Prego Blues

So.. my second lil J is on his way..but Christmas tried to come early this year...Knocking me off my feet (literally). As Zach puts it, Joshua hit the Emergency Escape button three months too soon and I ended up feeling a bit under the weather.

For those who have never had contractions.. I'll let you in on a little secret.. no it does not feel like your period cramps.. try again Doctors. I wasn't worried this time when I started feeling a little pain, but when I couldn't walk around the house it was time to call the doctor.

Zach and I spent a few hours in the hospital waiting for drugs to kick in and me to stop being a "drama queen" (yes, honey I am one). Joshua on the other hand thankfully is fine and kicking, I am beginning to think he could land a career as a superstar soccer player..maybe for Brazil? hehe

Thanks to all who have prayed, waited for our cell phones to work, and prayed some more.
Love,
The lady in waiting (thank goodness)

To life L'chei-im, le'chayim!

well in case you haven't heard, my husband is possibly the sweetest most giving person in the world and a true gem if you know what I mean :). Only God could chose such a man.. you should be so lucky! hehe I love sounding Yiddish.. anyhew.. My husband recently celebrated our last three years together by getting me a fantastic anniversary present (the last one for quite some time I'm sure :P), a new ring.

After the glamour, awe, and splendor waned a tad bit, I started to realize that this new ring (yes, honey it is the same ring only better) had yet no memories attatched to it. So I approached my husband with this idea, which I think baffled him at first (what girl doesn't want a bigger diamond?) and then he challenged my thinking. Being the poetic man that he is, he persuaded (not really that hard to do) me by stating, "this diamond is a celebration of how our love has grown over these last three years". I don't think I could possibly hold anymore love in my heart that what I felt in that moment, I was smitten :).

Don't think for a moment that I am not grateful for this beautiful addition to my ring finger. But rather I carry it with a rising confidence, that I am truly loved and that love grows each day.

Ode to the Year of the King

King Josiah has had a birthday.. his first of many and probably the most memorable for me.
Blues Clues.. Blues Clues.. first clue: tons of relative and friends, second clue: tons of presents, and third clue: a big cupcake! What do you have? Josiah's birthday party! All in all Josiah was partied-out and the guests went out with a smile :). Sucessful in any mother's eyes. Just making the birthday cake made me a bit teary and when he pinched off the icing, he melted my heart.

Josiah and I have had alot of adventures this year. We spent the first three months together as a duo in Danforth Apartments. Then I was transported back to my Kindergarten position and Daddy took over. Zach doing an incredible job as Mr. Mom, retired for the summer and Mommy camp begun. These last few months have been filled with memories that I will hold in my heart for the rest of my life. 9months, 10months, 11months, 12.. we went swimming, rode airplanes, ate ice cream, read books, cuddled, and sang songs.

As we sang Happy Birthday.. I thought about all the nights I wished I could spend my days with this little man. And here I am at-home with him dreaming of our newest adventure.. brotherhood :)