Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Our Family Update
It has been a few months since I have had time to write at all. So I am taking about 10 min this morning. We have family pictures today, that where on sale, so we decided to do a pre-baby picture and then will do more later for Christmas. I know have 4 and half weeks until baby arrives. Unless she decides to come sooner. I have finished her room, painting, carpet, bed, etc. I have a stroller and car seat for her, and a play yard. Still need more newborn clothes, but I am working on that. I also have to find a swing or bounce seat for her to sit in. Later will need a high chair. This time I feel like I am starting all over for the first time with this baby. She is due on Dec 12th. But she has(like her big sister) decided to stay breech. We have a c-section scheduled for Dec 7th at 7:30 am!!!!! I had to have c-sections with both Arianna and Hunter. Not thrilled about the needle in my back or the recovery from the c-section. But I know the Lord will get me through it.
Arianna is loving her new classical conversations this year. She has made great friends, and loves the tutor in her class room. She has learned so much already. It is amazing to see her memorize all that info and learn it all. Then Hunter has learned some of it as well from listening and watching Arianna. This class has truly been a blessing and I would highly recommended it to everyone. Not only is she learning educational info she needs, but how much she has grown in what she understands about God and creation and how thinks happen in an order. Devotion time each night has been a treat to go through with her. Hunter loves singing all the great songs. We have been truly blessed by this class. She is also doing well with her school work at home. From counting and reading. She has finally, or should I say we have finally found a program that worked for her and she loves to help her with reading. She is reading on her grade level and we feel by Christmas will be above that to second grade.
Hunter has done really well also. He is doing sight words, and phonics, and knows all his numbers and letters so far. He is working on writing skills now. He would rather color than write his name but is doing so well.
We all have our down days, but it is so much a blessing to be their mom and be able to see their minds grow and learn. Being able to be a part of the learning steps all the way, is so awesome.
Tim is working hard, in two areas. One to keep lawncare business running and growing. Two to find a full-time job with steady income. I am so proud of how hard he has worked to find a job. I know God will open that door when it is time. There are times when I would love to understand why we have had to grow through a year of no employment and stuggles. But then I look up and remember how well he has taken care of us and kept us right where we needed to be. I know I have been so humbled by this experience. From learning to do without what we didn't need, to learning to be a good steward of what we do have. It has been a hard and stressful lesson to learn, but I am glad I went through this. I pray I can teach that to my children. I now know that I can live under what my budget is, and we will be okay.
Scariest part at teh moment is Christmas coming, and since we down to one car, we need a new car for baby coming. We have been trying to save and prayer over this situation. I know that all will work out the way it needs to. It is just scary to know or not to know what will happen.
Tim is also deer hunting when he gets the chance. Hunter loves it, and Arianna does as well. They both want to go with him soon. I however pray they will out grow it. HAHA We have been able to take Hunter and Arianna to football games this year. Hunter loves it soooo much. He watches the players so close and then comes home and repeats what he sees. That kid at three has an arm on him and is catching really well. Arianna uncourse is the cheer section for us. She will cheer with the crowd and dance with the band. Full of entertainment!
I have also tried to start a athome business with the situation we are facing. Even if it brought in a little extra for food and things that would be great. I have been really blessed so far. Not only has it added a few 100 a month to our income, I have been able to go out and hang with wonderful women and pamper them. Whether on their lunch hour or at a home spa. The products sale themselves, they are great, but I get to help women and moms who are over worked and need a 30 min or longer break and get some great skin care and things at the same time. It has truly been a blessing.
Well I think that catches us up for know!
Arianna is loving her new classical conversations this year. She has made great friends, and loves the tutor in her class room. She has learned so much already. It is amazing to see her memorize all that info and learn it all. Then Hunter has learned some of it as well from listening and watching Arianna. This class has truly been a blessing and I would highly recommended it to everyone. Not only is she learning educational info she needs, but how much she has grown in what she understands about God and creation and how thinks happen in an order. Devotion time each night has been a treat to go through with her. Hunter loves singing all the great songs. We have been truly blessed by this class. She is also doing well with her school work at home. From counting and reading. She has finally, or should I say we have finally found a program that worked for her and she loves to help her with reading. She is reading on her grade level and we feel by Christmas will be above that to second grade.
Hunter has done really well also. He is doing sight words, and phonics, and knows all his numbers and letters so far. He is working on writing skills now. He would rather color than write his name but is doing so well.
We all have our down days, but it is so much a blessing to be their mom and be able to see their minds grow and learn. Being able to be a part of the learning steps all the way, is so awesome.
Tim is working hard, in two areas. One to keep lawncare business running and growing. Two to find a full-time job with steady income. I am so proud of how hard he has worked to find a job. I know God will open that door when it is time. There are times when I would love to understand why we have had to grow through a year of no employment and stuggles. But then I look up and remember how well he has taken care of us and kept us right where we needed to be. I know I have been so humbled by this experience. From learning to do without what we didn't need, to learning to be a good steward of what we do have. It has been a hard and stressful lesson to learn, but I am glad I went through this. I pray I can teach that to my children. I now know that I can live under what my budget is, and we will be okay.
Scariest part at teh moment is Christmas coming, and since we down to one car, we need a new car for baby coming. We have been trying to save and prayer over this situation. I know that all will work out the way it needs to. It is just scary to know or not to know what will happen.
Tim is also deer hunting when he gets the chance. Hunter loves it, and Arianna does as well. They both want to go with him soon. I however pray they will out grow it. HAHA We have been able to take Hunter and Arianna to football games this year. Hunter loves it soooo much. He watches the players so close and then comes home and repeats what he sees. That kid at three has an arm on him and is catching really well. Arianna uncourse is the cheer section for us. She will cheer with the crowd and dance with the band. Full of entertainment!
I have also tried to start a athome business with the situation we are facing. Even if it brought in a little extra for food and things that would be great. I have been really blessed so far. Not only has it added a few 100 a month to our income, I have been able to go out and hang with wonderful women and pamper them. Whether on their lunch hour or at a home spa. The products sale themselves, they are great, but I get to help women and moms who are over worked and need a 30 min or longer break and get some great skin care and things at the same time. It has truly been a blessing.
Well I think that catches us up for know!
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