BUSTED!

There is evidence that Andrew was up in his crib in the afternoon having a milk party. He seems to have a hard time holding his lactose though, as you can see.

I gave him a bottle and put him down because he was being far too squirmy. For those people out there who are parents, this is such a blissful sight!

Why is time not a great constant?

I have no idea where the last two years have gone. It was about this time a few years ago that I was just about ready to give up on finding a companion to spend the rest of eternity with. I was working at Rocky Mountain Bolt and Stud, living with Tricia while she was going to UCMT and always studying. The warehouse was bitterly cold, especially with the metal and heat not working.

I was thinking about going back to school, but felt a little disheartened at how to go about it, being almost 30. I felt a huge lack in confidence in myself to actually complete school. The last time I went to college, I dropped out the first semester at finals week. I just stopped going. My grades were A's and B's, so I don't know why I stopped other than feeling like I didn't belong.

The feeling and route I had was one of an unhappy life doing what I really didn't want to do. Then a certain woman came into my life and interrupted my plans. I am married now, with a seven month old son, and another one on the way. I am back in school with two semesters behind me with a 3.65 cumulative GPA and working for the LDS church cleaning windows and exterior parts of buildings.

I sit back at the beginning of this next semester and dread having to leave Georgette and Andrew to work and go to school. School does provide a chance to have one job to provide for my family and spend more time with them. Vacations and other joys of life would also be great, and a better job may provide that. There is the fact too, that I can have a job I enjoy and wake up excited to go.

Looking back at the last two semesters, I wonder how I ever did it. I don't feel like it is real at times. The reason I was able to make it, was some strength and aid from my Elder Brother, and Father in Heaven. I couldn't do it at all without Their hand. It comes in many forms, like Georgette, who brings me back to why I am doing all this while I'm so stressed out. Andrew, part of the reason I am doing this. I want to live a comfortable(relatively speaking) with my family.

I am really glad to know that my father is going back to church as well. I honestly had no idea if I would ever see this happening and I felt really sad. That is not the case, and now I have an opportunity to go to the temple with almost all my family now. Ever since I went through the temple in 2006, my desire was to have my dad go to the temple with me. There are also many wonderful spiritual experiences that have happened as well. Many of them have come through giving blessings to those who ask.

Anywho, I feel like I'm rambling now. I am grateful for all I have. I can't wait till I can actually rest and enjoy learning to learn, the company of other people, and rest from the results of having a physical body.

-167-

167 what, you ask?

Well...that is speed at which our baby's heart is beating (the bun in the oven, that is!). We went for our first appointment and met our new baby for the first time--we even got to hear the heartbeat, which is pretty cool for a first visit! We are 9 weeks and 6 days pregnant and are due to welcome our new bundle of joy on August 4, 2009! Here's the official star of the show--

We are VERY excited and wanted to share this wonderful news with all of you!

It's Almost Midnight--Final Words in 2008

My last words for the year 2008 are:

THANK YOU!!!

I feel that these two words encompass the way I feel as this year draws to a close! I am in deep gratitude for all the blessings in my life--a wonderful husband, an adorable son, family who loves me unconditionally and all the other people I meet everyday that make life fun and interesting. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Have a Happy 2009 and I will see you next year! :)

Who? Wha? When?

After some serious blog slacking, I have decided to make one post before the New Year.

I thought I would do a little reflecting on what this last year has brought. It started off with a semester at Salt Lake Community College. After the semester was over, a little baby boy came into Georgette's and my life. I've been working for the church now for a little over a year. It has been good, but a little overwhelming sometimes. Then a couple months after transitioning with Andrew, I went back to school again.

Some continuous things that have been going on is a real lesson in communication and learning different ways other people communicate. Mainly I'm talking about marriage. Patience is another wonderful lesson that I've been learning this year. Andrew had a really hard time for a while and all he would do is cry it seemed, unless he was asleep. It turned out to be acid reflux and we gave him some antacid medication for it. I felt so horrible as a parent because all he would do is cry all the time. It seemed so helpless and frustrating. With no communication of what was going on, we had to figure out what was causing the problem. When we did, and the relief came, OH WHAT A JOY THAT WAS! We really weren't bad parents!

This next year may prove to be even more challenging. With another baby on the way and Andrew crawling now, and army crawling at near the speed of light. I will be taking two online classes this semester. Trig and Conservative Biology.

And here I sit, falling asleep because of exhaustion. There is a cold kicking my tail end right now. It's 9:48pm and I feel really old going to bed this early. Yikes, I just nodded off again with some yellow haze 2009 sunglasses. Hmmm a song comes to mind about wearing some sunglasses after the sun goes down.

Anywho, Happy New Year to everyone!!!

Harrild Family Pictures

I love these pictures...

Seven Months Old!!!

This kid is growing so fast it's crazy. I can't believe another month has come and gone, but sure enough Andrew is seven months old. He has become quite mobile and is into what seems like EVERYTHING!!! I know, I know...I can hear all you mothers out there saying "just wait until he starts walking" I"m sure there are things left for him to explore once he reaches the 'walking/running' stage. Well here are some shots of our handsome little boy:

Happy Baby!!!

Stocking Stuffer???

Merry Christmas to All!!!

Happy Seven Month Birthday Andrew--We love you!