"Wild" Friday nights

We have such "wild" Friday nights around here :)  Tonight it was Mommy, Graesen, and Walter cat movie night.  The movie of choice: "Berenstain Bears" from the library.  We sat on the coach (which I covered with a blanket to prevent greasy, popcorn finger stains) and ate excessive amounts of  home popped popcorn.  I realize that most people would not consider this a good Friday night, but I would trade this mommy-kind of lifestyle for anything :)

You can never have too much paint

Graesen got a little car painting kit in his stocking for Christmas that I totally forgot about.  This afternoon we pulled it out and Graesen went to work.  He started out using the paintbrush, but then decided it was easier to get a lot of paint if he used his fingers :)

Of course Graesen needed a bath after painting.  I let him have a bubble bath.  He has only had a couple in his life, and he thought it was pretty special :)

Tonight Graesen and I went to a get together dinner with the other staff members at my new job.  I just have to say that I am so grateful to now be working with such friendly (and Christian) people.

Almost Wordless Wednesday

The library this afternoon:

Meeting my friends' beautiful baby girl:

Blue

I love this sweet boy's blue eyes...

Sweetest boy

Every day I am just amazed at how sweet Graesen is.  He is a kid who loves hugs and cuddling, and says, "I love you" out of the blue.  He is such a joy and really lifts me up whenever I am feeling down.

I struggle with the idea that Graesen may be only child.  I enjoy being his mom so much and always dreamed of a house full of children.  I wanted for Graesen to have siblings who could be his lifelong friends.  The second Graesen was born I knew I wanted to do it all again, all 20+ hours of labor included.  The day Graesen was born was absolutely the best day of my life.  I just get so sad when I think that maybe I won't get to do it again.  I don't know what God has planned for me.  I am trying each day to let go and give God control.  And just to clarify, just because my life is difficult right now does not mean in any way that I don't want for others to be blessed.  I know many people who are pregnant or getting married and I am so happy that God is blessing them in this way.  I love hearing that people are happy.  I am the kind of person who almost always chooses happy movies, because I love happy stories.  I know that this time in my life is just a season.  There will be seasons for celebrating for me too (although only God knows what this will look like). 

"I'm a football game"

Graesen and I went to church this morning, and I had to get pictures of him afterwards.  I just love it when he looks nice for church :)

This afternoon Graesen and Phoebe were playing dress up.  Phoebe said, "I'm Jasmine!"  Graesen said, "I'm a football game!"  Clearly, he looks just like a football game :)

A boy and his "motorcycle"

It was a little warmer today than it has been in a while, so Graesen and I got out to do a little bike riding.  Graesen, of course, had to take it up a notch and try a little off-roading.  He also decided that riding over snow was a must.  He is such a boy!