Oh being pregnant...what a joy it is to be a part...no...to be right smack dab in the middle of one of God's greatest miracles. If you know a lot, or even a little about me and my family, you know that God is in COMPLETE control of us having kids. So when this one came along...must I say faster than the first...we knew that it was in God's plan...as was the first. So to truly be in the middle of God's work is amazing, a blessing beyond belief...and I praise Him and thank Him everyday for the opportunity. BUT the human side of me says, "OMG...this little girl is something else!" I am experiencing pain in places I never knew could hurt. I think her and my stomach wrestle for position every time after I eat a meal and the meaning of bedtime means nothing to her. But I still love her and cannot wait to meet her (still debating on a name). So when you say your prayers today, tonight, whenever...please remember me and ask for the Lord to give me strength to make it through the next 3 1/2 months.
My hubby and I had a proud moment this weekend..but not because of us or our child...but the children we have taught. Now we are not huge razorback fans (I will be cheering on my Ags come October) but there are some kids on the football team who used to be ours. It was so great to see them perform at the college level when we remember them as scrawny (?) little high school boys. Congrats Ryan and Colby!
I had an insight this past week that I wanted to share with you. I was driving to meet the parents during all the rain and scattered storms. As I was getting ready to drive into one particular storm, it made me think. Immediately, I said to myself "Okay storm...here I come ready or not." What if it was like that with our life storms? What if God warned us when they were coming and we got to prepare for them? Well He doesn't and they come anyway. But we can be prepared for them. Having an intimate relationship with Him is the only way to be ready and to get through the storms. Am I where I need to be in my relationship with Him...do I spend time daily with Him...Do I hide His word in my heart? A few questions that I have to ask myself. Thank goodness my God is a loving, forgiving, merciful, and gracious God. But like every storm...there was sunshine on the other side...and praise God the storms of life are the same way!
A few funnies on kiddo #1...
Where to start? He has learned to say "fork" but it doesn't come out exactly right...rhymes with "puck". Needless to say we are earnestly trying to correct that! Started cheering and yelling "pom pom" the other night when the football cheerleaders came on TV. But the absolutely sweetest thing...he is into giving hugs to me and hubby and kissing sister (aka my belly). LOVE IT!
Hope you have a blessed week and remember when things get so busy we don't know what's going on...He always does!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
A multitude of things...
Hello all...
Yes, I do still exist but since school has started I go all the time it seems. This week has been spent taking care of a sick kid, xc practice, cheer practice, grading papers, etc. I started this post almost two weeks ago so I will finish what I was saying and then move on.
So since I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a teacher, a coach, a friend...so on...I have a multitude of things going through my head. And Iknow that talking to Jesus will be the only way that I can sort them out. My son switched to a toddler bed this weekend (he had a crib that converts). I thought "Oh this will be easy. He already knows how to sleep in a regular bed so a toddler bed should be a piece of cake!" WRONG! He wakes up in the middle of the night, stands at his door with blanket in hand crying "mommy, daddy, mommy, dadddy..." Last night just absolutely broke my heart. Instead of the usual mommy, daddy...he is standing by the door saying "wock" aka "rock". He wanted to me to rock him back to sleep. Even though it was 2 or 4 in the morning...I don't remember...how could I turn down a chance to rock my little man to sleep. Long story short...the bed was hard to get used to...for about 2-3 days, he took his blanket with him to the baby sitter. We have since over come that and sleep in the bed most nights with no problem.
Now up to date...
Tonight is my first night without my kiddo in a long time. I can definitely tell I am prego because I almost cried when my mom and dad pulled away with him. I had to call people just so I wouldn't cry. He is an absolute hoot. When it was time to go with my parents tonight, he just said bye...to me! He was ready to go with them. Yes, that breaks my heart but at the same time makes me feel great that he knows them and likes being with them...I think all the tractors and cows and horses and dogs may have a little to do with it too but I know he likes them. Last Saturday was his first time out to the deer lease. He was dressed all in camo, ready to go hunting. Hubby was taking a picture of him before we left while I was still getting ready...go figure. It was the cutest thing though...hubby had to get down on one knee to reach kiddo's level. Next thing you know, kiddo is kneeling on one knee also, just like daddy. I will post the picture soon...baby steps people...baby steps. Back to the hunting...my kiddo wouldn't be a good hunting partner right now. Anytime he sees ANYTHING in the woods, he points and yells "deer!" Not what daddy wants...fortunately we were not hunting and he won't be going with daddy until many more years from now.
