John David and me 6 weeks postpartum I have returned to wearing make-up –finally– but my hair straightener will probably be completely rusted before it sees usage again! I just love this little outfit. By the way, after Daniel the Chubby it’s nice to have a baby who can fit into newborn socks! He’s still grow-grow-growing, and he still looks like Joshua to me. ********* The New Normal It’s been 7 weeks now, and I’m not […]
» Read moreIf you have read the blog lately you know I have had a hard time with anemia for a while. Have you ever woken up one morning feeling miraculously better?? I had that happen today! (Praise the Lord!) The iron supplements are working, and I can’t tell you how exciting that is. I was able to actually work today, and when I say work, I do mean work. I just refuse to call myself a stay at home […]
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For six weeks I’ve been dragging around this house like a zombie I kept thinking of six weeks as the magical mark I needed to make it to, and then things would be better. Last week was rough, and I began to have my doubts about that…Recovering from the c-section is no joke. Then today good things happened! No, not sleep…..I wish….. This morning, before I even got out of bed, I prayed that my 6 week […]
» Read more….because sometimes reality looks like this Phew! What a week. I usually live for the weekend, but this weekend Alan had to work on Saturday too, leaving me looking like John David does in the photo above! With Alan gone 11 hours/day and my mom gone, and still in recovery from the c-section, this week was one I will choose to never remember. Next week doesn’t look much better, but at least it will end at Friday. […]
» Read moreBrotherly Love John David enjoys looking out the window. 5 weeks old Do any of you feel as tired as I do right now? Now before I start to whine, I will say that we had a break through last night. “Bobby” usually sleeps 1 or 2 four hour stretches at night, and that’s the most rest that I get….. BUT last night, he slept SIX HOURS. I fed him at 9:40pm, and he didn’t […]
» Read more4 1/2 weeks. This Sunday I went back to Sunday School for the first time, had friends over for lunch, and went to our Supper Club for a bit that evening. It was a BIG day, and by Monday night I was exhausted, but it was worth it. Apparently this is my go-to postpartum dress b/c this is me 2 years ago, with Daniel 4 1/2 weeks after his birth. The baby is now officially 5 weeks old. […]
» Read moreJohn David is now 1 whole month old!! He has grown enough to way make up for being born the smallest brother. The boy really is 23 1/2 inches long. He must be. His 0/3 month sleepers are getting too short. Can you believe that? Summer is going full force. I suppose it has been for a while….only I am just now noticing it. Another crazy thing to blame on my postpartum state. Parenting during the summer is a very […]
» Read moreThe boys got to meet their very first first cousin this week. And I got to meet my very first nephew!! Now I really feel like an aunt. : ) Cousins are such an important part of growing up. I mean family gatherings are a given every year. For kids those can mean great, fun learning experiences…..or they can be a real snooze- fest when there are no other kids around. In the absence of cousins, kids typically end […]
» Read moreThis weekend the kids and Alan went to a family reunion in Georgia. So here I will attempt to tell you about a weekend…..that I wasn’t actually a part of! Ha! I’ve heard the story from several sources, and it sounds like a good time was had by all. They stayed at a park that boasted such amenities as spacious cabins and on-site alligators! To all of you that were there: I so wish I could’ve been there. Next year!! […]
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John David, 3 1/2 weeks old, in an outfit provided by my friend Helena, who let it be known, is the greatest meatball maker ever! Yeah, he sleeps better during the day than he does at night. When it comes to technology, there is a lot that I don’t get. The photo app on my tablet is one of those things. I never made this collage of three photos, shown above. The tablet just made it for me…without me asking […]
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