Posts from — February 2009

I just discovered that if you look over previous entries, the pictures are missing. I’m really hoping that my brilliant husband can fix this, because this blog is just not my blog without pictures! So, if you’re popping in for the first time and can’t see pictures on previous posts, please come back. Hopefully, it will be repaired soon!

Tonight is a big night in the Lee house.  We will be having dinner with a pastor who is hiring an assistant pastor/eventual church planter, and he has come to St. Louis to get to know potential candidates.  This is THE job that Jared wants and I, also, agree that it would be a great fit for all of us.  We would love for all of you to join with us in praying for God’s plan to be revealed easily to all involved.  This is definitely a time of learning to trust that He really is in control of it all.

What is so amusing to me is that our 9 year old son is totally on board with this.  I have been so amazed at his behavior today.  When I awoke this morning, he was cleaning the bathroom, paying attention to every single detail.  He was folding the towels to hang over the bar “just like they do in hotels” and picking out some homemade soap to put out on the counter, paying close attention to the way it would be displayed.    He then, moved on to the couch, where he fluffed the pillows and lined them up perfectly.  Then, he folded the throw and found the perfect spot for it on the back of the couch.  I kept reminding him that we had all day to get the house decent (knowing that a certain 3 year old would destroy it in no time), but he insisted that he wanted to make things look good right then.

After his work in the bathroom and living room, I had to leave for a doctor appt., so I instructed him to to do  his schoolwork while I was gone.  As soon as he finished his schoolwork, he got dressed in his “nice” clothes (a button up collared shirt and jeans without holes).  I asked him why he was getting dressed so nice, and he acted like I was crazy for not knowing.  “Because, Mom, the pastor is coming.  Please don’t tell me you’re gonna wear sweatpants.  Aren’t you gonna look nice for this dinner?” (at this point, the time was 1:30, and our dinner is not until 5:45!)

Our son really has ended up making this a day long affair.  He has now moved on to the “appetizer” tray.  He has successfully made a plate of grapes, olives, pickles, and carrots, as well as a tray of crackers and  hummus.  He just asked me if I had something planned for dessert, “because if you don’t, Mom, I have something good in mind.”  This kid is cracking me up big time.  I can’t believe how into this he is!  I’m a little scared to think about what may come out of his mouth tonight.  What I find so funny about all of it is that Jared and I really are low key and not big on trying to impress.  We are who we are.  Hopefully, that’s good enough, but if not, Gage is doing his best to help us out tonight!

Does this snake handling, bat chasing, “Joe Dirt” (as my sister has labeled him) kid look like he’d also be interested in appetizer trays and decorating?  I’m telling you, I have the world’s most well rounded kid, for sure! If you have a daughter around his age, you may want to look him up in 12-15 years from now!  I have a feeling he’s going to be a great catch.

I was so, so glad to be able to take a trip to NC to visit with my parents and sisters/nieces  a few weeks ago.  I had not seen them since August, and I was really struggling with the fact that it appeared I would not even see them until after our baby is born.   Thanks to the generosity of my sweet Aunt, I was able to fly down with the boys for a great visit.

My little sis, Emily,  is getting married in May, and I won’t be able to be there for the wedding because of this little munchkin incubating within me right now.  So, I was thrilled to get a little time to know her fiance, Carl, who fits perfectly into our family.  I had a good time taking some pictures of them, and thought I’d share some.  I have to say that I think my sister is absolutely beautiful and these pictures just make me want to squeeze her, she’s so darn cute.  I think she looks pretty happy in the following pictures.  Wouldn’t you agree?

Dear Sinuses,

I am so sorry that I never knew who you were, or how important you are to my daily functioning until last Saturday  night.  To be honest with you, I never really knew you were there, until I did something, which is still unknown, to make you so mad.  What did I do?  Was it the intense blowing that I did of my nose the week before you attacked me so viciously?  Or, was it the plane ride to and from NC?  Do you just not like plane rides?  Or was it the swim I took in the pool?  I even wore my earplugs for you, but maybe it upset you when I took them out for just a second, and then put my head under the water.  Whatever I did to upset you so, please do forgive me.  I never knew of your importance, and for that I am sorry.

I didn’t know that if you revolted against me, I would be confined to a chair for a week in a dark house.  I didn’t know that you could make my entire head feel as if it was going to completely pop off of my head.  I didn’t know that I could suffer from the absolute worst migraine ever for an ENTIRE FREAKING WEEK, if you chose to revolt.  My husband had no idea, either.  Did you know that for an entire week, he went to school, worked, took care of the kids, and kept the house clean?  You not only had complete control over me, but my husband as well.  Can I ask you a favor, Sinuses?  Please don’t do this to me again.  Especially when I am pregnant.  Thank you.  I promise to take the best care of you as possible from here on out.  You have earned my utmost respect and I am so thankful for the job you do for my body.

Yours Forever,

Lyra