So it's been two full weeks since I hurt my back. I've been to the chiropractor four times and on the days that I see him I feel some relief, but then the next day it's almost worse. Something in my lower left area is locked up and he can't get it to loosen up. I limp terribly with every step on my left leg and it's getting so old. I would so appreciate if you would pray for me. I need it.
I am nesting. My back is reeeeeeeeeally slowing me down, but I am majorly motivated to do little organizing/cleaning projects around the house. It's not helping my back at all, because I have to force myself just to sit down and rest. But the fact that Baby will be here in about four weeks gets me moving!
Last night when reading with daddy before bed Lily requested the story of Jesus turning the water into wine and the story of the Resurrection. It warms my heart as she gets more familiar with her Bible and to see which stories she enjoys. Tonight she chose the story of Jonah and at the part where he decides to run away she said, "God always knows where we are!" It was precious.
Taylor is adding new words to his vocab all the time. Here are some of the newbies:
bus
happy
izza (pizza, formerly uppy)
ouch
Emo (Nemo)
Inc (says this when he wants to watch Monsters, Inc)
dow (down)
dot-er (cracker)
nanny (candy)
puppy
dote (coat)
toe (toast)
chee (cheeks)
ch (chin)
eye
sock
And get this! HE SINGS JESUS LOVES ME!!! He doesn't say every word but he says the ones that he can and it's awesome! I recorded a little of it with the video cam, but I'll try to catch it with my digital camera so that I can share it here. PRECIOUS!!!
Andy is glad that softball has started up, but the team has a few kinks to work out! They've lost 3 of 4 games but he's hopeful that they'll find their rhythm. =) I've taken the kids to the games the last two weeks, but we haven't stayed long because of my stupid back. Plus they need to get to bed anyway.
He has this weekend off and I'm excited about that! Another pair of hands (and a healthy back) to get things done around here!!! He's planning to take Lily on a daddy/daughter date and she's really excited. Today she said to me, "You and Taylor are gonna stay home, right mom?" She really enjoys one-on-one time and she needs it!
Baby Girl is due in 26 days. We think we have a name for her! Monday night (after softball) we spent some time talking about it and browsing names on the internet (again!!!) and discovered a name that we didn't realize each other liked. It came as a surprise to both of us! We both contemplated this name all the next day and checked in with each other that night. So far it's our top contender. But she still goes by Lulu. =)
She is going to share a room with her mom and dad for awhile. (Both L and T slept in our room for several months.) We're borrowing a bassinet from some friends and hope to keep her in there as long as possible. Today I moved the changing table into our room (I should have waited for Andy to get home and do it) and I have some baskets of her things on the shelves in our room. Little by little I'm feeling more prepared. I just can't believe she'll be here in less than a month!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Well that's just great
So it was Picture Day at preschool today and I totally forgot! Lily went to school in a Tinkerbell t-shirt over a long sleeve pink t-shirt, a denim skirt and pink tights.
It's not what I would have chosen had I remembered that it was Picture Day.
Fortunately, Lily loves what she's wearing today and couldn't have been happier. And years from now we can look back at the photo and know that she was delighted with her outfit.
So I just need to get over myself. And cross my fingers that I remember to put Kindergarten Picture Day on the calendar!
On the plus side, I did remember that her book order was due today. I'm 1 for 2. Yay me.
It's not what I would have chosen had I remembered that it was Picture Day.
Fortunately, Lily loves what she's wearing today and couldn't have been happier. And years from now we can look back at the photo and know that she was delighted with her outfit.
So I just need to get over myself. And cross my fingers that I remember to put Kindergarten Picture Day on the calendar!
On the plus side, I did remember that her book order was due today. I'm 1 for 2. Yay me.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Baby Update
If any of you read my blog when I was pregnant with Taylor you know that I did almost weekly updates. Not so much this time around. I feel badly for this baby! And I just want her to know that she is wanted and loved and that her birth is highly anticipated!!! =)
I was 35 weeks on Tuesday and here's what G.erber says is happening with Baby:
In week 35 the average baby weighs around 5 to 6 pounds and measures about 16 to 19 inches in length. Your baby will begin to gain weight more rapidly than ever before…adding about ½ to ¾ pound each week from this point forward. Healthy fat is being deposited all over your baby's body, especially around the shoulders. Because of her size, your baby may move around less as her surroundings become more cramped. Her head may be resting on your p.ubic bone (OUCH! No, thank you!!!) in preparation for labor and delivery.
