5.28.2010
peace
Cole has mastered sitting up by himself. He can't get into this position by himself, but he stays when I put him there (at least until he decides he rather roll around...). Yesterday, he was sitting and I reached out my fingers to him, and he grabbed them and pulled himself up to a standing position. I didn't offer any strength, just support. You should have seen his face! He was so proud of himself, and just laughed and laughed! We showed Lee this after he came home from a very long day at the office. For some reason, I had tears in my eyes as we showed off for daddy. I think it was because Lee said this: "That's awesome, Alecia!" So simple. And really Cole did the work, not me. But two things stood out to me. 1) Lee loves that I can be home to witness Cole's small feats in his little world. And 2) When Lee uses my name, I come undone. He says it with such care and wonder, like I am the most amazing creature ever. He truly is my Happy Place.
5.13.2010
facebook postings
(I'm stealing this idea from Stephanie) Below are the facebook postings I made lately. It is easier to post things there than to blog, for whatever reason. Oh, I know, it's because I'm on there ALL the time!! They are going from oldest to newest.
Jan 1
Is heading home tomorrow! I'll miss Texas and our families, but I am REALLY ready to be in my own abode again.
Jan 4
We are home
Jan 4
(Lee) The after-christmas christmas goody bartering has begun. Alecia just gave away all her slim jims plus her beef jerky for one chocolate-marshmallow santa. I would have thrown in my peanut butter trees if only she would have bargained a little harder.
Jan 5
Lee just tried to make Cole eat while lying on his stomach, using the bottle like a straw...doesn't he know you can't tease a baby when it comes to food?
Jan 8
Lee's taking me to Chili's tonight. Cole will come too, but it feels more like a date than any of the "eats" we've done in a while. I think it's because it he called and asked me out over then phone...so archaic!
Jan 10
(lee) Let's play a game: One Nault spent the evening ironing. One Nault spent the evening watching football and "Women of Ninja Warrior." Wanna guess which did what?
Jan 17
Did anyone mention to the Cowboys that they had a game today? :) Good job, Favre.
Jan 17
First tooth??? Seriously?!?!
Jan 19
Bizarro night in the Nault house. Alecia is actually requesting something from an infomercial instead of chastizing Lee for buying something. What's next, telling Lee that he doesn't spend nearly enough time with the Xbox?
Jan 20
Is happy that I have friends here in VA that have babies within 2 months of me...
Jan 21
making pineapple-ginger pork and fried rice for dinner. Really hope this works!
Jan 23
Just watched "The Pregnancy Pact" on Lifetime...Not my usual fare, but it was pretty interesting. Young girls think that starting a family will make everything better; this movie showed how difficult and life-changing babies, as perfect as they are, can be.
Jan 24
Anyone ever hear of "floating teeth?" I'm doing research on this, because Cole's little tooth, which was sooo obvious, has now virtually disappeared. I'm not worried, just annoyed :)... I've told all these people that he has a tooth, and now, it's gone! :)
Jan 25
Wishes she were a little less tired...Good thing Lee was willing to bathe Cole. I'm pretty sure he would have gone without a bath, if it were up to me...
Jan 26
Chef Boyar-Lee just tried to force feed me ravioli, cold, from the can...yuck.
Jan 28
Case's ANC counts today were 3116! They have been low recently, which has delayed his moving onto the next stage. But now, he can have the spinal tap (yuck!) tomorrow, and move completely into the maintenance stage.Thanks for the recurring prayers. My sister and fam really appreciate it!
Jan 29
It's a good day! Cole is so happy today...he just played and played, then fell asleep. He's my favorite. :)
Jan 30
I'm holding Cole as i type. He's looking over my shoulder and giggling. Apparently the chair-back is hilarious...
Jan 30
Our small group potluck is cancelled, but I'm making vegetable stew anyways, since the meat's already been defrosted. :) Yum!
Feb 1
Cole figured out that he could grab his toes just now. He's so cute!
Feb 3
Is not tired of this snow yet...as long as I am home. :)
Feb 3
Can we discuss LOST characters? Who's your least fav, and why? Locke is mine. He annoys the heck out of me, and I kinda think his storyline is boring...
