What the what??

What the what??  These are all the things I just can't wrap my brain around right now. 

Nobody told me about the fact that once you get your baby sleeping through the night, they turn into toddlers and begin waking up at 3am and sometimes 4:30am and 5am too.  Nightmares?  Hunger?  Molars?  No idea.  Super tired momma.... definitely.

Next time I buy a house, I want one with an already landscaped yard.  This house's yard is awful.  Ok, it's "my" yard, but still.... it's awful.  How do we get grass to grow?  It probably involves money and/or hard work, right?  Ahhh forget it.  We'll just continue to drive to the park. 

Is there a cure for sinus headaches?  If so, I want need to know it NOW.  And no, don't tell me about the netipot... I can't get behind pouring salt water up my nose.  (But for the record, if this stuff continues or gets any worse, I may try it just so I can say... "I did that, it sucks, what else!")

I'm currently in a vicious circle of guilt.  If I'm working, I feel a bit guilty that I'm not hanging with my fam.  If I'm hanging with my fam, I feel guilty because I'm not working (and I have loads of work).  And every time I've stepped into my bathroom this week, I've felt guilty because it needs a cleanin' so, so, bad.  Currently I feel a tad bit guilty for blogging and not cleaning.  Tag is in bed though, and B is working late so no guilt there.  And oh now I feel guilty for not feeling guilty about not working.  bla ha ahh.  

I have my 10 year class reunion this weekend!  Holy cow!  But, I can't figure out what to wear?  I've still got 10 lbs+ left over from Tag and another babe on the way.  I'm not far enough along to look cute, and the combination is just enough to look like I have a beer belly.  Black... what do I have that is black?  All black!  Maybe some heels.  Gosh I hate heels these days.  At least I get to take one of my two cutest accessories to the party.  Maybe some of B's hotness will rub off on me! How did I get so lucky?! =)

my other best accessory... too young for the party!

In other news, I just want to say that regarding the important things (i.e. nothing listed above), I have witnessed the faithfulness of God lately.  Needs have been met in His perfect timing, strength has been given, mercy has been granted.  We have a weekly memory verse at church, and I rarely participate in memorizing.  But recently Brentley and I (thanks to his efforts) memorized this verse.  What encouragement--Thank you God!

Isaiah 41:10
 (ESV)

¹⁰fear not, for I am with you;
   be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

committed.

B and i have officially committed to durham! we’ve given up our vagabond ways of renting/moving every year, and we’ve settled down (for now). the decision took me by surprise in a way, but after living in durham for several months we knew this was the place for us.

the tough part was finding the perfect first house. but, once we began looking and praying, it didn't take us long to decide that we wanted to do more than just buy a house, we wanted to be a part of a growing community. we wanted to find a unique neighborhood where we could be involved and engaged as neighbors. we both feel excited and blessed to be able to say we found what we were looking for! God has been extremely good to us this year, and we are so thankful for his provision. i look forward to sharing with everyone the amazing experiences we have in our new home!

the house

first time entering the house as home owners!