I am sure most of you have heard by now but Matthew, Jack and I are expecting a another little one to arrive next July sometime! We are very excited! I am dealing with all the normal emotions and physical ailments that most pregnant mommas go through but seem to have a very hard time getting past it. I know this is normal but when you are in the midst of unexplained sadness it is hard to justify your way out it by saying that this is all 'normal'.. right? This pregnancy already seems extra difficult since I have Jack to chase after (he is creeping up on the lovely 2's and I am finding they are not so lovely ) and extra nausea and food aversions (chili, coffee, etc..) that I did not have when I was pregnant with Jack. My house and business are also suffering since I cannot find the energy to wash a dish or pick up a phone. God knows I wish I could be cheery and making cookies and crafts and all the things stay at home moms are supposed to do around the holidays. But all I can do is curl up on the couch during Jack's nap time and sleep through whatever Jane Austen movie calls to me that particular day. Maybe this will pass soon.
Other than that, our family seems to be doing okay. Jack makes us laugh and cry at times when we can't quite understand what he is needing. Tragedy I know...it's not world hunger, it's not a house burned down (which happened to a friend of mine this week), it's not a major sickness (which another friend is also dealing with), and I am thankful and grateful for what we do have and the ease of my daily life. But these are true feelings, true thoughts, and true struggles. Please pray with me that I will see past these ticky tacky things and celebrate this season for the freedom and grace that it brings to all of us.
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