Joy in my world

On a positive note, regardless of the drama that seems to be ever present in my life, Eden ever brings me joy! Yesterday she told me thank you when I handed her a piece of sweet potato! And the day before that she said Dada and I told her that he was working. I then asked her where her Dada was and she responded workin, I said "he is workin?" And she said "jyeah"! She is so smart I am blown away!
She also had an appt. and weighs 24.4 lbs and is 29 in long! She added cute and pretty to her huge vocabulary and you can now see all four of her first teeth. I thank God I was able to interpret what he had planned for me. Having Eden was urged by God and each day I am reminded of why he urged me.

Lessons learned...

The last week has found me in various situations where I have been honest to a fault, relieved, offended, worried, saddened and downright unsure of what to do or say. I never knew I would learn so much out of college. This being said I am sure of these things; one has to stand up for what they believe in if they want to be able to look at themselves in the mirror when the day is done, the right thing to do isn’t always the easiest, people often can’t handle the truth so sometimes it is better left unsaid.
All things considered if one can be honest to a fault can one also be too right or faithful or educated? I would say yes…
Telling the truth doesn’t always set you free.
Knowing the right thing to do doesn’t mean people will do it.
Having too much faith in another person always leads to disappointment. I have learned you can only trust the God that is in people.
You can’t rely on others to be happy; it is something you must find within yourself.
It is better to have no company than bad company.
No one person will ever think entirely the way you do. But another person may feel they are the only one who feels that way, just like you.
Telling people the way I feel this week and being honest with them was a huge relief to finally let it all out. I don’t have to pretend nothing is wrong or act as if I am okay with things that I am entirely not. But I also learned that I need to correct and express myself out of love rather than with the “fist.” I should wait to tell people things when I am no longer angry, if I should tell them at all. Though being honest seemed like it was the best thing to do at one point, it relieved me of some anxieties but it hurt others, pushed them away and in one case mended a relationship.
I guess the true challenge here is deciding what is worth being honest about. If it affects your daily life in a negative way and slices through your own set of established morals like a knife, I think it is. I can only treat others the way I want to be treated and hope they will do the same. Family is family and should be treated so. But one must stand for what they believe or they will fall for anything.

Count your blessings

The last couple of days have been so fun. I painted Eden's finger nails and toes while she was sleeping a pretty purple color, don't worry with safe polish, Zoya, pregnancy and child friendly; free of formaldehyde and other yucky chemicals... It was the first time her fingers have ever been painted! That night Eric and I watched 4 Christmases and laughed our butts off.
Eden has successfully undecorated the lower half of the tree about 20 times! And we got our Christmas pictures from Amanda K! I just need to order our cards soon. One of Eden's front teeth is out and sharp, the right side! Eden is also really enjoying her daily advent calendar treat, organic raisin, preservative free!
Last night we had Logan over and enjoyed some healthful drinks and some kraut burgers! The burgers were so good! I made the bread, the kraut, the pickles and we grew the tomatoes and made the mayo! They seriously rocked! Sie war lecker schmecker! We listened to some great music and played a little guitar.
Today I went to a friend of the family's house and she is moving and she gave me her bedroom set.... Let's just say I am speechless and if and when I get it I will be so amazed and blessed by her generous gift! It is a California King and would be absolutely perfect for our new family bed! We also were given a convection oven from the neighbor down the street and he plans to bring us more things!
We received a package today from uncle Paul and called him up. :) He told us to open it and he gave Eden the most wonderful organic teether by Kaethe Kruse! It is so cute and German made! He also sent me an adorable ornament just my style!
The mail has finally brought us our first Christmas cards and at last our insurance cards! Who knew one could want to go to the dentist so badly!
All these blessings bring me back to a conversation I was having the other day. I was expressing that though it is tough to be short on money or not have things that you once took for granted if you are faithful and try your best to be Christ like you will be blessed. I am feeling very blessed and hope that you and yours are blessed.
Auf wiedersehen

Guten Tag

Eden and I slept in till noon! I still am amazed at what a wonderful and compatible child Eric and I have created! I am mad at myself for not starting these sooner. I feel that this would have been a wonderful way to document the first year of motherhood, of Eden and her accomplishments.... Currently she is crawling around on the floor near the Christmas tree playing with wooden blocks and a wool felted bird that I found for her at the Harvest/centennial market in Talent this year. I just pulled down the old record player last night and it is playing old Christmas songs.
Eden has been dutifully working on her two front teeth, they are all she wants for Christmas. ;) The house is waiting to be cleaned. It is dire need of sweeping after last nights decorating, there are pine needles covering the floor that Eden loves poking right into her mouth every chance she is given. We purchased an advent calender, I have been wanting one for years, to embrace our German tradition. I am thinking about putting raisins in it instead of candy since Eden wont be what Eric and I call a sugar bread baby!
Eric is working again and we are left to the house and all the duties that follow. I adore this life as a Hausfrau, with all its ups and downs. That being said I must make something to eat and switch the laundry and it is about time for one of my daily phones calls to my Mother aka Gammy!

Sister sister

Today my life changes more than I probably know. My newly discovered sister arrives along with our exuberant brothers. It's late and sleep is over coming me. I know that today marks a day of change. I hope the commotion is well worth its while.
Jessica