tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236009352008-09-05T14:58:24.407-05:00"I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth." Ps 34:1 ESVTwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comBlogger450125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-52304326457783731622008-09-03T09:01:00.002-05:002008-09-03T09:08:09.126-05:00

I don't mean to complain, just to ask - how long does it take for two year old molars to come in, anyway?! This has been, by far, the worst tooth emerging experience in our family thus far. I feel horrible continuing to pump Aaron full of Motrin, so we've been doing 1/2 doses except for at night. I also feel sorry for the poor kid, it's taking such a toll on his little personality that it has

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-28200008896154374122008-09-02T06:21:00.002-05:002008-09-02T06:36:49.722-05:00

A looong time ago, I wrote a post about Clean Films just in time for them to go out of business. Ooops. Well, in our search for a similar product, we found something we love even more. ClearPlay - a DVD player with customizable editing capability. Don't ask me how it works, I don't know. All I know is that we can watch movies from Netflix or the video store and this wonder-machine edits out

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-76999975996499508272008-09-02T06:05:00.002-05:002008-09-02T06:09:02.158-05:00

Here is a great post reminding us as women of our true and highest calling.

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-28189008348485896052008-09-01T12:37:00.003-05:002008-09-01T12:49:20.367-05:00

This weekend has been a great one - Michael is home, able to work on various projects we need to complete! Hurray! I'm hoping to hit some of the Labor Day sales later today, and we also are excitedly anticipating a visit from some friends this week. We are looking forward to some catching up and fellowship. It's been entirely too long!!! And happy due date to me! I never anticipated having

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-68468546022428056392008-08-30T13:52:00.003-05:002008-08-30T13:59:39.882-05:00

Michael & Dad are working on the last steps necessary before our siding project "officially" starts. This means a lot of things - more shelving in the garage means more boxes out of the house and Evan's room can finally begin to come together. (He wasn't due until Monday, remember...NOT that I am complaining AT ALL!!) I'm so thankful for God's provision that will allow us to get our siding on

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-20825278165633338852008-08-29T07:52:00.004-05:002008-08-29T07:57:00.925-05:00

I don't know about you, but when I get focused on me and my world, I tend to get a little discouraged. Or grumpy. One of the best ways to get out of the funk is to focus on and pray for others and their needs. Be sure to check out Richelle's post for a concerted opportunity to love others through prayer.

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-67002740593152100122008-08-28T18:36:00.002-05:002008-08-28T18:44:21.706-05:00

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-54054417914909833882008-08-28T10:11:00.002-05:002008-08-28T10:19:31.068-05:00

Life is going pretty well, the adjustment is coming along. Aaron's sleep has become erratic, perhaps as a side effect of teething, or a little brother. Hopefully the former. He's up at the crack of dawn or slightly before. Evan's still too little to be expected to sleep through the night, although we are hoping for the time to be soon. 3-4 hour stretches are fine, but it sure was easier the

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-30686005750489521772008-08-27T06:18:00.001-05:002008-08-27T06:18:00.194-05:00

On Monday, toward the end of Aaron's nap, I poured myself a cup of decaf and sat down to nurse Evan. I finished my coffee with about an inch to spare in the cup - more often than not, my coffee gets too cold for me to enjoy it all the way to the end. Unless I'm drinking it with a friend and we are only chatting and drinking, but that hasn't happened in awhile. So then Aaron got up and I went

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-49942688328980032372008-08-26T08:27:00.006-05:002008-08-26T08:39:07.688-05:00

Over the past week, my blog reader has notified me of over 300 blog posts that I "need" to read. I cut my subscriptions by half, and still have quite a few to read. I have problems letting go. Yesterday was great, thank you all for your prayers! I actually got a whole hour's worth of napping in. That is a luxury around here and at any house with a toddler, I am sure. I'm desperately

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-16467666703801277202008-08-25T06:53:00.003-05:002008-08-25T11:24:34.283-05:00

Today is the big day. Today I begin life caring for multiple children on my own. Today is the first day I am outnumbered. I know that some of you are chuckling, having successfully transitioned through this phase. I know some of you are feeling empathy for me (bless you) and some of you are laughing at me flat out with your "wait 'til you have more kids than hands" thoughts and your memories

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-75088806858999422342008-08-22T15:16:00.004-05:002008-08-22T15:29:50.795-05:00

Michael has a black dense foam wedge he uses to work on his back, and the other night, Aaron decided to use it as a starting block, all on his own. He was saying "Ready, Set, GO!" and taking off across the living room. We haven't really watched that much of this year's Olympic Games, but apparently the starting blocks made a big impact. And so did the swim events. Aaron now loves to "

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-76433817355278257792008-08-21T11:18:00.001-05:002008-08-21T11:19:59.591-05:00

Here is a video, a small taste of what Aaron thinks of Evan. It's so fun.

