Ok, here's the deal... Josh and I are up for the annual budget review in our household. You know, the "gotta be on same page financially" conversation. Fun. Fun. They say that the $$$ conversation is what most marriages argue most about. In our case, it's really not... at least until we get to the analysis of it all. No fun. Let me say that we always feel better once it's over... a sort of renewing of sorts. We walk away prepared for what is to come and feeling good about how we have done so far. I guess I can liken it to the process of eating the best steak you have ever tasted. The whole process is down-right nasty, but the end result is nothing short of awesome.
So, tonight is the night. And, in honor of the possible stress that may come of it, I am going to post here the scripture verse that is currently hanging on my fridge-- 1st Corin. 13. Hopefully reviewing it again will keep the thought of what TRUE love looks like fresh as I move through this evening.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Now, praying I can keep this handy all night long...
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
She's Arrived!
On August 15, 2011, our Sweet Girl arrived in our seemingly perfect lives, only to make it more complete than we could have imagined! She was born at 4:18 pm, weighing an even 8 lbs and measuring 20 inches.
My induction began at 8:00 a.m.-ish, and, event though I had been through it all before, I was terrified! Once the initial anxiety wore off, I was just fine and had just enough epidural to take the pain away while still being present in the moment. It was so great to finally see this amazing angel God had given us... this perfect little being.
Josh was immediately in love with his baby girl and immediately felt the caveman-like desire to keep her safe from all unseen dangers, which I thought was awesome. I was just all about some sleep before the deprevation began!
She's a great baby-- loves to sleep and chill out. So far, she'll fit in fine with us. Now, when she turns about 13, we might change our opinions!
My induction began at 8:00 a.m.-ish, and, event though I had been through it all before, I was terrified! Once the initial anxiety wore off, I was just fine and had just enough epidural to take the pain away while still being present in the moment. It was so great to finally see this amazing angel God had given us... this perfect little being.
Josh was immediately in love with his baby girl and immediately felt the caveman-like desire to keep her safe from all unseen dangers, which I thought was awesome. I was just all about some sleep before the deprevation began!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Today is a "What Love Looks Like" Kind of Day
Wow... it seems like weeks ago I found out I was pregnant! I was about 3.5 weeks when the stick read positive and I was sure I was in for a looooong haul. Now, a VERY short time later, I'm getting ready to get my last shower and have my last breakfast as a mom of 1. My brain is very full this glorious morning-- full of memories, anxiety, gratitude, to-do lists, and emotions. It's like Hurricane Katrina in there right now. The only thing I can liken it to is the morning of the first day of school, except on crack.
Last night we decided to enjoy the 66 degree weather and slept with our windows open. There was this wonderfully sweet smell that wafted through all night last night and, on my million trips to the bathroom, I couldn't quite put my finger on where I had smelt it before. I think it was the same sweet smell that I remember when Nick was born because the only other memory I could pair it with was cracking ice packs and sitz baths. (Sheesh, I know.) I wonder if it's a olfactory brain thing or really a beautifully sweet smell on a beautifully sweet day. Either way, I'll take it. :)
While there are a million things racing through my head, I can't help but cry for no good reason. And, if you know me well, I hate crying. I try to avoid it at all costs. But sitting on my computer this morning, reading facebook statuses about school starting and binge drinking, I'm boo-hooing like I've lost my mind. (Technically, I guess I have!)
All in all, today is definitely going to be a "What love looks like" kind of day. This Sweet Girl will be surrounded by all of the love and goodness that God can provide. And I am so, so grateful that He will be there with Josh and I showing us the best of what His love looks like. What an amazing blessing!
Good-bye friends! See you when I'm a mom of 2! (AAAAAAAHHHH!)
Last night we decided to enjoy the 66 degree weather and slept with our windows open. There was this wonderfully sweet smell that wafted through all night last night and, on my million trips to the bathroom, I couldn't quite put my finger on where I had smelt it before. I think it was the same sweet smell that I remember when Nick was born because the only other memory I could pair it with was cracking ice packs and sitz baths. (Sheesh, I know.) I wonder if it's a olfactory brain thing or really a beautifully sweet smell on a beautifully sweet day. Either way, I'll take it. :)
While there are a million things racing through my head, I can't help but cry for no good reason. And, if you know me well, I hate crying. I try to avoid it at all costs. But sitting on my computer this morning, reading facebook statuses about school starting and binge drinking, I'm boo-hooing like I've lost my mind. (Technically, I guess I have!)
