Growing...count the ways...

Yes we are growing...

Our family is growing...Brady is 4 now and very tall. This year he started preschool, two afternoons a week. He is so brave and is learning so much already. I am just so proud of him I can hardly stand it! He is growing in his maturity and is beginning to be a BIG help to me. He gets Luke's diapers, puts his dishes in the sink, dresses himself, randomly says "Mom, I love you.", asks "why" all the time but seems to be satisfied when he really understands something...I could go on and on. My firstborn is growing up!
And Luke...he is 2 and very spunky. I often say he is either sunshine or rain...and there is no confusing the two! He is speaking in sentences and is doing so well I often am not sure who is talking, him or his big brother! He always wants to know what "Bree" is doing, is very attached to his daddy, absolutely loves 4 wheelers, Hermie, and eating! He is a compassionate kid and I think he will be very good with this baby.
Speaking of baby...yes, our family is growing to be 5! The baby is due in March. We are very excited, but are running in survival mode right now as I have been pretty sick so far...hopefully growing out of that stage soon!

And lets see...we are growing in other ways too. Andy and I recently celebrated our 8th anniversary and are continuing to adapt and grow in our marriage. We just started taking a class called "Growing Kids God's Way" to help us in our parenting journey. And personally, I have been growing...a continuous process...and learning that God is in control. Simple concept, right? Well, God continually sees fit to show me that He is also in control of our family...from my first miscarriage, to Brady and Luke's births, to Brady's potential cancer and surgery, to the severity of "morning sickness" I've had with this pregnancy and the fear that I'll lose this baby...
Through it all, God has continued to show me how to be thankful for every moment spent with my kids, my husband, my unborn child. I don't know how long each of us has, but whether it is one trimester with this unborn baby, or a lifetime of memories...I hope to capture it all and never forget God's love and care over us.