Once again I am back into my all too crazy life of working full time, being a mommy, and being all together over committed! It seems like we have had something going on every day and night. Until this weekend...when I was forced to stop all together due to a nasty case of Congunctivitis! Yes, "Pink Eye", the bacteria/virus that makes your eyes goopy, sticky, and well, pink. For some reason, us Johnson women, are just prone to this wonderful illness, that is most often found in young children. I guess we all do work with kids- so maybe that's where our problem lies. So, although it is kind of gross, and I have to wear my glasses for a week, and use no eye make up, I guess it has been a blessing in disguise because I have had to slow down and stay home! It has been wonderful to catch up on my DVR recorded shows, doze off on the couch, and lounge around in comfy clothes. I posted some pics from before I woke up with my eyes glued shut!
My dear high school friend, and college roomie, "Davis" and her husband Mr. Hart were up skiing in Breckenridge for the long MLKJ weekend. We were able to escape for a quick lunch and afternoon of window shopping in the mountains! It was so good to see them!
Nolan and his cousin Brady watching the inauguration. Oma's house is always so educational!
Last year, my Calvin pal- Jess moved out to Denver. I was so excited to have a close friend move out here! We hadn't seen each other in a few years, but it was instantly like nothing had changed. She joined our Bible study, brings us dinner on 90210 night, and is always up for a girlie movie. Mark and I honestly don't know what we would do without her! She is such a servant and loves babysitting, playing with, or helping us with Nolan. This week Nolan and I went over to "Auntie" Jess' house for the night to attend a jewelry party and see my sophomore suite-mate Misty! Misty is a fellow 2nd Heyns girl! Misty is the sweetest, craziest, most genuine girl I know! It was so good to reconnect with her and reminisce about fun college moments. Nolan loved Misty and played with her all night. Not to mention, he was the hit of the jewelry party! He's such a ladies man!
On another note, this week we will start what I like to call "Baby Boot Camp". Nolan will have his first physical therapy session at our house. We have been doing his exercises daily and have noticed slow but steady progress. He is getting stronger in his core and able to move his body with greater ease! We can't wait to see the progress he makes with his weekly sessions.
It's funny because over the past week or two I've met a few people randomly who have had kids or nieces and nephews that have had the same issues with low tone. It has been a great comfort because all of them have been successful in learning how to crawl and walk. They just needed a little help!
Through the blog world I also came across Kelly and her daughter Harper. They have had a tough first few weeks together as Harper has been fighting for her life. But through it all they have witnessed to so many people, myself included, of God's steadfast love and ultimate plan. Earlier this week she reminded me of this verse: Ephesians 3:10 "God is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine." When I am feeling frustrated that Nolan hasn't figured out how to crawl yet, or feeling sorry for him or for me, that he can't explore more of the world on his own, this verse will pop into my head! It comforts me to know that we could have it SO much worse, and encourages me to be thankful for Nolan's health, that he is super smart, funny, and determined. I know that it's in God hands! (And I know- I'm such a blog stalker! But hey, blogs rock! Look at how they have helped me, and probably so many others! And by the way, Kelly is a super cool chick- girlie, fun, and she loves TV too! Just like me!) So, check out Kelly's Korner, and pray for little Harper! She's a cutie!
We’ll keep you posted with how “Baby Boot Camp” is going. Who knows? Maybe Nolan will end up with the best abs when the Jansen fam hits Cancun next summer!
It's funny because over the past week or two I've met a few people randomly who have had kids or nieces and nephews that have had the same issues with low tone. It has been a great comfort because all of them have been successful in learning how to crawl and walk. They just needed a little help!
Through the blog world I also came across Kelly and her daughter Harper. They have had a tough first few weeks together as Harper has been fighting for her life. But through it all they have witnessed to so many people, myself included, of God's steadfast love and ultimate plan. Earlier this week she reminded me of this verse: Ephesians 3:10 "God is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine." When I am feeling frustrated that Nolan hasn't figured out how to crawl yet, or feeling sorry for him or for me, that he can't explore more of the world on his own, this verse will pop into my head! It comforts me to know that we could have it SO much worse, and encourages me to be thankful for Nolan's health, that he is super smart, funny, and determined. I know that it's in God hands! (And I know- I'm such a blog stalker! But hey, blogs rock! Look at how they have helped me, and probably so many others! And by the way, Kelly is a super cool chick- girlie, fun, and she loves TV too! Just like me!) So, check out Kelly's Korner, and pray for little Harper! She's a cutie!
We’ll keep you posted with how “Baby Boot Camp” is going. Who knows? Maybe Nolan will end up with the best abs when the Jansen fam hits Cancun next summer!
3 comments:
So funny....I read Kelly's blog every day!! We are such bog-stalkers, but I totally think that if we lived close, we would all be great friends (She would need to know that we exist first, but that is such a minor detail)!! :)
Hope that you feel better soon - think of how much time you'll save getting ready by not having to put on eye make-up! You could sleep an extra 10 minutes! Love you!!!
I love that my mom took a picture of the boys and the inauguration. We are definitely lucky to have them in such wonderful and educational hands!
I'm so glad to hear that Noly's making progress. Parenting is definitely the hardest job on earth, but through all those frustrations and struggles, those little buggers manage to remind us just how blessed we are to have them. We know Noly will be on his feet in no time...just in his own time. Keep up the good work Nolan! We love you.
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