...makes me remember how much I love being a mommy to a little boy.
Whenever I am sewing or scrapbooking, LBB must have this train to play with. And roll. And throw onto the floor in an ever-continous game of "Mommy-pick-up."
And I adore it. :)
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday Nights
When I was in high school, Friday nights consisted of hanging out with my friends and flirting with boys (hey, I'm just being honest.)
In the early days of our marriage, Dear Sweet Hubby and I spent Friday nights out shopping and whatnot (and unfortunately, are still paying the price. Dumb credit cards.)
And now, as a mom and married gal, Friday nights have taken a decidely different turn.
Last night, Dear Sweet Hubby, LBB, and I went for a nice, relaxing evening walk. And I came back to....
Orzo pasta. All. Over. The. Living Room.
Yes, that's right. Apparently, Cat #2 decided that she would pull the garbage bag OUT of the cupboard, get stuck in the handle, freak out, and tear around the living room, dispelling it's dinnery contents everywhere.
I mean everywhere. Under the heater (we have radiant heat). ON the wall (yes, you read that right). Under the sofa, and somehow, under LBB's playthings. I moved the sofa to find our dimwitted Cat #2 hiding with the torn up bag stuck around her neck. (See, I used "dimwitted" in the most realistic sense.)
And the fun didn't end after I moved all the furniture and vacuumed the floor very thoroughly (thank goodness it wasn't a saucy meal.) After I got everything put where it was meant to be sans Orzo pasta, I went and found cat #2 and began to pick the Orzo that was stuck in her fur out. And...12 hours later, I am STILL finding pieces of Orzo in her thick fur.
Sigh. All I can do is chuckle.
In the early days of our marriage, Dear Sweet Hubby and I spent Friday nights out shopping and whatnot (and unfortunately, are still paying the price. Dumb credit cards.)
And now, as a mom and married gal, Friday nights have taken a decidely different turn.
Last night, Dear Sweet Hubby, LBB, and I went for a nice, relaxing evening walk. And I came back to....
Orzo pasta. All. Over. The. Living Room.
Yes, that's right. Apparently, Cat #2 decided that she would pull the garbage bag OUT of the cupboard, get stuck in the handle, freak out, and tear around the living room, dispelling it's dinnery contents everywhere.
I mean everywhere. Under the heater (we have radiant heat). ON the wall (yes, you read that right). Under the sofa, and somehow, under LBB's playthings. I moved the sofa to find our dimwitted Cat #2 hiding with the torn up bag stuck around her neck. (See, I used "dimwitted" in the most realistic sense.)
And the fun didn't end after I moved all the furniture and vacuumed the floor very thoroughly (thank goodness it wasn't a saucy meal.) After I got everything put where it was meant to be sans Orzo pasta, I went and found cat #2 and began to pick the Orzo that was stuck in her fur out. And...12 hours later, I am STILL finding pieces of Orzo in her thick fur.
Sigh. All I can do is chuckle.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Remember how I said we're changing things up?
One of the other little things we are changing is switching over from disposable diapers as our main source of baby waste management :) to cloth diapers. We plan on using disposables when we are out and about because, well, it's easier. But, since we are home more than out, this is going to be a fairly substantial change (and will be reflected in our budget as well, which is always a nice little perk!)
But, seeing as how I am...well, cheap...I coudn't bring myself to spend the money on storebought cloth all in one diapers. Yikes! They range in price from $15 to $20 PER DIAPER!!!!! I thought that was borderline highway robbery. So.
I pulled out my sewing machine. And I'm making his all in one cloth diapers. I designed them to grow with LBB.
I'm about this close to having all the little quirks out. It's been a learning experience, there is some stuff out on the web about it, but it is really more a task of figuring out what works best for my LBB. And, like I said, we are really close. The first diaper I made without PUL (a special waterproof fabric) leaked right away, big time. And it didn't fit 100% right for LBB. The second one I made with a removable soaker pad, and it worked a lot better because I used the PUL fabric and fitted it better. But, it still leaked on the edges. And the last one I made using a sewn in soaker pad did much much much better...but still a slight leak on some of the edges. I think this next one I make I will add a layer of PUL and use some PUL scraps to create a binding on the inner layer edges. I really think that will take care of the problem!
