Camping.

We went on a little camp trip for the 4th. Even though things didn't go as planned and we ended up coming home early, we still managed to have a good time and laugh (and maybe cry, a little) through it. We saw so much beauty that we otherwise wouldn't have seen if things wouldn't have gone so haywire. I'm thankful that I get to make these memories with my two guys. 

Baby boy #2 update!

I am 30 weeks (and 3 days ;))! I cannot believe how quickly this pregnancy is going by! In two short months we will meet our sweet baby boy; I am so beyond thrilled. I am feeling good... a little tired, but good. I don't know if my pregnancy is considerably easier or if I knew more what to expect this time around. Regardless, I am really loving being pregnant.


How far along? 30 weeks.
Total weight gain? I'm not sure. I am trying not to let that consume me this time around. Maybe 20 lbs? 25?
Maternity clothes? Oh, yes.
Sleep? Really good, actually.
Best moment this week? This boy is moving so much! It's so fun for his daddy to be able to see his little kicks!
Miss Anything? I'm starting to get bigbig... you know, where even some of my maternity clothes don't fit right. I am missing my normal clothes this week.
Movement? Yes. This sweet boy is a mover.
Food cravings? Not really. I want sweets sometimes, but I don't think that's unique to my pregnancy.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Things with high acidity or really sweet things are giving me crazy acid reflux.
Gender? boy :)
Symptoms? I am feeling sleepy lately.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy
Looking forward to? Summer flying by. Because then I get to hold my baby.

Mother's day thoughts.

I had a really simple and sweet mother's day. Exactly what I wanted. Adam made pancakes and bacon before church and we went out to lunch with family. We took a nap and watched a movie. It was very relaxing and I felt loved.

I spent some of the day reflecting on motherhood and where it has taken me over the past year. I felt some conviction and a tremendous amount of hopefulness. I am so grateful to be a mommy and a lot of the time, I don't act or even feel that way. To be honest, having a 14 month old and being twenty-four weeks pregnant isn't always easy for me. There are days when things are a breeze and there are days when we're lucky if I brush my hair. It is challenging and my heart is not joyful. Even in the chaos of my sweet, crazy, little boy and my aching back, there is so much joy to be found in these precious days. My body is growing and changing because The Lord has so graciously blessed us with another little boy; I am sweeping up the kitchen floor for the 3rd time today, because my family has food and has never gone hungry. What immense and sweet provision from God. Remembering that He is caring for me and very, actually, really, providing for me, brings such joy to my heart.

My heart's cry and prayer is that I would count it all joy (james 1:2). That I would rejoice in this season and I would offer my life with thanksgiving.

camping.

A few weeks ago we very spontaneously (at least for me) decided to go camping. We saw that the weather was going to be nice and Adam asked to work a half-day on Friday, and we were off. It was such a wonderful, beautiful little trip. That was the first time that had ever been camping just our little family, and it was a sweet time. Cherished memories were definitely made.



When through the woods

And forest glades I wander

I hear the birds

Sing sweetly in the trees;

When I look down

From lofty mountain grandeur

And hear the brook

And feel the gentle breeze;


Then sings my soul,

My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art!

How great Thou art!

Then sings my soul,

My Saviour God, to Thee,

How great Thou art!

How great Thou art!

21 weeks.

Just a little update on baby #2 thus far... ;)

How far along? 21 weeks.
Total weight gain? At our last appointment it was 7 lbs.. but I had a little bit of a binge week... so we'll see.
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Sleep? So good.
Best moment this week? Seeing our little boy at our ultrasound appointment.
Miss Anything? Adam ordered a beer yesterday. I was a little jealous. I'll be honest.
Movement? Some bigger kicks.
Food cravings? Not really. Maybe just food, in general.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really. Sometimes I feel sick at night, still.
Gender? boy :)
Symptoms? Those darn round ligament pains have begun. Throughout my pregnancies I have become acutely aware of my low pain tolerance.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? I have been feeling a little more emotional and depressed lately. I'm not sure if it's directly related to my raging hormones, or not. I seem to have bouts like this every few months. The Lord is my strength and my stronghold and I am thankful for that.
Looking forward to? Obviously, meeting this sweet baby boy! I "nest" for about 20 weeks... so I have already begun sorting through his teeny little clothes ;).

boy, oh boy.

We found out that we are having another boy! Oh my goodness. We are thrilled-- a brother & best friend for Elliot. We have so many dreams and hopes for these two; we are beyond blessed!

one.

Our sweet boy turned one on March 28. Here are some pictures from his birthday and his birthday party that we had a few days after. Life with this one-year-old is wonderful-- each day is better than the one before.