TGIF!

We are so glad the weekend is here! Have a great one, friends!

To the Moon!

Addie made a rocket in preschool today and "went to the moon!"

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It's been such a rich morning in our home today. "Rich" is the best way to describe it...full of creative little minds and happy hearts. Addie went to the doctor yesterday for a sinus infection and a "bronchitis-like" respitory infection, so it was another day at home for us. Carlie took her morning nap and all of the sudden, Addie is out of my sight, playing in her room.

"What are you doing Ad's?"

 

 "Bunny is having a birthday party at My Gym mommy".

 "Cool! How old is bunny today?"

"Bunny is 2 1/2 today."

 Shortly after the birthday party, this little muffin

woke up from nap.



During my quiet time today, (yes, there is time to be "quiet" with a 1 year old and 2 1/2 year old ~ during naptime! I purpose to keep our home quiet during that time- no TV,very few phone calls, just quiet) I began thinking about their pure, innocent hearts. I thought about how cruel and dangerous this world can be, mentally and spiritually. I thought about ways I could protect them from the world and how I long to prevent their innocent eyes from seeing anything ugly. I don't want them to value what the world values and love who the world tells them to love. I thought about how fleeting this time of imaginative play and innocence really is, in the big picture of life. Their lives are front of them ready to be shaped~ what a HUGE responsibility! Then, I thought about what God says about this concern: "In this world you will have trouble: but take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Thank you Lord for this reassurance!

The View

The view from our kitchen:

Miracle #3

(121 bpm today!)

We could see our baby's heartbeat 1000 times, and it would NEVER get old! We are proud to introduce to you for the first time, our third miracle at 7 weeks:

And yes....there is only 1 little peanut in my tummy!

This Man

This man, is my best friend. He's laughing at the fact that I'm taking his picture right now, but that's ok. I need to tell you about this man and for you to see him in action this weekend:

I must begin this post by saying: I am NOT complaining. Rather, I'm just setting the stage. For those of you who have difficult pregnancies, I know you totally "get it". We've talked and processed, and I'm so thankful for these friends (and my mom) who can empathize with all day sickness. For those who breeze through, you are lucky and the rest of us are jealous.  Regardless of the "type" of pregnancies you have, the bottom line is, that all babies are blessings. Miracles. Gifts. Children are "rewards" from the Lord (Psalm 127:3). So again, not complaining....just explaining! I'm sick. The honeymoon period of early pregnancy has passed and I'm off and running with all day nausea. It's like I'm stuck on a boat in the middle of the ocean in a storm, and I can't get off. It begins in the morning and ends when I go to sleep at night. The best time of my day is when I'm sleeping. To add to it, I was at the doctor yesterday (not a fun way to spend a Saturday), for another sinus infection. So....let's summarize. Add a sinus infection to sickness all day and you have one wiped out little mama. What about "this man"? Well, this man is busy making my second grilled cheese for lunch- the only thing I can eat today. He brings me toast in bed, with my Zofran, and a gatorade, so before my feet hit the floor, my tummy is full. This man has entertained the children ALL weekend. This man has been to the grocery store two times and has offered to pick up food from anywhere that sounds good to me. This man has done diaper changes, potty runs, changed sheets, vacummed, taken Carlie to church.....he's run our household beautifully this weekend. This man's heart is huge, and  he is the love of my life.

We are a team. This man is the heartbeat of our family.

This man, gave me this little girl over 2 1/2 years ago.

This man gave me this little muffin over 1 year ago. And now another blessing on the way? I have no words.

"And now these three remain: hope, faith, and love. But the greatest of these is love."

(1 Corinthians 13:13)



Brad, I love you dearly. You are an amazing man and a godly parent to our children. Thank you for being you and loving me!

"God is So Good", Performed by Addie

Our favorite songs to sing before bed, include: "This Little Light of Mine", "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands", and "God is So Good". Brad and I find so much joy in her 2nd verse, "Peas all I need.....", when it should be "He's all I need". We've sang it together 100 times, and she sings "peas" everytime! I just know God is smiling everytime she sings it!