Playing Catch-Up

As you probably know we went to the beach this weekend. We all had a great time, but I got really far behind on things at home. Tonight I fell like I am finally back on track.
We got to the beach around noon on Friday. They had just had rain, so it was very hazy and we did not get to go out to the water. We just lazed around the house and played cards. Saturday was a different story. The weather was beautiful and we stayed out on the beach all morning. This was Jonah's first experience with the ocean and since he HATES baths, I was unsure of how he would react. He was a little hesitant at first, but soon began to really enjoy it, especially the sand part! I know I promised pictures of Jonah's first trip to the water, but I don't have any. To tell the truth, I left the camera at the beach house and did not remember it until we were out on the beach and I was to lazy to go back up to the house and get it. I have come to realize that you tend to get slack about these things when it is not your first child. Spare me the lectures, please. I am sure there will be another chance this summer to get pictures at the beach.

For All The Mommies

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !

Hunter's Visit

Today was a great day. It actually started out great because for the first time in a really long time, everyone went to sleep in their own bed last night and woke up in their own bed this morning. Hunter, my cousin Amber's son, spent the day with us. For two children who never really see each other that much, Noah and Hunter hit it off right away and went strong all day. They played and laughed for hours while Jonah just watched in amazement.
Tomorrow we are off to Edisto Beach for the weekend. Noah already has his bag packed. Unfortunately it only contains a bathing suit and about fifteen tractors. I have a feeling I will be up late tonight repacking. This will be Jonah's first time at the beach. I hope the water is warm enough to enjoy. If so, I will be posting pictures when we return Sunday.

Oops, I Spilled!

This afternoon, while I was nursing Jonah, Noah came running into the room. He was thirsty and he HAD to have something to drink immediately. I told him that I had to finish feeding Jonah but that he could get his cup and get some water. Our refrigerator has one of those in the door dispensers and Noah has used it many times before. It wasn't long before he came running back into the room frantically saying, "I spilled, I spilled." Spills happen quite frequently at our house so this was no big deal. I told him that I would clean it up later, to go and play and please let me finish feeding Jonah. A few minutes later Noah came back into the room. Once again he was thirsty. I repeated myself again about the water. I told him not to worry about the spill, just to get some more water in his cup. At this point Noah is near tears as he says, "But Momma, my cup is still spilling." Not knowing what he was talking about, I gave up on nursing Jonah and walked into the kitchen. Oh how I wish I had gone the first time Noah mentioned the spill. His cup had gotten jammed in the water dispenser and water was flowing all over my floor. It took four bath towels to soak up all the water. On the bright side, it was just water and not milk or some other sticky substance and my kitchen floor really needed to be cleaned anyway!

Love Offering

Granny Faye called tonight. The women's group at church decided that their love offering this month should go to our family. They feel that we could use it since Jonah has been so sick. I can't help but have hesitations about this. I appreciate their concern, but feel so guilty about taking this offering. Of course finances have been tight lately, but haven't they been that way for all of us? I can think of so many who would definitely deserve this gift more than us, who are going though unthinkable trials. However, for some reason, our name was mentioned to receive this offering. Mom says that although sometimes it is hard to accept gifts, refusing them is robbing the giver of the blessing of giving. So I guess I will do just that. I will accept this gift for what it was intended, helping out with Jonah's unexpected expenses, and be grateful that we have a church community that cares deeply for us.

Comfort

"Be still, and know that I am GOD."
Psalm 46:10

Sometimes this is the hardest thing to do.
Often it is the only thing we can do.
It is always the best thing we can do.

Another Trip To Chuck E. Cheese

Since we have to drive all the way to Charleston to see the pediatrician, we usually try to do something else while we are there. This time I promised Noah a trip to Chuck E Cheese. I told him he could pick a friend to go with us. Noah's pick was Pa, 'his favorite toy'.

Noah loves to play air hockey any time he sees it, but usually it is an adult sized table. This table was just his size. I heard him laughing and squealing all the way across the room. When I got there, I realized why. Noah was winning against Pa!

This is Jonah with Chuck E. Cheese. Noah is a bit leery of the giant mouse so you wont see any pictures of them together. (And I don't blame him) However, Jonah was fascinated with the giant head. He tried to climb in the mouth.

It was a fun day. Noah had a great time and Jonah laughed a lot. Looking at these pictures, I realize just how much I enjoy my children. It almost makes me feel guilty that I get to be with them all the time while Joe has to go to work. Then I remember that I am the one who changes diapers and scrubs the toilets. I guess I don't feel so guilty after all!