5 Things

This week's amazing things and blessings....

Number 5
Today, March 8 peanut is officially the size of a papaya. Thought that was fitting for number 4!

Number 4
A little trip to Maui this week... YIPEE! Although it's mostly a business trip for the hubs, I am so excited to get away for a bit and celebrate his accomplishment and a bit of a baby-moon before July hits!

Number 3
God's goodness and guidance this past week. It feels like I had soooo much to do getting ready to go on our trip and I was hopefully able to accomplish it all. I also had a very successful bridal show this past Sunday and I am so grateful that the Lord led me to do it even though I had my doubts. I am so grateful that He sometimes takes over. And more importantly, thank you friends and especially family who helped us get everything in order and (who are checking on the house while we're gone)!

Number 2
Our active little baby is moving and kicking so much now. Every day I can feel his movements and especially in the evenings around dinner. He moves a lot and I really feel it when I am calm and sitting down. All of the books say I should start being able to sense his "waking and sleeping patterns." I am still figuring this one out because the little guy seems to have lots of energy all day! He's definitely a sleeper like his momma and usually doesn't move lots and have lots of energy in the mornings until he's got some fuel. Meaning, again, he's like me in that he gets going after breakfast and something to drink! Then he keeps moving lots throughout the day, especially though in the evenings. It's all truly amazing!!!! But sad that Derek's has been able to feel it yet. I grab his hand every time and put it there and the little guy stops. It's like he senses his dad and already is playing a game with him.

Number 1
Derek finished his schooling for his bachelors of science in business from the University of Redlands. Allow me one moment to brag and then cue the standing ovation! I am truly so proud of him because he not only dedicates himself 100% to me, his family, and his full-time job, but for the past 2 1/2 years he has been going to school full time. He has worked so hard to put himself through school and successfuly finished as of Tuesday. His capstone project was a 50-page paper that was quite the project around here. Redlands is a wonderful university, but with that means tough curriculum. And I am ridiculously proud of him and that he will have around a 3.5!