Interests:Christ, Patrick William O'Keefe, Patrick Lincoln O'Keefe, Family and Friends, Learning, Working, Shoes, Chocolate, Beaners, Bookstores, ... and Bill O'Reilly. Expertise:Public Speaking. Who doesn't love a mic and a crowd? Occupation:Mommy and Motivational Speaker Industry:Education
I really must get my own computer. I feel weird using Pat's and so I'm never posting anymore. Anyway. A lot has happened. Last week we went on a mini-vacation. Pat, Lincoln and I joined my Mom on a trip to Nebraska. My grandma and grandpa have a new house out there and I was the only one who hadn't seen it yet.... It was worth seeing too. They have a bunch of land and it's nice and peaceful. Lincoln enjoyed himself immensely. He looked like a natural little farm boy hanging out on a few acres of green and chasing the dog around. From Nebraska we headed up to my parents lakehouse (the Hobin) where we joined my dad, Katy and Nathan. We were just in time to celebrate Katy's b-day and ....... their engagement!!!! Yes. My brother got down on bended knee! My whole family loves Katy to pieces and we couldn't be happier for them. If it weren't for half of us being sick (including Lincoln who got rotavirus) I would say it was a perfect trip.
I have a bunch of pics to post. I just don't feel like loading them all. I think I'll just put up a few of Nebraska and link fb later. I heard I had a stalker on xanga- so maybe I wont. ha.
and do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.... Eph 4:30
“Although the word ‘grieve’ is a painful one, yet there is honey in the rock; for it is an inexpressibly delightful thought, that he who rules heaven and earth, and is the creator of all things, and the infinite and ever blessed God, condescends to enter into such infinite relationships with his people that his divine mind may be affected by their actions. What a marvel that Deity should be said to grieve over the faults of beings so utterly insignificant as we are!” (Spurgeon)
I want a Chicago style hot dog, a turtle sundae, a big jar of baby Milwaukee pickles, a huge package of airheads, a hot bowl of chili (loaded with cheese, sour cream and onions) and a nice pile of warm chocolate chip cookies and a glass of cold 2% milk.
I should be doing a million other things than writing right now, but it's soothing. With my house in complete shambles (read: boxes everywhere, cleaning products in every room, piles of "goodwill" "trash" and "other" accumulating throughout all the corners of the house, etc.) it's hard to have a single complete thought. This entry will be my evidence.
I'm actually enjoying the packing, for the most part. It feels good to purge "stuff" you have collected over the years (without real purpose, or from just being polite). Digging through the closets has dug-up, if you will, mountains of memories. Particularly Lincoln's room. Holding his newborn socks or swaddle blankets get me excited for the new baby. It may be months away but I'm starting to show. (Don't even shake your head in disbelief- it's soooo true) I'm officially in my second trimester now. It couldn't come at a better time, because I am desperately needing the extra boost of energy it's suppose to bring.
Being tired has it's benefits. I've been too tired to really look around at our beautiful apartment and say goodbye. I'm too tired to think about the park Lincoln and I have enjoyed walking to (and the search that we will have to go through to find a new one). I would say I've been too tired to complain, but I think my last two sentences would be categorized as a complaint, so I guess I should avoid such a bold statement. Plus, I think my hubby my share a few examples of otherwise. Ha. I was too tired for a long time to eat, but thankfully that has passed as well (hence the "showing").
I just realized I'm tired of writing. ha. ironic. I don't know when my next post will be (though I'm afraid the length since my last post has convinced many of you that I no longer hold a xanga account). I imagine we will have internet up fairly quickly in our new place. Although, I will not be bringing my computer (I'm getting a new one for Easter!) so I will have to fight over the use of Pat's laptop. He loves videos and pics of Linc though, so it won't be much of a fight. Acutally, I wanted to post a ridiculous video of my hysterical son with this post. It's already on facebook (and it's reviews went well). Lincoln had decided to skip his nap (apparently a trend he intends on keeping....?!) and was in laughing fits. He's the most adorable thing ever. Sometimes I'm amazed at how much I am able to love him. I'm convinced my heart actually gets bigger each day, because everyday I find myself more and more in love. If I can love so fully, imagine the love of our heavenly father. Our creator. What love He has for us!
I love you Jesus.
(enjoy the video) p.s. I'm too "tired" (ha) to edit.
