This has been a very busy couple of weeks for us. Olivia started Pre-K, Nolan turned 1, and I accepted a job. Most of the time I think our lives(with children,) are pretty typical, but adding all three of the above to the equation has kicked me in to high gear.
Olivia has been stuck to me like glue since the day she was born, and most of the time prefers to be near her father or I. She has come so far over the last year. She was not emotionally ready to start preschool last year. Prior to this last couple of months, rarely could I leave her, unless it was with Shane, or one of her gams. She was even hesitant in her ballet class(which I found myself sitting in the corner of the dance floor, as close to her as the teacher would allow.) However, The Lord has moved mountains for her in this area. She started ballet again this summer and was 100% ready to leave my side and go out and enjoy herself, without the fear of being away from me. Equally important, this year she walked right in to her Pre-K class and was okay with me leaving her. I really did not think the day would come. I'm so proud of her, and more importantly, thankful that she feels safe, and secure in these new environments. Thank you LORD!
Nolan turned 1, and I still can't believe it. This last year has flown by! He is such a FUN little guy. He's really starting to walk well, and I think will be ready for his first pair of little stride rites any day now. If you think of it, you could pray for him. He has to have a dermoid cyst removed near his eyebrow next week. Something Shane and I have been dreading for months. I just pray it goes smooth, uncomplicated, simple, pain-free, and easy. We have an amazing surgeon and pediatrician. Thank God for that!
I accepted a job and am so blessed because the hours are perfect. My schedule was pretty much tailor made. It still allows me to stay at home with my kids most of the time. Shane will be here in the evenings, and weekends with the kids so they won't be in daycare. It's part time, but will be a perfect balance for me. While I've enjoyed this last 4 years of being a full-time stay at home mom, I realized that I need a little something for me. Not to mention that this job is so much fun, I spend my time picking out clothes, and dressing people :-)
Above are more pictures of NJP's 1st bday bash. Hope you enjoy~
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Way to go Olivia!! Im happy to hear the transition was so good for her...praise God!!! I have been (and will continue) to pray for Nolan's surgery. I'm going to try giving you a call this week. I miss you :)
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