My Valentine

Since its Valentine’s Day tomorrow it is time to brag about my hubby. (This is probably the best present I could give him). Since Kurt and I have been married (coming up on four years) he has really been a life companion for me. We are opposite personalities and that makes for some interesting days when we, misunderstand each other, but it also keeps both of us balanced.

He always puts Noah and I before himself. On days like Valentine ’s Day he always “out gives” me (even though I have tried to “outdo” him, haha). He gave me a coat this year. I had looked at this coat around Christmas time, but we had set a budget for gifts and we didn’t have room for the coat(it was expensive in my opinion). To me that is sweeter than flowers or jewelry. He picks up on the little things that I say and is always in tune with what I am doing or thinking.
We often have the same ideas, for example on Sundays one of us gets up and makes breakfast, last Sunday I made French toast, and he got up and came to breakfast surprised to see that I had made exactly what he was thinking he wanted! This happens in many different ways. He is serious about his walk with God, and leading the family spiritually. I try to show him the respect he is due. Kurt is very loving and attentive to my needs and Noah’s of course.

Kurt is also an awesome Dad. He is not afraid to change diapers, fold clothes, or anyother baby related task. He was even my birth partner! He gives Noah his full attentions when he is with him. Noah loves to play with “Da”. Here is a clip of them playing together. Kurt has a gift for finding the most simple ways to entertain Noah! Here He is using a candy wrapper and blowing up into the air! Lol!

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This past year has been a tough one for our family. Kurt was laid off for awhile; I then needed to go full time even though I wanted to be home with Noah. He has been persistent in looking for something that matches his skills and abilities, all while working a job that isn’t his dream job. Kurt has a lot going for him and he is a good employee and I am confident in his future success. We have needed to revaluate our spiritual lives, our marriage and our future because of this. It has been for the better though. We have grown closer though this. We both depend on God more and have a better relationship with Him. I personally have had to learn to give my burdens up to God and not carry them around (it was really taking its toll). We have had to remind ourselves of God’s promises, “We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose”-Romans 8:28. Sometimes I wonder how marriages last without God being the center of them! God has truly blessed me with such a wonderful valentine!

No Woman is an Island!

Sometime ago one of my blogger friends posted about why she blogs. It got me thinking about why I have started to blog and why I have enjoyed it so much just for the short time that I have been doing it. I first started so that those people that don't get to see Noah as much as they would like can keep up with us, mainly my college friends and other log distance friends.

My college friends have been great! I am so glad that we keep in contact. I have some of the best times with them! I enjoy sharing ideas with them and asking their advice on things. I am going to be in one of their weddings very soon, and am honored to do so. Everyone needs to take a break from the everyday,everyday and enjoy some time with friends.

Then as a continued to post I started reading other blogs and I had people comment on my blog! Many of them Mom's who have the same opinions on child raising as I do! This has been great to see that I am not some weirdo mom with strange ideas on what I think is best for my baby! I have also met many Christian Mom's this way. I have gotten lots of encouragement and advice!

I believe that everyone needs support, help, encouragement, guidance, and to feel connected to people around them, even if it is solely though words and pictures. Words can be very powerful especially when they are backed with love and caring for that person. This is why Christ said to first love God, then love people, not cars or houses or traditions, or even your own intelligence. I have found that by loving my friends and family and fellow bloggers!, I have found some really blessed fellowship!

Noah is 1 yr old!

Noah's Birthday was the 23rd. We have been on the go non-stop since the sat. before his birthday, so that is why I am posting it now...on the 27th! I can tell that this is going to be a crazy time of year for a looooong time to come. I will do all that I can to slooow it down for Noah. (As posted about before).

His birthday could not have gone better for him. He was rested with a nap before the party started, and fed something nutritious before his first sugar spike. He actually opened his presents with very little help! Most of them were wrapped in birthday paper, ya! He really liked his presents, so much infact he wanted to play with each one after he opened it. he got some really great stuff. His John Deere tractor was awesome, he just cannot get enough of it! He loves making his brum..brum.. sound.He also has really taken off walking this week. It is so cute. The last milestone is, sadley he is completely weened. When I stopped the night feeding he just stopped waking up in the morning for the morning one too! He has started drinking more milk, so he is getting enough. I was just surprised, and wasnt prepared for the last feeding to be "the last feeding". I dont know if that would have made me feel better though. My baby is growing up! I am proud of my accomplishment , I met the goal of one year, not that it was that hard, but it did take a level of committment and education. Happy Birthday Noah!