Some of the things and people I love:
1. Grape Nuts. Those lovely, crunchy, teeny little nuggets are my #1 craving thus far in my pregnancy. OK, and chocolate. But, I'm trying to avoid the chocolate as much as possible, so I'm glad that my love for Grape Nuts is seeing me through.
2. My Community Bible Study class. The littles and I had a great time there today. Miss made some very cute Valentine crafts, and was super-thrilled by the opportunity to eat graham crackers covered with pink frosting. It is so wonderful to be able to attend a good, in-depth Bible study in a setting where the kids have such fun each week.
3. The little *BOY* growing inside of me. Mr. and I had a wonderful time seeing the little guy wiggle and spin around via ultrasound on Monday. It is so amazing to see his development at 12 weeks. We were thrilled to see that he is growing well, and we can't wait for August 28th!
4. Competent doctors. The testing that I experienced on Monday (in order to determine the genetic condition of our little guy) was made so much easier by doctors who clearly knew what they were doing. They were efficient, helpful, caring, and thorough. I love, love, love the doctors at the University of Minnesota hospital, and I would send them all Valentines with chocolates and flowers if I could afford such a thing.
5. Our extended family. We have received support in person and from far away this week, and that has made all the difference in making a stressful situation so much easier.
6. Of course, the littles. They amaze me every day. Whether that be because of a new concept Miss is discussing with me, because of a new word or phrase used by Master, or because they are laughing on the couch while blowing raspberries on each other's tummies. Never knew it would be so much fun to watch them grow.
7. And, my husband.
Perhaps, after all, romance did not come into one's life with pomp and blare, like a gay knight riding down; perhaps it crept to one's side like an old friend through quiet ways; perhaps it revealed itself in seeming prose, until some sudden shaft of illumination flung athwart its pages betrayed the rhythm and the music; perhaps . . . perhaps . . . love unfolded naturally out of a beautiful friendship, as a golden-hearted rose slipping from it's green sheath.
-- L.M. Montgomery
Happy Valentine's Day!
Poor Mr. had to work at 5AM, and therefore dig out his car at that time. These are his footprints as they appeared hours later.
Our neighbor's backyard swing -- not looking too inviting.
When Daddy came home, Miss got some play time in the snow.
She also helped Daddy with the shoveling.
After the shoveling was complete, Daddy demonstrated a snow angel. Miss decided that she would rather stay dry than attempt such a thing.
Master was restricted to the indoors, but enjoyed looking out and saying "Snoooooowwww" all day long.
He and I enjoyed staying warm together.
