Jonathan A. Lindsey, Esq.

I remember over 5 years ago when Jonathan told me he wanted to go back to school and be a lawyer.  He had only been teaching a few months and it WAS NOT for him.  I loved teaching but he did not.  I could see how his eyes lit up when he talked about the possibility of being a lawyer.  I told him I would support him 100%. 

I knew it would be a hard journey but one we had to be on.  It was his dream.  So fast forward... he took the LSAT and we moved forward.  He started law school August of 2009.  He was so excited about his classes and inspired by his professors.  Then after his first semester we found out he made really good grades and was ranked #1 in his class.  He continued to do great with getting internships with judges, being hired by 2 law firms for summer jobs, working as Managing Editor on Law Review, and receiving multiple academic awards. 

He completely soared and it was so clear to me he was doing what he was meant to do.  How many of us can truly say that?  Not many!  It is something I want to teach Garrison as well.  Both Jon and I changed career paths and went back to school.  I started out in the business field and he in education.  It's not always an easy journey but one we had to take.  I am so proud of you, Jonathan.  I love you so much.  You are an inspiration to your family.

The Friday Five

1.  Garrison is "crawling".  Even though, he isn't on all fours he is scooting very fast and everywhere!  One minute he is in the living room and the next he has "crawled" down the hallway to our bedroom.  It is so much fun!  My dad helped us "baby proof" some last weekend, but I am finding lots of areas we missed.  I need mom advice here - what should I worry about?  Jonathan and I give thanks everyday for our miracle baby.  We love him so much.  Each month is my "favorite" month, so right now 7 months is the best.
 

2. My favorite season is  Fall!  We have definitely been enjoying the fall weather and all the outdoor festivals.  We went to the Germantown Festival, the Cooper Young Festival, and even the CountryWood Garage Sale(I know).  I'm so glad Jon took us - we had such a great time.
 

3.  I started going to a mom's group at Hope Pres. - thanks to my friend Alissa.  My particular group is a First-Time Mom's Group for mom's of babies born this year.  It is a great time to get together and talk.  It has also been a wonderful way to meet some new friends.  I look forward to Wednesday mornings.
 

4.  Jon loves his job!  I am so thankful.  We find out about the bar exam results in mid-October.  Please say a prayer about this.
 

5.I have started working as a sub at a wonderful private school.  They have a Parent's Day Out on campus so Garrison can go there while I sub.  I have only worked a few days.  It is hard to leave him but I know it is good for us both.  I am able to go check on him during my breaks.  I think this is a good way to ease back into working.  I do hope and pray that the perfect job is out there for me.  I am defnitely excited about what God has in store for me.  I love being with Garrison and I also love teaching.  I hope there is a way I can do both.


Happy Friday from this little guy!

The Reading Mother

Being a mom is one of the most amazing things I have ever done.  However, I do continually worry that I'm not doing everything I need to be doing for Garrison.  Maybe it's a teacher thing?  I wonder if I am challenging him enough (are we having enough tummy time, practice sitting up time, sign language, you name it).  Anyway, one thing we have always done from the time he was literally a couple of days old (see picture below) was read to little Garrison.  It is something I am very passionate about - especially after five years of being a teacher.  I have to share this poem that I love by Strickland Gillilan.  So I am at least doing one thing right...   :)


I had a mother who read to me
Sagas of pirates who scoured the sea.
Cutlasses clenched in their yellow teeth;
"Blackbirds" stowed in the hold beneath.
I had a Mother who read me lays
Of ancient and gallant and golden days;
Stories of Marmion and Ivanhoe,
Which every boy has a right to know.
I had a Mother who read me tales
Of Gelert the hound of the hills of Wales,
True to his trust till his tragic death,
Faithfulness lent with his final breath.
I had a Mother who read me the things
That wholesome life to the boy heart brings-
Stories that stir with an upward touch.
Oh, that each mother of boys were such!
You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be --
I had a Mother who read to me.

Strickland Gillilan

4-Month Pictures

We had 4-month pictures made and the photographer said he was one of the cutest babies she had ever seen.  Of course, I have to agree. 

To view go to:

www.ramblinrosephotography.com

Once on the website go to the “Client Proofs” section and click on the “Babies, Children, and Families” category. You will see his gallery there and the password is:
Lindsey

Update

WOW!  What a crazy last few months.  Life has been great but really busy.  Garrison is doing great - he is such an answered prayer and he is so amazing!  I have decided not to go back to my teaching job.  I just didn't want to make the drive everyday and I didn't want to leave Garrison for that long during the day.  I am praying the perfect opportunity opens up for me - maybe part-time - hoping for a private school.  Jon takes the Bar Exam the end of July.  We are counting the days and we are so ready for it to be over!  I love him but he is an overachiever. :(  He is studying his tail end off - I know he will do great.  I miss him!

Garrison has his 4-month check-up coming up.  I hate those shots!  Praying everything goes good.  It's always fun to see how much he weighs and his "stats".  He has always been very "healthy".  His head size, height, and weight are almost off the charts.  The first few weeks was really hard - he had colic and being new parents we didn't always know if we were doing the right thing.  A lot of people and even family gave us lots of advice.  We did really well and didn't take it. :)  They only meant well I know.  I also read about 20 baby books (really at least 20) and we frequented our pediatrician the first few weeks.   Those two things helped the most.  I also know some amazing moms who I asked lots of questions (you know who you are).  So it was very nice at first couple of check-ups to hear how well he was doing. 

*My two favorite guys - they are looking in a mirror. :)