May!

It has been a very long time since I last wrote to you all! I am truly sorry, this whole mom of 2 things really takes it out of you. I am learning how to handle the extra amount of work required as well as the extra amount of energy...though we aren't quite there. Malachi and Nathaniel have been sharing a bedroom for awhile now. It is going well at bedtime, not as great for weekend naps. So we are trying to navigate that a little bit.

Since our last writing, Mike and I lead a group of youth to an event called MOVE. At this event we head to Minneapolis, worship with other Covenant youth from the area, hear from a fantastic speaker/worship team, serve an organization in the Twin Cities, and learn about something that we might not know about. This year's theme was Invisible: Who are you not seeing? We learned how families who struggle to feed themselves deal with their finances and what type of resources are available, we served at ARC Thrift store where they work with those with disabilities (helping them and their families find resources to make their lives as "normal" as possible). This was a wonderful event, and one I look forward to each year.

Nathaniel has been doing wonderfully at daycare. Malachi is extra protective. We noticed this more when our daycare gal was on vacation and she had someone come in to help. Malachi wanted to be sure that this "new" gal knew how to best treat Nathaniel. We are getting really close to potty training Malachi. My guess is that we'll really start the weekend before his second birthday! YES I SAID SECOND BIRTHDAY! Can you believe that 2 years ago I was huge with our little man! Unreal how fast the time flies. Malachi is signed up to participate in our church's VBS this summer. He is a year too young, but as I have to be there each night (I am able to find Nathaniel's childcare, but it is harder with Malachi). I'm excited for him to be there and have fun with the other kids.

I think that covers our crazy life in the past month in a nutshell. As we look for prayer, please think about my sister. She is due with baby #2 in June, but her first came 6 weeks early. We are, as of today, 4 weeks early. She is allowed to go "anytime" but she and her husband just bought a house and closed on Thursday. We are all working hard to get it ready for the babe, but we are a bit nervous. If you could please pray we get things done for her, that the doctors know how to "deal" with her, and safety for both her and the babe.

Thanks!
Amy

I'll try to stay on top of this a little better :)