Whew. That is a lot of cloth diaper rambling. But, I just had to share...I'm loving making these for him, and LBB looks uber adorable with his little cloth diaper butt!!! :) Not to mention, he loves having them on!
But, seeing as how I am...well, cheap...I coudn't bring myself to spend the money on storebought cloth all in one diapers. Yikes! They range in price from $15 to $20 PER DIAPER!!!!! I thought that was borderline highway robbery. So.
I pulled out my sewing machine. And I'm making his all in one cloth diapers. I designed them to grow with LBB.
I'm about this close to having all the little quirks out. It's been a learning experience, there is some stuff out on the web about it, but it is really more a task of figuring out what works best for my LBB. And, like I said, we are really close. The first diaper I made without PUL (a special waterproof fabric) leaked right away, big time. And it didn't fit 100% right for LBB. The second one I made with a removable soaker pad, and it worked a lot better because I used the PUL fabric and fitted it better. But, it still leaked on the edges. And the last one I made using a sewn in soaker pad did much much much better...but still a slight leak on some of the edges. I think this next one I make I will add a layer of PUL and use some PUL scraps to create a binding on the inner layer edges. I really think that will take care of the problem!
Whew. That is a lot of cloth diaper rambling. But, I just had to share...I'm loving making these for him, and LBB looks uber adorable with his little cloth diaper butt!!! :) Not to mention, he loves having them on!
LBB here...
...and my mommy is letting me write to say that my goldfish Allis is lonely.
So, we are going to get her a new friend. Another fishie just like her. We already have some names in mind...and I think I know which one I am going to choose, but we aren't going to share until we know for sure.
She seems a little sad right now because she is all by herself.
I'm excited to get Allis a friend. I really like to watch her swim, and I think it will be even better to watch two fishies swim.
So, we are going to get her a new friend. Another fishie just like her. We already have some names in mind...and I think I know which one I am going to choose, but we aren't going to share until we know for sure.
She seems a little sad right now because she is all by herself.
I'm excited to get Allis a friend. I really like to watch her swim, and I think it will be even better to watch two fishies swim.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Homemade Baby Food...take 1
Dear Sweet Hubby and I have been making a few changes household wise with LBB...
One of them is slowly switching over to homemade baby food. Now, not to say we won't use the occasionaly store bought when we are out and about...but forthe most part, we want to be making homemade. So, yesterday, I made my first batch of homemade food for LBB.
We started out with carrots...because, well, LBB adores carrots. I'm not talking a lukewarm love for them...no sirree...this boy appreciates everything carrots have to offer. Sweet taste, bright color, and incredibly fun to blow raspberries with. :)
LBB watched as I made the homemade carrots, something he got a kick out of. I pureed them, put them in his food containers that I had washed from the store, and froze all but one. So...a bag of baby carrots (about $1) yielded...wait for it...EIGHT jars of baby food! Man, think of the money I'll save! And way better for him as well!!!!! (Especially once the carrots in our garden grow...we'll really be in business then.)
Last night, the first jar of carrots was his dinner, and I am very pleased to say, he ate them up. Did the baby bird open mouth pose and everything. :) The boy loved carrots before, but now, it's a darn near obsession! LOL!
Today we made apples...that is what is for dinner tonight. We'll see how it goes. There are so many recipes out there for babies that I am excited to try. I figure a recipe a day and our freezer will be well stocked in no time!
One of them is slowly switching over to homemade baby food. Now, not to say we won't use the occasionaly store bought when we are out and about...but forthe most part, we want to be making homemade. So, yesterday, I made my first batch of homemade food for LBB.
