Being Productive

This morning, I really felt led to Proverbs 31 during my Bible Study. It is one of those chapters that I could read over and over and over again, but I always walk away with something different.

I have really been convicted lately about how I spend my idol time. Our pastor yesterday spoke about how it is so much easier to plop down on the couch to watch a show than to go exercise. Often I'll watch a show and think we'll that's 30 minutes of my life that I'll never get back. During that time, I could have been picking up the house, spending time with my husband or kids, excercising, etc.

I want to live a productive life. I want to be involved in every moment of my little ones' lives. I don't want them to see me focused on the tv or other chores that should and could have been done during naptime when I instead chose to waste that time.

"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27

May I bless my husband by allowing him time with our family rather than helping me stay caught up on the jobs that God has given me as a wife and mother.

Summer

Today was our last day of "school". Tucker LOVES school, and is having a hard time understanding why we don't go to school all of the time. I'm ready to spend the summer with just my kiddos!

Tucker is ready to hit the pool. He's doing so well in swimming lessons. Can't wait for some warmer temps!

First Steps

Our sweet Adde could climb up on our couch and climb up the neighborhood slide, but she would not let go of her mommy or daddy's hands to walk on her own. Today Adde took two steps for her mommy and another step tonight for her daddy. I'm so proud of the confident little girl that she's becoming!

Waiting

In December, we noticed several lumps in Tucker's neck. We were concerned, so we talked to a couple of doctors who both told us just to watch it for a couple of months. At Adde's one year check-up, we mentioned to our peditrician that they were still there, so he scheduled us for an ultrasound. Tucker did amazing during the ultrasound. He was in his Thunder gear, so the tech talked Thunder with him taking his mind completely off the scan. The scan showed seven lumps the largest being 1.75 cm.

Yesterday, our wonderful peditrician texted me that there was something in his lymph nodes and that he needed to see us next week. We're scared.

I am so thankful for two of my closest friends who cried with me yesterday. My friend Danna sent me this text taken from Psalm 91 from The Message that I have clung to...

"If you hold on to me for dear life," says God, "I'll get you out of any trouble. I'll give you the best of care if you'll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times; I'll rescue you, then throw you a party. I'll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!"

We go Monday morning for a consult with a different doctor. Until then, we are staying busy and clinging to those words.

Adde - 1 year

It's a little late, but it's hard to believe our baby girl is one!

-She is a very busy little girl with a red head attitude to match her auburn colored hair. When she wants something, she wanted it five minutes ago!!
-She still adores her big brother. She follows him everywhere and "talks" to him constantly.
-She broke herself of bottles a couple of weeks before her first birthday.
-At her one-year check-up, she weighed 20 lbs. 10 oz.
-She is starting to become a little chatterbox! She says momma, da da, bubba (her first word), no, and more (when she wants a bite).

Oh, how we love this little redhead!!

From the Mouth of Tucker

1. What is something mom always says to you?

I love you more.



2. What makes mom happy?

When I am nice.



3. What makes mom sad?

When I cry



4. How does your mom make you laugh?

Tickles


5. What was your mom like as a child?

tickle


6. How old is your mom?

1


7. How tall is your mom?

like daddy


8. What is her favorite thing to do?

Go to the house


9. What does your mom do when you're not around?

Play with Maggie


10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?

Being taller


11. What is your mom really good at?

Babies


12. What is your mom not very good at?

Petting the dog


13. What does your mom do for her job?

Be nice


14. What is your mom's favorite food?

Chicken


15. What makes you proud of your mom?

Presents


16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?

a duck


17. What do you and your mom do together?

Be ducks


18. How are you and your mom the same?

Because we are the same and we go together.


19. How are you and your mom different?

We like the Thunder blanket


20. How do you know your mom loves you?

We cuddle


21. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?

Chuck E. Cheese
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Cruising along...

Adde has really grown the past few days. She has started cruising the furninture (taking her sweet time), babbling, and climbing into her PBK chair. She gets so excited each time she makes it into her chair. She just grins her adorable, teethy grin waiting for everyone to acknowledge her.