6 weeks

Thoughts at the moment…

1. Kaedmon is taking his first nap on his tummy. He loves it! It’s only during the day so don’t call my pediatrician!
2. I sorted the mound of clothes in my bedroom. Now I need to fold them. I need to fold the diapers too.
3. I have found 3 of my diapers to be of poor quality. Either that, or I’m not washing them properly.
4. I want a nap. I won’t say need.
5. School went well today. My boys are great at mazes!
6. Speaking of school, we were doing shape and color recognition and I think it was geared more for 3 year olds. They became so bored with it that they started doing it in Spanish. I’m serious.
7. Noah informed me today that I would look fabulous in red eyeshadow. I told him I didn’t agree. He insisted. I started to brush the pretend eyeshadow over my eyes and was informed that it belonged on my lips. Lipstick. Eyeshadow. Same thing, right?
8. Does anyone have any advice on how to get your kiddos to pick up their toys as they go? As opposed to cleaning up a million toys at the end of the day?
9. Our Sunday school class was talking about Ephesians 5 this past Sunday and the role of the husband. David wasn’t there because we had switched off services (Simon was sick). As I listened to the discussion and the text, I was floored by the reality of what an amazing and sacrificial husband God has blessed me with. What a blessing=)
10. Time to fold that laundry.

At Least He’s Honest

Upon review of Ephesians 6:1, which instructs children to obey their parents, Noah says:

“Mom, I will never disobey you again so I never have to have a spank!”

One moment later:

“Okay- I am going to try really hard to never disobey again.”

And just another moment later:

“Mommy, I’m gonna forget all of this by tomorrow!”

Now that’s more like it…

Reading with Uncle Jon

Uncle Jon came to visit for a night earlier this week. He was quite the storyteller and the boys enjoyed him being here so much!

5 Weeks

Why Men Don’t Write Advice Columns

He he…

Dear Walter,

I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn’t driven more than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband’s help. When I got home I couldn’t believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbor’s daughter. I am 41, my husband is 44, and the neighbor’s daughter is 22. We have been married for ten years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won’t go to counseling and I’m afraid I can’t get through to him anymore. Can you please help?

Sincerely,
Sheila

Dear Sheila: A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors.

I hope this helps,
Walter

Kaedmon- 4 weeks old

Kaedmon is 4 weeks old now. He is such a sweet and precious little boy. He is pretty easy-going, except when his tummy is upset, and that’s another story. He loves to eat, by the way. He is a good sleeper. On average, he is only up once at night. A couple nights ago he even slept from 10 to 4! I’m not complaining.

His brothers love him. I feel like I say the word gentle 1000 times a day. Simon has begun to say it out of habit everytime he sees his brother. He loves to hug him as well. He is a little rough, however. Today he hit him in the head with a basketball air pump. Eek. Noah loves to hold his hand. Noah and Sammy love to help feed him. They are good helpers. Noah is quite the intercessor, I might also add. Today I heard him pray:

“Dear Lord, thank you for my brother, Kaedmon. Please keep him safe. Safe from the bad guys. Please don’t let them shoot him. Amen”

Well said. Can a 4 week old possibly be involved in gang-related activity and his mother not know about it?

Our little boy is quite the alert one! He is so attentive and loves to observe. He seems to be awake a bit more than his brothers and, I believe, is close to smiling!

Kaed met his Granny and Poppy for the first time last week:

A few other shots from the week: