Baby and Books

Since Micah arrived my mind has been constantly focused on him. I love watching him grow, his smiles cheer me up no matter my mood, it's a joy to be with him. For Christmas I received a Kindle, between baby and digital books I could almost be content to disappear from all society.... almost. I decided to ask for a kindle because I thought it would be nice to be able to read on handed while nursing and when Micah's older to read as he plays at the park and such. I didn't realize how cool the kindles are.

The down sides was I knew I would still have to read real books occasionally, there is no replacing the smell and feel of a book in your hand. Also all the new books I looked at were so expensive for just a digital copy! Once I received my kindle I decided to see if there were any free books. There are TONS of free books! Mostly classics which is what I have been reading lately anyway! And the ESV of the bible. Well since Christmas I have already reread Little Women, Alice in Wonderland and just started Sherlock Holmes. In the meantime I was in the middle of reading the Lord of the Rings and am currently in The Return of the King. Yes I am a book-a-holic.

I hope Micah likes books as I do. I love sharing books with friends, talking about what was good and discussing the characters and such. I had taken a bit of a break from reading. I had picked up knitting and one thing that I like more about knitting is I'm producing something. Whether it's a gift or something for my immediate family, it's making something I don't need to buy. Reading really only benefits myself.

I hope to one day join or start a knitting group. That's the problem with knitting is you get bored if that's all your doing. I generally watch TV but chatting with friends would be much more enjoyable. If only I was talented enough to read and knit at the same time. Oh well.

Today, besides reading, I took Micah to the doctor. He's been fighting a cold and since it's his first one and I have some friends who's baby has RSV, I was the over concerned parent and called the doctor. The Doctor did prescribe an inhaler because his something wasn't something.... basically he was a bit raspy so they wanted to prescribe this asthma stuff just to help those open up so he can breath easier. Nothing serious but just keep an eye on it.

It's so hard seeing your little baby sick. Though Micah is still giving out smiles. He is a happy baby but just a little more fussy with this cold. When we put him down last night, he kept waking up since he couldn't breath out of his nose and suck his thumb. He seems to be feeling a little better now so hopefully tonight isn't so bad.

We have a full week this week including traveling 1 1/2 hours to a regional bible study and Tom leaving for the weekend. Our region is having a "Preview" for students who might be interested in working with the Navigators for a year or two. We will be traveling every other weekend for awhile for different Nav events and February is already looking like a crazy month!

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34


Just was reminded of this verse, very difficult for me to do. Definitely something I have and need to continue to pray about. I'm a planner/administrator type, I like having everything figured out. Though I am able to rest some in the fact that God is also a planner and He has it planned out much better than I ever could. Just need to keep remembering that!