This is Hilarious

Yet again, swiped from another blog. (Kevin DeYoung's).

This made me laugh out loud several times.

And sadly, I relate to a lot of it.

:):)

Enjoy!

Monday Morning Humor

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Happy, Hard and Hopeful

a 12-year old boy with Asperger's syndrome interviews his mom.

I swiped this from Abraham Piper's blog. It is very sweet and delicate. My heart is so tender right now - I could not watch it without tearing up. But I find this mother's answers very honest and very helpful for her son.

Q&A from StoryCorps on Vimeo.

Walker is 2!

Hard to believe that our baby is now a 2 year old. He is a hand full! And I absolutely love that the Lord placed him in Wes' and my care. He has taught me much in these few years. It's been a full 2 years from his persistence as a newborn to declare it was meal time by his gifted pipes! To his "responses" when he is not going to be able to have his choice of something. Be it - a good throw down on the floor or a good set of squeals. He is fully a child in need of a Savior and he is fully ours! And he is fully loved.

I do enjoy many things about our Walker including, his quick ability to share with Wyatt. His ability to entertain himself wherever we go. His observance of work needing to be done and willingness to help. His sweet and adorable side that reveals how deeply he will love people and care for people.

I am in love with this child and grateful for the privilege I have in being his mommy.

We had a simple party for Walker at the park with a few families. We had a great time - and he was so grateful for the cake, the play and friends.

ps - at his 2 year check up, it was confirmed that his height is in the 100 % at 37.5 inches. After talking to my parents about this, they talked to my aunt Sarah. She shared her three son's 2 year stats (my 1st cousins) and it was so interesting how Walker compares.

Daniel H - 37 in W - 31 lb Adult height 6'4"

Eddie H - 35.5 in W - 31 lb Adult height 6'2"

Richard H - 35 in W - 27 lb Adult height 6'4"

Walker H - 37.5 in W - 31 lb Adult height ??

Who Knew?

A creative friend has organized an activity bag swap-out for the summer. There are 17 moms participating and therefore we each put together 17 bags complete with all things needed for our activities. In turn, my household will reap the benefits this summer of 17 activities already thought out and put together for me!!

So my activity "requires" a clipboard. That's 17 clipboards, which I don't have so obviously I need to purchase.

I will have you know that clipboards are pricey!

I mean, really, how much would you pay for this?

I wasn't hoping to spend a fortune. But I actually found these things in stores for $9.99!!! That would be more than $170. Uh no. So I actually went to 5 different places. Target - too expensive. Rite Aid - not any available. Walgreens - too expensive. I finally found some at Office Depot in a pack of 3 for $4. I ended up spending $27 which was more than I had hoped, but less than I began to see was possible.

This will be the most appreciated scavenger hunt this family has ever endeavored.

And I really wanted to help someone else out that might be in the same predicament.

Note - Amazon has them for less than $1/piece.

Last Words

Ever thought about your last words?

I know it's a very morbid thought, but my mind has been occupied by these types of words after I gave Wes a book recently, that I find fascinating.

Last Words of Saints and Sinners by Herbert Lockyer.

Elsie Newell quoted several people's last words at a women's conference this past weekend and I was intrigued and therefore, found the book, not in a bookstore, not in any of Charlotte's libraries (24), but on faithful Amazon.

I have really enjoyed reading these well-known people's last words. Surprised by many, not at all surprised by a few. Some are full of hope and security, others are lonely, dark and full of despair.

I can't imagine a sweeter time on this earth for a believer than his or her dying moments.

James Montgomery put it this way:

"So when my latest breath

Shall rend the veil in twain,

By death I shall escape from death,

And life eternal gain.

That resurrection-word

That should of victory;

Once more, 'For ever with the Lord!'

Amen, so let it be!"

Here are a few worth sharing:

JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826)

He died on July 4, 1826, just fifty years to the day after the Declaration of Independence. Having a great admiration for his compatriot, Thomas Jefferson, the last words of Adams were:

"Thomas Jefferson still survives."

But unknown to Adams, Jefferson had died an hour before Adams was called Home.

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826)

Jefferson had a deep reverence for the Bible of which he wrote: "I have always said and always will say, that the studious perusal of the Sacred Volume will make us better citizens, better fathers and better husbands."

