Milestones

The last two weeks have been weeks of change in our household. All 3 of the babies have reached new achievements.


I'll start with the oldest...now 4 yr old Jayden. His milestone was that 4th birthday. I don't know if he's changed so much or if I just have realized how capable he is, but he has really become helpful around the house. he can unload the dryer, put silverware away, get himself dressed, and other little odd jobs. All that help adds up!

Zeke's milestone has to do with the bathroom- he has been wearing underwear for the last week. Although he is not completely independent, he does occasionally get up and use the toilet without us reminding him. Wahoo! This is huge for him. He's come a long way in a short time.

Violet's world has also been drastically altered. She rolls over! I think I've caught her going both directions to get from her back to her tummy. Now that she's figured it out, she'll do it as soon as we lay her down. She's gotten restless when we're holding her or she is strapped in a seat because she has discovered that she can move. now, we just gotta get her to figure out how to roll back...the princess gets a tad bit upset when she's on her tummy too long.

Violet is 4 Months Old!

CEREAL!!!
We introduced rice cereal to baby Violet today. She actually did really well. She finished the whole bowl with most of it having been swallowed.

In the background of the video...if you listen closely...you can hear the latest thing the boys are up to. They got a new Backyardigans video- quite a treat! Jayden knows how to work the remote so Zeke is spell bound as Jayden navigates special features and they watch the same things over and over again.

An Update on the Job "Hunt"

It has been over a month now and the job hunt continues. As I continue to search out what God's desire is for my family, I continue to get the same answer... I will show you. This is a new thing for me, to not know. I guess that is why God has me here, to continue developing my faith and confidence in Him.

Although I am not really intimidated by where He might send me or what He might call me to do, it is really tough to not have ANY idea! In this time, it is easy to want to start settling for ANYTHING that could work... however, that voice continues to speak... I will show you what I have and you will know it when I reveal it!

During this time God seems to provide "manna" through friends and family who need help with odd jobs or continue to support us through this transition. This is our primary encouragement from God that we are doing the right thing. I keep pretty tired, mentally, as I never feel at rest right now trying to "figure it out". Yes, I wish I had more faith and God is obviously making me wait until I completely give it up to him. I want to do this, but I am still trying to learn HOW.

Although things seem to be brought to the surface each week and applications are filled at, nothing has really become a serious lead yet.

Thanks for your prayers as we continue on this journey!