Fall: 2013
Wow. Wow. Wow. If you would have told me two months ago what the next two months would have looked like I would have said, "NO WAY." I still can't believe all that has happened...it's time to do a little catching up on this blog...which I'm SO behind on. Simultaneously these are the things I'm thankful for...here is my annual November thankgiving blog... :)
We bought a house. And moved. And tore up all the carpet in it. And painted the trim. And painted every room. What a whirlwind. I give my incredible husband so much credit. I've been so exhausted with this pregnancy that I was not the best help. I did what I could but he had many more 3:00am mornings alone working on projects than typical. And we are settling in. Actually we were pretty settled in within the first week...but its feeling like home. It really is a dream. We are pinching ourselves. A beautiful house, a nice big back yard and the space our family can use to grow in to. It's incredible. The whole process has been quite unbelievable...how it all came together. (I'll have another post about that soon)...There hasn't been a day that has gone by since we've lived here that I haven't just looked in awe at where we are. I'm praying that we will never take this space for granted. We truly want it to be a house of hospitality and love...so I'm entrusting this gift to the Lord to allow us to use it in that way.
The work at the parish has completely taken off. We've been given such great opportunities to share the mission of evangelization...with staff, with teachers, with parish leadership. And through it all-Michael and I have been doing it together. It's been such a blessing to be working together for the mission of the church. Amazing. It's totally made our marriage stronger...and been such a mutual blessing.
Michael's full-time position with Young Life is kicking up! It's incredible. The support and encouragement from unexpected places has been a blessing. There have been tight months, when we thought we would go into deficit but God has been faithful and people have been generous. What a gift and what a test of faith...it's still unbelievable...but God keeps blessing it and telling us this is the right path.
Jackson is growing and learning so much. He's learned how to rhyme, he's getting how to spell, he's writing out words and he's asking a lot more 'how' questions. He continues to be a total joy...full of life and zest. At least once a day he erupts with an excited expression on his face at some new discovery.
And Addie Rose. :) Addie has spent the last week with Grandma and Grandpa Weitl in Carroll. I needed a break. The past two months of moving, photography (busiest season) and work have left me exhausted, worn and physically sick. I called for respite of some sort and my family took on Addie Rose. I'm so thankful. I can't believe how much I needed the rest and down time...but not having her has really left me to reflect on this little girl this week.
I ached to be pregnant with her. It took us longer than I thought it would to welcome her into the world. I could go back and read blogs and journal entries of trying to let go and just trust that God would bring us another baby. And then finding out that He did...and then finding out it was a little girl. I was shocked...amazed...humbled. And then she came. I can't explain the bond I felt with this little one...
And then she hit 18 months...and she discovered that she knew what she wanted. And yet she couldn't communicate it...so we started to experience the whining stage and that continued for a few months... then I got pregnant again..I didn't think I would get so emotionally frustrated or exhausted from her...from this little being that I love so much...I have given her a rough time. I have pegged her as moody or needy...but I have learned a little about my attitude towards her while she has been gone this week.
I would take her stubborn, rolling eyes, iknowwhatiwant personality any. day. over not having experienced her. I am just so incredibly thankful that God gave us to her when He did...and that I get to experience this little girl. It has been a blessing to have some time with Jackson this week but I miss her...and I'm thankful that she is coming home tomorrow. Addelyn Rose-you make life interesting...and you definitely have stolen my heart. While you may have a moody and stubborn side...you have a heart that aches to be held, a sweet sweet disposition (when you want to), a giving soul and a loving personality. So ready to hug you again tomorrow. :)
And baby number 3 is at 31 weeks. WHAT??? How did that happen? It really hit me how far in the process we are when a friend of mine who was due only two weeks before me delivered early. (Prayers for her little guy Will who is doing good but could use prayers so that he has a quick recovery out of the NICU). I can't believe we are here...we are so close to welcoming this little one-and my goodness I know we are in for a shock to the system to go back to another baby. But how blessed are we to have three kiddos? How amazing it is to watch them grow. Yeah I may not be blogging daily or taking all the pics of them that I like to (seriously on my to-do list) but I did sit with Jackson tonight and watch a movie, I have been reading more books to them...and I've been trying to enjoy the moments. I know they just need less of all that excess of more of me. Praying I have the energy to give that to them. :)
There is our life in a nutshell. Lots of little details I've left out...but overall it has been an awesomely blessed fall. A little too busy but full of a lot of life!
