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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Happy Anniversary
This is my grandparents 59th anniversary. My grandmother always said it was so hard to have an anniversary this time of year, and I think she regretted getting married on the day that they did.
I wore her wedding dress when I got married 13 1/2 years ago. That made her very happy.
This is going to be a hard Christmas for us, because for the first time in my life, my grandparents won't be at Christmas. They are both suffering, among other things, dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease. It would just be too hard for them. We can go see them later, but it's hard knowing that they won't be with us.
They certainly don't know that it's their Anniversary, and they barely know each other at this point. I want to always remember this day for them, because they were so happy. That's easy to see.
Today is sentimental too, since Allen and I got engaged today, 14 years ago. I'm glad I get to share this day with my grandparents in a small way.
I wore her wedding dress when I got married 13 1/2 years ago. That made her very happy.
This is going to be a hard Christmas for us, because for the first time in my life, my grandparents won't be at Christmas. They are both suffering, among other things, dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease. It would just be too hard for them. We can go see them later, but it's hard knowing that they won't be with us.
They certainly don't know that it's their Anniversary, and they barely know each other at this point. I want to always remember this day for them, because they were so happy. That's easy to see.
Today is sentimental too, since Allen and I got engaged today, 14 years ago. I'm glad I get to share this day with my grandparents in a small way.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
O Christmas Tree...
I realized after all that, I didn't have a picture of the final product! I'll work on that...Click the pic!
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
A strange thing happened this week
I had a child turn 2 years and 5 months, and no new born arrived. This is the oldest my youngest has been without a new baby arriving. This will also be the first Christmas in *7* years that I haven't had a new born or been pregnant.
I am glad about these things. Very, very glad.
Granted, had Jude been my last child, I might be morning the passing of these years more. Or at all. But seeing as how last night was the first night that Zane has slept all night since my Twilight excursion-and good timing too, since Laney threw up all night-I am greatly looking forward to having big kids.
Ironically, Allen has had pangs of the loss of the baby years. It's funny to watch, since he really didn't want 3 kids and wouldn't even discuss 4. My queries about adoption are met with a panic stricken look, and he managed to croak out once that as far as adoption goes, no child under the age of 3 was allowed in this house. I think it's safe to say that Zane has worn us out.
He is a really cool kid, though, and gets more so each day. He's hilarious too, the other day explaining to me that he was no longer a baby, but a big kid, because he can get on Laney's top bunk. I'm thankful for him, and what God has taught me through him.
I'm not sad to see these years pass on, though. I hear that we will miss these days, and I'm sure that's only because we will have forgotten how hard they were. I look forward to having big kids, and doing big kid things. I have recently been blessed with sweet friends who have older kids and teenagers. And guess what? They love having teenagers. I'm so excited to learn from them, watching how they follow in Christ's footsteps by honoring and loving their teens. I love gleaning information from them, storing it away for future reference. God is so good to light my path with those that love Him and are serving Him. He is always with His blessings.
So farewell newborn days. I loved you, but I don't miss you! I really love my big kids!!!!!
I am glad about these things. Very, very glad.
Granted, had Jude been my last child, I might be morning the passing of these years more. Or at all. But seeing as how last night was the first night that Zane has slept all night since my Twilight excursion-and good timing too, since Laney threw up all night-I am greatly looking forward to having big kids.
Ironically, Allen has had pangs of the loss of the baby years. It's funny to watch, since he really didn't want 3 kids and wouldn't even discuss 4. My queries about adoption are met with a panic stricken look, and he managed to croak out once that as far as adoption goes, no child under the age of 3 was allowed in this house. I think it's safe to say that Zane has worn us out.
He is a really cool kid, though, and gets more so each day. He's hilarious too, the other day explaining to me that he was no longer a baby, but a big kid, because he can get on Laney's top bunk. I'm thankful for him, and what God has taught me through him.
I'm not sad to see these years pass on, though. I hear that we will miss these days, and I'm sure that's only because we will have forgotten how hard they were. I look forward to having big kids, and doing big kid things. I have recently been blessed with sweet friends who have older kids and teenagers. And guess what? They love having teenagers. I'm so excited to learn from them, watching how they follow in Christ's footsteps by honoring and loving their teens. I love gleaning information from them, storing it away for future reference. God is so good to light my path with those that love Him and are serving Him. He is always with His blessings.
So farewell newborn days. I loved you, but I don't miss you! I really love my big kids!!!!!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The Best Laney Ever
We're going to see the "Best Christmas Pageant Ever" next week at Children's Theater, so I wanted to read Laney the book before we got there. I had forgotten HOW much I love love love this book. We laughed our way through the first chapter. As I was closing the book, I noticed that the girl on the front looked a lot like Laney. She got a kick out of that! We can't wait for the play.
Christmas Portrait
It's portrait time again! The kids did great, and I'm pretty pleased with the final result. My most favorite part is comparing the one from last year with the one from this year. Whew, they grew!!!!!
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