First day of school!

It's funny what worries come up in a single day.

Today we dropped off both kids for school. That's right, BOTH kids.
Today is Courter's first day of daycare. Insert crying emoji here.

And with that came a whole new set of worries.
- Will he be okay?
- Will he take the bottles for his teachers?
- Did I provide enough breastmilk?
- Will they have trouble warming the bottles?
Gah...

Courter - 2 months

Courter is 2 months old!
Gosh, shots neve get easy... poor thing.
He is growing and is still off the charts! We love his rolls and everything about him!

Courter - 1 month

Our little guy is a month old - I can hardly believe it!
We are all adjusting well. Penny loves him and always wants to hold him, sit next to him, and tickle him.
It's terrifying, in the sweetest of ways.

Still a little sore from the c-section and still sleeping on the recliner.

Life is good!

He's here!!

Courter Alexander Perrin

June 29, 2016 at 11:30am

9 lbs 7 oz

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A few years ago, we visited my Grandfather up in Young Harris. He has always been one of my favorite people and fills this world with charisma, respect and charm. He looked at each new day with joy and when asked by strangers how he was doing, he would respond "Gettin' better every day!"

Well, we were shooting the breeze and he was talking about how him and his current wife met, and how it was his goal to court her. That stuck with me because I know that was his character.

When it came time to name our son, I was taken back to that conversation.

And that's where Courter came from.

It is my hope that our son will be filled with charisma, respect, and charm just like my grandfather. And that he will love others and be a strong Christian and always look for the joy and good in people.

Happy June!

This promises to be an exciting month!

First, my parents are throwing my cousin and I a joint baby shower this weekend. She is due with her second baby girl a few weeks before us, and being that we are rather close, a joint shower sounded like something right up our alley!

Second, our summer series at church starts this month. I can't wait to get back into some Sunday evening activities and get reconnected with our group!

Third, big things are happening at work! We are getting a new website, my temporary replacement is starting training in a few weeks, we have a new customer service rep starting that same week, and we are in the midst of a huge branding project! That, along with small daily activities makes for busy days an busy weeks. But, it's all worth it!

Fourth, Father's Day is a few short weeks away! I want to do something for G that goes above and beyond, but I'm not exactly sure what that will entail yet... but I do have an idea. :)

Fifth, baby boy!! That's right, sometime towards the end of the month, he will be here! And our lives will never be the same! I, of course, am full of emotions and wonder at what this little boy will be like. We are so excited! He is still measuring big and is moving around nicely! Recently, he has been all up in my ribs and every now and then I wince. Growing a baby is such a interesting/cool experience, and I am so honored that God has allowed me to experience it!
I am in the nesting stage. I have an overwhelming need to be at home getting everything organized! I want to prep all of the baby gear and get it set up in it's place, wash some of the pertinent clothing and get the hospital bag packed. And it will happen... soon!

34 weeks and 3 days

Here is a link to our registries:
https://babyli.st/baby-perrin-2
https://www-secure.target.com/gift-registry/giftgiver?registryId=3A4r7JNQRym4omwQktSAZw

That's all for now!
Cheers to an ever-exciting and momentous month!

Unworthy

Sometimes I feel so unworthy...
Our LifeGroup is filled by 3 great couples, and each of them seems to be more in touch with their faith and the bible in general, than we are.
I told Gary on the way home that LifeGroup has been such a sobering experience for me. It really makes me think about things and often I end up in tears.

I want to grow spiritually and nourish these friendships, but I need to get over the fact that they may be in a different place than me and instead focus of my personal walk.

I know that faith is a journey and that I need to give it all to God, but how do you do that?
I guess that's the point... you have to have faith.

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Today is the first day of Spring, Palm Sunday, and International Day of Happiness.
I'm tired, but I've been super tired this week in general.
Baby boy is measuring 2 weeks early, which is intriguing. I'm excited for our scan this Friday, to see how he's doing in there. He's really been moving. He gave me a few really good jabs today.

23 and 23

This week, little Miss is 23 months old and I am 23 weeks pregnant with baby boy.

I find that worth noting.

In less than a month, we will have a 2-year old in the house.

And in less that 4 months, we will be a family of four.

Life is surreal sometimes.

I find myself cherishing every moment that she falls asleep on me.

For soon, there will be two vying for the spot.

But in the end, she will always be my baby.