It has been months since I sat down and tried to devote some time to this seriously neglected blog. I planned it all week.....Friday night will be the mad blog marathon night in which I catch up on a lot of blogs. I am not going to disclose how many 'blogs' are sitting in the draft box! :o) However, it is just now that I am sitting down. Kids won't sleep, they keep fighting over the silliest things, I threaten, I take toys away, I get angry, then my oldest is yelling so loud that I feel the blood begin to boil, as I just got the youngest down and he is not a heavy sleeper. Luckily he sleeps through the commotion. I walk into their room to see what is going on, and my oldest had puked. He is desperately trying to clean it up (bless his heart for trying, but it kind of made more work for me), so I just spent the last half hour cleaning up puke (you know why he puked----he was chewing on a dumb balloon and he made himself gag, so up came everything he had for supper). Yup, my Friday night blog night alright!
Ever since I started blogging I have 'blogger brain'. I am not sure if that is a real term or not, I think I made it up and maybe it's not even the right term. However, those who blog will get what I am saying (I hope---maybe I am mad)......you know the constant blog posts running through your head at sometimes the most random and inopportune times. Yup, I think I would have thousands upon thousands of posts if I only had the time to sit down and write out all of the posts that flow through my head. At the same time, I am glad that I haven't wrote some of these posts out as they would reflect emotions that I am not really proud of.
Hence the reason for a long, much needed break. The last few months have been a bizarre roller coaster ride of emotions. I, unfortunately have not handled it very well. In fact I have really went into hibernation mode and have not had the desire to be around anyone or anything. I have hit a wall of depression like I have never ever experienced before. I have cried a lot, I have yelled a lot, I have taken emotions out on my husband and my kids and I am so not proud of that. I have never felt so desperate, I have never been so angry, I have never felt the range of emotions that I have had these past few months. I am not going to go into the details, some are gory, breath taking, miraculous, horrendous, venomous......see a roller coaster! At one point we were instructed to take legal action, I wanted more than that. My husband has been the sane one, the solid rock, the one to remind me that God does see and knows everything, that God does vindicate.
I feel like I have had to do this so often since becoming a Christian, since devoting my life to Christ. Turn the other way and let Christ vindicate. So many horrible, hurtful accusations, lies, rejections, words, so many false assumptions, feelings of abandonment, of never belonging, of never being understood. Who do I trust? Who do I turn to? Who will understand me? Who will accept me and all of the mistakes I make? Who will love me no matter what? Who will see and hear and accept the burdens I have in my heart? Who will take this pain, sorrow, sadness from me? Who do I go to for help when I can't do it anymore? Who will give me peace, give me rest? Who will help me with the physical suffering, the mental anguish? Who will have mercy on me? I have the answer, I have had it all along, but I have been searching in the wrong places.
I realized something, and it took me to get to this broken, fallen, messy point in my life. God is enough. He knows everything I am going through, he knows my every thought, even when I try and 'hide' it from him. I don't need to 'fit in', I don't need to try to reconcile and restore relationships that have went south for the 100th time and be blamed continuously for them when I have tried everything and it isn't reciprocated. He knows the steps I have taken. I don't have to prove myself to people who will never see or accept the truth. I don't have to let the pain, and heart ache of being rejected for the way I desire to live my life fully for Him consume me. I am not alone in this. He loves me, He loves you, He created me, He created you and that has to be enough, that will be enough.
There have been these verses, that I have pondered for months now. I have read commentaries on them, I have read every single translation I could get my hands on, I have talked to my husband about them, I have yelled at God about it, I have begged him to leave me alone, I have tried to hide it, reject it, but He is relentless and He never gives up. For a week or so, it seemed that every time I went to the Bible, it was right there, I would go online to read scripture and guess which verses appeared. I would read blogs and here was the same portion of the Bible. You would not believe the people that He all of a sudden brought into our lives.
God of All Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-11) ESV
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4
who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to
comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we
ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.[a] 6
If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we
are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you
patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. 7 Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort.
