Busy Busy Busy Bees

Do you ever get so busy, you are always worrying about what you have to do next? Seriously that is me right now. I feel like there is never enough time in the day, especially for my studies. Well last night I also remembered I really have to relax and enjoy my life, because everthing is going so fast. My poor peanut was sick last night, hacking his little lungs out I swear, and the only way I could get him to relax was by letting him lay on me in the rocking chair. In the beginning all I could think was the long list of things I had to do. Then all the sudden I looked at my son and realized that I never use the rocker anymore because he is so big, and we usually don't have to rock him to sleep anymore. I was looking at him and realized how big he has gotten. His legs hang over the edge of the rocker and it took a lot to get him comfortable because of his bigger body. Then I got mad at myself for not enjoying this time. I mean when he is 10 you think he will still want his momma rocking him and rubbing his back? Probably not. I can barley believe he is 3, and to think someday he will be 18 makes me want to cry. It goes so fast. My baby is now a boy. Gotta remember to just sit and enjoy my time with my boy.


Also I have to share a funny story from today, we were sitting in our room and Braxton looked at me said lets be friends momma I love you. It made me so happy and I told him of course and I loved him too. Then he started sniffing me. I looked at him like what are you doing..and he goes Mom you smell gross. Where do kids learn this stuff? He is always making me laugh with what he comes up with.

Last but not least as you all know my hubby is a BUSY working man:) I am so proud, but also VERY nervous because he is traveling a lot. Makes it a tad difficult when you are in school and being a Moma. We will work it out and I have faith we will make it:). But I will always take any prayers people want to give us as we make this adjustment!!!

Thats all for now...Hope everyone is enjoying this BEAUTIFUL Fall Weather. We love it!

Ps I am sure all of you are aware..but the best day of the year is in 9 days..MY BIRTHDAY..Its a pretty big deal!!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU CONRAD!

Today is Conrad's FIRST Officially day of work at Crowe!! We are soo proud of him! He was looking so handsome this morning in his new work clothes. I have to say I am not used to seeing him dressed up, but I like it:).

This morning Braxton and I are both sleepy. My brain is exhausted from all the studying I did yesterday, and my poor Braxton has come down with some sort of virus. Poor guy was up at 2am throwing up. Ahh there is nothing worse then a sick baby. So today while I am off to school all day my wonderful mother in law is going to stay with my boy. Thank god for wonderful Grandparents. I don't know what I would do without them.

Well off we go...Hope you all have a GREAT Monday!

Our Favorite Season....

It is starting to look like Fall people and I am soo excited. Fall is my favortie season for so many reasons. I love the weather, the changes in colors, and mostly FOOTBALL SEASON!! Yes I am a big football fan. Notre Dame and the Colts! I honestly don't know anything else. My husband, unfortunately, is a Michigan Fan. You can see where that could be a problem when raising a boy. However, don't you fret because Momma is taking care of business. My son is a momma's boy right now, and I am going to take FULL advantage of it. Just ask him who his favorite team is between the two and you will find a PERFECT answer because Notre Dame is Mommy's team!! As you can see from the picture below I am raising him well:)

Braxton has been loving Pre-School and I am SO proud of how well he is adjusting. He adores his friends and his teachers. He is learning so much and we can already tell the differences. I truly have been enjoying being the one to pick him up from school since Conrad and I have changed roles. It has been a big blessing to me. When Braxton gets home from school we have been loving going for bike rides or running in the jogger. I cannot lie I thought it would be easy to get back on a bike, but I am horrible. Don't worry people Braxton wears a helmet. Anyways we have been loving time together, especially Mommy. Since I am in school and don't have the time I use to I REALLY try to make our time together special and meaningful. That boy means so much to me. Never thought I could love someone so much.

I am starting to adjust to school, but I will be perfectly honest when telling you I had my first breakdown. Yes I am aware I have been in school barley a week, but it happened. I had my first lab for my Anatomy and Physiology class. Lets just say I went home in tears because I was so frustrated. Not to mention I broke a beaker in class. I got over it though, and I take it as a blessing because I have been out of school for over 4 years, kind of need to give myself a break and realize to be a little easier on myself. Lets just say I am a perfectionist and I don't like being wrong even a little bit. Ok I am stubborn you got me. I am loving school though and I find it all so interesting. I am blessed to be at Bethel.

Conrad has been enjoying his last week before work. He has had the opportunity to Golf and help me get adjusted to school, which is wonderful. I am so lucky to have him. Truly has my back and pushes me when I want to give up.

