17 weeks and other thoughts...

So this week I am 17 weeks and I definitely have a bump! I have attached an updated bump pic as promised :)

Maternity pants feel like heaven after wearing tight pants for the past several weeks. I still haven't felt any movement from this little baby yet but hopefully I will soon!

17 weeks

In other news, John Paul started his job as a manny this week! He likes to call himself a bodyguard, ha. The Lord has been extremely gracious once again by providing an additional source of income for our family while John Paul is in school. And not only that but it could not be a more perfect fit! The boys that he watches are 7, 9, and 13 and are precious...and they are basically in heaven having John Paul with them from 3-6pm after school every day. He is so great with them. They love playing sports, talking about sports and watching sports. So there you have it...match made in heaven. Yesterday I watched them for about an hour and a half while John Paul coached my brother's basketball practice. They were out in the back playing basketball when I got there and I could tell they were bummed that John Paul was leaving so I told them I would play with them. They definitely looked at me like Oookkk, ya I guess we'll play with a girl. Well let's just say after I beat them at knock out...TWICE...I totally earned their respect and they thought I was the most awesome girl ever. Thank you very much :)

By the way, I just have to mention how awesome and multitalented my husband is. In the past 6 months he's been on YL staff, a landscaper, a valet, a basketball coach, a seminary student, and now a manny. Early hours, hot weather, cold weather, papers, finals, middle schoolers...he does it all. Hardest worker. Never a whiner. Keep your eye on the goal, babe :) Things are always changing around here and we've had to trust the Lord a ton these past few months. And although it hasn't been easy all the time, I can honestly say there has been so much joy in the journey and in all the ways God has answered our prayers and provided for us. Can't wait for what's ahead in 2012!