Why is Kirby already 4 months old? Well, Lauren, because she was born on August 23rd, that is why! Where in the world does the time go? I now fully understand how people say, "You just have grown up so fast!" I used to look at them like they were ridiculous and from outer space - for me it seemed to go by as slow as molasses on a Sunday. Life has been crazy busy. I can not wait for the day when I do not have to get up and rush to get Kirby and myself ready and out the door. June - you can get here as quickly as you want. Just keep Kirby at 4 months old and let everything else pass by, then we can pick back up her aging process in June. Ha, if only!
She is doing wonderfully! She is definitely "fearfully and wonderfully made"! She has her daddy's strong will. She is still in her hip brace, unfortunately. They say it is making progress but still too lax. They want everything to get much tighter now. Blah! At least they gave us a pink brace this time. I was determined that if she had to wear it any longer that we were going to get a girl version! I win! She loves taking a bath still - I hope that never changes. That is what I look forward to at the end of the school day. I know that when I get home I get to play with her for about an hour before she is ready for bath time and bed. For the most part she is still sleeping through the night (she goes down around 6:45 and sleeps until about 6). The last 2 weeks she has woken up twice, one set while we were out of town (to be expected) and then last night. She had shots yesterday so she was not her normal self at all. She does not like tummy time, still, but is getting better. She pushes her self up for a about 30 seconds and then makes herself roll over. She babbles all the time and smiles a lot. We have gotten a few really good Santa belly laughs out of her, but nothing like what she did for my grandmother and mom. She really likes laughing at her Grammy and GiGi. She really seemed to enjoy visiting in Montgomery. It was a long trip (8 days) but well worth the hassle. It seemed like we took a Uhaul worth of stuff up there, but being gone that long I wanted to make sleepy time as normal as possible. CR got to go hunting with dad and Ryan in Mississippi. Even though it was unsuccessful due to the lack of rain, they still had a good time with each other. "Long trip" is about all they wanted to say the night they got back, but over the last week I have heard some really good stories. It was great to see E and Kyleigh. Even though we had to bunk at my grandma's house, we still got to see them everyday. Ray and Brody were around some as well, and it was nice to have them join us in the Christmas festivities. Next year they will officially be one big family, so that will make everything that much better I am sure. Mom and I got to spend some time together as well, which I always enjoy bonding with her. Dad and I did not get to go on any of our long walks, but we did get some great visiting time. I love to see God work. Others may not see it and understand it fully, but I do, and He is up to something big. We also got to visit with the extended family and I am so excited to say that Jenny accepted Christ to be her Lord and Savior. Like I said, He is up to something big; I have been praying specifically for her for a long time. Praise the Lord. She seems to be doing ok, but is still taking treatments and in some pain. Pray for a miracle that only God can do. He is always up to something big! We got to meet up with Kevin, Bethany, Nathan and some of the Rod clan. So excited that Kirby and Nathan have gotten to see each other in October, November, and December! From the looks of the upcoming year, so far in January, February and March they have dates too! Yay for friends in the making!! Friends, CR, just friends!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Blessed beyond belief
This morning on my way to work, K-love had listeners calling in and describing their December in 3 words. Immediately I had the thought, "Blessed beyond measure." Being that I am an English teacher and that we just finished Shakespeare and alliteration, I changed it to "Blessed beyond belief"! I can not begin to believe how blessed I am.
1. I have a Savior who sent His son to die for me and my stupidness.
2. I have a husband who knows all of my flaws and still loves me even more.
3. I have a 4 month old daughter who I prayed for since I can remember - and we tried for so long to get. God knew His plan and His timing was perfect.
4. Kirby has aunts, uncles, and great aunts and uncles that she loves dearly! She even has an outfit that says so (My aunt rocks!)
5. Kirby has both sets of grandparents alive and in the same state as us. This is a huge blessing!
6. Kirby has great grandparents on both sides! She has Great-grandma Hemken, Great-Grandma Quallen, and Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Cave. How awesome!
