Spring Break fun!

We didn't have much planned for the beginning of the week, short of some regular work for Zachary. Some body had other plans though, and Zachary was sick Monday through about Thursday. He never takes naps even when he is sick, so he must have been feeling bad because he slept a lot.

Thursday we had planned to have lunch with John, and then go do some Boy Scout stuff by visiting the San Jacinto monument and the Battle Ship of Texas. I was a little worried about how Zachary was feeling, but he insisted we go. Lunch went well, and was topped off by ice cream back at John's office. We then took the ferry across to the San Jacinto Monument. Zachary is not hip on heights, so he immediately informed me he was not going to the top. I guess after further watching other boys enter the elevator, he decided it wouldn't be do bad. Off we went, and he enjoyed the telescopes and squishing a penny with a Texas emblem on it.

This photo took work with the finger positioning, hence the silly smile!

Next stop was to be the Battle Ship, but he was going down hill. and he had already declared he needed to go swimming at Mimi's (John's mom). We went home for a rest and then over to Mimi's to finish the day with a little swimming. It was a good, relaxing day.

We were to head to Travis and Cassie's Friday, but I really contemplated going on Saturday because he was coughing so much at night. I didn't want to get Alex sick or anyone else. But come to find out Alex was on antibiotics, so the two boys were probably safe.

The boys played well together...well, not at first. Zachary, being an only child did not want Alex touching his stuff and Alex was having none of it. As a matter of fact, he was quite in to checking Zachary out. Things improved by Saturday, per the photo.


We had lunch with my cousin Amy and her daughter Lauren, and then headed to Aunt Kathy's to help some with the shower. We didn't do much, but I enjoyed being in the midst of the fun! The shower went great, and I think Leah and Scott had a good time. It was nice being with family, and to top it off, it was my birthday. I really enjoyed the day and hanging out with everyone. It made for a really nice birthday (age not to be disclosed).

Expectations

This is my deep thought for the week. Do you ever think how as women we put these expectations on our husbands that are often unattainable, at least for them. I began to think that about my husband. We are approaching ten years of marriage, and it finally dawned on me that I put too much expectation in to what I expect from him.

I'd love tulips or daisy's "just because". I'd love to have him make me a carrot birthday cake with Zachary. Or to notice when I get my hair cut. Well in the last couple weeks, I have made a great effort to stop expecting, and just be happy with what I've got. And to be honest, it has been rather freeing for me!

In ten years, he has never figured out how to read my mind. He does try awfully hard to please me, so that is where I will keep my focus. To name a few...he compliments me when I look nice, tells me when he enjoys dinner, and appreciates the planning I do for our vacations. So, I'll take the good and forget the rest. That's one thing I have learned in ten years, he is the same he was when I married him - no changing, just accepting.

Love to you all, and Happy Spring! This is my favorite time of year.

My Scout

This past weekend, I got to sew Zachary's new patches on. My boy is an official cub scout. This is Zachary's first group activity, so our first uniform to deal with. I proudly sewed his patches on Saturday. It was a new feeling...almost like I got to be a mom of a typical child. What a delight!

We had our second meeting Wednesday night, and I got a picture of him to share. He looks so grown up and of course, too cute for words. I'm so proud of him.

Also, on Wednesday, Zachary got inducted to the Junior Elementary National Honor Society. I know we are so lucky that Zachary can learn, and that he is excelling in school. I'm not sure why God picks and chooses those He heals and to what degree He heals them, but I sure praise Him for choosing Zachary. I need to keep my fixed on all of Zachary's accomplishments.

Have a great weekend! What beautiful weather we are having. I hope each of you will get your share of sunshine this weekend. Spring is in the air!