And a REAL Update/ 18 months

The job opportunity? DENIED. I won't lie; last week was a very difficult week in the Lumsden household. Just picture Ross reading the denial email 15 minutes before I had to leave for work. Many tears were shed, hopes and dreams crashed, and that day I was actually sent home early because I was so upset. Wednesday March 16th, 2011 was a pretty low point for us.

Thursday morning was difficult too, but it all got better from there. We went to our regular Thursday night Bible study and were uplifted with prayer and support. We had a great weekend with friends, and then had a quick visit to my mom. I honestly had been feeling sorry for myself. After talking with a couple friends who are also going through difficult times, and watching footage of the recent tragedy in Japan; I was humbled and reminded that I need to be thankful for our blessings; even though I don't have exactly what I want now.

Its hard to explain our struggle; because its not like we can't pay the bills, or go out from time to time. We are both physically healthy beings, and we have a beautiful, sweet, intelligent, amazing daughter (can you tell I'm a bit proud?). We have amazingly supportive family and friends. We have a roof over our heads, and its even a nice roof by some people's standards ;)

In fact, sorting it all out like that makes me feel like we're selfish and ungrateful. And for that reason, I'm not going to talk about our struggle. You get it; you've heard it about it for the last 2 years. Last week WAS a low point, emotionally, but we are doing a lot better. Prayer and perspective works miracles. I am growing up every day, and I am thankful to gain wisdom now so that I can teach my daughter to be a smart and grateful young lady. Oh yeah, and the other kids someday when we get to it. *as a side note- I held a 1 week old baby tonight and felt completely at ease. Even when Maddy tugged at my shirt and said "bay-be? Ma ma! Ma ma!". YES I'd like another, please*.

Oh...and for those who pray for us? We actually do have yet another job prospect on the horizon. I won't talk about it, nor get my hopes up. But just please, pray for Ross and this possible opportunity.

*switching gears*

I am a bad mommy and haven't been keeping record of my growing girl, so here are some quick 18 mo stats:

Words:

Mama

Dada

"i-eet" (light- and she points to lights)

"Hot!" (and she points to oven, fireplace, dishwasher, lights, etc :)

"Mow" (meow, in answer to cats meowing)

"Nye nye" ("Night night!")

"Uh-Oh!"

Duck

"Uck" (yuck, eew)

Bay-bee (baby- and she points to a baby)

Na-na (Banana)

Bye bye

Hi

Milestones- Her last canine tooth (bottom L.) is poking through and she has a full set of teeth other than her 2 year molars.

-She runs (hilarious), jumps, climbs onto chairs and sits on regular chairs. She hugs other kids CONSTANTLY; she is very affectionate.

-She is in an interesting phase with her mama. She has severe separation anxiety with me especially; she goes ballistic when I leave. But she also butts heads with me and battles me more than anyone else. If she grabs I pen and I take it from her, she tries to hit me and throws a tantrum. If a friend, another child, or a family member takes it; she willingly hands it over.