Thursday, March 8, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
March 6th
I am starting to realize that my full days at home with you are coming to an end. Pretty soon, I will be back to student teaching at Gorman, and you will be babysat by your Grandma DeDe. And, I would like to try to get you on some sort of eating and sleeping schedule before I am gone from you most of the day. So, I woke up determined to try forming a schedule today. I can tell it will be a process because you pretty much already have a schedule of your own where you like to sleep numerous hours during the day, and wake up at night. :) After we both got out of bed, I fed you and we played together on the couch. I curled up my legs and sat you up on them so we were eye level. I played with your hands, and you practiced following objects with your eyes. I also took pictures of you, and sent one to the grandparents. They love it when I do that. Here is one of my favorite photos that I took:
About 10:30 I tried to lay you down for a nap in your crib. I figure this will help you get used to sleeping in your crib, and it will help me slowly transition you into it. It helped that we have an awesome video monitor. Not only can I hear you, but I can also see you. And, the video monitor automatically comes back on if it detects any movement. Pretty cool, huh? I can only imagine what you will have once you become a mom. You slept for about 20 minutes before you woke up. But, hey, it is a start! Then you were up for quite a while. Dad came home and played with you while I fixed us lunch. I actually breastfed you and ate at the same time. Pretty impressive, huh? :) You have definitely taught me the finer skills in multi-tasking!
After lunch we headed into town to run a few errands. You got to see Tah for a short time while we were in town. She commented on how long your eyelashes are getting. You fell asleep in your car seat as soon as we got into the car. I'm convinced this is your favorite place to sleep. Your dad swears we should just put you in that at night and you will sleep the entire night. The weather was incredibly windy and somewhat chilly today. If we went on a walk we would literally get blown away! I was sad because I love our walks together. But, we went to the fitness center at the golf course and I did a short workout. You watched and were my motivation. I want to be a healthy and active mom for you! Once we got home I made a dessert for my friend, Christina's, surprise birthday party later that night.I made sopapilla cheesecake. This is one of your dad's favorite desserts, and I am sure it will be one of yours too. At about 5:30, we headed into town for her party. We met all of our usual friends there. Christina was so surprised. We had a blast hanging out with all of our friends. I fed you a bottle right when we got there, and that put you asleep for the majority of the time. As usual, you were loved on by our friends, and "oooed" and "awwed" by many passersby of the restaurant. Here are the wonderful ladies I call my friends. They all consider themselves your aunts, as do I. They are very special to me, and they love you very much.
Once we got home, the three of us snuggled while I fed you on the couch to watch one of our favorite TV shows.
Funny story of the day: During our TV watching time, you began to stink pretty badly. You had bad gas (stinky gas!) all day, so it was nothing new to me, but your dad was convinced you had a dirty diaper so he took you into your room to change it. And, oh let me tell you, it was dirty! It was so dirty that your dad literally could not change it. I tried the tough love technique and told him to suck it up and change it, but the man literally began to gag. So, of course, I came to relieve him. He immediately left the room and began gagging. I thought he was going to throw up. It was hilarious. We both laughed after the fact. Fun memories for the three of us. :)
Love,
Mom
About 10:30 I tried to lay you down for a nap in your crib. I figure this will help you get used to sleeping in your crib, and it will help me slowly transition you into it. It helped that we have an awesome video monitor. Not only can I hear you, but I can also see you. And, the video monitor automatically comes back on if it detects any movement. Pretty cool, huh? I can only imagine what you will have once you become a mom. You slept for about 20 minutes before you woke up. But, hey, it is a start! Then you were up for quite a while. Dad came home and played with you while I fixed us lunch. I actually breastfed you and ate at the same time. Pretty impressive, huh? :) You have definitely taught me the finer skills in multi-tasking!