Other developments taking place this week:
* Central nervous system will continue to mature.
* The lungs will most likely be fully developed by Week 35.
* Your baby develops daily activity cycles. You may notice she is often more active at night, when you're trying to rest.
* Even though they won't be considered full-term until the end of the 40th week, your baby's respiratory and digestive systems are nearly mature.
* Immune system starts to develop.
* Umbilical cord is now about 20 inches long and 1 to 2 centimeters in diameter. At birth it will be about 2 feet long and a ½ inch thick.
At this point I am really starting to feel full term and frustrated. I already told you about my p.ubic bone situation. Overall it's not as bad as it was a couple weeks ago, but still sore.
And then a week ago I did something to my back and it hasn't been right since. I've seen the chiropractor twice and he's trying to help me, but it is *so* sore. It makes me feel a little bit helpless, because even the most basic chores feel so hard to do - wrestling Taylor to change his diaper, laundry, climbing the stairs, getting the kids in and out of their carseats. I'm a pretty competent and independent person and it is hugely frustrating to not be able to do the things I usually do with ease.
I have occasional contractions and some Braxton Hicks which haven't been a big deal. But last night was a wild night of contractions - some of them pretty painful - so another five weeks or so of that doesn't thrill me.
My lightheadedness is so unpredictable. Sometimes I'll go for a few days without any, and then there are days like today when I feel lightheaded most of the time. That also makes it hard to accomplish much.
Swelling. Oh, my goodness. The swelling. You should have seen my ankles (or lack thereof) when we got home from Illinois. Two days in the car was brutal on the swelling. Today it's not so bad. I pulled off some very impressive swelling during my pregnancy with Lily. And then with Taylor I hardly had any at all. So, I'm thinking that since this is a girl I can look forward to some really nice looking ankles these last few weeks. I *am* thankful that it's flip flop season because my feet can just lop off the edges of my flip flops and I don't have to try to squeeze my feet into any actual shoes. =)
We still don't have a name for her. We talk about it a lot but we usually don't get anywhere. There is a name that Andy really likes and I just can't seem to love it. There is a name that I like a lot but he isn't going for it. And there is one name that we could both live with but we haven't felt like it's "the one". It's strange not to know what to call her because we had Lily and Taylor's names picked out much sooner than this. Stay tuned...
Does this post sound whiny? Sorry. You moms out there know what it's like toward the end! The days are flying by, though, and I know she'll be here before I know it. I truly can't wait to meet her!
I was 35 weeks on Tuesday and here's what G.erber says is happening with Baby:
In week 35 the average baby weighs around 5 to 6 pounds and measures about 16 to 19 inches in length. Your baby will begin to gain weight more rapidly than ever before…adding about ½ to ¾ pound each week from this point forward. Healthy fat is being deposited all over your baby's body, especially around the shoulders. Because of her size, your baby may move around less as her surroundings become more cramped. Her head may be resting on your p.ubic bone (OUCH! No, thank you!!!) in preparation for labor and delivery.
Other developments taking place this week:
* Central nervous system will continue to mature.
* The lungs will most likely be fully developed by Week 35.
* Your baby develops daily activity cycles. You may notice she is often more active at night, when you're trying to rest.
* Even though they won't be considered full-term until the end of the 40th week, your baby's respiratory and digestive systems are nearly mature.
* Immune system starts to develop.
* Umbilical cord is now about 20 inches long and 1 to 2 centimeters in diameter. At birth it will be about 2 feet long and a ½ inch thick.
At this point I am really starting to feel full term and frustrated. I already told you about my p.ubic bone situation. Overall it's not as bad as it was a couple weeks ago, but still sore.
