Hello Summer.

Our first day of summer was Thursday.  Austin's last day of school was Wednesday.  He brought cookies and hugs to share with his friends.  We celebrated our first day of summer by eating at Krispy Kreme, getting a watermelon at Walmart, riding in Uncle Wayne's big truck, and not taking a nap.

 

We've spent a lot of time together.  This is our normal and with this newness comes frustration.  Let's just face it - I am a pregnant single mom.  I am in charge.

My other half has left and thinks it's purely ok to see his son for two hours at a time.

Frustrated - yes!  But trying to focus on teaching and loving and mothering this sweet little boy everyday - yes!!

 

 Playing with the train at the library

Waiting for our pizza at Hungry Howie's

I also set up our trainset from IKEA,  put up black out drapes in A's room, & watched as a lady blew Austin a kiss from the motorcycle nearby.

 

 

Him.

Can count to 6.

Knows his letters.

Loves yogurt bites and Finding Nemo.

Made me a Mama!

Is 3 months from being 3!

Everything's OK?

No.

When a husband leaves his pregnant wife and 2.5 year old son things are not ok.

NOT ok.

Geez.


But this? this pair - good. Very good.

Just the Two of Us

Well,

My hat is off and I bow down to single moms everywhere.

It's just the two of us for two nights and lets just say our sound machine has been put to good use.  It covers up the creaks and cracks in the night.

 I'm trying to have a normal schedule and love on my little guy as much as possible.  This week was probably was one of my worst, but I'm glad I have people who love me and will help me through this.

Happy Thursday!

Write this day down in the history books.

Let's just make a list.

1. Took Austin to school.
2. Husband packed up his clothes.
3. Husband signed a 6 month lease on an apartment across town.
4. Found out my ultrasound had been cancelled.
5. Had a breakdown.
6. Heard strong heartbeat at dr. and dr. said baby is moving.
7. Got deadbolts put on the doors.
8. Picked up Austin.
9. Ate spaghetti.
10. Going to bed & pray this all gets better.

I did it!

I did it, Mama!

 

 

Wow! Great job Buddy!

Atlanta

This weekend wasn't all that great.
I went to a marriage conference with my spouse who is about 5% into our marriage.
It was hard to watch other couples in love.
It was hard listening to what a great marriage looks like when you aren't sure of your future.

On a brighter note
We ate at Jason's Deli Saturday night

We both got California Clubs with fruit & fruit dip.
It was yummy!

And it was good to come home to my buddy.
Who had a great weekend at the beach
And has recovered from Strep. Wahoo!

Sickness Prayer and Lots of It

Well Austin has Strep Throat, but the good thing is he's on the tail end of it - High fever Sun-Weds. then a rash today.  Antibiotics should kick it soon.  He's such a sweet boy.

We are heading out soon to The Weekend to Remember Conference.  It'll be at a nice hotel in a big city just praying God works a miracle.

Pray Pray Pray!


I went with my friend Angela to hear Chonda Pierce last night.  She was great!  We went to the lady's room at the very end and it happened to be where Chonda was taking pictures.  I was 3rd in line!