We started out with carrots...because, well, LBB adores carrots. I'm not talking a lukewarm love for them...no sirree...this boy appreciates everything carrots have to offer. Sweet taste, bright color, and incredibly fun to blow raspberries with. :)
LBB watched as I made the homemade carrots, something he got a kick out of. I pureed them, put them in his food containers that I had washed from the store, and froze all but one. So...a bag of baby carrots (about $1) yielded...wait for it...EIGHT jars of baby food! Man, think of the money I'll save! And way better for him as well!!!!! (Especially once the carrots in our garden grow...we'll really be in business then.)
Last night, the first jar of carrots was his dinner, and I am very pleased to say, he ate them up. Did the baby bird open mouth pose and everything. :) The boy loved carrots before, but now, it's a darn near obsession! LOL!
Today we made apples...that is what is for dinner tonight. We'll see how it goes. There are so many recipes out there for babies that I am excited to try. I figure a recipe a day and our freezer will be well stocked in no time!
Let me get a little off topic for a moment....
I don't do a lot of giveaway sweepstakes, but my friend Julia entered this, and I've been LOVING this stores dresses for a really long time that I had to enter as well. :) THey are doing a giveaway and here is the link...
http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2010/05/new-giveaway-shabby-apple.html
Have a great day!
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Have a great day!
Monday, May 17, 2010
We eat. We play. We laugh. We live.
Allow this to be my late Mother's Day post. :) Or perhaps my early birthday post.
Since the day we brought LBB home from the hospital (and what a joyous day it was!), life has never been the same. And, since I recently hit my "stride" as a mommy and Dear Sweet Hubby has hit his "stride" as a daddy, life is one exciting, joyful, memorable moment after another.
I'm sure you know what I mean by "stride"...when you have those days more often than not that you know you love that little baby so much, but "Why in the world did God trust me with this? How do I do this!?!?!" Those days when you try so hard but still have nothing done at the end of the day...and then...all of a sudden....
Life. Is. Easier.
You feel 10,000 times more confident in your parenting abilities. You actually get things done during the day. And you realize: "I can do this. And I can do this well!" That, my bloggy friends, is what I mean by hitting my "stride."So, since Dear Sweet Hubby and I have hit our stride, we are enjoying our moments with LBB even more...which, honestly, I didn't think was possible.
LBB and I spend our days blissfully (that is truly the best way to describe it.) Sure, there are rough days when he has three incredibly dirty diapers or he is a fussbucket for 2 hours at night because he just doesn't want to go to sleep. But even those moments make up the whole experience. And the whole experience is good!
I think back to what I would be doing a year ago. I was dreaming about what our days would be like. Worrying about how good a mom I would be. And anticipating the day I could hold LBB in my arms. And, now, thankfully, I get to cherish every moment of the day with him (even those 2 am cuddles). I know I am a good mom and have learned to stop doubting myself. And, I get to hold LBB in my arms and cuddle regularly! What could be better than that?
The answer, friends, is nothing. Nothing compares to holding your child in your arms and know that they have taken your heart and you'll never get it back or want it back. Nothng compares to sitting at the dining table as you feed your little one and chatter back in forth as carrots fly all over the place. And nothing...absolutely nothing...can compare to the joy I feel when LBB smiles at me and the serenity I feel when he falls asleep in my arms. :)
Since the day we brought LBB home from the hospital (and what a joyous day it was!), life has never been the same. And, since I recently hit my "stride" as a mommy and Dear Sweet Hubby has hit his "stride" as a daddy, life is one exciting, joyful, memorable moment after another.
I'm sure you know what I mean by "stride"...when you have those days more often than not that you know you love that little baby so much, but "Why in the world did God trust me with this? How do I do this!?!?!" Those days when you try so hard but still have nothing done at the end of the day...and then...all of a sudden....
Life. Is. Easier.
You feel 10,000 times more confident in your parenting abilities. You actually get things done during the day. And you realize: "I can do this. And I can do this well!" That, my bloggy friends, is what I mean by hitting my "stride."So, since Dear Sweet Hubby and I have hit our stride, we are enjoying our moments with LBB even more...which, honestly, I didn't think was possible.