And then a week ago I did something to my back and it hasn't been right since. I've seen the chiropractor twice and he's trying to help me, but it is *so* sore. It makes me feel a little bit helpless, because even the most basic chores feel so hard to do - wrestling Taylor to change his diaper, laundry, climbing the stairs, getting the kids in and out of their carseats. I'm a pretty competent and independent person and it is hugely frustrating to not be able to do the things I usually do with ease.
I have occasional contractions and some Braxton Hicks which haven't been a big deal. But last night was a wild night of contractions - some of them pretty painful - so another five weeks or so of that doesn't thrill me.
My lightheadedness is so unpredictable. Sometimes I'll go for a few days without any, and then there are days like today when I feel lightheaded most of the time. That also makes it hard to accomplish much.
Swelling. Oh, my goodness. The swelling. You should have seen my ankles (or lack thereof) when we got home from Illinois. Two days in the car was brutal on the swelling. Today it's not so bad. I pulled off some very impressive swelling during my pregnancy with Lily. And then with Taylor I hardly had any at all. So, I'm thinking that since this is a girl I can look forward to some really nice looking ankles these last few weeks. I *am* thankful that it's flip flop season because my feet can just lop off the edges of my flip flops and I don't have to try to squeeze my feet into any actual shoes. =)
We still don't have a name for her. We talk about it a lot but we usually don't get anywhere. There is a name that Andy really likes and I just can't seem to love it. There is a name that I like a lot but he isn't going for it. And there is one name that we could both live with but we haven't felt like it's "the one". It's strange not to know what to call her because we had Lily and Taylor's names picked out much sooner than this. Stay tuned...
Does this post sound whiny? Sorry. You moms out there know what it's like toward the end! The days are flying by, though, and I know she'll be here before I know it. I truly can't wait to meet her!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Fewer Words Wednesday
Lily is our resident artist. She *loves* to color and paint. She saw an episode of O.livia painting with a palette and has wanted a palette of her own ever since. I found one at M.ichael's for $0.99!!! She was so surprised and delighted! (She calls it a "pally". It's adorable.) Awhile back I went to a J.oAnne's going out of business and bought a bunch of paints and brushes on clearance for 70% off! It thrills me when I can find inexpensive art supplies for her.
Trying out the palette for the first time. =)
I also found some little canvases on sale for cheap and she enjoys painting on those too.
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He climbed up into the rocker in his room and I thought he was just too cute sitting there reading Goodnight Moon.
He sometimes likes taking care of Lily's baby dolls and was pushing one around in the stroller the other day. Adorable.
Trying out the palette for the first time. =)
I also found some little canvases on sale for cheap and she enjoys painting on those too.
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He climbed up into the rocker in his room and I thought he was just too cute sitting there reading Goodnight Moon.
He sometimes likes taking care of Lily's baby dolls and was pushing one around in the stroller the other day. Adorable.
He pushes a little step stool up to the counters now just to see what's up there. It makes it even more important for me to not leave knives or my morning coffee or anything else dangerous where he can reach it! Here he is "helping" daddy clean the counters. (Andy's face looks grumpy, but I promise he wasn't.) =)
He thinks he's big stuff.
He thinks he's big stuff. He's right.
Where has the time gone?!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Check it out!
My new blog is up! Whadaya think??? A HUGE thank you to Jackie at Memories by Design for creating this new look for me. I love it!
She was just so much fun to work with and made the whole process so easy-breezey! She listened to my likes and dislikes and was open to all my input. And I'm delighted with the outcome!
If you're considering a new look for your blog I can't recommend Jackie highly enough! She's a pleasure to work with and her prices are so reasonable.
I saw a Blue Jay today! On the way home from dropping Lily off at preschool he flew from the ground up into a tree. I don't really enjoy birds (and by "don't really enjoy" I mean not at all and they scare me a little), but he was a GORGEOUS bird! Wow.
Lily's 5th birthday is two months from today! Oh. My. Word. She had a princess theme last year, but is still very much into princesses and wants another princess party this year. =) I've actually already started working on it a little because I know that once Baby gets here we'll be adjusting to our new normal and things will be a little chaotic.
