Seth

This is my boy. He is getting big. Challenging authority and figuring out boundaries. Helping brother all the time (with things Gavin isn't big enough to do yet - like get a drink of water from the fridge) with such a great attitude. He is learning about being thoughtful and the importance of obedience. He loves music. Some of my favorite times have been lately in the evening after Advent when I keep playing my guitar and he brings instrument after instrument up to play with me. "Mommy, play 'I've been workin' on the railroad!'" He has a heart to please. He loves being silly. He loves jumping - still. He is always getting into things and climbing on everything. Still cautious. Sometimes hesitant and then regretful. Strong. I love my little man! "Mommy, take a picture of me being crazy!"

So Happy Together!

Two boys. Both healthy again. Swinging together.

Entranced.

My nieces first look at a Christmas tree up close:

Don't read this if you get offended by gross stuff.

(This will say a lot about the kind of week it has been around here!)

Seth had to go potty after bedtime tonight.
Andrew goes to check on him.
Seth: Daddy, I threw up in the toilet.
Daddy (very curious): Really?
Seth: Yup, out of my bottom.

One little pill.

Yesterday I had my dr. appointment about my depression. It has gotten so bad that it has been very debilitating and I need help. I haven't been on meds for about 5 years and was nervous about the side effects. Took my first pill this morning and by naptime I could already tell a huge difference. My mind was calm and clear - no longer in survival mode. I could even finish dialing the phone and listen to Seth at the same time (something I have been incapable of lately.) I am so thankful to have good medical care to help me when I need it. I am praying for no side effects this time. Thank you to those who have been praying for me about this. I already feel like less of a failure as a mother because I am taking care of myself. We had beautiful weather today, and I had a great adventure just being outside with the boys and walking to the park and playing in the spring and climbing on rocks and trees - and it wasn't an overwhelming effort to make myself do it! Such a joy to not be so overwhelmed about very basic things in my life. The extra energy should wear off in about two weeks, and then we will see where we are at with the depression and start adjusting my meds to what I need. I am hoping that if I do have lots of extra energy I get my house super clean! :o)!

Inappropriate.

Last night Gavin was laying on the bottom step in the basement and Andrew was playing with him. All of the sudden...
"I suck! I suck! I suck!.... (you get the picture)"
I finally ask A. if he knows what he is saying. He doesn't know either and we are both trying to contain 0urselves. Finally I figure out that he is saying, "I'm stuck" because he wants Daddy to get him. Oh my was it hard to not laugh out loud till we FINALLY figure it out!

Sick. Sick. Sick.

Haven't heard from me much lately because we had Gavin sick on Thanksgiving night. Seth sick on Monday morning. Andrew sick tonight (at least he hasn't vomitted and is big enough to clean up after himself if he does.) I don't think anyone wants pictures to go with this post.