After lunch we headed into town to run a few errands. You got to see Tah for a short time while we were in town. She commented on how long your eyelashes are getting. You fell asleep in your car seat as soon as we got into the car. I'm convinced this is your favorite place to sleep. Your dad swears we should just put you in that at night and you will sleep the entire night. The weather was incredibly windy and somewhat chilly today. If we went on a walk we would literally get blown away! I was sad because I love our walks together. But, we went to the fitness center at the golf course and I did a short workout. You watched and were my motivation. I want to be a healthy and active mom for you! Once we got home I made a dessert for my friend, Christina's, surprise birthday party later that night.I made sopapilla cheesecake. This is one of your dad's favorite desserts, and I am sure it will be one of yours too. At about 5:30, we headed into town for her party. We met all of our usual friends there. Christina was so surprised. We had a blast hanging out with all of our friends. I fed you a bottle right when we got there, and that put you asleep for the majority of the time. As usual, you were loved on by our friends, and "oooed" and "awwed" by many passersby of the restaurant. Here are the wonderful ladies I call my friends. They all consider themselves your aunts, as do I. They are very special to me, and they love you very much.
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| Me, Lesley, Christina, Codye |
Funny story of the day: During our TV watching time, you began to stink pretty badly. You had bad gas (stinky gas!) all day, so it was nothing new to me, but your dad was convinced you had a dirty diaper so he took you into your room to change it. And, oh let me tell you, it was dirty! It was so dirty that your dad literally could not change it. I tried the tough love technique and told him to suck it up and change it, but the man literally began to gag. So, of course, I came to relieve him. He immediately left the room and began gagging. I thought he was going to throw up. It was hilarious. We both laughed after the fact. Fun memories for the three of us. :)
Love,
Mom
March 5th--Five Weeks Old
Dear Adilynn,
I cannot believe you are five weeks old today! You are getting so big. Each of your grandparents comment on how much you have changed since the last time they saw you. This morning we met Codye and Ellye in town for a walk. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed visiting with Codye while you slept the entire time. I am realizing the importance of friendships. When you have your first child, I pray you have close friends that you can just meet for a morning stroll and talk about anything and everything. It is such an uplifting stress reliever. After our walk, the four of us went to visit Christina. She was working on Lyla's nursery, so we all congregated back in her room. We all sat there and talked about pregnancy, labor, and what it is like to have a little one at home. I love that I can offer advice to a friend. After we finished our conversations, we all had lunch at Ramonas.We all had a lot of fun. You were "oooed" and "awwed" over by many people in the restaurant. We had a "girls' morning," I guess you could say. I am very thankful for my friends. And, I would just like to advise you to treasure your friendships. It is not about how many friends you have, but it is about the quality of the relationships. These last few years, I did not have the opportunity to make very many close friends, but the few I have, I know they would do anything for me. And, I would do anything for them in return. Once we got home, dad was here eating lunch after his morning in Waco for a work meeting. We decided to go visit with your PahPah at his office at the course because he is leaving for a mission trip to Peru tomorrow. Your PahPah knew your dad was coming, but he did not know we were. You were such a fun surprise for him. We stayed and visited long enough for him to feed you a bottle. He loved it.
After that, we went home. Your dad went to play raquetball with some of his buddies while you and I stayed home. We snuggled, you ate, and then we fixed dinner. Well, actually I fixed dinner, but you were a big help as you watched! :) We had a nice evening together, and we all went to bed pretty early. You still sleep in your moses basket next to us. It will be hard to move you to your crib. I'm quite fond of waking up in the middle of the night to look at you. :)
Love,
Mom
After that, we went home. Your dad went to play raquetball with some of his buddies while you and I stayed home. We snuggled, you ate, and then we fixed dinner. Well, actually I fixed dinner, but you were a big help as you watched! :) We had a nice evening together, and we all went to bed pretty early. You still sleep in your moses basket next to us. It will be hard to move you to your crib. I'm quite fond of waking up in the middle of the night to look at you. :)
Love,
Mom
Sunday, March 4, 2012
March 4th
Dear Adilynn,
You were the sweetest thing this morning! You must've sensed that your dad and I needed sleep. You woke up at 5:30 this morning, so I picked you up and snuggled you next to me in hopes you would stop crying. You stopped crying instantly and fell back asleep. The three of us slept through the alarm, and missed the early church service. So, we woke up and got ready for church. We went to Sunday School and the later service. During Sunday School and through most of the church service you were awake. You are starting to stay awake more hours of the day. I do have a funny story to tell you. During church you started to get hungry, so your dad proudly fed you. You were very content and enjoyed your bottle. When he propped you up on his shoulder to burp you, you let out one of your loudest burps to date! I have friends that say they heard it on the other side of church! And, the bad part was, your burp was during a quiet period of the preacher's sermon, so everyone heard it! It was really cute and funny to me. Everyone just smiled at us.
After your bottle in church you fell right to sleep. You slept for a good three hours. After you got up around 4:00, the three of us headed out to the golf course. You and I walked while dad played 9 holes. I love being outside with you, and I especially being outside as a family.
From the course, we went straight to the Briscoe's house, where we participate in a Bible study with some of our close friends. It was great. We talked about the importance of prayer, and the difference between urgent and important things. How, as humans, we often put off the important things to do the urgent (in the moment) things. I pray we are able to teach you the importance of putting the important things (family and friends) before urgent (pressing things of the world--like deadlines) things. And, I promise, as your mother, to know you are important and to always put you above any urgent, of this world, thing. After we finished the bible study, we just visited with our close friends. You were passed around and loved on. Christina especially wanted to hold you. Lyla will be here soon, and she likes to practice with you! :) Now we are home, and as I am writing this to you, we are getting ready for bed listening to your dad sing his lungs out in the shower. Even though you can't physically tell me, I know we are both enjoying listening to him together. :) Love you baby girl.
Love,
Mom
You were the sweetest thing this morning! You must've sensed that your dad and I needed sleep. You woke up at 5:30 this morning, so I picked you up and snuggled you next to me in hopes you would stop crying. You stopped crying instantly and fell back asleep. The three of us slept through the alarm, and missed the early church service. So, we woke up and got ready for church. We went to Sunday School and the later service. During Sunday School and through most of the church service you were awake. You are starting to stay awake more hours of the day. I do have a funny story to tell you. During church you started to get hungry, so your dad proudly fed you. You were very content and enjoyed your bottle. When he propped you up on his shoulder to burp you, you let out one of your loudest burps to date! I have friends that say they heard it on the other side of church! And, the bad part was, your burp was during a quiet period of the preacher's sermon, so everyone heard it! It was really cute and funny to me. Everyone just smiled at us.
After your bottle in church you fell right to sleep. You slept for a good three hours. After you got up around 4:00, the three of us headed out to the golf course. You and I walked while dad played 9 holes. I love being outside with you, and I especially being outside as a family.
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At the course as we cheer on dad! |
Love,
Mom
February 28th
Adilynn,
Today is my first day away from you. I had a student teaching conference in Stephenville. Your Grandma DeDe is going to babysit you. I know you are in great hands, but I definitely missed you. I guess I need to get used to this routine because this is what will happen while I finish my student teaching in a few weeks. I am so thankful and grateful that your DeDe is going to keep you while I am finishing up my undergrad. Thankfully, Grandma DeDe is current in her technology (more than me, actually) and sent me pictures and one video throughout the day. I loved getting them.
After the conference, I went home and picked up your dad, and we both came to pick you up. I was so excited to see you. I really missed you. After we picked you up, we headed to Tah's house. She and NaNa generously bought us a part of your stroller that we needed to attach your carseat to the stroller, so I was excited to get it so we could start walking! We got there and decided to go on our first walk, and tah went with us! It was a lot of fun. We all took turns pushing you. Let me tell you, you were riding in style! I call it your "bionic stroller" because it is awesome! I cannot wait to possibly run some 5Ks together this summer.
After our walk, we headed into town for a quick visit with one of your dad's college buddies. You met Reese Knight, Stephen's son. We visited with them for a little while as they were on their way through town. Then we headed back to Tah's to have dinner with them. As usual, you were the star of the show! You were passed around between PahPah and Tah. They love you so much. As do your dad and I! Love you baby girl.
Love,
Mom
Today is my first day away from you. I had a student teaching conference in Stephenville. Your Grandma DeDe is going to babysit you. I know you are in great hands, but I definitely missed you. I guess I need to get used to this routine because this is what will happen while I finish my student teaching in a few weeks. I am so thankful and grateful that your DeDe is going to keep you while I am finishing up my undergrad. Thankfully, Grandma DeDe is current in her technology (more than me, actually) and sent me pictures and one video throughout the day. I loved getting them.
After the conference, I went home and picked up your dad, and we both came to pick you up. I was so excited to see you. I really missed you. After we picked you up, we headed to Tah's house. She and NaNa generously bought us a part of your stroller that we needed to attach your carseat to the stroller, so I was excited to get it so we could start walking! We got there and decided to go on our first walk, and tah went with us! It was a lot of fun. We all took turns pushing you. Let me tell you, you were riding in style! I call it your "bionic stroller" because it is awesome! I cannot wait to possibly run some 5Ks together this summer.
After our walk, we headed into town for a quick visit with one of your dad's college buddies. You met Reese Knight, Stephen's son. We visited with them for a little while as they were on their way through town. Then we headed back to Tah's to have dinner with them. As usual, you were the star of the show! You were passed around between PahPah and Tah. They love you so much. As do your dad and I! Love you baby girl.
Love,
Mom
March 2nd & 3rd
Dear Adilynn,
The last two days were very similar, which is why I am combining them into one post. On Friday, March 2nd, we both woke up to our normal routines. You are starting to sleep 4-4.5 hours at a time during the night, which is nice! :) After your dad went to the doctor to get some medicine, we met him and a few of my friends (Codye Weaver and Christina Orsagh) at Ramonas to eat lunch. My friends could not believe how much you have grown in the last week. It really is amazing how quickly you grow and change. Just in a matter of weeks you look like a completely different baby--getting cuter every day! After Ramonas, the three of us ran some errands, and then headed home. Then we decided to take a walk because the weather was beautiful! We took your "bionic stroller" (as I like to call it), and packed up and went to the golf course. We enjoyed walking through a much more scenic area than our house. You also enjoyed the walk as you slept right through it. After the walk, we met PahPah and Tah at the course restaurant for dinner. Tah loves feeding you, so she fed you your bottle. I love watching your grandparents' faces light up when they hold you. You make them all so happy. We saw many people that night, and they "OOOed" and "Awwwed" over you.
On Saturday, March 3rd, you got up early (about 5:30 am). I was extremely exhausted from getting up with you the past few nights, so I picked you up out of your moses basket and put you on my chest. We slept together for 2 more hours!! I could not believe it. It must have been your gift to me--letting me sleep. I greatly appreciated it. :) You and I spent most of the morning together. Your dad woke up feeling terrible and was in bed for most of the day. Today we especially worked on breastfeeding. You are starting to grasp the concept of "latching," but we are still struggling. You were not the happiest baby while we worked on it because you much prefer your bottles of breast milk instead--they are less work! Once your dad got up he was feeling a lot better. We decided to go on another walk at the course. The weather was not quite as nice yesterday. The wind was a bit cooler. We bundled you up and made sure you were warm. I bundled you in one of your sleep-n-play outfits. It was a newborn size, and it is a little snug. I'm sure by next week you will not fit into your newborn clothes any more. After our walk, we came home and I fixed dinner for the first time since you were born. Isn't it crazy that we've had meals taken care for us for 4-5 weeks! You are so loved by your family and community, Addie. But, your dad and I love you more than words can describe!
Love, Mom
The last two days were very similar, which is why I am combining them into one post. On Friday, March 2nd, we both woke up to our normal routines. You are starting to sleep 4-4.5 hours at a time during the night, which is nice! :) After your dad went to the doctor to get some medicine, we met him and a few of my friends (Codye Weaver and Christina Orsagh) at Ramonas to eat lunch. My friends could not believe how much you have grown in the last week. It really is amazing how quickly you grow and change. Just in a matter of weeks you look like a completely different baby--getting cuter every day! After Ramonas, the three of us ran some errands, and then headed home. Then we decided to take a walk because the weather was beautiful! We took your "bionic stroller" (as I like to call it), and packed up and went to the golf course. We enjoyed walking through a much more scenic area than our house. You also enjoyed the walk as you slept right through it. After the walk, we met PahPah and Tah at the course restaurant for dinner. Tah loves feeding you, so she fed you your bottle. I love watching your grandparents' faces light up when they hold you. You make them all so happy. We saw many people that night, and they "OOOed" and "Awwwed" over you.
On Saturday, March 3rd, you got up early (about 5:30 am). I was extremely exhausted from getting up with you the past few nights, so I picked you up out of your moses basket and put you on my chest. We slept together for 2 more hours!! I could not believe it. It must have been your gift to me--letting me sleep. I greatly appreciated it. :) You and I spent most of the morning together. Your dad woke up feeling terrible and was in bed for most of the day. Today we especially worked on breastfeeding. You are starting to grasp the concept of "latching," but we are still struggling. You were not the happiest baby while we worked on it because you much prefer your bottles of breast milk instead--they are less work! Once your dad got up he was feeling a lot better. We decided to go on another walk at the course. The weather was not quite as nice yesterday. The wind was a bit cooler. We bundled you up and made sure you were warm. I bundled you in one of your sleep-n-play outfits. It was a newborn size, and it is a little snug. I'm sure by next week you will not fit into your newborn clothes any more. After our walk, we came home and I fixed dinner for the first time since you were born. Isn't it crazy that we've had meals taken care for us for 4-5 weeks! You are so loved by your family and community, Addie. But, your dad and I love you more than words can describe!
Love, Mom
Friday, March 2, 2012
March 1st
Dear Adilynn,
Well baby girl, we can actually say you are a month old despite the fact that you didn't have an "actual day" you turned one month old. I can't believe it. It blows my mind. I'm sure you should get used to me commenting how fast you are growing up. Not only will I mention it throughout this blog, but also through the rest of your life. I promised myself I would not be one of "those moms" that are sappy and what not, but it truly blows my mind. You will understand once you become a mom. :)
We have a busy day planned. After we both got dressed, fed and ready, Grandma DeDe met us for another walk. This time at our house. She walked with us for a while, but had to go home. We continued our walk together. I love this time with you. It was a beautiful day, in the 80s. As we walked, I loved praying and talking to God. Thanking Him for you and praying for you and our family. It's amazing the love I felt from the Lord. I pray for your relationship with the Lord, for He is the foundation our family is built on. I pray you always know that. Such a special time--just you, me and the Lord.
After our walk we got ready for our big outing for the day. We are going to Irving to listen to Todd Burpo, author of "Heaven is for Real," speak. You were going to spend the evening with dad, but he is still sick. So we packed up and you went with me. This is a very special book to your me and your dad. We read it together while I was pregnant with you, and the kids version was the first book we bought for you. We met DeDe and headed that way. We met Grandpa Terry there as well.
I fed you once we got there, and strangely for you, you started crying right when the service started. We spent the first hour in the cry room together. Poor thing, you've been having an upset stomach. I think that was the problem. Once you settled down, we were able to listen to the last half of the service. You can sleep through practically anything. One of the most impressive recent examples to me was the Tarleton TexAnn basketball game. However, tonight you do not like it when an applause breaks out. You jumped every time there was an applause. Funny. We got home pretty late, but you were such a trooper. I love you!
Love,
Mom
Well baby girl, we can actually say you are a month old despite the fact that you didn't have an "actual day" you turned one month old. I can't believe it. It blows my mind. I'm sure you should get used to me commenting how fast you are growing up. Not only will I mention it throughout this blog, but also through the rest of your life. I promised myself I would not be one of "those moms" that are sappy and what not, but it truly blows my mind. You will understand once you become a mom. :)
We have a busy day planned. After we both got dressed, fed and ready, Grandma DeDe met us for another walk. This time at our house. She walked with us for a while, but had to go home. We continued our walk together. I love this time with you. It was a beautiful day, in the 80s. As we walked, I loved praying and talking to God. Thanking Him for you and praying for you and our family. It's amazing the love I felt from the Lord. I pray for your relationship with the Lord, for He is the foundation our family is built on. I pray you always know that. Such a special time--just you, me and the Lord.
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| You in your fashionable zebra outfit with Grandma DeDe. |
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| Here we are before the service :) |
I fed you once we got there, and strangely for you, you started crying right when the service started. We spent the first hour in the cry room together. Poor thing, you've been having an upset stomach. I think that was the problem. Once you settled down, we were able to listen to the last half of the service. You can sleep through practically anything. One of the most impressive recent examples to me was the Tarleton TexAnn basketball game. However, tonight you do not like it when an applause breaks out. You jumped every time there was an applause. Funny. We got home pretty late, but you were such a trooper. I love you!
Love,
Mom
Thursday, March 1, 2012
February 29th: Your First Leap Day
Dear Adilynn,
Today is your first Leap Day. However, I have mixed emotions about it because February only has 29 days (this year), and since you were born on the 30th, you don't officially have a one month birthday. Silly, I know. Its probably a new mom thing, and I know it really does not matter in the grand scheme of things.
Today started in my most favorite way--cuddled with you. You and I are still waking up about 2-3 times a night. You are eating every 3 hours, and are eating more and more. It amazes me how quickly you are growing. Sometimes I think you have your days and nights mixed up because you sometimes sleep quite a bit during the day, but routinely wake up during the night to eat. However, the early morning is one of my favorite times with you. After I feed you your bottle, you quickly fall back asleep, and even though "the experts" say not to, I like to lay you beside me as we catch a morning nap together. Of course I am extremely careful to make sure you are in no danger whatsoever.
Even though I claim you have your days and nights mixed up, today you stayed awake from 9:30-2:00, which is the longest you have stayed awake during the day. Another sign of you growing up! At about 2:30, your Grandma DeDe came over to go into town for another walk. I really enjoy our walks together, and I think you do too because you sleep the entire time. After our 1 hour walk we made our first big trip to the grocery store. Again, you were such a trooper as you slept the entire time.
When we got home, we both relaxed together. Dad had a basketball game out of town and was not expected home until late. He misses you because he has been sick the last three days and refuses to touch you because he doesn't want to risk you getting sick. He is constantly reminding me about the withdrals he is suffering. He really loves you Adilynn. This evening Pops brought dinner to us and visited with us both. I truly believe you already have Pops wrapped around your little finger. I have never seen him glow as much as he does when he is with you.
After Pops left, we snuggled on the couch until dad got home. You were so tired from our busy day that you could not even keep your pacifier in your mouth!
It is amazing how my love grows for you each day. Every day I don't think it could grow anymore, but it does. I love you.
Love,
Mom
Today is your first Leap Day. However, I have mixed emotions about it because February only has 29 days (this year), and since you were born on the 30th, you don't officially have a one month birthday. Silly, I know. Its probably a new mom thing, and I know it really does not matter in the grand scheme of things.
Today started in my most favorite way--cuddled with you. You and I are still waking up about 2-3 times a night. You are eating every 3 hours, and are eating more and more. It amazes me how quickly you are growing. Sometimes I think you have your days and nights mixed up because you sometimes sleep quite a bit during the day, but routinely wake up during the night to eat. However, the early morning is one of my favorite times with you. After I feed you your bottle, you quickly fall back asleep, and even though "the experts" say not to, I like to lay you beside me as we catch a morning nap together. Of course I am extremely careful to make sure you are in no danger whatsoever.
Even though I claim you have your days and nights mixed up, today you stayed awake from 9:30-2:00, which is the longest you have stayed awake during the day. Another sign of you growing up! At about 2:30, your Grandma DeDe came over to go into town for another walk. I really enjoy our walks together, and I think you do too because you sleep the entire time. After our 1 hour walk we made our first big trip to the grocery store. Again, you were such a trooper as you slept the entire time.
When we got home, we both relaxed together. Dad had a basketball game out of town and was not expected home until late. He misses you because he has been sick the last three days and refuses to touch you because he doesn't want to risk you getting sick. He is constantly reminding me about the withdrals he is suffering. He really loves you Adilynn. This evening Pops brought dinner to us and visited with us both. I truly believe you already have Pops wrapped around your little finger. I have never seen him glow as much as he does when he is with you.
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| You and Pops |
After Pops left, we snuggled on the couch until dad got home. You were so tired from our busy day that you could not even keep your pacifier in your mouth!
It is amazing how my love grows for you each day. Every day I don't think it could grow anymore, but it does. I love you.
Love,
Mom
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