Wow

"He determines the number of stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit." Psalm 147:4-5

Lately, we have been looking at the stars at night with Addison. It is beyond my comprehension that God would know each star by name. 

Amazing.

How Could I Ask For More

I thought it was time to change the name of my blog. I've been thinking about the typical themes of my blog, and figured that it revolves around my sweet babies. When I think of how much God has blessed me and Andy with these two children, I am always filled with the question, How Could I Ask For More? Thus, the obvious name of the blog. I hope if there are any readers out there, that you enjoy reading what brings joy to this simple mom.

Time for Laughter

Henry has officially become Addison's biggest fan. From the moment they wake up to the time they go to bed, he is watching her and just laughing at her. She finds this quite fabulous to finally have the audience she has always wanted, so it makes for great fun for her. 

This morning when she got downstairs, she said "good morning, buddy." She sat with him on the couch with her little arm around him. It was so sweet. 

I don't think there is a better sound in the world than hearing the two of them laugh together. 

Things I Thought Part II

I thought for sure I would wear an apron when I cooked. I have no idea why, but I don't wear one. Maybe when I'm 30 I will...maybe. I also thought I would be a planner (meal plan, exercise plan, budget plan) yeah, I don't do that either.

Things I Thought

I was thinking the other day how cute I was before I had children. As I was getting ready to quit my job and have Addison, I thought for sure that I would suddenly turn into this crazy homemaker. For one thing, I thought I would bake. I pictured my kitchen filled with the smells of fresh baked breads and cookies. Instead, it is mostly filled with the smell of day old dishes. I thought for sure I would make a nutritious meal every night for my family (only the best, right)? Ask Andy how that one is working out! I also thought I would always have laundry done, always have the floors vacuumed, the beds made and sheets changed on a very strict weekly basis, scrubbed kitchen and bathroom floors. Yeah, I had great expectations.
Little did I know that my days would be filled with playing plah-doh, sitting and doing peek-a-boo, singing, painting, reading endless numbers of books, and doing whatever else these little people can think up.
Oh well, so my house isn't perfect.

Backyardigans

This morning I realized that I was watching Backyardigans all by myself, and being thoroughly entertained. What does that exactly mean about the state of my brain?

Thankful

Today we were able to feed our children and ourselves, have clean (nice) clothes to wear, a house to live in, a car to get us places, and eachother. Not much more I could ask for.

Five Months

Henry turned five months old this week. It has been a difficult month, he just hasn't been his laid back self. It all started with the ear infection, but the doctor says that it is all cleared up. He has been waking up about every two hours at night. During the day he has been pretty fussy. I just don't know what is wrong with my little guy. I wish he could just tell me! My theory at this point is he is teething. When all else fails, blame it on teething! 

This last month, he has really started to notice people, especially his big sister. He thinks she is pretty funny, which she just eats up. She will get excited that he is laughing at her and get right in his face and scream, "Henry, Henry, Henry." (Every time an octave higher). For some reason she thinks it is funny, mommy nor Henry find it that funny. Oh, how he is going to repay her!

This month he started sitting up. He sits for about thirty seconds until he does the "bombs away." He also rolled over from his back to his belly. Although, no one but mommy has witnessed this event. 

Even though this has been a really difficult month and I am so longing for a full night sleep, we adore our little guy and think he is the cutest little man ever.

Monsters Cry

Today we went downtown to check out Park Community Church. Andy has a friend that is on staff there. We have heard a lot about it, so we wanted to see it for ourselves. It really lived up to what we have heard, it was a moving experience. We asked Addison what she learned at church. She answered, "about Jesus." "What about Jesus?" "He made it." (The lesson was about how God made night and day). 

After church we went to Superdawg, a famous Chicago hot dog place. That on the other hand, did not live up to its reputation.

As we were driving home, Henry started crying. Addison started singing to him. It took us a minute to figure out what she was singing, but we realized it was a song from Playhouse Disney, "Monsters Cry." 

The Ride Home Tonight

Henry doesn't like driving in the car at night. When we do drive in the dark, the ride is usually filled with him screaming (the term crying wouldn't do him justice). Tonight on the way home from Mike and Jenn's house, I heard Addison in the backseat sweetly saying to him, "it's okay, Henry, look we are passing farms."