Happy Thursday everyone!
Did this week seem long or was it just me?
Wanted to share some moments from life this past week.
Spent a week with these two precious kiddos. They keep life interesting (them and that other big kid..) We got the full experience of life as a parent of school aged kids. The getting everyone ready and out the door in the morning part is the worst! I'm used to jumping out of bed and heading out the door in 30 minutes (remember..I'm low maintenance). That was not happening. It went like this, alarm goes off, get up, turn on straightening iron, walk to kids room, turn on lights, gently shake them, they seem to wake up- walk out and continue to get ready and repeat the waking kids part a few more times! Yikes! It was a blessing we made it to school on time. I'm not an early morning person but I guess I better start getting used to it. I get why parents say they get up and have themselves all ready before even waking kids. *Side note- I got to try out some fun braids! Glad I practiced all those years on my American Girl doll, Samantha!
On Sunday, I sent the picture below to my friend...let's just say it was a crafting weekend at my house. There was a Team Dress up Challenge day at school on Tuesday and Kindergarten decided to go dressed as the characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. First off, because it had enough characters for 10 people. Secondly, we figured it'd be easy. Of course, I thought it would be cute to make fascinators (like they wear in Britain) for each dwarf instead of caps. So, I trekked to Hobby Lobby and bought a little bit of everything, as you can see below! My mom was sweet enough to come and help me. I think they turned out really cute even though we didn't win. We had fun, that's all that matters!
The Wicked Witch, the Mirror and our Kindergarten Team (in character)
Dopey, Bashful, Snow White and Grumpy
I've been following @lissletters on Instagram for a while and always marvel at her beautiful lettering done with a warterbrush and liquid watercolors. While I was at Hobby Lobby I picked up a brush and some colors. IT IS HARD. Mine did not look like hers at all. Ugh. Her strokes look so pretty and perfect. I guess practice will hopefully help me get a little better?! (For the record, I love words that have the letter "H". It's so pretty to write in different styles.)
(Photo of @lissletters beautiful work! Follow her on Instagram to add some beauty to your feed!)
Being the shopper I am, when I'm out and about I'm always stocking up on future birthday gifts for the nieces and nephews. How cute is this outfit from Old Navy? Our nephew is such a dapper little dude and looks adorable in cute little bow ties and hats. I also picked up a cute sundress and bathing suit for my niece as well. It's so fun to shop for kids.
My new dresses that I ordered from Boden arrived. I'm in LOVE. Each one fit me perfectly and they are so pretty and comfortable! I wore one today and received lots of compliments. Even my Kinders were complimenting me! I may have to order 2-3 more...ordering from there may just replace my Stitchfix orders.
I have a big doctors appointment tomorrow and have been given a date for FET #3. Next Friday! I start lovely progesterone shots next week while continuing two different estrogen meds. My poor body..it just settles down from being off meds and I start all over again. Why does it always seem that important dates fall on a busy and stressful week?!?! I have so many meetings, musical at school, acupuncture appointments, etc. Stresses me out thinking about it! I'll make it through. Been struggling a bit lately with resigning myself to God's will for this journey. Am I okay if his plan is for me to not be a mother (this way or at all)? Is knowing I'm loved by him enough for my life? I know the answer should be an immediate YES but my very human heart has a hard time climbing on that train of thought. It's really a struggle for me. I'm actually ashamed to admit that but have to remember that it's my journey of faith and through trails we learn truths. God has blessed me in so many aspects of my life and I have to remember to be thankful for those blessings. I'm asking of course for prayers that this third try works but also for peace with God's will for me (us). Thank you for the support and prayers you've said for us already so far. If this journey of infertility has taught us anything, it's that prayer can bring strength and hope!
To end on a positive note, after my doctor's appointment tomorrow I hope to have a quick visit with my sweet friend Melanie and her darling baby Ella Kate (and maybe get to hold her)! Prayers DO work because baby Ella Kate has been such a fighter! She's over a month old now and though her medical condition has not gone away, we can see God's hand of grace already being used in her little life! Please say a prayer for Mel and Cuz and that for Ella Kate healing and restoration can continue to take place. She's a precious and beautiful baby. #prayforellakate
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