There isn't a truer statement for us right now. In my last post I wrote about the new house that we moved to and how we were just getting back into the routine of things. Well, because of unexpected circumstances, J changed jobs and moved again, this time back out of state. Fortunately, back to familiar place and one of our favorite places, Texas! But all of the moving has only been about 3 a month ordeal. So what about the rest of the year? Well...
We are officially the parents of two year old twin boys! Their
birthday was last month and we celebrated in the middle of moving with a
small family party at home and the boys had a blast. So much has
changed for the twins since last year. All the fun things they do and
the cute stuff they say. It is hilarious to watch them interact with
each other! And with so many changes the one thing that hasn't changed
is the joy these two sweet boys have brought into our lives. We love
being the parents of twins and I'm so grateful to be their mommy.
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| Getting ready for their party! |
We have another year of homeschooling under our belt and we are diving
into a new year of second grade material. It's hard to believe that Tru
is seven let alone in second grade. I will say one of the best
decisions we've made as parents has been to school him at home, but it
has also been one with many challenges and learning opportunities for
myself as a mother. I think homeschooling is a daily decision to lead
your children in every area of their young lives guiding and teaching
them.
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| He's thinking deep thoughts... |
Another year of marriage to my awesome husband, J! We have come a long
way from our first years of marriage. God has blessed us and guided us
even in the less unlovely times, it's usually my unlovely times. So
what has changed in our marriage since last year? Well, for me I can
say I am working harder at showing J respect. I found some tangible
ways to were to start by giving him my full attention when he's talking
or sharing ideas with me. Also, caring about the things he cares about
and taking interest. Having a nice tone to my voice, especially when I'm
asking him for help with something. Doing what he asks me to instead
of just blowing it off because it doesn't seem as important to me. All
of these things anybody would appreciate in any relationship. Do I get
it right every time? No, I miss the mark but I have made a conscious
decision to shoot for it. One of the great things about marriage is
it's not a marathon, it's more like a long journey. We are growing
together and committed to having a better marriage with every passing
year.
Let me just brag on J for a minute. One of the things I've noticed he's started doing for me lately that has improved our marriage is he has been texting or calling me through out the day just to say hello. It makes me feel so good to know that he's thinking of me. It is a small thing that has a lot of impact on my day. Small things add up to big things you know. And isn't that what a year is anyway? In a year there are a lot little things going on. Some that are mundane and ordinary and some that seem huge and life changing. But they all add up together and before you know it things have changed. Hopefully it's good changes. In our case I've seen more good changes this year than bad and for that I'm so thankful!
"We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose."
Romans 8:28 (Amp)
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