I think Taylor may be getting some teeth. He has had some reeeeeeeeeally crabby episodes/meltdowns in the last few days (uncharacteristic for him) and has been waking up even earlier than usual. The only thing we can figure is teeth.
My due date is six weeks from yesterday! 41 days from today! DO YOU BELIEVE IT? Am I the only one who thinks this pregnancy has gone super fast??? Good gravy. Of course I'm super excited to meet her. Daughter #2. I'm also a little freaked out about the idea of being a mother of three! THREE! When did this happen? How is it possible for me to have three kids? We're raising an actual family! We're not messin' around! Or we are - depending how you look at it. ;)
Softball starts on Monday. Andy is pretty excited. I'm cautiously excited about taking the kids to the games. I know they'll have fun, but I'm pretty sure I'll be exhausted. Taylor wants to be out on the field so bad and doesn't understand why he can't be. I think I'll be doing a lot of chasing. Lily just hopes that all of her daddy's games will be on the fields close to the playground so that she can play! =) I don't know how many games we'll get to after Baby arrives. We'll see...
I'm going to Illinois for my grandma's funeral. I just don't know for sure which day I'm leaving or which children I'm taking, if any. My dad is already down there and my mom will be riding with me. My sister and Bryan will be flying down on Saturday thanks to his airline connections! It sounds like it's going to be a HUGE family reunion as all seven of Adele's children and many of her 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren will be there. I'm excited to see these people and to celebrate the life of this lady that is so beloved to all of us.
All the cousins will be singing this song together at the service:
I hope it'll be beautiful.
She was just so much fun to work with and made the whole process so easy-breezey! She listened to my likes and dislikes and was open to all my input. And I'm delighted with the outcome!
If you're considering a new look for your blog I can't recommend Jackie highly enough! She's a pleasure to work with and her prices are so reasonable.
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I saw a Blue Jay today! On the way home from dropping Lily off at preschool he flew from the ground up into a tree. I don't really enjoy birds (and by "don't really enjoy" I mean not at all and they scare me a little), but he was a GORGEOUS bird! Wow.
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Lily's 5th birthday is two months from today! Oh. My. Word. She had a princess theme last year, but is still very much into princesses and wants another princess party this year. =) I've actually already started working on it a little because I know that once Baby gets here we'll be adjusting to our new normal and things will be a little chaotic.
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I think Taylor may be getting some teeth. He has had some reeeeeeeeeally crabby episodes/meltdowns in the last few days (uncharacteristic for him) and has been waking up even earlier than usual. The only thing we can figure is teeth.
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My due date is six weeks from yesterday! 41 days from today! DO YOU BELIEVE IT? Am I the only one who thinks this pregnancy has gone super fast??? Good gravy. Of course I'm super excited to meet her. Daughter #2. I'm also a little freaked out about the idea of being a mother of three! THREE! When did this happen? How is it possible for me to have three kids? We're raising an actual family! We're not messin' around! Or we are - depending how you look at it. ;)
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Softball starts on Monday. Andy is pretty excited. I'm cautiously excited about taking the kids to the games. I know they'll have fun, but I'm pretty sure I'll be exhausted. Taylor wants to be out on the field so bad and doesn't understand why he can't be. I think I'll be doing a lot of chasing. Lily just hopes that all of her daddy's games will be on the fields close to the playground so that she can play! =) I don't know how many games we'll get to after Baby arrives. We'll see...
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I'm going to Illinois for my grandma's funeral. I just don't know for sure which day I'm leaving or which children I'm taking, if any. My dad is already down there and my mom will be riding with me. My sister and Bryan will be flying down on Saturday thanks to his airline connections! It sounds like it's going to be a HUGE family reunion as all seven of Adele's children and many of her 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren will be there. I'm excited to see these people and to celebrate the life of this lady that is so beloved to all of us.
All the cousins will be singing this song together at the service:
I hope it'll be beautiful.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Adele Rose Cross
II Timothy 4:6-8 ~ "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Friday, July 17, 2009
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Today at 12:30 my grandma Adele went to be with the Lord. Her funeral will be Saturday morning.
