Summer 2017 Update

Gosh it has been over 6 months since my last post! Wow! Mr. C turned 13 in January. It's hard to imagine my 4 pound premie as a teenager who is in Youth group at church. He is one inch (or less, ha!) from being as tall as I am though that isn't saying much as I am only 5'2"!! He finished 7th grade in May and will begin his final year in middle school beginning in September. Miss Cinderella who I call my "Diva" is 12 years old and is FINALLY growing! (We had to take her to a specialist as she hasn't grown in years.) It seems that we took her to Gulf Shores, AL in May and she spouted overnight! She finished 6th grade and will be at a different middle school than her big brother.

What can I say? My babies are growing up. The thought saddens me as I so wanted their baby and preschool years to last forever, but now I'm thinking high school, dating, and wondering what the future will hold for my two special kiddos.

Diva keeps us busy as she is a competitive hip-hop dancer, cheerleader, baseball player, and her newest hobby is gymnast. She competes as an artistic gymnast in the fall and does rhythmic gymnastics in the winter-spring. Why put her in so many activities? It gives her opportunities to make friends and it keeps her off her phone!! We have met so many wonderful friends through her dance/cheer team and have been to places like Atlanta, Nashville, and Pigeon Forge, TN for her competitions. She is hoping to perform in Orlando next May, but we will see what happens.

I'm starting to get more time on my hands as my kiddos do not need me quite as much as they did in the past. It's a new experience that I am getting used to. I also get to love on my great-nephew who is 2.5 years old and my sweet great-niece who is almost 3 months old. I get to spend time with them and it gives me just enough "baby time" I need. I turned 40 last September and I finally have gotten to a peace about a few things in my life. Our family is complete now and I am in total peace. I think of my babies in Heaven during certain times of the year, but the pain of losing them has lessened and I am so grateful for that. I feel God is molding me to be a mentor in some capacity and I hope I can write a book or speak about my life experiences. If I can be a comfort to someone struggling, it would give me great joy. Infertility is a horrible cross to bear and if I can help anyone, I would gladly do it. I have become quite the stronger woman because of it and it forever changed my life. If you would like to discuss my personal journey, feel free to comment below and I will get back with you.

Until the next time....

Blessings,
Jennifer