Gavin celebrated his first birthday at the beginning of this month.
Gavin: How can a year have already passed?? I miss my sweet chubby baby that I could cuddle. You're on the go now that you've discovered walking. You are curious and not afraid to venture off and see what is going on around. You still love to eat and I fear the day you become a teenager! You're still nursing 3 times a day and would nurse more if I let you. I secretly enjoy the fact that you still want mama and I'm the only one that can provide that comfort for you. Thankfully, you figured out how to sleep through the night around 9-10 months although you still get us up at night at least once a week. I think you just want to make sure we're still here. :) Your favorite things to play with are my hair brush, the toy kitchen set, and the kitchen trash. Your favorite person to follow around is your big brother Wyatt. I pray you two will have a good and lasting friendship. Gavin, I'm blessed to have you as my baby, the baby I prayed for but thought I'd never have. God knew what He was doing when He told me no for so long, He knew that one day you would be here! For that I am thankful.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Happy 6th Birthday Wyatt
Wyatt celebrated his 6th birthday last month.
Wyatt: You continue to challenge and amaze me every single day. You are the most strong willed child I have ever encountered and you leave me shaking my head in confusion more often than not. But at the same time you leave me in awe over your loving ways. You want to help which often be mistaken for misbehavior because it's often at inappropriate times or it's just not something you are capable of doing just yet. You get so frustrated and don't know how to handle having to wait to grow up before you can do "adult" things. Your love for your brother has been incredible this last year and I know this was one of the best gifts we could ever give you, the chance to be a big brother. You continue to watch over him and guide him and can't wait to teach him as he grows in the coming years. Wyatt, your love for God continues to grow. You are so close to accepting Christ and I'm just wanting to make sure you truly understand what you are doing. Unfortunately I'm not always the best role model for you, but I pray God will still shine through and you will come to know him at a young age and that He will use your strong willed ways to bring others to Him. I am so thankful that God chose me to be your mom long before I thought I was ready to be mom. You have taught me more than anyone and God knew just what I needed at that time in my life. You have brought more joy and smiles to people during hard times and God knew you would. I am thankful for you!
Wyatt: You continue to challenge and amaze me every single day. You are the most strong willed child I have ever encountered and you leave me shaking my head in confusion more often than not. But at the same time you leave me in awe over your loving ways. You want to help which often be mistaken for misbehavior because it's often at inappropriate times or it's just not something you are capable of doing just yet. You get so frustrated and don't know how to handle having to wait to grow up before you can do "adult" things. Your love for your brother has been incredible this last year and I know this was one of the best gifts we could ever give you, the chance to be a big brother. You continue to watch over him and guide him and can't wait to teach him as he grows in the coming years. Wyatt, your love for God continues to grow. You are so close to accepting Christ and I'm just wanting to make sure you truly understand what you are doing. Unfortunately I'm not always the best role model for you, but I pray God will still shine through and you will come to know him at a young age and that He will use your strong willed ways to bring others to Him. I am so thankful that God chose me to be your mom long before I thought I was ready to be mom. You have taught me more than anyone and God knew just what I needed at that time in my life. You have brought more joy and smiles to people during hard times and God knew you would. I am thankful for you!
Back at it?
Life has been busy and crazy the last few months.
We had a good Thanksgiving and a good but sad Christmas time. My grandpa fell on Christmas Eve and broke his neck. He spent Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas in the hospital in surgeries to repair it. He then spent some time in ICU but never really woke up. He was moved to Hospice right before New Year's Eve and passed away in the early morning of Jan. 3. In less than 3 years I have lost the two most influential men in my life, my dad and my grandpa. The only consolation that comes is knowing that they are in Heaven with our Heavenly Father both in much healthier stronger bodies than what they had on here on Earth. There was a peace in finding out that my grandpa had at one point in his life accepted Christ as his Savior. But, it doesn't take away the pain and hurt of losing 2 great men. I just pray that I can pass on their legacy to my boys. I'm so thankful that Wyatt got to have 3 years with his grandpa and 6 years with his great grandpapa and that Gavin gets to carry on his grandpa's name.
