Quick Thoughts

Hello! So many things are happening this week! Time to discuss! Do any of you remember "Deep Thoughts with Jack Handy" on SNL? That's what this title makes me think of, however, these thoughts will not be like Jack Handy's. If you don't know what I am talking about, do a quick Google search. You won't be disappointed. My inspiration for this post comes from my friend/fellow pastor's wife/she was a teacher at my grade school, Shelley. She does this on her blog and I love the idea so I'm going to try it out. Also, her blog is super fabulous. She has five kids and she totally rocks the mom thing. You can check out her blog here: mammamilk.blogspot.com.

Spring has Sprung!

Spring has sprung! Temperature wise, it is summer or spring weather year round here in the Valley. April is a nice month for us. Lent is over. Lent can be a rough time for the Pastor's family. It is very busy and toward the end we are all pretty tired. Easter is such a glorious day, Christ is risen and Lent is over. Easter Sunday is the best Sabbath. The Sunday afternoon nap on Easter Sunday is the best one. It is refreshing and the start of a new season.

Zoe is Two!

Well, our little Zoe turned two on Tuesday! What?!?! Wasn't she just born yesterday? She isn't doing a very good job of following Mommy's instructions of staying her baby forever. I feel like that's it, tomorrow she will be asking me for the keys to the car and next week she will be moving out to go to college. How does this all happen so fast?

The Terrible Twos Are 10 Days Early

As most parents, Nate and I are very proud of Zoe. We are proud of her counting and her talking and her many other skills. One thing that we are not really thrilled about her being ahead of the curve on is the "Terrible Twos". They are here and they are real. Zoe is still cute and smiley most of the time, but when she is in a mood, you do not want to cross her.

A couple of days ago, she didn't want to get dressed. Nate undressed her while I was getting ready for work and then she was still naked when I left. Later on I received the text below.

Dear Post Office, Please Build a Drive-Thru. Love, Moms

Today I needed to go to the post office to mail a package. Before I had my sweet girl, I didn't mind going to the post office. Yes, I may have to wait in line, but usually it was some great people watching time, so I didn't mind. After having a child, the Post Office is a place of frustration and here's why.

1. The Parking Lot. The Post Office is a place where people are constantly coming and going. This makes the parking lot, The Wild West. McAllen's is especially terrible because the parking lot is one way and only has slanted spots in one row. It's not really a lot. It's more like where you park at a Sonic Drive-In Restaurant. People are whipping in and out of the spots like race car drivers and they terribly impatient. The stroller is not an option for the Post Office because I would surely die trying to get it out of the trunk.