Just January

So far this year I am glad I have not made any resolutions.  I am pretty sure at this rate I would not have kept them.  There are no major life changes over here.  Some things sure could use a change but most days I am just in survival mode. I wonder when this will ever change? I did see through reading a prayer book for the boys and now am on to another commitment of 21 days of prayer diving in deeper with what I originally read. I guess that would be a little bit of a resolution complete.  I always think its a success getting through a book. I hate starting off the year with the craziness and not being able to make progress in the things I have in my head as possible resolutions.  These boys and this house seem to keep me busier than I ever imagined though.  They also make me happy and blessed not just busy.

 

Taking down Daddy.

Squeeze hug picture.

Alone time to play. A must being the baby and he could stand for some more moments like this.

 

The second Friday of January I co-hosted a little baby shower for two pregnant moms at my Mops table.  When I say little I mean, it was just three of us and the two moms of honor. It was so nice and quaint though. 

My banner I made in an hour before I walked out the door.

  

Faith is expecting her fourth girl and Shelia is expecting her second boy.  I wish these two moms the best of luck and pray for them each completely differently.  Eeeek! I have no clue what Faith is going through and am glad I can not relate to her at this moment.  Shelia, on the other hand, I remembered myself in her situation.  The transition from one child to two can be tough in the unknown.  She actually asked me, “What do I do when my first needs to take a nap and be put in the crib and I am holding the baby?”  Bless her heart.  She is nervous for the unknown but thankfully so many before her like myself have gotten through this time.  Now Faith and I refer to that as the “easy days”  and would welcome the chance to go back to that if only for a day.

Me, Shelia, Mary, Faith and Alexis.  I have been honored to get to know these women this year.

 

Saturday we enjoyed the park after getting some Dilishi froyo.  It was Brad’s first time and now he is hooked. The weather was 75 or something like that this day.  Beautiful!

 

On Tuesday, the boys had a double dentist appointment after school.  This is Gavin’s second or third time and I still have to have him sit on my lap and lay him over and hold his arms down.  He screams and chokes on his spit but it needs to be done.  He really could hurt the nurses or I if her were not pinned down.  Trust me, it is torture for me too, not just him.  He made it out unscathed.  Traumatized, I am not sure?  He was a proud member of the No Cavity Club though.  Bradley is a pro now and got his name on the tree too.  He also confirmed he has his first official LOOSE TOOTH! The subject of the tooth fairy came up and Gavin said “Mom, I want chocolate coins!” I love his enthusiasm for what will happen years down the road for him.  Also, he has is completely wrong, the tooth fairy never can leave candy or chocolate.  I think he is brilliant though for thinking it is still money.

On Wednesday, Mimi and Great Granddad came to visit overnight.  They were on there way back to Brevard from a trip.  We had to take them to Dilishi of course!

     

Daddy’s little helpers.

Our crazy sweet mess Easty! He had us sitting there for 30 minutes longer until he finished.  He was taking his precious time and he would scream if I suggested he be done.

Granddad telling all sorts of stories!

Easty loves to come up in mine or Brad’s lap these days and he says “ I sit down, momma, sit down!” He can be very bossy with what he wants ;) I try and soak in all the snuggles I can get as I know moments like these wont last forever.

They left the next morning but we are so thankful they stopped to stay. The boys love the attention when family comes to visit.  After this it was life as usual for them though.  Daddy left today for a little over a week long work trip. They are already missing him and asking for him a lot.  Easton is such, I repeat, SUCH, a Daddy’s boy.  We hope it goes by quick!