LBB and I spend our days blissfully (that is truly the best way to describe it.) Sure, there are rough days when he has three incredibly dirty diapers or he is a fussbucket for 2 hours at night because he just doesn't want to go to sleep. But even those moments make up the whole experience. And the whole experience is good!
I think back to what I would be doing a year ago. I was dreaming about what our days would be like. Worrying about how good a mom I would be. And anticipating the day I could hold LBB in my arms. And, now, thankfully, I get to cherish every moment of the day with him (even those 2 am cuddles). I know I am a good mom and have learned to stop doubting myself. And, I get to hold LBB in my arms and cuddle regularly! What could be better than that?
The answer, friends, is nothing. Nothing compares to holding your child in your arms and know that they have taken your heart and you'll never get it back or want it back. Nothng compares to sitting at the dining table as you feed your little one and chatter back in forth as carrots fly all over the place. And nothing...absolutely nothing...can compare to the joy I feel when LBB smiles at me and the serenity I feel when he falls asleep in my arms. :)
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Guess what LBB did today?!?!
Allow me to brag for a bit.
This evening, when we got home from seeing his GiGi, he was not an iota of tired. So, I put him in front of THIS toy that he got from Santa for Christmas. And guess what...
He sat up by himself for easily 15-20 minutes completely unassisted!!!! And, to make it even more impressive, he was playing, spinning parts of the toy around, and opening and closing the storage bin. What a smartie!
Isn't that insane? I knew he was getting close to sitting on his own, and granted I don't think he could stay upright in the middle of the room with nothing to hold onto, but it's a start! He can sit by himself in the middle of the room, but he leans really far forward...almost to the point that his little chin is on his knees. :)
OK...that's all. I just had to brag a bit! I'm off to bed before LBB wakes up for his 2 am cuddles!
This evening, when we got home from seeing his GiGi, he was not an iota of tired. So, I put him in front of THIS toy that he got from Santa for Christmas. And guess what...
He sat up by himself for easily 15-20 minutes completely unassisted!!!! And, to make it even more impressive, he was playing, spinning parts of the toy around, and opening and closing the storage bin. What a smartie!
Isn't that insane? I knew he was getting close to sitting on his own, and granted I don't think he could stay upright in the middle of the room with nothing to hold onto, but it's a start! He can sit by himself in the middle of the room, but he leans really far forward...almost to the point that his little chin is on his knees. :)
OK...that's all. I just had to brag a bit! I'm off to bed before LBB wakes up for his 2 am cuddles!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
He is the raspberry king.
LBB has learned a new trick and perfected it.
It is the raspberry. He started doing it a few months ago...but then he got bored and it was phased out of his daily routine.
A few days ago, however, the raspberry made a comeback tour. And boy, is it more entertaining than ever. He could do the raspberry every waking moment...and I think he puts a pretty valiant effort in at doing just that. The other day he sat at the dining room table while we ate dinner doing a raspberry the whole half hour we were there. Today when we were out and about, he got to show off his raspberry to old coworkers of mine as well as complete strangers.
And it's quite the...shall, we say...wet, raspberry. There is literally spit flying everywhere. (It reminds me of Tim the Enchanter from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.) And the noise...he's got some pretty good soundin' raspberries.
But what else can I expect...he is clearly the Raspberry King. :)
It is the raspberry. He started doing it a few months ago...but then he got bored and it was phased out of his daily routine.
A few days ago, however, the raspberry made a comeback tour. And boy, is it more entertaining than ever. He could do the raspberry every waking moment...and I think he puts a pretty valiant effort in at doing just that. The other day he sat at the dining room table while we ate dinner doing a raspberry the whole half hour we were there. Today when we were out and about, he got to show off his raspberry to old coworkers of mine as well as complete strangers.
And it's quite the...shall, we say...wet, raspberry. There is literally spit flying everywhere. (It reminds me of Tim the Enchanter from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.) And the noise...he's got some pretty good soundin' raspberries.
But what else can I expect...he is clearly the Raspberry King. :)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
I'm 5 Months Old!
