Parenting

Over the weekend, I learned one of the most difficult aspects of parenting is trying to comfort your baby who has been hit with multiple whammies all at once. My poor little Caleb started teething again on Thursday night, came down with a cold Friday afternoon and received his one-year-old shots Friday evening. Needless to say, throughout Friday night, his fever spiked to 104 and he just moaned the whole night. I felt so bad for him for all I could do was pump him with Tylenol, try to keep him as cool as possible without chilling him, and rock him while singing our special songs throughout the night. Thankfully, he was able to sleep through the night on Saturday and catch up on some well-needed rest. Once again though, he was up four times last night with his bad head-cold. I'm very thankful that with each day he is gradually improving, so we're hoping by Thanksgiving he'll be up to par! I'd have to say though, I truly have enjoyed all the cuddling time we've had lately! It reminds me that even though he's getting older, more independent, and has been completely weaned, he still looks to me for comfort...very cool!:-)

Awesome Husband!

You know you have an awesome husband when he assists you in straightening your hair on a Sunday morning before going to church.

Yes indeed, I have an awesome husband!:-)

Five Years...

I can't believe how time changes circumstances from one year to the next. It was five years ago today that, David (who's he?), called me and asked me out on our first date. We scheduled it for the following evening at 6:00PM, and we decided to go to Pizza Hut. Just thinking back to our first date makes me all "bubbly" inside! He was a sweetheart right from the start...opened doors for me, offered me his coat if I looked chilly, would rather hear about me and my life than talk about his own, etc. We definitely hit it off that night! I remember after dinner when he dropped me back off at home, I was all giddy and couldn't stop talking about him. I definitely was a "teenager in love"! That very night though, as a senior in high school, I never imagined just five years later we'd be where we are now...happily married for over two years; have an adorable one-year-old boy and anxiously awaiting the arrival of another baby; a cute, little house of our own... I could go on and on with all the blessings the Lord has given us, but I don't want to sound as if I'm boasting!

I'm so very thankful for the direction the Lord has taken me in my life. If it wasn't for that first date with David, I probably wouldn't know the Lord today. I became saved after attending Grace Covenant Church with David on December 31, 2002 at a New Year's Eve Dinner. Since then, I have given myself to the Lord to be used for his purpose and his alone. Even though I attended college and earned my degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant, He had an even greater plan for me and my life...He blessed me with children to love and care for, and for that I'm forever thankful!

You never know where the Lord will take you from year to year, but by being obedient and willing to let Him lead you according to His will, He will bless you abundantly in everything you do!

Thank you, Lord, for the husband You have chosen for me.
Thank you for the children You have blessed me with.
I'm forever thankful for Your love and sacrifice You have made on my behalf.
Thank you for cleansing me of my sins and changing me into the woman I am today.
I love You, Lord, and thank you for each day You have blessed me with.
I look forward to each new day You place before us, and I am excited to see what You'll do in our lives.
Lord, thank you for everything.

Happy 1st Birthday, My Little Peanut!!!

I can't believe it's been one year,
since God blessed us and sent you here.
You filled that lonely void in our life,
after Daddy and I became man and wife.

You bring so much joy to all of our days,
with your cute, adorable, precious ways.
With each kiss you give and each hug so tight,
You turn a gloomy day into something bright.

As each year goes by we want you to know,
Our love for you continues to grow.
From your baby days through your toddler years,
We'll continue to be there through your scraped knees and tears.

We couldn't imagine one day without you,
And that's exactly how God knew,
That you were the perfect son for us,
And in knowing that, we truly are blessed!

Written especially for you by me,
Your biggest fan, yours truly,
-Mommy

Your mean so much to us, Caleb Michael! We thank God for you each day and can't wait to watch as you grow throughout the years! We love you so much! Happy 1st Birthday, My Little Peanut!

Praise You in This Storm- Casting Crowns
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms

I was sure by now, God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away

Chorus

I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

Chorus

New Post!

Sorry for the delay between posts, but I'm really bad at this whole blogging thing! Anyway, here is some news from LAST week!

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Over the past week, we've had many sleepless nights here at the Flack House...yes, Caleb cut his first tooth AND THEN his second within days of each other! I felt so bad for him...he was just downright miserable for many days! Luckily, now that the teeth have poked through, he has slept through the night for the past two nights! YAY!:-)

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My first prenatal appointment last Friday, October 12th, went great! With the cramping and spotting that occurred throughout last week, I was really nervous and concerned for the baby. It turns out everything is just fine! Praise God! My doctor gave me an estimated due date of April 15th (yes, Tax Day!). The baby's heart rate was in the 150's at my appointment (maybe a girl this time???). Either way, we're very excited and anxiously awaiting our baby's arrival! As with my last pregnancy, David and I have decided that we want the sex of the baby to be a surprise until the delivery. (We think it's more fun this way!)

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Below you'll find miscellaneous pictures taken over the past several weeks. Hope you enjoy!:-)

Enjoying the last days of summer on the porch swing!

My handsome little man!

Daddy and Caleb snuggling around the campfire at Grandma and Grandpa's house!

Mama's baby!

My cutie-patootie!

Apple-picking!

Last Saturday, while David was at work, I decided to take Caleb apple-picking with my mom, my sister, and her two little girls. This was Caleb's first time apple-picking and he loved it! He was so funny! Every time I picked an apple off of the tree, he laughed hysterically! He thought it was the greatest thing! We're looking forward to going again soon!:-)