Let's see...where to begin. Hmmmmm...you all know I am pregnant. We were definitely suprised, not shocked though. I might have cried a little bit. Mostly out of fear...I mean three kids under three is a bit much for someone who likes to pretend they've got it all together. But I quickly gathered myself, counted my blessings and started pounding toast with strawberry jam (my main source of food for the first 12 weeks.) Glad I am past that sick part and I can start (ok, attempt) to eat a little more healthy so I do not blow up like beached whale.
Other than pregnancy I am just trying to deal with and have a good attitude about the climate here where we are currently living. Sadly, I haven't been to great on the good attitude part. But boy it is hard. I just want to send my kids outside, take them to the park and not feel like I am cooped up in my house all day...but spring is coming...right??? (kirra...right??!!!)
My kids seem to have caught a constant cold. I feel like they have been sick for months, mostly Macalan and it is such a bummer because it makes me even more wary of taking them out and about. All that to say, I CANNOT wait for summer!!! My in-laws have a pool and I know I will be over there alot tiring the boys out and letting them run wild.
My sweet husband flew my mom out here for my birthday, which was the best gift ever! We were able to spend some really fun time together, even a day in the city! My sister also joined us out here for my birthday too and I was so blessed to have a little get together with family and some dear friends to celebrate (kirra sue-can you email me the pics...pretty please :)
Also, when my mom left, my sister and I then picked up two of our friends from Cali that came out the visit. We had a girls weekend in Indiana and it was such a great time of catching up, fun shopping in Noblesville, and eating way too much yummy food...we even slaved for hours to make the pioneer womens cinnamon rolls. (ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!!!! They were amazing and I still feel a little bit sick when I think of how many I ate.!!!) It will definitely be something I will make when we have company one day because they were awesome!
My dad continues to heal from the pnemonia (i will never spell it right. i am giving up.) and has not been able to continue treatment yet, but hopefully monday he will pick up where he left off. He has four more weeks of treatment, then they will hopefully do another cat-scan and see what is going on there.
I am continually being challenged to look for the blessings in my life and not the negatives. I will be honest it has been a really hard few months out here, moving away from my family and coming to a new place, not having a home church and missing our friends, but I am trying (I say trying because sin creeps in SO often) to have an eternal perspective. Whenever I complain now, I think of those in nations like Haiti, who had nothing to begin with and then lost all they had. God continues to be gracious to me and my little family and I am thankful that He gives grace abundantly!
Here are just a few pics of the kiddos. Taeden is definitely going through an akward camera phase, he is either making a goofy face or "smiling" which doesn't come out that good :) so they are mostly of Mac. They are getting so big...just signed Taeden up for preschool...time really is flying!!!
Mac just got his first big boy hair cut...it made him look instantly older. sad.
my mom and her grandboys. they just adored having her here! me too!
Mac lives in his uggs that were once taedens. he is a little peanut!
loves bathtime!
daddy and taeden
mac again...
5 comments:
Cait-so good to hear from you. Happy belated birthday, it sounded like it was super fun. I have made those cinnamon rolls and they are gooooood! So excited for your pregnancy too! Congrats on that, I will pray for a girl :) hehe. Or do you want a boy? Either way, can't wait! Tell Brandon hi for us too! Praying for you guys!
Cait! Thanks for the update! Love them! Nat is currently here and told me all about her trip! So much fun! She had me laughing about her and Sara buying all of Hobby Lobby!!! Sad, I was so close to you guys but definitely couldn't have made it! We need to plan something for this summer, I'm planning on being home in July...we should meet in Indy again! Your boys are so big! I can't believe he's ready for Pre-school! I can't wait to hear what you're having! Call me when you know! If I find out on fbook, I'll defriend you. Haha! We get to see your man this weekend...wish you were here! Keep us updated on your dad, we continue to pray for him weekly! Love ya!
Caiti! I know that Northern California is certainly not as cold as Chicago but I know what you are saying! I am sooo ready for summer, I will even take spring at this point! No more snow. It is hard to have little ones and not really be able to take them outside becuase it is too cold, wet or muddy! Dying for summer! I too struggle with my attitude and trying to figure out ways for them to use up energy and "enjoy the day" without going outside! I will be praying for you as I pray for my attitude! Love you and it was fun to see pictures of your boys! They are getting so big!
Cait,
Thank you for your sweet post! I love seeing your boys and I love hearing what you guys have been up to in the last couple months. Trust me I am horrible about keeping up with my blog too and I always say what you do "I am trying". But I will be praying for you as this is a little hard. I know when Erin first moved it was incredibly hard, and I felt so horrible. I just wanted to give her a hug and I just want to give you a hug as well. I can only imagine how hard it is to leave everything and everyone you know and go to a place that is cold so that your kids can't play outside. We totally take that for granted out here. Continue to trust that there is a reason you are out there but I know that is hard sometimes to always remember that. I struggle with the same thing with being out here still. We feel very confused about where we should be, therefore we don't totally feel at home here either. I hope that makes sense. Just know I love you and you make me want to get pregnant!! :) Can't wait to hear about what you are having. I'll be praying for you!
Caitlin, I love your transparency! And I love to read about your life journey. I continue to pray for your dad, and I am SO thrilled that God has blessed your womb with another child. xoxo!
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