8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers,[b] of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. 10 He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. 11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
So my God, is the God of all comfort, he knows all of our afflictions
and he really truly has used these afflictions that we have had to
endure to comfort others. It is not an easy road, it will never be. I
have begged Him to take us out of Ministry as I haven't been able to
handle it, I am not ready, I am not equipped, I am not good enough and I really haven't had a loving heart. However, he hasn't, he isn't and he won't. In fact, He has thrown us into it, into it like we have never been before and it is scary. He will work through our weaknesses, He will be there to comfort us. He is enough!
Friday, 15 June 2012
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Happy Birthday Princess Gigi!
I can not believe my Princess turned 3 years old today. We have been counting down this year for months it seems. She had her birthday planned for seriously a couple of months now. Every night during our cuddle time, the topic of discussion always revolved around 'birthdays'. I had to laugh because Zech always tries to convince her that she needs some type of 'army' theme thrown into hers, or perhaps some warriors, super hero's, and guns. She usually agrees, but sorry Zech there will not be any 'manly' things at this Princesses birthday!
We had a busy day. I decorated her room in streamers and three pink balloons last night. She got her new Dora computer first thing this morning and loved it. She then got to open the rest of her presents and was so cute. She just kept thanking us. She played and we then had a quick lunch and headed to Beaners. I booked a girly package for her. They were supposed to wash her hair, blow dry it, cut it and then style it with pretty curls and sparkles. She was a little terrified, so we didn't do the wash, or even the blow dry. She did get some fancy bling put in her hair, and loads of sparkles and of course princess curls. The lady who did her hair was awesome. She really made such a big deal about it being her birthday. After we were done, Daddy whistled (she always goes to daddy to show him how she looks) and she was pretty happy. I didn't know how much she liked it, she really seemed shy and quite scared. We then took her to the mall, had her pick out some cupcakes and did some shopping as she requested breakfast supper for her special birthday supper. Funny girl. She looked up at me and said "Mom, is my hair falling out?" and I said "yes because it is such a rainy, dreary day". She was quite upset about this and then told me that we needed to go back and get them to do it again. So that meant she liked it. I will post more about my girl and a letter soon.
We had a busy day. I decorated her room in streamers and three pink balloons last night. She got her new Dora computer first thing this morning and loved it. She then got to open the rest of her presents and was so cute. She just kept thanking us. She played and we then had a quick lunch and headed to Beaners. I booked a girly package for her. They were supposed to wash her hair, blow dry it, cut it and then style it with pretty curls and sparkles. She was a little terrified, so we didn't do the wash, or even the blow dry. She did get some fancy bling put in her hair, and loads of sparkles and of course princess curls. The lady who did her hair was awesome. She really made such a big deal about it being her birthday. After we were done, Daddy whistled (she always goes to daddy to show him how she looks) and she was pretty happy. I didn't know how much she liked it, she really seemed shy and quite scared. We then took her to the mall, had her pick out some cupcakes and did some shopping as she requested breakfast supper for her special birthday supper. Funny girl. She looked up at me and said "Mom, is my hair falling out?" and I said "yes because it is such a rainy, dreary day". She was quite upset about this and then told me that we needed to go back and get them to do it again. So that meant she liked it. I will post more about my girl and a letter soon.
Her new Mini Mouse Jumper
Her big brother was so excited for her birthday too! He told everyone at school, everyone at the mall, superstore and well anyone who would listen that it was his sister's birthday. The most precious part was just before I snapped this photo, he asked to pray for his sister. So he prayed for her and thanked God for her and her birthday and asked God to keep her safe. A proud parent moment for sure! Love these three and I love watching how much they love one another.
Princess hair and curls. Too bad you can't see all of the sparkles!
My girl on her third birthday!
Saturday, 2 June 2012
Jude at 9 months
I am trying to catch up and keep better records. I feel like, you being my last child, have been a little neglected in the recording of the milestones department, and yes even taking pictures. I have been quite slack. You have changed so much this past month.....
