The past few days have been filled with true excitement for Jeremiah and me. Olivia has started taking steps!! On Sunday, Olivia stood up and took one step. She took the step and then dove to me. Usually, that is what she does. She will stand up and dive to one of us. On Wednesday, I was sitting down on the ground and stood Olivia up. This was the one time I wasn't trying to get her to walk to me. She looked at me, smiled, took TWO steps, and then dove to me. I've been trying to get her to repeat this for Jeremiah. He had only seen her take one step until last night. Last night, Jeremiah and I were sitting on the ground with her when she took two more steps. We started clapping and she had a huge smile on her face. Right after we stopped clapping, Olivia sat down and started clapping/smiling. She was proud of herself too.:)
Now, we understand that it may take a couple of weeks or even months for her to begin walking. However, we are just thrilled that she has started taking steps! I wonder if I will be as excited when she starts walking and getting into my drawers?:)
Olivia and I have spent the last two days....
Playing countless games of Peek-A-Boo...
Baking Valentine's Day cookies...
Playing dress up....
Being goofy....
Making new silly faces....
Playing with toys...
Laughing...
Being incredibly sweet....
and being crazy!
There's nothing else I would rather be doing and no one else I'd rather be spending my Snow Days with! We've had two delightful days. I can't wait for summer!!!!!:)
Playing countless games of Peek-A-Boo...
Baking Valentine's Day cookies...
Playing dress up....
Being goofy....
Making new silly faces....
Playing with toys...
Laughing...
Being incredibly sweet....
and being crazy!
There's nothing else I would rather be doing and no one else I'd rather be spending my Snow Days with! We've had two delightful days. I can't wait for summer!!!!!:)
Sometimes I stalk..er..I mead read other blogs. I love reading about other people and their lives. I came across this bible passage as I read a blog today.
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
I have read this passage before, but it really hit me this morning. No matter what I want out of life, God has his own plans for me. Even though I know this is true, I just needed to read it. God is using me everyday to witness to others. I may not like going to school and taking Olivia to her babysitter's house, but right now it's what God wants from me. I believe God is teaching me that I need to be thankful during every time of my life. He doesn't want me to just give thanks when I am happy or something wonderful has happened. I need to give thanks always. So, here are a few things I am thankful for today:
1. A God who loves me even when I don't spend enough time connecting with him. A God who knows my struggles and my flaws, but still loves me.
2. My amazing husband. We have been together since our senior year of high school. We have been together for over 10 years! During this time, I know we have both changed alot. I adore this man. He is the funniest person I know, a wonderful husband, and a fantastic daddy. Jeremiah has been my rock throughout the past year and I am more in love with him then I ever have been.
3. A spunky, delightful, funny, beautiful, and healthy baby girl. Olivia is my happiness. I can't thank God enough for picking us to be her parents. What a joy!
4. Two fantastic families who have unconditional love for us.
5. A wonderful church with fantastic people who love God and are not afraid to show it.
6. Friends who love me even when I complain/stress/worry about things I can't change right now. You know who you are and I thank God for blessing me with your friendships.
Well, I need to get ready for church now. I know it's important for me to constantly thank God for my life and the blessings in it. I'm going to try to read this verse every morning and hopefully it will motivate me to be thankful.:)
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18
I have read this passage before, but it really hit me this morning. No matter what I want out of life, God has his own plans for me. Even though I know this is true, I just needed to read it. God is using me everyday to witness to others. I may not like going to school and taking Olivia to her babysitter's house, but right now it's what God wants from me. I believe God is teaching me that I need to be thankful during every time of my life. He doesn't want me to just give thanks when I am happy or something wonderful has happened. I need to give thanks always. So, here are a few things I am thankful for today:
1. A God who loves me even when I don't spend enough time connecting with him. A God who knows my struggles and my flaws, but still loves me.
2. My amazing husband. We have been together since our senior year of high school. We have been together for over 10 years! During this time, I know we have both changed alot. I adore this man. He is the funniest person I know, a wonderful husband, and a fantastic daddy. Jeremiah has been my rock throughout the past year and I am more in love with him then I ever have been.
3. A spunky, delightful, funny, beautiful, and healthy baby girl. Olivia is my happiness. I can't thank God enough for picking us to be her parents. What a joy!
4. Two fantastic families who have unconditional love for us.
5. A wonderful church with fantastic people who love God and are not afraid to show it.
6. Friends who love me even when I complain/stress/worry about things I can't change right now. You know who you are and I thank God for blessing me with your friendships.
Well, I need to get ready for church now. I know it's important for me to constantly thank God for my life and the blessings in it. I'm going to try to read this verse every morning and hopefully it will motivate me to be thankful.:)
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