Safety!

One of the most important roles we have as parents is to protect and comfort our children. We are their safety, we are their home. When Brady is scared, he wants his mom or dad. When we are there he is comforted and safe.

But...

 How do you provide security to your child, if you yourself do not feel secure?

Well, that is exactly how I have felt over the past couple of weeks. You see our home was broken into a little over 2 weeks ago. Our home, on a quiet street full of houses, was broken into. We aren't exactly sure what time it happened. We think it was mid-day. We aren't sure how many broke in. We think it was a couple. We aren't sure how long they stayed. We think it was a matter of seconds. We aren't sure why they choose our house. We think it is because no one was home. We aren't sure why they didn't take more. We think they got scared. We don't know a lot, but we have a lot questions. Questions that are likely to never be answered.
They kicked in the back door, breaking the door frame. They didn't break anything else. They went through our drawers, cabinets, rooms, and closets. They moved our mattress and took 4 items we are aware of. My camera, a radio, a shotgun that was my husbands grandfathers which had been left to him, and a box of bullets.
We are so thankful that nothing more was taken, that no one was injured, nothing other than the door was damaged, and that we weren't home.
However, something was taken that I am not sure it will ever return. They took our security. They took the feeling that this is our safe place. Our place of rest and relaxation after a long day has been comprimised. I no longer feel as safe as I once did. I feel naked! I feel as though I will never really be able to come home without feeling the need to look over my shoulder. There has been a lack of peace in our home over the past few weeks. That is such a horrible thing to have to write. Your home should be filled with peace. It is where you rest, eat, stay warm and dry, relax, laugh, and so much more. We have fixed the door and done a few other things to try to bring a feeling of peace back into our home, but it has not fully returned. I am not sure it ever will completely. I know it can, will, and did happen to me.

I have avoided writing this post. It could be because I didn't believe it or didn't want to believe it. But it did happen and we are recovering. We are sleeping a little better and beginning to be less on edge at every noise. We have done a lot of praying for peace and comfort. We are thankful and blessed in so many ways!

10 Months!

(I have no 10 month pictures, I will post why later!)

Yesterday, Brady turned 10 months! WOW!!! He is doing so great! He is pulling up on everything and cruising around tables, chairs, couches, etc. He can let go and stand without support for several seconds. He is very proud of himself when that happens. We are working hard on using a sippy cup, but still have some work to do. We have started one glass of whole milk a day and will gradually switch him over. He is also transitioning away from baby foods. He can say mama and dada. He can dance, wave, clap(sometimes), pat the Bible, high five, and give love(hugs). He is such a momma's boy and follows me every where I go. I can't believe he has been in our lives for 10 months! He is so sweet and fun! We cherish each and every day with that sweet baby boy!

A Great Saturday!

Today, we all loaded up and went to Disney on Ice! We met my sister, her husband, and their nephew there.  I went a few years ago with a few friends. We absolutely LOVED it without kids! So, I knew this would be something I would have to experience with children.  That year it was Disney Princesses.  This year was Celebrations! It was so great to get to take Brady. He is still a little bit too small, but I think he got it. He would get excited every time a new character came out. It was a little long for him to stay interested, but he did really good. I just made sure to have plenty of snacks. Oh how I love puffs! If you ever get a chance to go to one of these, I highly suggest you do it. It is SO fun!!!

My sister, BIL, and Brady

Some of the Pricesses!

Minnie in her Valentine's Dress!

Brady watching the show.

Mickey and Minnie at the end of the show.

Oston and me

Brady in the baby backpack. Caleb loves that thing.

Afterwards, we all went out to eat and made a special trip to Super Target to look for Halloween costumes and such. It really was a great day!

Disney on Ice, good food, Super Target, and time with famly = Awesome day!