Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Lambie
...and a flashback:
The girls are just about the same age in these pictures. Eloise is actually about two weeks younger than Marlee.
Monday, December 21, 2009
New 'Do
Marlee has a new haircut! Her hair was a bit scraggly, and no matter how much I tried to style it, she always looked like a bit of a ragamuffin. Now she has a cute little bob!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Angels Among Us
I wanted to share two simple stories that have reminded of the good in people this holiday season.
As most of you know, I volunteer for Meals on Wheels through our church. I started off doing deliveries, but I also cook. I love it. A few weeks ago, the coordinator called me to see if I would be able to cook for Christmas. I explained that Michael was out of a job, and that I would not be able to help out this year.
A few days ago, he called me back. He wanted to make sure we had everything we could want for Christmas dinner. He knew we had a new baby, and he didn't want her first Christmas to be lacking. I explained that although we were tightening our budget, we were fine, and to please spread his generosity to someone who really needs it.
Yesterday I got a card in the mail from several members of my church saying they held a prayer meeting and prayed that Michael would get an offer before the holidays. The meeting was Wednesday. The day before the offer came.
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Today was Marlee's last day of school before the holiday break. I left two tuition checks: one for December (the school had given me an extension due to our circumstances), the other was for January. The secretary just called me to say I'd made a mistake...that they had received a $50 cash payment from us last week, so I overpaid. I never made a cash payment.
As most of you know, I volunteer for Meals on Wheels through our church. I started off doing deliveries, but I also cook. I love it. A few weeks ago, the coordinator called me to see if I would be able to cook for Christmas. I explained that Michael was out of a job, and that I would not be able to help out this year.
A few days ago, he called me back. He wanted to make sure we had everything we could want for Christmas dinner. He knew we had a new baby, and he didn't want her first Christmas to be lacking. I explained that although we were tightening our budget, we were fine, and to please spread his generosity to someone who really needs it.
Yesterday I got a card in the mail from several members of my church saying they held a prayer meeting and prayed that Michael would get an offer before the holidays. The meeting was Wednesday. The day before the offer came.
.
.
.
.
Today was Marlee's last day of school before the holiday break. I left two tuition checks: one for December (the school had given me an extension due to our circumstances), the other was for January. The secretary just called me to say I'd made a mistake...that they had received a $50 cash payment from us last week, so I overpaid. I never made a cash payment.
An Early Christmas Gift!
Knowing Michael will have a job after the new year! The offer came yesterday. I didn't realize how down I was about the whole thing until the weight had been lifted. :)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
On a Roll!
This post is a bit late...Eloise rolled from tummy to back on December 15th!
I didn't know how quickly she would reach milestones like this. While Marlee spent a lot of time playing on the floor, Eloise spends more of her playtime in her swing or crib for her own safety :). I thought this might slow her physical milestones a bit, but she's moving right along. I put her on the floor at Nanny's house, and she rolled over immediately. When I put her back on her tummy, she did it immediately again! I remember Marlee taking a few tries to finally get over. It seems to be no problem for Weezy!
I didn't know how quickly she would reach milestones like this. While Marlee spent a lot of time playing on the floor, Eloise spends more of her playtime in her swing or crib for her own safety :). I thought this might slow her physical milestones a bit, but she's moving right along. I put her on the floor at Nanny's house, and she rolled over immediately. When I put her back on her tummy, she did it immediately again! I remember Marlee taking a few tries to finally get over. It seems to be no problem for Weezy!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Howard
Marlee has taken to naming everything Howard. I don't know where she got it, but it's hilarious. Right now, her current favorite is a ladybug named Howard that she keeps as a pet in a glass jar turned ladybug habitat.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
3 Months Old!
I didn't get a great picture in this month's shoot, so I present you with a collection of outtakes :)
A Big Ol' Update
Marlee June has taken to her role as big sister like a pro. Eloise adores her, and she's a big help to me. She's so sweet to the baby and genuinely loves her. It brings tears to my eyes daily!
We've been working on potty training for the past couple of days. We had been back and forth with it for months, so I finally decided to go for it and say, "No more diapers!" It's going to be a rough week, but hopefully we'll have success in the end!
Marlee continues to impress us with her smarts. :) She's very into astronomy right now and can correctly identify all the phases of the moon and find Jupiter in the night sky. Grandma Cathy visited last week, and Marlee said, "Look at all the beautiful stars. See the bright one? That's Jupiter." Granted, Jupiter isn't a star, but it is the brightest object in the sky right now. Her pre-reading skills are continuing to develop as well. She can tell you the first letter of words and spell simple ones when we help her sound them out.
In the past two weeks or so, she's become obsessed with her pacifier. She was really good about only having it at bed time or in the car, but somewhere (I suspect Disney World) she fell off the wagon. So now we're having to work on that. She comes up with any excuse she can to get it. "I need to settle down." "I want to get in the car." "Mommy! I'm cryyyy-iiing!"
On to Eloise....
Sweet Weezy is growing and changing before our very eyes. It's amazing how much little babies develop each day. She's full of smiles and coos and loves to "tell stories." She's sleeping pretty well at night and giving me at least a four hour stretch...sometimes six! She is settling into a routine and is pretty predicable, just like her big sister was. I've been lucky to have two easy babies! Eloise is totally laid-back and go-with-the-flow. I suppose it's because she has to be to be a part of this wacky family!
Michael's job search continues after a bit of a heartbreak last week. He has several things in the works, and we're hoping one pans out before Christmas. It would be nice to go into the holidays knowing that things are better on the other side. Despite all the stress of unemployment, we're focusing on having a meaningful holiday with our girls.
We've been working on potty training for the past couple of days. We had been back and forth with it for months, so I finally decided to go for it and say, "No more diapers!" It's going to be a rough week, but hopefully we'll have success in the end!
Marlee continues to impress us with her smarts. :) She's very into astronomy right now and can correctly identify all the phases of the moon and find Jupiter in the night sky. Grandma Cathy visited last week, and Marlee said, "Look at all the beautiful stars. See the bright one? That's Jupiter." Granted, Jupiter isn't a star, but it is the brightest object in the sky right now. Her pre-reading skills are continuing to develop as well. She can tell you the first letter of words and spell simple ones when we help her sound them out.
In the past two weeks or so, she's become obsessed with her pacifier. She was really good about only having it at bed time or in the car, but somewhere (I suspect Disney World) she fell off the wagon. So now we're having to work on that. She comes up with any excuse she can to get it. "I need to settle down." "I want to get in the car." "Mommy! I'm cryyyy-iiing!"
On to Eloise....
Sweet Weezy is growing and changing before our very eyes. It's amazing how much little babies develop each day. She's full of smiles and coos and loves to "tell stories." She's sleeping pretty well at night and giving me at least a four hour stretch...sometimes six! She is settling into a routine and is pretty predicable, just like her big sister was. I've been lucky to have two easy babies! Eloise is totally laid-back and go-with-the-flow. I suppose it's because she has to be to be a part of this wacky family!
Michael's job search continues after a bit of a heartbreak last week. He has several things in the works, and we're hoping one pans out before Christmas. It would be nice to go into the holidays knowing that things are better on the other side. Despite all the stress of unemployment, we're focusing on having a meaningful holiday with our girls.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
A Belated Thankful Post
I'm thankful for so many things, but I just checked on my two sleeping girls, and I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. I can't believe that just three years ago I was so low that I threw a candle through a window, angry at life, convinced I'd never be a mom. Now here I am, with two angels, sweeter than I ever could have wished for. Thanks be to God.
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