Mhoroi!!
Yeah, I had to Google that one, I ran out of knowing ways off the top of my head to say "Hello" in other languages. This is a greeting from Zimbobwe, hehe. So Mhoroi, everyone!!
It's been a while since I've actually posted. I had a good thing goin' then all of a sudden life kicked in again and I got backed up. I think of so many things to post on here every single day but can't find the time to take a break and type it out. I should probably start using my phone to Mobile Blog, but I really prefer the keyboard instead.
To catch up, I am not watching our friend's little girl, Trinity, through the day anymore. She is starting school so she'll be going to daycare in between so I have my days free now- or so I thought. Maxx and I decided it was best that I get a job now. We are really wanting to visit home (Florida) to see my brother on when he's leave from his contracting job in Iraq, and of course see everyone else. Gas has been going crazy so it takes a few hundred buck-o's to for the drive alone. Also, we want to jump start paying some bills off, etc. Either way we decided it was best for us.
I have been SO honored to be a stay at home mommy throughout my pregnancy and Noelle's first year. I can thank my super awesome hubby for supporting our family for so long. I don't want to lose being with Ellie through the day so I decided to work nights.
I'm only working part-time and starting from like between 2 and 4 until 11 or so. I signed her up for daycare on post, so I can drop her off and Maxx can pick her up at 5 when he gets off. So, she'll only be in actual daycare for a few hours. I have a few friends who could watch her, and I have utilized them a few times, but as much as I used to be opposed to daycare, I do think that a few hours for just a few days a week, will be good for her. I think it's healthy to have her socialize with other children. I mean, she goes in the childcare for church for an hour every Sunday, but that's not very long. As good of a baby that she is, I think she should start learning how to be around other children and practice "sharing" and things like that. I used to be sooo against it because I didn't (and still don't) want her to pick up bad habits, etc from other little ones and change the sweet baby she is, but I DO think it's a healthy choice for her. I am still very nervous, though.
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| Ellie and her friend, Bayler. |
We've had an AMAZING past few weeks here in Tennessee. We've went camping, swimming, had a bunnnch of awesome BBQ's, dinners, and pool time!
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| "Jazz on the lawn" at the Winery |
We have such an awesome group of friends and that's really made it enjoyable since being away from Florida. Maxx and I miss our friends and family there so much! We have everyone over every single weekend, which is actually really great. I am glad it's here at my house, so I am able to put Noelle asleep in her own bed and feel comfortable that she's home and resting. We're actually like the only couple in our 'group' that has a baby, but all our friends are so awesome and really love Noelle.
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| Our friend Kat and Ellie Bee |
We are really so lucky. I can't put it any other way. All the things that God has blessed us with is AWESOME! There have been so many things that have lead me to worry about different things in our lives and He has just taken my fears and worry away and just allowed things to work out according to His plan. All we have to do is trust in Him and we'll always be taken care of. Here's something I thought about that hit me really deep the other day. I thought
"WOW! I love Noelle SO much. I can't even think of a way to express my love for her. There's no way anyone could ever know how much I truly, SELFLESSLY love her"
and then this thought immediately followed...
"Well, wow, GOD loves her MORE than I love her. That's hard to swallow, but it's the truth."
It literally took me back a second because it's almost impossible to imagine someone loving her more than I do. But HE does. What a blessing to know that she is saved by His grace. He'll always be watching her, even when I can't. That right there was an "ah-ha moment" for me. He loves me and YOU that much, too. He just wants us to follow Him and he will bless us over and over again. Seriously, turn to HIM, LEAN ON HIM- he WILL hold you up! Just try it if you don't believe me. Try with all your heart, truly, and see what ways he will work inside of your heart.
There's so many more things I want to tell everyone about but it's officially 1:01AM and I have to work tomorrow (plus wake up with 'Little Miss' bright and early). I will do my bestest to keep up, even if my posts are shorter than usual. So, I'll say "See Ya Later, July. I'm down for August!"
REALLLL Quick "Weight Loss Series" update:
I haven't worked out in a little over a week. I was SOOO sick for a few days then started working. I should probably start again but work has me running around so I feel at least a little active. I do plan to keep up with my success! :) I really do feel so much more comfortable with myself!
Current Weight: 139.0 (-6.2lbs)
Current Waist Inches: 32 (2.5")Note to self: Girl, paint those plain ol' toe nails asap, they are not cute.
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