Thailand

We are getting ready to go to Thailand for little while. It comes at just the right time as it has been cold for a looong time. I actually slept in my long johns under my pajamas for the first time ever last week.  It is not easy packing for three kids for several weeks, but it will be worth it. It is fun to pull out summer things and see how much the kids have grown since then! Wow. Laura Cate is definitley in 4T and William is tall enough for 18 months even though he is slender. I took  him to the doctor yesterday to get him caught up on his vaccinations and asked the doctor about his weight. I told him, "He eats a ton!" Both of our boys have been great eaters, so I am so thankful. He said of course not to worry, which I wasn't really worried, but just needed a doctor's reassurance :) William is talking more and more! He just started saying Gege, (means brother here), LaLa (for Laura Cate), and Nana (for Mama I think :) ). He goes on dialogues and  then looks at you and smiles as if we know exactly what he is saying.  Speaking of him, he didn't sleep as long as I expected during his nap, but I better go get him.

Happy New Year!

Our new years celebration is pretty low key. But we did enjoy the day at  home with the kids. Alan and I gave each other some time to get away for a few hours and I am so thankful for that! I have started running again. It is not really a New Years goal, but it is somethig I realize I really enjoy doing that I can check off and say, goal completed, unlike so many things as a mom, where the fruit is not immediate and I can't even tell how I am doing with this huge task of shepherding three kids!

I am not competitive, but I am trying to run a 5K on my own by March..It only takes about 8 weeks to train for one, but as mom, I am holding that schedule loosely.

Alan and I asked the kids what they hoped God would do for in their lives. We were encouraged when Cameron said he wants to desire to be more obedient. So thankful for seeing God at work in this young  man's heart!

Laura Cate with as much excitement and passion as you can imagine said she really wants a new robe...this is coming from the girl who got two for Christmas! Though she does not desire the things of God yet, I am hoping and praying that He will take her passion and excitement and change it to passion and excitement for Him, His word, and His people, for His glory.

We are so thankful for how unique and special our kids are!