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Last weekend we were in Delaware. We visited Mom and Dad T (Behn's parents) and spent a lot of time sitting, resting, napping, chatting, and just BEING. It was one of those times in life where that's what we so needed- to just be and rest. No big plans, no parties, no big family dinners. It was a little bit of a bummer that we didn't get to see some loved ones, but that's how it needed to go this time, and we were so grateful for the refreshment. It was really nice for the boys to spend time with just their grandparents, too. Thank you, Mom and Dad T, for the sweet weekend. I know we really enjoyed it. Twins It's been a tiring 6 months. New baby, new job, moving, looking for a new place (still nothing yet)...it just catches up sometimes and makes you wonder when it's going to slow down. When will the new normal  feel  like the new normal. We'll get there someday, and then something else will cause a new ripple in the pond and we'll adjust again. T

Ok, few dear readers, I haven't heard from you much lately. Which I get...because sometimes this blog is kind of BOOOORRRRING! So, just for fun, here's what is going on currently: Currently Watching: Downton Abbey , like the rest of the world. The heard the season finale on Sunday is 'devastating.' How can anything be more devastating than episode 4?? Downton , I warn you, if you are disappointing or break my heart, I will leave you.           I also dabble in Parks and Rec and Parenthood , with a side of The Bachelor . Currently Sweating: me, on the treadmill in the basement. This, with the combination of cutting out sodas and some snacks, means that the jeans that were very  tight when I first had Patrick are now comfortably baggy. YES! I still have work to do, but am feeling better about myself. Currently Reading: 7  by Jen Hatmaker You guys, I love this book.  "A mutiny against excess." Jen Hatmaker journals through seven months of givin

The house hunt is....well, I don't know...a bit stagnant? We had a couple of houses we liked and put offers on, but both fell through. We're glad we can trust God because when something doesn't work out the way we thought it would, we are assured it's part of a good plan. His plan. What we've learned from not getting the first 2 houses is that we probably need to look in a slightly lower price range, so we have some room for negotiation and also so that we won't bite our fingernails off at every mortgage payment. See, God already used some of this process to teach us some wisdom! But now that we're looking for houses under budget we are finding that we may have to live in quite a small place. And we have to learn to be content with that notion. Sure, the Lord could still open the door (haha, get it?) to a larger home. But we need to be wise and obedient and content if we are led to a tiny house. After all, a small house here is still much nicer and larger t

These boys wake me up at night. Especially the little one. A lot lately. Like, last night he woke up to nurse at 10, 12, 2, 4, and 6. I think I'm going to start him on solids to try to get his tummy full. These boys overwhelm me. Being a mother is really hard, relentless work. Graham has had many 2 year old meltdowns and whining lately. He is really trying to sort out why he doesn't get exactly what he wants all of the time and we are working hard to train him to obey. Here is a shot of one such meltdown: These boys make me smile everyday. Graham says the funniest things right now. The other morning he grabbed Behn's nose and said, "Big nose! Funny!" and then laughed at his own joke. Patrick is just giddy and cute 98% of the time. Lots of smiles. These boys are active. Graham is always running, jumping climbing. Patrick rolls over, turns himself around, reaches for toys and kicks. These boys are both healthy, thank You God. They are both a l