I thoroughly enjoyed this Sunday. Sometimes Sundays are hard for us. Dekker usually has to wake up much earlier than usual, so he’s more fussy than an average day. Not only him, but I’m up much earlier than I prefer to be as well, and I can fuss too. Today was the same that way, as we needed to be out the door by 8:30am.
I played piano for the worship team today. I’d have to say that the music went very well this morning. At least I was happy with it! And then, instead of a regular service, we had special guests leading and speaking. I have nothing against our usual order of service, or the general way things go, but I really appreciate testimonies, and that is what we got today. A few guys from Teen Challenge lead some songs and a few told their stories of where they came from and how they’ve gotten to be where they are. For those that don’t know, Teen Challenge is a type of rehab program. Its a full year program, and instead of just training their members to get over their addictions, it encourages them to replace them with other things – God. Some of it was quite heartbreaking, while some of it was quite candid and humorous. Sometimes you need to laugh or you’ll cry, I think. Dekker slept through the entire service, but when he woke up, he seemed to be quite a hit with the Teen Challenge guys. They kept talking to him, and poking his belly, tickling him, while he played shy, and that turned more into a really enthusiastic game of neck nuzzles. My heart is always warmed when people who have no kids take interest in mine. I really enjoyed their company, and as often happens, we were among the last handful of people to leave church.
We spent the afternoon at my parents house, playing cards and watching “Monk.” In the evening, Dekker was crawling around like crazy. He’s getting very good at going down stairs backwards, and communicating what he wants. I feel like he’s absorbing a lot these days. I mean, I know kids his age learn at a crazy rapid rate, but I feel like he’s gone from completely relaxed to learning in a big way. He is more determined than he’s ever been.
Dekker has started standing today. :,) I am so proud. I know lots of babies are running by this age, but I don’t care. He has spent a lot of time just playing contentedly I think, and now he’s getting more antsy to move around and explore. He is growing up. I’m not quite ready for “Baby Deks” to turn into “Big Boy Deks.”
Those strong little legs are all packed into their new polar bear sleeper for the night. They are extra special to me tonight. Hey, not everyone’s feet have ears!
