A lot has happened between then and now, too much for me to blog about right now...
Things change....
There are a lot of factors that went into our decision, but I am going to teach another year and then see what happens...
This is where we have peace, in this decision. I am excited. I just am thankful for the journey we are on and in the grand scheme of the journey, one more year isn't that long. We are super blessed to have a Nana who takes care of our sweet Tatum 3 days a week and he goes to an awesome Mother's Day Out program the other 2 days. Financially, we need my income right now and that is ok. So, first grade isn't finished with me yet! :)
I considered titling this blog, "here we go again." We have begun "trying" to have another baby. I actually was only on birth c.ontrol for about 6 months after having Tatum. We knew how many issues we had the first time, so I didn't want to be on the p.ill for too long. I have been off of it for over a year now. Anyway, just as soon as I was ready to admit that we were trying again I started having a lot of issues with my c.ycle. I went to see my dr. who thought she felt a cyst or fibroid in my uterus so she ordered an ultrasound. the u/s came back clear, praise the Lord! I just have some "aggressive" (as she put it) scarring because of my c-section scar. Anyway, I had to go back on b.irth c.ontrol to try to regulate my cycles. I will be on it for 3 months and then we will go from there. This time around is so different. We desire to have more children, but we also have a sweet miracle boy already. We don't deserve him or any more for that matter. It's all an abundance of grace. This time around is really, really different...in a peaceful way.
Tatum James is almost 20 months. I cannot believe I am thinking about my baby boy's 2nd birthday party already! Time really does fly. He is ALL BOY. I am often saying, "he is like a bull in a china closet."
Tatum is rough and tumble. He likes to run. He LOVES to be outside. He likes to spin in circles until he falls down. He loves to slide. He really likes making truck noises. He doesn't like naps because it means he is missing something. He is a super picky eater. He laughs when he is disciplined unless it is timeout...that works for now. He laughs a lot. He does the robot dance, gets his "guns up" and shows his muscles. He loves to read his "Bibles" as he calls it. He is obsessed with guitars and loves to hold them and play them. He loves music (which he calls lolly). He likes to ride in the jeep more than the honda. He wants "wader" a lot (but really means a little apple juice with water). He wears 2T and 3T clothes. He says "wuv you" which will melt your heart. That is our boy in a nut shell! We are so blessed by this boy and definitely on our toes all the time! :)
We are still amazed each week at ARCC to see the way God is blessing His church. We are growing and we are seeing the Lord change hearts and lives. We are humbled and so thankful for the opportunity to be leading and serving there. I get really overwhelmed when I think about all of the relationships the Lord has given to us in and through the starting of this church. He is so good and has answered so many of our specific prayers. We are just so excited to see all He has planned in the coming days. Michael is doing an amazing job as a lead pastor. I may be a little biased, but I think others would agree! ;) He is anointed to teach the Word. If you want to hear a sermon you can get the podcasts on the website at www.arcc.net. Michael has a gift of communicating the gospel. We are currently going through Mark. I am so thankful for Michael's leadership, not just of his family, but of the church as well. I am humbled to get to do this with him. We are blessed beyond measure and are just loving life. We know that in all things, our Sovereign Lord is faithful and in total control. We rest in that, we lead in that, we parent in that, and we just try to walk daily in that truth. We pray the same for our families, our friends, and our church family.
