The things she says....

....I am talking about my two year old who says the funniest and sweetest things sometimes! I wish that I could remember everything she says and write them down but in the day to day rush and chaos I don't do it often enough. But I thought I would share a few of my favorite things Madison has said and done recently.

*Over the weekend we had a family friend staying here in Madison's room, so we had Madison in our bed. We NEVER do this, but this weekend was an exception. At 3 in the morning, she decided to wake up and thought it was play time. I kept telling her to close her and eyes and go back to sleep. So she scooted as close to me as she could, threw her arms around my neck, and said "let's snuggle" in the softest voice. ah. It melted my heart.

*Today Kyleigh was napping and Madison walks over to her and whispers "sweet dreams kyleigh" they are already best friends.

*I was trying on a shirt at the mall on Saturday and after I got it on, Madison looks at me and says "you look so cute mom!"

*Yesterday Dan asked Madison "are you constipated?" her response was "No, I'm not constibaby. I'm Maddie."

Life

Life has been kind of crazy lately. We have been going through so many changes over the past year! We're finally settled in our house, adjusting to having two kids, and feeling comfortable in our new church home. And just when things start to seem normal and routine, things seem to change again. The latest major change for us right now is that Dan isn't working right now. He was in an accident at work about a year ago that has damaged his lungs and after over a year of treatment, the doctor told Dan he could no longer stay in his work environment. SO, what does this mean? We're not exactly sure yet.... Dan is going to be home for the next three months and maybe indefinitely. He may return to work for a trial period (in August) to see how his lungs have healed in the previous three months but that's about all we know right now. More than likely I will get a part time job to help over the next several months. Worker's comp only pays a portion of his salary so we could probably use a little extra money over the months to come. In a weird way, I am kind of excited to work again even if it's just a part time job. My primary and most important role is being a mother but I think I'd enjoy getting out of the house some during the week. The future seems uncertain and it's scary. We can't predict what's going to happen but not knowing only makes me more confident in the promises God's given to us. I know He'll be our source of strength and our provider. I've always been the type of person who has to have a plan and know exactly what's happening and when. But for the first time (probably ever) it's okay I don't know. My faith and trust is in God is being challenged but I have resolved that He is in control and that's all that matters. Proverbs 16:9

Mother's Day

Yesterday was a very special day for me as a mom. Of course, it was special because Dan made sure to make it a great day for me. He gave me flowers, took me shopping, got my favorite dinner, and gave me two very sweet cards... one from him and one from the girls. It was wonderful to feel appreciated and loved. But above every nice thing that Dan did for me, it was a great day to remember just how blessed I am. God has given me two beautiful and unique little girls. I never thought my heart could love two little people as much as I love them. They are what makes my life full and happy, and I feel like I have a purpose because of them. God has entrusted me to raise these two girls and that's the biggest most amazing gift I could have ever asked for. Every day I thank God for these girl and I love them with my whole heart!