My parents were over at our house about a week ago and my mom felt the baby move for the first time! It was very exciting! He only bumped once, but it was there!
On Saturday, while Mike was busy painting in the kitchen, I started feeling baby move A LOT! Usually, when daddy touches me, baby stops moving, but I just told Mike to sit and wait and be patient and little one kicked for daddy, too!
We are loving these little milestones! It is so exciting! I love feeling Mr. Man move around!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Something on my Heart...
Just these past few months, especially with having a baby on the way, I have really been thinking about priorities. This includes God, family, work, friends, etc. and I am really, not struggling, but just questioning myself on what is important to me in my life.
I LOVE my job! Sure, there are things about it that I don't really "like", but I enjoy what I do. I really enjoy my kids, I enjoy the people I work with, I enjoy what I teach, being able to make SOME money, and getting myself out of the house for a couple of hours! BUT, there are things that I miss out on. Like tonight. My home church (where my parents still attend church) is hosting a dinner for women, which I have to miss because I have to "work" this evening. An evening in May, some former students of mine have invited me to attend their spring band concert. I would LOVE to see these students and hear them perform, but again, it's a night that I have to work.
Again, do not get me wrong, I love what I do, but I also miss out on a lot and I question myself on if it is really worth it or not. Missing making memories with my mom with a group of wonderful ladies who I LOVE and have not seen in ages because life gets away from me. Missing out on former students' accomplishments and seeing how far they have come in the last year, which I feel that I had SOME impact on who they become...
It's just hard. Some people are willing to sacrifice EVERYTHING for their job. I guess it's because they view their job as not really a job, but their life. That is ok for some people, but not ok for me. Missing their kid's programs at school because it doesn't "fit" into the work schedule? Just one example I have heard. Not reading with your child at night because you have to make wine? Something else I have heard. Being a teacher, I have heard it ALL and it is RIDICULOUS!
Work is important. I believe in a good work ethic, I believe in doing a good job and doing the best you can at what you do. I believe God gives us talents that He wants us to use to help someone else learn and grow. God provides for us when we work. Work is good for us. It builds character, gives us a sense of pride, and God asks us to work and not be lazy. Has society placed so much emphasis on work that we have forgotten what is truly important? When did it become more important to work than to spend time with your family? To go see your child's program? To go have dinner with your mom and the church ladies? See the struggle?
I know what is important to me. I have to make some changes. Yes, I will more than likely be a working mom someday, but my family comes first. Not my job. The memories I will make with my family will last me a lifetime, while the paycheck lasts about a week. Adjustments can be made. I just pray that when the right time comes for me to go to work after Baby Lewis is born, God provides me with something that is extremely flexible. It's not even about money at all. Not at this point. God does provide when you completely trust HIM to do it. Just be faithful to Him and His word and miracles DO happen.
I challenge you to think about where your priorties are. Remember the movie CLICK? How he worked and slaved to get a head, only to miss out on what was important? I don't want to end up like that and I don't think you do, either. Take a step back, look at your life, and make sure you are doing what is important. God will show you. Just trust HIM!
I LOVE my job! Sure, there are things about it that I don't really "like", but I enjoy what I do. I really enjoy my kids, I enjoy the people I work with, I enjoy what I teach, being able to make SOME money, and getting myself out of the house for a couple of hours! BUT, there are things that I miss out on. Like tonight. My home church (where my parents still attend church) is hosting a dinner for women, which I have to miss because I have to "work" this evening. An evening in May, some former students of mine have invited me to attend their spring band concert. I would LOVE to see these students and hear them perform, but again, it's a night that I have to work.
Again, do not get me wrong, I love what I do, but I also miss out on a lot and I question myself on if it is really worth it or not. Missing making memories with my mom with a group of wonderful ladies who I LOVE and have not seen in ages because life gets away from me. Missing out on former students' accomplishments and seeing how far they have come in the last year, which I feel that I had SOME impact on who they become...
It's just hard. Some people are willing to sacrifice EVERYTHING for their job. I guess it's because they view their job as not really a job, but their life. That is ok for some people, but not ok for me. Missing their kid's programs at school because it doesn't "fit" into the work schedule? Just one example I have heard. Not reading with your child at night because you have to make wine? Something else I have heard. Being a teacher, I have heard it ALL and it is RIDICULOUS!
