I'm so tired of getting sick! I've never been sick so frequently as I have been since we've moved. Stress, business, etc. - maybe that's all it is. Either way, I hope it stays away for a while! No ER trips though, so that is good :)
Yep, you guessed it, we've been busy! But, I'm trying to just keep telling myself that this is just how life is. Sadly, blogging is not super high on the priority list right now. When I think about it logically, I wish it was. I like to share about the boys, to write out all the fun stuff we do & all the memories we create. But to do this so often is more than I can commit to. Sorry :( But, I think as long as I can get on here once or twice a month, maybe it will still be worthwhile!
Lately... hmmm... I am honestly having a hard time remembering what we've been up to. For about a week the boys were sick with colds... so I had a lot of down time with reading, blowing noses & just daily home-life maintenance. Then I got sick for a few days right after. I did A LOT of reading - well, a lot for a mom I guess. I read the first book in The Hunger Games series, watched the movie, bought the next two books & read half of the 2nd book. They are engrossing, but also sickening. It's hard for me to read it. I am captivated & want to get through it, but my stomach churns with the depravity & desperation portrayed in these books. I cannot imagine living (much less surviving) in their world. Or, in many worlds on this earth I suppose. That's another topic for later (that would also take forever) - I am constantly trying to understand the intricate balances (rather, imbalances) in our world that cause hardship, poverty & all the other things that damage people. I have no answer for situations on earth, just the answer that it will come to an end & if you trust in Jesus as Savior, you are promised to have a beautiful, eternally wonderful life after this one is finished.
I also read a book for book-club. Here's a link to the book - definitely a worth-while read - The Dressmakers of Khair Khana. Wasn't as good as The Dovekeepers, but still a good read. Also, if you're in the area & want to join our book club, here is the link - http://cuckoosnestreaders.blogspot.com) So, I'm pretty sure I'll get to cross of the "Read 12 books" part of my 30 before 30 list. Many items on that list will not get done - like the 5k, eh. I'm not a long distance runner... I know, 3.24 miles is not that far, but if you really know me, you know it is far for me. But, I'm okay with that. I feel like I've been working to accomplish things I normally give up on & that's what my list was all about. Yes, I would have liked to get in all the training to really be able to run a 5k, but with Mark's old commute making it more than challenging to find the time to run, my old commitments, the move, guests, the sickness & my silly IT bands, it just got put on a very far back burner. Maybe next summer ;)
The kids, oh the kids... they are hilarious. Cole is really picking up speed in his language development. We can understand most of what he says! Yay!! He still mumbles a lot when he is excited, but he shows us that he is able to repeat us clearly, so that is great. I think he is just less observant than average & doesn't care too much for detail, so it comes across in his speech. He really is expressive though, always excited about something. He's such a happy kid. And brave. You should see him at Oaks Park. He rode on the roller-coaster alone with his friend Hayden... he looked terrified the whole time, but afterwards was acting like it was loads of fun. He also insisted on going down the huge, gunny-sack slide by himself. That was hilarious. He doesn't pay attention to the bumps so he gets flung back a bit on each bump, again having that terrified look on his face. So funny. Cole keeps me laughing all day long.
Asher is really growing up. He's attaching to me in such beautiful ways. I hope to foster that - so he can always be unashamed of his love & feelings for people. He's becoming much less shy, much more silly & still even more thoughtful. Also, as a by product, Mark & I have to save many conversations for once the kids are in bed. We don't want to hide stuff from the kids, but just certain things that married couples joke about that are not appropriate for unmarrieds ;) Asher will hear something we say, then days later ask us what we meant or just talk about it with us. I love that he is so observant... I hope it will not hinder him but help him gain skills throughout his life.
Anyway, Cole is up from nap & desiring my attention. Maybe next time I will post some pics!! I know you all love seeing my cute kids as much as I do ;) Thanks for taking time to catch up a bit...
Yep, you guessed it, we've been busy! But, I'm trying to just keep telling myself that this is just how life is. Sadly, blogging is not super high on the priority list right now. When I think about it logically, I wish it was. I like to share about the boys, to write out all the fun stuff we do & all the memories we create. But to do this so often is more than I can commit to. Sorry :( But, I think as long as I can get on here once or twice a month, maybe it will still be worthwhile!
Lately... hmmm... I am honestly having a hard time remembering what we've been up to. For about a week the boys were sick with colds... so I had a lot of down time with reading, blowing noses & just daily home-life maintenance. Then I got sick for a few days right after. I did A LOT of reading - well, a lot for a mom I guess. I read the first book in The Hunger Games series, watched the movie, bought the next two books & read half of the 2nd book. They are engrossing, but also sickening. It's hard for me to read it. I am captivated & want to get through it, but my stomach churns with the depravity & desperation portrayed in these books. I cannot imagine living (much less surviving) in their world. Or, in many worlds on this earth I suppose. That's another topic for later (that would also take forever) - I am constantly trying to understand the intricate balances (rather, imbalances) in our world that cause hardship, poverty & all the other things that damage people. I have no answer for situations on earth, just the answer that it will come to an end & if you trust in Jesus as Savior, you are promised to have a beautiful, eternally wonderful life after this one is finished.
I also read a book for book-club. Here's a link to the book - definitely a worth-while read - The Dressmakers of Khair Khana. Wasn't as good as The Dovekeepers, but still a good read. Also, if you're in the area & want to join our book club, here is the link - http://cuckoosnestreaders.blogspot.com) So, I'm pretty sure I'll get to cross of the "Read 12 books" part of my 30 before 30 list. Many items on that list will not get done - like the 5k, eh. I'm not a long distance runner... I know, 3.24 miles is not that far, but if you really know me, you know it is far for me. But, I'm okay with that. I feel like I've been working to accomplish things I normally give up on & that's what my list was all about. Yes, I would have liked to get in all the training to really be able to run a 5k, but with Mark's old commute making it more than challenging to find the time to run, my old commitments, the move, guests, the sickness & my silly IT bands, it just got put on a very far back burner. Maybe next summer ;)
The kids, oh the kids... they are hilarious. Cole is really picking up speed in his language development. We can understand most of what he says! Yay!! He still mumbles a lot when he is excited, but he shows us that he is able to repeat us clearly, so that is great. I think he is just less observant than average & doesn't care too much for detail, so it comes across in his speech. He really is expressive though, always excited about something. He's such a happy kid. And brave. You should see him at Oaks Park. He rode on the roller-coaster alone with his friend Hayden... he looked terrified the whole time, but afterwards was acting like it was loads of fun. He also insisted on going down the huge, gunny-sack slide by himself. That was hilarious. He doesn't pay attention to the bumps so he gets flung back a bit on each bump, again having that terrified look on his face. So funny. Cole keeps me laughing all day long.
Asher is really growing up. He's attaching to me in such beautiful ways. I hope to foster that - so he can always be unashamed of his love & feelings for people. He's becoming much less shy, much more silly & still even more thoughtful. Also, as a by product, Mark & I have to save many conversations for once the kids are in bed. We don't want to hide stuff from the kids, but just certain things that married couples joke about that are not appropriate for unmarrieds ;) Asher will hear something we say, then days later ask us what we meant or just talk about it with us. I love that he is so observant... I hope it will not hinder him but help him gain skills throughout his life.
Anyway, Cole is up from nap & desiring my attention. Maybe next time I will post some pics!! I know you all love seeing my cute kids as much as I do ;) Thanks for taking time to catch up a bit...