Jude at 9 months:
- weighs 20 lbs 11 oz.
- is 30 inches long.
- wears size 12 month clothing and some 12 - 18 month clothing too.
- is constantly on the go and still very much obsessed with going up the stairs (our gate isn't long enough, so we have to get a little creative----you always find the holes, or move things over so you can squeeze through)
- finally had two teeth pop through (while we were on holidays).
- now bite me during feeding all of the time and think it is funny.
- have been quite fussy with your eating lately--naturally so I guess!
- went on your first holiday and had so many firsts (camping, seeing the Enchanted Forest, seeing farm animals, the beach and the cold Okanogan lake, going to the States, seeing and feeling the ocean, the sand, touching star fish and other sea creatures, visiting cousins in Oregon, going to Aquariums)
- continues to pull yourself up on to anything and you will let go now--yikes.
- does the bear crawl a lot.
- loves to be around other children, especially your brother and sister.
- plays peek-a-boo.
- is still really happy and content. You have no problems playing and entertaining yourself. I forget that you are around sometimes.
- loves cuddles and snuggles.
- loves bath time, swimming and anything water related.
- is such a chatterbox.
- still gives the best kisses.
- moved to your own room now and you hate it!
- has about two naps.
- still not sleeping through the night....it's worst than ever I feel!
- loves to be outside and go for walks in the stroller.
- has an obsession with balls.
- still love your nummies!
Jude at 9 months:
- weighs 20 lbs 11 oz.
- is 30 inches long.
- wears size 12 month clothing and some 12 - 18 month clothing too.
- is constantly on the go and still very much obsessed with going up the stairs (our gate isn't long enough, so we have to get a little creative----you always find the holes, or move things over so you can squeeze through)
- finally had two teeth pop through (while we were on holidays).
- now bite me during feeding all of the time and think it is funny.
- have been quite fussy with your eating lately--naturally so I guess!
- went on your first holiday and had so many firsts (camping, seeing the Enchanted Forest, seeing farm animals, the beach and the cold Okanogan lake, going to the States, seeing and feeling the ocean, the sand, touching star fish and other sea creatures, visiting cousins in Oregon, going to Aquariums)
- continues to pull yourself up on to anything and you will let go now--yikes.
- does the bear crawl a lot.
- loves to be around other children, especially your brother and sister.
- plays peek-a-boo.
- is still really happy and content. You have no problems playing and entertaining yourself. I forget that you are around sometimes.
- loves cuddles and snuggles.
- loves bath time, swimming and anything water related.
- is such a chatterbox.
- still gives the best kisses.
- moved to your own room now and you hate it!
- has about two naps.
- still not sleeping through the night....it's worst than ever I feel!
- loves to be outside and go for walks in the stroller.
- has an obsession with balls.
- still love your nummies!
Thursday, 31 May 2012
1000 Gifts
533. Getting back into Canada quick and easy (with no lines).
534. Exploring Vancouver and the gorgeous weather we had!
535. Taking the kids to the Aquarium.
536. Finding a camp-site with a pool and hot tub!
537. Exploring and walking around downtown Vancouver--such a beautiful city, especially when the sun is out!
538. Playing silly racing games with my kids (while strangers were watching).
539. The beach.
540. Supper out at a restaurant and receiving compliments on how cute and well behaved my kids were. (they caught us on a good day--lol)
