just a general update…

Sorry it’s been so long! Life has been quite busy lately! Well, not really.  By busy, I mean that when I have a free second, I spend it by being busy sleeping. I will now give you a brief update on each family member. Go:

Joel- He’s doing well! He shaved his goatee off, I’ll have to post a picture sometime soon. He looks real good!  He is loving ZHOP still, can’t imagine living any other way. He’s obsessed with prayer and worship. I love my husband!

Jenn- I’m doing much better than I was a few days ago. It seems that my nausea is mostly gone and I’m not quite as tired. Still tired though.  I need at least one short nap a day to function past 6 PM. If I dont get that, you can call me a zombie.  My allergies are going CRAZY which drives me CRAZY. I’m allowed to take Claritin though, so that helps a little bit.  Joel and I are getting ready to take a little romantic getaway next week, so I’m pretty much counting the hours till that.

Rowan-  He’s 2 and still as delightful as ever! He has so much energy and is learning lots of new words. He’s not too interested in really talking yet.   He is getting really tall, which makes me remember when he was just a little baby. 2 years ago?! wow!

Asher-  Still our pleasant little boy, he now has 5 teeth with 2 more about to poke through. He loves to point at things in books, and make loud happy noises when he sees Daddy. He just decided that he hates apple peels, so when he eats an apple, he manages to get all the apple off of the peice of peel, and then very discreetly spit the peels all over the living room carpet. I guess thats what I get for letting him walk around the house with an apple. He’s just so cute! And, get this. He is no longer crawling. My little baby boy is walking everywhere and so excited about it.

So there you have it.  The latest Greuty update. I love you all!

 

let’s get real, people…

I decided to get alittle personal here…

Well, for anyone who really wants to know, I am in a whirlwind right now. It’s a good whirlwind, but kinda scary and really emotional! Being pregnant has definitely changed my previously harmonious hormones into a big ball of messed-up-ness. But it’s not only because of that aspect of the pregnancy, but rather the pregnancy itself. I am THRILLED that we are going to be welcoming another little life into this world shortly, but if I’m being honest, I am a bit nervous. No, I’m a Lottabit nervous. 3 kids under the age of 3 is not what I expected when I first began this mothering gig. And mind you, I’m certainly not complaining, because I wouldn’t give my kids back for anything. I’m just saying, I’m dealing with preparing my heart for this crazy season! I know most moms can say this, but sometimes I wonder if I’m any good at this job!  I find myself asking these questions:

Will I be able to handle 3? (especially if it’s another boy. whoa!)

Will I EVER clean the house again?

How will we afford this?

And the Lord tells me every time: “You were made for this.” So, there it is. He’s in control and I need not worry. Oh Lord give me grace! Why do I think that I can’t afford 3 when God owns everything in this world? It’s not hard for Him to provide. I have no doubt that we’re in His will by having lots of kids, but I need some help with my unbelief here! And the cleaning thing. well. I think I’ll hire someone. haha!

Anyway, all that to say, God is good and He knows what He’s doing. I just need his Holy Spirit to help me be still and know that. Ya know?

On another note, the family just getting over a ‘bug’. It’s not fun. Luckily I dont think we’ve given it to anyone else, but pray that we all get over it soon! I’m not having morning sickness too badly, just a bit of a loss of appetite. If you’re wondering, I do crave one thing: Taco Bell. Yes, I know that’s bad and i try not to give in, but oh, it’s so good!

Easter is coming!! Is anyone doing anything fun?!!