Hi world!
LBB here...I'm taking over this "monthday" post as my mommy calls it because she thinks it would be nice for everyone to hear the achievements from my point of view. And I like to share my opinions, so I took her up on the offer.
I turned 5 months today...and I've got to say, this is a pretty exciting world. Everyday I learn something new. Like today, I learned that carrots make really pretty pictures on mommy and daddy's dining table. Mommy says it is good she buys her furniture at IKEA...she's not concerned if I make a mess on it.
This past month I've been real busy. I'm still working on rolling, although I have to admit it is pretty boring. I've got the whole back to tummy thing worked out, but once I am on my tummy, I don't have a whole lot of interest in rolling back over. I really prefer to scoot. I can turn myself in almost a circle while I am on my tummy. I don't even really like to roll over all that much unless there is a toy that I really like...one of my favorite toys are these colorful monsters that my GiGi made for me. I have three of them, and two of them have names. One is the Numbered Licker (he's got a big tongue) and the other one is called Morris. We haven't thought of the right name for the other one.
One really big thing for me right now is that I am learning to drink from a sippy cup...I'm getting the hang of it, but I don't like that I have to work so hard to get my milk. And I'm also eating lots of solids...I've had pears, bananas, applesauce, sweet peas, apples and bananas, carrots, and peaches. Oh, and green beans. I didn't like those at all. Mommy says she doesn't blame me...she doesn't like them either. My favorites have to be applesauce and bananas. I eat oatmeal too, but that isn't very good. The only fun thing about oatmeal is that mommy lets me feed myself with the spoon when I have thicker oatmeal. I really like to feed myself. I get mad when mommy takes the spoon away. Really mad.
I'm still not sleeping the night through...I really like 2 AM cuddles. But, I stay in my crib all night, and Mommy says she is happy about that. I used to sleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed mostly, but they got me out of that habit. It's not too bad sleeping in my own crib at night. I've got my goldfish Allis in my room to keep me company. She is doing well. I think she is growing.
During the day I am taking more regular naps, but I don't sleep in the crib during the day. I only sleep on the couch. Mommy says as long as I sleep and let her get stuff done, she doesn't mind where I sleep during the day. She says that she likes to nap on the couch, so why shouldn't I. I agree.
My Mommy's cat (Cat #2) and I have become really good friends. She sits with me, lies by my feet when I take my naps, and I love to pet her. She also kisses my toes. She is a really fun cat. The other cat here (Cat #1) is slowly warming up to me...she let me pet her the other day!
Mommy says I am really getting a personality...she says I'm a cuddlebug, stubborn, have a little bit of a temper, and lots of other things. I'm more and more independent each day.
I like to color...which I know seems odd for a 5 month old, but Mommy got me THESE CRAYONS and I love to color pictures. The other day I drew Cat #2. She was sitting by me and I kept looking at her then looking down at my paper to draw her. Mommy says I have an artists temper because sometimes I throw the crayon when I am done with that color. She also has to make sure I have my George (my Mam paci) in my mouth so I don't eat the crayon.
Mommy told me to make sure I put a few facts in this post...so here they are: I am in 9 months clothes, with some 12 month clothes as well. But I can't wear 9 month shorts...they fit me in the waist, but my legs are a little short so I have to wear a smaller size short otherwise it just looks like I am wearing pants. My Mommy and Daddy think that is funny. She also thinks I weigh close to 20 pounds or so. Everybody tells me I am really big for my age, including my doctor.
Oh! I forgot one more thing! I've been playing a lot more outside. We've had really nice weather so I've been able to go to the park with my Mommy, Daddy, and Auntie. And I've been going to my Auntie's soccer games when I can, as well. I love to be outdoors. My PaPa and GiGi put a swing in their backyard for me...I really like that. And Mommy and Daddy have chairs for themselves on the patio and got me a matching chair. I like to sit out there.
I also like to watch the lawnmowers and the garbage man. I met the mailman the other day when my Grandma sent me a package in the mail. He was nice. And we started a veggie garden a week ago. We are growing everything from seeds, and we already have Sugar Snap Pea seedlings...Mommy says they will make great baby food for me since I like peas so much.
