The good & the bad

Alright-so I haven't been blogging like I'd hoped, but in my defense it has been a crazy, crazy few weeks. A lot has happened, & these things have sent me traveling here & there for quite a while. One very hard thing that happened was one of my absolute best friends losing her father. I've known Heather since I was young...we grew up pk's:), & milked every second we could hang out at the latest church function/event-ha ha. But we became more than that, traveling from SC to VA and back again & even meeting half way a few times. She was there for me at our wedding, when our son was born, and so many other times in my life. So I immediately planned a trip to VA upon hearing of her dad's passing, hoping I could at least attempt to be there for her. I can't imagine what in the world it felt like for her, because it was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do...and had to be so much more so for her. It made me sad, angry, thankful, and sad again. I felt grieved at the service, like I could just lose it. For her, for her family, for myself even? So thankful that my sister came with me~drove the entire way there & back, actually! She was an amazing help. May sound cliched, I guess, but God really can give peace that we don't understand. I know he's done it in my life. I pray just that for my friend!
So, some good & sad times to reflect on. A very good one would definitely be Mother's Day. Yes, it was quite some time ago now...but it was my first! And such an amazing one. Church, quick lunch at home (due to the fact that Nathaniel didn't believe we should eat out that day-lol), and seriously good times at the park. The park was my absolute favorite part:) Steven & I were pretty much like kids, with Nathaniel being the calm one. Ha ha-I think he was stunned by all of the toys & options out there. But we all had a great time, took 1 bazillion pictures as usual, and left thinking "umm why don't we do this more?".
Well, from Summerville, to VA, to Piedmont...these past few weeks have pretty much been nuts. Good times with family~his & mine! Sadness as well, for my friends in VA. Add in a little exhaustion. It can cause mixed emotions, and some serious ups & downs. Luckily I have a really good guy who helps me, a sweet boy who moves me:), family, friends, and (but of course) GOD. He is.:)

Resume blogging!

Ok, so I never really started. Except for the sorry excuse for a post (my only post) in which Steven made me say something so he could type it:).
I'm not really sure who, if anyone, will read this...but I really want to start keeping up with it. Especially like the fact that I can look back & remember times with my family & sweet baby! So here goes...

Right now I'm loving staying at home & raising my kid:D. I tell everyone I was really nervous about this because I can get pretty antsy at times, but I love, love, love it! No day is the same, and I get to see & experience just about every moment of his life. I feel like I was meant to do this, which is surprising seeing as how I was never the type to think much about being settled & having kids and all that. I mean I had thought about it, just had no idea it would feel so perfect! Of course, we have our battles: no playing with the VCR! no chewing on the cords please! when I say "no" don't shoot me that smile!, among other things. Ha ha. Seriously though, this is the best job ever.
Also thankful to have an awesome husband. We've been through a lot in the first few years of marriage, but he has become hands down one of the most amazing men ever! Add amazing father to that...Nathaniel lights up when he's on the phone & when he comes home from work. He helps out so much with him & Nathaniel adores him:). LOVE my boys! And can't forget what holds us all together-God! Oh yesss! Love Him too. Huge part of the family, lol. I just keep learning from him. The past few weeks I feel like the whole "ask & ye shall receive" thing has been dead-on. Several times I asked specific things-about other people, people I could possibly help in some way, and He has answered w/out fail. Just reminds me that if we ask Him to send someone along we can help/encourage...of course He will!
As far as what's going on today, (the whole point of a blog, I guess?), a big thing would be my sister's moving! Only 2 1/2 hrs away...but still! Makes me sad, but I know I'll see her tons, so that helps! Nathaniel will miss his B so much. :( But I'm excited for her...a new chapter and all:).
Well I guess that's a good enough intro for now. Looking forward to writing more about family, myself, and what I'm learning...