January 2012
6 posts
Where is....???
Today i asked you a running list of things and you answered all of them correct you are so smart!!!
You pointed exactly to the things that i asked. i can’t even believe how much you know!! Where did you learn all this? mommy asked:
WHERE IS…?
Your hair
your ears
your feet
your nose
your belly
your arm
your kitchen
your doggy
Yoda!!
ball
books
truck
phone
toolbox
car...
coming up on 16months
Hi baby, its your momma here. The one that doesnt let you jump in the pile of clean laundry, the one who doesnt let you climb on the coffee table, the mean mom who doesnt let you pull clean clothes out of the closet. The even meaner mom who doesnt let you play in the refrigerator. I’m the one who scolds you for deliberatly throwing my phone on the ground.
im sorry for all those things,...
15months old & down came baby from the cradle.
confession #1 : I am a terrible blog-keeper-person. The reason i wrote nearly every day when i was pregnant was to spare my poor husband from 24/7 baby brain. I wrote my thoughts here, my updates and feelings. It was one of the greatest & most excellent things that I did while pregnant. I enjoy looking back at old posts and remembering how it felt to carry his life in my belly. An...
December 2011
1 post
5 things that bug me,daily.
I come across some seriously annoying things that really grind my gears.. ya know? i need to get these off my chest.
1) Selling stuff anywhere on the internet for way more than its worth— 500$ for your crappy couch on craigslist that you got as a hand-me-down from your 90 year old grandmother?? 250$ for that ring your ex-BF probably got out of a gumball machine???seriously your sh*t is not...
November 2011
1 post
our Journey
It all started with an FB chat—led to late nights and long chats. Winter nights of snuggling & watching movies.
talks of marriage & family.
Suddenly, a pregnancy, a wedding & our first little condo.
the next chapter begins with a move to a new city, a new state, a new place.
To be continued…
September 2011
2 posts
jumbled
Usually when i think about my current circumstance, i make an imaginary “list” of things. For example, whatever is “top priority” i tend to think about most often- or whatever happened most recently tends to consume my thoughts. But, lately everything is sort of blurred. Everything is so important. Everything is so urgent. Everything calls for our attention.
I’ve...
Does anybody hear her?
An update on recent events for those that care to know.
Let me say firstly, that i appreciate friends and family who truly care and are supporting and praying for our family in this rough time.
Long story short- since my last post ive had some complications, was sent to the ER and had to have a second surgery (repeat of the same procedure) to remove more “tissue” (i HATE the term...
August 2011
1 post
Too beautiful for earth..
Let me setup the background info and begin to tell the story of how we became grieving parents of our second baby, Liberty.
it was the week of june 21st and some funny things began to take place including leaking boobies, immediately I knew I was pregnant since it had been months since I breastfed my oldest son, Honor. The next day or so after suspicion we took a home pregnancy test and got two...
July 2011
1 post
Liberty.
Dear Liberty aka baby #2,
Im writing to you on this 4th of july mostly because I seemed it fitting to address you by your name on this special day. Your name. Means more than just its association with patriotism. It is a gift from the Lord that we have been given, that we can choose to do whats good and true, and just. Your name may mean many things to many people, but to me it means being able...
June 2011
2 posts
And so it begins.
Baby boy-
Here we are the eve of your 9 month birthday. we anticipated that there would be news, and oh my goodness did we get it. Without giving to many details, the Lord basically confirmed to us that we are indeed going to be shifting as a family very soon. We recently discovered I am carrying your baby brother or sister. (i think its a sister but we shall see)
With the news of a new arrival,...
A running list of everything but your (real) name.
Everyday i talk to you and you smile back at me as if you know exactly what “stinkerdoodle” means. you think its funny, and most of the time you respond with a heartfelt laughter or crawling excitedly to us.
so the past few days ive been thinking about the long list of nicknames you and everyone else has for you and here im going to compile a list so that someday i can look back and...
May 2011
3 posts
8 Months old
Today you are 8 months old. You are a big boy now. You can go anywhere your little feet desire. You can crawl amazingly well. It had a rough start but it was fun to watch you learn.
When you began to “scoot around” was immediatly after you learned to sit up well on your own. Once you mastered sitting up all by yourself you started to spin around to face in different directions....
Mommy brain on fashion.
Here is how my thoughts came together to form a great idea. (well-sorta)
It all started when i was browsing a mommy blog. I came across “tips on Thrifting.” Normally, i wouldn’t care much about how to rummage through old stuff that is no longer in style, frumpy, and usually smelly. As i was reading through this particular article, it actually caught my attention.
