Mr. Mason

It has been a while since we have had a Mason update...

First, and foremost, Mason is such a sweetheart. He is a happy baby. He loves to flirt with the ladies. His smiles are contagious. 

He is making a new sound 'aaaaaaaaaaaaaa' and when we do not respond, of course it gets loud.

Mason has officially found his feet and cannot get enough of them. He is constantly holding on to them and trying to eat them.

Mason loves going to the babysitter. Karie is such a God-send. He is the only little boy there. He is surrounded by lovely girls that give him lots of attention. Raylynn is a few weeks younger than him and they already have a bond :) 

Mason loves anything with a motor. He has a board book that makes noises..and many trucks that go off thru the night when the cats find them.

Mason just began eating cereal. He isnt too fond of it yet. 

He loves to sing himself  to sleep and be sung too.

He is a big football fan.

1 Year Ago

1 year ago..my world changed. My outlook changed. My body changed. My marriage changed. My family changed. I changed. I went from being a woman, a teacher, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and a friend..to a mom. I will never forget getting to see our miracle on the sonogram for the first time. We were both speechless. Our doctor was speechless, too. 

Since I was 16 and diagnosed with endometriosis, my doctors had indicated there was a slim chance this would ever happen. Oh the power of prayer :)

We were both shaking as Dr. Rosbrugh gave us a copy of the sonogram. Our miracle looked like just a little bean.He congratulated us as we walked out the door.I remember walking office somber with a look of shock in our eyes. As we went down the elevator and walked out the door, we knew our lives were forever changed.

As soon as we sat in my car, we took a moment just to breath and let it soak in. After a few moments, we began calling our family members. Boy, did that take a while. I will never forget the sound of joy that came from every person we talked to. There were many happy tears as well. After I made those phone calls, I remember thinking I should have thanked them for their prayers, but I made up for it afterwards.

Although there will be many more memories, that will be the day, that my life became fulfilled. I became a mommy. I now had a piece of heaven within my life to hold, love, and protect the rest of my life.

To all of you that took time to pray, thank you, thank you, thank you. Jonathan and I love Mason and cannot imagine our lives without him. To those of you that are facing the same battle, do not give up hope. Prayers are powerful, and by letting go and Letting God, he will provide

 

Week of Firsts

 August 14-20

Who knew seven days could bring such a plethora of emotions?!?! Happy, sad, grumpy.. (the rest of the seven dwarfs...)

Sunday was D-Day. It was the day before I was to head back to school. I had yet to officially step into the school for the purpose of teaching since March when I was put on bed rest. I questioned whether or not I would be able to teach, but then remembered, I have had practice for over 20 years..so I should be okay. My brother and sister will agree.  Sunday was also a rough day knowing that Mason would be going to the sitter the entire week. I do not know who cried more..Mason--because he was getting wallered or me. Thankfully Monday came and went very quickly. Mason LOVES his Karie..and all his little girl (SPACE) friends that go there, too. Nothing like enabling a flirt.

The first day of school was so much fun. Each little kiddo was so happy to see me. They loved having their own desk and learning about each other. The smell of new crayons and supplies..plus their hugs and smiles reminded me that I do have the best of both worlds now:teaching and being a mommy.

Having Mason now has completely changed my priorities with teaching though. Although I am proud of my profession and will give 110%, I have realized there are more important things in life. Lesson plans will be there tomorrow..and meetings are just meetings. What is most important is making a profound impact on my students and being a good mommy...all the rest is just stuff.

Enough with school..on to the most important Mason.

Mason is now officially turning over from one side to the next. He is floppin' like a little fish. Although we had a feeling he would be active, we are now living it. No more leaving him on the couch to lay down. No more laying him on the floor on the blanket while sitting on the couch. He is a busy body.  He is also laughing and "talking" a lot, too. Just like his daddy. I just cannot believe how much he has changed in 3 short months!! He is such a blessing.

We wish you a blessed week.

love and hugs--

The Youngs

New Blog :)

In an effort to keep everyone updated on our life, well Mason's life, I have started a blog. I hope you find this useful and fun to read as Mason grows.