Kiddo got his flu shot last Friday. Saturday night he started running a low grade fever. Needless to say, it didn't go away and kept going up. We thought it was just the shot. Finally took him to the doctor Tuesday night (one of those late clinics), We were there for almost 3 hours! While in the exam room we watched chicken little and cars, played with the tounge depressers, the gloves, the blood pressure cuff, and finally fell asleep until they came in to test for strep (spelling?). It was a LONG night! But he finally got to stay home on Wednesday with daddy and got about 5 extra hours of sleep! It did him good because his fever went away. Thank you, Lord! About the flu shot...as we were driving to the doc's office, I was talking on the phone to my mom. As we passed Sonic and Jack-n-the-Box, my son yells "eat!" I have no idea where he got that from because we gave up eating out a long time ago!
Now that this post is forever long...I am about to call it a night. JH basketball tourney this weekend and XC meet on Saturday...guests on Saturday night and sleep on Sunday. Before I know it I am back in my classroom with my little (high school) munchkins! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the rain...if you are near me!
BTY...good report from doctor today. Need to stay off my feet a little more but that is hard to do being a teacher and coach and trying not to get too fat with this kiddo. No bed rest yet so I am okay for now. Probably will be induced when the time comes because I am a little OCD and only want my doctor delivering my baby, but that is still 4 months away. Love to you all!
Yes, I do still exist but since school has started I go all the time it seems. This week has been spent taking care of a sick kid, xc practice, cheer practice, grading papers, etc. I started this post almost two weeks ago so I will finish what I was saying and then move on.
So since I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a teacher, a coach, a friend...so on...I have a multitude of things going through my head. And Iknow that talking to Jesus will be the only way that I can sort them out. My son switched to a toddler bed this weekend (he had a crib that converts). I thought "Oh this will be easy. He already knows how to sleep in a regular bed so a toddler bed should be a piece of cake!" WRONG! He wakes up in the middle of the night, stands at his door with blanket in hand crying "mommy, daddy, mommy, dadddy..." Last night just absolutely broke my heart. Instead of the usual mommy, daddy...he is standing by the door saying "wock" aka "rock". He wanted to me to rock him back to sleep. Even though it was 2 or 4 in the morning...I don't remember...how could I turn down a chance to rock my little man to sleep. Long story short...the bed was hard to get used to...for about 2-3 days, he took his blanket with him to the baby sitter. We have since over come that and sleep in the bed most nights with no problem.
Now up to date...
Tonight is my first night without my kiddo in a long time. I can definitely tell I am prego because I almost cried when my mom and dad pulled away with him. I had to call people just so I wouldn't cry. He is an absolute hoot. When it was time to go with my parents tonight, he just said bye...to me! He was ready to go with them. Yes, that breaks my heart but at the same time makes me feel great that he knows them and likes being with them...I think all the tractors and cows and horses and dogs may have a little to do with it too but I know he likes them. Last Saturday was his first time out to the deer lease. He was dressed all in camo, ready to go hunting. Hubby was taking a picture of him before we left while I was still getting ready...go figure. It was the cutest thing though...hubby had to get down on one knee to reach kiddo's level. Next thing you know, kiddo is kneeling on one knee also, just like daddy. I will post the picture soon...baby steps people...baby steps. Back to the hunting...my kiddo wouldn't be a good hunting partner right now. Anytime he sees ANYTHING in the woods, he points and yells "deer!" Not what daddy wants...fortunately we were not hunting and he won't be going with daddy until many more years from now.