541. Spending the day in the area that my hubby was born.
542. Watching live, huge crabs being caught for supper and seeing how excited the kids were to see this.
543. Time in the pool and seeing how confident they are becoming.
544. Dinner with Mike, Liana and Lexi. Seeing their new place and watching how much my kids adored Lexi.
545. Finding a short cut home (which would have made the trip to their place sooo much easier)!
546. Fisherman's wharf.
547. Talking with a 'real' fisherman--definitely the highlight of Zech's day!
548. Crab poutine (oh my....to die for)!
549. Time at the beach, yet again!
550. Late night swim with daddy when they should have been sleeping (he surprised them and they were over the moon).
551. Packing up and getting things down in a timely manner.
552. Knowing that my kids enjoyed their vacation as they cried when we told them we were heading home.
553. Seeing 3 bears on our way home!
554. Arriving home safely.
555. Sleeping in.
556. Watching Zech at soccer for the 1st time.
557. Meeting a new friend (to me) - someone John knew from years ago at his Young Adults group in Kelowna and finding out that our boys are on the same soccer team and that our girls are close in age.
558. Reminiscing on all of the memories I have of my Dad and being thankful for the time I did have and these memories that will never be taken or forgotten.
559. Getting back into our routine.
560. Hearing how some of his friends missed him.
561. Getting to see our doctor in a timely manner.
562. Finishing all of my purchases for her birthday.
563. The excitement as we prepare and plan for the party.
564. Watching how hard he tries in soccer.
565. Volunteer coaches.
566. Cheering, encouraging and supportive parents.
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
1000 Gifts
479. Getting on the road for our first ever 'Gooch' camping trip!
480. Hearing and seeing how excited they are for the trip.
481. Fanny packs full of snacks.
482. New toys and books for the trip.
483. Celebrating all the moms and my Mom too!
484. A bouquet of dandelions and Happy Mother's Day wishes from 2 sweethearts.
485. The Enchanted Forest.
486. Staying at the Kuipers farm and enjoying the beautiful view.
487. Campfires.
488. Watching my boy be a 'farmer' and help plant the grapes.
489. The beach and nice, hot weather.
490. My favourite doughnuts---a treat for mother's day.
491. Good meals with good company.
492. Getting on the road again.
493. New sights along the way.
494. Taking the 'wrong' road and turning it into quite the adventure.
495. Getting through the border crossing and explaining to the officer 'why' we are at this border crossing!
496. Finding a hotel after surviving some pretty crazy, windy, mountain roads and passes.
497. Free breakfast!
498. A cheap tire at Walmart and a very handy husband.
499. Coastal highways.
500. Half way to one thousand! :o)
501. Arriving in Canon Beach, Oregon.
502. Setting up camp.
503. Goodwill deals (a heater/fan).
504. A trip to Costco and seeing how much cheaper it is in the States!
505. Watching the kids go nuts on the beach.
506. Heavenly seafood - thanks Norma Jean (a great, cheap restaurant in Seaside).
507. Finding and moving to a new campsite suited more towards kids (playground and pool).
508. Going to a new beach, exploring the rocks, building sand castles and taking naps.
509. Fun in the swimming pools.
510. Turning in early, after a long, fun day.
511. Hearing about how much fun they had during our cuddle time.
512. More beach time!
513. Seeing how awesome my hubby is at playing and interacting with our kids.
514. A rainy day drive.
515. Tillamook foot long jerky factory.
516. A last seafood supper at Norma Jeans.
517. A quick, easy drive to John's cousins place.
518. Beautiful views.
519. A wonderful lunch with wonderful company.
520. An afternoon/evening out for John and I (his cousin took our older two, so that we could go into town and enjoy some time to ourselves)
521. Just Jude and Mommy and Daddy.
522. An awesome Mexican meal at Chevy's.
523. That my kids listened!
524. A wonderful breakfast.
525. Wonderful conversations and hearing about the amazing things that God has done in their lives.
526. 19 years in the Mission field with the First Nations people here in Canada - a book to be put out soon (can't wait to read it--they have such a wealth of knowledge and Godly wisdom).
527. Feeling so incredibly blessed by John's cousins ---too blessed.
528. Driving back and getting through I-5 traffic.
529. A cheap, nice, huge, hotel (timeshare) booked by John's cousin for us to spend the night in.
530. Memories of a trip that my parents, sister and I took years ago to the exact same place.
531. Sleeping in a King sized bed again.
532. Watching these three and their make believe play.
533.