7. Even though I hate leaving to it every day, I am thankful and blessed to have a job. Since I do not want to have it right now, it seems more like a burden, but I know there are many people out there who pray for a job like mine.
8. Kirby gets to go to her granny's house every day instead of day care.
9. We have a roof over our head (and a brand-new roof at that!).
10. For the most part, we are all healthy. Kirby (should) get to take off her brace at the end of this month. She had a good doctor visit yesterday, other than being constipated, and can start baby food in a few days! I have a small lump on the side of my arm that is getting tested (xrays yesterday ...waiting results.) but overall we are in good condition!
11. I have a best friend who I don't get to see very often, but when I do it is like we haven't even missed a beat. Bethany is so near and dear to my heart, and I am so thankful that God gave us babies close in age so they can grow up together! Funny story - we were right at 12 weeks apart as far as due dates go and then they were both born about 3 weeks early. Crazy?!
12. I have a Christmas tree up with presents underneath - materialistic, maybe, but I am thankful to be able to give during this season as a representation of what Christ gave for us.
My cup runneth over and I know there are many more things that I am so blessed to have! These were just my thoughts on the way to work this morning. I am blessed to have so many people in my life and to have relationships with them. I know relationships are one thing I take for granted because they come easily to me; there are many people in this world that do not have anybody because of past disputes, grudges, or misunderstandings. I often find myself praying for people like that during this time of year. If you have someone you love and want to mend a relationship with, do it now. Do not wait until tomorrow or next year --- time goes fast (read my last post!) and you never want to loose these precious moments.
1. I have a Savior who sent His son to die for me and my stupidness.
2. I have a husband who knows all of my flaws and still loves me even more.
3. I have a 4 month old daughter who I prayed for since I can remember - and we tried for so long to get. God knew His plan and His timing was perfect.
4. Kirby has aunts, uncles, and great aunts and uncles that she loves dearly! She even has an outfit that says so (My aunt rocks!)
5. Kirby has both sets of grandparents alive and in the same state as us. This is a huge blessing!
6. Kirby has great grandparents on both sides! She has Great-grandma Hemken, Great-Grandma Quallen, and Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Cave. How awesome!
7. Even though I hate leaving to it every day, I am thankful and blessed to have a job. Since I do not want to have it right now, it seems more like a burden, but I know there are many people out there who pray for a job like mine.
8. Kirby gets to go to her granny's house every day instead of day care.
9. We have a roof over our head (and a brand-new roof at that!).
10. For the most part, we are all healthy. Kirby (should) get to take off her brace at the end of this month. She had a good doctor visit yesterday, other than being constipated, and can start baby food in a few days! I have a small lump on the side of my arm that is getting tested (xrays yesterday ...waiting results.) but overall we are in good condition!
11. I have a best friend who I don't get to see very often, but when I do it is like we haven't even missed a beat. Bethany is so near and dear to my heart, and I am so thankful that God gave us babies close in age so they can grow up together! Funny story - we were right at 12 weeks apart as far as due dates go and then they were both born about 3 weeks early. Crazy?!
12. I have a Christmas tree up with presents underneath - materialistic, maybe, but I am thankful to be able to give during this season as a representation of what Christ gave for us.
My cup runneth over and I know there are many more things that I am so blessed to have! These were just my thoughts on the way to work this morning. I am blessed to have so many people in my life and to have relationships with them. I know relationships are one thing I take for granted because they come easily to me; there are many people in this world that do not have anybody because of past disputes, grudges, or misunderstandings. I often find myself praying for people like that during this time of year. If you have someone you love and want to mend a relationship with, do it now. Do not wait until tomorrow or next year --- time goes fast (read my last post!) and you never want to loose these precious moments.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Time
"Time is of the essence."
"So much to do and so little time."
"Carpe Diem!"
"Don't count every hour in the day, but make every hour in the day count."
