Good Morning!

Ok. Yesterday got better. I was able to make it through the House Of Wax/Ripley's Believe It or Not and their Enchanted Mirror Maze with all the kids and hubby. And their military discount is like no other I've ever seen. I was more amazed at it than a lot of their displays!
My mood picked up. I read more books to the kids and propped up my foot. Crocheted a bit. Later that night, hubby and I went to see I Am Number 4. It was ok. But once again, I enjoyed the time out with hubby. Now, he has homework to finish so I think I will attempt the zoo or the Aquarium without him so he can have some quiet time.
I don't think we will make 6 flags this time. My husband's cousin is getting married tomorrow. I am staying home with the kids while he goes to the wedding. Hubby's mom will be in town for the wedding over the weekend. I'm sure she'll be glad to see all the kids. And Sunday we have been invited to another of hubby's cousin's little boy's 2nd birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. Wow! Really? The kids love that place. Me? Not so much.
I am truly saddened by what has been going on in Japan. They were hit on Friday with a major earthquake followed by a tsunami followed by another earthquake. Now nuclear reactors have been damaged and there is a radiation threat in addition to the damage nature has caused.
I know I have emotional issues. Its in my DNA. There is nothing I can do about it besides take my meds, which I haven't been because it requires talking to my shrink and she's a meanie. I haven't had time to seek out a new doctor. I should because I have days when I feel really off balance. Not to the point of hurting myself or others, just a very melancholy girl when most everything in my life should be celebrated.
It's events like what's happened in Japan that can sometimes put the blinders on you to your trivial issues and take a look at the world around you. I am today reminding myself that I am alive and blessed beyond belief with angels as children and a husband who would go to the ends of the earth to care for us, and he has.
Japan has always held a special place in my heart. I've never been. Always wanted to go. I took 2 semesters of Japanese and a class on Japanese culture in college. I had back then some really good friends who were from Japan and going to school here in the states. They are really hard working, genuine people. I pray for them and for their recovery. And I am truly thankful to be safe with my family.