What a blessing to be her granddaughter. She was a remarkable woman. She was a spunky, funny, feisty, loving, praying, godly grandma. She had a lot of personality packed into her small frame. (I did not inherit her petite gene!!!) I have great memories of laughing with her. She and grandpa had a lake cabin where we visited them many summers. I remember playing Uno, Chicken Foot, and Mexican Train. And eating blueberry pancakes (made by my grandpa Curt). And Raisin Nut Bran. I remember her singing hymns while working in the kitchen. I remember her picking up daddy long leg spiders by one leg and talking to them in a sweet voice, reminding them that they belong outside. I remember her enjoying the hummingbirds and chipmunks at the lake. I remember her tender heart and saw her get teary many times. I remember getting birthday cards and letters from her all signed the same way - Love and Prayers, Grandma.
I'm so thankful for her influence in my life. And her love. And for her faithful prayers. I can't imagine all that God has done for me as a direct result of her prayers!
I miss her, but I am SO glad that she is whole and perfect in the presence of Jesus! She isn't suffering any more and she isn't trapped in her broken brain. No more confusion. No more pain! No more tears! She is with her Jesus!
The pictures below were taken during visits to her nursing home in Illinois. I'm *so* glad that Lily and Taylor got to meet her and that she got to see my babies.
Please be praying for my grandpa Curt. He has loved her and cared for her well, particularly during her battle with dimentia the past decade or so.
Sunday, June 15, 20084 Generations (and Taylor in my tummy)
Friday, July 17, 2009
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Lyrics ~ Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply, Alleluia!
Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply, Alleluia!
Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened Paradise, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened Paradise, Alleluia!
Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once He all doth save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Foll'wing our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia!
Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia!
Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!
Hail the Resurrection, thou, Alleluia!
King of glory, soul of bliss, Alleluia!
Everlasing life is this, Alleluia!
Thee to know, Thy power to prove, Alleluia!
Thus to sing, and thus to love, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once He all doth save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Foll'wing our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia!
Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia!
Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!
Hail the Resurrection, thou, Alleluia!
King of glory, soul of bliss, Alleluia!
Everlasing life is this, Alleluia!
Thee to know, Thy power to prove, Alleluia!
Thus to sing, and thus to love, Alleluia!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
When will she arrive??? (updated)
I'm hearing that the link isn't working. Try this instead: Go to http://www.expectnet.com
On the left side of the screen you should see a little box where you can enter the name of our game which is BeckerBaby3. It is case sensitive, so please enter it exactly. Hope that works!!! Thanks again for participating! =)
Use this link to participate in my online baby pool!
I believe you'll be asked to enter your name, and then guess Baby Girl's weight, length and birthdate/time.
So, just for your information. Here is the info for my first two babies:
Lily: 7 pounds 4 ounces
Born 5 days after her due date
Taylor: 8 pounds 14 ounces
Born on his due date
Okay, friends! It's group participation time!!! Head over to the poll and make your guess!
p.s. there is no prize for the winner. just the satisfaction of being brilliant.
On the left side of the screen you should see a little box where you can enter the name of our game which is BeckerBaby3. It is case sensitive, so please enter it exactly. Hope that works!!! Thanks again for participating! =)
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Use this link to participate in my online baby pool!
I believe you'll be asked to enter your name, and then guess Baby Girl's weight, length and birthdate/time.
So, just for your information. Here is the info for my first two babies:
Lily: 7 pounds 4 ounces
Born 5 days after her due date
Taylor: 8 pounds 14 ounces
Born on his due date
Okay, friends! It's group participation time!!! Head over to the poll and make your guess!
p.s. there is no prize for the winner. just the satisfaction of being brilliant.
The baby of the family
for approximately six more weeks! It makes me so emotional to think that my baby boy is about to be a big brother. He will no longer be the baby of the family.
These nearly two years have been so special. Taylor changed our family in big ways! He is an amazing, charming, lovable little guy and we couldn't imagine life without him.
He made me a mother of two and Andy a father of two.
He made us the parents of a son.
He made Lily a big sister.
