Happy Father's Day!

What a privilege it is to know so many awesome fathers who love their kids so much. I am truly blessed to have 3 such men in my life:

My father: A man who stepped into a situation and showed true love when he didn't have to...I love you, dad...THANK YOU!

My father-in-law: A man who shows his love, regularly, through helping us in small and big ways, and regularly "checking in on us". We love you, Papa!

Lastly, but certainly not least-My husband: A man who desires to show God's love, daily, to our son and to be the best dad he possibly can. TK is so blessed to have you as his dad. I love you, Kris!

Happy Memorial Day!

I know it's a little late...but, better late than never!

Following in Papa's Shoes

TK adores his Papa...Even down to his smelly shoes!

Growing Up: Where did the time go?

Growing up is so hard to do! Hard for both mommy and child. As I got ready to leave for work Thursday morning I watched TK sleeping in his big boy bed, with his big boy underwear, and no blankies; and I felt so bad for "making" him grow up. Where did the time go? 3 years have passed so quickly, and now he's turning into such a little man.

I thought about giving him his blankies back and not pushing the potty training, but then I thought of him at 25, still sucking his thumb, smelling his blankie and wearing diapers, and figured I would stick to my guns...Being a mom is so tough at times! ;)

Time Away!

No internet, no phone reception, no television, video games, or movies. Nobody but our little family! What an incredible week! We finally got away...and it was wonderful. Lot's of time for just us. We were so blessed to be able to have use of a little cabin in TN for a week. (Thank you Christian Pastor Retreat!) We hiked, canoed, rode on a train, visited an old coal mine, sat on a LARGE tractor, petted horses, and just enjoyed each other's company.

If you ask TK what his favorite thing was, he'll tell you "Rock Candy on the Train!" For our 9th anniversary we rode a steam engine locomotive train into Big South Fork Park, it was a special day/week for sure!

I can do ALL things (at least those God has called me to do!) through Christ who gives me strength...

It's been awhile since I have had a chance to post...I guess it'll probably be like that most of the time. This morning I awoke in a panic at about 3:45 wondering "How am I ever going to manage everything?". Then, of course, my mind started racing through all the things I still had to do before leaving on our vacation today, and I was up...so much for sleeping in. Is this why my mom always woke up at crazy hours in the night? I think so!

After a brief anxiety attack, God brought Matthew 6:34 to mind, "Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." I keep reminding myself, God won't give me more than I can handle...and, if I don't have time for it, it's not meant for me to do! [This one is particularly hard for me to remember, as I like to DO IT ALL!]

So, here I sit, relaxing for a minute and pausing to be grateful for all that I am blessed with TODAY. 32 weeks along, B is coming, whether I 'have time' or not! Might as well make the best of it! God is good...he'll figure out a way for me. He always has, and always will...1 day at a time!

Leaving Home

Leaving home is always bittersweet. I love my guys so much, but getting away for a few days is refreshing. After a business trip combined with a church retreat for women (I know weird combination-but when you are "doing it all" you do what you can to multi-task!), I was ready to be home. This is what I saw when I got home: ""I survived 4 days with my dad!"

They did survive, and not only that, they did really well. TK got to hang out with his little friends, Kris got to hang out with his friends, the house was clean, and they didn't starve! Way to go husband of mine! I love you! ;)