My Faith and Joy… and Boys!

Before Jimmy was born, my mom frequently told me that she wouldn’t know what to do with a boy (she had two girls, and I had only given her granddaughters).  But she needn’t have worried – she’s a natural with him!

What a crazy few days!  As we were wrapping up our wonderful visit with my mom this weekend, a stomach bug hit the house and felled Jimmy, then my mom, then Susie, then Becky, then me, all in the course of 24 hours.  Thankfully it was a mild illness (well, for everyone but my poor mom who had to travel home), but I’ll certainly be glad when everyone gets back to full health…and we don’t have to view my husband as a ticking time-bomb!  Please pray that he emerges unscathed; we’re all ready to bid that bug adieu! 

Several of you noticed pigtails in Becky’s hair in some recent pictures.  Good eyes!  We’re experimenting with the placement of the hair bands, but she’s definitely “sprouting” some longer locks these days!

We had the great privilege of meeting up today with my aunt Maureen, my cousin Sarah and her two-year-old son for a fun-filled afternoon at an children’s museum.  This place was amazing, and it was such a joy to watch all the kids interacting with the exhibits.  I didn’t get to chat with my aunt and cousin as much as I would have liked (because we were all chasing after different kids), but that’s the phase of life we’re in now.  Run first, talk later!  It was a blessing to be with them nonetheless, and I hope it won’t be too long before we can see them all again!