I’ve always used writing as an outlet, I’ve been told that I have a way with words. I have always enjoyed spelling, grammar, and pretty much all things English class (except MLA/APA formatting.) So, to spare my Instagram followers from all of my sappy and vulnerable posts, I figured I would start writing here. Now only the people who seek this out will be subjected to reading about my life. Although, I do hope that one day my kids will find their way here to gain some insight into their mama. The best thing in the world to ever happen to me was bringing them into my life. I love being called Mom more than anything else.

Every Sunday I do this thing (that I stole off Pinterest) where I write at least three good things that happened during the week or that I’m especially grateful for. So, starting out that will be my goal, to write about those things. I’m sure I’ll think of other things to talk about along the way but that’s a good start. And even if there is no one who ever reads this, I look forward to some day looking back on these entries, because although some days are really hard at the moment, I know that these will be my best and favorite days of my life. 

So starting with this week’s list, some highlights have been taking Erikson to the trampoline park for toddler hour with his Granny and Grandpa. He had so much fun bouncing around all over the park. He’s so cute because when he bounces his top half doesn’t really move but his legs go up and down. He loves the basketballs and dodgeballs. It was a lot of fun watching him and I even bought some socks so I could follow him around. I had Granny and Grandpa take him home from there so that I could go volunteer in Palmer’s class for centers! When she started school in August, at drop offs she would hardly look back when we would leave, but lately she has been having a bit of a hard time at drop off. There was a possible incident where she may have gotten pushed, but the story changes and you know how trying to get the full story out of a three year old goes. I can’t imagine that there is bullying going on this young, but maybe I am just being naive. She has also been having bad dreams lately, so maybe there was a small something that happened and then she also started dreaming about it. Anyway, I decided that maybe helping out would be a good place to start! We made macaroni necklaces and it was a lot of fun. She told me after that she had a good day and had no tears, so it feels like a success.

The biggest highlight was that we heard some good news about our family friend, Casey Smyth, who is battling a very serious infection, woke up and is starting to make progress in the right direction! To be honest, I don’t know Casey much at all, I know his wife, Kelli, a bit, but I met them through Bryant. However, my heart has been absolutely broken for him and his family the past week. I just can’t even imagine what they are going through. Tanner, their youngest, is in Palmer’s class at school, so I actually happened to run into Kelli at school and I got to give her a hug. I think having a kid the same age as ours made it hit really close to home. We’ve been praying for them nonstop, even Palmer would ask to pray for Tanner’s daddy right when we would start a prayer for dinner or at bedtime. I think anyone who knows the family or knows the situation is feeling the same way. We are all loving and appreciating each other a little more and we are trying to make the most of every day. Seeing the strength of not only Casey, who is in the fight of his life, but his wife, Kelli, has been so incredibly inspiring. Like I said I can’t even imagine how difficult this has been and she has handled it with so much grace. The community has really rallied around them and I am just so proud to live in a place where there is community support like that.

Anyway, it’s been a good week for many different reasons, but those are the highlights. I am grateful for this life that God has blessed me with. I am so grateful for my husband and kids. My heart is just very full and I feel like God has put me right where I am meant to be. Although, sometimes I need to be reminded that hard doesn’t always mean bad. Life with two toddlers and a third baby on the way can feel exhausting, especially as a working and pregnant mom. But my goodness is it fulfilling and worth it all.