Dangerous Wonder

Dean has been "talking" for awhile now, but just recently we have been able to pick up on some of what he's saying. One word that has become more distinguishable is amen (sounds like nanen). We have prayed with Dean at bedtime from early on and he now has figured out that the word amen signifies the end of the prayer. Lately when he feels that Daddy has been praying too long he will start saying amen. I think it's hilarious! The simple faith of children.

In other news, I have been recovering from a nasty cold for the past week and now find myself faced with catching up on al lthe household chores that got neglected. Sometimes I think my 100+ year old house is made of dust. Where does it all come from anyway? In the midst of me being sick we finished the renovations on our rental property and now have it on the market. We are praying that it sells quickly and for a good price. So far we've have good traffic on it, so hopefully one of those showings will turn in to an offer. The house really looks great. I wish I had digital copies of how things looked when I bought it almost 5 years ago, so that I could post them in comparison to how they are now. What a change! I only wish we had done these things sooner so I could have enjoyed them. Oh well!

Happy May Day!

Wow! It's been almost two weeks since I last posted. Time seems to be flying by. Kyle is enjoying his new job. It challenges him and keeps him busy but not so busy that he's not able to be home for dinners and on the weekend. His schedule is still quite flexible which has been great for me. Dean is busy learning about his world. He is going to be quite a reader as we can sit him down with his books and he is occupied for a good 30 min "reading". He will even sit and hold the books and talk like he is reading. Dean also loves his baths and I can't wait to take him swimming. He loves water in all forms! Dean has discovered shadows and finds them qutie fascinating and funny. In the morning after breakfast he spends time in his "walking toy" chasing his shadow. He is such a delight to watch grow and learn. He's very layed back and calm. He does tend to be a little sensitive to correction though. All it takes is a sharp word or look from Kyle and I and he's in tears. What a sweet spirit. We thus spend our days playng, reading, sleeping, and taking walks to the park as the weather permits. I have been feeling good, though I either tend to tire more quickly or am just more mindful of it this time around. I enjoy the opportunity to rest each day, which seems to have made this pregnancy easier all around.

Decided to clean off the camera and see what I had on it. Some very cute pics of Dean grilling with Daddy for the first time, some with Grandma Francis when they came to visit, and some of Dean in his handmade sweater from Grandma Griggs. Enjoy!