“Mick-ed Witch”

Abe is still on death’s door, but he powered through work anyway. It was his turn with our therapist this week and he reported it was a great session. Basically they always have the same conversation about how Abe works too hard and needs to slow down. She has asked him to, as a therapeutic exercise, sit down and do nothing–on occasion. I still have yet to see him complete this task, even though he’s about to drop from illness and stress.

I spent most of the day ruminating about church issues, singing hymns to the Ammon, reading to Ammon, playing with Ammon, playing puzzles with Mary, baking banana date muffins, doing laundry, and listening to theĀ Wicked! soundtrack with all of the kids.

My mom met her new doctor and likes him. She also helped the girls with their homework. If it were up to Abe and me, our kids would be total delinquents. We are so grateful for my mom. She is our ace in the hole!

Ammon and I play a game called “Micked Witch.” Ammon says “micked” instead of “wicked.” We laugh like witches, look surprised at the sound, ask each other where the “micked witch” is, and look for the witch. We both think this ridiculous game is a ton of hysterical fun.
While I was feeding Clarissa her prunes, Ammon came and did this with her several times. I thought it was so sweet. He lets Clarissa grab his face all over and is so sweet with her.
Abe played with Clarissa after I fed her. He loves to make her smile and laugh.

Our neighbor, Josh, drops in several times a week. It’s fun having a neighbor who just pops in whenever. I feel like we’re on a sitcom or something when it happens. He dropped in twice today and we all enjoyed his company.