480. Hearing and seeing how excited they are for the trip.
481. Fanny packs full of snacks.
482. New toys and books for the trip.
483. Celebrating all the moms and my Mom too!
484. A bouquet of dandelions and Happy Mother's Day wishes from 2 sweethearts.
485. The Enchanted Forest.
487. Campfires.
488. Watching my boy be a 'farmer' and help plant the grapes.
489. The beach and nice, hot weather.
490. My favourite doughnuts---a treat for mother's day.
491. Good meals with good company.
492. Getting on the road again.
493. New sights along the way.
494. Taking the 'wrong' road and turning it into quite the adventure.
495. Getting through the border crossing and explaining to the officer 'why' we are at this border crossing!
496. Finding a hotel after surviving some pretty crazy, windy, mountain roads and passes.
497. Free breakfast!
498. A cheap tire at Walmart and a very handy husband.
499. Coastal highways.
500. Half way to one thousand! :o)
501. Arriving in Canon Beach, Oregon.
502. Setting up camp.
503. Goodwill deals (a heater/fan).
504. A trip to Costco and seeing how much cheaper it is in the States!
505. Watching the kids go nuts on the beach.
506. Heavenly seafood - thanks Norma Jean (a great, cheap restaurant in Seaside).
507. Finding and moving to a new campsite suited more towards kids (playground and pool).
508. Going to a new beach, exploring the rocks, building sand castles and taking naps.
509. Fun in the swimming pools.
510. Turning in early, after a long, fun day.
511. Hearing about how much fun they had during our cuddle time.
512. More beach time!
513. Seeing how awesome my hubby is at playing and interacting with our kids.
514. A rainy day drive.
515. Tillamook foot long jerky factory.
516. A last seafood supper at Norma Jeans.
517. A quick, easy drive to John's cousins place.
518. Beautiful views.
519. A wonderful lunch with wonderful company.
520. An afternoon/evening out for John and I (his cousin took our older two, so that we could go into town and enjoy some time to ourselves)
521. Just Jude and Mommy and Daddy.
522. An awesome Mexican meal at Chevy's.
523. That my kids listened!
524. A wonderful breakfast.
525. Wonderful conversations and hearing about the amazing things that God has done in their lives.
526. 19 years in the Mission field with the First Nations people here in Canada - a book to be put out soon (can't wait to read it--they have such a wealth of knowledge and Godly wisdom).
527. Feeling so incredibly blessed by John's cousins ---too blessed.
528. Driving back and getting through I-5 traffic.
529. A cheap, nice, huge, hotel (timeshare) booked by John's cousin for us to spend the night in.
530. Memories of a trip that my parents, sister and I took years ago to the exact same place.
531. Sleeping in a King sized bed again.
532. Watching these three and their make believe play.
533.
Friday, 4 May 2012
1000 Gifts
I have been counting in my wee little book that sits beside my bed. Even though these past few months have been so extremely challenging on so many levels, it is a break to just sit and count the simple things at the end of the day.
387. Her first swimming lesson and seeing how excited she was.
388. The Zoo and the perfect weather we had.
389. Watching how excited they were to be at the zoo with their good friends.
390. Hanging with our good friends too! Love Team B!
391. Playing outside and enjoying some beautiful weather.
392. First time on the trampoline for Jude and seeing the expression on his face.
393. Going for ice cream.
394. Listening to him read his 1st two books all on his own.
395. A chance to vote, even though I think the 'politics' in this election were beyond ridiculous. I can not believe the lies, scandals, fear mongering, and the fact that people won't look into it---pathetic.
396. Getting in two workouts.
397. A new dress for me.
398. Finding the perfect items for my girls birthday coming soon.
399. Volunteering at his school.
400. Listening to him as he is 'Star of the Day.'
401. Hearing his class pray and their prayer requests and feeling so incredibly blessed that they can all openly share their faith.
