Oh boy are there some changes going on around here! I have always been one that was afraid of change, I always ordered the same thing at restaurants, I kept my hair the same, my sense of style was the same (for many years) I listened to the same music..Same Same Same...pretty boring right. So one day I decided to change. I did a complete 180, different hair, different music, different clothes, different shoes, different make up, different friends, different me. I went from being a person that was comfortable with the familiar to someone that was so wishy washy. I changed my mind every second. I did not understand the importance of having a healthy balance and because of that I caused so much grief and trouble. I can't go back and change the things I have done but (i know this sounds CHEESY) I can learn from the mistakes I have made. In my adult life I have learned to compromise. I have learned to accept change with a grain of salt. I remember growing up at my old church there was a lot of change going on at one point in time. People we not sure what to do, some back slid, some stepped up and some just stood on the side lines. But one thing that stuck out to me was our motto
1. Healthy things grow.
2. Growing things change.
3. Changing things challenge us.
4. Challenge forces us to trust God.
5. Trust leads to obedience.
6. Obedience makes us healthy.
7. Healthy things grow.
Ain't that the truth. I have held on dear to this passage and it has helped me learn to balance and accept change in my life. As I mentioned earlier a lot of CHANGE is going on in my life and I am accepting it whole heartily because I know that change brings growth. But man when change comes there is challenge. I know people may not understand why I do the things I do but I have learned not to make decisions out of hurt or anger. I meditate on the issue first then decide which path I should take. James 1:8 says "he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does". That is so true, that was me and I refuse to go back to that. I need to take a stand for what is right and for what I believe in. I need to allow these changes I face to help me grow as a wife, mother, daughter and friend. I need to pass this on to my children in hopes that they will not do what I did and they would face change and challenge with hope and confidence.
Sooooooooo, my son is intrigued with make up. Its quite suprising because he is ALL boy, he is rough, rambunctious, silly, sporty and all things boy. But for some reason he is just drawn to make up. It may be because each day he watches me apply mascara to my lashes, lip gloss on my lips, blush, powder and bronzer on my face, he thinks its normal. We constantly tell him make up is for mommy and he will never touch it around us but every once in a while, You guessed it! He gets ahold of make up.
Today I caught him in the Corner with my Favorite Mascara in one hand, my favorite shimmer shadow in the other (both wands were in the other container) and my Mac compant on the floor and sponge on the table. He was so proud and thought I might be happy
I screamed 'Dustin what are you doing????" He soon realized he was busted.
He managed to get his right lashes filled covered with mascara and both eyelids had eye shimmer.
We were on our way to the park when this happend, worse part was I am out of eye make up remover and this make up is SUPER smudge and water resistant. I tried my best to wash his face but in the end we have to leave and he was the only kid at the playground that looked like gene simmons.
I showed him the pictures of himseld and he said "Uh Duntin face tary (scary) mommy, peas clean it my face"
We have been blessed these last 6 months with our precious Mason. He is such a joy to be around and is such a happy baby. He differs alot from Dustin at this age, but I know each child is different. Mason cannot crawl but boy can he roll. lol. He follows sound, grabs small objects, laughs, passes things from one had to the next, and plays. plays, plays!
Mason has 4 teeth now. 2 on the bottom and 2 on top. You can usually catch him with his finger like this, trying to ease his lil gums.
His feets are his favorite toy! I love his little toes and I am glad they make him happy :)
Happy Baby!
I see you !! Whenever Mason gets excited he makes this face!
So Dreamy! He is recovering well from his surgery and in my opion Looking great!
Dustin and I were able to enjoy a date together at Knotts Berry Farm. My wonderful mother was able to watch Mason so Dustin and I could have this time together :)
We really enjoyed spending time with each other without any distractions. Dustin was all Lovey Dovey with his momma!
Happy boy loves to ride Horses :) His smile melts my heart
Enjoying the Airplane Ride
Ferris Wheel Fun!
My lil guy is so brave. He doesn't cry or whine, He just goes along for the ride.
