Hungry and Tired

Those two words pretty much summarize my life right now. You could add edgy - I am certainly more prone to losing my temper. Yet, I know how blessed I am as well. I have felt good through the majority of this pregnancy. I am still getting sleep - more than enough to function. I am healthy and it seems like the baby is healthy. We have a family that loves each other - to welcome this new one into. So, as my body grows tired, and I feel like an old lady, I need to remember that God's hand is over all of this and that this too will pass.

On the other hand, if you read this, you could pray for patient endurance and joy through the end of this pregnancy and especially for my back pain and enduring the heartburn. Also, James is going through some tough toddler tantrums. We could also use a little extra grace!

Cute Toddler Stories:

1. James rides his "tractor bike" (a tricycle) around the house looking for big bad wolves to shoot. He's a great shot because he announces "I got him" every time. He insists on holding onto the barrel of the gun and pointing with the handle. Some things are just not worth arguing over.

2. James and his compadres from our small group (3 other little boys) were singing the alphabet. I asked about each child and if they were singing. He answered "yes, they can sing." Then I asked if Noah was singing too (he's 18 months old). James thought about it and replied, "Well, he's a very small boy. He can't really sing yet."

3. On happy days at our dinner table we often have musical entertainment. Usually this includes songs like "The Muffin Man" "ABC's" or "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." Lately, however, James likes to sing "FEED THE WORLD." Just those three words in a very loud and dramatic voice. Where did this come from? Unsure. Sesame Street? Another child? My own child's goofy sense of humor? Could be any of the above.

And now a picture of our little hunter.

We had to add at least one picture of sap season. James drinking from this maple tree. At least we got in on part of the season - even if we will miss the best part.