Father's Day 2012

Not gonna lie - today was a tough day in the parenting department.  We decided that the boys remembered Mother's Day was also a tough day and thought it would only be fair to have Father's Day be as well, haha.  But in the midst of it all, we remember that God's grace is sufficient.  His banner over us is love, and even when we feel that we can't do it on our own, He gives us the strength and grace to get through.  When we feel overwhelmed, God is there. 

I am so blessed to have the husband that I have...he is such an amazing Dad to both Micah and Reid!  The transition to two kids has kicked my butt just a little in the last few days, and I'm grateful for Christian's support during the good and bad.  We balance each other well, so that when one is down the other tends to be up.  It's been a rough 2-3 days, super busy with my sister's bridal shower and my mom's 60th birthday celebration as well as Father's Day...and Reid has been having some sleeping issues causing me to have limited hours as well.  Through it all, Christian is there for me, and there for his kids.  He has been really helpful on the days he works from home, taking Micah from the time he wakes up until around 9am when he starts work, giving me some one-on-one time with Reid.  It's been wonderful!

He loves his family and would do anything for us, that I know.  He's supportive and works hard to provide and give us the means to live.  He shows his appreciation for my work with the kids during the day and jumps in immediately when he's done with his work for the day, even though I know he'd rather be relaxing or watching TV or something.  A parent is always on, always needed, and Christian is an excellent example of what that means to his children. 

We headed out for a 5K race today, Christian and I, taking advantage of having family in town.  It was nice for me to have my first race back post-pregnancy, Kari and Josh stayed back and took care of Reid, and Nana Kay and Papa C brought Micah to the race to cheer on Mom and Dad.  I couldn't help but think, while running, that I can't wait until one of our boys are ready to join us in our running endeavors.  :)  How cool would it be to do something like that with your children??  So while I'm not asking that the boys grow up too quickly, I know there is lots to look forward to in the upcoming years!

We didn't get any pictures ourselves today (like I said, tough day with Micah not napping at all and Reid not sleeping well) but I did want to share a couple of pictures taken during Reid's newborn photo shoot.  Love, love, love my family.  Love my husband for the man he is!  The godly man he is and the example he provides for his boys.  I am blessed.