I'm not doing very well with this whole missing husband thing... I miss my friend. I listened to a sermon by Mark Driscoll on marriage (here) and it was interesting. Made me think, but more than anything made me want to listen to it with Micah and talk about it! Mark and his wife wrote a marriage book and it is coming out in January... I wanna read that!
Well... the kids must know that Micah is gone as well. They are doing well, but I can see that they notice his absence. Ethan has gone back to wetting his pants... we go through a season where he doesn't wet his pants for months to a season where he wets them all the time. Today he wet them 4 times! I have a hard time being patient. I got really angry with him today and that bothers me. It is just pee... it washes off... why does it bother me so??? Why do I let it get to me!?
Last night we went to a little church movie night. There is a church that is actively involved in our trailer park. They fixed up the play ground, offered school supplies for the kiddos in the park, hosted a halloween trick or treat event, and invited families to come "shop" free toys for Christmas. I think it is awesome that they are bringing the love and light of Jesus to my neighbors... encourages me to do the same. Last night they were showing the Veggie Tale Little Drummer Boy at their church. It was a good excuse to get out of the house... the kids loved it! I enjoyed talking with the pastor and his wife. Would love to get to know them better!
This morning the kids played... It made me laugh listening to them play "Doctor." All I could think was, "There is some crazy medicine going on in my living room!" This afternoon they both took naps and I started winter cleaning. I have a huge pile that needs to find another home... and a giant bag of trash... it feels good! (Plus there are many more piles to go through... we are simplifying life... again!)
After dinner I loaded the kids up and we went Christmas light looking! The moon is full and beautiful (guess I missed an eclipse this morning, bummer!) The kids were wild with excitement and Eden screamed at the top of her lungs, "CHRITHMAS LIGHTS!!!!!" 10 million times. It was hard finding lights... we will have to go out again... because this is one of my most favorite Christmas tradition!
We are staying busy, but I feel my husbands absence... A LOT... please pray that God would be directing his steps, keeping him safe and giving him wisdom/discernment!
2 comments:
Oh Chris, the little things feel much bigger when life is stressful..
J is usually good about his potty training, but we go through times where he wets at nights. A friend told me that when kids are going through growing phases this will happen. So whatever it may be, Ethan will out grow it.
We watched Christmas fireworks tonight - I love the wonder of littles at Christmas.
I love your header picture - so much energy! The way Kara is bouncing off the walls today, you would think I gave her a cup of sugar! *deep breath* Will be praying for you while Micah is gone. It's not easy, I know. Catching up on your blog, haven't been on in a while - feels good to be back!!!
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