Sometimes Nick and I feel like we have absolutely no idea what we are doing when it comes to parenting. It is such a new world to us especially as Noah grows into a toddler and we have new words enter into our vocabulary like tantrums, and discipline. Sometimes I am scared of this role of parenting. I start to get wrapped up in the idea that I don't want to screw up, and what if I don't do enough to show my boys who Jesus is. Thank goodness I don't have to bear that burden. I am so thankful that our Lord shows us and guides us how to do this when we ask him for help. I can't imagine being a parent without relying on Christ. Lately we have been opened up to more insight from many different parenting books. I am so thankful for the wealth of knowledge out there when it comes to books.
We went overload on books from Amazon last night when we picked out these great reads: The New Dare to Discipline by James Dobson, Raising a Modern Day Knight, Bringing up Boys and The Family Blessing. More than anything else in parenting Nick and I desire that our boys grow to understand their need for our Rescuer and Savior Jesus Christ. We pray that they come to desire to follow our Lord with all their heart. As we raise them we pray that as we live out our days that we would live out the call in Deuteronomy 6: 4-9 which is our family verse.
4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a] 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Wowed by the Intelligence of an almost 2 year old!
Sometimes my son seriously amazes me! There are so many moments through out the day where I see his mind expanding and growing by the way he plays or the things he says! Every day it seems as if new words enter his vocabulary. He often cracks me up when he walks around make chhhoo (best i can describe) noises which is how we tell Kookka no. Today was another one of those moments. He has a shape box where he tries to fit the shapes in to the correct holes. I have always had to help him, and today he wowed me when he figured it out all on his own looking for the correct sides and finding the shapes to go in. It is amazing to see his little mind grow in intelligence. I love being his mom, and I am amazed at how smart he is!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Patience
I think this is one of the biggest fruits of the Spirit that God is working on in me as a mom. I am realizing just how difficult it can be to show patience toward my son when he throws a temper tantrum out in public, or at home, or in the car, or where ever else we may be:) As my mom and mother in law have often said our hardest days are our biggest learning days and I feel like Noah and I are having a lot of those lately.
The parent child relationship I get to have with Noah is such a reminder of my relationship with the Lord. When I don't get my way how do I respond to God? Do I kick and scream and throw a tantrum or do I trust and follow where my Heavenly Father is leading me? I see how my son struggles with his emotions because he cannot yet fully communicate to me what he wants and doesn't understand all that I tell him. What a picture of my relationship with God! I do not fully understand His thoughts for they are much higher than mine. It makes it difficult at times to line up to His will because of my lack of understanding and trust.
What a reminder when I am constantly having these types of interactions with my son to pause and remember my relationship with our God and the patience and love He has for me. It reminds me to show that to my children as He continues to bestow it on me.
The parent child relationship I get to have with Noah is such a reminder of my relationship with the Lord. When I don't get my way how do I respond to God? Do I kick and scream and throw a tantrum or do I trust and follow where my Heavenly Father is leading me? I see how my son struggles with his emotions because he cannot yet fully communicate to me what he wants and doesn't understand all that I tell him. What a picture of my relationship with God! I do not fully understand His thoughts for they are much higher than mine. It makes it difficult at times to line up to His will because of my lack of understanding and trust.
What a reminder when I am constantly having these types of interactions with my son to pause and remember my relationship with our God and the patience and love He has for me. It reminds me to show that to my children as He continues to bestow it on me.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Time to write!
It has been 1 1/2 years since I have blogged! I am sure no one even checks this page anymore, but I enjoy seeing where we have come, and so I am drawn back to journaling some of life's special moments.
Quite a lot has taken place since I wrote our last post. Mainly we have another son! Lucas John was born November 3, 2012! He is now over 4 months old and a true joy just like his older brother Noah! Our boys are 17 months apart! Yes, it is definitely keeping my days busy of scheduling, nursing and changing diapers. I love it though, and would not have it any other way. I cannot wait for our boys to be playmates and buddies!
