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2. Expanding heart
I never get tired of these intimate little moments with my little ones. I’ll be honest, though. I worry about how the dynamics of our family will change when our new little one arrives. Will we be spread too thin? Will someone feel left out? If we have a girl will Charlie feel lonely being the only boy or will Chanelle feel out shined by her sister? Or if we have a boy–the same concerns are there.
The truth is that I had these same concerns before Chanelle joined our family. Now, I couldn’t imagine our life without her. I trust that this time will be the same. Still, I get a tiny lump in my throat when I think about it too much. . . the unknown scares me.
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3. Impatient
It’s kind of like opening Christmas presents before Christmas morning. Or celebrating your birthday the week before the actual date. You know you shouldn’t do it–but sometimes you just can’t wait. We couldn’t wait until July 4th. The sparklers were just sitting there sad, alone, and untouched. They needed to be lit.
Sparkles make me happy.
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4. Field Trip
I took the kids to my Dad’s business last week. They were so excited and insisted that they get a tour of all the machines when we got there. They talked about it all week and the anticipation grew as each day passed. Once we arrived they were ready for their tour and my Dad diligently led Charlie and Chanelle through the shop to each machine and explained them what they do.
Charlie’s enthusiasm is evident isn’t it? I love this picture.
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Sometimes I can take life too seriously. Sometimes, I sweat the small stuff. Sometimes, I forget to laugh and be silly. My husband, on the other hand, does not have this problem.
He has no problem sitting on his daughters big wheel while playing with an etch-a-sketch. . .
Or riding his daughters pink and purple bike fastened with training wheels and covered with white flowers. No, he’s in touch with his child-like side.
I married the perfect person for me.
He makes me smile.
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6. Men
I’m a lucky girl. A very lucky girl. I have good men in my life.
It all started with my Dad. I wish everyone could have a really good Dad. Dad’s are important, especially in a daughters life. My dad was good to me, therefore, there was no settling when it came to finding the person with whom I would share my life.
I know that Chad didn’t just become the man he is today. . . it was modeled for him by his Dad, my FIL. . .
I am so thankful for these men and for the legacy they carry forward. It all starts somewhere but the impact goes from generation to generation. John Mayer said it right. . . fathers be good to your daughters. . .
. . . Daughters will love like you do. . .
I know you don’t have to have a great Dad to create this legacy in your life. . . but it sure helps.
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7. Eagles
Not the Bald kind, but the band. I heard Hotel California today. In a moment I was transformed back to my high school days when my BFF and I would drive around our small town and blare the music of Don Henley and company from the cassette player. (Cassette player. . . yep.) I love how music can do that to you–take you back. Today’s music is inspired by my cool high school memories–or as cool as I say I was even if it’s not really true.
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8. Slacker
My plan was to get to ten. . . I’m at 8 and I’m tired and going to bed. Maybe next time.
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Have a wonderful weekend Friends!
Wonderful photos!
I worry about our family dynamic too. I worry if we end up having a boy that he'll feel left out or E will feel like the ultimate "middle" child. I hope we can still manage to make everyone feel equally loved.
loved the post. the pictures of you with Chanelle and Chad with Chanelle are so ridiculously beautiful. please print and frame.
No one is going to feel left out bc they will all be loved! I am glad you at least don't show your kid side all the time like your hubby:). I am sure Charlie took it all in with your dad. Yes girls need great dads.
Great post as usual. I am glad we will have interne in Mongolia, we will be able to keep up……just sayin'.
I sometimes feel like the Grinch who's heart kept growing and growing. That's what it was like when Chanelle was born, I could literally feel my heart expand and take her in. Life is good! God is good!