Our little boy is 2!

I know people say this all the time, but I can't believe how fast time goes!! It feels like last week I was pregnant with Dexter wondering how I would manage with the lack of sleep coming my way?! And now he is 2 today! I often feel like he is still that little baby just learning to walk and starting to talk when in reality he is a full out little boy! Today he was walking on a ledge and counting his steps and he counted to 11! I know everybody thinks their kids are smart, but mine really are! (haha-minus the toilet bowl diving!) He can also sing happy birthday and Jesus loves me like a champ. Well, i just wanted to make a point of recognizing Dexter's birthday today because we are officially celebrating next week, so i have no party pics to post but here are a couple of my handsome, smart, energetic little boy!

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it" Proverbs 22:6

Indoor Dogs vs. Kids!

So, I have never been a fan of indoor dogs, I would love to have one outside one day, but I don't want to deal with all the "dog-stuff" inside. On the other hand, I have always wanted kids, and just recently I am noticing so of the similarities, and why some people urge you to get a dog first to see if you are ready for kids! Let me share with you a few similarities between indoor dogs and kids!

- They drool; Both my kids started drooling a lot by 6 or 7 weeks (even though Dexter didn't pop a tooth until 7 months and Lexi doesn't have one yet either!) If you come to my house or hold my kids you can expect a drool pool on your shoulder and dried drool spot on the couch d floor! (that's why we have leather!)

- They both will "do their business" on the floor! Potty trained or not, accidents happen!

- They both get into things!; I like to think I am pretty good at knowing where my kids are most of the time, but every now and then when i cange the laundry or use the bathroom, they are unattended for a momnet. Dexters favorite thing to get into right now is the diaper bag! He knows in there he will find some sort of chapstick or lip gloss and gum. On several occasions I havcaught him with 2 or 3 pieces of fully wrapped and partially chewed gum in his mouth stating "ummm, goood mommy!"

- They smell! Both dogs and kids have no inhibitions when it comes to passng gas! and it always happens at awkward times like grocery shopping and church, to which I try to say loudly enough "Dexter say excuse me" or "Lexi, you little stinker" so people know it was the kids and not me, but then is followed by Daniel saying "aw Renee!" so by now everybody is convinced it was me and I am trying to pass the blame to the kids!

- They both like to make their presence known; Lexi is not even 5 months and for some time now already she likes to be heard! If we leave her to play on the floor or she is sitting on my knee she is usually babbling and gurgling just to be a part of the conversation. (yes she will keep up fine at family gatherings on both sides!)

- They will eat anything once! Dexter likes to taste everything he sees (including his cousin Bella and excluding vegetables) He will take a mouthful of flour when we are making cookies or a mouthful of lemon juice cause he thinks he will like that!

- They both drink out of the toilet! Dexter has graduated from throwing toys and garbage into the toilet to nearly fully submersing his head into the toilet! You'd think he would know it's gross because he uses the toilet, but I think that just intriges him more as to "where does it go?"

OK, I know that last one might just be my kid, but if you have kids you must recognize some of the other similarities and more! However, I still do not want an inside dog, and I wouldn't trade these moments with my kids for anything! It is far easier for me to extend grace to my kids then to a dog!

A couple verses that I have been challenged with in these situations are...

"But you, O Lord are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in Love and faithulness." Psalm 86:15

because that is how I want to react to my kids and husband! and...

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come"

because even when cleaning "accidents" up off the floor I want (me and my kids) to remember these days at home together as fun and remember that God has given me the strength to do it!

and the last one is in honour of our anniversary! It was our big 04! last friday was our 4th anniversary and though we didn't get to go out and celebrate just the two of us (yet!) I, along with the rest of Enderby, got to hear Daniel deliver an address to the graduates at their ceremony on Friday. He did such a great job encouraging them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, challenging them to find their potential and purpose in life and to run the race in a way that they will win the prize! It was so neat to see Daniel speak to them as a teacher and youth pastor and be respected as both!

I jumped on the blogging wagon!!

Well, here goes! I have never been anti-blogs (as i really enjoy following other blogs!) But I always felt like I had nothing "blog-worthy" to write about that anybody would want to read....I still kinda feel that way, but my sister started a blog with the idea of having a record of this stage of life, and I LOVE that idea! (I geuss I still am that pesky little sister who likes to copy my older sister! lol!) I LOVE the stage of life my family is in right now! Daniel is enjoying his work, i get to stay home with the kidlits and everyday something happens that makes me think "I want to remember this!!" I know my "mommy years" are just beginning, but I already feel like they are flying by, and I want to remember so many of the "little moments" that happen! One day I want to look back and share with our kids the things we experienced and learnt in this stage of life. I want to beable to share some of my thoughts and feelings with them and help them remember a few of the "little moments" we had during these precious years. But for now, you are welcome to share a few of our "little moments"

Meet my family!

Well, i will finish off my first post by sharing one of our latest moments! I decided Dex and I were going to make cookies while Lexi was napping. I would measure the ingredient while Dex dumped it in the bowl. We had the butter, eggs, sugar and flour in the bowl when I turned to get the baking powder from the cupboard only to hear "Dexter dump!" in a very proud little voice. As i turned around I saw he had dumped half a cup of dirty dishwater in the cookie batter! SICK! (Although I have to admit I just dumped out the dirty water and cooked them anyway!)