He put me through my longest period of sleep deprivation ever by not sleeping through the night consistently until he was 11 months old.
He nursed until just after his first birthday.
He broke his right leg just after his first birthday.
He split his right eyebrow open a couple months later.
He is allergic to eggs which caused big changes! While I was nursing I had to eliminate eggs from my diet. And now I am vigilant about what he eats.
He loves his pacifier unlike his sister who never took one.
He is attached to two blue blankies and carries them around throughout the day. And sleeps with them. It's reminiscent of Linus.
He still takes a bottle.
He is all boy and makes boy noises which nobody taught him.
He loves balls. He has a good arm and people can't believe how well he throws and catches for his age.
He has huge, chubby feet and it's hard to find shoes for him.
He loves to take baths and runs to the tub when I say it's bath time.
He puts up very little fuss when it's bedtime. Usually he waves to say nigh-night and is quite ready to go. He goes down about 7 and is up between 6 and 7. And when I say between 6 and 7 I mean 6:01.
He currently takes a great afternoon nap - about two hours or so. His big sister took about a one-hour nap at this age. =) He also likes to stay in his crib for awhile and have some "alone time". =) Once I hear that he's awake I usually give him about ten minutes before I go get him. Otherwise he's a little grouchy.
He likes Mickey and Minnie Mouse. His big sister also has a Daisy Duck that he thinks is pretty neat. And she has a baby doll that he sometimes likes to carry around and give a pacifier to.
He wants to do whatever his big sister is doing. Therefore, he is done sitting in a high chair or booster. Occasionally I still try to put him in there to keep him confined during a meal (less stress for me) and he gets pretty mad. He prefers to sit in a "big person chair" like Lily.
He walks up and down the stairs and has for several months. IT MAKES ME SO NERVOUS. I finally gave up trying to get him to crawl on his tummy, because he simply wants to do it the big kid way.
He likes to sit at the kitchen table and color with Lily.
He is a big fan of his daddy. When he hears Andy come home from work he usually shouts, "Daddy!" and runs toward the door. The two of them do lots of wrestling and playing. He also recognizes Andy's workplace and points and says, "Daddy!" when we pull into the parking lot to visit.
He loves his grandparents and gets very excited to see them.
He's more cuddly than Lily ever was at this age. He's definitely getting more independent, but he'll still sit with me for minutes at a time just to snuggle. I. Love. It.
He went through a phase this year where he had a hard time being left in the nursery during church or MOMS. It seems like he's coming out of it and does much better getting dropped off lately - I attribute that partly to the fact that he's getting more familiar with the people that are in there watching him. But having my child cry when I left was new for me because Lily never cared! Her attitude was, "See ya later, Mom!" I have to admit that it was hard to walk away and leave him in tears. But we both survived!!! =)
He's very friendly and is starting to say hi to people at the grocery store, church, or wherever.
He is a SMILEY kid. He just has a great, pleasant nature and is a pretty happy kid.
He likes to brush his teeth.
He folds his hands nicely when we pray and loves to say with enthusiasm, "Amen!".
He sometimes comes into the bathroom with me (going in there alone is a rare and special occasion for me) and helps me pull my pants up! It is HILARIOUS. Such a helpful child. =)
He likes to close doors. That includes the dishwasher and washer/dryer.
He sometimes runs his fork through his hair during meals. Drives. Me. Crazy.
He likes to wash his hands.
He likes things to be in their place and is good at picking up toys. He recently accidentally knocked a container of markers off the kitchen table. He immediately got down off his chair and picked them up without being asked.
He likes to put things in the garbage. Most of the time this is pretty helpful. Other times we find things like spoons in the trash. =)
He likes shoes and likes to wear other people's shoes.
When we're ready to go somewhere he runs to get his shoes and sometimes brings me his coat, too.
He usually doesn't like when we leave Lily at preschool and has cried as we've driven off.
