Bath time photos

Bryce's 1st bath in the big bathtub.

Bryce and Grant's 1st bath together

 Both boys loved their bath together. Grant kept pouring water on himself and Bryce would laugh so hard he couldn't breath. It was absolutely hilarious. I hope to catch it on my video camera next time. I'm so glad my boys love each other so. I know time will change their closeness but right now they both adore each other. I secretly hope this never changes!

Grant's surgery

Yesterday we had our first experience with one of our children being put to sleep. Grant's pee pee hole was not big enough, to be blunt. I can't remember the medical terms but basically they put him to sleep and cute his hole. I was very nervous for him. I thought he would be in a lot of pain and all doped up afterwards. Apparently kids are more resilient then I thought.
We had to be at the hospital at 6am. They were very quick about taking up back and getting things started. They gave Grant some liquid medicine that made him drowsy. It took about ten minutes before he started talking all crazy. He was hilarious. Andrew and I laughed. He was seeing double and making funny faces. The doctors took him back and gave him the "goofy gas" to get him asleep. Once asleep they put in his IV and his anesthesia. The procedure only took about ten minutes. The worst part was when he woke up from the anesthesia. He was disoriented and cried a good bit. The doctors assured me he wasn't in pain, just reacting to the medicine. Grant finally calmed down and went back to sleep. When he woke up he was fine. We had to wait until he peed before we could leave. Of course, the first time was painful but he finally went and we left the hospital around lunch. I'm so proud of Grant. He didn't freak out or anything. Sometimes he seems so much older then three. Being the mom that I am, I took several pictures to remember our first surgery.

 on our way at 5am

right before the medicine kicked in

look at my IV mom

watching cartoons

after the goofy medicine...seeing double

Wordless Wednesday

8 months

Happy 8 months Bryce. We love you!

Future Ideas

I was reading my Proverbs daily devotional earlier and decided to document an idea. The story was about a mother suggesting to be "breakfast buddies" with her child in hopes of getting him up and dressed quicker. She would get up early to be ready and would wake her child up in plenty of time to enjoy a meal together. I was thinking about how this is a great idea. When my boys get a little bit older I would love to do this. I decided to document this b/c I know years down the road I will no longer have that email. My blog is a place where I frequently go back and re-read post I have written....so what better place to post something that I strive to do. I think it will be good to become breakfast buddies. This can be a time when we pray and talk about the Lord while enjoying a meal together. I love to have family meals. In fact, we sit down every night together for our family meal. Grant is only three and is the slowest eater, mostly because he is too busy talking. So most nights we have had the family meal and he is still sitting there eating while momma cleans up the kitchen. I'm sure I will be begging him to sit down and talk during our family meal one day, so I should just enjoy this precious time. Becoming breakfast buddies is definitely something I want to do in the future. Grant is feed breakfast at school now but I know in just two short years he will be starting kindergarten. I think this will be a very influential time in his life and what better way to start off your day...with the Lord and your family.

"Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you." Psalm 143:8 (NLT)

Dessert

Thinks something might be wrong with my three year old. He asked for yogurt, milk, and blueberry craisans for dessert. Not typical three year old food.

Definitely not complaining though.

Thinking.......

Lately I have been doing a lot of thinking about my life. Things I need: to do, work on, move past, pray about, etc. I know I have said before I wanted this blog to be about everything and not just the great aspects of my life. And believe me there are a ton of GREAT aspects to my life. I have a wonderful family, great group of friends, reliable job (which is rare these days), roof over my head and food in my pantry.....what more could a girl want? So here goes a little bit about everything.

I was reading a blog today that really made me think. I take life for granted way to often. I spend so much time worrying about things I can't control and things I should have done. I should spend more time in the moment instead of worrying about the moment.  No one is guaranteed tomorrow. Yes, i've thought about this before but reading this blog about someone I know and her pregnancy complications just gets me thinking. I should spend more time playing that little farm game Grant likes instead of cleaning the house. I should hold Bryce and cuddle more instead of playing on the computer or whatever it is that is keeping me from that extra time with him. I should also make more time with the hubby. Life in our marriage is just as precious and not guaranteed.

Most importantly, I think I need to spend more time with my lord. Our family is a church going family. I volunteer at our church and we read Bible stories to Grant. I pray and thank the Lord for the blessing I have in my life. However,  I do believe that I need work on my relationship with the Lord. I think I need to make time to read my Bible. A few weeks ago, Andrew came home from work and mentioned us starting a Bible study together. I thought it was a very good idea. I was actually a little surprised this was something he wanted to do. But of course, we got busy and haven't started it yet. Maybe it is the Devil working on us. This is something that has been laid on my heart but once again overlooked. I was not brought up in church and talking openly about the Lord outside of church is still hard for me. Some of you may not understand that, but it is another thing I need to work on. I know in my heart where I am in my walk and where I would like to be. I also know that I am a sinner and will continue to be a sinner throughout this process. I have hope that this journey will improve my parenting, my marriage, and my friendships. I know putting the Lord first is important and I struggle with it most days. I know I will not always understand why things happen but that my Lord has a greater plan, far better then any plan of mine.

just some sentences

Last night I had a girls night out with some women from work. We went to eat mexican and watched the movie Magic Mike.  I had a great time. It is nice to go out with friends and forget about getting kids feed, bathed, and in the bed for one night. The movie was full hot men and wonderful dancing. I think it is definitley one I will buy on DVD.

Grant went to school this morning in his "fatman" outfit. That is what he calls Batman outfit. He looked so cute I couldn't resist letting him wear it to school. Bryce is feeling better. He has an ear infection and Broncialitis. I stayed out of work with him Friday and took him to the doctor. He is also getting his front teeth in. I can't believe he will have four teeth soon. He is growing way too FAST. Andrew has started running and playing basketball more. He says I called him fat.... which I didn't say in those words. I did however indicate that he could use a little exercise. I think he will feel better and be less moody which, I will love.

Tomorrow is the 4th of July. We are going to our friends Whitney and Wade's house to swim and grill out. I am very excited. I think we will have a great day. The weather is so hot lately. Grant can't even go outside and play. So it will be nice to be able to go outside and be in the water. This month is also my birthday and my neice Maddie's birthday. So we will have some celebrating to do later this month.