So much has been going on, I'm not even sure where to start...
School is out in two weeks. I already notified my principal that I will not be returning in the fall. I have another full time job lined up...playing with my girls! Looking back on the way things worked out for me to have this position the last five months, I can only give God all the praise. Without me taking this job, being home in the fall would have been next to impossible. Because I've been working, we were able to pay off our car. This makes a budget on just Mikey's income possible. I'm always worrying about how we're going to able to afford this that and the other, yet God continues to show me that He will always make a way! I don't know what the future holds...but I know WHO holds the future!
In between working full time, taking care of Emma, and house projects, I got Emma moved out of the nursery and across the hall to her big girl room! My wonderful sister and mother-in-law painted the room, and I had lots of help setting up furniture and hanging up curtains. Emma adjusted very easily (especially considering she went from a crib straight to a twin bed) and loves her big girl room. =) I also have the nursery almost completely ready for Baby Lexi (Alexa). It's mostly the same as it was for Emma, but I did rearrange the furniture, and change the rug, lamp, and curtains. I found some valances in the garage that had been in my room as a little girl. They matched the nursery perfectly, so up they went! I just need to pull out all the bedding, cushions, etc. and wash them before I can say I am totally done.
Here are some pics:
I also managed to get Emma weaned off of her pacifier. She did great, but it was really hard for me to hear her crying at night at not be able to give her what she was crying for. Makes me not want to even start the new baby on one!
Mikey and I are looking forward to celebrating our 5th anniversary in two weeks. It's hard to believe 5 years have already gone by. It has been a great ride, though certainly not a perfect one! I still struggle with the crazy life and schedule of a police officer, and we're still praying for a move back to day shift. In the meantime, I'm trying to focus on being thankful that Mikey has such a good job and job security in this economy. He's such a wonderful hubby & daddy, we are blessed!
Emma will be two years old on June 3. I can't believe it has been that long already. What a blessing she is to us! We love her to pieces!
Of course our biggest change in recent months is our changing family! Baby Lexi is due July 10 (I'm hoping she's an early bird like her big sister) and we are so excited! I can't wait to go through the incredible experience of childbirth and having a newborn baby again. Only 8 weeks till my due date!
I can't end this long blog without giving credit to the One who deserves all praise and glory. Thank you, Jesus!
