Getting So Big

I decided to dig out my real camera this weekend to try and get a few good shots of Webb and our fun afternoon. It was a cold day Saturday but after he slept 3.5 hours, we decided to head out to the park. I was able to get a few good shots of him. I look at him and seriously wonder where three years have gone. He is so big and getting so tall. He is so smart and so talkative and inquisitive. He's precious and delightful and can wreck something in one second flat. He can whine and complain and want, want, want but overall, he's an absolute joy. I had a good time snapping pictures of him. In my eyes, he's the most beautiful child I've ever seen. :)

 

 

 

 

Webb,

"May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.

May God hold you in the palm of His hand."

 

 

We love you, Goose.

What I've Noticed

A few things have struck me lately that keep reminding me to stop being so selfISH and be more selfLESS. There are many families, some close to me, others not so much, who are hurting or struggling. I keep going back to them over and over and I can't shake how much our world would be a better place if people would give more of themselves and expect less from this life. Yesterday we attended a fall festival for a friend who is struggling with a horrible, rare form of cancer. As I stood and talked with his wife, I noticed Chad, her husband who is battling cancer, sitting behind her with some friends. She moved a little and when I saw him, it nearly took my breath away. He looked so good but looked so sick from the rounds and rounds of chemo. I wanted so badly to give him this huge hug but I couldn't get near enough to him. He was smiling and chatting with me and others around him and he looked so happy and so at peace. As I walked off, a thousand guilty feelings came over me. How in the world can I complain about my life? How can I say my day has been rough? My life is perfect in relation to this sweet family who has struggled for so long to beat cancer. It's like a slap in the face. One that I'm thankful for because it brought me back to reality. My life IS blessed, I AM lucky. I have a beautiful son, a dear, sweet, loving, and patient husband, a job I love, family that supports us, helps us, and encourages us, and good health. Why do so many times, I find myself thinking how rough things are? Because I've had a long day or I'm tired? Dude. Get over yourself. So, so many people STRUGGLE on a daily basis. To feed their children, clothe themselves, pay their bills, or they wrestle with abuse or neglect.

I don't really know where I'm going with this other than to say that I hope I can become a bit more grateful for this life. I should never take for granted the wonderful life I have or think that things could be better. Cause someone else out there would love to be in my boat. As Chris and I have been visiting this new church, things are making more sense to me. This life isn't about me. It's about caring and loving our neighbors and showing them they matter. I am not ashamed to say this, it finally feels right. I'm so over it all. Don't you think this crazy, screwed up world would be better if we started caring about others and stopped worrying about me, me, me? Dang.

Weekend Whereabouts

So this weekend I was solo while daddy went camping/mountain biking with the boys. I've enjoyed seeing his pictures via text message. I'm so ready to ride up the mountain this month and see the leaves change!

Friday night we ate dinner with Mimi and Pawpaw at a local hamburger joint. I sure did take a greasy cheeseburger and fries to the face. And enjoyed every bite! We spotted a little pumpkin patch on the way home but they were closed so Saturday morning, we went back and loaded up on pumpkins. Webb is very excited about carving it into a 'jack-o-wantern'. Saturday afternoon, my sister came to visit and we went for a Target run and took Webb to this awesome park in Winston! He had the best time running and sliding. It was so hot though! So ready for fall-like weather! Can I just interject here that my sister spoils my child. At Target, he ended up with the 5 million dollar Mater cars set that I never would have gotten for him, the Cars 2 movie, snacks, drinks, and fun buggy rides through the store. Then this morning, they had outrageous wrestling sessions and wrecked the den. THEN I came in the room and she's feeding him little pieces of chocolate! Let's just say that because she doesn't get to see him that often, I let it go. She is so good to him but definitely lets him get crazy! It was a fun weekend for sure!

Top Five on Friday

Here's what is making my Top Five Friday list!

1. A quiet house.
Webb is asleep, Chris is gone for the weekend (although I miss him, it's nice to have alone time), and I'm laying on my couch. Word.

2. Feeling better.
Last weekend I was stubborn and pushed myself too hard and ended up with a nasty sinus infection Tuesday when I finally went to the doctor. After two shots in my bum and a Z pack, I'm finally feeling back to normal! Which brings me to . . . .

3. Running.
Stoked about hitting the pavement in the morning followed by a yoga class. I'm so ready to get moving again!

4. Shopping trip tomorrow.
Cause fall is coming and I love new clothes!

5. The money that Chris left for us tonight before he left. And the sweet note telling us to go get dinner, buy Webb a new toy, and take him for Fro-Yo. So sweet!

Happy Weekend, all! And bring on that fall weather!

Webb

This joy and happiness that this child brings into my life simply can't be put into words. He is such a free spirit, a happy, energetic, and loving boy. I love you so, so much, Goose!