09-28-13

Long day but enjoyed ending it by making homemade pear honey with my Honey.

09-24-13

Bought Anna Claire a $2 Little Mermaid shirt at Kids Market. You'd think I bought her the moon! "Thanks Momma!!!!!"

Juliana has started wearing shoes--I've been bad about not putting them on her and someone remarked that she will hate them when I do start. I thought that seemed like wisdom---so far so good. She's adorable in them!

Andy had an EGD today---looks like everything will be okay. I feel much better. Biopsies won't be in for a week or so, but they anticipate the irritation in his stomach to be either acid related or H. Pylori , which is treatable. Sooooo thankful!

They are making beautiful progress on our remodel---tiled the shower today-love it!

Juliana lovessss baby dolls---Anna Claire never really did very much. Juliana picks them up straightaway when she sees one! So sweet!

09-18-13

Report from Anna Claire's 3 year checkup:

Weighed 33 lbs 8 oz (dressed)
38 inches tall

Had grown 3 inches and up 5 lbs over past year. She is 76th percentile of height and 71st percentile of weight.

09-14-13

Big night for Anna Claire--we went to see The Little Mermaid, Jr put on by the local community theater. One of our students was in it and we thought she would enjoy it---and boy did she ever!!

We psyched her up by watching the movie a couple of times beforehand, and we kept talking about it. When the lights dimmed tonight she almost came unglued!! She was mesmerized the whole time! Called Prince Eric "Prince Charming" and never wanted Ariel to go offstage!

Then when it was over she wanted to meet Mermaid. Almost cried because she didn't understand what was taking so long and thought we weren't going to see her. Then when we got up to her, Anna Claire got shy and wouldn't look up for a picture!! Stinker!

Great evening out--love getting to share experiences with her now that she's getting older!

09-13-13

I am hormonal. Pregnancy hormones and stress are kicking my butt. As hard as I continue to try to rest and trust God with what concerns me, I have suchhhh a hard time walking in joy even if I'm not crying. The stress that this bank stuff has caused me is absolutely monumental. Nothing in my adult life except Andy's sickness last January eclipses it. Now Andy is having chronic indigestion.....that makes me automatically jump the gun to thinking about something serious. Prob just reflux or maybe even gallbladder. But I don't want him to ever be sick again....ever. I don't want him to ever have a ct scan again....ever. I just want to be at peace and trust the good plans God has for me that are working together in the best possible way right now as we speak. Writing this out really helps me. I know this stress isn't good for sweet baby....

Speaking of baby--we think we have a name! Eliza Joy! I just love it!! Can't wait to meet her! It could still change but I kind of doubt it! Anna Claire can't wait for her to get here---she keeps saying "I hold baby in mommy's belly....baby cry.....I hold baby--baby coming?" So sweet!

09-11-13

I'm tired tonight. Been up since 4:45 when Juliana woke up for a bottle. So I ask Anna Claire to put me to bed. She does a thorough job! Off to bed, covers on, pray to Jesus, kisses and then as she is walking out says, "shhh!! No wake up Junia!" Hahahaha!!! I couldn't help but crack up!! That girl is always coming up with something!

Juliana is walking! Day 5 of walking more than crawling and she is really getting the knack! My baby is growing up! She had hand, foot and mouth disease this past weekend and has been a real pistol to deal with---I'm glad my sweet baby is showing back up now!

This was her last night after Anna Claire got through with her.....poor sweet girl! Needless to say, Mommy didn't know what was happening while i was cooking! She just loves sissy's attention, even if she does look like she endured a tribal ritual when she is done!!

They put in insulation today and finished the termite treatment for the termite bond. Yesterday they put up the vinyl under the carport, did some wiring stuff, blocked in the kitchen back door and patched that wall. I think sheetrock starts tomorrow and maybe brick also. It's coming along fabulously! So excited!!

09-04-13

Both girls are in bed early--I'm in our bedroom and I hear Anna Claire saying "get outta here" and two little girls giggling--and then it repeats again! So sweet! I adore seeing their relationship develop!

House remodel is looking amazing---better than i could've dreamed! Hoping another 2-3 weeks and we will be completely done.

Good pregnancy so far. Gained 13 pounds which is more than I had in mind but my stress level has been much higher than with the other two pregnancies. Bad headache tonight. Praying God grants me some real rest tonight and some relief from the stress soon. I've been really concerned about the permanent financing--it hit a snag and totally wigged me out. There's a ton of decisions to be made on every front with the remodel--Andy defers to my judgement on most of the aesthetic choices so I've been researching Pinterest, thinking it through and doubling back again. Lot of thinking.....

Add to it that the house is in disorder from having the garage space in disarray and the girls continue to strow (which is to be expected) but I feel like I work ALL THE TIME. I'm very tired.

Speaking of--I'm heading to bed. Love my family and am so thankful to have the opportunity to serve them, even if it does pour me out completely some days.