Alright I am off to do more studying..don't get too excited for me:)

It is written on your heart...

I was in class today and got so inspired by this video, I knew I had to share it. I am in a class called Exploring the Christian Faith at Bethel College, and although I have only had 3 classes so far I am so in love with it. I am a work in progress, someone who is trying to find their way in this crazy world. I have been praying to God to help guide me, and he placed me right in this class. It is my blessing and one I plan to take full advanatge of.

My favorite thing from this video is when he says, "The song is playing around us all the time, it's everywhere, it is written on our hearts and everybody is playing. The question isn't whether or not your playing the song, it's if your in tune." Doesn't matter how much you say you love Christ or have faith, it's how you live it everyday. God's wisdom is too beautiful to be thrown away for nothing. God is what we are made for. We weren't made for anything else.

I hope you enjoy this video as much as I do.

New Journey

On Thursday night my amazing friends and husband had a little get together for me. It was the night before my first day of classes. My friends brought over funny school supplies. A couple of them were a Hannah Montana notebook, Princess folders, and a microphone pen. Ahh they love me don't they? My husband got me a new computer, he is soo wonderful!! I have to thank my wonderful friends for coming over and making me not so nervous for my first day. Thanks Will, Joel, Carl, Emily, Braxton, and of course Conrad.

So Friday I started my first day at Bethel College. I was so nervous that morning, and I couldn't figure out why. I believe it was because I had been out of school for some time, and I just felt like I was going to be so far behind right from the get go. I had the exact same feeling I had the first day of high school. All the new faces, teachers, and subjects. Ahh I was scared. Anyways my first class of the day was exploring the christian faith. I didn't even know what to expect with this class, but for a long time I have been praying to God to help me get closer to him. This class is exactly what I have been praying for. The rest of the day was great and I feel like this is exactly where I am suppose to be. I think this is going to be a great semester, d0n't get me wrong it is going to be a lot of work, but I am actually excited for it.

Since Friday was my first day at school, it was also Braxton's first day at school. The day started rough with Braxton refusing to go to school. He latched on to me and I thought there was no way we were going to get out of the car. Once we got inside he saw all of his friends and it was much easier to leave my side. Thank God for Aunt Jenn being there, she helped me by just taking him away because I would have stayed forever. Braxton had a rough first day with going on the potty. I think it was a different place than home and doing so much occupied him he didn't think or want to stop to go potty. All in all, Ann told me he was her star student for the day so I am happpy!! I am hoping this new routine will be good for Braxton and he will learn a lot from pre-school. Mommy and Daddy will be missing him a lot while he is there.

Conrad starts his new job in two weeks and he is getting really excited. It is nice to see him so determined and excited to go to work. He has already passed his first section of his CPA exam. I am so proud of him I cannot help but smile. He has accomplished so much and I know he is going to do great things.

This is our new journey and I know our family is going to bloom because of it. Excited for what God has in store for all of us.

What are you thankful for?

In our household, we love to pray. We really have worked hard at giving Braxton the opportunity to speak and talk to God, and most importantly remind him that he is always there for anything. At night we have been reading a lot about God and Braxton of course has a lot of questions. Well tonight we did our normal routine. We read two stories, sang our prayer song (the same song my mom sang to me when I was a child), and lastly I opened the floor to Braxton to pray about anything he wanted to. This is what my son said; God thank you for food, for sandwiches, for peanut butter sandwiches, and crunchy peanut butter. I was laughing so hard, I was crying. It is amazing to hear the things this little boy has to say. Just a moment I hope to remember and I am sure God was glad to hear it too.

Braxton & Mommy

Time for Change

Braxton at the lake on the Tug Boat

Going for a run with our jogging stroller

Ky enjoying the stroller too

Our family has had an awesome summer. We have spent so much time at the lake and just really enjoyed swimming and being outside. A new favorite thing for me is Braxton and I take a run together with my jogging stroller. I love working out and sometimes it just isn't possible because I don't have someone to watch Braxton. Finally I just started realizing I can do things with Braxton now. I love running so now we just do it together. We love running around and seeing stuff around the neighborhood. It has been a great thing for us to share together. He also motivates me and tells me to keep going. He is my little coach. It has been an awesome summer, but our routine is very much about to change because next week is my first week of school and Braxton is going to be going back to his school. He is very excited, but I have to say I am very nervous. I know everything will be fine and our family will adjust to the changes. It's all for the best and I know God will guide us through it all. Conrad is also about to start his new job. He is getting so excited, and we are all excited for him. I know he will do great. We will keep you updated on all the excitement!!