When Jefferson came to die, author of the Declaration of Independence, he was fully prepared to meet the Christ he had sought to follow. His death also came 50 years to the day - July 4, 1826 and after taking affectionate farewells of members of his family, his last audible words were:

"I resign my soul to God, my daughter to my Country. Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace."

THOMAS PAINE,

the renowned American author and infidel, exerted considerable influence against belief in God and in the Scriptures. He came to his last hour in 1809, a most disillusioned and unhappy man. During his final moments on earth he said,

"I would give worlds, if I had them that Age of Reason had not been published. Oh Lord, help me! Christ, help me! O God what have I done to suffer so much? But there is no God! But if there should be, what will become of me hereafter? Stay with me, for God's sake! Send even a child to stay with me, for it is hell to be alone. If ever the devil had an agent, I have been that one."

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616)

"I commend my soul into the hands of God my Creator, hoping and assuredly believing, through the only merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour, to be made partaker of life everlasting; and my body to the earth, whereof it is made."

Funny Conversations with Wyatt:

One afternoon:

Wyatt: Mommy and Daddy, do you want to see the picture of the wolf?

Us: Yes

Wyatt: (poses on his knees with his head looking straight up, mouth open)

Us: Now what was that again?

Wyatt: Now do you want to see the video?

Us: Sure

Wyatt: poses on his knees, with his head looking straight up, mouth open saying 'ooouuuuwww' (aka howling)

Us: oh. clever.

Earlier today:

Wyatt: (decked out in pirate attire) Mommy, will you put this on me? (it was a hankerchief to be tied around his head)

Me: Sure

Wyatt: (while I'm tying the hanky) Arrrrrr!

Me: Ahhhh! That scares me.

Wyatt: (louder) ARRRRR!

Me: Are you a mean pirate?

Wyatt: Nah. Pirates just say 'arrrr'

Wyatt: (seconds later, whispering) And they don't brush their teeth.

Pulling into Panera Bread Co Parking Lot:

Wyatt: Is this the bread competition?

In the Grocery Store:

Wyatt: Mommy, look it's a bird!

Me: A real bird?

Wyatt: YES! It's another miracle!

Baby Girl

On Monday Wes and I heard the words:

"You're having a princess."

I could not have been more stunned.

Well okay, Wes was more stunned.

But really, I was so caught off guard.

My pregnancy with our little girl has been SO SIMILAR to my pregnancies with my 2 boys. I've been sick with all of them around the same amount of time.

Wyatt: 16 weeks

Walker: 20 weeks

Baby Girl: 18 weeks (got sick last week)

I've had low iron with all of them.

Very distinct cravings.

Same amount of tugging/pulling.

Same amount of fatigue.

The list goes on and on.

I was quite surprised. And underneath my surprise, delighted.

I have longed to have a little girl always.

I have longed to have a relationship with her as an adult and for the way that a relationship with a girl and her mama carries on when it changes drastically with a boy. I fully expect my 2 boys (and hopefully we will raise them in such a way) that they will leave and cleave to their wives. Not so much forsaking me. But where they will need Wes as men, they won't need me. This very subject has literally made me cry. Just thinking of my boys not needing their mama.

My daughter, however, hopefully will be my most precious friend. And hopefully I will be a big encouragement and source of wisdom to her. I will get to walk through her journey as a bride and as a mama to be.

I truly am thankful for this gift of a girl. I am thankful that the Lord has entrusted a sweet feminine life to Wes and I.

Wyatt's top pick for her name:

"Valentine's"

What he's most looking forward to:

"fighting like a knight for our little princess"

What I'm looking forward to:

The Estrogen growing in our home.

(Though not quite equal to the level of Testosterone.

side note - my vote for a female dog next is not as necessary anymore)

Strangest Craving I've had with her:

white cheddar popcorn AND strawberry mentos

Sweet things:

I've enjoyed watching Walker and Wyatt speak to her (through my belly) almost every day.

Walker usually says something like: Bebe! iun junlk luh bank! Bebe!

Wyatt usually asks me if she is laughing when he "tickles" her. And will usually say "hey baby" in a very sweet voice.

She is due August 10 :)