I have been hanging onto a coupon for Fairyland in Oakland for a little bit now. We decided to go this weekend since we were taking a little hiatus from construction. We thought Liam would LOVE it and be running around everywhere, nada....he didn't seem thrilled at all. =( The only time I saw him smile was as we were walking to the car and he was on top of his daddy's shoulders. Go figure.
Looking A LOT like his Uncle Michael in this picture...
A day at Fairyland...
In the whale's mouth Dancing, Liam won a free dance class, much to his dad's horror =) Train ride With some weird fairy who kept talking to the dragon Walked in and found Liam napping like this...
It is the first day of NorthCreek school today.Last year I was ecstatic that I wasn’t there, I am pretty sure I danced little jig’s all over the house and twittered my fingers in excitement (a strange tendency I have).This year I had a good cry.Suddenly the world of teaching and sending kids home at the end of the day seems much more manageable and rewarding. Motherhood is overwhelming at the moment and I question myself unceasingly.“Am I doing this right?Am I disciplining in anger?Is he that “terror” child everyone can’t stand to have over?Do people think I am a bad mother?”….it goes on and on.
I should realize everyday that it is a day I need the Lord and an abundance of his grace, but today I woke up with a more keen awareness of that need.I didn’t read any enlightening passage in the bible that answered all my questions and put all my fears to rest or whipped my sinful mind and thoughts back into shape…I am in Exodus learning about all the rings and bronze altars etc…=).I plainly went about my morning routine and was faithful in my time with the Lord.And as I have gone about my established Monday tasks…change our towels, change our bedding, wash the bathroom rug, and all the hand towels the Holy Spirit has been consistent to work in me.Yes I do have a much harder job now, I will make many mistakes, and I am a horrible mother.My patience is lacking, my anger is quick, my spirit is lazy but my Savior is great.
He has blessed me with a child, a husband who is way too good for me, God loving and fearing family, and most of all salvation.In light of Him and His goodness and His promises to me, I can persevere in the task of motherhood.So today I can rejoice and do my little finger dance, not because I don’t have to teach anymore, but because I have a ridiculously great God who will never leave me nor forsake me.
So yesterday Liam finally started REALLY walking or walking a lot, about as much as he likes to crawl. He face planted on the sidewalk, I get a good closeup of it at the end of the video, sorry it is kinda long. But I know, not long enough for the Bibster (pronounced...Beebster). Love and miss you all!
About a month ago we went to Lake Tahoe with Scott's family. It was so fun and beautiful! Carol and I spotted a bear, up in a tree, just a few yards from our cabin! Sadly, we didn't get pictures of that. But it was a great time of games, hikes, and family time.
On the way up...still snow in June!
Fanny bridge-people bend over to look at the fish and their fannies stick out
I am sure this picture was made into a jigsaw puzzle, and I think I worked on it too!
Crazy...it was COLD
An attempted family picture
We thought it would be fun to say he started walking in Tahoe, but he didn't
Our cabin
Going on a hike!
Emerald Bay
Wearing Daddy's hat
Pooped out
We hiked to were this old Norwegian lady built a fancy house
In the whale's mouth
Dancing, Liam won a free dance class, much to his dad's horror =)
Train ride
With some weird fairy who kept talking to the dragon
Walked in and found Liam napping like this...
