Series of Moments

I am longing to be home with Aaron at this point. Literally LONGING. I can't wait! I know that he is already and has always been with me all the time, but we NEVER slow down. We are constantly on the go. Work is too early for him and I always have to wake him up for the car ride. He is such a trooper, such a sweet and flexible little man, but I am ready to be DONE. I am so thankful for the provision that the Lord has made both financially (with Joey's raise) and practically (with Lindsey there to take my place at the preschool). Every once in a while I look over at Aaron and see a smile or smirk or giggle or look that just makes me think "I don't want to forget this moment." I don't want to miss these moments and I want to have just a little bit more time in each day to notice and enjoy them. Thank you Jesus that the time is almost here! I know that my "job" of being home is going to be overwhelming in it's own way, but I am going to do my best to discipline myself to slow down sometimes too. Hold me accountable friends :)
Tonight we went to the gold driving range. So much fun! I stink at golf, but Joey is such an athlete he is good at everything! Aaron was such a good boy! He LOVED watching Daddy hit the ball SUPER far! What a blessing he is to us! Thank you Jesus!

A Kick in the Stomach

My best friend is gone. She moved to Utah. It feels like I got kicked in the stomach. I am afraid we'll drift apart. It seems like all of the friends God puts in my life are so interim. Joey says "you'll be together forever in eternity anyway, you'll get to see each other a lot so you may as well spend time with other people now." lol. Oddly enough that does make me feel better about it. I miss her already. I know once I stop working it will really set in. I can't wait to be done with work, but I can wait for that feeling to come. I miss my friend.

Sweet as Cherry Pie

We traveled to Palm Beach Gardens and Miami with Aaron for the first time last weekend. He slept like a champ every night, but was NOT a fan of the car ride there. It was a lot of fun getting to see my mom and Warren and their new home. Aaron LOVED the fire works! He was the only kid there who wasn't crying when they started. He coo'ed and ooo'ed and aaaahh'd. He stared at them the entire time. We have a video of it and if I figure out how to upload one I will add that later.

Today was a whirl wind. Most days are right now. Work, play, hopefully a shower, and some rest in there too. Our friends, Joy and her hubby Wes, are staying with us for a few weeks. Today she taught me to make a cherry pie from scratch! Joy also taught me to use her sewing machine today. I hemmed a pair of pants that have had safety pins in them for 2 years! It was so easy I was amazed! Now, of course, I really want a sewing machine. Joey says it's not a great idea because I get into something new almost every day right now. I keep tossing around ideas. It's such a transitional time. It's hard to be patient and see what I am supposed to do vs. what I feel like doing in that moment. I know that I am already so busy, but I can think of all these cute things I would love to sew. That would be something I think I would enjoy: a therapy. But, again, Joey reminds me that all the fabric and threads and whatnots cost more money. Money is so annoying sometimes.

On a separate note: This girl walked into work this week and she is quite literally a God send. I know that she will be perfect to take over my position and I hope that this means a quicker departure than previously planned. I may be able to start training her NEXT WEEK! Thank you Lord!

Here is the documented master piece and creation process that inspired this entry: