Singing songs.
Telling stories about bears, princesses, elephants, and adventures.
Snuggling.
Kisses.
Protecting the fort from the Zissou beast.
Best way to spend my time.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Secret Forts
Best way to spend my time.
Singing songs.
Telling stories about bears, princesses, elephants, and adventures.
Snuggling.
Kisses.
Protecting the fort from the Zissou beast.
Best way to spend my time.
Singing songs.
Telling stories about bears, princesses, elephants, and adventures.
Snuggling.
Kisses.
Protecting the fort from the Zissou beast.
Best way to spend my time.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Flu-Like Symptoms
February 16
"Flu-like symptoms"
Can't be that bad, right? Wrong.
These flu-like symptoms are the worst. Add on the pain in the infected area, a hungry newborn, and we've got miserable.
I finally gave in and asked for help (something I'm not good at) and called Lynn. When she got here, I was bawling. She took the baby and I collapsed in bed for a little while. So thankful for that rest. My mom came the next day, but I was already feeling much better.
Mastitis had after effects as well. River Jane had some nursing strikes where I had to trick her into latching. Not fun.
River Jane is really making me work for this nursing thing. Doesn't she know it's good for her?
I'm having to let go and relax. I was getting so stressed all the time worrying about nursing lasting. I've had to come to terms with the fact that if I have to stop earlier than I'd like, I need to be okay with it. I like control, so that's hard to let go. I'm not in control; God is.
I am praying we can nurse a lot longer, but prepared to let go if we have to.
"Flu-like symptoms"
Can't be that bad, right? Wrong.
These flu-like symptoms are the worst. Add on the pain in the infected area, a hungry newborn, and we've got miserable.
I finally gave in and asked for help (something I'm not good at) and called Lynn. When she got here, I was bawling. She took the baby and I collapsed in bed for a little while. So thankful for that rest. My mom came the next day, but I was already feeling much better.
Mastitis had after effects as well. River Jane had some nursing strikes where I had to trick her into latching. Not fun.
River Jane is really making me work for this nursing thing. Doesn't she know it's good for her?
I'm having to let go and relax. I was getting so stressed all the time worrying about nursing lasting. I've had to come to terms with the fact that if I have to stop earlier than I'd like, I need to be okay with it. I like control, so that's hard to let go. I'm not in control; God is.
I am praying we can nurse a lot longer, but prepared to let go if we have to.
River Jane the Doll
February 15
Putting River Jane on the floor is a bit more dangerous than it was for Taylor.
When I put River Jane on the floor, Taylor is immediately drawn to her. She's pretty gentle, but of course I've got to keep a close eye on her. She showers her with kisses and gifts her with toys. It's pretty sweet.
I can't decide if she's treating River Jane like a toy or if she's actually playing with her. Oh well.
Putting River Jane on the floor is a bit more dangerous than it was for Taylor.
When I put River Jane on the floor, Taylor is immediately drawn to her. She's pretty gentle, but of course I've got to keep a close eye on her. She showers her with kisses and gifts her with toys. It's pretty sweet.
I can't decide if she's treating River Jane like a toy or if she's actually playing with her. Oh well.
Smiles are Where It Is At
February 12
I like the newborn baby stage. Really I do. They are so snugly and sweet, and they make the best faces. But there is something so magical when they start smiling at you. Not just gas smiles, but real smiles.
River Jane is there.
And I love it.
She was about 5 weeks old when she first started those real smiles. It's the best feeling when she really sees you, and looks at you like you are so beautiful. She gazes up with such adoration. It really makes my heart go pitter patter.
I like the newborn baby stage. Really I do. They are so snugly and sweet, and they make the best faces. But there is something so magical when they start smiling at you. Not just gas smiles, but real smiles.
River Jane is there.
And I love it.
She was about 5 weeks old when she first started those real smiles. It's the best feeling when she really sees you, and looks at you like you are so beautiful. She gazes up with such adoration. It really makes my heart go pitter patter.
Blankie Love
Feb 8
It's love. Blankie love.
Taylor was given a minky dot blanket and bib when she was born. I thought it was cute and all with her name sewn in, but I had no idea how much she would come to love them. Thankfully we have both the bib and blanket in case one is missing.
She mostly only uses them at nap or bedtime or security at church.
But if she happens to pass by one, she can't help but be drawn in by it's powers. No matter what she's doing, she has to pet it and put those two sweet fingers in her mouth.
It's like a drug. A soft pink minky drug.
It's love. Blankie love.
Taylor was given a minky dot blanket and bib when she was born. I thought it was cute and all with her name sewn in, but I had no idea how much she would come to love them. Thankfully we have both the bib and blanket in case one is missing.
She mostly only uses them at nap or bedtime or security at church.
But if she happens to pass by one, she can't help but be drawn in by it's powers. No matter what she's doing, she has to pet it and put those two sweet fingers in her mouth.
It's like a drug. A soft pink minky drug.
A Piggy Tail Kind of Love
Feb 3
The little Fraggle finally did it. She grew enough hair for some pig tails.
More like mullet pig tails, but pig tails nonetheless.
And while wearing said pig tails, she decides to be super adorable and loving towards her baby sister.
But she's always like that.
The little Fraggle finally did it. She grew enough hair for some pig tails.
More like mullet pig tails, but pig tails nonetheless.
And while wearing said pig tails, she decides to be super adorable and loving towards her baby sister.
But she's always like that.
Sleepy Snuggles
January 29
Jonathan captured this sweet moment one night late. River Jane was in need of some mommy snuggles and some mommy skin.
I didn't mind a bit.
Jonathan captured this sweet moment one night late. River Jane was in need of some mommy snuggles and some mommy skin.
I didn't mind a bit.
Missing Taylor
January 24
Sometimes, I miss Taylor.
"Where's she gone?" you might ask.
She's still with me all day. The only difference is that my time is not just hers anymore. She now shares me with another baby.
And that's great. She doesn't seem to mind. And I'm thrilled to have another baby. I love River Jane.
But sometimes I get sad because it won't be the same anymore. It won't just be me and Taylor. (I'm talking about during the day when daddy isn't here of course).
So, I got Jonathan to keep the baby while Taylor and I went on a little date to Starbucks. It was delightful, and I'll be doing it more often.
I know we are starting a new phase and we will get a new kind of normal.
But I can still miss the old, can't I?
Sometimes, I miss Taylor.
"Where's she gone?" you might ask.
She's still with me all day. The only difference is that my time is not just hers anymore. She now shares me with another baby.
And that's great. She doesn't seem to mind. And I'm thrilled to have another baby. I love River Jane.
But sometimes I get sad because it won't be the same anymore. It won't just be me and Taylor. (I'm talking about during the day when daddy isn't here of course).
So, I got Jonathan to keep the baby while Taylor and I went on a little date to Starbucks. It was delightful, and I'll be doing it more often.
I know we are starting a new phase and we will get a new kind of normal.
But I can still miss the old, can't I?
A Great Big Sister
January 14
I knew she would be.
I've already seen it with her dolls.
Taylor is a great big sister.
When River Jane cries, Taylor runs to comfort her. She kisses her constantly. It's obvious that she absolutely adores her baby sister.
Thank you, God, for that.
I knew she would be.
I've already seen it with her dolls.
Taylor is a great big sister.
When River Jane cries, Taylor runs to comfort her. She kisses her constantly. It's obvious that she absolutely adores her baby sister.
Thank you, God, for that.
Her Best Friend
January 12
She loves him.
She loves to torment him.
She loves to run from him.
She loves to squeeze him.
She loves to be licked by him.
I guess you could say, he's her best friend.
She loves him.
She loves to torment him.
She loves to run from him.
She loves to squeeze him.
She loves to be licked by him.
I guess you could say, he's her best friend.
Christmas 2011
Dear Taylor,
We got you a kitchen for Christmas.
It was so fun seeing your face light up on Christmas morning.
Having kids is so much fun.
Especially since it's you.
We got you a kitchen for Christmas.
It was so fun seeing your face light up on Christmas morning.
Having kids is so much fun.
Especially since it's you.
Roary Gets a Ride
November 4, 2011
Taylor decided to give Roary the Lion a piggy back ride.
It was going great.
And then it wasn't.
Taylor decided to give Roary the Lion a piggy back ride.
It was going great.
And then it wasn't.
Pumpkin Carving With Dada
November 1
Dear Taylor,
Making memories.
You weren't a fan of the ooey gooey seeds, but you liked helping Dada.
At least we didn't put you in one this year.
You're welcome.
Dear Taylor,
Making memories.
You weren't a fan of the ooey gooey seeds, but you liked helping Dada.
At least we didn't put you in one this year.
You're welcome.
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