My Mommy made me this really cool tag toy...I really like to play with it. And we've gone to the aquarium a few more times. I love the turtles. I think they are my favorite. Daddy says when I am older and can take care of one that I can get a turtle. I can't wait. I like anything that lives in the water, even the sharks. Mommy says sharks are misunderstood and is making sure I learn the facts about them. She reads me books about sharks.
I really like any kind of book. We go to the library once a week and I leave with a pile of books to read. Each week we choose a different topic to learn about. I love looking at the pictures and sitting with my Mommy and Daddy while we read.
I can also stand and sit with help. I am almost able to sit by myself.
I think that's it...Mommy said if she thinks of anything else, she'll make a post in the next few days!
Goodnight everyone!
LBB here...I'm taking over this "monthday" post as my mommy calls it because she thinks it would be nice for everyone to hear the achievements from my point of view. And I like to share my opinions, so I took her up on the offer.
I turned 5 months today...and I've got to say, this is a pretty exciting world. Everyday I learn something new. Like today, I learned that carrots make really pretty pictures on mommy and daddy's dining table. Mommy says it is good she buys her furniture at IKEA...she's not concerned if I make a mess on it.
This past month I've been real busy. I'm still working on rolling, although I have to admit it is pretty boring. I've got the whole back to tummy thing worked out, but once I am on my tummy, I don't have a whole lot of interest in rolling back over. I really prefer to scoot. I can turn myself in almost a circle while I am on my tummy. I don't even really like to roll over all that much unless there is a toy that I really like...one of my favorite toys are these colorful monsters that my GiGi made for me. I have three of them, and two of them have names. One is the Numbered Licker (he's got a big tongue) and the other one is called Morris. We haven't thought of the right name for the other one.
One really big thing for me right now is that I am learning to drink from a sippy cup...I'm getting the hang of it, but I don't like that I have to work so hard to get my milk. And I'm also eating lots of solids...I've had pears, bananas, applesauce, sweet peas, apples and bananas, carrots, and peaches. Oh, and green beans. I didn't like those at all. Mommy says she doesn't blame me...she doesn't like them either. My favorites have to be applesauce and bananas. I eat oatmeal too, but that isn't very good. The only fun thing about oatmeal is that mommy lets me feed myself with the spoon when I have thicker oatmeal. I really like to feed myself. I get mad when mommy takes the spoon away. Really mad.
I'm still not sleeping the night through...I really like 2 AM cuddles. But, I stay in my crib all night, and Mommy says she is happy about that. I used to sleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed mostly, but they got me out of that habit. It's not too bad sleeping in my own crib at night. I've got my goldfish Allis in my room to keep me company. She is doing well. I think she is growing.
During the day I am taking more regular naps, but I don't sleep in the crib during the day. I only sleep on the couch. Mommy says as long as I sleep and let her get stuff done, she doesn't mind where I sleep during the day. She says that she likes to nap on the couch, so why shouldn't I. I agree.
My Mommy's cat (Cat #2) and I have become really good friends. She sits with me, lies by my feet when I take my naps, and I love to pet her. She also kisses my toes. She is a really fun cat. The other cat here (Cat #1) is slowly warming up to me...she let me pet her the other day!
Mommy says I am really getting a personality...she says I'm a cuddlebug, stubborn, have a little bit of a temper, and lots of other things. I'm more and more independent each day.
I like to color...which I know seems odd for a 5 month old, but Mommy got me THESE CRAYONS and I love to color pictures. The other day I drew Cat #2. She was sitting by me and I kept looking at her then looking down at my paper to draw her. Mommy says I have an artists temper because sometimes I throw the crayon when I am done with that color. She also has to make sure I have my George (my Mam paci) in my mouth so I don't eat the crayon.