The tips...
April 2011
4 posts
Things i've learned since becoming a mom.
1. Sleep when you can. dont expect it too much.
2. Showers are a LUXURY.
3. You can either speed-eat, eat cold food, or eat with one hand
4. You are doomed to a pony tail.
5. good luck getting your Pre-baby body back.
6. scent is no longer your favorite body spray, you will always smell like formula, spit up and baby food.
7. Laundry? quadrupled.
8. Formula is not cheap.
9.Every person...
7 Months old
The other day you decided to scoot yourself over to Daddy’s game collection to see what sorts of fun is in store for you in the future. We also added an Xbox to our fun station.
As every mother, father and grandparent would say ..”Where did the time go!?” It seems like a lot of friends and family are re-expieriencing “baby stages” and we are all going through this...
New reasons to smile
My sweet boy,
You can sit up extremely well on your own now. you sit and play so nice with your toys (which is why i am able to type this) you hardly ever fall over unless you get to LAZY to hold your little self up any longer. The other day you even sat up in the sink and played with you bath toys while i scrubbed you down. The sunshine on your little face in the sink was priceless. What a...
A happy Half Birthday
Last Monday March 28th you turned 6 months old. i cannot believe it.
So we gathered friends and family for a small lunch after church on sunday.
There was lots of food, and laughs and cake!
The food list was as follows:
Half cans of pop
half corn on the cobs
half cupcakes
half eggs (deviled eggs)
mac n cheese
bbq chicken half sandwiches (we left them whole)
there were chips and...
March 2011
3 posts
1 tag
Moms know
It completely amazes me sometimes how in tune I am with this little guy.
For example,just a little bit ago, he started fussing at an unusual time. Immediately, I think “i bet he would be.more comfortable on his tummy”
Let me add that we’ve had him only sleeping on his back for months now.
So I walk over to his crib, and sure enough there ur is, half rolled over, struggling...
Rooted.
How could i not be jumping for joy everytime i see your little face?
This past weekend daddy and i had a winter retreat with our youth group. Long story, short, we learned that we are still learning to lean into the Lord.
The theme for the weekend was “staying rooted in God’s word”. in order to grow in faith we must seek him out daily and stay in his word. I believe that...
February 2011
3 posts
My sweet boy
Little man,
Today we shared a great First Valentines together. You daydreamed for awhile out the window, which just may have been that you were staring at the glowing white snow for awhile.
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Either way, you dont get to look outside much since we are stuck indoors all day due to the freezing temps! We watched tv, listened to music here and there, hugged and kissed on daddy, and then i...
Its a new dawn, its a new day
Every morning i get to wake up to the sweetest little face ive ever seen. Little boy, you make the world a little brighter and the moments a little sweeter.
Every single time i try to sleep at night, i think about all the ways i could be a better mommy… tomorrow.
So I’m starting a list. Because of you, i want to change my habits for the better.
1. Each morning (after your...
“Remember when we used to shower every day?”
– —Oh how the times (and our standards of cleanliness) have changed since becoming parents! (via gagadiaries)
January 2011
2 posts
1 tag
Oh the joy, where do I begin?
Each morning I am awakened by your little struggles and whines, and immediately I’m reminded that you are here with me. How did I get so lucky to be your momma?
I love your smile, you’d laugh, your overwhelmed-with- excitement face, and especially your jibber jabber.
I need you more than I ever thought I would need any person. Without you my life would not be whole. You are only 4...
November 2010
1 post
2 months later.
WOW! i havent updated in a very long time here. Ive been on cloud nine so long i forgot to come down and hit up my blog.
I absolutley cannot believe 2 months has passed since my baby was born. Next to meeting the love of my life and marrying the man of my dreams, this has been the most amazing 2 months i have ever expierienced in my life.
There are truly no words to describe the pure JOY when...
October 2010
2 posts
The day you were born.
You entered the world and brought me to tears last Tuesday night. You are Heaven sent, and bring me so much joy everytime i look in your little face. I thank God for letting me be your mommy.
I’ll try to tell you how you arrived, even though the expierience is kind of hazy now that you are here. The details just kind of faded to memory once you were in my arms.
Last Monday morning, we woke...
September 2010
8 posts
1 week overdue
hey baby boy.
we are continuing to wait patiently for you my dear, im gunna tell the midwife tomorrow that we want to wait for you. we are opting not to induce. If you are safe and warm in there, then im not gunna force you out. Whenever you are ready baby, we are all waiting to meet you! i love you!
feeling abit off
at first i thought it was the burger king chicken sandwich i had earlier for dinner. I started feeling abit sick. Then i thought …i ate hours ago, surerly i would have felt sick much earlier.
