I had an awesome Mother's Day weekend! Randy let me take a morning nap before my hour and a half massage! It was heavenly! Then we went to the park and played! I am not sure why, but my little Clara Beth is really funny about new things, especially when she is not in control. I am not sure how to describe it other than to say she has to "warm up" to the idea. And this goes with just about everything from new shoes, new clothes, new foods and swinging! We thought she would eventually stop crying once she got going, but no mam! She screamed and screamed and wanted "OUT MAMA!" So what can I say? She's probably not going to the be the adventuresome or daring type, which is fine with me! Maybe it will help me to keep my hair a little longer and my stress level a little lower. Saturday evening, we went to church and heard an awesome message about ma
rriage. I love that our church really focuses on the value of family, and emphasizes that it all begins with a strong marriage. It was a nice reminder that I need to be more intentional about paying attention to my husband, especially now when life is so busy. I don't praise him enough, but I am so thankful for him and his influence on our lives. We had dinner with Randy's parents and then watermelon for dessert! On actual Mother's Day, we went to Ft. Worth and spent time with the Fox family and my
parents. Erica's mom served enchiladas and we had all the Mexican trimmings! The weather was dreary so we didn't swim, but CB had a blast playing basketball with her uncle Greg and Aunt Chica! It was actually chilly outside (I was freezing), but she wanted to stay "SIDE" as she calls it all day long! We go "side" when we get home everyday to play with BoBo and she loves to blow "Bubbish." Her vocabulary is growing and I am amazed at her thought processes. It's so much fun to watch the little wheels spinning! This year on Mother's Day weekend I said many "thank you" prayers. I am so grateful that I am here to watch CB grow, and that she is healthy and thriving. It seems like I know of so many sad things that have happened since January, friends dealing with tragedies and people who are struggling. I wish I didn't know about these things...I try my best to st
ay in my bubble so that I don't dwell and worry, but it's impossible. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their mothers too soon, mothers who have lost children and friends who are still struggling to become mothers. The message at church this past Sunday was to be thankful for every day that the Lord gives you. If you are alive, it's because it's the will of God. We shouldn't take any moment for granted and I believe this wholeheartedly.
