Baby Making Update

Today is cycle day number 29, except the thing is since this is my first month off of the pill who knows if I've ovulated or not.

I tested last Sunday - negative.

My body's hormones have been going absolutely wild.

So it's a waiting game...I'll either get pregnant when I ovulate for the first time or eventually have a period and start from day 1.

I guess for now I'll just have fun trying.

(Too much info. Sorry Mom.)

Quick Trip

We're off to the zoo. I can't wait! Be back soon.:-)

I love these trips with the family. It'll be a nice way to wrap up this super busy month of April!

Randomness

So my mom's birthday was the 12th of February. That was over two months ago. Gee whiz, Margaret. There's a shot of her blowing out her candles. That's my wacky brother poking his face in. UPDATE: AS YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE, THERE IS NO PICTURE. MY MOTHER - WHO IS COMPLETELY BEAUTIFUL - INSISTED THAT I REMOVE IT AT ONCE. :-P

Next is my daddy and the boys from today's trip to Santee Canal Park. I had to drag him, he was tired, but I think he had a good time.

On another note, I'm crazy. I am only on cycle day number 18 of our fist month trying to conceive, and I've already taken 4 pregnancy tests. I'm psycho. They've all been negative of course. I can really be one obsessive lunatic when I let myself be. I hide my craziness pretty well usually. I guess I just let the cat out of the bag.

Currently...

I'm...

excited because I've booked two weddings in May!

A little nervous about that.

Extremely happy to be done with my Associates and almost done with my photography certification.

Anxious about when I'm going to get that positive pregnancy test.

In faith believing that God will continue to provide for our family.

In love with my husband and children.

Psyched about what the future has in store.

Stoked to be able to spend more time with friends this summer.

Happy to be alive.

Oh so thankful for my parents and mostly for my Jesus.

Life is beautiful, really. I'm learning every day more and more that perfection is not an option, and the more I'm able to grasp that the happier I am.

God bless you people!

Farewell Trident Technical College!

It's taken a loooooooooong time, but I'm finally done with my Associates in Human Services! Whew!


A big Thank you to thoughtful friends!

Wordless Wednesday - my sentiments exactly...

Thanks Lori!

Thanks to Lori I've been on the other side of the camera lately!

The last four here were taken at the party we had for the boys last Saturday.

Happy birthday Stephen and Christian!

T-ball, bubbles and birthdays

Here's the hubster - the most wonderful man in the world. I've been so in love with this guy lately. We grilled out hot dogs tonight. The weather was so beautiful, and the kids blew bubbles in the back yard. It was one of those "oh my goodness, thank you God for your blessings" type of evenings.





The boys got these bubbles for their birthday party. Stephen will be 5 on Tuesday and Christian was 3 on Friday. We had a party yesterday. Lori took the pictures, and I'll share them when she gives them to me. Happy birthday boys!! I LOVE YOU BOTH OH SO MUCH, AND I'M PROUD OF YOU!





T-ball is underway and FUN!

New shots of the boys

Thanks Lori!

Me and my boys. :-)

Thanks, Lori! I love them!

Another very sad day

My heart is broken for my brother and for Rodrick's family. Rodrick passed away today. Apparently it was his time, but so many people are having trouble accepting this. Please pray for his family, and for my brother who's lost both of his best friends at once - first Brian, and now Rodrick. Rodrick was my brother's little girl's Godfather. Thank you for your prayers. It means so much.

Above is a picture of Rodrick. It breaks my heart to see it and to know that he's gone.

T-ball

It's T-ball time once again. Stephen's playing for the town this year. His first game was Saturday, and he was so cute in his little uniform!

This is an exciting time at the Mizell household! The month of April is a whirlwind of events and happenings. T-ball, kitchen renovations, a vacation, the boys birthday's and a party, and I'm FINALLY finishing up with my Associates this month! Whew! Bring it on! Oh, and this is our first official month trying to conceive baby number three!

Urgent Prayer Request...

My brother's friend (who has been in ICU in a coma after a terrible crash that killed another of his best friends) has taken a bad turn. He has a blood clot and the swelling around his brain is getting worse. The doctor's say there is nothing else they can do, but I know we serve a God who can heal him. Jesus' will is to heal. Believe with me for a miracle for Rodrick. Please pray with all of your heart.

An open letter...

Dear Margo,

Contrary to what your mind tells you, you absolutely do not need to eat sugar. Stop it already. It's not healthy and you know it. You can totally kick this habit, and I'm standing behind you all the way. Just do it - Cold turkey. Are you not aware of the fact that you're trying to conceive another baby? Don't you think you should eat healthier for this reason? So this is the deal - stop with the sugar and eat more fruits and veggies, a few whole grains wouldn't hurt either. And how about exercise? Can we start walking or something? Do you really want to blow up like a balloon during this new pregnancy? I think not. So let's do this thing already!! Don't put it off anymore. Pay attention to what you eat, and your body will thank you later.

Sincerely, Margo

Rocking my baby

I got into this habit just a few months ago when I asked Christian to let me rock him to sleep. I don't know what I was thinking, I really just wanted to snuggle my baby. Ever since then he won't go to sleep unless I rock him for a minute. Just yesterday at nap time I was thinking about how I wish he'd just get in the bed and go to sleep without all this rocking business. Then he climbed up into my lap and squeezed me tight and I rocked him. I could feel him breathing on my neck and his little heart beating against mine. I rocked him until he fell asleep, and then some more. I rocked him until I heard Stephen call for me, and even then I was reluctant to put him down. When I did, I looked back at him before I shut his door behind me and wondered when the next time would be that I got to hold him so close for so long, and I prayed that he wouldn't grow up too fast. This season is short, and I know the day will come when I'll be glad I took the extra time to rock my baby.