Thursday, July 31, 2008

Tell me, tell me, what do you see?

How many babies are growing in me?

TWO!! Two precious little gifts from God. I know it's a little hard to see in the pics, but I accidentally forgot the really clear pics at home. :-(



Although some of you already know our exciting news, we have waited until I cleared at least 4 ultrasounds and the 12 week mark to announce it to the FREE WORLD!! Today I heard and saw my little beans again on a visit to my hometown OB, Dr. Aron, who said they look great! They are due to arrive sometime in late january. Please pray that my hubby will bet to be here for the birth, as he is not scheduled to arrive home until mid february. I'm currently scheduling visits, so please feel free to let me know if you're a glutton for punishment and want to drop in to help me in my chaos after the birth!

Rapidly expanding Mom of a lot of kids....
Love,
Tiff

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Home at last...



Well, the home of my childhood. After seeing Charles off on tuesday, I spent 2 days madly packing and sorting, then headed to San Diego to spend the night with my cousin Becca and Aunt Deb before departing for MD VERY EARLY on Thursday. We had an uneventful flight and arrived here safely on Thursday evening.


The past few days have been a whirlwind of bbq's, get-togethers and lots of swimming for the little ones. Thankfully it has kept me distracted from the fact that my hubby is gone for 7 months. I got here and immediately thought that I just did not want to leave. I still feel that way, but I have to think about the impact of moving back here on my girls and me. I'm still considering it, but will wait and give it much thought and prayer.


The support of my friends and family in the last few weeks has been amazing. I don't know how I would have made it through those first few days of Charles' departure without Aunt Deb, Uncle Ted, Bec, Mom & Dad, Mark and Jada, and Sam and her crew. It has been so grounding and supportive in the last few days to see all of my extended family and friends. Every time I am here, I am reminded of why this is and will always be my home and my favorite place in the world to be. (Texas with my most fabulous in-laws and friends is my other favorite place!)


Today is set to be a relaxing one with my immediate family and my Auntie Re and Uncle Jim, poolside at my parents. It's a much needed day of rest and family time.


Thanks to each every one of you who has been supportive and caring in this time. It reminds me of how much love my family recieves every day and makes me incredibly grateful.


Love to all,


Tiff & co.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Times, they are a-changin...

We've been quiet here, just focusing on family as we prepare for Charles' upcoming departure. I don't know if it's really hit any of us yet, or even how we prepare for such a long separation. What do I tell my girls? Eva knows, but I know she doesn't understand the length of time. And I worry about her. She is such a Daddy's girl! How will she cope when her most favorite person isn't here to cuddle her, comfort her and make her laugh? What about Charley? Who is too young to understand, but will cry for her daddy nonetheless? And then there's me. I feel like someone is going to cut half of me off and take it away. THIS family is a unit, one that needs all of it's parts to work right. I'm just scared I'll screw it up or not do things right or just not be able to fill the part of both parents.
The one thing I know for sure is this.
God never gives us more than we can handle, so he must think I am one heck of a strong woman. And I guess if he thinks it, I can too. Just give me a few more tears and a lot of hugs and I'll get through it.
Pray for my husband, that the Lord surround him with armor to keep him safe and bring him home to our family.

Tiffany