introduction

Okay, everyone else has one, guess it's my turn. Heidi gave me the idea with her blog, and I love the idea of keeping a journal of our lives, especially for our kids to read when they are older.

As for me, most of you know, I stay home full-time with our boys. And, we'll be adding a 3rd kiddo to the mix come September. We don't know yet if that will be a boy or a girl. Have to wait several more weeks to find out. I'll be 12 weeks along this Friday. I'm feeling good most days, with the exception of staying sleepy and having NO energy. I've had a touch of naseau, but I won't complain after hearing how bad so many women have it. I find it such a priviledge to stay home with our boys full-time. Sure, it's hard some days. I miss adult interaction, and do get a little cabin fever here and there. But, for the most part, I'm a home-body anyway, so it works. Being able to see our boys grow up is so special, and I try to never take that for granted. Challenging? Oh yes, most days I have at least an hour or so of that. But, Ronnie's here sometimes during the day to give me a breather, or if not, I learn to walk away and take a time out myself! :) All in all, I wouldn't change it for the world. I believe it is God's will for me to stay home right now, and I thank him for it. September is a bit scary to me, but I know we'll adjust. My biggest worry is Ethan-- he's my biggest Momma's boy!

Ronnie is staying busy, busy, busy with both his jobs. He has his own business with his best friend. Well, really it's two businesses they have together-- Masterpiece Custom Trim Inc. and Decks'R'Us. And, then he works nights Sun-Thurs. at FedEx. I do miss him at night, but I know this is how things have to be right now. We're praying for a management job with FedEx in the future. He's done really well at FedEx, and was promoted about a year ago. He's been with the company now, about 5 years, and really likes it.

Jacob is four now-- will turn five in June. He's in the Ga. Pre-K program, so he goes five full days a week- 8a-2:30pm. He LOVES it, and misses it so much when they are out. He's been blessed with two wonderful teachers, who are so good to him, and have only wonderful things to say about him. Ronnie's sister, Tanya, works at the same school. It's nice having here there. Jacob is learning so much-- a little sponge, really. His speech has come SO far over the past 2 1/2 years. He's still in speech therapy, and we will welcome it as long as he qualifies for it. He talks non-stop-- it's not quantity that's the problem at all!!! He is just continuing to work on clarity, and strengthening the muscles in his mouth. We are so proud of him! Jacob is very soft-hearted, and Ronnie's says, a lot like me with his emotions. He can get his feelings hurt pretty easily. But, on the same note, remembers everything you tell him, and is always concerned about family and friends. He starts T-ball practice tonight. This will be his first year, and we're really excited for him.

Ethan is 20 months old now. Hard to believe my baby will be two in June! He is such a mess! Little attitude, for sure. And, he drives Jacob crazy. He's Jacob's shadow, as most little brothers are, and he's gotta be hanging onto him constantly. Gets on Jake's nerves, but he tolerates him pretty well. Yes, they have their share of fighting, but I guess that's to be expected in brothers. Ethan is a talker, for sure, with his vocabulary growing more and more every day. He LOVES Mickey Mouse, and we probably watch 5 episodes a day! He knows all the characters, and never gets tired of it. He's for sure my Momma's boy! I worry how he'll be the bigger I get, and the less I can hold him. I worry even more how he'll react to a new baby in the house, and the attention that it will take away from him. He does love babies, and points them out every time we see one. Maybe that's a good sign??? He's our cuddly boy.

Well, I look forward to keeping everyone up to date on us. Thanks for reading!