Being a mom has always been at the forefront of my heart. I knew as a little girl, I would be a mom and looked forward to the day that I could nurture, love and take care of little ones. When I had Emma Kate, I knew this was the best job I would ever have. There have been times that I missed the dressing up and going to work or having the mental challenge of a project or a deadline. But nothing compared to the compeltness as a woman this little one gave me. To hold a little newborn at your breast or to rock a baby to sleep or even wake up at the slightest little sqeak to check on them . . .if your a mom, you know what I'm talking about. There were many of times I would second guess myself if I was doing the right thing or wonder if when you left her in the nursery if she was really going to be paid attention to and cared for the way you care for her.
I got the priveledge a second time to be a mom and I have to say, it just keeps getting better! I have learned to treasure every moment (even the moments that are stressful) because I now know how fast they grow up. Christian is the most precious baby. He smiles all the time, giggles in his sleep, responds to tickling and loves to flael (sp) his arms and legs in pure delight for life! I treasure rocking him to sleep and cuddeling him at night.
I am often asked the question "Are you going to have anymore kids?" Well, when I was pregnant with Christian, I thought in my heart that this was it. Our family is complete. But after having him and holding him, and even now that he is 2 1/2 months old, my heart keeps telling me we're not complete as a family. Its not even that I love prenancy or even labor and delivery. I actually don't like those stages at all! Is all I can say is that the Lord has put that desire in my heart to welcome another little one to our family. The timing of it all - I don't know. Is all I know is that its busy around here. Life with a 2 year old and 2 1/2 month old is busy. Being married for only 2 1/2 years and still consider yourself a newly wed with alot of distractions is another thing to consider. The economy is another factor. But regardless of all these things to take into consideration, I know that the Lord is good and has been very gracious to me. I am married to the best husband any girl could ever want, I have a beautiful daughter and a healthy newborn baby boy. When the time is right, I know the Lord will be faithful to lead us and give us direction.
The verse that says "Happy is the man that has a quiver full" is definetely being made real to both Brock and I and we love the life God has blessed us with!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Daddy's are the BEST!
Brock is such a good Daddy. He plays with Emma, does airplane, wrestles with her, takes her on walks, dances with her and what she loves the most is when daddy reads to her. She is definetely a daddy's girl! When Brock comes home from work, Emma runs to the door with pure excitement and joy to see her daddy. If she's in trouble - she wants daddy, if she wants to play - she asks for daddy, if she wants to read books - she takes a book to daddy. But if she has a boo boo - She comes to mommy and when its time to sing songs before we go nigh nigh - She wants her mommy!
Emma's Room - Finally "almost" Done :)
For Months we've been wanting to put the 2nd coat of paint on the walls in Emma's room but with me being pregnant, we decided to wait. Brock tackled this task about 2 weeks ago and I was able to decorate her room with the Uppercase Living Expressions. I am a demonstrator for the company and LOVE the product! I am not completely done with her room but at least this is a start!
This is a growth chart that says BLOOM!
We Joined The Memphis Childrens Museum
Grocery Shopping at Krogger - Looks like we're having Lobster for dinner!
Do I see a future fireman?
Police Man?
WEEEE - we love the slide!
Climbing in the tree house
Dressing up as a Giraffe
How do I look mom?
Color Color!
Emma crawling through an "artery" of a heart! Pretty cool. I'll have to take a picture of the exhibit so you can see the whole thing.
Fishing in the Mississippi River! They have little poles and fishes that you can catch as well as boats you can float and watch go down the Mississippi River! This is her favorite.Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Christian Brock Shafer - Dec 9th 8 lb 10 oz 21 in.
Getting checked into my room.
Daddy's excited to meet his son!
Christian has black hair, blues and looks just like daddy when he was born
Getting ready to go home!
This is the outfit Brock wore home from the hospital - 37 years ago!
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