Ouch Report

Sept 26 2011

We went to pick Noah up from his class on Sunday morning. And learned that he had an Owie. I thought to myself oh this is the 2nd one this week. He must be clumsy like Momma. But then we realized that Noah had been bitten. Look at this thing!!!!



Honestly this was hard for me to hear, I kept it together till we got home and 3 hours later it still looked bad. My Momma claws came out. I began get angry. I know this is hard to believe that I was feisty for my child (enter sarcasm here). He kept picking up the paper that told us "A friend bit him." and would place it on his arm. Saying "All better."

Why was it so hard for me to forgive what happened to my child then??? I mean if it happened to me, no big deal but to my Noah. I was getting bitter I could feel it. Do I not remember:

Ephesians 4:31-32 ESV

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Matthew 6:14-15 ESV

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

or
Romans 5:8 ESV

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Why did I feel so inept to forgive now??? I talked to Drew about it and prayed that God would help me want to forgive. And I can say that I have now forgiven but feel this is something I will have to fight against for a long time. Not placing my children as idols to me.


Here is another way my Noah helps sanctify me, and grow my patience. We went shopping and when I came in from the car with the last of my load. Noah had broken almost all of the eggs. This little face of "Uh oh I am trouble." only came after Momma yet again lost my cool and was not gentle when I should have been. Being a stay at home wife/mom is more and more a means to and end in refining me to be obedient to Christ. There are so many challenges to raise these young men to love My Savior and I am determined to succeed.



This is just a funny pic of Noah trying on Daddy's shorts. He looks like an ad for Weight Watchers, "And I lost this much." "10 whole sized dropped."

Good Luken'

Just my sweet Luke. Took some pics for his baby dedication coming up.
Luke at 3ish months.





Here is Noah's baby dedication pic. They look pretty similar to me. Noah at 4 months.

Getting too big

Sept 22 2011

My boys need to STOP growing. I feel like I am missing them already. I dropped Luke off at his first class at church on Tue. It felt so strange going to my bible study with out a baby strapped to my chest. He did great and proved that he truly is a happy baby.

Here is Noah on his way to class. He love carrying his bookbag. It just makes me think starting school is not that far a way.

He got his 1st OUCH REPORT today. He ran into the corner of a table. Had the biggest goose egg on his head. Did not even phase him.

Later in the week we had the Boutwell's over for dinner. Miles and Noah played so hard together. They are like brothers, and tend to get into mischief. But that night too, after all manner of craziness, they were running around the couch in opposite directions and BOOM, they ran right into each other. Both had bumps on their noggins. Aren't they cute.

Firsts

Sept 20 2011

This week has been hard on this Momma, here are a couple of reasons.

Exhibit 1: we had the pleasure of keeping our dogs that we donated to Babu and Grana before we left for Africa 4 years ago. I forgot how much attention they need, how they too are like children, you have to feed, clean up after, and love on. And since I had 2 dogs and 2 boys for the week in my house, (one Noah in particular terrorizing Raleigh our weimer) chasing her all over the house. I am pretty sure that the dogs are ready for my parents to come home

First time to have the dogs back with us and the boys too. EXHAUSTING

Madison is more laid back and will let Noah play ( pull her ears, lay on her, poke her..........


First day for my little guy to wear Bum Genius cloth diapers. His booty is finally big enough for them. Here is the Lukester snoozing on the couch.

Noah pretending to snooze.

Luke's first time to sit in the exer-saucer. It is still a little to big for him. And he still can't hold his head up for long enough to really enjoy it. But Hey we tried.

Happy 90th Birthday Queen Elizabeth

The Whole Family

Seeing the birthday sign

Our little Taylor Family

Aunt Bryce and Luke

Grandma and her kids

The Taylor Men

Chris and Drew

All watching a video of Family pictures

Blowing out the candles

A toast from her son. We are so blessed to have our family, but it was said that if it had not been for Grandma Betty so many would not have been there. It is definitely true. What a legacy she has left for us.

A Birthday Busu (Kiss)

Fun with Gigi and Pops

The Princesses and their prince Noah

Sept 17 2011

We went to Trisha's to have a meal and cake. But to spend time as a family. We are so proud to be apart of this group.

Happy Day to Grandma Betty

Sept 17 2011

We gathered at Pops and Gigi's house to celebrate Drew's Grandmothers' 90th Birthday. We are so thankful for Grandma Betty. She is the mother of 8 children. Her only son Billy is Drew's dad. We have loved getting to let our boys meet her and make memories with her.

Grandma Betty and Luke

Momma and Luke

Gigi, Noah, and Drew.

Aunt Kathy, Aunt MaryJane, and Aunt Trisha

The whole group


Bryce, Aunt Lynn, Suzie, and Aunt Kathy

A little swimming going on.


Momma, Noah, and Grandma

The Feast

Gigi, Noah, Luke, and AUnt Bryce

The Ladies table

Happy Day

My little Lukers smiling at Momma

Lifting his head

Trying to stand as Momma holds him and takes the picture.

My boys talking to each other.

Sept 13 2011

Every time Noah's hears the Birthday song. He seems to miss the Birthday word. He just sings Happy Day Happy Day.........

Taking pics of my boys this afternoon reminded me that this is my "HAPPY DAY" everyday. Getting to stay home with my boys, to take care of them, getting to be a Momma, and wife to my Husband. I tell people often that I never pictured myself as a boys Momma, surely I would have had girls, I don't even like sports, I am clumsy, and am not that fun when it comes to playing games. But God knew that these boys needed me anyway. I am so HAPPY He entrusted them to me. They teach me everyday.