Wednesday, December 8, 2010

After Elinor was born

11/6/10
We survived the hug hurdle of bringing Elinor home. Audrey wanted to hold her pretty badly -- we are going to have to be careful! She (2 yrs old on Oct 29) even tried to lift Logan (3 yrs old) out of the wagon today after I took them on an hour's tour of the backyard while Mama settled in with Elinor. Also, Audrey and Logan leaned in to kiss each other in the bathtub tonight! They're banding together.

11/14/10
Audrey wanted Daddy to pick her up, but I was already holding Logan and had to tell her it was Logan's turn. She thought about that a second, then looked up and said, "Logan, d'you wanna get down?"

Logan's latest words: cookie, door, hold you, dog, up, cup, done, bath time, hi, yeah. He's been giving Daddy hi-fives.

11/19/10
Mandy & I always heard that God never gives more than you can handle. Not true. He regularly gives us more than we can handle, that we may daily look to His sufficient grace and, after our efforts have still fallen short, remember his loving provision. "Come to me, all you who are weary & burdened. Take my yoke upon you & learn from me, for I am gentle & humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

12/8/10
We got Logan's 2nd quarter report on developmental progress today. He went up in every category, as much as 80% up from 25%, or up 60% from 15%, 50% from 10%, etc. These are the great strides we were told to expect from his school; Logan is finally breaking through! Thanks for all the prayers! Thank you, Lord Jesus.