The Ekedal Chronicles: March 2013

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

{a hodgepodge post}

I have really been slacking on posting on here, but honestly, I don't have much to write about. Mundane day-to-day stuff.

Current Events
1. My sister, Brittany, got engaged while on a missions trip in Istanbul. Her ~~boyfriend~~ fiance, Tommy, was able to fly out to go with her, and completely surprised her with his proposal. It was even more special, because they met over there and first talked about dating while he was visiting. We are all so excited for them! They will be getting married in September, and I am honored to be a bridesmaid. I have been a little wedding pin crazy :)
2. I go tomorrow, Thursday, for my progesterone blood work to see if this round of fertility medication worked. I am not as anxious as usual, which is good. Usually by this time, I am nervous, and imagining pregnancy symptoms, which may or may not also be part of my side effects from the various medicines I am on.
3.Wesley is just growing up so fast!! My once painfully shy toddler is coming out of his shell and is slowly getting better on his potty training. He has been having issues with making it on time and getting too wrapped up in stuff like playing. This week, he has gone running any time he needs to go, and has been doing really well. He has been full of conversation, high fives and hugs for people whom he usually won't make eye contact with.
4. Wesley's birthday is coming up, and my sweet boy is going to be THREE! We are throwing him a superhero themed birthday party, and our friends are graciously letting us have it at their house (which is much bigger than ours and has fun outdoor toys and stuff). I am making superhero capes for all the kids and have masks and little bracelets for them as well. I can't wait to see how it turns out! His birthday party is all he has talked about since Christmas. We've had lots of friends and family have birthdays, and parties, since then, and he keeps asking when his is. It's been fun, him getting so excited about his party.
5. I have returned to facebook for a little while, even though I honestly haven't missed it. I hope to try to network with some old friends for my sister's wedding stuff.

I think that is all I have to catch up on for now. I hope you all (all 4 of you ;) ) are well!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

{busy-ness}

Life has been incredibly busy this past month. Every week of February was busy 4 to 5 out of 7 days, and March isn't looking to slow down much.
Frantic February brought Bible studies on Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings, small group every Thursday night, many doctors appointments, birthdays, babies, and baby showers.
Manic March will bring pretty much all the same things, but with the addition of a wedding, and all its festivities. It is also Missions Month at our church, with a spaghetti supper and dessert auction, not to mention Easter falls on the last Sunday.

I enjoy a bit of busy-ness from time to time. Especially for such fun reasons as babies and weddings and all the other events I've been part of. But, I've gotten a little overwhelmed.Wesley and I each have gotten sick a couple of times since my last post, him with a sinus/respiratory infection then an ear infection, and me with a couple different other issues. He has also gotten increasingly more energetic and demanding at times, so I am always on my toes with him. But, I will choose to focus on the positive. Like meeting the sweet newborn of a dear friend, celebrating the upcoming births of several other lovely ladies babies, celebrating the life (birthdays) of friends and family, and being a part of my baby cousin's big day, but most importantly, growing in my relationship with my Lord in different ways, through different studies of Scripture.

Here is a bit of my last month or so in pictures: