I’m loving how Caleb and Noah like to reach across the backseat of the car to hold hands while we drive (until Noah pulls a little too hard and Caleb starts to cry)

I’m loving how Caleb loves his strawberry, banana, and spinach smoothie every morning.  Noah likes to push the buttons on the blender, but just wants one little sip.

I’m loving that Noah and Cory are having some one on one time together.  

I’m loving the new mom’s group at church.

I’m loving the things I am learning in my Tuesday morning Bible study, “Calm My Anxious Heart.”  Its so much more than being worry free, and more like learning to be content with all God has given.  

I’m loving these chocolate chip cookies:

Mix all together:  2 sticks butter, 3/4 cups brown sugar, 3.5oz instant vanilla pudding, 1 tsp. vanilla. 

Beat in 2 eggs

Mix: 2 1/4 cup flour

       1 tsp. baking soda

Mix all together, and add 12 oz bag chocolate chips.  Bake on stone at 375 for 8-10 minutes.  

Sound familiar, Trudy M?

I’m loving that it just might be getting cooler soon.  

I’m loving falling asleep to Chris Rice’s The Living Room Sessions every night.  

I’m loving how I can look forward to a long kiddo-free weekend in San Diego with my husband.  

I’m loving that I found two new shirts for my husband on sale today, and that my mom wanted to buy me a new shirt too.  

I’m loving Noah’s expression in this picture.

I’m loving that Caleb said “Amen” when we finished praying for our lunch today.  

I’m really loving how Fresh and Easy has fairly good prices, little coupons, bags groceries for you, carries my favorite Greek yogurt, never has long lines at checkout, free stickers, crayons, and coloring books for kids, has clean restrooms, and close parking for people with kids.  

How about you?

This little boy is really working hard on choosing to listen and obey. “I will obey, Mama.” While he tends to be a little bit of a wanderer, I’m seeing a lot of effort on his part lately. “I won’t run away, Mama.” He is working really hard on potty training too, and I am so proud of him. It makes my heart so full when I see him starting to take his big brother role seriously. I received some good advice from my aunt (who has boys). She told me to nurture his “big brother instinct”. Instead of pushing Caleb away when he comes near his toys, he is learning how to take care of his little brother and help him find his own toy to play with. When I dropped the boys off at my sister’s to get my hair done today, I told him to be good and help take care of baby Caleb. He reassured me, “I will take care of him,” and then added, “I will hold him.” It was very sweet, but scared me a little because he usually holds him by his neck! It’s also fun to see the admiration in Caleb’s eyes too, as he crawls around after Noah wherever he goes. I pray that God will continue to bless their relationship, and that their bond will grow strong as the years go by.