From the first day to the last day....

I can't believe that preschool is over already! Here are some pictures from the graduation and one from the first day.

5 years already

I can remember like it was yesterday, the day Abigail was born. It's so clear to me, driving myself to the hospital (Chris was working and we'd been sent home the night before) and them calling him to come to the hospital b/c I was going to be induced. I can remember my dad and Annie Mae making the drive that night so that we would have someone with us. I remember holding her the first time and thinking, "Wow, it really is a miracle!" She was beautiful and still is. I'm so thankful that God have her to us and just pray that I do well enough with her that she grows into a God-fearing woman who serves Him every day.

what's going on...

We've been busy with life lately. Nothing exciting really. Noah's been working more on potty training. Madelynn is standing alone, still not walking but standing. Abigail's growing into a beautiful little girl, very strong willed though. I've been working out at the gym A LOT. Chris has been working A LOT. We've just been living life. Abigail's dance recital will be in May, we're excited about that. She'll also enroll in may to Zarrow International, which I'm totally excited about! We've met a lot of new friends on a group online, they're some really great people and we have a lot of things in common with them (ie. kids). God blessed Chris and I with tickets to go to "A Weekend to Remember" marriage conference, which in itself was amazing. I must thank my dad and step-mom for keeping our rowdy kids all weekend. It was a much needed vacation and we didn't even realize it. I never realized just how important it is for young couples such as ourselves to have a minute alone. It's a vital part of a marriage. Thank you to them for doing that for us! Other than that, there's nothing to tell. I'll post some new pics soon. We're having some family pics taken tomorrow at a park here in Tulsa, so as soon as I get those, I'll put them on here. Thanks for taking the time to read this, leave me some comments :)

we got the letter....

Finally, yesterday we got the letter. Let me fill you in. In January Chris and I went for a tour at one of Tulsa's two immersion schools, Zarrow International. There are very few immersion schools in the state, and Tulsa has 2 of them. Eisenhower teaches in French and Spanish. Zarrow teaches in only Spanish. The students there learn everything in Spanish until the 2nd grade when Engilsh is introduced. By the time the child finishes elementary school in the 5th grade they're fluent in the chosen language. So, we went for the tour and filled out the application. This has been the longest 4 months of our life I believe, aside from those last 4 while being pregnant! We got the letter yesterday, and it said, "Congratulations, Abigail Goodman has been accepted into Zarrow International."
I've never been so excited about anything in my life! Ok, well, maybe somethings but this was awesome! We're so excited, we really think that she'll thrive here. She's been doing excellent in her preschool class at the church and we just don't want her to stop where she's at, she's doing kindergarten work and reading some already.
I just wanted to fill everyone in on our exciting news!!!
We hope that you're having a blessed Spring and hope to see you all soon!

Before I was a mom...

• Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
• I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
• I never thought about immunizations.
• Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on.
• Pooped on.
• Chewed on.
• Peed on.
• I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
• Before I was a Mom I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
• Or give shots.
• I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
• I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
• I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
  Before I was a Mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put them down.
• I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
• I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
• I never knew that I could love someone so much.
• I never knew I would love being a Mom.
• Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
• I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
• I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
• I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
• Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
• I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
• I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

One year ago...

Today we celebrated Madelynn's first birthday party. It never ceases to amaze me at how quickly the time passes. My babies are growing too fast!