Wow! It's been a while since I've updated. Here's a quick rundown of what you've missed...Kale is rolling over! It's sooooo cute....he farts almost every time he does it which makes us all laugh hysterically! That boy could clear a room, let me tell you! He's fascinated by his toes and loves how they taste. He's a big bubble blower and is very inquisitive. He's not nearly as vocal as my niece Jaci is but he'll let you know if he needs something! The little stinker is starting to pinch the back of my arm when he nurses and finds this quite amusing! The sweetest new thing he does when he nurses is takes a break to talk to me and then goes back to nursing. It's like he's trying to tell me something...like that he loves me and appreciates me :) He absolutely LOVES Addison!!! Everytime she gets close to him he reaches for her face with an open mouth and ends up pulling her hair. She's such a great sister...she never cries about it! She just always tells him he's silly and not to pull her hair :) My poor Addison has to have her tonsils out on May 5. This makes me very sad but I know it is what's best. She doesn't sleep well at night and snores. She always has a cough or a sore throat so I know this surgery will help. It just so happens to fall in the midst of a busy May. May 4 is my Exhibition for my Master's program, May 5 is Addison's surgery, May 13 we are headed to Chicago for my graduation on May 15. Then on May 26 and 27 is Addison's dance rehearsal and recital. Finally, May 29 my parents are throwing me a graduation party....I'm going to be exhausted!!!
Anyway...onto the unexpected kindness!!! Yesterday when I woke up I was feeling pretty relieved that I finished my portfolio. When I checked my facebook I had a message from Kris's Uncle Terry informing me that they were in town and were meeting my father-in-law, Grandma Hutson and her husband Paul for lunch at Steak N Shake. I've only met Uncle Terry once and it was like three and a half years ago. He has two sons named Nick and Chalon. Nick has a girlfriend named Brittney and they have a two and a half year old named Miley. Uncle Terry also has an amazing wife named Lisa. Before yesterday, we had never met but we keep in touch on Facebook. She has frequently left me encouraging words and always makes me feel good about the decisions I'm making. I've never had someone who hasn't met me be so kind. She sent both of my babies gifts when they were born (and actully Addison is wearing that Snow White nightgown right now) and leaves the sweetest comments on my photos!
So naturally when I got this message I called Kris to see if he could get off work early and luckily he was able to! I was so excited to finally be able to meet Aunt Lisa and the rest of the family :) When we walked in the restaurant, everyone was already there. Aunt Lisa immediately embraced me! It wasn't one of those phoney hugs. I could feel the love and kindness coming from her! It was a great feeling!!! As most of you know, a lot of Kris's family and I don't always get along (that's putting it nicely). Yesterday was a breath of fresh air and I needed it!!! Everyone was so nice!!! When we went to pay for our lunch, Uncle Terry said lunch was on him. We were so thankful for that and for being able to spend time with them. When we left, Kris and I both said we'd love to go visit them in Arizona!!!
sweet linsey! Thanks so much for all the kind words. We felt so blessed to be able to see you all, meeting you!! Wee haw!! So lucky that you all could make the time to get together!! You have a beautiful and sweet family. Kris is lucky to have you all. Of course, he is pretty good too. :-)
ReplyDeleteGod will give you the strength to get through your challenging month. And Addison will feel so much better. She will sleep with her mouth closed and be able to breath! :-)
Keep up the fun posts, I enjoy reading them!! Love you all!!