It's the Little Things

Lately I have been overly stressed and anxious with everything going on in our lives: baby due any day (and not having a very easy pregnancy this time around), Beau going through the "terrible twos and trying three's", trying to work on our house to finish the basement, and working on finishing up my Master's.  But then today as I was carrying Beau into Mary's, he said/did the sweetest thing that put life back into perspective for me.....

It was raining out this morning so I told Beau we had to hurry into Mary's because I didn't want to bother getting an umbrella out.  As I was carrying Beau up the sidewalk, I said "We have to hurry Beau-Beau!  Mamma's getting wet!"  Beau then put his hands on top of my head and said, "Here mommy, I'll keep the rain from getting your hair wet." 

I know this sounds so silly, but it was just the sweetest thing ever and he was so genuine with his words and gesture that he really wanted to protect me from the rain.  After I brought him into Mary's and kissed him goodbye, I cried in my car on the way to work.  With everything I have been stressing about lately, none of it seemed to matter anymore after I was thinking about Beau, how perfect he is and how excited I am for this next baby.  Sometimes I can get caught up with the materialistic things in life or not focus on what really matters.  Here is the truth: life is not a golden-paved road for us all.  Joe and I fight at times and disagree, sometimes Beau drives us crazy where we want to pull our hair out, sometimes we disagree with our family members, sometimes we hurt feelings.  That's life.  We are humans in the Pierson household!  We are far from perfect.  We work hard everyday at trying to be the best family we can be.  Some days we are awesome at it, and then we have days where we, quite frankly, "suck at it".  When it comes down to what really matters, Joe and I have been blessed with one amazing son, and another baby any day now!  I know I often say that I thank God for what I have been blessed with in life, but it is so true.  I am so grateful for everything I have, mainly for my family.  I have to keep reminding myself it does not matter what car we drive, what our house address is, what name brand of clothes we wear, how much money we have in savings, or what fancy vacations we can go on.  What matters is our child(ren) and that we grow as a family and grow in our faith.  This is so much easier said than done, especially for me.  I stress constantly and am always thinking of ways that I can provide more for my family or how I can make life better for Beau.  I need to remind myself to come back to this post tomorrow, next month, in a year or ten years so I can remember how I felt this morning and what really matters. 

Baby P #2 Progress

Joe and I were MUCH better at taking belly photos with this pregnancy than we were before.  It has been fun to see the changes and it is so crazy how fast (yet slow at the same time) it has gone!  We are officially less than two weeks away from our due date and I am ready!  I have lists and instructions made and hanging on the fridge, I have bags packed, nursery is ready, diapers are ready, and as for clothes, I think we will be set either way with Beau's or Banx's clothes----benefits of having Beau and Banx born the same time of the year :).  I am SO EXCITED for this baby and I just know Beau is going to be an amazing big brother.  Joe and I have a girl's name set in stone that we love, however, I truly think this baby is another boy.  And that is where we are struggling, we both have a favorite boy's name, and we can't seem to agree on which one to use.  I think we are just going to have to wait and see what he (if baby is a boy) looks like and which name fits him best.  Either way, this baby is already loved so much and I am anxiously awaiting his/her arrival and to just cuddle all day and night long :)

Tailgating for Penn's Homecoming

Last year, it quickly became tradition to go tailgate at William Penn with Clint and Caleb.  Beau of course loves it because his friend, Bryce, is there and everyone gives Beau attention.  This year, Joe and Beau went out right away in the morning to help "Bebub" with the meat, while I went with Tara wedding dress shopping.  Since I am just days away from our due date, I am not as fun to tailgate with, so I didn't last very long.  But Beau had a blast and even got people to play lego trains with him.  He is just like his father----he loves entertainment!!! :)

After the game, everyone came back to our house, with the bus!  We had a great rest of the night just sitting by the fire and talking.  Of course a hot tub session was necessary, however we have a little less water than we started with! :)  I truly love spending time with Clint, Tara, Caleb and our friends.  We never have a bad night when we are together.  I want Beau, and next baby(s), to grow up seeing how important family really is.

Homecoming Parade

Beau really wanted to go to the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, so of course I could not say no to that!  He loved playing in the park with Emmy, and then seeing Banx on a float!  But overall, his favorite part by far, was getting candy from the people in the parade.  It's hard to think that it won't be too long until he is in the parade for Osky Homecoming! :)  I can't wait to see my "Future Indians"!

Congrats, Alex and Gina!

This past weekend our good friends, Alex and Gina, got married.  Joe was a groomsman and Beau was the ring-bearer.  After making several promises, giving incentives, and even giving him gifts, I was a nervous wreck that Beau would not do well walking down the isle--given that it went terribly at rehearsal.  But, Beau did a great job and ended up walking down the isle with Daddy and Ari.  I was so proud of him!

Joe and I are so excited for Alex and Gina.  They truly are a perfect match for each other and we wish them a lifetime of happiness and bliss!  Cheers to the married couple!

Autumn Acres 2014

Every year our church has a family night out at Autumn Acres.  Beau has grown to love it here!  They have so many activities for the kids, but Beau's favorite is to ride the tractor rides---imagine that :).  I wasn't feeling so well that night, so Joe stayed with Beau and made a night out of it.  Beau told me how much fun he had when he got home and he slept HARD that night.  Maybe we should take him there every night haha!

26th Birthday

Birthdays have always been a huge deal to me.  There is just something about getting one day out of the year where it truly gets to be "all about you".  Even though I am almost a mother of two, I still feel like a kid at heart with birthdays.  As I was thinking of all of the birthdays I have had, being spoiled with parties, friends, etc., it made me realize I want my children to have all of these fabulous memories as well! 

My mom always teases me saying she gets nervous for my birthday because she thinks I am hard to please.  Not true because she knows me better than anyone!!  All I truly want Beau and this next baby to realize, is that it's not about how many gifts you get, how much money was spent on you, but WHO helped you celebrate your special day and was there for you.  I am so blessed to have such an amazing family who still spoils me to this day.  It must be a Converse thing, because my mom, Aunt Joi and sister are the BEST at making birthdays fabulous--not because they are GREAT gift-givers, but because they truly go out of their way to make your day special.  I don't know what I would do without these women. 

 

When I took Beau to Mary's the morning of my birthday we had this coversation....

Me: Beau will you tell mommy happy birthday?

Beau: No, mommy.  I'm too tired.

Banx: Beau!  You need to tell your mommy happy birthday!

Beau: I don't sink so Banx.