Kiddo got his flu shot last Friday. Saturday night he started running a low grade fever. Needless to say, it didn't go away and kept going up. We thought it was just the shot. Finally took him to the doctor Tuesday night (one of those late clinics), We were there for almost 3 hours! While in the exam room we watched chicken little and cars, played with the tounge depressers, the gloves, the blood pressure cuff, and finally fell asleep until they came in to test for strep (spelling?). It was a LONG night! But he finally got to stay home on Wednesday with daddy and got about 5 extra hours of sleep! It did him good because his fever went away. Thank you, Lord! About the flu shot...as we were driving to the doc's office, I was talking on the phone to my mom. As we passed Sonic and Jack-n-the-Box, my son yells "eat!" I have no idea where he got that from because we gave up eating out a long time ago!
Now that this post is forever long...I am about to call it a night. JH basketball tourney this weekend and XC meet on Saturday...guests on Saturday night and sleep on Sunday. Before I know it I am back in my classroom with my little (high school) munchkins! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the rain...if you are near me!
BTY...good report from doctor today. Need to stay off my feet a little more but that is hard to do being a teacher and coach and trying not to get too fat with this kiddo. No bed rest yet so I am okay for now. Probably will be induced when the time comes because I am a little OCD and only want my doctor delivering my baby, but that is still 4 months away. Love to you all!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Three little lines...
So I am not sure if that is an appropriate title but oh well. Yes, we saw our baby and it is a she!!! She is measuring kind of big for how far I am but due date still around the end of January. Hubby threw his hands up and said loudly "YES!!!" I think he is a little excited about his little girl. I am too. Was I hoping for a boy...yes, only because of a deal we made. If we have a boy, we get to try to have another. If we have a girl, we are done. Needless to say, I would like three kids. Hubby did say that it is okay...we don't have to end with her. Don't get me wrong...I am very excited I am having a girl. It will be a lot different from the little man I have running around. He (little man) has obviously known the who time because he always calls the baby "sissy" or "siser". It's amazing what little kids know. So, she is due in January...looking like I won't get my extra week off but that is okay. I will eventually get it, just not mixed in with my maternity vaca.
Not too bad of a weekend ahead...garage sale tomorrow. Grandparents coming to watch/visit little man. Monday off...I think it will be good. I do have to grade some papers but what's new, right? I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed weekend. Congrats out to my great friend who just had her little boy last night...or early this morning. I can't wait to meet him!
Not too bad of a weekend ahead...garage sale tomorrow. Grandparents coming to watch/visit little man. Monday off...I think it will be good. I do have to grade some papers but what's new, right? I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed weekend. Congrats out to my great friend who just had her little boy last night...or early this morning. I can't wait to meet him!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
So I am crazy!
A few people...my hubby and my mom...have notified my of my blog not being up-to-date. I can understand my mom letting me know, but never thought hubby would be interested in it. Not a lot has been going on. School is crazy so when we have time to just sit, we usually fall asleep. I think the past two nights all three of us have fallen asleep on the couch. I have officially become the girls' cross country coach and according to my girls...I am crazy! Cross country is all running and that is something our girls are not really familiar with...it's a completely new idea to them. Yesterday and today have been probably my "craziest" day yet. Yesterday they had to run 3 miles...most walked over half of it. They thought they would not live to make it back to the school, but they all did. Today, I loaded them up and drove out in the middle of nowhere...more so than we already are...to a BIG hill. They had to run 10 sprints up the hill. On the FIRST one all I heard was "my legs hurt so bad!" Then, when the 10 hill sprints were over, we headed back to the school. However, the truck seemed to stall exactly 1 mile from the school...go figure. The girls had to run back. One said, "Today you are on my bad list." I thought "Just today? That is awesome...usually it is everyday." Once again, they all seemed to make it back. Cheerleading is always interesting but when is there not drama in cheerleading, right? Not much going on this weekend. In-laws coming to visit, so maybe I can get some stuff done around the house.
Oh yeah...we find out on Friday if we are having a girl or boy...or both! FYI...my belly is already HUGE!!!!!! My kiddo says he is going to have a sister but we will see.
Oh yeah...we find out on Friday if we are having a girl or boy...or both! FYI...my belly is already HUGE!!!!!! My kiddo says he is going to have a sister but we will see.
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