A Father’s Love
I’ve told you already how precious my husband is. One of the many things I love about him is that I know he is going to be an amazing dad. When we talk about how close we are to bringing our child(ren) home, you should see the twinkle he gets in his eyes. His face lights up a little bit and I know he’s very excited.
He has worked so hard to refinish the bed that will go in the nursery. It was the bed he slept in as a child and it means a great deal to him to have his own son or daughter use it. We’ve put the bedspread on it that I had on my bed when I was little (Holly Hobby) and we were going to use is just until we got one that matches better, but I think we’ll leave it just the way it is. There is something very endearing about having our children use things we had when we were small.
I want to pass these things on to my children. I want to have lots of traditions that our kids will always remember. More importantly than the traditions and “things” of life, I want to teach our children to honor God and to trust Him in all things. That is what I treasure most from my mom - she gave me a foundation of faith to build my life on.
Daddy-O has such a deep love for family and tradition, I know he will be great at passing these things along. He will also be a wonderful example to our children of a Godly man. He’ll be there for the soccer games and recitals and anything else that comes along. I know he won’t let life get in the way of living. He’ll be there for the important things and for the day to day things.
I think I’ve totally screwed up what I’m trying to say here. Daddy-O is going to be a great dad. That’s really all I wanted to say! 
Here are the latest pictures of the playroom. I’m getting VERY frusturated because the orange paint is not covering the blue paint and we’re going to have to do several more coats around the doorways. Killing me!
And here is the latest of the nursery:
11 Comments »
Anonymous on 28 Jul 2005 at 7:00 am #
It looks wonderful!! I can’t wait to see it in person.
Brein will be a wonderful DAD! And you will be a wonderful MOTHER!
I’m so proud of both of you!
Love,
Mom
Anonymous on 28 Jul 2005 at 7:01 am #
OOPS…I Didn’t spell Brien’s name right. I knew better, just can’t type.
mom
shorthorns on 28 Jul 2005 at 2:05 pm #
it looks GREAT!!!i need to come down and see it! i cant wait!
Tamara on 28 Jul 2005 at 3:41 pm #
Wow - step aside Martha Stewart! I adore the colors, and the fact that everthing looks so gender-neutral. That is so hard to do. I’m grinning all over just thinking about the warmth and tradition that has gone into your rooms. You’ll be able to add this to your child(ren)’s life books for certain. What a happy place for a kid to be!
Karen on 28 Jul 2005 at 9:35 pm #
That is so awesome that you’re using the same bed/bedding you guys used when you were little. That’s very special and I think you’re right to leave it that way. Besides–in the picture, it seems to match perfectly! Looks like it was meant to be.
jettybetty on 28 Jul 2005 at 11:09 pm #
I think traditions in families are so important–you all already have some great things to get you started!
I think you must have a really good mom!
JB
Jana on 29 Jul 2005 at 3:57 am #
ok –you are going wild with the paint — love it! Since we are far away thought I would give you some comment advice on the paint. before you paint any more coats, but down a primer on top of the blue. That should help.
Anonymous on 29 Jul 2005 at 9:00 am #
The nursery and playroom look great!! I’m impressed. Those playroom colors will definitely CALM any child. Haha!! Love it!!
tb
ANGEL ANTHONY on 01 Aug 2005 at 1:53 pm #
WOW, WOW, WOW,
This is extremely beautiful.
Woman, you have a catholic heart.
I can read in your words what the Church our mother feels, thinks, and does.
You/the Church says:
“how precious my husband/Jesus is…
When we talk about how close we are to bringing our children/Christians home, … His face lights up a little bit and I know he’s very excited.
There is something very endearing about having our children/Christians use things we had when we were small.
I/the Church want to pass these things on to my children. I want to have lots of traditions that our kids will always remember.
More importantly than the traditions and “things” of life, I want to teach our children/Christians to honor God and to trust Him in all things.
That is what I/the Church treasure most from my mom/Mary - she gave me a foundation of faith to build my life on.
WOW. Extremely inspirational.
Thank you.
ANGEL ANTHONY on 02 Aug 2005 at 11:21 am #
It inspired me to write this:
http://builtonrock.blogspot.com/
Correct me if the image is not right.
curious servant on 04 Aug 2005 at 9:31 pm #
Tip for when you get your kids: Write the cute things they say down! You’ll be glad you did.