Feb 4
I don't plan on leaving the house until at least Monday. I'm just going to look out at the great expanse of white goodness and praise God that I don't have anywhere that I have to be. Oh wait, is church gonna happen Sunday morn? Cuz if the doors be open, I'm'a walkin through em. :)
Feb 5
Lee's on his way home from DC! As soon, as he gets here, I can completely enjoy the snow...It's not sticking to the roads yet, fortunately.
Feb 5
(Lee) 2 hours into being snowed in. Alecia: "I'm bored, let's do something together." Lee: Casts forlorn glance at Xbox he'd planned on spending the weekend with...
Feb 6
It's been a while since I've been up this late by choice. I think the excitement of the snow, combined with the chocolate, popcorn, and Cokes have me up past the usual bedtime...the simple things in life positively make me giddy!
Feb 6
Over 2 feet so far!
Feb 6
The snow is coming! The snow is coming!
Feb 6
waist high, folks...
Feb 7
Dulles airport, which is a couple minutes from our house, is saying we got 32 inches of snow. So I'll go with that number. It's awesome! But the novelty of it is kinda wearing thin...
Feb 8
On your mark, get set, SNOW!! If you missed Snowmageddonpocalypalooza, relax! Because coming to a town near you, northern VA, is Snowmageddonpocalypalooza Deuce: Revenge of the Blizzard! Get your tickets today!
Feb 10
Thinks it's cute that all her DC friends on FB are either talking about this crazy snow, or discussing the food they have been eating, while being homebound.
Feb 10
Happy 3 months to my precious little Cole! :)
Feb 10
Monday night we went to get pizza and go to Sam's. Lee's been to the church to help shovel and to a friend's house to help paint, but that is the extent of our travels since last Friday. Lee has been off of work all week, including tomorrow.
Feb 11
Lee and I met almost 12 years ago, and have been married for 4.5 years. I grow more proud of my Valentine every day. :)
Feb 14
(Lee) really should have bought a red bag for Alecia's Valentine's presents. Of course, maybe she won't even notice the "Congratulations on your little boy" printed on the side of her gift bag.
Feb 16
Back into Pre-Pregnancy Jeans!! :)
Feb 17
I'm to the point, finally, where I just can't stop staring at Cole. Every little thing he does evokes some kind of emotion in me, be it pride, glee, wonder, etc. I watch him, unable to look away, in fear that I will miss something. I'm starting to understand how powerful this bond is...
Feb 18
While on the phone with my sister, Shannon Chandler, my nephew got into the trash (again), pulled out a burned potholder, and promptly rubbed the black ash all over his face. I honestly cannot wait to witness these kinds of events in my own house.
Feb 21
(Lee) is having to get all the boas, glitter, and girlie out of his fortress of manitude so that he can kill aliens in peace.
Feb 21
(Lee) Alecia just referred to our son as "Ferris Drooler." That's right, she's both an 80s child and a total nerd, the complete package.
Feb 23
Sometimes I wonder who I am. Then, I remind myself that I already know whose I am, so anything else is kinda trivial...
Feb 25
I stopped writing when I got pregnant, for some reason. I'm starting again. So, you are welcome to come view sunshinesmiles4alecia.blogspot.com and learn more about what makes me, me.
Feb 25
Give me back that filet of fish, Gimme that fish...
March 1
Sometimes, being an adult is completely overrated...
March 4
Really wishing I hadn't already started dinner; I need a nap, and cooking isn't really easy to do when asleep...
March 6
Apparently Mucinex now does to me what NoDoz did when I was in college...It's 2:30 in the morn, and I just want to sleep.
March 6
Lee's being all hard-core about house decorations. "They must be in a seasonal color"(Did you know that pink is only a spring color? Not summer?)" Any holiday decorations must relate only to the holiday in that month"(which means, we can't decorate for Easter, when St. Patrick's Day hasn't come and gone yet, and, since...
March 7
Altogether, hasn't slept more than 10 hours since Friday morning...I am so exhausted.
