Our doctors appointment was canceled for this past Tuesday. Robby was scheduled to see the orthopedic surgeon, but the doctor decided he didn't need to see him since he has a bone infection. So, we will see the infectious disease doctor next Tuesday on the 22nd. It was a little discouraging to us that his appointment was cancelled but, what's another week right? I'm so thankful for the patience my husband has endured throughout this long journey. Believe it or not, this accident has made me have more respect for him than I thought I could ever have. It's amazing that after 5 years of marriage, I love him more and respect him more each day! My dream for our girls is to marry someone who is just as good as their daddy. He may not be able to physically work everyday as before, but he works more now for our family than he ever has( For this I'm thankful)! Thank you Robby for making me strive to become a better mama each day. It's tough keeping up with you!

Next, I absolutely love my Intentional Parenting book. It has several things I think we as parents should acknowledge more of and less of the negative going on in todays society. For the ones who are not reading this book, I'm happy to share some of my favorite points with you

• When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became man, I gave up childish ways. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. So now faith, hope, and love abide these three; but the greatest of these is love. ( 1 Corinthians 13:11-13)
• Like a mirror, the Bible exposes us and tells us the truth about ourselves
• Your family discipleship only ends when you die. You have a lifetime to cultivate truth in the hearts of your children.
• Even when they are adults with their own families, you should lovingly and prayerfully encourage your children in their walk with Jesus.
• Faith comes by hearing the gospel- the power of God for salvation to those who believe. By this, we know that the most loving act a parent can do for his child is to teach a biblical gospel in the home.

One of my purposes for reading this book then blogging about it is so when you girls get this book eventually you can always reflect back to it even when you become parents!

Braylee... we had a tea party last night, you made me call you Milley the mermaid, and I was Chubby the bear. You held your pinky out just right while sipping on your tea! Your little imagination goes way beyond measures.. One of my favorite things you say is "I love you all the way to the rainbow and fairies" I don't know how far that is but I trust it's a long ways away! You also showed me how you can sing like Ariel while we had our tea party..I laughed so hard and realized we really need to invest in some singing lessons! But, I love hearing your crackly untuned voice singing whatever you want, It makes my heart happy! You are so full of sass and personality!

 

 

 

My sweet Madisyn.... You tell me on a daily basis how crazy your family is! I'm not real sure why you think we are so silly, but do know,we love torturing you with our craziness!!  If I had to go one day without your silly constant giggles, I think I would die!! Even being sick and not being able to talk,you still manage to squeak your silly giggles out (I'm so ready for you to feel better soon) ! I love you girls and your daddy more than you will ever know which is why its going to be so hard for me to leave you this weekend

This weekend I'm going away for the first time ever without Robby and the girls. I must admit, I am so nervous about it! I really just don't think I need time away from you but my best friends seem to think so!! I have the sweetest most thoughtful friends ever! This weekend they are surprising me with a weekend getaway (paid for and no idea where I'm going)! I can never keep secrets like my husband, but I promise he has not told me where I'm going! My three best friends from high school went in and decided I need some time to simmer out everything that has happened with us the last year! So with the ok from Robby, we are headed out somewhere this Friday.. I can not wait to reminisce with these girls!!!What a blessing it is to have such wonderful friends, new and old!

I know Robby will take good care of our girls as he does every day! My only fear is that Haisten will try and come while I'm gone!
To my girls I love you more than you will ever know! I hope you learn from all of my parenting mistakes...It will only make you be that much better when you become a mom! Your dad and I have the best moms ever! I have to say I'm thankful for their downfalls with us, because we have learned from them just as you will do with us (see how beautiful your grandmothers are)

To my husband...I'm thankful for all your hard work for our family, I look forward to another day with you, because I know I'll love you more tomorrow than I do today!
To my best friends, I am so thankful for you!!!(Every visit they tried planning was interrupted by an accident, surgery, doctors appointment etc...)
Love you all!!!