He is adding words to his vocabulary. Here are some of the newer ones:
hi
bye
ow
puppy
on
oat (out)
doe (door)
dar (car)
gakey (blankie)
chup (ketchup)
oop (hoop)
be (please)
a-ee (thank you)
baby
bo (bowl)
egg (thanks to Easter!)
chetch (catch)
Ninnie (this is both Mickey and Minnie)
Nana (princess tianna - can you tell that he's seen the movie with Lily once or twice??? the poor boy has seen a few princess movies!)
chubby (his sister taught him this one and it is one of his favorites to say! he says it often!!!)
bubbo (bubbles)
la-lu (love you, formerly ollie)
lellow (this is both "color" and "yellow")
Silly baby playing with one of daddy's hats
Wearing my shoes around the house
Getting kisses from his sister. Most of the time this is okay with him. Once in awhile he whacks her.
Wearing pretty beads because Lily was doing it, too. You can see another little boo-boo on his forehead. He got this one on Palm Sunday morning just tripping and falling into something.
Easter Sunday
Watching him carry that basket around and hunt for eggs is one of the cutest things I have ever seen. He was so precious.
My precious-about-to-be-a-big-brother-turning-two-in-July-boy!
These nearly two years have been so special. Taylor changed our family in big ways! He is an amazing, charming, lovable little guy and we couldn't imagine life without him.
He made me a mother of two and Andy a father of two.
He made us the parents of a son.
He made Lily a big sister.
He put me through my longest period of sleep deprivation ever by not sleeping through the night consistently until he was 11 months old.
He nursed until just after his first birthday.
He broke his right leg just after his first birthday.
He split his right eyebrow open a couple months later.
He is allergic to eggs which caused big changes! While I was nursing I had to eliminate eggs from my diet. And now I am vigilant about what he eats.
He loves his pacifier unlike his sister who never took one.
He is attached to two blue blankies and carries them around throughout the day. And sleeps with them. It's reminiscent of Linus.
He still takes a bottle.
He is all boy and makes boy noises which nobody taught him.
He loves balls. He has a good arm and people can't believe how well he throws and catches for his age.
He has huge, chubby feet and it's hard to find shoes for him.
He loves to take baths and runs to the tub when I say it's bath time.
He puts up very little fuss when it's bedtime. Usually he waves to say nigh-night and is quite ready to go. He goes down about 7 and is up between 6 and 7. And when I say between 6 and 7 I mean 6:01.
He currently takes a great afternoon nap - about two hours or so. His big sister took about a one-hour nap at this age. =) He also likes to stay in his crib for awhile and have some "alone time". =) Once I hear that he's awake I usually give him about ten minutes before I go get him. Otherwise he's a little grouchy.
He likes Mickey and Minnie Mouse. His big sister also has a Daisy Duck that he thinks is pretty neat. And she has a baby doll that he sometimes likes to carry around and give a pacifier to.
He wants to do whatever his big sister is doing. Therefore, he is done sitting in a high chair or booster. Occasionally I still try to put him in there to keep him confined during a meal (less stress for me) and he gets pretty mad. He prefers to sit in a "big person chair" like Lily.
He walks up and down the stairs and has for several months. IT MAKES ME SO NERVOUS. I finally gave up trying to get him to crawl on his tummy, because he simply wants to do it the big kid way.
He likes to sit at the kitchen table and color with Lily.
He is a big fan of his daddy. When he hears Andy come home from work he usually shouts, "Daddy!" and runs toward the door. The two of them do lots of wrestling and playing. He also recognizes Andy's workplace and points and says, "Daddy!" when we pull into the parking lot to visit.
He loves his grandparents and gets very excited to see them.
He's more cuddly than Lily ever was at this age. He's definitely getting more independent, but he'll still sit with me for minutes at a time just to snuggle. I. Love. It.
He went through a phase this year where he had a hard time being left in the nursery during church or MOMS. It seems like he's coming out of it and does much better getting dropped off lately - I attribute that partly to the fact that he's getting more familiar with the people that are in there watching him. But having my child cry when I left was new for me because Lily never cared! Her attitude was, "See ya later, Mom!" I have to admit that it was hard to walk away and leave him in tears. But we both survived!!! =)
He's very friendly and is starting to say hi to people at the grocery store, church, or wherever.
He is a SMILEY kid. He just has a great, pleasant nature and is a pretty happy kid.