402. Watching him crawl everywhere and play so independently.
403. Cuddles with just Zech, Mom and Daddy and seeing how happy he was for some alone time.
404. Volunteering for his special 'Art' day.
405. Learning about "Monet".
406. Taching
407. Cochrane Christian School Grand Opening and giving all the glory to God.
408. Watching him sing his little heart out and do all of the actions.
409. Busy bags to keep her entertained throughout the speaches.
410. Getting a haircut (3 inches off).
411. Passport pictures completed.
412. Accountability partners, when I need them most!
413. Handing in our passport application.
414. Cuddles with my two boys!
415. Reading timely blog posts.
416. Swimming lessons for Jude and Gigi and seeing how much they love being in the water.
417. A wonderful babysitter for Zech and knowing that we can leave our kids with someone now.
418. Baby sales and getting shoes for a great price!
419. Running into a friend I haven't seen in a while at the Baby Sale.
420. Playing outside as a family on the trampoline.
421. Beautiful weather.
422. Knowing that God is in control and has us in the palm of his hand as we pray for a friend of ours who just found out he has a brain tumour and is waiting for more results.
423. Words of encouragement and knowing that others see and understand what we have been going through.
424. Having good friends over for supper.
425. New recipes that were a hit.
426. A new playground to let them run wild on.
427. a picnic in the mountians.
428. How God puts certain people in our lives at timely occasions.
429. Watching our kids run, play, scream, and laugh with their older kids.
430. Going for ice cream together.
431. Hearing our friends preach a good message and a timely one too.
432. Hearing our kids talk about how much fun they had and sharing how thankful they are for the fun day.
433. A hubby who gets up, gets him ready for school, takes him to school and lets me sleep in after a rough night.
434. This phase and trying to enjoy it, take in all He wants me to learn from it - even when it is so hard.
435. watching him explore everything with his new found freedom that he has crawling.
436. Hearing all about his first day at soccer adn seeing how excited he was.
437. Discussing our 'favourites'.
438. A new month.
439. Unexpected cheques.
440. Knowing that summer is just around the corner.
441. My 1st Zumba class.
442. Celebrating 8 months.
443. Watching him pull himself up and walk around the furniture for the first time today.
444. Getting errands done with my hubby helping me out.
445. New books for him to read.
446. Excitement over dandelions that remind me of how excited I was as a kid to see the 1st 'yellow flowers'.
447. Watching our friends boy and seeing how much fun they all have together.
448. making it through another eventful week.
449. Helping him prepare for 'Fear Factor' night (worms, crickets, cow tongue).
450. Hearing how successful it went (and wishing I could have been there to see it).
451. Hanging out with Daddy where he works and watching them go crazy over the worship music.
452. Another fun day at swimming lessons!
453. A new Farmers market and a beautiful bouquet of flowers--free.
454. The trade show and running into friends.
455. Exploring new roads - very scenic.
456. An early Mother's Day celebration (Korean BBQ)
457. letting all 3 explore the beaches at Lake Minnewanka.
458. Our little family picture.
459. A new to us tent trailer.
460. him scoring his 1st goal at soccer (and the funny story behind it).
461. A daddy that helps him and treats him afterwards.
462. Alone time and prayer time with Zech and hearing how much he loves soccer.
463. His excitement over the tent trailer.
464. Making plans and getting the kids input (Gigi asked if we could see Lions and Elephants at the beach).
465. Meeting friends at the mall whom we have not seen for a very long time.
466. Watching our kids interact together.
467. Watching our baby boys who are only a couple days apart.
468. A 'quiet' day for John.
469. His excitement to get ready and go play soccer.
470. Jude's first tooth! (finally)
471. Finding our keys.
472. A great meeting with our new found Financial Advisors - love how open, informative and transparent they are.
473. Meeting with his teacher and the discussions we have.
474. Friends that can help him out with the electrical.
475. Finishing packing.
476. New, yummy cookies.
477. Their beautiful, sensitive hearts (watching Godtube and seeing them cry and pray for the kids owies).
478. Hearing their conversations:
Z - Gigi, I made you a card (which he really did and even asked me how to spell her name)
G - Oh, is it for my birthday?