I am now a full time stay at home mom! I love it, and wonder how anyone can balance working full time and being a mom, and taking care of their home. It keeps me so busy! Once in a while I do get out to sub which is nice both to have adult talk for the day and also to make some extra money.
We are also officially a van family. Nick and I ate our words when we said "we will never buy a van". We bought a 2011 Toyota Sienna, and as Nick's brother put it, "It's just too convenient not to love." Well said! I love pushing a button and watching Noah run to climb in and play with the seats. It has made life easier with two little boys!
Time is going faster with two little boys to raise. There are times when the days go by slowly until nap time, but overall I look at my boys and see how fast they are growing. It is so bitter sweet. A part of me wants them to stay small forever and it is hard to see them grow and change. It is so sweet to watch them grow and to be their mamma though.
These are a few of my favorite things about Noah:
I love how you are starting to talk more and more.
I love how you say Kookka
I love how you call our names again and again just to hear us respond to you!
I love your hugs when I ask you if you know that Mamma loves you.
I love how you grab your pacifier out of your bed just to get a few sucks in.
I love how you love tomatoes!
I love how excited you get when you get to watch Cars.
I love how much you love buckles right now!
I love how you love to play with Kookka
I love when you give kisses.
I love hearing you call Mamma in the morning or after a nap.
I love you so much Noah!
These are a few of my favorite things about Lucas:
I love your smile, it lights up the room!
I love how you smile when you see me, it melts my heart.
I love how you wake up happy in the morning.
I love that you are finally sleeping through most of the night.
I love how you love to hold a toy and play with it/study it
I love how when sitting in your bouncer you reach up and swing at the hanging toys.
I love how happy you are.
I love that you are a mamma's boy
I love your chunky little legs!
I love how you to love to study your brother already and try to mimic him.
I love how hard you laugh when daddy plays with you.
I love you so much Lucas!
God has majorly blessed with me with these special little men. I am thankful for each day that I am privileged to be their mamma.
Quite a lot has taken place since I wrote our last post. Mainly we have another son! Lucas John was born November 3, 2012! He is now over 4 months old and a true joy just like his older brother Noah! Our boys are 17 months apart! Yes, it is definitely keeping my days busy of scheduling, nursing and changing diapers. I love it though, and would not have it any other way. I cannot wait for our boys to be playmates and buddies!
I am now a full time stay at home mom! I love it, and wonder how anyone can balance working full time and being a mom, and taking care of their home. It keeps me so busy! Once in a while I do get out to sub which is nice both to have adult talk for the day and also to make some extra money.
We are also officially a van family. Nick and I ate our words when we said "we will never buy a van". We bought a 2011 Toyota Sienna, and as Nick's brother put it, "It's just too convenient not to love." Well said! I love pushing a button and watching Noah run to climb in and play with the seats. It has made life easier with two little boys!
Time is going faster with two little boys to raise. There are times when the days go by slowly until nap time, but overall I look at my boys and see how fast they are growing. It is so bitter sweet. A part of me wants them to stay small forever and it is hard to see them grow and change. It is so sweet to watch them grow and to be their mamma though.
These are a few of my favorite things about Noah:
I love how you are starting to talk more and more.
I love how you say Kookka
I love how you call our names again and again just to hear us respond to you!
I love your hugs when I ask you if you know that Mamma loves you.
I love how you grab your pacifier out of your bed just to get a few sucks in.
I love how you love tomatoes!
I love how excited you get when you get to watch Cars.
I love how much you love buckles right now!
I love how you love to play with Kookka
I love when you give kisses.
I love hearing you call Mamma in the morning or after a nap.
I love you so much Noah!
These are a few of my favorite things about Lucas:
I love your smile, it lights up the room!
I love how you smile when you see me, it melts my heart.
I love how you wake up happy in the morning.
I love that you are finally sleeping through most of the night.
I love how you love to hold a toy and play with it/study it
I love how when sitting in your bouncer you reach up and swing at the hanging toys.
