"Hope is hearing the melody of the future. Faith is dancing to it now." ~ Carol Kent
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we cannot see." ~ Hebrews 11:1
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Dictionary Day
Today is dictionary day at Emma's school, and they had to dress up like community helpers. Emma is a Red Cross nurse! Isn't she cute?!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
New shiny necklace ~ A.K.A. ~ "My husband is so cool!"
Instead of getting me a new shiny necklace for having Nate, Tim got me a motorcycle! We went and test drive this one last night and fell in love with it, so Tim bought it for me. When I was still pregnant and we talked about getting me one, I would always jokingly say, "It will be a sign of my everlasting freedom from pregnancy—my liberation!" I had no idea how true that would be until I rode it last night. It was so much fun, and I felt like myself again for the first time in a very long time.
What makes it even cooler is that Tim and I now have matching motorcycles!
I can't wait to take it up in the mountains and ride the trails. My husband is so very cool!
What makes it even cooler is that Tim and I now have matching motorcycles!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Evidence SEEN
"Faith's most severe tests come not when we see nothing, but when we see a stunning aray of evidence that seems to prove our faith in vain." (~ Elisabeth Elliot)
Sometimes the evidence seems to mock me—my faith seems a mockery—when I don't see God answering prayers the way I want Him to. What I do see is mounting evidence that things aren't going my way. God, how can I keep trusting when you don't give me what I ask for?
"It is in our acceptance of what is given that God gives Himself." (~ Elisabeth Elliot)
"I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them." (Isaiah 42:16)
Sometimes the evidence seems to mock me—my faith seems a mockery—when I don't see God answering prayers the way I want Him to. What I do see is mounting evidence that things aren't going my way. God, how can I keep trusting when you don't give me what I ask for?
"It is in our acceptance of what is given that God gives Himself." (~ Elisabeth Elliot)
"I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them." (Isaiah 42:16)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thought for the day
"Most people eventually stumble onto the truth. The problem is that most of them pick themselves up and go on as if nothing happened."
~ Winston Churchill ~
~ Winston Churchill ~
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Confessions of a new mommy
1. I am EXHAUSTED!
The number one question I am asked about Nate is how well he sleeps at night. It's funny because we don't expect babies to eat like adults or act like adults, but most people expect them to sleep like adults...all through the night without waking up. That seems to be the number one goal with parents of newborns.
Nate sleeps really well—often times 5 to 6 hours at a time at night. But then some nights he wakes up every 2 hours. I haven't been taking afternoon naps like I should, so I have grown extremely tired this week. It's hard to catch up once you get behind.
2. I'm eating way too much junk food!
My excuse for this is that my midwife told me I needed to eat at least 2200 calories a day in order to maintain my own body and a good milk supply for Nate. So I indulge...often! Now I know she meant that I should be eating good food—like cucumbers and carrots—but I'm too tired to peel these (remember #1?), so I grab a granola bar or fruit snack or pudding instead. Besides, when I was pregnant I couldn't stand the taste of anything sweet. I'm making up for it now.
3. I don't do my daily devotions like I should!
Every morning I wake up and open my Bible as we eat breakfast. Tim or I will read a Scripture for the day and talk to Emma about what it means, then they head out the door for the day. Sometimes I continue with my own reading, but more often than not I feel too tired so I shut the book and do something else. The one thing that has improved is that I am praying constantly throughout the day. I find great peace in knowing that God is helping me through each half-awake step that I take.
4. I haven't exercised in a year!
And I love to exercise! This one is more out of my control but it bugs me nonetheless. I had to stop exercising when I was pregnant because I was so incredibly sick each day. Then I pulled some abdominal muscles at the end of my pregnancy, which are still trying to heal. This morning I tried the ab lounger and found it tolerable, so maybe I will be able to start on a slow work out regimen and get back in shape.
5. I feel very isolated sometimes!
I believe my highest calling is being a mom to two precious children. And being the mother of a newborn means putting everything else on the back burner. I do so without complaint because I feel so blessed, but it makes for long, lonely days sometimes. I'm a very active person and love to coordinate any kind of get together I can dream up....Bible studies, play dates, brunches, etc. All of that came to a screeching halt when I got pregnant and I don't see myself picking it back up anytime soon.
So what's a girl to do?
Well I try to enjoy every minute that I am with Nate and Emma and Tim. I play with Emma as often as I can. I cuddle Nate every chance I get. I read lots of books since I have a lot of sitting time (nursing and holding Nate). I pray often throughout the day. I connect with friends through Facebook. I sleep when I can and eat what I want!
I am blessed!
The number one question I am asked about Nate is how well he sleeps at night. It's funny because we don't expect babies to eat like adults or act like adults, but most people expect them to sleep like adults...all through the night without waking up. That seems to be the number one goal with parents of newborns.