Then the sharp pain came. thats the best way to describe it. they feel similar to the false labor i had on monday, except the pain lasts a little longer. The baby moves a little when i have these pains...
sooo drained- 3 days overdue
The heat that we have had yesterday and today is not helpful at all. i constantly feel like showering just to cool off. Different parts of the house are hotter than others, sadly i cant lay in bed with my husband because its like a sauna in there. So im up late, frustrated and fat and sweating like a pig.
I dont like how irritated i am lately, but i spose i have an exscuse. I never thought i...
my family
I appreciate and love my family more and more every day. its apart of growing up i guess. You realize what is really important in life and cherish it. When we mature, we begin to see through people, recognize their faults, and love them anyway.
I dont know why it took me so long to grow up, but im loving every moment with my family. We dont know how long we have with our loved ones, and we have...
we are creeping up on Wednesday-i was due on...
Oh yes, ive pleaded with God and prayed nearly every night for a smooth labor and healthy baby. Leaving the whole pregnancy in his hands. Here we are 2 days passed due, frustrated, tired, bored, anxious, and going nearly insane. Every day is like big “?” and every night we are back to disappointment.
Being off work the past week has felt like the biggest waste of time. Definately...
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4 days til dd
Waiting…waiting…waiting..waiting.
Its getting pretty lame waiting this out since I was born ready for this day.
I’m well prepared, bring on the pain.
It’s hard to remember that Gods timing is perfect. He is in control, not me. I need to Find peace in his hands Instead I’m frustrated.. the past Month has been the hardest lesson in patience.
* deep breath*...
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Day 271
Oh my.9 days to go, I certainly hope baby doesn’t make us wait that long. I feel the weakest I’ve ever felt waking up today, I can’t believe it. It’s almost feels like Ive out all night partying, except its been 9 months and the queezy tummy is not quite as bad yet. But the aches and pains are comparable if not worse.my tummy has been hurting, they may be mild contractions...
17 days or less!
Dear baby,
You’re almost here! the days are flying by now, and you will be here any minute now. I am good and ready for you to arrive, and im good and ready to meet you!
You been squirming alot in there, i think you are trying to find your way out. i believe you are getting anxious too!
today i took another picture, because i still cant believe the rate at which ive grown, but i am glad...
August 2010
15 posts
We've finally reached September
Dear Honor,
It seems like this month would never get here. I can’t believe are just Days away from meeting you.
Its so funny how hindsight makes an incredibly long journey seem so short. The last 8+months have flown by faster than i ever thought.
Time has never been a REAL thing to your parents. Days can seem like months, months can seem like years, but now its as if everything can...
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Honor’s diaper party was a success!
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Swollen feet.26 days to go.
Today the swelling in my feet was pretty bad. I hope this does not progress. As I think it causes baby stress.
Tomorrow I see a dentist to hopefully take away this tooth pain. I’ve been dealing with it for weeks now and its awful. I hope this also is not adding stress to the baby.
Dear Lord please heal my body, from my tooth and achy jaw, to my swelling feet. Amen.
3 tags
28 days left
To my baby boy:
WOW the day is drawing near! You are almost here!! i think we are more prepared for you now than we have ever been. i can’t wait to hold yoU!
Today, daddy and i installed your carseat into the car, we are not experts in that area, aparently. We will have it checked by a pro before you ride in it :]
then i took some mommy time and went to the grocery store where i made...
Dear Baby: Starting With Baby Sign Language →
Welcome to guest blogger week. While I pretend to be a Spanish senorita with my little family for the next 10 days, I’ve got a line up of really fabulous bloggers who are going to keep this ship afloat in my absence. Hope you enjoy these posts as much as I do!
Love, M
I’ve been so interested…
day 249- wow! only 31 days to go!
31 days until the new man in my life will arrive. Yes. the little boy growing inside me is bound to be here any day now. He is definately running out of room in my belly, his little squirms are starting to really hurt! He is about done cookin’ thats for sure.
AHHHH i can hardly wait<3’
i love you so much already baby boy!
p.s. lets rock out this delivery, ill be strong so you can...
Day 243 -37 days to go!!
Momma has been getting more tired and more swollen than ever. It seems like these days won’t end.
When i think about you, i just get so anxious. I can’t wait to meet you! We got lots of things at the baby shower, and your area is all set up now . we are just playing the waititng game for your arrival!!
5 weeks to go!! we are so excited, we love you baby boy <3
love momma.