. It's been a time for both of us to reflect on how much we love each other and need one another. I can tell that he really is home-sick because every day he's called and asked, "Have the girls asked about me today? Do you think they miss me?" And of course they do. Monday, when I told Lily that Jamie would be out of town, she asked, "How long? Will it take months?" I told her he'd just be a few days, and her reply was, "Wow, he must have gone to another country for a while." Lily took the liberty of telling her sisters that Jamie would be gone, and Jasmine said, "Yeah, he's at work." It was no big deal to her. But Lily holds back tears at the mention of him being away. I gave her my phone so she could call him. When he answered, Lily's voice trembled, "Daddy, it's me, Lily...when are you coming home." Don't think I'm crazy, but it's a beautiful thing watching her miss him. And I can't wait for him to walk through the door when he gets home. There will be four little girls jumping, running, and yelling, "Daddy! Daddy! You're home!" And a big girl with a hug and a big kiss waiting for him. Okay, now off to bed for me...at least I have Levi to snuggle up to.

Same old song and dance...

Gosh, I feel like I'm falling behind in blogging, but just know that means not too much is going on. Everyday is pretty much the same at my house...get up, feed the kids, feed the baby and lay him down, check my email, and before I know it, it's time to make lunch. After lunch, I lay the girls down, feed the baby again, and then Lily or Jasmine will start on homeschool. I get that out of the way, and it's time to make dinner because Jamie is heading home, and in the process of dinner Levi is ready to eat again. It's amazing if I get laundry washed or dishes cleaned in the process, but it happens...I don't know how, but it does. It's funny how I'm content with this ordinary life. I don't expect everyone to understand or live their life as I live mine, but I want others to know that joy can come from the simplest things in life. It's the sound of my kids playing, relaxing on the couch with Levi as he nurses, Jamie sending me a text just to say "I love you," those little everyday things that bring so much joy to my life. That's how I'm ending this entry...short and simple,

oh, and a picture of my goofy girls.

All I said was, "Make a funny face," and they willingly offered one to me.