Life....and thank you

When I started this blog a few weeks ago our life was full of excitement. Austin was up to his usual of keeping me on my toes and laughing and we also were expecting a second baby in November. Our lives were full of excitement and happiness. Well, on Thursday we lost our baby. I really don't want to write about it or talk about it because it still hurts too much so I'm going to leave it at that, but what I really want to write about is how blessed we our with amazing family and friends. First of all I have to tell you about this amazing guy I married. He has be so wonderful through everything the past few days. He has been patient, kind, and understanding. He has let me talk to him about everything and at times nothing at all. He has even given up his side of the bed and missed work just to take care of me. I could go on and on about him and I am so thankful God blessed me with him. Next, I have to tell you about our wonderful families. Our families have been taking care of our precious little boy and helping us in so many ways that I can not even begin to describe. My mom is staying with me and I'm so thankful for her help and my dad's willingness to let her be gone so much. Then there is my in-laws who have also helped take care of Mr. Austin and have stayed with us and helped us and called, emailed, and texted everyday just to see if we need anything. Then there are our friends. I am so thankful to have Gina and Christa who have both been through this to answer my questions. And Christa is only a few weeks out from her experience and yet has check on me and been such a support and I know she is still hurting herself. Then there are our amazing church friends Jen who has texted, called and come by. Katie and Mike calling and sending flowers....I have smelled those flowers so many times today and thought how wonderful God is to give us flowers and friends to send those flowers. I am thankful for our friends who have sent cards and text and phone calls just offering dinner or to keep Austin as we heal during this time. As much as the past few says have been so horrible and depressing as we lost a beautiful baby we have also been reminded at how blessed we are with a perfect little boy, a wonderful family, and amazing friends. So to all of you who have done these things and offered prayers on our behalf I want you to know how much I truly appreciate you, love you, and thank God for you!
Time heals and God gives peace and we are getting through this.
Thank you all so very very much!

Busy

I thought when I quit my full time teaching job to stay at home with Austin my life would be a lot less busy. I thought I'd have time to do all these projects and activities that I wanted to do. I was soooooo wrong! But that's okay. The main thing I wanted was more time with Austin and I have got that! I love teaching Sonshine School two days a week but right now it is very busy. We are getting ready for the end of the year program and making books for our kiddos. Austin is at a fun age right now but also a difficult one. I would love to bring stuff home to work on but he is always right in the middle of everything! My house use to be cleaner, even when I worked full time, but now Austin can make two BIG messes before I can clean up one. I do wish my house was cleaner and that my time was managed better but I don't wish it that much because to be quite honest I love my life right now! I love being home with Austin and I love the friendships I have made at Sonshine School!

On another note I owe my parents a huge thank you! My mom who runs herself ragged helping everyone in our family new that I needed a break this past weekend and as tired as she was her and my dad absolutely insisted on keeping Austin! This gave me the chance to enjoy my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew while they were here, plus I was able to relax a bit and enjoy some time with my hubby! So thanks mom and dad for always knowing just what I need!

Give this a try.....

Well I am not sure how this will work out but I am going to give it a try. I'm not sure how I feel about this blogger thing. I just started and I'm already frustrated trying to set everything up and I have not found a background or layout that I like. I'm sure it will get easier the more I use it. So my first post is complaining...I promise it will get better!