Monday's Musings

Noah tells me, "your belly was nasty and baby sister is too, we need to get her out and clean her up!"

Noah also insists that her name is "Aba"(Ava). We are also considering Olivia and Isabella, but he doesn't like those. When Jason asks him her middle name he says "Bryce". I have no idea where that came from. lol

Elijah loves to raise up my shirt, lay on my belly, and rub it. It's almost like he is bonding or remembers something about being in my womb. So sweet. :)

Elijah's latest phrase is "Oh Gosh!" I was wondering where he picked this up from, but have caught myself saying it alot more than I realized.

After stepping on a train, I let the "s" word slip. Later that day, I lost my balance and said "shoot". Noah started saying "ship, ship" and Jason was telling him not to say that word. We walk out to put the boys in the car and I accidentally honk the horn, Jason jumps and let's the "s bomb" slip. I laughed so hard I started cramping and the boys were grinning from ear to ear. I'm just glad I'm not the only one to blame!

Jason painted baby girl's room last night, so we are officially in the pink business. I think he was reminded of his dislike of painting. I am excited to get the nursery put together.

This Wednesday we get to see her again and will have 3-D images from the ultrasound!

The days are starting to go by really slowly. 4-6 weeks seems SO far away! This is definitely the part of pregnancy that tests your patience!

Orthorexia Nervosa

This is such a good article about balancing life and good eating habits. I often envy people who seem to go 100% with lifestyle changes, but when I try to do this myself, I end up overwhelmed. This article is pretty much how I feel deep down, that there is a balance to our health. You can become obsessive about everything and try to do it perfect, or you can "live" and do your honest best while enjoying food, even the "bad" stuff once in a while, without feeling condemned. If I ever get to the point I don't let my kids eat birthday cake at a party, someone smack me please! (That isn't in the article, but I know people who do.) It's kind of like religion, everyone thinks they have the right theology, becoming obsessed of their beliefs and judgemental of those who disagree. I am approaching this in the same manor I choose my faith, with GRACE! I am not perfect, but that is okay, I will have peace and be led on the right track without condemnation. And if through this, some 100%-er tries to tell me I'm not doing it "right", well I suppose I'll choose grace instead of envy because ultimately what I'm striving for is peace. It doesn't mean I will lose my passion for healthy eating or give myself excuses to eat bad foods, but I will lose the guilt and condemnation that often comes along when you do something contrary to a holistic eating lifestyle.

http://drbenkim.com/articles-orthorexia.html

Be anxious for nothing?

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phil. 4:6

Okay so I am in the anxious stage of pregnancy and this scripture keeps popping into my head. In some ways, it's a good anxious like the excitement of meeting my daughter. But in many ways, I am getting overwhelmed by my mental to-do list. Will I get my house organized before she gets here? Well probably not the way I'd like. And while I know this is a normal reaction due to the nesting instinct, I know peace can prevail in my mind if I allow it.

Reality: Jason is working late almost every night since this is the busy season. I am just not physically able to do some of it, and am dealing with some sort of stomach issue at the moment making it that much more challenging. *blah* I am taking care of two little boys who need to a lot of love and see no need for an organized house.

So I am praying for peace of mind, restored health, and efficient use of the time we have before she arrives. I am praying for Jason's work to be blessed and prosperous and his strength to be restored each day. I even pray for help, in whatever form that may develop.

I am thankful for a healthy baby girl in my womb. I pray for her to stay there as long as she needs to, even if I become anxious to meet her. I am thankful for my two beautiful sons who make my days so much richer. I am thankful for a husband who is blessed with a job that allows me to stay home. I am thankful for him also because he is my helpmate and blesses me daily with taking the burden off of my shoulders. I am thankful for this home, it is a beautiful home where memories are being made. It may not be perfect according to my standards sometimes, but it is more than enough. I am thankful to God for blessing me with a wonderful life, and I repent of ever becoming anxious.