for our cousins Clay and Evy!
Read here to find out why.
Jack, Josie, and Kate
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The Highs and Lows of 18 months
Kate's Highs:
*Eating pb & j sandwiches, bananas, crackers, pancakes/waffles
*Playing outside
*Reading books
*Climbing - onto chairs, tables, stools, stairs, you name it
*Coloring
*the Wiggles
*Being pushed on her trike
*Music time at home
*Surprisingly, time away from home - church nursery, school nursery on Thursdays
*Bath time!
Kate's Lows:
*Being told "no"
*Not getting to do exactly what J/J do - card games, use markers, climb the playset
*Taking two naps each day - doesn't want to miss anything
*Getting molars - oh the drool and pain!
*Lowest point of the day - when Mommy is cooking dinner
*Communication problems - she has a handful of words and signs but gets frustrated when we don't understand her
Now that I am writing this I am so pleased that I came up with more highs than lows! It's been a rough month with our Kate but we are praying for joy and contentment for her. The great, yet challenging thing, about this little one is that she wears her emotions on her sleeve. So, when she is happy, she is so fun to be around and so dear. But when she is having a rough time it really affects all of us. We, of course, would never trade anything about her and love her deeply. At 18 months....she is high, she is low, but she is ours.
*Eating pb & j sandwiches, bananas, crackers, pancakes/waffles
*Playing outside
*Reading books
*Climbing - onto chairs, tables, stools, stairs, you name it
*Coloring
*the Wiggles
*Being pushed on her trike
*Music time at home
*Surprisingly, time away from home - church nursery, school nursery on Thursdays
*Bath time!
Kate's Lows:
*Being told "no"
*Not getting to do exactly what J/J do - card games, use markers, climb the playset
*Taking two naps each day - doesn't want to miss anything
*Getting molars - oh the drool and pain!
*Lowest point of the day - when Mommy is cooking dinner
*Communication problems - she has a handful of words and signs but gets frustrated when we don't understand her
Now that I am writing this I am so pleased that I came up with more highs than lows! It's been a rough month with our Kate but we are praying for joy and contentment for her. The great, yet challenging thing, about this little one is that she wears her emotions on her sleeve. So, when she is happy, she is so fun to be around and so dear. But when she is having a rough time it really affects all of us. We, of course, would never trade anything about her and love her deeply. At 18 months....she is high, she is low, but she is ours.
Friday, February 20, 2009
I Heart....
I like to stop and think about my many blessings as much as possible. Here are a few things that I am thankful for...
In honor of the month of February, I heart:
*Happy, healthy kids
*Laughing with Will (mostly at our happy kids, the Bachelor and Survivor)
*This gamer-after-his-dad's-own-heart.
*A healthy report for Kate today at 18 months.
*My parents who love our little family!
*A weekend retreat to be productive and rejuvenate the soul. What a great Valentines gift!
*An almost organized nursery for Sam. 8 more weeks and counting down...
In honor of the month of February, I heart:
*Happy, healthy kids
*Laughing with Will (mostly at our happy kids, the Bachelor and Survivor)
*This gamer-after-his-dad's-own-heart.
*A healthy report for Kate today at 18 months.
*My parents who love our little family!
*A weekend retreat to be productive and rejuvenate the soul. What a great Valentines gift!
*An almost organized nursery for Sam. 8 more weeks and counting down...
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Life
We are all doing well here at the LHIGP, thanks for asking. Somehow I missed the month of January but we are in full-fledged nesting mode around here...organizing, cleaning, decorating, and waiting for our little one. He is still set to make his appearance in April. Stay tuned for this little guy. I don't know that any baby has been so highly anticipated....we talk about him all the time, and Will and I are just beside ourselves to see his face.
Updates:
1. Will has been super dad/hubs lately...so patient with all my nesting needs and demands. He takes the kids to the library weekly, gives them baths when he is home in the evening, does Jack's Cubbies lessons/memorizations, and is truly impressing me on the grill! He plays in a basketball league on Monday nights and his team is undefeated so that's been fun for him.
2. I am 30 weeks pregnant and feeling it! I am totally psyched about scrapbooking for 3 days straight next weekend with BFF Lisa at the Creative Cottage in McKinney. Will and my folks will be entertaining and taking care of the kids. I love my new Elfa workstation and garage organization....thank you Will and Dad! Did I mention that I am nesting?
3. Jack is officially a reader. He wants to read and spell everything. We think he is so smart and funny. He is an avid gamer. We both play at least 5 board/card games with him daily. He loves to ride his bike and pretend that he is a variety of characters. I have caught myself just staring at him lately....sounds strange but I have been mesmerized by the boy that has replaced my first baby. He is a month away from being 5 and Will and I are stunned!
4. Josie has decided that she just wants to be "plain old Josie" and not be the funny girl. I guess we have laughed too much at her innocent silliness and comedy. I am a little sad about this because it means she is aware of what others think and I hope that no one has discouraged her beautiful carefree spirit. She and Jack are the same height but there is still nothing like a big Josie hug as she wraps her long arms and legs around you and rests her head on your shoulder.
5. Kate and I are struggling at the moment. She is discontent with life - teething, unable to communicate some of her desires, and has a cold. She is obsessed with belly buttons, books and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! When I sung to her tonight and prayed over her, I prayed for contentment for her. She is at a crossroads and I look forward to the other side! I can't believe that in 10 short weeks she will no longer be the baby of the family.
Life is good. Life is busy. Life is a gift.
Updates:
1. Will has been super dad/hubs lately...so patient with all my nesting needs and demands. He takes the kids to the library weekly, gives them baths when he is home in the evening, does Jack's Cubbies lessons/memorizations, and is truly impressing me on the grill! He plays in a basketball league on Monday nights and his team is undefeated so that's been fun for him.
2. I am 30 weeks pregnant and feeling it! I am totally psyched about scrapbooking for 3 days straight next weekend with BFF Lisa at the Creative Cottage in McKinney. Will and my folks will be entertaining and taking care of the kids. I love my new Elfa workstation and garage organization....thank you Will and Dad! Did I mention that I am nesting?
3. Jack is officially a reader. He wants to read and spell everything. We think he is so smart and funny. He is an avid gamer. We both play at least 5 board/card games with him daily. He loves to ride his bike and pretend that he is a variety of characters. I have caught myself just staring at him lately....sounds strange but I have been mesmerized by the boy that has replaced my first baby. He is a month away from being 5 and Will and I are stunned!
4. Josie has decided that she just wants to be "plain old Josie" and not be the funny girl. I guess we have laughed too much at her innocent silliness and comedy. I am a little sad about this because it means she is aware of what others think and I hope that no one has discouraged her beautiful carefree spirit. She and Jack are the same height but there is still nothing like a big Josie hug as she wraps her long arms and legs around you and rests her head on your shoulder.
5. Kate and I are struggling at the moment. She is discontent with life - teething, unable to communicate some of her desires, and has a cold. She is obsessed with belly buttons, books and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! When I sung to her tonight and prayed over her, I prayed for contentment for her. She is at a crossroads and I look forward to the other side! I can't believe that in 10 short weeks she will no longer be the baby of the family.
Life is good. Life is busy. Life is a gift.
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