Baby Eviction Notice

This was forwarded to me by Mike (not my own creation, but oh, so perfect):

Dear Baby:
I love you dearly, but it's time to go. I no longer want to be your mobile home. I understand that the lease agreement covered 40 weeks, but there have been some issues that have not been resolved.

First, there has been structural damage done to the exterior siding of your home, and I’m sure there will be some inside as well once you vacate and we are able to inspect the property.

Second, since you moved in, there have been constant plumbing problems, to include frequent leaks and sewage backups.

The neighbors tell me that your midnight parties keep them up, and sometimes they notice strange sounds and foul odors around your home. I also understand that you have been kicking and hitting some of the furniture that was provided to you at no extra cost.

There is a hearing scheduled with the judge on Tuesday to determine when the enforcement of this eviction will occur. I strongly urge you to vacate the property voluntarily BEFORE the official eviction date, otherwise the authorities WILL come in and remove you by force.

Thank you for understanding!
Love,
Mommy

So much to be thankful for...

I went to Wal-mart today (the really nice store right off of I-35 and 15th St in Edmond), and noticed the bell ringers. My first thought was , "Wow, already?" And then as I passed the ringer, I realized that I should give something. Even a tiny amount, which I did. I have so much to be thankful for, especially right now, with Thanksgiving next week and Christmas in 38 days! I say this as my little baby quietly hiccups in my belly.

Then I went to Hobby Lobby to look for stockings to hang up on the mantle. I want new ones for Mike and I and one for the baby. While there, I looked at Christmas paraphernalia and realized how special this Christmas is. I get to celebrate the Savior and how He came to save the world! That means even more to me now, I think. And on top of that, I get to celebrate new life found in my first child!

I am so humbled beyond words! Gratefulness overflows from my heart, as I am blessed with this precious little one. I have so many friends who have not been able to get pregnant or have been and lost their baby due to miscarriage...I am just thankful to be so far along. I am thankful that this baby is healthy. I am thankful for my amazing husband, who will be an amazing daddy! And most of all, I am grateful for my God, who never ceases to give up on me, even when I know I don't deserve it!

So much to be thankful for...

Big Emotions...all about Baby

Now, I have about T-50 days until we meet our precious baby. I am scared and excited all at the same time. I know that this baby is there...the little one moves constantly. Last night, in fact, Mike spent about 20 minutes just feeling the baby kick before we went to sleep. It was precious. And sometimes, when I lay down, the little booger likes to squirm and drive me crazy. At other times, I can feel a foot or a hand crowding out my belly (that is hard to describe and its a weird sensation).

I love this baby so much, but at the same time, I am scared to death of what is to come. Because this baby's gender is a surprise, I am even less prepared since I don't know what its name will be exactly. My fears more run in the range of...what is this baby going to be like, personality wise? What is this baby going to look like? How is our family dynamic going to change? Mike and I have been married for over 5 years, so a baby is going to be a huge change! Am I going to be crazy with emotions? Are we going to fight a lot?

I have no doubt that Mike and I will be good parents. I want Mike to call out if its a boy or girl when the baby comes out. I am looking forward to seeing him hold his baby...he is going to be the best daddy! Sometimes when I do get scared, it helps to realize that this baby is just an extension of Mike and I...our combined DNA, so it will be the most perfect baby for us...a perfect gift from God.

Ripe with emotions, all I have to say is that God will be with us through all these crazy changes.

New Adventure

Its official...on Saturday, October 10th, we will leave Northwest Arkansas to become residents of Oklahoma City. Michael has a new job lined up there. He is going to be a bridge engineer with Poe & Associates. I am going to be a stay-at-home mom to my little baby! Baby is still growing a ton. I can feel the little one move constantly; its so sweet!

I am sad to leave our home for the last five years, but at the same time, I am excited to move on to another adventure. This job is a great next step for his career, and I feel like taking care of Baby and raising the little one to love God is the biggest calling on my life...one I gladly accept!

New beginnings

So, this is really old news, but I should probably put it up on my blog for posterity's sake. Mike and I are 6.5 months pregnant, expecting our precious bundle of joy on Christmas Eve. The month we conceived, I remember telling myself that it wouldn't happen. Our timing seemed so off! Lo and behold, it did! So, yay, I get to be a momma in something like 94 days!

Needless to say, we are stoked! And to make it even cooler, we have no idea what we are having. Mike didn't want to find out, and neither did I, until we went for our 20 week ultrasound. The little rascal wouldn't even let us get a glimpse! So, here we are...

Oh, and the official name for the little one is Baby. Its sweet. Its especially neat seeing Mike talk to the baby and call him or her, "Baby."

Purpose

I just returned from a walk with my weiner dog, and as I was looking at the houses in my neighborhood, I was wondering: what is it that I want to do with my life? Do I want to go to work everyday, return home, and just live everyday in the same old rut, week after week? Life is good, but is this the life I want to live everyday? Honestly, no! I want to live for the Lord, living a life full of adventure. Even if that means stepping out of my comfort zone and giving up my cushy life here, so be it. I just don't want to stay in this rut!

This summer, I want to go back to Haiti and bring hope to those people who don't have it. Some do; however, Satan's reach on that area is so strong that even believers in Haiti face a huge spiritual battle. I need to reach out to my community here and to my family and show them the mercy of God. I need to be real and learn to be selfless. I need to get out of this house!