There are so many cliches out there about time, however, they are all very true and pertinent. Time is very much of the essence, if you do not breathe it in, it will pass you by. There is always way more to do than there are hours in a day. You must cease the moment or it will be gone in the blink of an eye. You must make every second, minute, and every hour of every day count for something. As a Christian, it is very important to me to have relationships with people. Building relationships helps me to be more comfortable about sharing the gospel. I know you can share about God without having a relationship with someone, but it is easier for me to build the relationship and allow God's love and light to shine through me and for people to say, "What is it that you have? I want that peace and happiness!" Building relationships takes time. People often think that can happen over night, and it can not. Trust and love must be established and that takes time. I feel like lately many of my relationships have not had their "upkeep" time because of everything going on. Believe it or not, relationships is on my list of to do's for this week. You know, make that phone call and say, "Hey, how is life ... I have missed you!" My hope is to make at least two of those calls this week.
The reason that time has really been on my heart this past week is because it is just so darn precious to me. Saturday night CR and I sat down with Kitty's computer and looked at older photographs of Kirby, the twins, and from Thanksgiving two years ago. I remember crying that Thanksgiving morning because I wanted to be thankful for a pregnancy, and it just was not happening. God had a plan, but I could not see it in the fog of the moment. I needed to give Him time. It was so much fun looking at the twins' pictures from when they were learning to crawl. It just seems like yesterday they were born, and now they are off with their parents learning new things and pursuing the great commission. Oh how I wish we had more time with them this past summer. Kirby's pictures almost look like a completely different baby. She was so tiny in her clothes ... they practically swallowed her. I looked at the picture of the first time I got to hold her (almost 2 hours after I had her!!!) and I just stared at it for a few minutes. Oh that time was so precious to me, but little did I know how hard it was going to be to go back to work. Now every moment I get to hold her, I just breathe in and smell her, hug her, and try to notice every little thing about her. Yesterday she sat on my lap for a good thirty minutes just talking away. She was trying to mimic my voice. This morning she sat in her bumbo while I got ready to go to work. Every second I get with her in a day is so, so precious to me. I only get about three or four waking hours a day with her, so I try to make the best of every bit of that. That is why I have not had as much time to spend on relationships, working out, or doing much to the house. I keep every thing up, but that is about it ... no getting ahead right now!
I am very much looking forward to the Christmas break. I know that too will go by way too quickly, but it will be two full weeks that I get to spend with our precious gift from God.
"So much to do and so little time."
"Carpe Diem!"
"Don't count every hour in the day, but make every hour in the day count."
There are so many cliches out there about time, however, they are all very true and pertinent. Time is very much of the essence, if you do not breathe it in, it will pass you by. There is always way more to do than there are hours in a day. You must cease the moment or it will be gone in the blink of an eye. You must make every second, minute, and every hour of every day count for something. As a Christian, it is very important to me to have relationships with people. Building relationships helps me to be more comfortable about sharing the gospel. I know you can share about God without having a relationship with someone, but it is easier for me to build the relationship and allow God's love and light to shine through me and for people to say, "What is it that you have? I want that peace and happiness!" Building relationships takes time. People often think that can happen over night, and it can not. Trust and love must be established and that takes time. I feel like lately many of my relationships have not had their "upkeep" time because of everything going on. Believe it or not, relationships is on my list of to do's for this week. You know, make that phone call and say, "Hey, how is life ... I have missed you!" My hope is to make at least two of those calls this week.
