We are having a lot thrown our way right now, so if you feel inclined, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
We are anxious to move out of our apartment... it's just too small! We thought our lease was up in the beginning of June, but I found out yesterday it's not up til June 30. Blech... so that puts us here a month longer than we want to be. We are too cramped and too stressed out here... we are dying to find a house, but apparently God has other plans for us right now. I'm trying so hard to be patient, but it is hard.
Finances are also an issue (when are they not?). We're really trying to cut back on unnecessary expenses (eating out, toys, video games, etc.) but having kids makes it hard. I hate having to say no all the time, but I'm much better at it than my husband!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Tired
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Gabriel's Upcoming Birthday
So for me, the 5th birthday is a big milestone. I feel like he's entering the "big boy" world. I really want to do something special for him. I found out that I am out of school (off work!!) Friday, April 11, the day before his birthday. I am going to take Nicholas to the sitter's and have a day with Gabriel. We're going to go to the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science (www.natureandscience.org). They have an awesome Children's Museum that I read about. I showed him some pictures on their website, and he said he really wants to go! I'm as excited as he is! :)
I think this will be a good chance for us to spend some one-on-one time together. He usually prefers to play with Daddy, but he does like his Mommy time... and I want to enjoy it while I can!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
I think God is trying to tell me something...
I am trying to catch up on my daily devotional reading. The past two days, my Scripture readings have been about passing judgment on others. I think God is trying to tell me something.... LOL. It is so hard not to judge others, but scriptures I read really help to put it in perspective, as we will all be judged by God. Now really, am I as capable as God of judging others... I think not. I am really working on seeing the person rather than making a snap judgment based on a few observations.
I hope to pass this on to my boys. I want them to be kind to others, not snippy and judgmental. This is especially true as Gabriel enters school... he will face the judgments of other kids. While I wish I could stop that from happening, I hope to give him the tools to handle it. Even more, I hope to give him the knowledge not to do it to others.
I am currently looking for a church. I want the boys to have a strong church background because I truly think it will make them better people.
Monday, March 24, 2008
My boys
These are my precious boys. Gabriel is on the left, and Nicholas is on the right.
Gabriel, my big guy is almost 5... his birthday is in a couple of weeks! And he will be starting kindergarten this fall. Yes, I am a little sad to see him grow up, but I am also so excited that he will be entering this new phase of his life. I can't wait to see him make friends and learn. :)
Nicholas is 2 and a half (I know, he's huge!) and just a ray of sunshine. He is so loving and sweet. He is growing and learning so much every day. He constantly amazes me. He is currently into knock-knock jokes, and he cracks himself up.
Easter
We had a nice Easter weekend. On Thursday, I took the boys to their daycare for an egg hunt.
Then, on Saturday, we went to the Dallas Zoo. I was not too impressed with the zoo.... I thought the Fort Worth Zoo was much better, but I got a few cute pictures out of it!
Nicholas loved carrying his Diego backpack
Gabriel liked this giant turtle...
...However, not so crazy about the kangaroos
On Sunday (Easter morning), we went to my parents' house for an Easter egg hunt. Nicholas posed for a quick shot before we left.
Then, they went inside for their Easter baskets.
