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.
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