Weekend Tales

This moving stuff is as hard as I thought it would be...  I'm a bit overwhelmed at all there is to do.  As much as I feel like I have gotten accomplished these past few weeks of summer, I can't shake the feeling that we will be working non-stop to get it all crammed into our little Uhaul when the Mr. arrives.  (Maybe even finding things I should have had done before the loading process began!)  My emotions are all over the place & this girl is tired.  On top of the move, I had a yardsale Saturday, we are preparing for our online little shop to open on Friday, I have to pick Cade up from the airport in a few days, go to the doc again, & we have all kinds of family fourth festivities to attend. 

But God is good & I have put my faith in Him with everything that is going on.  I have such a sweet peace that the world for sure can't give me (especially right now!)  I am starting to learn when I can do something & when I need to rest (which is a hard thing for me).  I want to do everything as I used to before we had any babies running around, but my last Dr.'s visit kind of showed me that I can't.  Funny how life lessons show up, right?

My big boy at his 2 year checkup with his finger prick & shot boo boos...he very brave & proud of his Scooby band-aids;)

It's become somewhat of a tradition this second time around to take a bump picture before the doctors visit, so here ya go!  My baby bump at 20 weeks 5 days!  This little guy is becoming more active by the day & I love it.  There is nothing like pregnancy...I am really trying to enjoy it & savor each day.  God is showing me how amazing he is each time I feel our precious baby kick:)  Hope you all have a blessed week & are planning a lot of fun for the Fourth!  (Can't wait for Cam to see the fireworks, myself!)

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  John 14:27

20 Weeks

I actually turned 21 weeks yesterday, so I am a little behind...but here goes!  I hope you all are having a great weekend:)  Excited about the fourth festivities coming up!  Are you guys?

This is Week #:  20 Weeks (halfway there!)

Total Weight Gain:  10 lbs 

What I am wearing:  It's getting tough at this point.  I broke down & bought a maternity bathing suit top this weekend after being miserable in my other belly covering suits the beginning of summer.  I never had to worry with bathing suits with Cam, as I was never pregnant with the hot weather!  It's a game changer!  If you want a cheaper option...I recommend going to Target!

Favorite accessory/piece of clothing:  See that romper I have on?  I think I could live in that.  Only thing is it looks ridiculous on me right now!  Like a footsie pajama suit.  The TODAY show totally lied about pregnant women being able to do rompers.  But...I may just not care right now.  It is toooooo comfy!  Maxis & tee shirt dresses are also great!

Body woes:  A few cramps, my belly's starting to itch pretty bad, & I'm starting to feel bad when I stay on my feet for a long time.

Best part of week:  Getting to see my friend Thursday before we head out on our new adventure in 9 more days.  I also sold a lot of things that helped downsize our travel load...that makes me feel a little less stressed!

Feel anything in there?  Yes, we have another rolly polly little boy in there:)

Gives me the Creeps:  Nothing.  I stay pretty hungry!

Zzzzz Pattern:  Sleeping okay.  I went to sleep last night at about 8pm.  This busy week has caught up with me!

Gender:  BOY

Belly Button Metamorphasis:  It's no longer a belly button at this point.

I’m Craving:  Still drinks!  Always thirsty...still having my half and half teas.  I also think I could live on strawberries & cream.

Working Out Regimen:  I have been walking a lot, trying to do some push ups & squats on my own.  Did try the pregnancy project month 4.  I liked it...it's all about isometrics & stretching.  Hoping to start up some fit sugar videos too this month!

Mood (s):  Happy.  I seen something about horses on tv the other day & wanted to bawl like a baby, so I guess you can say I'm a little unstable with emotions right now with all the changes going on, but overall I feel so blessed.  How can I not?

I can’t wait for:  Feeling organized again.  Our house is driving me crazy with the moving mode.  I also can't wait til our boutique launches July 3rd & to see my mr. again on July 2.

From One North To Another

Getting a little personal in today's post.  If you haven't already figured it out or heard the news, its true.  As of the first of July, our little family is heading to another North for a while.  North as in North Dakota.  This was a very hard & difficult decision to make.  Maybe the most difficult one in our marriage.  Many prayers were sent up & a lot of sleepless nights had.  But in the end, we ultimately felt like it was the best decision for our family.  

We've never really been an adventurous kind of couple with decision-making, so I am kind of trying to look at this with a positive spin & see it as a little adventure.  I truly believe, that as long as we have each other & keep God as the center of our lives, I know we can make it through anything.  I've come to believe (& know from other experiences) that venturing out of a comfort zone & walking toward uncertainty is not a bad thing.  It allows people & relationships to grow.  

We don't want to live this far away from family for forever, but for now, I think it might be a good lesson.  I've always heard it's important to allow a time in life to just have each other for a little while to figure out how to depend on one another.  Cade & I have never had that.  He has almost always worked away from home & we have lived separately the majority of our marriage.  With a family, that just isn't practical or healthy for us anymore.

I am trusting the Lord each step of the way & looking forward to each day he gives me.  I may have shared this quote here before, but I'll share it again as it has been on my heart during this packing up/moving mentality:

"Everyday is a gift from God, that's why it's called the present."

That being said, I will not make this a negative experience.  If each day is a gift from God, I want to treat it as that.  I keep thinking that there is a great purpose in this as we never know who we will meet or whose lives we can touch (or that can touch ours) if we just trust the Lord with each thing that happens in life.  Especially when we don't fully understand it.  I'm excited at what God has in store.  Remember us & our family in your prayers as we encounter this change!

xoxo

P.S. This "selfie avoider" can't help but love them now with this little Ham on board!  That smile though!