The Best of Intentions

So, here we are - August 9th, 2006 and I haven't been on my blog since late May. It's pathetic, I know. I had every intention of blogging more faithfully while I was home for the summer but some how the summer just flew by without me blogging at all. So, here's a little update on us:

• Carter is now 8 months old and is still the light of our lives. He's sitting up like a champ and I think he's trying to learn how to pull up and/or crawl. He doesn't quite have the hang of it yet but I'm sure he will in no time. I'm trying to enjoy my last few days/weeks of immobility. I know that once Carter becomes more mobile my life will get a whole lot busier! He got six teeth over the summer. Thankfully, most of them came in without too much trouble but the last two he got were kind of rough. He was cranky and didn't sleep well for about a week but, once the teeth broke the skin he was much happier.
• Justin is working away. His business is doing pretty well, and between that and yardwork he stays pretty busy. Can I take a minute to brag on my husband?? Justin is such a hard worker. He's almost always busy working on something and he never complains! We just celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary, and let me tell you, I love that man more today than ever. I'm amazed at how much we've grown and how much God has taught us and brought us through over the last 4 years!
• Okay, enough sappy stuff. I'm back at work this week. We were really hoping that I would be able to stay home with Carter after this summer but we just couldn't do it financially. So, I'm back at work for now. I do have lots to be thankful for though. 1. I really do have a great job. If I have to work, it's the best job I could possibly have. Great hours, good pay, and great people to work with. 2. Justin's mom watches Carter for us while we're at work. It's hard enough leaving him as it is, I can't imagine dropping him off at daycare everyday! 3. Justin and I are in agreement that I need to stay home as soon as possible. I know there are lots of women out there who would love to stay home, but their husbands won't let them because they want the luxuries a dual income provides. I'm so thankful my husband sees the value of a stay-at-home mom and is working as hard as he can to make that a reality for our family!
• I have a pesky case of tendonitis in my left wrist. I'm waiting on the doctor to tell me what we need to do. In the meantime, I'm a little bit limited in my activities. I never realized just how much we use our wrists until I couldn't use mine without a lot of pain.

Well, I should probably quit for now. More later...