Waiting

As a lot of you know, we are waiting for our 2nd child. Many of you read my "Struggling" post in February and I want to thank everyone for the encouragement and kind words. I was hesitant to write the post and it was difficult to share my struggle, but I am thankful I did. Many of you shared with me and it has really helped me cope with everything that is going on with our family.

I know some of you have wondered, a few have asked for an update. Unfortunately, there is not much to say. We went through many doctors appointments and various tests this spring and the results were not encouraging. We have spent the last few months praying, focusing on our family, praying and waiting for our next steps to become clear.

We don't have an answer yet, but this child is so real in our hearts. There isn't a day that I don't think about this child. I know that Little Miss and J feel the same way.

We have so many options, it is overwhelming. International Adoption, Domestic Adoption, Many different Fertility Treatments, it is overwhelming. We don't know what is in the plans yet, but we want this child to know that he/she is in our hearts and on our minds. There is so much love in all of our hearts for this child. We don't know when we will finally get this blessing, or how he/she will join our family, but our message is clear in our hearts. We cannot wait to meet you, Little One. We love you and we are anxiously waiting.

16 Reasons to Get Out of Bed...

As a mom, bedtime is a wonderful time. Cuddling, reading books and relaxing and your child  gently drifts off to sleep. Haha. Just kidding. I have a love-hate relationship with bedtime. I love the quiet that I get when it is successful, but getting there can be exhausting. It is really a gamble which type of night I am going to get. I have a daughter that loves her room, but does not love going to sleep. Unless it is her idea, but that is a rare occasion. I am also convinced that I have the wiggliest child on the planet. From the moment she opens her eyes to the moment she zonks out she doesn't stop moving (or talking). But once she does go to sleep, the quiet and peace in the house is priceless.

She will do anything to get out of bed. There is the usual drink/potty, but lately she has caught on that I am not buying these anymore. So, she has gotten creative and become an out-of-the-box thinker in order to avoid bedtime. This is a list of actual reasons (as given by my almost-3 year old) that she has to get out of bed.

1) I have the hiccups.

2) But the dog isn't sleeping.

3) I heard you  sneeze and need to say "Bless you"!

4) It's too dark outside! (said at 8:00 in July. Not dark)

5) I need a band-aid for my owie from last week.

6) My hair was being curly and tickled my nose.

7) My stuffed animals aren't closing their eyes. They'e not listening to me.

8) I need to put socks on to sleep.

9) Nevermind, I need to take socks off.

10)I rolled over and bonked my head. See?

11) I don't like my nightlight anymore.

12) I forgot what flowers smell like!

13) Luke (the dog) wants me to watch a movie with him.

14) I think I need a time-out.

15) The house has really big feet.

16) I need to dance the Cowgirl Twirl!

One hour later.... We are quiet. Maybe sleeping, maybe awake but I'll at least take the quiet.
What is your little one's favorite reason to get out of bed?