Catching up...

Well, its been six months since I last posted so that shows how busy I was with Terrance not being home. Well, LOOOONG story short- I went and saw Terrance graduate in December. I loved San Antonio and it was fun. First time I've ever been away from Mikayla and Ellis. Terrance came home for Christmas but had to go back. :( On January 27th, Terrance was scheduled to come home from Tech School. That same night our third child, Merryn Claire Moten, was born. T missed her by less than three hours. Oh yeah, she was also born on my mom's bathroom floor. ;) Since then its been crazy. I can't imagine our family without Merryn- who is quite possibly the happiest baby I've ever seen in my life! She smiled and laughs constantly. She's now four months old. Ellis turned two in March and Mikayla turned four in April. Days are flying by. I just quit my job, my last day was Wednesday. I felt a strong pull to not be there anymore but I'm scared of what's going to happen without my income. I made a huge leap of faith and I'm trusting the Lord to catch me and lift me up. I'm planning on starting back school in the Fall... Now that I'm home more often, I'll definitely update this more regularly.

Countdown Begins

Well, I've decided to go see Terrance in Texas the first week in December. The orignal plan was to take the kiddos and have my mom go with me but that fell through and so now I'm going solo and the kids are staying with Oma for four days! I'm super excited but at the same time a little hesitant. I've never been away from the kids overnight (except when Ellis was born and I was in the hospital). I haven't flown by myself in AGES! And I haven't stayed by myself at a hotel ever, either. This will be a trip full of firsts! But I'm so excited to get to see Terrance and he apparently has a special roll in the graduation ceremony that I don't want to miss!

We got through Halloween with no disasters. Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Can't wait til Christmas when Terrance is home for TWO WHOLE WEEKS!

I've got a pretty big dent in my Christmas shopping done already. I've got stuff for my sister, mom, and Terrance. I have the kids' Christmas pictures scheduled for next week!

I've purchased the following items for MG and E so far:
Mikayla:
Baby doll from Target she wanted
My Little Pony
Tinkerbell nightlight
A Pair of Shoes
Some coloring books

Ellis:
Some books
Tee ball set
Mega blocks
Tiger flashlight

I've already gotten the "big" things Mikayla wanted so I'm doing pretty good!

Just the kids and me

Terrance left for basic a week ago exactly. This week has been a roller coaster! Mikayla and Ellis started at Charles Towne Child Development Center last week. Mikayla had been at Gateway about a year ago or more and Ellis has never been to daycare so that's a serious adjustment. This week since Terrance left has been all about staying busy. I've tried to do something every evening when I pick them up from daycare, even if its just going to "Oma's" for supper. Mikayla started Awana at church this past Sunday! She's learning bible verses. And at school she's becoming much more self-sufficient! She's going potty by herself, getting dressed by herself, and this week they're learning about fire drills, STOP, DROP, AND ROLL, and how to call 911.

Ellis learned farm animals last week. When I ask him what a cow says he is very out-spoken about it! MOO!

For Halloween I think he's going to make a great cow! And Mikayla wants to be Tinkerbell. This weekend we're going to go to the Pumpkin Patch and pick out a pumpkin and ride on a hay ride. It should be a lot of fun!