On a much lighter note both boys celebrated their birthdays during the holiday season! Wyatt turned 6 and just 5 days later Gavin turned 1. I can't believe how fast time is going by. We are now half way through the school year. Wyatt is excelling in school and learns so quickly. Although if you ask him he'll tell you they don't learn anything in Kindergarten. He made E's (highest you can get) in reading the first 2 grading periods and S's in all other subject areas. He brought his citizenship up from N to S! I would say he's finally adjusting to school. We never put him in preschool so this is his first experience other than Sunday School to be with other kids for a long period of time. He's taking AR tests in school now, which is good for a Kindergartner. I just pray he'll continue to be a life long learner and keep his love for learning. Gavin continues to fill our days with joy. He doesn't say anything yet, but he doesn't need to. He's got us all pegged and gets everything he wants or needs by pointing and grunting! :)
We had a good Thanksgiving and a good but sad Christmas time. My grandpa fell on Christmas Eve and broke his neck. He spent Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas in the hospital in surgeries to repair it. He then spent some time in ICU but never really woke up. He was moved to Hospice right before New Year's Eve and passed away in the early morning of Jan. 3. In less than 3 years I have lost the two most influential men in my life, my dad and my grandpa. The only consolation that comes is knowing that they are in Heaven with our Heavenly Father both in much healthier stronger bodies than what they had on here on Earth. There was a peace in finding out that my grandpa had at one point in his life accepted Christ as his Savior. But, it doesn't take away the pain and hurt of losing 2 great men. I just pray that I can pass on their legacy to my boys. I'm so thankful that Wyatt got to have 3 years with his grandpa and 6 years with his great grandpapa and that Gavin gets to carry on his grandpa's name.
On a much lighter note both boys celebrated their birthdays during the holiday season! Wyatt turned 6 and just 5 days later Gavin turned 1. I can't believe how fast time is going by. We are now half way through the school year. Wyatt is excelling in school and learns so quickly. Although if you ask him he'll tell you they don't learn anything in Kindergarten. He made E's (highest you can get) in reading the first 2 grading periods and S's in all other subject areas. He brought his citizenship up from N to S! I would say he's finally adjusting to school. We never put him in preschool so this is his first experience other than Sunday School to be with other kids for a long period of time. He's taking AR tests in school now, which is good for a Kindergartner. I just pray he'll continue to be a life long learner and keep his love for learning. Gavin continues to fill our days with joy. He doesn't say anything yet, but he doesn't need to. He's got us all pegged and gets everything he wants or needs by pointing and grunting! :)
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Time
Where has the time gone?? Is it really November? Can my oldest be getting ready to turn 6 next month and my baby turn 1 in eight weeks? Will I really be turning 30 in just a few weeks? I need time to slow down!!
Friday, August 26, 2011
School Days
We're finished with the first week of school and it has been a busy week! Wyatt started Kindergarten and God faithfully provided someone for me to job share with.
About a week and a half before school started I received an email stating someone was willing to job share with me. God has once again blessed me with more than I deserve. After working full time the last 2 weeks I'm so excited to be back part time next week. I can't wait to spend more time at home with my baby and taking care of all the things around here that I never have time for because I'm busy with work and the kids.
Kindergarten started off really well for Wyatt. But, he is quickly testing the limits, which for anyone who knows the real Wyatt knows that's normal!! :) He's learning he has to be quiet, which he makes up for in the afternoons and evenings! He's learning to walk in a line and up ramps to the portables the proper way (and he's very quickly learning what happens when you don't do it the right way). On the 3rd day of school he received a "straight face" on his daily citizenship report. He admitted to getting up when his teacher specifically told them not to, stomping up the ramp, walking on the edge of it instead of in line, and he choose to speak out while she was talking. Hopefully, that was all he did that day! So, he sat in time out while his classmates had center time. Of course we delievered consequences here for his misbehavior and we talked about why it's important to follow directions and do what your teacher tells you to. Later that evening he began to get sick (I'll spare you all the details and just say it was a stomach bug/virus... and I was stuck on clean up duty). When Thursday morning rolled around and he wasn't any better we decided to keep him home. This was a good thing as the child fell asleep and napped in the morning and began to run a low grade fever. Of course, God knew all along what was going to happen. My off days happen to coincide with his being sick so I did not have to use up any leave time. This is a major blessing because I was out so much last school year with my maternity leave and have to build my leave back up. It was nice being able to stay home and care to my sick child and not worry about my job! If only my faith had been stronger during the summer months.
Wyatt returned to school this morning and I went in as well to help out my co-teacher (who is fabulous to work with!). He had a difficult time with going to class and then at lunch time, but overall he had a great day. He came home with a "Happy Face" and he received the opportunity to have tub time (a form of centers). Of course my little man choose to read books instead of play.
As a mom, it's been a difficult week for me emotionally. I can't believe my baby is growing up so quickly and becoming a little man. I know time goes by so quickly when you have children but you're never prepared for just how fast. No one can really explain it or prepare you for it. Of course he is just a Kindergartener but I know in a blink he'll be grown and on his way. Again, God knew all along how this would affect me and so graciously blessed us with a baby just in time for me to do it all over again. My sweet Gavin gives me another chance to experience all the joys of a young baby growing into a fun loving, curious, and adventurous little boy just like his big brother.
There's so much more to tell, but this post is long enough. I'll have to do another update on Gavin soon and an update on Wyatt's spiritual growth which brings joy to my heart! I'm a blessed momma!
