Another picture of Ivan to start things off and keep the grandparents happy.
I feel like I should make a long list of all that I want to accomplish before Christmas but instead I have compiled a short list of priorities to help guide me with tasks. I just can’t do everything I have wanted to do and no matter when this birth would have happened I think I would be somewhat in the same boat. Granted, a week in the hospital did slow me down some, but recovery after giving birth would take a while regardless and I can’t do a lot of things that I normally could do. The thing is…pregnancy was really slowing me down too, so I don’t think an extra couple of weeks of that would have been any better.
Kris’ cousin Michelle is planning to come down tomorrow and hang out with us, bring her broken lap top for Kris to hopefully fix and allow our two year olds to play for a while. She also offered to help me with some of the chores around here which would be really cool and as she is the creative sort I may ask her to help me with some decorating.
Tonight we go to Becky’s house to practice for the December 18th Christmas Concert at church and to have a little birthday cake and ice cream for Hope’s birthday. I don’t have a gift for the little gal and I’ve debated taking the boys out to try and find something. I just think I might be sorry if I did that…you know…like it would be the only thing I’d have the energy to do and my short list would go undone. I suppose I had better stick with the list at home and save a brave trip out of the house for another day.
Christmas is approaching quickly and I’m making some simple cards to send out and last night I made cookie dough to have on hand when the company arrives. Little bits of goodness are making their way to completion for the holidays. I have high hopes for a good times.
Sounds like things are going well!!!
Ivan is just gorgeous! So glad you are all home and doing so well. Wish we could be there to meet the little guy!
He is so precious. Yes, stay home as long as possible. The rats will still be racing without you!
Ivan is just the cutest little thing. I am dying to come over and meet him. I wanted to give you a little space to get settled after his rough start and I read about going to your sisters and different visitors…hopefully I will get over there soon when things are slow enough and you are ready for another round of visitors. All of my kids want to see him, Dylan was asking the other day to see “Mary’s baby” and Jackson says “the baby that was in her shirt?” too funny! As you know, Cody thinks “Ivan is a cool name” and Hayden is currently obsessed with babies…call me when it is convenient and we will rush right over!!! In the meantime, more pics please??!!!
Well, I live a long way away so I won’t be running over any time soon! However, I can read and see Ivan’s progress and that’s a good thing.
Mary, far be it from me to tell you to take it easy. I know how I am about getting everything perfect for the
holidays and our precious “company”! Christmas is such a special time but this year I’ve determined to keep my focus and center on Christ. I am so thankful for WHO he is and of course all my many blessings….