All in all, today is definitely going to be a "What love looks like" kind of day. This Sweet Girl will be surrounded by all of the love and goodness that God can provide. And I am so, so grateful that He will be there with Josh and I showing us the best of what His love looks like. What an amazing blessing!
Good-bye friends! See you when I'm a mom of 2! (AAAAAAAHHHH!)
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Tomorrow, tomorrow! I'll love you, tomorrow! You're only a day away!
Well, tomorrow is the BIG DAY! Our Sweet Girl will arrive in this big world! I am really excited to meet her and be her mommy!
I'm a little nervous, too. Labor and delivery is a completely powerless endeavor. I will be at the mercy of pitocin, hormones, doctors, and God. It's it's complete submission... but so very worth it in the end.
It will be reaaaaalllly hard leaving my Sweet Boy because we have had so much fun together, just the 3 of us, but I know he is really excited to meet his little sister. I think I'm most excited about the moment when he comes and visits her and his reaction to her. He LOVES babies so I know he will be in awe of getting to hold her and help Mommy.
Many blessings this week!!!
See you in a few days!!!
I'm a little nervous, too. Labor and delivery is a completely powerless endeavor. I will be at the mercy of pitocin, hormones, doctors, and God. It's it's complete submission... but so very worth it in the end.
It will be reaaaaalllly hard leaving my Sweet Boy because we have had so much fun together, just the 3 of us, but I know he is really excited to meet his little sister. I think I'm most excited about the moment when he comes and visits her and his reaction to her. He LOVES babies so I know he will be in awe of getting to hold her and help Mommy.
Many blessings this week!!!
See you in a few days!!!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Finished nursery
Just in time! We finished our nursery for our Sweet Girl! Now she has an official place in our home: her Mary Poppins nursery!
It's a jolly holiday with Abby!
Framed pictures of Bubbe and Nana as Sweet Girls!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Opening a New Chapter
So, with lot of peer/family pressure, I have started my new endeavor of creating a blog where caring (and curious) people can follow the ups and downs of learning to show my family what love looks like.
First of all, let me explain the blog title. Once, a long time ago, Hubby and I were joking with each other and I said, "Well, that's not what love looks like!" and there it stuck. Now we use the phrase in all conversations, serious and silly. It's kind of become the measuring tape by which we live our lives. Are we making choices that show what love looks like spiritually, emotionally, socially, etc. If I could, I would have a family set of bumper stickers made. :)
In this blog, I hope to share with you all the ways our family shows big love and little loves to God, each other, and to ourselves through thoughts, words, and deeds,.... and craft projects! (Hey, we all communicate in different ways!)
I have enjoyed reading other people's blogs about their families, so I thought it's our turn. I think I'll be much better at this than writing things down in a baby book or journal. Afterall, my mom was right (but don't tell her)... my handwriting is atrocious.
With all that said, enjoy our journey of growing from a family of 3 to a family of 4, as we are expecting our next sweet bundle of joy on Monday! I hope you enjoy the highlights (and learning experiences) of our journey!
First of all, let me explain the blog title. Once, a long time ago, Hubby and I were joking with each other and I said, "Well, that's not what love looks like!" and there it stuck. Now we use the phrase in all conversations, serious and silly. It's kind of become the measuring tape by which we live our lives. Are we making choices that show what love looks like spiritually, emotionally, socially, etc. If I could, I would have a family set of bumper stickers made. :)
In this blog, I hope to share with you all the ways our family shows big love and little loves to God, each other, and to ourselves through thoughts, words, and deeds,.... and craft projects! (Hey, we all communicate in different ways!)
I have enjoyed reading other people's blogs about their families, so I thought it's our turn. I think I'll be much better at this than writing things down in a baby book or journal. Afterall, my mom was right (but don't tell her)... my handwriting is atrocious.
With all that said, enjoy our journey of growing from a family of 3 to a family of 4, as we are expecting our next sweet bundle of joy on Monday! I hope you enjoy the highlights (and learning experiences) of our journey!
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