March 9
Had a great time shopping with Aarolyn today. Such beautiful weather to introduce shopping to our kiddos
March 10
Happy 4 months, Cole! We will celebrate by taking shots...I mean, by taking him to GET shots...:)
March 10
For those that are curious, 14 lbs, 3 oz., and 24.5 inches long.
March 10
It would be okay with me if I never heard a guy sing "Genie in a Bottle" ever again. I mean it.
March 12
Anyone local still selling Girl Scout cookies? I might have eaten more than my share of Thin Mints, and Lee's disgruntled about it...
March 13
(Lee) Walked in tonight and caught Alecia making Cole dance to "Push It" by Salt n Pepa. *Sigh* There's only so much deprogramming I can do...
March 15
Cole just past the 3 hour mark of his nap...If I'd've known he was going to sleep all afternoon, I would've taken a nap, too!
March 17
Today was a great day to have a sunroof! :)
March 18
Is hoping the madness games starting working in her favor...or else ridicule will have to be dealt with...
March 19
packing today for the teen retreat starting tonight. I'm excited to chaperone!
March 21
Thinks we have some pretty awesome teens at FXCC! :)
March 22
I love rain! Rainy rain rain!
March 23
listening to Cole cry as Lee puts him to bed...guess he wasn't as sleepy as we thought. I'm so glad I have a husband who can handle the best AND the worst times with a child.
March 25
Completely infatuated with red Jello.
March 30
Cole's first plane ride is tomorrow! :) Any tips on how to make this easy?
April 1
Got to have Freebirds today! My psyche has found rest. :)
April 7
Love the days God gifts us that makes you want to get outside and wash that car! I'm a Texas girl, but I love my Virginia home. :)
April 8
Blessings last week: great first plane ride for Cole, family-style chicken, Daddy's Bible class, Sonic, Freebirds, family, 42, Easter reunion, "big kids" egg hunt (major coinage won!), Taco Bueno, candy, sweet tea, heat, wide open spaces, Cole now can roll across the floor, in both directions, Cole's first green beans were a success, God is Good.
April 9
He slept on the plane! Sweet boy...
April 9
I left Cole, napping, in his giraffe bouncy chair. A few minutes later I heard him crying. He had rolled onto his stomach, so his face was in the seat, his feet were hanging off the edge, and his little booty was up in the air. Guess I have to start strapping him in, now...
April 10
(Lee) Alecia has quite a bit to do this evening, and can't seem to get focused. So I am grounding her from Facebook. If you catch her online, scold her back into finishing all her tasks and I'll send you a prize.
April 14
Doesn't feel good; Really wishing my mommy was closer, so that I could have my own "mommy time-out" tomorrow.
April 17
Cole's little tooth is poking through finally! I got teary-eyed when I found it; he's been so fussy lately, and now all those tears have paid off!
April 18
Almost succeeded in twisting my ankle today at the grocery store. Definitely succeeded in flashing innocent bystanders.
April 19
Cole slept through the night without being swaddled! Guess he was afraid we'd open his window again if he didn't...
April 21
Lee is teaching Cole wrestling moves (WWE style). Apparently his favorites are "camel clutch" and "Walls of Jericho". Oh, and don't forget "The People's Elbow"...Ugh. I'm embarrassed enough for all of us...
April 22
(Lee) Last night at 12:08 a.m. Cole got very upset in his crib. At 12:08 and 15 seconds a neighborhood transformer blew and the whole block lost power for hours. I'm not saying the two incidents are related, but I might have Alecia be in charge of discipline until I'm sure they aren't.
April 25
Is excited about the solo I'm doing at the next Music and a Message (keep May 15 open, if you are interested!). It will be monumental (hopefully in a good way...)
April 26
Cole's been asleep all afternoon...I'm kind of at a loss for what to do with myself! :)
April 27
I will no longer be carrying around photo ID. Know why? People should know who I am.
April 29
My life is so much better when my child isn't cutting a tooth...:)
April 30
It's DATE NIGHT!!! We even have a babysitter, and I get to dress up!!
