Can it be that this was our little boy only 7 months ago? I remember watching Becky (and Samuel) growing--first only marginally, then more and more. Many sleepless nights, it seemed, were made worth it by a little kick from the womb, reminding us that our sacrifice would not only be massive, but amazing. I can vividly recall the counting of seconds between contractions, the multiple rushes to the hospital, and the sheer realization that we have a helpless, little boy exploding into our lives.
I always wonder if I truly realize the amazing gift God has given us. I get so caught up in doing the "right things" (making sure he has three cubes of sweet potatoes, four ounces of milk, not too much sleep, the right toys, the right teams) that I often fear I'm missing "the thing". To know in
theory that Samuel has been knit by Him is one thing, but to lay hold of and express the depth of passion and love that God has for our child is quite another. Truth be told, I am thankful for the times (like now) when God shows me just how inadequate I am for the task apart from Him. Overwhelmed, yet strengthened. Beat down, but yet not destroyed. He is the bringer of an unwarranted hope.
Today Becky has a conference at a nearby school. It's not often that Samuel gets a day just with his dad. So, we hung out this morning and watched some of the movie "Cars", which Samuel seemed to thoroughly enjoy. Betwixt chewing on dad's shoe and sucking on dad's keys, he would occasionally look up--especially when a car was revving up. Hopefully nascar is far from his future. Cars going around a track is not exciting, I don't care what anyone says. Samuel seems to concur, though sleeping soundly in his crib. Interesting movie though, definitely worth seeing once. The first part is a little slow, but it gets better.
Anyway, he's really getting into the toy thing now. His mother bought him a wooden train with some cars to attach on the back. It seems the locomotive itself is only marginally interesting, but the string attached to it, WOW! Sometimes I think a ribbon, keys and a couple of strings of yarn would do him just fine for his childhood. Anything to suck on works just fine! (SEE PICTURE!! --->)
Things are in flux in our lives right now too. Our nanny Kasia is expecting a child of her own, so Becky is frantically looking for someone else (hopefully nearer to school) to take her place after the Christmas break. We're also contemplating what to do about work next year. Becky is part time right now, but will need to make a choice on either going to full-time or not next year. It's a tough choice--being without Samuel for 40 hours a week would be hard on all three of us.
Becky also was awarded a grant to take classes this spring in the subject of ESL (English as a Second Language). We're excited to see where that may lead her down the road
. I have accepted an offer to be an assistant baseball coach at Rangeview High School, so that means more nights away from the family this spring. But Becky and Samuel have promised me they will attend my games!! Hopefully Samuel's a southpaw--I'll teach him a wicked circle change. Unhittable.
Well, I should be going. As always, our lives are dictated by Samuel, and he is fussing and talking to himself in the crib. Hopefully the latter of the two ends before he's an adult! We are looking forward to the holidays coming up, and are always missing our friends and family back home. As a wise man once said, "good night, and good luck". We're glad we can extend a portion of our western lives to you. I've saved my favorite picture for last!
Love,
Aaron, Becky and Samuel
I always wonder if I truly realize the amazing gift God has given us. I get so caught up in doing the "right things" (making sure he has three cubes of sweet potatoes, four ounces of milk, not too much sleep, the right toys, the right teams) that I often fear I'm missing "the thing". To know in
theory that Samuel has been knit by Him is one thing, but to lay hold of and express the depth of passion and love that God has for our child is quite another. Truth be told, I am thankful for the times (like now) when God shows me just how inadequate I am for the task apart from Him. Overwhelmed, yet strengthened. Beat down, but yet not destroyed. He is the bringer of an unwarranted hope.Today Becky has a conference at a nearby school. It's not often that Samuel gets a day just with his dad. So, we hung out this morning and watched some of the movie "Cars", which Samuel seemed to thoroughly enjoy. Betwixt chewing on dad's shoe and sucking on dad's keys, he would occasionally look up--especially when a car was revving up. Hopefully nascar is far from his future. Cars going around a track is not exciting, I don't care what anyone says. Samuel seems to concur, though sleeping soundly in his crib. Interesting movie though, definitely worth seeing once. The first part is a little slow, but it gets better.
Anyway, he's really getting into the toy thing now. His mother bought him a wooden train with some cars to attach on the back. It seems the locomotive itself is only marginally interesting, but the string attached to it, WOW! Sometimes I think a ribbon, keys and a couple of strings of yarn would do him just fine for his childhood. Anything to suck on works just fine! (SEE PICTURE!! --->)
Things are in flux in our lives right now too. Our nanny Kasia is expecting a child of her own, so Becky is frantically looking for someone else (hopefully nearer to school) to take her place after the Christmas break. We're also contemplating what to do about work next year. Becky is part time right now, but will need to make a choice on either going to full-time or not next year. It's a tough choice--being without Samuel for 40 hours a week would be hard on all three of us.
Becky also was awarded a grant to take classes this spring in the subject of ESL (English as a Second Language). We're excited to see where that may lead her down the road
. I have accepted an offer to be an assistant baseball coach at Rangeview High School, so that means more nights away from the family this spring. But Becky and Samuel have promised me they will attend my games!! Hopefully Samuel's a southpaw--I'll teach him a wicked circle change. Unhittable.Well, I should be going. As always, our lives are dictated by Samuel, and he is fussing and talking to himself in the crib. Hopefully the latter of the two ends before he's an adult! We are looking forward to the holidays coming up, and are always missing our friends and family back home. As a wise man once said, "good night, and good luck". We're glad we can extend a portion of our western lives to you. I've saved my favorite picture for last!
Love,
Aaron, Becky and Samuel
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Saw Samuel's pictures. He just keeps changing and looks so much like Aaron. Was neat to see your little guy!!! Luv you all!!
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