Party Time

It's somebody's birthday tomorrow!

 And I won't tell you how old he'll be ;)

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I have learned something very important the past 2 weeks. I could feel badly for not learning it sooner, but I am choosing to trust God's timing is perfect. A lot has led up to this point, so I in no way doubt the timing.

I mentioned last week about feeling foggy with our fall routine. The fact that I would miss my intentional time in God's word with the older 2. I mentioned that God was answering my prayers.

So here is the lesson learned. Stop and ASK Him. Seems pretty simple. (Even if it's something really little). But how quickly do I turn to someone else or a book or a blog ;) ?? Don't just ask, STOP and listen, dwell with Him and wait for answers. (this past year in the Psalms, has shown me how to dwell)

This lesson alone would be grand enough. But my God is very generous. Over a period of a few days (I told you He was quick), I brought together some past ideas with our recent word studies and just kept thinking. I am very excited about what He revealed.

I will share, eventually, but considering what I just suggested, I am not going to do it yet. Just in case you could use some extra time asking Him for guidance about something.

EJ and I have a much bigger question for God. What God has shown me this week should lead me to do the exact same thing. Stop and ASK Him. But this question seems harder, more complicated.

Funny, how we put stipulations on Him. As if He won't answer the tough ones.

I think this one boils down to not really knowing if I want the answer ;)

And that is a whole other can of worms.

Thankfully He is not finished with me yet!

My Sunshine

Whenever I pull the camera out he says, take a picture of me.

Oh, the JOY this one brings me.

Today at lunch, he randomly says, "you know when the players throw the water?" 

Me: huh? oh, you mean dump the water (Gatorade) on the coach?

Mason: "yes! that is such a waste"

He Sits!

I know Ryan's 17 month update was all about being on the go. And that is how he spends 90% of his time. But lately, he has started really playing too. He recently started pushing cars along on the floor, playing with our toy castle and little people house. It's wonderful to watch him engage in something for more than a few seconds.

He wants desperately to be in the middle of everything. He would much rather sit on a stool at the counter than in his highchair (which I don't let him do at mealtimes). He has started climbing into the chairs at the dinning room table (sometimes onto the table, lovely!). I decided to pull out the booster seat. So now he can actually sit and see and play. He loves it and actually remains seated. And can't yet figure out how to get out. Perfect!

We bought this set for him for his 1st birthday. Obviously something for him to grow into. He has begun playing with it for extended periods of time. And if he were my first child, I am sure I'd be right there next to him, teaching him his colors and shapes :) Instead, I am thankful for the free minutes and doing any chore I can do within seeing distance! He'll learn his colors and shapes someday.

1st day of 4 yr old Preschool

Mason was very excited to go to preschool this morning. We were ready in record time. His teacher is new to the school and so far we are very pleased. His assistant teacher has known Mason for quite sometime and he will be very blessed to have her 3 mornings a week. He is in such good hands. I couldn't be more delighted. He had a great 1st (2 hr) day.

 

 His hair is quite a bit shorter. Not sure I love it, but I am getting used to it.

 

He looks so grown up in this picture. Oh my!

Ryan and I went to the grocery store. Ah, just one at the store is delightful!