I like to make a list. A list for groceries. A weekly list of our daily supper meals. A list of "to do today". A shopping list. It seems without my list tucked into my purse before going out, I buy to much off of impulse and come home forgetting something I really did need. :( Making a list works best for me.
So, last night after small groups, Mike and I were discussing some of the things that we will need to take along to his parents house when we actually do move into their basement. (We are still waiting for our permit! I relaxed a bit when I realized that it will be impossible to get the whole project finished before baby's arrival. I am DETERMINED to take one day at a time and wait patiently. That goes against my nature. We have so many folks asking us and wondering where we are in the project. Thank you ... but we are still not under construction. Hopefully, soon!?!) Anyway, Mike said, "Well, make a list. List the things that we will need to take with us." He likes when I have a list too for his chores because if I don't, I seem to keep adding more and more to his work load. He likes to see the whole list and cross them off as he works. It works best for us that way!!!
I sat down this morning with the house still quiet. The kids went to school. Mike is at work and Ashlyn is still sleeping. I ate my breakfast, drank my coffee and pulled out a big tablet to start my lists. It's hard to know exactly what we will all need to take along to dad's basement when we move there for a few months because mom already has some things there we could use. I know that when the time does come to really pack up the house, I will be throwing things in to take along that I forgot to list ... but that's OK!
The whole moving thing does look a bit overwhelming at times and I really try not to even ponder or think too much about it. We've lived in this same house for 14 years and things accumulate over the years. I'm the type that when we get to the "moving stage", then we will hunker down and move. However, sometimes I look around and look at all I have to pack up in storage yet. Then I go downstairs to our storage room and see all that's already been packed up. My belly keeps growing with precious little one kicking a lot inside of me and that reminds me that all I can do now is best. Lifting tons of boxes and on my feet all day is not the easiest anymore for me. :) I am so blessed to be feeling good though and have energy to last me all day long!!!
I jotted down three different lists this morning. One is titled: Things to move to Dad Lapps ... when we get there. :) Two: Big things to move into storage. Three: Things to purchase.
One: There are some things that I will want to take along for myself and for my family. Like my recliner. I will be rocking and holding baby dear a lot, so I want my comfy chair! Our bed. Good rest will be very important for our whole family! Baby gear. We will need the car seat, a changing table, baby clothes, bassinet, diapers, bottles, formula and the stroller, etc.! Moving is one thing but moving when having a baby in the whole process is a whole new level for me! I know I will be stretched but God will be my/our strength! Summer clothes. It will be getting warmer over the next months, so we will need our summer gear! :) Yeah! Baseball equipment. Mike and Matthew are playing ball and so that must go with us! Some cooking pans and canned goods. My "Boze". I love music! :) Coffee machine. I bought a tea towel while being with Mike's sisters in Lititz this week that says, "All I need today is little coffee and whole lot of Jesus." I love it!!!
Two: Mike will need some help moving our bigger items into storage. He already has people telling him that they can help. Thanks! He will need it when time comes. Our freezer. The water cooler. Computer desk. Our bedroom furniture. The living room suit. Piano. Etc..
Three: I jotted down some things that we will need to purchase. Bar stools. Headboard. Washer/Dryer. Crib mattress. Hadassah a mattress. Etc.. Mike thinks that we don't need these things yet, it's true. I tend to think that all I can get crossed off our list before baby comes, the better!!! :)
I made a few other lists the other week. A list of all I will need for the hospital. (We only have 11 more weeks till due date!!!) A list of baby things I need to get ready. I made a list of garden seeds. We've already got green sprouts coming up in the garden and it seems to be thriving!!! We can't wait to pick fresh salad ingredients and veggies!!!
I can't wait to keep making lists! Making those "moving back in" lists will be the best ones to make! This whole project, adding baby to our lives, and enjoying the days of summer will be busy and terrific!!! We love summer! We love miracles and giving birth will again show God's miracles. We love ball games. We love campfires. We love swimming.
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Spring is a busy time but we love it!!! The kids had their Trashathon yesterday and many, many thanks to all those who gave funds for this fun fundraiser! Our family did not win the top prize this year but I think we exceeded our family goal!!! Our Christian school will benefit greatly from this fundraiser!
Hadassah also had her spring piano recital at school this week. She's improving more and more with her piano talents! She enjoys it!!! I know she will miss the piano when it goes into storage for the summer.
Matthew was disappointed to have his ball game canceled because of bad weather. He is ready for his next game!!! :)
Ashlyn is fighting a cough and sore throat. Eating good food and drinking lots of liquid help!!! She asks me to pray for her!!! I love that in her and that she believes Jesus can heal her!!!
I had another doctor appointment this week. Baby's heart rate sounds great - 150! I'm gaining more pounds each time. Blood pressure is right on!!! I still struggle with some indigestion so I'm trying to go meatless!!! Meat seems to make me burp and not feel the best. Loading up on veggies, salads, breakfast foods is just as good anyway!!! :) I'm so blessed to have great reports!!! I got to spend Monday with some of my best friends at a brunch! Thanks Martha Rose for the delicious foods and hospitality!!! Love you girls!!! I also spent the afternoon in Lititz with Mike's sisters on Tuesday. Linda has a birthday today and Lena planned a lunch at Tomato Pie Café!!! This place is amazing with really great food!!! I drank a basil, mint, yogurt smoothie that tasted awesome!!! I hope my basil in the garden does well this summer and I will be making this for myself! It was a fun afternoon! Happy birthday Linda!!!
Mike is busy at work. Praise the Lord!!! He loves being on the ball field. He's a great speaker and he did a great job on Sunday sharing devotions at church! He likes to talk and loves people. Meeting new friends and faces at church has been a fun time for him!!! (We are all enjoying our new church family!!!)
Well, with that little family update, it's now time to get the house cleaned and my work started!!! Have a great day and enjoy the spring weather!!!
I was challenged and encouraged with this thought last night at small groups.
"Even though we can't see our future, be assured that God has a plan! A very good plan for me!!!"