I love how happy you are.
I love that you are a mamma's boy
I love your chunky little legs!
I love how you to love to study your brother already and try to mimic him.
I love how hard you laugh when daddy plays with you.
I love you so much Lucas!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Being a mom!
I have been blessed with the role of being mommy to Noah. I absolutely love being a mommy. I didn't know how I would feel, or act or if it would come naturally. For the longest time I didn't feel ready to have kids.
When Noah came into the world I was in love with him, but it was not the kind of heart melting love I feel for him today, that grows as each day passes. I remember the first month was tough at times because he didn't really recognize us and there was a lot going on!
It was somewhere around 5 weeks though that he first began to smile, and that was the end of it for Nick and I! Our hearts melted for this little boy and they continue to melt with each day that passes. I really feel now that my heart and love just keep growing, it's crazy! Raising kids is such a joy and each part of it is such a treasured moment.
Lately I find myself trying to soak up each moment that I rock him to sleep, each moment of nursing, each moment of waking up once in the middle of the night. These moments are fleeting and will soon be gone. And there will be new things to look forward to. But oh how I am treasuring these times! His coos and laughs are some of my favorite sounds in the world! Sometimes I find myself anxiously waiting for him to wake up so I can spend more time with him!
It has been hard to go back to work even though it is part time. I find it so difficult to leave that sweet smile and laugh in the morning!
Each moment is a blessing, and as time is passing quickly I am trying to treasure each moment I have with our little man:)
Doesn't that smile just melt your heart!??! He is such a special little man:)
When Noah came into the world I was in love with him, but it was not the kind of heart melting love I feel for him today, that grows as each day passes. I remember the first month was tough at times because he didn't really recognize us and there was a lot going on!
It was somewhere around 5 weeks though that he first began to smile, and that was the end of it for Nick and I! Our hearts melted for this little boy and they continue to melt with each day that passes. I really feel now that my heart and love just keep growing, it's crazy! Raising kids is such a joy and each part of it is such a treasured moment.
Lately I find myself trying to soak up each moment that I rock him to sleep, each moment of nursing, each moment of waking up once in the middle of the night. These moments are fleeting and will soon be gone. And there will be new things to look forward to. But oh how I am treasuring these times! His coos and laughs are some of my favorite sounds in the world! Sometimes I find myself anxiously waiting for him to wake up so I can spend more time with him!
It has been hard to go back to work even though it is part time. I find it so difficult to leave that sweet smile and laugh in the morning!
Each moment is a blessing, and as time is passing quickly I am trying to treasure each moment I have with our little man:)
Doesn't that smile just melt your heart!??! He is such a special little man:)
Noah David Patey
So Noah is almost 3 1/2 months old, and he definitely keeps life busy!!
Let's back up to that day when Noah entered the world!
Between 38-40 weeks pregnant I was 2 cm dilated and 90% effaced, I was sure Noah was going to arrive early! However, he was way too comfortable in my tummy and his due date of May 27 came and went! The weekend that he was due my contractions started coming on stronger and stronger, but they would never get closer to 8 minutes apart. Tuesday May 31 rolled around and I went in to see the Dr. By this point I am not feeling my best and am really hoping Noah will decide to come soon. Thankfully when the Dr. checked I was 4 cm dilated and 100% effaced. My blood pressure was going up and they decided it was time to get this boy out!!
We were sent to Labor and Delivery and arrived around 3:30 pm. We got checked in, and the midwife broke my water around 5 pm. Well after that the contractions really started coming. We were really trying for a natural labor so I was so thankful to be working with a nurse and midwife who supported that! The contractions came on stronger and stronger, and by 7-8 pm I was working my way into transitional labor which really started to hurt! There were definitely some points where I was begging for drugs, but those surrounding kept encouraging me that I could do it, and that it was almost time to get him out! Right before it came time to push was the worst pain I had experienced. I think it was during this time that I mentally checked out from this experience! What I remember most is the intense amount of pressure I felt inside of me, and how there was nothing I could do to make the pressure go away.