Work is important. I believe in a good work ethic, I believe in doing a good job and doing the best you can at what you do. I believe God gives us talents that He wants us to use to help someone else learn and grow. God provides for us when we work. Work is good for us. It builds character, gives us a sense of pride, and God asks us to work and not be lazy. Has society placed so much emphasis on work that we have forgotten what is truly important? When did it become more important to work than to spend time with your family? To go see your child's program? To go have dinner with your mom and the church ladies? See the struggle?
I know what is important to me. I have to make some changes. Yes, I will more than likely be a working mom someday, but my family comes first. Not my job. The memories I will make with my family will last me a lifetime, while the paycheck lasts about a week. Adjustments can be made. I just pray that when the right time comes for me to go to work after Baby Lewis is born, God provides me with something that is extremely flexible. It's not even about money at all. Not at this point. God does provide when you completely trust HIM to do it. Just be faithful to Him and His word and miracles DO happen.
I challenge you to think about where your priorties are. Remember the movie CLICK? How he worked and slaved to get a head, only to miss out on what was important? I don't want to end up like that and I don't think you do, either. Take a step back, look at your life, and make sure you are doing what is important. God will show you. Just trust HIM!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Haven't blogged in awhile!
Hey! I haven't forgotten about blogging, but in between remodeling the bathroom, remodeling the kitchen, tax season, changing doctors, Easter, planning for a garage sale, working, Mike being in school, my job moving buildings and planning for little Evan, life has gotten hectic and time has gotten away from us. I've been told it doesn't slow down after the baby gets here, so I am learning to embrace my new reality.
I went to my new doctor today. We are now going to see Dr. Goff at Mercy hospital. Mom went with me to my appointment today because Mike had to work. The first thing I noticed about being there was how attentive, kind, and just so down to earth the nurses were. They didn't snear when I asked a question and were very calm and polite with me. This made me more relaxed...that is for sure. Dr. Goff was the same way. I REALLY liked my first impression of him and mom and I left happy. I told Mike he would like him, too.
Baby Evan is great! Found out TODAY that my ultrasound results were good. WHAT A RELIEF! I am also supposed to drink this orange liquid stuff to get tested for gestational diabetes sometime next week. I also was told that I look really good for being in this stage of my pregnancy. I haven't gained too much weight, my blood pressure is good, and everything checked out..and of course we heard baby's heartbeat again! I LOVE that!
I actually had TWO doctors appointments today. Last week, I went to a new family doctor to get a mole checked on my back. It had never bothered me before, but it started itching. So, I went to have it checked and they ended up removing it. They stitched it and today I had to go and get the stitch removed. They also removed this wart looking thing off my arm. Neither procedure was painful, I was just more concerned with baby. The mole was benign, which I figured it would be, but I wanted to be safe. Nothing like spending an entire morning at two doctors appointments!
Next week, I will be at week 24. 6 months pregnant! I cannot believe how time has flown! After Mike gets the kitchen done and we have our garage sale, baby's room is next! E-man will be here before we know it! We're so excited and scared to death at the same time!
I have been taking pictures of the kitchen remodel and my growing belly. I need to get some posted to the blog! The next blog I will post pictures. :)
I went to my new doctor today. We are now going to see Dr. Goff at Mercy hospital. Mom went with me to my appointment today because Mike had to work. The first thing I noticed about being there was how attentive, kind, and just so down to earth the nurses were. They didn't snear when I asked a question and were very calm and polite with me. This made me more relaxed...that is for sure. Dr. Goff was the same way. I REALLY liked my first impression of him and mom and I left happy. I told Mike he would like him, too.
Baby Evan is great! Found out TODAY that my ultrasound results were good. WHAT A RELIEF! I am also supposed to drink this orange liquid stuff to get tested for gestational diabetes sometime next week. I also was told that I look really good for being in this stage of my pregnancy. I haven't gained too much weight, my blood pressure is good, and everything checked out..and of course we heard baby's heartbeat again! I LOVE that!
I actually had TWO doctors appointments today. Last week, I went to a new family doctor to get a mole checked on my back. It had never bothered me before, but it started itching. So, I went to have it checked and they ended up removing it. They stitched it and today I had to go and get the stitch removed. They also removed this wart looking thing off my arm. Neither procedure was painful, I was just more concerned with baby. The mole was benign, which I figured it would be, but I wanted to be safe. Nothing like spending an entire morning at two doctors appointments!
Next week, I will be at week 24. 6 months pregnant! I cannot believe how time has flown! After Mike gets the kitchen done and we have our garage sale, baby's room is next! E-man will be here before we know it! We're so excited and scared to death at the same time!
I have been taking pictures of the kitchen remodel and my growing belly. I need to get some posted to the blog! The next blog I will post pictures. :)
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