May 1, 2010
MUch needed date night last night. Lee brought me sunflowers (he has officially exhausted all of the flower types you can get from grocery stores, he claimed...guess he will start repeating...), then we saw Date Night and went to Carrabbas. I loved every minute of our evening. It was nice to have a reason besides church to wear fabulous heels!
May 2
I understand the path that God has put me on. I just don't always like it. I'm hoping God is okay with me admitting that...
May 3
Loved the weather today. It was muggy, but cool enough to enjoy the outdoors. And then it rained! Sweet smelling, soft rain. God has smiled on me.
May 5
(Lee) Wishes Glee would remember that it has a cast of more than 5 characters. I miss the black guy and asian girl participating.
May 6
I took some cold medicine this morning, not realizing it had antihistamine in it. 8 hours later, my head is still kinda fuzzy!
May 6
WHy is that when I put a blanket down for cole to lay on, the first thing he does is roll off of it?
May 9
I was blessed with gifts from the men in my life today, in honor of our first official mother's day. I got a hammock (which I promptly fell out of), and 2 karaoke XBox games (which I have already coerced Lee into singing with me). Fun Day! I have a super thoughtful husband (and son!).
May 10
Cole is 6 months old today!! Whoa...that's unreal.
May 11
All three of us had doc appts today; here's Cole's 6 month stats: 26 inches long, almost 16 lbs. and 16.5 inches head circumference. Poor little guy had 3 shots, then slept most of the day.
May 11
"I am like Tinkerbell...I need applause to live". GLEE!!!
May 12
Apparently God decided the sun was unnecessary this afternoon. Dude, those clouds look ominous!!!
Jan 1
Is heading home tomorrow! I'll miss Texas and our families, but I am REALLY ready to be in my own abode again.
Jan 4
We are home
Jan 4
(Lee) The after-christmas christmas goody bartering has begun. Alecia just gave away all her slim jims plus her beef jerky for one chocolate-marshmallow santa. I would have thrown in my peanut butter trees if only she would have bargained a little harder.
Jan 5
Lee just tried to make Cole eat while lying on his stomach, using the bottle like a straw...doesn't he know you can't tease a baby when it comes to food?
Jan 8
Lee's taking me to Chili's tonight. Cole will come too, but it feels more like a date than any of the "eats" we've done in a while. I think it's because it he called and asked me out over then phone...so archaic!
Jan 10
(lee) Let's play a game: One Nault spent the evening ironing. One Nault spent the evening watching football and "Women of Ninja Warrior." Wanna guess which did what?
Jan 17
Did anyone mention to the Cowboys that they had a game today? :) Good job, Favre.
Jan 17
First tooth??? Seriously?!?!
Jan 19
Bizarro night in the Nault house. Alecia is actually requesting something from an infomercial instead of chastizing Lee for buying something. What's next, telling Lee that he doesn't spend nearly enough time with the Xbox?
Jan 20
Is happy that I have friends here in VA that have babies within 2 months of me...
Jan 21
making pineapple-ginger pork and fried rice for dinner. Really hope this works!
Jan 23
Just watched "The Pregnancy Pact" on Lifetime...Not my usual fare, but it was pretty interesting. Young girls think that starting a family will make everything better; this movie showed how difficult and life-changing babies, as perfect as they are, can be.
Jan 24
Anyone ever hear of "floating teeth?" I'm doing research on this, because Cole's little tooth, which was sooo obvious, has now virtually disappeared. I'm not worried, just annoyed :)... I've told all these people that he has a tooth, and now, it's gone! :)
Jan 25
Wishes she were a little less tired...Good thing Lee was willing to bathe Cole. I'm pretty sure he would have gone without a bath, if it were up to me...
Jan 26
Chef Boyar-Lee just tried to force feed me ravioli, cold, from the can...yuck.
Jan 28
Case's ANC counts today were 3116! They have been low recently, which has delayed his moving onto the next stage. But now, he can have the spinal tap (yuck!) tomorrow, and move completely into the maintenance stage.Thanks for the recurring prayers. My sister and fam really appreciate it!
