Growing Up So Fast...

Does my little buddy have to grow up so fast all of a sudden?!

The little guy has passed some big milestones in the last month and it all seems to be happening at the same time! He's growing up! Great and also a little painful for the mama heart =) 2 years and 4 months must be an important age in his books =)

In the last month, we switched his car seat forward facing, he weaned, he decided that he was a big boy and didn't want to use a sleep sac for sleep anymore and such....changing the way life with Noah has been for a long time!

Then today.....a very cute toddler surprised me by opening the bedroom door after I put him down for naptime and letting me know that he was able to climb out, much to both of our surprise! This is a game changer too!

And lastly, he peed on the potty right before bed!

Oh my word....he doesn't want to waste any time spacing out the growing up events! He's putting them all into the same month!

Thankfully that despite his growing independence, my boy still wants to hug and snuggle throughout the day =) I love that! And yesterday after naptime, he even fells asleep in my arms on the rocking chair (which is HIGHLY unusual for him) =)

A little conversation from yesterday:
Noah: "Bye Mommy!"
Me: "Where are you going?"
Noah: "I fly to Canada"
Me: "Can I come too?"
Noah: "Put on your shoes!"

It's Official!

It came in the mail yesterday....I am officially licensed as a nurse in Missouri =) That is a cool accomplishment!

Now we will pray and see what the next step is! It was so fun to prepare, study, learn and accomplish a test....I know....I'm a little unusual that way =) So, regardless of what this was unto, I'm thankful I got the opportunity and experience! Thanks God!

Simple Pleasures....

Since the excitement of studying and visiting are over, you'd think it would be time to slow down! But this week has been filled with socializing and catching up with people after being on hold for a season =) It's been full and fun!

I am looking forward to simple pleasures with a little more time.....and have started a few small things that I overlooked lately. Like organizing my little house! I have a list of household projects to do and almost all start with the word "organize". My closets and shelves are needing some attention! I really enjoy that kind of "work" =)

My little man is a hard worker too....here's some proof of how hard he works outside =)

A Great Week with Family and Happy Easter!

We had a lovely week with my mom and Henry! We get to have such special quality time when family come to visit....we don't have to share our time with anyone else like we have to do in Canada when we visit =)

And Happy Easter to you all! He is risen!!!! He is alive forever!!!

Me: "Noah, what is Easter about?"
Noah: "Jesus"
Me: "What did Jesus do?"
Noah: "Died on the cross"

Amen! Because He loves us and wants to be with us! No more separation! He is alive!

Having Fun! And I almost forgot....

We are having SUCH a blast with my mom and Henry visiting this week! Suppers together, the zoo, hanging out at their hotel, prophecy rooms and time at the Plaza! We are being showered with love and family time and I'm loving it =)

It is such a gift and such a special way to celebrate....

PASSING THE EXAM!!!!

In light of having so much fun, I forgot to blog that I found out my results! And I passed the NCLEX! How lovely!

So, this has been a special week! Here are some pics with the fam!

Ahhhh....done.

It is finished! I'm done the exam! And that feels great =)

I completed it in 1.5 hours instead of the maximum 6 and it was so nice to spend the day with my family instead of taking a test =) Thank you to all who were praying and for the emails and comments =)

I hope to find out mid-week whether I passed or not! I sure hope I did =)

We'll see how the Lord guides us on....He has given us perfect timing thus far with step by step guidance so we'll see what the next one is!

10 hours away...

The big day is almost here....for me.... and my mom actually! My lovely mama gets married tomorrow and then is coming here to visit and have a honeymoon! We are SOOOOO excited for her and Henry to arrive on Monday! Noah is sooooo pumped =)

I will be at the test center in 10 hours and a few hours later, hopefully less than more, it will all be done. Many hours of studying later and we'll see how it goes. It has been fun to learn and prepare and now I'm ready to be done with it =) I'm looking forward to having so much "spare" time! Lol!

So, if you are thinking of me tomorrow, please pray for me! I really hope to pass the first time =) I start at 8am and could go as long as 6 hours.

The Lord has been guiding me through the whole process so I choose to trust that He will be guiding me tomorrow too as we take the test together!

I'll let you know how it goes =)

Melt My Heart....

There are things your kids say that totally melt your heart!

This week, we got a free reconditioned Vitamix and have been really enjoying smoothies and milkshakes! It was another reminder that God provides for us in creative ways =) Noah really doesn't like the loud noise it makes and so we've been talking about fear these days and teaching him that to say "no fear in Jesus' name because Jesus is with me"!

On Friday, I was driving with Noah in his car seat behind me and he started talking about something making him scared. This is new language he's using and we want to give him the tools to combat it. So, I said to the line above to him and told him that Jesus is with him so he doesn't have to be afraid.

His next comment blew me away and melted my heart.

"Jesus loves you and He died on the cross".

Wham! Straight from the mouth of a 2 year old. Unprompted. Simple truth about the cross!

Wowzers! In the last few days, he has been talking about the cross. It is perfect timing leading up to Easter in 2 weeks and I think I'm going to follow his lead and we'll teach him more about the cross and the resurrection.

Those are awesome parenting moments that make your heart soar =)

Noah wanted to wear the right hockey stuff for playing hockey so here he is =)