Z - No, it's just because I love you.
G - Oh thank you, that is very kind!
387. Her first swimming lesson and seeing how excited she was.
388. The Zoo and the perfect weather we had.
389. Watching how excited they were to be at the zoo with their good friends.
390. Hanging with our good friends too! Love Team B!
391. Playing outside and enjoying some beautiful weather.
392. First time on the trampoline for Jude and seeing the expression on his face.
393. Going for ice cream.
394. Listening to him read his 1st two books all on his own.
395. A chance to vote, even though I think the 'politics' in this election were beyond ridiculous. I can not believe the lies, scandals, fear mongering, and the fact that people won't look into it---pathetic.
396. Getting in two workouts.
397. A new dress for me.
398. Finding the perfect items for my girls birthday coming soon.
399. Volunteering at his school.
400. Listening to him as he is 'Star of the Day.'
401. Hearing his class pray and their prayer requests and feeling so incredibly blessed that they can all openly share their faith.
402. Watching him crawl everywhere and play so independently.
403. Cuddles with just Zech, Mom and Daddy and seeing how happy he was for some alone time.
404. Volunteering for his special 'Art' day.
405. Learning about "Monet".
406. Taching
407. Cochrane Christian School Grand Opening and giving all the glory to God.
408. Watching him sing his little heart out and do all of the actions.
409. Busy bags to keep her entertained throughout the speaches.
410. Getting a haircut (3 inches off).
411. Passport pictures completed.
412. Accountability partners, when I need them most!
413. Handing in our passport application.
414. Cuddles with my two boys!
415. Reading timely blog posts.
416. Swimming lessons for Jude and Gigi and seeing how much they love being in the water.
417. A wonderful babysitter for Zech and knowing that we can leave our kids with someone now.
418. Baby sales and getting shoes for a great price!
419. Running into a friend I haven't seen in a while at the Baby Sale.
420. Playing outside as a family on the trampoline.
421. Beautiful weather.
422. Knowing that God is in control and has us in the palm of his hand as we pray for a friend of ours who just found out he has a brain tumour and is waiting for more results.
423. Words of encouragement and knowing that others see and understand what we have been going through.
424. Having good friends over for supper.
425. New recipes that were a hit.
426. A new playground to let them run wild on.
427. a picnic in the mountians.
428. How God puts certain people in our lives at timely occasions.
429. Watching our kids run, play, scream, and laugh with their older kids.
430. Going for ice cream together.
431. Hearing our friends preach a good message and a timely one too.
432. Hearing our kids talk about how much fun they had and sharing how thankful they are for the fun day.
433. A hubby who gets up, gets him ready for school, takes him to school and lets me sleep in after a rough night.
434. This phase and trying to enjoy it, take in all He wants me to learn from it - even when it is so hard.
435. watching him explore everything with his new found freedom that he has crawling.
436. Hearing all about his first day at soccer adn seeing how excited he was.
437. Discussing our 'favourites'.
438. A new month.
439. Unexpected cheques.
440. Knowing that summer is just around the corner.
441. My 1st Zumba class.
442. Celebrating 8 months.
443. Watching him pull himself up and walk around the furniture for the first time today.
444. Getting errands done with my hubby helping me out.
445. New books for him to read.
446. Excitement over dandelions that remind me of how excited I was as a kid to see the 1st 'yellow flowers'.
447. Watching our friends boy and seeing how much fun they all have together.
448. making it through another eventful week.
