Easter 2010

Well of course Joseph and I stayed in this Easter morning, but Glenn and Emily got back to church today. She was so excited to get back to Sunday school. She was a little concerned since I wasn't coming because I'm her teacher. She acted like she couldn't go without me, b/c no one would be there to teach her. I know she enjoyed seeing all of her friends. Things around the Walker household have been extremely rough lately. I haven't had time to blog about it because it's been something going on constantly for the past week. Emily is still having major adjustment issues, and it is very evident that she is jealous. Every time I feed him (on a bad day for her) she throws a tantrum. Poor Joseph has been stressed out too, as I can tell after he feeds he starts screaming and spitting up. Today has been some better, with Glenn being here, but he goes to work tomorrow so we'll be back to square one.
I wish I could describe the tantrums to you, but there aren't any words to use but insanity!!! We've tried everything, but nothing is helping. I am putting in a call to Focus on the Family tomorrow for some help. I know some of you are probably laughing at me thinking oh I'm blowing it out of proportion, but TRUST ME I'm not. I read this morning in the Parent Life, to ignore her tantrums. We've not been ignoring them yet, so that is my last resort. We've been trying to discipline her in them, make her stop doing them, and so on...so maybe we just need to ignore the behavior, since she's obviously seeking attention (even though she gets TONS of attention by ALL of us).
Joseph too has as I said had a rough time as well. He seems to have a little temper on him (God help me), and when he gets mad, he gets MAD. There seems to not be any middle ground with him...he's happy, or extremely mad. He hates having his diaper changed, and will let you know it. He also is either having stomach issues, or is just still adjusting. He will eat for 20-30 minutes and still be screaming. Then he just spits it all up. I thought well he's just eating too much, so I've tried feeding him less, and he still spits, and screams. I pray he doesn't have reflux, or that it's not something I'm eating. I've eliminated several foods I thought were bothering him, but he still does the same fussy stuff.
A reminder to myself is that this season will only last for a short while in my life...I am in constant prayer each day for God's grace that is for sure. Only you young mothers, or mothers in general can sympathize with me. Yesterday I wanted to just take Joseph and run away. Again God gives me grace. I don't deserve anything God has given me, especially salvation, but he still has given it to me. I ask for your prayers that I will remain calm, sane, and in God's peace and presence during these difficult days. Enjoy these few pictures and I hope you all have a great week.