He likes to brush his teeth.
He folds his hands nicely when we pray and loves to say with enthusiasm, "Amen!".
He sometimes comes into the bathroom with me (going in there alone is a rare and special occasion for me) and helps me pull my pants up! It is HILARIOUS. Such a helpful child. =)
He likes to close doors. That includes the dishwasher and washer/dryer.
He sometimes runs his fork through his hair during meals. Drives. Me. Crazy.
He likes to wash his hands.
He likes things to be in their place and is good at picking up toys. He recently accidentally knocked a container of markers off the kitchen table. He immediately got down off his chair and picked them up without being asked.
He likes to put things in the garbage. Most of the time this is pretty helpful. Other times we find things like spoons in the trash. =)
He likes shoes and likes to wear other people's shoes.
When we're ready to go somewhere he runs to get his shoes and sometimes brings me his coat, too.
He usually doesn't like when we leave Lily at preschool and has cried as we've driven off.
He is adding words to his vocabulary. Here are some of the newer ones:
hi
bye
ow
puppy
on
oat (out)
doe (door)
dar (car)
gakey (blankie)
chup (ketchup)
oop (hoop)
be (please)
a-ee (thank you)
baby
bo (bowl)
egg (thanks to Easter!)
chetch (catch)
Ninnie (this is both Mickey and Minnie)
Nana (princess tianna - can you tell that he's seen the movie with Lily once or twice??? the poor boy has seen a few princess movies!)
chubby (his sister taught him this one and it is one of his favorites to say! he says it often!!!)
bubbo (bubbles)
la-lu (love you, formerly ollie)
lellow (this is both "color" and "yellow")
Silly baby playing with one of daddy's hats
Wearing my shoes around the house
Getting kisses from his sister. Most of the time this is okay with him. Once in awhile he whacks her.
Wearing pretty beads because Lily was doing it, too. You can see another little boo-boo on his forehead. He got this one on Palm Sunday morning just tripping and falling into something.
Easter Sunday
Watching him carry that basket around and hunt for eggs is one of the cutest things I have ever seen. He was so precious.
My precious-about-to-be-a-big-brother-turning-two-in-July-boy!We love you so much, Taylor! You are a delight and a gift from the Lord!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Oh my
The following conversation between me and my daughter took place on Wednesday afternoon.
Warning: Contains "personal" words.
Might make you uncomfortable.
That's life.
I'm sorry.
Lily: Mom, why do you have fuzz on your butt?
Me: (Took me about three seconds to realize what she meant!) Um, do you mean hair?
Lily: Yeah, hair.
Both of us: Giggling hysterically! Me laughing because you truly never know what your kids will say and it struck me SO FUNNY. Lily laughing because I was laughing.
A moment later...
Me: Um, well, that's the way God designed my body. When you grow up and become a woman hair will grow on your butt, too.
Lily: I DON'T LIKE HAIR TO GROW THERE!!!
Warning: Contains "personal" words.
Might make you uncomfortable.
That's life.
I'm sorry.
***
Lily: Mom, why do you have fuzz on your butt?
Me: (Took me about three seconds to realize what she meant!) Um, do you mean hair?
Lily: Yeah, hair.
Both of us: Giggling hysterically! Me laughing because you truly never know what your kids will say and it struck me SO FUNNY. Lily laughing because I was laughing.
A moment later...
Me: Um, well, that's the way God designed my body. When you grow up and become a woman hair will grow on your butt, too.
Lily: I DON'T LIKE HAIR TO GROW THERE!!!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Lily behind the camera
Lily likes to take pictures. On this particular afternoon she took the following pictures over the course of about 45 minutes. It's so fun to see what she ends up shooting. I particularly enjoy the ones she took of herself!
WARNING: There are some very attractive photos of me . Don't say you weren't warned. =)
Resting my eyes. It happens. =)
Unloading the dishwasher. In case you were wondering.
WARNING: There are some very attractive photos of me . Don't say you weren't warned. =)
Resting my eyes. It happens. =)
Unloading the dishwasher. In case you were wondering.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
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