Where we are Today

Today, my cup runneth over (who can say that without thinking of Hope Floats?). I just played with Parke and watched as he is learning to sit up. Where did time go? It's so sweet to watch him learn new things. I packed away his clothes once more today as he has grown out of some of them again. Packed up his sweet jammies he has grown out of and decided not to start looking through all of his teeny tiny clothes from when he was a newborn! I'm excited about things to come and at the same time hold on to the present as well.

Blake and I love being Parke's parents. He is a sweet baby and I can continue to say he is a joyful and peaceful child. When we go on walks he quietly talks to himself now. Almost the entire walk we can hear him making little noises. He loves to swing outside and to be in his excersaucer by the window. It's so fun to see him look with determination at a toy and then figure out how to get it.

People often ask us if we want more. Our answer is always the same: Whenever the Lord decides to bless us with more. We would LOVE more children in this house. We know and have learned it is not up to us. I can't plan it out by years and months and at this point, I'm rather thankful I can't put an exact science to it. We would love to be surprised though!

It is a relief these days to not have to even think about doctor's appt's, shots, medication, tests etc. I used to live by the calendar and now I sometimes forget what day it is! I enjoy every minute of being home with him.

Where I am with the Lord....it's honestly hard to sit and read/pray every morning. The day goes by and I'm excellent at procrastination! Sure, I talk to the Lord daily- I ask for help, I read scripture and pray for Parke, but to sit with the Lord and just be still is something to be learned again. It will come and I know he continues to draw me to Himself. I look at passages and they seem to remind me of the past. Instead I need to read and focus on the here and now, on our family, on my daily struggles and how to be the best mom, spouse, friend and child of God I can. It will come, I'm glad He is patient!

Not sure what else to include in a "where we are post". Life is great, couldn't ask for more and feel blessed EVERY single day to have been given the gift of motherhood to this little one.