Saturday, January 30, 2010

just how I Imagined it.........

My babies are here in Utah.....They are tucked up in their beds ready for a good nights sleep and I am oh so happy....I don't think I could ask for anything more. We left on Wednesday morning at 7 to make the trip to Portland. They were waiting for me. I slept between the two of them with a big smile on my face. That night, Don ended up in the ER with a kidney stone....He got some really good pain medication and slept most of the day while my daughter packed a moving truck. I played with Andrew and Olivia and Lisa kept little Trace. We left yesterday morning at 7:oo with an 8 yr old, a 4 yr old and an 11 month old....Lisa drove the truck and Don the car...I played with the kids...A twelve hour drive took 16 hours....Don and Lisa are exhausted, I am happy....I have smiled so much, my cheeks hurt....So they are tucked now in the room I redid for them and all the work was worth it. They both love it and feel right at home.

Andrew was all happy to get his picture taken, Olivia is tired and ready to get in her p.j's so she put them on her head in protest....it has been a long couple of days....for the kids too.

Have I said yet how happy I am?

13 comments:

Barb said...

I am so glad that you all are together and safe and that you are happy. Kidney stones are the pits.....

Barb said...

I am so glad that you all are together and safe and that you are happy. Kidney stones are the pits.....

Helen in the UK said...

WOO HOO !!!!! I know how much it means to you to have those kiddos close to you again. I'm really pleased for you :)

Pat said...

I love stories with happy endings!!!

Patty said...

I'm so happy your grand kids are back. Hope Don is feelings better and that he and Lisa are able to catch up on their sleep.

yoborobo said...

Sounds like all is right with the world. Those are some cute kiddos! :)

Marilyn said...

I'm so happy for you, Melinda--such sweetness;)

Jen xo said...

aww how wonderful for you....hope Don is ok , they are nasty things...jenxo

Jen xo said...

aww how wonderful for you....hope Don is ok , they are nasty things...jenxo

Quiltingranny said...

Jumping up and down and praising Jesus for this blessing! Hmmm, maybe we should ditch Washington and move to Utah? I might find a job...hahahaha! I am having a wonderful Feb. giveaway, please stop by when you can!

Laurie said...

Melinda, are they visiting, or longer? What bad timing for the kidney stone! I can tell how happy you are, and I am glad! Enjoy!

Shona Cole said...

your kids are precious!

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Sherry said...

So glad the kids are back!! I bet you are so happy!

Sherry