Nate sleeps really well—often times 5 to 6 hours at a time at night. But then some nights he wakes up every 2 hours. I haven't been taking afternoon naps like I should, so I have grown extremely tired this week. It's hard to catch up once you get behind.
2. I'm eating way too much junk food!
My excuse for this is that my midwife told me I needed to eat at least 2200 calories a day in order to maintain my own body and a good milk supply for Nate. So I indulge...often! Now I know she meant that I should be eating good food—like cucumbers and carrots—but I'm too tired to peel these (remember #1?), so I grab a granola bar or fruit snack or pudding instead. Besides, when I was pregnant I couldn't stand the taste of anything sweet. I'm making up for it now.
3. I don't do my daily devotions like I should!
Every morning I wake up and open my Bible as we eat breakfast. Tim or I will read a Scripture for the day and talk to Emma about what it means, then they head out the door for the day. Sometimes I continue with my own reading, but more often than not I feel too tired so I shut the book and do something else. The one thing that has improved is that I am praying constantly throughout the day. I find great peace in knowing that God is helping me through each half-awake step that I take.
4. I haven't exercised in a year!
And I love to exercise! This one is more out of my control but it bugs me nonetheless. I had to stop exercising when I was pregnant because I was so incredibly sick each day. Then I pulled some abdominal muscles at the end of my pregnancy, which are still trying to heal. This morning I tried the ab lounger and found it tolerable, so maybe I will be able to start on a slow work out regimen and get back in shape.
5. I feel very isolated sometimes!
I believe my highest calling is being a mom to two precious children. And being the mother of a newborn means putting everything else on the back burner. I do so without complaint because I feel so blessed, but it makes for long, lonely days sometimes. I'm a very active person and love to coordinate any kind of get together I can dream up....Bible studies, play dates, brunches, etc. All of that came to a screeching halt when I got pregnant and I don't see myself picking it back up anytime soon.
So what's a girl to do?
Well I try to enjoy every minute that I am with Nate and Emma and Tim. I play with Emma as often as I can. I cuddle Nate every chance I get. I read lots of books since I have a lot of sitting time (nursing and holding Nate). I pray often throughout the day. I connect with friends through Facebook. I sleep when I can and eat what I want!
I am blessed!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Thought for the day
"Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future."
~ Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish Dramatist
~ Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish Dramatist
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
A can of worms
Have you ever done something for the first time and gotten the feeling that you were opening "a can or worms?" (Whatever that means...)
I felt that way yesterday when I took Emma to gymnastics for the first time. It was a day she had been looking forward to for about a year. She was so excited and not the least bit shy when we got there and met all the other little girls in her class. She jumped right in and I new then....she is hooked!
I wanted to take pictures but the parents were herded upstairs to a room overlooking the gym behind glass. It was so cute to see Emma peeking up at me with the biggest smile on her face! "Look at me mom" her smile and twinkling eyes shouted!
Watching her (and all the other little gymnists) instantly took me back to the day when I was in gymnastics. "I could do that" I thought. So when we got home and Emma was practicing her bridge, I decided it would be beneficial to just show her how to do it. It was then that I realized that I have a little girl mind in a grown person's body. The bridge wasn't happening! But I am quite sure I could still get on the uneven bars and do some twirls!
I felt that way yesterday when I took Emma to gymnastics for the first time. It was a day she had been looking forward to for about a year. She was so excited and not the least bit shy when we got there and met all the other little girls in her class. She jumped right in and I new then....she is hooked!
I wanted to take pictures but the parents were herded upstairs to a room overlooking the gym behind glass. It was so cute to see Emma peeking up at me with the biggest smile on her face! "Look at me mom" her smile and twinkling eyes shouted!
Watching her (and all the other little gymnists) instantly took me back to the day when I was in gymnastics. "I could do that" I thought. So when we got home and Emma was practicing her bridge, I decided it would be beneficial to just show her how to do it. It was then that I realized that I have a little girl mind in a grown person's body. The bridge wasn't happening! But I am quite sure I could still get on the uneven bars and do some twirls!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Colorado Snow...We're finally getting some!
Tim measured 10 inches on the deck and its still coming down!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Things you should know
Tim got a new tent for Christmas...Emma got a new sleeping...so this is where Emma has slept every night since Christmas.
This is what happens when your five-year-old runs out of gas.
Emma got these pajamas from Scotland (They were sent to her cousin Jacob from his grandma so you can see why he quickly passed them on to Emma.) We think they are so adorable!
Nate is growing so fast! I love this little beanie that one of Tim's patients made.
This is what happens when your five-year-old runs out of gas.
Emma got these pajamas from Scotland (They were sent to her cousin Jacob from his grandma so you can see why he quickly passed them on to Emma.) We think they are so adorable!
Nate is growing so fast! I love this little beanie that one of Tim's patients made.
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