wind beneath my wings

After weeks of dreary queasiness, I woke up on Tuesday morning to a phone message from Amy. She offered to take Rhys for the day to play with her girls....and one play-day ended up turning into three. Yes! Three days of total rest! It has been wonderful: not only have I gotten some much-needed mental relaxation, but Rhys has had the best three days ever! Amy blogged all about it, complete with photos. Check it out here! Rhys did not want to let Amy go when she brought her home. She loves her, even down to calling her "Grandma." Sorry, Amy. In spite of that, the lady even brought us dinner. Now I'm starting to feel a little guilty, all this TLC!

I should also give props to Pastor Lori, too, for taking Rhys for a few hours on Friday (our anniversary). I wasn't feeling well at all, and used most of the time to sleep, but hey - we at least got to exchange cards without "Mommy, I want...."! PL even offered to clean my toilet. Now THAT'S love. (don't worry, PL, it's not that bad...yet!)

I am so grateful to these ladies (and more!) for putting a spring in my step this week, which has been hard to come by lately. I cannot thank you ladies enough! You have been so kind and made a most unbearable trimester a little kinder!

this day in history

one love
one life
one Lord

michael & lindsay
5.25.03


four years ago today! i love you, baby!

time warp

Where'd I go? I can't seem to find myself. I've been taken over by this nauseous, fatigued, lazy version of me. I haven't left the house but once in the past week, and am doing good just getting a shower in each day. I forgot how much early pregnancy knocked me off of my feet last time around. Morning sickness has become 24/7 sickness and has kicked old me to the curb. Cooking makes me sick, cleaning makes me tired, even just playing with Rhys is a huge chore. I'm either short with her or aloof. And I'm whiny. I know this. But I'm going to indulge this once (and more, but just to Michael). I can NOT wait until the next trimester, which can't come fast enough! This one has been spent eating poorly, sleeping badly, and trying to stay sane inside these four walls, which is more like prison than home for me right now. Think I'm gonna make a paper chain.....

bebe deux

Get ready world, our second kiddo is on the way! Look for him or her sometime in late December. Hooray!

two

Happy Birthday, Rhys! I cannot believe you are two years old already. Two years ago today.....well, I'll spare our readers the details. You have brought your Daddy and I SO much joy through your sparkling eyes, big heart, and toothy-grinned playfulness! You truly live up to your name: enthusiastic. Our little babbling brook. Our meadow.

I am so blessed to be able to see the world again through a child's wide eyes, to know what the real pleasures of life are, and to walk each day with you. You are a precious gift to us, and your Daddy and I thank God every night for you. You were THE best surprise, ever. You undo us. So here's to you, tootie. Lord, help us to raise her as You would: to love You and serve others happily, with unwavering faith, with unquestioning obedience and trust in You: always, as a child, with a full heart.

Love you, Rhysie Piecey.