It was around 930-1000 that the midwife first started having me push. I remember telling her I didn't want to! Ha. Let me tell you though, everyone is right when it comes time to push you dig deep and you get that baby out! Nick remembers seeing Noah's head first around 10:30 and the little guy was a somewhat turned so he had to SLOWLY work his way out! Oh my word was it slow (almost 2 hours of pushing)! I was so thankful for Nick who did not leave my side for one moment! He was my rock and got me through this! I also loved having my mom in the room with us, she really helped me get through the contractions, and kept family up to date in the waiting room! Nick's mom Kelly was outside the whole time, and also my dad, sister and nick's brother chris and fiance amanda all came down to wait for the arrival of Noah!
Finally the little guy decided once the month of May was over that he would come on out into the world, and he arrived at 12:06 a.m. on June 1st! He was 8 pounds 12 ounces, and 21.5 inches long!
Noah David Patey arrived into the world!
We were in love instantly!
Let's back up to that day when Noah entered the world!
Between 38-40 weeks pregnant I was 2 cm dilated and 90% effaced, I was sure Noah was going to arrive early! However, he was way too comfortable in my tummy and his due date of May 27 came and went! The weekend that he was due my contractions started coming on stronger and stronger, but they would never get closer to 8 minutes apart. Tuesday May 31 rolled around and I went in to see the Dr. By this point I am not feeling my best and am really hoping Noah will decide to come soon. Thankfully when the Dr. checked I was 4 cm dilated and 100% effaced. My blood pressure was going up and they decided it was time to get this boy out!!
We were sent to Labor and Delivery and arrived around 3:30 pm. We got checked in, and the midwife broke my water around 5 pm. Well after that the contractions really started coming. We were really trying for a natural labor so I was so thankful to be working with a nurse and midwife who supported that! The contractions came on stronger and stronger, and by 7-8 pm I was working my way into transitional labor which really started to hurt! There were definitely some points where I was begging for drugs, but those surrounding kept encouraging me that I could do it, and that it was almost time to get him out! Right before it came time to push was the worst pain I had experienced. I think it was during this time that I mentally checked out from this experience! What I remember most is the intense amount of pressure I felt inside of me, and how there was nothing I could do to make the pressure go away.
It was around 930-1000 that the midwife first started having me push. I remember telling her I didn't want to! Ha. Let me tell you though, everyone is right when it comes time to push you dig deep and you get that baby out! Nick remembers seeing Noah's head first around 10:30 and the little guy was a somewhat turned so he had to SLOWLY work his way out! Oh my word was it slow (almost 2 hours of pushing)! I was so thankful for Nick who did not leave my side for one moment! He was my rock and got me through this! I also loved having my mom in the room with us, she really helped me get through the contractions, and kept family up to date in the waiting room! Nick's mom Kelly was outside the whole time, and also my dad, sister and nick's brother chris and fiance amanda all came down to wait for the arrival of Noah!
Finally the little guy decided once the month of May was over that he would come on out into the world, and he arrived at 12:06 a.m. on June 1st! He was 8 pounds 12 ounces, and 21.5 inches long!
Noah David Patey arrived into the world!
We were in love instantly!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Noah David
I realized last night that I have not updated this in a while, and there is some big news to update with! We are having a boy! Noah David Patey is due May 27, 2011! Nick and I are getting so excited to meet our newest little man!! He is kicking alot lately, and it is enough that you can see my stomach flicker from the movement! Can't wait until he is rolling across my whole belly!! We only have about 16 more weeks to go before we get to meet our little guy! I can't believe how fast time is flying by! My girlfriend Katrina had her little boy Klaas Gerrit a few weeks ago and it is crazy to see him out of her belly now! God is amazing, and the creation of a little boy or girl is such a beautiful thing! Here is a picture that can let you know that Noah was definitely a boy! 
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