Weekend happenings

So this past weekend was packed full of activities and fun as well as some major prayer and decision making. Jonathan's company is reorganizing and we were aware that a large number of people were going to be relocated in the future...we didn't know when or where. Last week, Jonathan found out they want him at one of the plants in Georgia and the earliest date we will move is August. This seems to have been such a long, confusing process...we discussed where we would like to go, although we were aware that God made lead us somewhere else. And He has. When they told Jonathan where he would be relocating, he was rather shocked (it was his last choice) but after discussing it further, he realized this is an excellent career opportunity and God will provide. He knows he has my full support and confidence that we will make the most of small town life with Denson. I am so thankful to be able to stay at home with Denson and we are fortunate that the transition will be smooth thanks to the relocation assistance the company provides. It's easy to set our eyes and hearts on what we think will be our path and then God changes that in a big way. Although we will not be as close to family and friends, the three of us are in for an adventure and will make frequent trips to visit!

It was a great relief after Jonathan accepted the offer and the deal was done, we were ready to enjoy the weekend. Friday was family sushi date night, my favorite. Denson had warm sake milk, of course. Saturday was the kick-off of Pepper Place Farmers Market and we bought some tomatoes, tomato plants, rosemary and honey. Saturday afternoon, I got to make a trip to the spa. Woo hoo! My sweet brother-in-law gave me a gift certificate for Christmas. Loved it. Jonathan and Denson napped and watched the Masters. Perfect weekend for momma to treat herself to a spa day.

That evening we were going to the Barons' game with three other couples and two babies. That turned out to be a bust. One couple didn't communicate with each other about actually going, so they cancelled. Another couple's sweet six month old was running a fever. Thankfully my sister and brother-in-law were able to make it so it wasn't completely doomed. Jonathan, Denson and I arrived first, got our stroller situated behind the seats, his bottle was ready and we were set. We both got a beer and I was beginning to relax just as Jonathan mentioned that we did not grab the insert pieces for the bottle...therefore, the milk would pour out if we tried to feed him. GREAT. I stopped drinking my beer after two delicious sips, and we headed to find a family/nursing room. The ones on the bottom floor were not finished, so I was escorted upstairs to the one family room. While I'm nursing him, he has a complete blow out. I sit and laugh as I think about how his extra set of clothes are in the car. [This is why I look nuts when I carry around a suit case-sized diaper bag. You need to have multiple back-ups of everything] I quickly change him to prevent further leakage and we came out with only a small spot on the back of his shorts. I continued nursing as I received texts from hubby and my sister. I told them I may make it out before the game ends but if not, i'll meet them at the gate.

Postives: 1) it was fun despite the mishaps 2) we got to ride the elevator with the mascot, Babe Ruff
Reminders: 1) being a parent means you're no longer enabled to be as selfish 2) ALWAYS carry the diaper bag

Sunday was church and lunch with my MIL and SIL. It was rainy and again, Denson and Jonathan watched the masters while I headed over to a Stella Dot jewelry party at my sisters. It was strange being away from my husband and baby this weekend. I missed them so much after only a couple of hours. I do treasure alone time and it is important to take that time for myself every once in a while. Becoming a mom  has added a different dimension to who I am but it's important to maintain my identity as an individual and as a wife. I'm learning how to do that each day and pray that I can fill all of those roles to my greatest potential.