This last month seems to have been chaos. I have my spring cleaning pretty much done, I need to finish in the green room, but nobody is ever back there anymore so that room can wait. We did get a "new to us" kitchen table. It is round and much bigger than our old one, but still fits in the kitchen. I like it because it allows me a bit more space to cook and such with.

Every day I just get more and more thankful for my son. He is such a joy to me. He is so relaxed and comfortable with wherever he is. I have to admit though, it makes me feel good when he is with someone else but still looks around to see where I am at. He turns 9 months old in a few days and I am truly enjoying every stage he goes through. He still doesn't have any teeth, but he sure likes to eat! He is almost preparing to crawl, but still nothing yet. Donovan has been such a trooper this week especially, he goes with the flow and is hardly ever fussy. Seriously, hardly ever.

I am getting ready for the warm weather to come and STAY! I am ready to work outside and to go on lots of walks and to go to the park and all that stuff. Donovan loves his walks, and he loves going to the park. It is just great to watch him experience new things. I am looking forward to this summer when we will be outside quite a bit! I am also in love with the fact that Caleb has Saturday and Sunday off. It is so nice to be able to plan things and to have evenings off to do things or to just stay home. I just love it!


I had someone ask me the other day how I was doing. That  made me think, how often do I just give them a skim the surface answer to avoid conversation. Not that its a bad thing persay, but I need to make sure I am being truthful when I say that I am doing good. Usually I am, but there are those days that everyone has where they are a bit rougher than the other days. Anyway, I have been looking at my life and trying to make sure that in every area of my life I am doing things truthfully.

I am going to go watch basketball with my husband and friends now, but have a good weekend! Enjoy the nice weather!

It seems as if I have been so incredibly busy, but when I sit down and actually think about what has been going on, I can't come up with much!


Donovan is 8 months old now. He is getting so big! I can't believe that 8 months can change a little guy so much! He is so much fun to be with. He laughs and smiles, and he is so entirely easy going. I am so thankful for him! He is a professional at sitting up on his own, has no desire in learning to crawl and will only roll over if he absolutely has to! He is content to just sit and watch what is going on no matter where he is at. He sleeps all night and takes 2 really good naps in the day time, eats a LOT and enjoys cuddling with me! I am excited for spring so we can go on walks and enjoy time outside.

Caleb is still in love with his job and I am in love with his schedule. We have every evening together and every weekend...for the most part. Donovan really enjoys the time when Daddy comes home. He gets so excited and has to be with him for a long time after he gets home. Caleb has spring fever though. He was out at the creek out back today fishing. It will be fun to see how Caleb and Donovan enjoy the summer!

As for me, I have been spring cleaning before spring so I can be free to do things. I have the living room done, it has been cleaned, painted, and rearranged. The hallway closet is done...that was scary! I thought I was going to get stuck in there and not be able to get out! Our bedroom just got finished. The last touches was a new bedspread and shams and new curtains. They did wonders for the room! I went through Donovan's clothes, but I still need to scrub down his furniture and such. Then I have the bathroom and the spare room and I am done!!!! Then it will be on to outside projects. I have so many things that I would love to do if I had money. I am trying to find a cheap way to build a porch onto the front of our house and put some railings and such on the back steps.

I guess for not having a lot to say, I sure did a lot of rambling! A picture post to come soon! Have a great Sunday tomorrow.