About a week and a half before school started I received an email stating someone was willing to job share with me. God has once again blessed me with more than I deserve. After working full time the last 2 weeks I'm so excited to be back part time next week. I can't wait to spend more time at home with my baby and taking care of all the things around here that I never have time for because I'm busy with work and the kids.
Kindergarten started off really well for Wyatt. But, he is quickly testing the limits, which for anyone who knows the real Wyatt knows that's normal!! :) He's learning he has to be quiet, which he makes up for in the afternoons and evenings! He's learning to walk in a line and up ramps to the portables the proper way (and he's very quickly learning what happens when you don't do it the right way). On the 3rd day of school he received a "straight face" on his daily citizenship report. He admitted to getting up when his teacher specifically told them not to, stomping up the ramp, walking on the edge of it instead of in line, and he choose to speak out while she was talking. Hopefully, that was all he did that day! So, he sat in time out while his classmates had center time. Of course we delievered consequences here for his misbehavior and we talked about why it's important to follow directions and do what your teacher tells you to. Later that evening he began to get sick (I'll spare you all the details and just say it was a stomach bug/virus... and I was stuck on clean up duty). When Thursday morning rolled around and he wasn't any better we decided to keep him home. This was a good thing as the child fell asleep and napped in the morning and began to run a low grade fever. Of course, God knew all along what was going to happen. My off days happen to coincide with his being sick so I did not have to use up any leave time. This is a major blessing because I was out so much last school year with my maternity leave and have to build my leave back up. It was nice being able to stay home and care to my sick child and not worry about my job! If only my faith had been stronger during the summer months.
Wyatt returned to school this morning and I went in as well to help out my co-teacher (who is fabulous to work with!). He had a difficult time with going to class and then at lunch time, but overall he had a great day. He came home with a "Happy Face" and he received the opportunity to have tub time (a form of centers). Of course my little man choose to read books instead of play.
As a mom, it's been a difficult week for me emotionally. I can't believe my baby is growing up so quickly and becoming a little man. I know time goes by so quickly when you have children but you're never prepared for just how fast. No one can really explain it or prepare you for it. Of course he is just a Kindergartener but I know in a blink he'll be grown and on his way. Again, God knew all along how this would affect me and so graciously blessed us with a baby just in time for me to do it all over again. My sweet Gavin gives me another chance to experience all the joys of a young baby growing into a fun loving, curious, and adventurous little boy just like his big brother.
There's so much more to tell, but this post is long enough. I'll have to do another update on Gavin soon and an update on Wyatt's spiritual growth which brings joy to my heart! I'm a blessed momma!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Busy Days
As of now, not much new to blog about. Just super busy with unpacking and organizing a new house while caring for 2 little ones. Our other house is officially on the market. We are praying for it to sell before Sept. 1. Now, to just finish setting up this house before school starts! Once that day comes I'm completely busy for the first few weeks getting into my new routine of the school year. Thankfully we still have almost a month left, so I think we'll have it all finished by then.
As for this blogging thing, it's not what I thought it would be. I never truly know what to blog about. I don't live an iteresting life. I don't coupon and have fantastic money saving ideas. I'm far from crafty, although I do wish I could do some of those cute and crafty things. I'm just a child of God, a wife, a mommy, and a teacher. I would say my overall daily life is rather boring for most people. For those that read, what do you enjoy reading about (in a blog that is)?
As for this blogging thing, it's not what I thought it would be. I never truly know what to blog about. I don't live an iteresting life. I don't coupon and have fantastic money saving ideas. I'm far from crafty, although I do wish I could do some of those cute and crafty things. I'm just a child of God, a wife, a mommy, and a teacher. I would say my overall daily life is rather boring for most people. For those that read, what do you enjoy reading about (in a blog that is)?
Friday, July 8, 2011
God is good!
We closed on our new house this past Wednesday and have been very busy boxing things up and moving them over to the new place. It's taking a little longer than I would like, but that's probably to be expected with two little ones. We had a few surprises when we went to closing and they were ultimately from God. First, we don't have to make a payment until the beginning of September! That gives us time to sell our house (hopefully we'll have it close to being sold by then). Also, since I worked part time this past school year I received smaller paychecks over the summer and we're having to be very careful with our money. I'll receive my next paycheck the end of August just in time for the first payment. Truly a blessing from God. Then, we found that the interest rate had dropped since we originally started the process so our payments are a few hundred dollars less each month than we had budgeted for. Now, we know we can afford for me to continue part time (still waiting on a co teacher though, so praying that will happen!)! God has truly had His hand in this process the whole time. We pray that we can use this house for Him some how. For your viewing pleasure here a few pictures of our new home!
The rest of the house is just the kids' bathroom, their bedrooms and our room and bathroom. The backyard is amazing compared to what we have now!
We are looking forward to finally settling in and enjoying our new spacious house!
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| Kitchen & breakfast nook |
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| Dining Room |
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| Family room |
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| backyard |
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