There are quite a few things we are thankful for this year. Among them are our health, the continued health of our growing children, the blessings we have received from our Lord, our families, and more. As usual, I haven't updated in a while because I haven't really had too much time. I've been working a lot, but it's been great because the extra income has been really helpful. Adam has also been working quite a bit , which doesn't leave a whole lot of time for "together" time, but we make do when we can.
My mom has been coming to visit frequently, which has been nice because for the past 7ish years that I've been down here, I haven't gotten to see her a whole lot; mostly twice a year, once for Christmas, and once in the summer. She has been a big help with Noah when we need an extra hand here and there and I have to say, it's just nice to have my mom around more often. :) Funny...While I was growing up, I NEVER, in a million years, thoug
ht those words would be coming out of my mouth.
We have been a very busy household as usual lately. I feel like the months keep flying by and I honestly still can't believe that it's almost Christmas. Noah is going to be 19 months in the next few days, I can still remember last year at this time trying to keep him out of the tree and trying to keep him from unwrapping the presents so he could simply play for the wrapping paper. This year, it's more about trying to teach him the meaning of Christmas....and also, trying to keep him from getting into the tree and getting to the presents! Some things will never change I guess.
Noah never ceases to amaze me when it comes to his vocabulary. He'll come home from daycare singing songs and answering questions I don't expect answers to. He's such a mimic, so you have to be REALLY careful what you say around him, otherwise you may hear it repeated in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, it's really funny, but sometimes....like when you're trying to discipline him and he starts talking back to you....it's NOT so funny. Ahhh....the joys
of parenthood. I can't wait until I have another one to throw into the mix.
The pregnancy is going well, however, I am more tired than I think I've ever been in my life. Chasing around a toddler, while slowly gaining weight in the front, which in turn throws off your balance, is not the easiest thing in the world to do. Somedays, Adam and I look at each other and wonder what we ever did with our "extra" or "free" time back in the times before we had children. Adam's great Aunt Darlene does the string test to determine gender of the baby and we had her do it at a family dinner last Sunday night. If you are unfamiliar with the string test, I will explain it to you. You take a string and you tie either a needle or your wedding ring around the end, then you dangle it over the pregnant person's wrist or belly and if it goes in circles, it's a girl, and if it goes back and forth like a pendulum, it's a boy. Well, when Aunt Darlene did it, it went in circles, and she's never been wrong, so we'll see. I still think it's a boy, but all we want is a
healthy baby. :)
I've included some pictures from Halloween for your viewing pleasure:
P.S. Adam's brother, Geoff, got married last Saturday! Exciting stuff! Her name is Bethany and she's wonderful. We are so happy for them. Noah can't say Geoff, but he tries and it comes out like "Chuck." He calls Bethany, "Nee Nee." Needless to say, during the wedding, all he did was yell out, "Hi Chuck, Hi Nee Nee!" Funny doesn't even cover it.
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