449. Helping him prepare for 'Fear Factor' night (worms, crickets, cow tongue).
450. Hearing how successful it went (and wishing I could have been there to see it).
451. Hanging out with Daddy where he works and watching them go crazy over the worship music.
452. Another fun day at swimming lessons!
453. A new Farmers market and a beautiful bouquet of flowers--free.
454. The trade show and running into friends.
455. Exploring new roads - very scenic.
456. An early Mother's Day celebration (Korean BBQ)
457. letting all 3 explore the beaches at Lake Minnewanka.
458. Our little family picture.
459. A new to us tent trailer.
460. him scoring his 1st goal at soccer (and the funny story behind it).
461. A daddy that helps him and treats him afterwards.
462. Alone time and prayer time with Zech and hearing how much he loves soccer.
463. His excitement over the tent trailer.
464. Making plans and getting the kids input (Gigi asked if we could see Lions and Elephants at the beach).
465. Meeting friends at the mall whom we have not seen for a very long time.
466. Watching our kids interact together.
467. Watching our baby boys who are only a couple days apart.
468. A 'quiet' day for John.
469. His excitement to get ready and go play soccer.
470. Jude's first tooth! (finally)
471. Finding our keys.
472. A great meeting with our new found Financial Advisors - love how open, informative and transparent they are.
473. Meeting with his teacher and the discussions we have.
474. Friends that can help him out with the electrical.
475. Finishing packing.
476. New, yummy cookies.
477. Their beautiful, sensitive hearts (watching Godtube and seeing them cry and pray for the kids owies).
478. Hearing their conversations:
Z - Gigi, I made you a card (which he really did and even asked me how to spell her name)
G - Oh, is it for my birthday?
Z - No, it's just because I love you.
G - Oh thank you, that is very kind!
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Jude at 8 months
Time sure does fly and here we are at 8 months. Only 4 more months and you will already be a year old, my little monkey.
Jude at 8 months:
- weighs ___
- is ___inches tall.
- still wears size 4 diapers.
- wears size 12 month clothing.
- is crawling everywhere. Just started a week before he turned 8 months.
- is standing up and pulls himself up onto any piece of furniture he can (he just decided to do this today--on his 8 months birthday).
- Has become a vacume and puts absolutely everything and anything in his mouth. He is really going after the little lint pieces on the carpet--yuck!
- Started swimming lessons and loves them.
- Is obsessed with the stairs---that is the only place you want to crawl. You have even fallen down them, because you go too fast and mommy can't keep up.
- Loves to give kisses. It is so sweet and cute.
- You are such a cuddle bug. You love to cuddle and snuggle and I LOVE it!
- You still eat a tonne. You are moving away from the mushy food though and really like to eat finger foods all by yourself.
- Love playing with your brother and sister.
- Have become quite vocal and will go after your brother and sister crying when they take away your toys. They are lucky you don't have any teeth yet.
- Love to be outside and in the trampoline, especially.
- Love puppies!
- Still do not sleep through the night and I am exhausted!
- Naps twice a day.
Jude at 8 months:
- weighs ___
- is ___inches tall.
- still wears size 4 diapers.
- wears size 12 month clothing.
- is crawling everywhere. Just started a week before he turned 8 months.
- is standing up and pulls himself up onto any piece of furniture he can (he just decided to do this today--on his 8 months birthday).
- Has become a vacume and puts absolutely everything and anything in his mouth. He is really going after the little lint pieces on the carpet--yuck!
- Started swimming lessons and loves them.
- Is obsessed with the stairs---that is the only place you want to crawl. You have even fallen down them, because you go too fast and mommy can't keep up.
- Loves to give kisses. It is so sweet and cute.
- You are such a cuddle bug. You love to cuddle and snuggle and I LOVE it!
- You still eat a tonne. You are moving away from the mushy food though and really like to eat finger foods all by yourself.
- Love playing with your brother and sister.
- Have become quite vocal and will go after your brother and sister crying when they take away your toys. They are lucky you don't have any teeth yet.
- Love to be outside and in the trampoline, especially.
- Love puppies!
- Still do not sleep through the night and I am exhausted!
- Naps twice a day.
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