Thursday, July 12, 2007
Precious Little Time
We took Ethan to the pediatric cardiologist in Dallas yesterday. Thankfully, the doctor fully expects that the VSD will close by itself within the next year or two. We will have to go back in 6 months for a follow-up visit. Being told your child has a heart defect makes you stop and think about how precious life is, and especially how precious your little miracles are. I hope my boys will one day grow to understand that a parent's love is unconditional and eternal, just as the love of our heavenly Father is.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Motherhood
Thursday, July 5, 2007
4th of July
Thursday, April 19, 2007
He's Growing Up
Friday, March 16, 2007
This Old House
We desperately need to put new carpet down in the living room, but that will have to wait a while as we just replaced the roof and the air conditioning unit.
We are seriously considering selling if we can make enough of a profit to buy a mobile home, put it on my parents' land, and then put a lot of money into savings each month. In about 5-6 years, we will have enough to build our own home. Of course, that kills any plan of me being a SAHM in the next 2 years. I know God has a plan for us, and I am listening intently to Him and asking Him to guide us in each decision we make.
This house already holds so many memories though. We brought both of our sons home to this house. It is huge - there is so much space. The layout really fits our lifestyle. So, I will continue to pray and weigh all of the pros and cons of moving. This would be a major lifestyle change for us. Are we ready for that? I'm not sure, but it makes life exciting!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
My Brave Boy
Ethan's 2 month checkup
Friday, March 9, 2007
Spring Break!
Spring Break. Normally when you hear this phrase you immediately think of college students on the beach soaking up the sun. Spring Break means something a lot different to me now than it used to. When I was in grade school, spring break was simply a break from school. We would go visit family, or maybe make a trip to Galveston. In high school, spring break became more time to spend with friends, but also a short family vacation - camping in Arkansas, going to see the Alamo, visiting the state capital. In college, spring break meant I either went home, or took a trip with friends to the beach or to Disney World.
Fast forward a few years. I am now a mother to two young boys. One of my students asked me today what I was doing for spring break. I told him I was planning on sleeping and playing with my babies. "You would think that would be fun" was his response. It's true. Fun for me now is playing race cars with my 2 year old or gazing into the eyes of my 2 month old. Instead of soaking up the sun, I am soaking up the cute phrases, first smiles, and the laughter of my children. Spring break has never meant more to me than it means this year. It means I get to spend precious time with my children.