The reason that time has really been on my heart this past week is because it is just so darn precious to me. Saturday night CR and I sat down with Kitty's computer and looked at older photographs of Kirby, the twins, and from Thanksgiving two years ago. I remember crying that Thanksgiving morning because I wanted to be thankful for a pregnancy, and it just was not happening. God had a plan, but I could not see it in the fog of the moment. I needed to give Him time. It was so much fun looking at the twins' pictures from when they were learning to crawl. It just seems like yesterday they were born, and now they are off with their parents learning new things and pursuing the great commission. Oh how I wish we had more time with them this past summer. Kirby's pictures almost look like a completely different baby. She was so tiny in her clothes ... they practically swallowed her. I looked at the picture of the first time I got to hold her (almost 2 hours after I had her!!!) and I just stared at it for a few minutes. Oh that time was so precious to me, but little did I know how hard it was going to be to go back to work. Now every moment I get to hold her, I just breathe in and smell her, hug her, and try to notice every little thing about her. Yesterday she sat on my lap for a good thirty minutes just talking away. She was trying to mimic my voice. This morning she sat in her bumbo while I got ready to go to work. Every second I get with her in a day is so, so precious to me. I only get about three or four waking hours a day with her, so I try to make the best of every bit of that. That is why I have not had as much time to spend on relationships, working out, or doing much to the house. I keep every thing up, but that is about it ... no getting ahead right now!
I am very much looking forward to the Christmas break. I know that too will go by way too quickly, but it will be two full weeks that I get to spend with our precious gift from God.
"Every good and perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the Father who does not change like the shifting shadows." James 1:17
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
It's been almost a month!
I can't believe I have not had a chance to post something on here in almost a month. Crazy! I love my blessed life, but I hate that I do not even have a chance to take a deep breath right now. I really do not like this rushing around all the time, especially with work. I can not wait for my Mary Kay business to replace my school income. It will happen, it can happen, God can make it work! :)
I am on my lunch break at school right now so I can't post any pictures. Stay tuned ... Saturday I will hopefully get a chance to post some pictures of precious Nathan and Kirby playing together, as well as Thanksgiving pictures with the family.
Kirby is 14 weeks already. I honestly can not believe how quickly it has already flown by. She is really into smiling and giggling right now. Especially when she is eating and almost done. She unlatches and gives me the biggest grins. I have to remind myself not to talk to her or look at her until she is "all done" or she will never finish. I blesses my heart every time, though. She loves her Bumbo ... they are the best things ever invented. They are really helping her learn to sit on her own. She is already super strong, but the Bumbo is really helping with the core muscles. We put animals on her tray and she talks to them for about 10 minutes at a time. This morning when CR went to pick her up out of it, SHE REACHED FOR HIM. It was the most adorable thing ever. CR took her to the orthopedic again on Monday and the doctor said she still needs to wear the brace ... boo! Hopefully this is the last month. He said we are super close, and if they didn't have sonograms he would probably take it off, but since he can see it is still slightly out of socket, to leave it on again. Pray with us that we can stop after December. 4 months is enough if you ask me!
Stay tuned for pics on Saturday. Love and cherish you all ...
I am on my lunch break at school right now so I can't post any pictures. Stay tuned ... Saturday I will hopefully get a chance to post some pictures of precious Nathan and Kirby playing together, as well as Thanksgiving pictures with the family.
Kirby is 14 weeks already. I honestly can not believe how quickly it has already flown by. She is really into smiling and giggling right now. Especially when she is eating and almost done. She unlatches and gives me the biggest grins. I have to remind myself not to talk to her or look at her until she is "all done" or she will never finish. I blesses my heart every time, though. She loves her Bumbo ... they are the best things ever invented. They are really helping her learn to sit on her own. She is already super strong, but the Bumbo is really helping with the core muscles. We put animals on her tray and she talks to them for about 10 minutes at a time. This morning when CR went to pick her up out of it, SHE REACHED FOR HIM. It was the most adorable thing ever. CR took her to the orthopedic again on Monday and the doctor said she still needs to wear the brace ... boo! Hopefully this is the last month. He said we are super close, and if they didn't have sonograms he would probably take it off, but since he can see it is still slightly out of socket, to leave it on again. Pray with us that we can stop after December. 4 months is enough if you ask me!
Stay tuned for pics on Saturday. Love and cherish you all ...
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