Mommy told me to make sure I put a few facts in this post...so here they are: I am in 9 months clothes, with some 12 month clothes as well. But I can't wear 9 month shorts...they fit me in the waist, but my legs are a little short so I have to wear a smaller size short otherwise it just looks like I am wearing pants. My Mommy and Daddy think that is funny. She also thinks I weigh close to 20 pounds or so. Everybody tells me I am really big for my age, including my doctor.
Oh! I forgot one more thing! I've been playing a lot more outside. We've had really nice weather so I've been able to go to the park with my Mommy, Daddy, and Auntie. And I've been going to my Auntie's soccer games when I can, as well. I love to be outdoors. My PaPa and GiGi put a swing in their backyard for me...I really like that. And Mommy and Daddy have chairs for themselves on the patio and got me a matching chair. I like to sit out there.
I also like to watch the lawnmowers and the garbage man. I met the mailman the other day when my Grandma sent me a package in the mail. He was nice. And we started a veggie garden a week ago. We are growing everything from seeds, and we already have Sugar Snap Pea seedlings...Mommy says they will make great baby food for me since I like peas so much.
My Mommy made me this really cool tag toy...I really like to play with it. And we've gone to the aquarium a few more times. I love the turtles. I think they are my favorite. Daddy says when I am older and can take care of one that I can get a turtle. I can't wait. I like anything that lives in the water, even the sharks. Mommy says sharks are misunderstood and is making sure I learn the facts about them. She reads me books about sharks.
I really like any kind of book. We go to the library once a week and I leave with a pile of books to read. Each week we choose a different topic to learn about. I love looking at the pictures and sitting with my Mommy and Daddy while we read.
I can also stand and sit with help. I am almost able to sit by myself.
I think that's it...Mommy said if she thinks of anything else, she'll make a post in the next few days!
Goodnight everyone!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
A little thought before a monthday celebration...
5 Months. LBB will be 5 months tomorrow.
Time sure does fly, doesn't it? You know what's funny though? When I say 5 months, it sounds like such a short time...
But it doesn't feel like it's been a short time.
I can't imagine a day without LBB. Did we have a life before him? I feel like LBB has been with us forever...like there wasn't a time that we didn't get to enjoy his cuddles, smile when he laughs, and marvel at his growth.
I really think that is what is so amazing about being a parent...that no matter how young he may seem, it seems like he has always been with us. Even when he was just a twinkle in God's eye. But you know what...I suppose even before we found out we were pregnant, he was with us. He was with us in major life decisions we made. LBB was with us when the idea of being parents was just a dream. He was with us when I would drag Dear Sweet Hubby into Babies R Us years before we even tried to get pregnant! :) (What can I say...I'm a planner.)
So, on this monthday "eve" I sit here and think about how blessed we are to have something that makes us who we are. A family. Something that it seemed like we were always hoping for. Always praying for. And now that we are, something that seems like we've been all the time!
I look forward to celebrating LBB's monthday tomorrow...after all, he is almost half a year old already and the sweetest little guy we've ever met!
Time sure does fly, doesn't it? You know what's funny though? When I say 5 months, it sounds like such a short time...
But it doesn't feel like it's been a short time.
I can't imagine a day without LBB. Did we have a life before him? I feel like LBB has been with us forever...like there wasn't a time that we didn't get to enjoy his cuddles, smile when he laughs, and marvel at his growth.
I really think that is what is so amazing about being a parent...that no matter how young he may seem, it seems like he has always been with us. Even when he was just a twinkle in God's eye. But you know what...I suppose even before we found out we were pregnant, he was with us. He was with us in major life decisions we made. LBB was with us when the idea of being parents was just a dream. He was with us when I would drag Dear Sweet Hubby into Babies R Us years before we even tried to get pregnant! :) (What can I say...I'm a planner.)
So, on this monthday "eve" I sit here and think about how blessed we are to have something that makes us who we are. A family. Something that it seemed like we were always hoping for. Always praying for. And now that we are, something that seems like we've been all the time!
I look forward to celebrating LBB's monthday tomorrow...after all, he is almost half a year old already and the sweetest little guy we've ever met!
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