We bought a house. And moved. And tore up all the carpet in it. And painted the trim. And painted every room. What a whirlwind. I give my incredible husband so much credit. I've been so exhausted with this pregnancy that I was not the best help. I did what I could but he had many more 3:00am mornings alone working on projects than typical. And we are settling in. Actually we were pretty settled in within the first week...but its feeling like home. It really is a dream. We are pinching ourselves. A beautiful house, a nice big back yard and the space our family can use to grow in to. It's incredible. The whole process has been quite unbelievable...how it all came together. (I'll have another post about that soon)...There hasn't been a day that has gone by since we've lived here that I haven't just looked in awe at where we are. I'm praying that we will never take this space for granted. We truly want it to be a house of hospitality and love...so I'm entrusting this gift to the Lord to allow us to use it in that way.
The work at the parish has completely taken off. We've been given such great opportunities to share the mission of evangelization...with staff, with teachers, with parish leadership. And through it all-Michael and I have been doing it together. It's been such a blessing to be working together for the mission of the church. Amazing. It's totally made our marriage stronger...and been such a mutual blessing.
Michael's full-time position with Young Life is kicking up! It's incredible. The support and encouragement from unexpected places has been a blessing. There have been tight months, when we thought we would go into deficit but God has been faithful and people have been generous. What a gift and what a test of faith...it's still unbelievable...but God keeps blessing it and telling us this is the right path.
Jackson is growing and learning so much. He's learned how to rhyme, he's getting how to spell, he's writing out words and he's asking a lot more 'how' questions. He continues to be a total joy...full of life and zest. At least once a day he erupts with an excited expression on his face at some new discovery.
And Addie Rose. :) Addie has spent the last week with Grandma and Grandpa Weitl in Carroll. I needed a break. The past two months of moving, photography (busiest season) and work have left me exhausted, worn and physically sick. I called for respite of some sort and my family took on Addie Rose. I'm so thankful. I can't believe how much I needed the rest and down time...but not having her has really left me to reflect on this little girl this week.
I ached to be pregnant with her. It took us longer than I thought it would to welcome her into the world. I could go back and read blogs and journal entries of trying to let go and just trust that God would bring us another baby. And then finding out that He did...and then finding out it was a little girl. I was shocked...amazed...humbled. And then she came. I can't explain the bond I felt with this little one...
And then she hit 18 months...and she discovered that she knew what she wanted. And yet she couldn't communicate it...so we started to experience the whining stage and that continued for a few months... then I got pregnant again..I didn't think I would get so emotionally frustrated or exhausted from her...from this little being that I love so much...I have given her a rough time. I have pegged her as moody or needy...but I have learned a little about my attitude towards her while she has been gone this week.
I would take her stubborn, rolling eyes, iknowwhatiwant personality any. day. over not having experienced her. I am just so incredibly thankful that God gave us to her when He did...and that I get to experience this little girl. It has been a blessing to have some time with Jackson this week but I miss her...and I'm thankful that she is coming home tomorrow. Addelyn Rose-you make life interesting...and you definitely have stolen my heart. While you may have a moody and stubborn side...you have a heart that aches to be held, a sweet sweet disposition (when you want to), a giving soul and a loving personality. So ready to hug you again tomorrow. :)
And baby number 3 is at 31 weeks. WHAT??? How did that happen? It really hit me how far in the process we are when a friend of mine who was due only two weeks before me delivered early. (Prayers for her little guy Will who is doing good but could use prayers so that he has a quick recovery out of the NICU). I can't believe we are here...we are so close to welcoming this little one-and my goodness I know we are in for a shock to the system to go back to another baby. But how blessed are we to have three kiddos? How amazing it is to watch them grow. Yeah I may not be blogging daily or taking all the pics of them that I like to (seriously on my to-do list) but I did sit with Jackson tonight and watch a movie, I have been reading more books to them...and I've been trying to enjoy the moments. I know they just need less of all that excess of more of me. Praying I have the energy to give that to them. :)
There is our life in a nutshell. Lots of little details I've left out...but overall it has been an awesomely blessed fall. A little too busy but full of a lot of life!
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