Weird

There are times in my life when I get strong feelings of death, happiness (like good luck) or pregnancy. Recently, I was feeling the feeling of sickness, but not death. My grandpa ended up really sick with shingles. I guess shingles is really hard on older people, and it is on my grandpa for sure. He has a spot on his head and in his eye. His eye is totally swollen shut and he has to put drops in it 10 times a day. My aunts and mom have been taking turns staying with him. He is scared because he feels so horrible. He won't even nap. He lays on the couch and does what little bit of exercise he can and fights sleep. Then he is grouchy and fights with my mom and aunts all day! ha! He says that no matter what age they are, they are still his daughters and he still can't help but to treat them like little kids. They are all in their mid to late 50's, too, so they don't like to be told what to do by their aging father.

And, on a good note, I found out yesterday that one of my friends from my mommies group is pregnant and a couple of days ago found out my cousin is pregnant with twins! I am so excited for them. I thought for sure it was going to be my cousin Candyce telling me she is pregnant because I am the closest to her, but it was my friend and cousin that lives in NJ. I hope all goes well with both girls, I know they are a little scared. They have both have had a rough time the second time around, and the first time around in my cousin's case. It is kind of weird - both girls have one girl of toddler age and they both had HELLP syndrom the first time around. Crazy. Well, I will keep them in my prayers for a healthy and non-eventful pregnancy.

I have to write a shout out to my friend Susan. She has really been a support system for me over the passed few weeks. I really respect her advice - especially seeing what a great mommy she is to her little girl. One thing that is truly special is her honesty. I have never had a friend who is truly honest with me about the deep downs. It is weird, it is like she understands me even when I haven't said anything. I also adore how she snuggles with Ethan. He loves it, too. :)