Snips and Snails and Puppy dog Tails

"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." -Unknown

Well, our Isaac is growing up to being a boy, not a baby anymore. He is certainly a determined one. In the last month he has surprised us in so many ways. He is growing in leaps and bounds. I can remember the first time Tim and I listened to Isaac's heart beat when he was still inside my belly. It was quick and strong, making us think we might be having a girl, yet it made the rest of the world around us slow down.

Dear: Isaac

As you grow, you'll have opportunities to listen too. And, you'll learn from, and help those around you. I hope you take time to really be there when your siblings or friends need someone to talk to. Sometimes they'll just want a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on, and that's when you have the chance to hear more than just the words they are saying.

Life is an adventure. You have turned mundane moments into pure magic. The wonder of a child is simply the best. I now know why they say that little boys are made of snips and snails and puppy dog tails. Your life's adventure does not have to go as planned or be perfect to be wonderful. Sometimes the unexpected, bumpy road leads to the memories most treasured.

Love: Mom

Gratitude List:

117. Jumping on the bed, fresh out of the tub
118. Playing with the tractors his Daddy played with when he was a boy
119. Stealing kisses...
120. Splash pad fun
121. Awesome half-wet hair dos
122. Telling Mama what dinosaurs and lions say
123. Dancing in the kitchen - it's our favourite dance floor
124. Crying - sometimes it just feel good to cry -when you're sad and when you're happy
125. Farmer's market
126.  Honey, cilantro, and lime chicken... Mmmmm Try it!
127. Mango, Avocado Salsa... Nom nom nom Try it!
128. Exploring the library
129. Life in the womb - Undeniably beautiful. How precious we are in His sight (Isaiah 43:4)
130. My borrowed maternity wear to boost my mat wardrobe. Thanks Sarah!
131. Camping or I think we should now call it Glamping as we have a pretty great trailer now
132. I won something! That never happens. Thanks Linda Bolinger Creations
133. Turning weeding into something to be grateful for - Reflect on small gratitudes while weeding
134. This book ... Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
135. Life lately...

 

Throwing rocks into the lake is so much fun!

I couldn't hull them fast enough!