It could be worse

Once again we have been hit with an ice storm. I am grateful that at least this time we have electricity. Evi has been home from school most of the week, and we are trying not to get stir crazy. We did go out and play for a little bit, and then came in for some hot cocoa. On Charissa's blog she mentioned mismatched gloves. We had that same problem. You can see more pictures on Evi's blog.

Sweet Moments

This morning after taking Evi to school, Sebastian and I spend some time coloring. He picked out some pictures from a Sesame Street coloring book and we started coloring. It is amazing the things kids say. These are the moments I cherish.

Sebastian kept referring to Elmo as a 'she' and I kept telling him that Elmo is a boy. He said "Elmo is a girl, like you and Evi, and she is a princess like you". 

I said " I'm a princess?" He said "Only when you wear makeup, all princesses wear makeup". And he said four different times that he loved me (melt my heart!)

I think it is serious time to start thinking about taking him to the monster truck races and signing him up for karate.

Why the Name?

I was asked why the name 'We Speak Spanglish' is the name of our blog. My husband was born and raised in Mexico and now he is an American citizen, and I grew up in Mexico. Both of us speak fluent English and Spanish, she we speak both at home. My sister helped me come up with that name.

On a completely different note.....

Am I crazy? Yesterday I went to the Goodwill store ( one of my favorite stores) to get Evi some long sleeve shirts and I found a pair of blue booties and a bib. Why I got a bib and booties for 50 cents is beyond me. When I told my sister what I had done her reply was "You are nesting". That is freaking me out. I am trying so hard to be patient with this foster thing, but I have to tell you all.. if we end up adopting don't be surprised! I am anxious to minister to children in need, but this is feeling really good! Who knows.. maybe the Lord is preparing us for something. We have 2 1/2 Saturdays left and we will be done, and could get a call anytime after that. I think I am crazy!

Messenger of God

I mentioned in my last post about this upcoming birth that I was to be a part of. Honestly I was dreading it because I felt emotional about it. This little man's momma is 11 years old. It was difficult for me because I have an 8 1/2 year old daughter and I saw her through a mothers eyes. Why was this baby having a baby? She is my youngest client and it burdened me to think of her having to go through childbirth. Fortunately there is a family now that this little boy can grow up with, who will love him as their own and his birth mom can continue to be a child. I was touched to see that this little boy's name means "Messenger of God". I am grateful that even though no one knew of his arrival ( she found out in November) God has had a plan all along. 

And a huge thanks to my friend Yvonne who was willing to watch the kids for us that day! What a relief to have friends that can not only deal with their own kids but yours as well. Crosby, thanks for being willing to watch them too! I have the greatest friends!

Prayers Please

Tomorrow morning I will be attending the hardest birth yet (the youngest birth mother I've assisted). I would like to ask for your prayers that I might be a vessel, and that God would use me to show His love. This will be birth # 70 for me, and I know it will be an emotional one. 

Tonight I will kiss my daughter good-night and thank the Lord that she is safe. Please do the same for your children.

Name Ideas

This is my Mom's new dog. She is a Great Dane. Does anyone have some good name ideas??

Friends

Today my high school friend Rachel and her husband braved taking two kids to Incredible Pizza. They entertained our kids while we were at our first session for our foster care training, and did a great job at it! The kids had so much fun. Rachel said that her favorite part of taking them to Incredible Pizza was when Sebastian looked at the trash can trying to figure out how to play it. Evi had fun playing Wii with Aaron and Rachel. I know that whenever they decide to have their own kids, they will be amazing parents! We were at ease in our class knowing that the kids were being taken care of. Thanks guys!