For those of you out there who read my blog who are women, this entry is for you. I am reading a wonderful book right now with my Bible study called Captivatingby John and Stasi Eldredge. I have been wanting to read it for some time and am glad I have the chance now. What an amazing book. Just some quotes I wanted to share:
“That longing in the heart of a woman to share life together as a great adventure- that comes straight from the heart of God, who also longs for this.” p. 33
”It is very important for you to pause just now and ask yourself, What did I hear them say?
We did not say that a woman is prized only for her good looks. We did not say a woman is here merely to complete a man, and therefore a single woman is somehow missing her destiny. What we said was, first, that Eve is the crown of creation. There is something uniquely magnificent and powerful about a woman. We tried to reveal the immeasurable dignity, the holiness of your feminine heart by showing that it is God who longs for Romance; it is God who longs to be our ezer; it is God who reveals beauty as essential to life. You are the image bearer of this God. That is why you long for those things too.
There is radiance hidden in your heart that the world desperately needs.” p. 42
Amazing book; so many thoughts race around in my head after I read it. I love it and hope you’ll read it too.
Whatever normal is, I think I’m back. Harrison is all better and I’m getting there. Today is the first day that I feel like a real person in almost a week. I actually put on real clothes and Kelly and I went out on a lunch date while my parents took care of Harrison. It was a blessing. We have to say goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa tomorrow and we will miss them!
I haven’t taken many pictures lately because, well, I’ve been sick, so hopefully we’ll have some good opportunities this week. I’m hoping the weather is nice and cool. I actually love this cool, rainy weather. And I could take it even a little cooler. I know, I know…some of you could live in 90 degree weather all the time. Now I’m not naming names (Brenda), but I have a friend (Brenda) who drinks hot chocolate year round (Brenda) and whose fingers turn blue in July (Brenda). I love ya, Brenda. :) Hee, Hee. That might actually be the one thing that we don’t have in common! :)
Till later…
My mom and dad are here now, so they’re helping with Harrison. I’m still down with a fever and aches and a really bad sore throat. Kelly and I were going to go out last night on a date since we had grandparents here to babysit, but that didn’t happen. I’m getting really sick of being sick! I’m thankful I’ve got help.
I’m having a little bit of a pity party for myself today. I started feeling achy last night and hoped it would not turn into anything, but I woke up this morning feeling awful. I was supposed to go to a baby shower for my friend Cassie (they are welcoming their 3rd child in a little over a month!) and I was so excited to dress up a little, wear some makeup and visit with good friends. I had a babysitter all lined up and everything. That flew out the window very quickly. I had to call and cancel the sitter and let someone know I wouldn’t be at the shower. I despise being sick, especially now that I have someone else to take care of, even when I’m feeling not so hot. Kelly had to go in to work, but thought he would be able to leave early. I had a pretty rough afternoon with Harrison- not sure if it was teeth or if he’s still getting over his bug. He didn’t have a fever, but he sure was fussy. And Kelly didn’t get home until 5:30. He just had lots of work to do, and I can’t expect him to be able to drop everything at work to come home to take care of me. So all in all, it was kind of a rough day. I will be going to bed soon, and I’m hoping tomorrow is better!
Thanks to a couple folks who let us know about the trouble!
the kitchen garbage can. I know…yuck. I can’t keep this kid away from it. And he doesn’t like to just play with the lid, he likes to actually throw things away. Toys, plastic bowls, my favorite cookbooks. I am having to check the garbage on a regular basis to make sure there isn’t anything in there that shouldn’t be. I think we might have to invest in a better garbage can that he can’t get into. Kelly has actually been wanting to buy one of those REALLY expensive ones for like 5 years, but I keep telling him no…they’re like $70! I just can’t spend $70 on a garbage can. I told him to put it on his Christmas list. :)
But on a side note, the other day Harrison did actually use it in the right way. He saw a crumpled up nametag on the end table and picked it up, walked into the kitchen, threw it away and walked away! But he hasn’t done anything remotely close to that again.
Harrison has been sick since Sunday with a fever and a rash. I took him to the doctor today and he has some type of virus. They ruled out strep throat…his throat is really red, though. Tylenol and fluids…he’s been kind of cuddly, which is out of the norm. I hope he is better soon, but I am enjoying the cuddling.
We’ve had some people mention that our comments are not working. Not sure what the problem is, but will hopefully have it fixed sooner than later. :)
We decided to cut Harrison’s hair today. This is the before picture…
Kelly first cut it with some trimming shears (after we moved we could never find our good clippers), but they didn’t work very well. Harrison’s hair is so thin that is was going right through them. We got most of it cut, but there were some very long pieces yet. We went to the store and got a new pair of clippers and finished it. They came with a cape and everything…he looks so grown up here!
And after…
It looks so short! I’m still getting used to it. I noticed before we cut it that he is still having a bit of cradle cap, so I needed it short enough that we could get that taken care of. Hopefully it will go away soon with some treatments, which includes olive oil. It was a natural remedy that I found on the internet, and it seems to work pretty well. We’ll give it a shot.
Harrison has been called a ’she’ 5 times in the last 2 days. 
I had a weird feeling tonight as I was driving the babysitter home after she watched Harrison during our small group…it seemed just like yesterday that I was the babysitter that was being driven home by the parents. I am starting to feel a little old. Just a little.
