The schedule and to do list is a bit overwhelming though.
We have our 6 year wedding anniversary and my MIL birthday next week along with doctor appointments and trying to get more done on all our many DIY projects we have taken on for the new house. Mason has finished our farm table, but has two benches left to build and stain. Then both boys birthday's are around the corner including party planning/hosting, followed shortly by Mason's birthday, baby showers, coordinating maternity pics, and baby D's visits with biomom and other appointments thrown in there. All the while the unknown with baby D's case looming over head. Then there's the minor detail of packing everything up again and moving to our new house. Then unpacking. All this is between now and August 31st.
Along with endless daily chores and trying to prepare for miss Lyla's arrival which is approaching so quickly it seems. I am currently sewing her crib skirt, matching ruffled pillow, along with painting an antique vanity and window bench for her room....the window seat also needs the top cushion recovered in new fabric. Though I'm getting some stuff done I have this overwhelming need to 'nest' and I can't since we are moving. Therefore I feel so unprepared. I will keep reminding myself all newborns really need is their mommy, diapers, milk, a place to sleep, and few clothes to wear. The rest can wait if its not done in time!
I think come October with Lyla's arrival I may sigh a breath of relief. Just to have all this done. Of course then comes the holidays. Though I'm sure having a newborn, 13 month old, and a newly 4 year old should be no walk in the park. I can't wait to spend the remainder of the year snuggling all my babies (in a very sleep deprived state) in our new home. Just the thought of Lyla being here and all that is to come makes my heart smile.....plus knowing that we will not have to move homes again for a very long time--if ever-- is wonderful.
I can see Gods timing in everything though. I have to rest in knowing that He orchestrates every detail of my life...even those parts that cause me fear when I can not see what is ahead.
Therefore, I hope to savor each of these dates, milestones, and life changes that are coming up because I know each one is so very special. My first born is about to turn four already and baby D will be one shortly after. I can see so clearly lately how life is flying by. I've already cried twice in the past two weeks when thinking about our kids growing up and moving out of our home lol blame it on pregnancy hormones, but seriously! When I pray over our kids each night I ask for the patience and guidance to enjoy each day as it is. Yes, some days seem so long and little ones with all their needs drive me crazy sometimes, but this a time I'll never get back with each of them....including Lyla all snug in my belly. Praying to not get too caught up in all there is to do and take it one day at a time. Though it's a busy busy season in our lives...this is one of the most blessed times and I don't want to forget that.
Oh, here is a pic of one of my way too many DIY projects I have going...almost complete now! I sewed a crib skirt for her crib...I cheated though I bought a twin size bed skirt and just cut, tweaked, and sewed here and there to make it fit her crib. Then I had enough left over to make a matching ruffled pillow! I chose to do the extra work bc it was much cheaper than buying a ruffled crib skirt already made (which on a limited budget you cut corners anyway you can:) Feels good to have something else done though! Here's a sneak peak of one edge when I tried it on during the sewing process...love the final result though!!
Therefore, I hope to savor each of these dates, milestones, and life changes that are coming up because I know each one is so very special. My first born is about to turn four already and baby D will be one shortly after. I can see so clearly lately how life is flying by. I've already cried twice in the past two weeks when thinking about our kids growing up and moving out of our home lol blame it on pregnancy hormones, but seriously! When I pray over our kids each night I ask for the patience and guidance to enjoy each day as it is. Yes, some days seem so long and little ones with all their needs drive me crazy sometimes, but this a time I'll never get back with each of them....including Lyla all snug in my belly. Praying to not get too caught up in all there is to do and take it one day at a time. Though it's a busy busy season in our lives...this is one of the most blessed times and I don't want to forget that.
Oh, here is a pic of one of my way too many DIY projects I have going...almost complete now! I sewed a crib skirt for her crib...I cheated though I bought a twin size bed skirt and just cut, tweaked, and sewed here and there to make it fit her crib. Then I had enough left over to make a matching ruffled pillow! I chose to do the extra work bc it was much cheaper than buying a ruffled crib skirt already made (which on a limited budget you cut corners anyway you can:) Feels good to have something else done though! Here's a sneak peak of one edge when I tried it on during the sewing process...love the final result though!!
Also, Breyton and I had fun making some cardboard cut outs for the boys double birthday party coming up! I am doing a much more minimal birthday party this year, so he is enjoying helping make his decorations for the dinosaur theme! With soon to be 3 kids birthdays to plan a year I'm glad to be keeping it more low key, but still awesome for the kiddos of course. Can't wait to celebrate them and their special days....and of course share pics of how cute they are gonna be in their dino shirts!