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-72282499357652527052008-08-18T22:49:00.003-05:002008-08-19T19:39:45.987-05:00

For all who are wondering...here are the details. Thursday, we stayed up late, getting ready for our garage sale. I talked to Andrea for awhile and she said something to the effect of "you're not overdoing it are you?" and I responded something like, "What's the worst that can happen? I can have the baby?" Little did I know. Friday morning we were up around 6:30 or so and I was having some

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-45242326127302773762008-08-18T14:33:00.003-05:002008-08-18T14:41:40.170-05:00

Later this week I will be posting more details of our birth story, which Definitely a Work of God that took place this last week, but here are a few more - I'm thankful that my parents are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary (they have the cutest pictures posted) and also thankful for my wonderful husband, who is taking great care of all of us here at our house. What has God been doing

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-26433200060558767832008-08-15T18:57:00.003-05:002008-08-15T19:12:11.235-05:00

So, doesn't every family need a great birth story? Here's ours. 1. Crazy pregnant lady trying to get everything done before the baby arrives (hurry, hurry, we only have two weeks!) decides to conduct a garage sale. 2. Crazy pregnant lady decides to invite backup (mom & dad) mostly for childcare purposes. 3. The morning of the garage sale, crazy pregnant lady has contractions and calls the

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-41735633054248322382008-08-14T06:24:00.002-05:002008-08-14T06:32:05.534-05:00

Lately I've been enjoying the hilarious and insightful words of Jenni, mom of 12, over at One Thing. Today, she posted this letter, written by her eldest daughter to the first grandbaby, yet to be born. It made me cry. And maybe just because I am pregnant, but still. I'm having a garage sale, starting tomorrow. I guess my emotions aren't the only thing that went haywire due to pregnancy. My

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-89361275189907060462008-08-13T14:44:00.003-05:002008-08-13T14:58:20.030-05:00

Today's OB visit included an ultrasound, to check on the size of the baby. It sure beats a glucose test any day. He/she is measuring right around 7 lbs, in the 57th percentile. (Aaron was 8bs 3oz at birth) The ultrasound tech at our office is so nice, and today she said, "You can't get much more average than that!" I got to bring home these great shots of our little one's profile and face

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-465615409545816892008-08-12T22:24:00.002-05:002008-08-12T22:29:44.801-05:00

Well at 37 plus weeks pregnant (and counting!) I can officially say that I've said goodbye to my "tiny" baby belly. Thankfully I'm still holding steady as far as a gradual weight gain goes and am praising the Lord that swelling has been kept to a minimum. I can still wear my shoes this time around. However. Yesterday and today have been a completely new lesson in trusting God at all times.

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-10954178503199569212008-08-11T06:31:00.007-05:002008-08-11T11:11:06.964-05:00

This weekend was interesting. God was definitely at work, and we had some high points and low points. At least, from our perspective! Aaron caught a yucky case of the sniffles this week, and has been feeling pretty miserable. I caught it from him and we are both still recovering. However, I was able to spend time getting my brain on track and remembering that while it might not be fun to

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-14003878351365815412008-08-11T05:17:00.000-05:002008-08-11T07:20:49.079-05:00

How long has it been since you were this happy? This is Aaron, enjoying one of his favorite games, "Daddy, pretend you're not going to, but then throw me on the bed." Somehow, I think you have to be approximately 34 inches tall to really enjoy this. Much taller, and you just start wondering how many visits to the chiropractor it will take to correct the damage. But isn't that face priceless?

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-84897391931682838272008-08-09T07:16:00.003-05:002008-08-10T07:16:15.531-05:00

SHANNON SMITH! Congratulations, you have won the Birthday Celebration Goody Bag! (I've sent her an email to let her know the happy news.) Thank you all so much for leaving your comments and for helping to make my birthday very, very happy. I am so blessed. I hope all of you have an enjoyable weekend - "we" are going to be doing further work on our siding and garage storage project. What

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-77160740246413697052008-08-08T16:04:00.004-05:002008-08-08T16:09:21.857-05:00

If you would like to win my birthday goody bag, or just be really nice and let me know you're reading, don't forget to leave a comment here! Tomorrow morning, I'm posting the winner!! Also, funny story for your Friday: Michael & I recently dropped off a prescription to be filled and wanted to check to make sure our insurance copay would not be through the roof BEFORE we filled it. The girl

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-18026823997077121992008-08-07T06:21:00.003-05:002008-08-07T06:34:39.640-05:00

In the early morning, I am sometimes able to sit, read, and enjoy a little silence. I wonder if I can stock up? I'm pretty sure my life is about to take a much more noisy course! I have never been what anyone would call a "cheerful morning person" but as I grow older I have at least begun to recognize the value of rising early. There is something so peaceful about waking up to a quiet house

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600935.post-21596503474936434912008-08-06T07:47:00.002-05:002008-08-06T08:49:58.985-05:00

Last night I was surprised by a solid hour and a half of baby movement. I hadn't eaten anything funky or full of sugar, so I was definitely taken off guard. This movement was pretty intense, putting a L.O.T. of pressure that I would normally say only would be felt in labor. It honestly felt like the baby was trying to swim out of my body. Interesting. So at 11:15 (after about 45 minutes of

TwoMuthshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160352727815500872twomuths@gmail.com