My sister-in-law once said to me about weight gained during pregnancy, "Nine months on. Nine months off." I think that the nine-month mark applies to more than just pounds. Nine months after Sims's arrival, I'm finally getting the groove of life with two kids. I know, I'm a slow adjuster.
Just recently I've started craving "extras" in life. Like reading (I can hear Jono gasping. "Reading?! That's not an extra. It's like not eating for nine months.") blogging, volunteering, etc. Up until now it's pretty much been one diaper changed and meal fed after another.
I'm happy to report that we're doing great! These past seven months that you haven't heard from us (via this blog) have been so blessed. We've been planted in Macon, Georgia since last summer and have loved being near Jono's family and a part of our wonderful church, Life Center. We've continued to travel and itinerate, sharing with many new people about our calling. Our desire to return overseas and get back to the work we love grows daily. I look forward to sharing our progress in that direction!
In the meantime, here are a few bits of recent news from the Shirey household:
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| G graduated to a "big boy" bed! |
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| We have fully embraced Sims's mohawk. During my pregnancy with him, I often prayed that he would be a joyful and happy child. He is just that! He's one of the easiest babies I've ever been around. |
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| G's growing up! He talks all the time, has a subtle, but funny sense of humor, and is non-stop action all day long. It is so much fun to have conversations with him and hear what he's thinking about. He is also a great big brother. |
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| Jono and I got to go on a fabulous vacation earlier this month, thanks to my amazing parents. We joined them, my brother and his wife in Grand Cayman for a whole week. Sims came with us and we thoroughly enjoyed doting on him. It was so much fun, and completely refreshing. |
