We fly tomorrow to Canada and the U.S. for 3.5 weeks. I'm nervous and excited at the same time.
Life has been busybusy... but as I walk around my house filled with random containers (good toys), non-sticky stickers and bits of cardboard boxes (good toys too)... I realise I am living my dream. I have a son. He is getting big fast.
About a month ago was Mother's Day and I got a nice breakfast in bed. And a couple weeks ago we dedicated Toby at church. Our pastor made it very personal for us and it was special. Both were days I kinda half-wanted-half-dreaded but they were very sweet.
Interestingly we dedicated Toby on the due date of one of our previous babies. We didn't realise it till after it was planned! I think God does weird things like that. Maybe just to remind me He knows. He knows and remembers.
And truth is since Toby was born, I've thought about the 'next' child. I try not to too much but I also can't help it! Thankfully I'm not too obsessed with it right now. I want to enjoy Toby and I am!
People ask about having a 'second' and I still never quite know what to say. I don't know if I'm fertile. I'd love another but we all know it is not that straightforward. In my head I have a deadline. I'm thinking we will see the specialists when we hit that deadline- I think.
Anyway. Life is good. We are thankful we are able to go on this big trip to see family and friends as well as some ministry supporters. I hope Toby will behave on the long plane rides. Without shame, I have armed myself with drowsy meds for him if we need it. I'll let you know how it goes.
Toby will turn one while we are in Canada which will be super special. I'm thinking through what sort of celebration to have when we come home and have a little party for our friends and family here. I am terrible because I love ideas but I get overwhelmed with all the details. Grrrr.
Well, back to the packing I go...
Here are some photos.
(Toby with his cardboard car. Looking a tad homeless with the socks falling off...)
(We went to the zoo as a little family and advance-birthday activity.)
(Us at the zoo.)
(Nap-face. Awesome overalls from Ch!)
(What? There's a Toby in there too?- Us at the mall playground. Can't believe he's old enough to like it. Ahhhh!)
(Monkey and monkey.)
(Overdosing on blueberries, after having kiwifruit... hehe)
(Prepping the bath by loading it up with bath toys.)
2 comments:
He's almost ONE??? NO WAY!
He's still beautiful. Have fun in Canada!
What a beautiful boy you have. I love the post-nap pic in the red overalls. Too cute. Have fun on our continent!! If you're in the Toronto area, give me a shout!!
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