Life...as a Texan.

Life...as a Texan.

Wow.  Lesson learned number 1..."never say NEVER."  It can come back to bite you, that is for sure.  I said I would never live in Texas again after the first go around here.  Wrong.   Its been three weeks and I have to say, I am really really enjoying it.  Of course we added one very tiny cute human to our family, which has made the transition much more wonderful and has given me purpose in living in this state again.

I am excited about what God has for us as a family here.  Though it is tough being away for our family, I know that God is growing us and calling us to trust Him with all things.   Collin absolutely loves his job and it is so good for my heart to see him pursuing his dreams and loving it all. He deserves it.

As for me and baby girl, I LOVE being a stay at home mom.  I think this is what I am meant to do.  Maybe meant to do it and other side things as well, but for right now I am jumping in with both feet.  This little girl has consumed us, changed us, exhausted us (in a good way), loved us, prepared us, helped us see another side of life. I know for me it has made me understand how selfish I was before and help me get out of that pit.  A tiny baby has that ability, wow.  God is so faithful. 


Anyway, back to being a Texan.  I have noticed...(and before I say I know friends and family are already going to take offense to this, but sorry, its true).  Texas is a lot more polite than Louisiana.  They are. I proved this theory by going through the burger king drive through 3 times to see if the lady would smile at me each time. She did.  Three times.  I did the same technique in walmart.  I tried to find the saddest looking (I hate my job and the world kinda person) person and strike up a conversation with them...the best convo I've had in Walmart, EVER.   Southern hospitality.  Not sure why just 500 miles east its different? 

So we are adjusting.  Visiting churches and trying to get out in the community to get to know people. Feels like I am back on the campus LaTech in the awkward stage of freshman year.  Know matter what I am going to "bloom where I am planted."  I know the Lord has great plans and I really am excited. 

Well, we got passed our first round of shots on Monday.  She took them like a champ.  I have to say Motherhood is filled with all sorts of adventures.  To be honest, I never thought I'd be good at it.  I'm not saying I'm a pro or even close to having it down and in a rhythm, but we're managing.  It is crazy how God gives you the strength and instincts to make it happen.  My motto: One day at a time. Actually, one hour at a time.   I love that little girl so much. 

On another note, Collin and I have decided that it has come time to look for another home for our precious puppy, Bees. I love Bees too.  Not the same way I love Addy but, Bees has been there with us since our beginning.  It's going to be hard, but I know in my heart it is the right decision. 

Things I've learned this week:
*I can run fast with a baby in my arms when there is poop on me and her both.
*Scrap-booking is not for me (made Nana and LuLu a baby picture book, yup not very eye appealing, but the pictures of Addy are cute!)
*We will be inside for another two weeks for the vacinations to take affect (ahhh!!!!)
*You can really grow attached to a dog.
*God is setting us up as a family to do great things for him, I hope we are ready. 

:( On Shot day

So...I told myself I wasn't going to do this.  Now that I am a stay at home mom with a two month old, all I do is surf the internet while she naps...because I can't seem to obey the "nap while she naps" rule. Just can't do it.  Anyway, while surfing during nap time I have found that millions of other SAHMs have all these cool blogs, so here I am giving it a try.  Life on Oak Street is never boring, get ready for a wild ride!