WE HAVE OUR BEDDING!!

So I had to post this because I am so darn excited!!! We are probably getting a white crib from a generous family at our church, and so I've been sort of going back and forth on bedding. I have always loved this one set at Target, but recently liked this set from Babies R' Us (see post below). Well, after considering costs and color, I went back to this set, called Tiddliwinks Safari from Target. When we went to the store just to browse, everything was gone!! They're overhalling merchandise and have everything on clearance. I called my mom, and she went on a search. Can I tell you how awesome she is?? She is amazingly thoughtful and loves a good bargain. =) We bought the dust ruffle on sale and were hopeful that maybe she could find the bedding set. Well she did!!! Hooray!! She also found cute baskets!! I hope this set comes back to Target so we can get some of the other cute accessories. I know there are more important things in life for sure, but it is so exciting to have something even so small work out. =) Yay for clearance! Enjoy the photos. =)

Steph

BITO update

I had my 17 week appointment today, and everything is great! I've gained 8 pounds overall, which is super, and I got to hear the heartbeat. It was scary for a minute cuz she had trouble finding BITO...I just prayed and prayed. =) It is humbling because you do realize before each appointment that it is out of your control. I will get to see BITO live via ultrasound in two weeks...yay! We are not finding out the sex of BITO, but there are days I wish we were, especially since we have the opportunity in two weeks. =) Stay warm! We're getting lots of snow and COLD weather...hoping for a delay at LEAST tomorrow.=)

Steph

Happy List

I had a GREAT day today!! God is so good. He knows just what we need and gives it to us right when He knows we need it, not always right when we want it. =) I have had a tough few days health-wise, but I knew God would bring me out of it. My digestive system has been all messed up...several days of questioning whether or not I had a 3rd round of the stomach bug or "just pregnancy." My conclusion: "just pregnancy." I just have to realize that my body is constantly adjusting to this growing miracle, and that's going to include many days of unpleasantness.

Today, I swear, was the best day I've had in a long time. So, I wanted to create a Happy List, to remind me of today when I'm not having such a good day. I figure some of you will get a kick out of it too. =) Here is my list of happy things from today:

1. Going to the dentist and having a WONDERFUL experience...nice and very knowledgeable hygienist and no cavities
2. Discovering that plug in baby swings DO exist...and at Sears of all places =)
3. Being able to walk around the mall for two hours...BIG improvement from 30 minutes 1st trimester...I'm slowly getting some energy back but might have overdone it today. =)
4. Finding JUST what I need/want at the mall, hitting the gift card amount within a dollar, and realizing what was already on sale for a good price was on sale even MORE at the register
5. Discovering a new yummy cereal that has lots of fiber to help my digestive issues (sorry TMI)...and it has a funny name...Kashi Honey Walnut Flax!
6. Starting another class for my masters today and realizing the work will be cake compared to the last class AND getting excited to learn more about teaching reading
7. Having Marc clean and fold laundry without being asked knowing it would help me (He does this a lot anyway cuz he's awesome like that. =)
9. Having Marc remind me that I missed Jon and Kate Plus 8 due to the Bachelor premiere
10. Having the option to say, "I don't feel like working tomorrow." I love subbing!

Joy is a CHOICE. Today it was easy to be joyful, but tomorrow it might not be. I pray that I may continue to remember that each day is truly better than I deserve. Thanks to Christ, I can have hope of eternal life, rather than eternal separation from God...what I deserve. Be blessed today!

Steph