Jan 29
It's a good day! Cole is so happy today...he just played and played, then fell asleep. He's my favorite. :)
Jan 30
I'm holding Cole as i type. He's looking over my shoulder and giggling. Apparently the chair-back is hilarious...
Jan 30
Our small group potluck is cancelled, but I'm making vegetable stew anyways, since the meat's already been defrosted. :) Yum!
Feb 1
Cole figured out that he could grab his toes just now. He's so cute!
Feb 3
Is not tired of this snow yet...as long as I am home. :)
Feb 3
Can we discuss LOST characters? Who's your least fav, and why? Locke is mine. He annoys the heck out of me, and I kinda think his storyline is boring...
Feb 4
I don't plan on leaving the house until at least Monday. I'm just going to look out at the great expanse of white goodness and praise God that I don't have anywhere that I have to be. Oh wait, is church gonna happen Sunday morn? Cuz if the doors be open, I'm'a walkin through em. :)
Feb 5
Lee's on his way home from DC! As soon, as he gets here, I can completely enjoy the snow...It's not sticking to the roads yet, fortunately.
Feb 5
(Lee) 2 hours into being snowed in. Alecia: "I'm bored, let's do something together." Lee: Casts forlorn glance at Xbox he'd planned on spending the weekend with...
Feb 6
It's been a while since I've been up this late by choice. I think the excitement of the snow, combined with the chocolate, popcorn, and Cokes have me up past the usual bedtime...the simple things in life positively make me giddy!
Feb 6
Over 2 feet so far!
Feb 6
The snow is coming! The snow is coming!
Feb 6
waist high, folks...
Feb 7
Dulles airport, which is a couple minutes from our house, is saying we got 32 inches of snow. So I'll go with that number. It's awesome! But the novelty of it is kinda wearing thin...
Feb 8
On your mark, get set, SNOW!! If you missed Snowmageddonpocalypalooza, relax! Because coming to a town near you, northern VA, is Snowmageddonpocalypalooza Deuce: Revenge of the Blizzard! Get your tickets today!
Feb 10
Thinks it's cute that all her DC friends on FB are either talking about this crazy snow, or discussing the food they have been eating, while being homebound.
Feb 10
Happy 3 months to my precious little Cole! :)
Feb 10
Monday night we went to get pizza and go to Sam's. Lee's been to the church to help shovel and to a friend's house to help paint, but that is the extent of our travels since last Friday. Lee has been off of work all week, including tomorrow.
Feb 11
Lee and I met almost 12 years ago, and have been married for 4.5 years. I grow more proud of my Valentine every day. :)
Feb 14
(Lee) really should have bought a red bag for Alecia's Valentine's presents. Of course, maybe she won't even notice the "Congratulations on your little boy" printed on the side of her gift bag.
Feb 16
Back into Pre-Pregnancy Jeans!! :)
Feb 17
I'm to the point, finally, where I just can't stop staring at Cole. Every little thing he does evokes some kind of emotion in me, be it pride, glee, wonder, etc. I watch him, unable to look away, in fear that I will miss something. I'm starting to understand how powerful this bond is...
Feb 18
While on the phone with my sister, Shannon Chandler, my nephew got into the trash (again), pulled out a burned potholder, and promptly rubbed the black ash all over his face. I honestly cannot wait to witness these kinds of events in my own house.
Feb 21
(Lee) is having to get all the boas, glitter, and girlie out of his fortress of manitude so that he can kill aliens in peace.
Feb 21
(Lee) Alecia just referred to our son as "Ferris Drooler." That's right, she's both an 80s child and a total nerd, the complete package.
Feb 23
Sometimes I wonder who I am. Then, I remind myself that I already know whose I am, so anything else is kinda trivial...
Feb 25
I stopped writing when I got pregnant, for some reason. I'm starting again. So, you are welcome to come view sunshinesmiles4alecia.blogspot.com and learn more about what makes me, me.
Feb 25
Give me back that filet of fish, Gimme that fish...
March 1
Sometimes, being an adult is completely overrated...
March 4
Really wishing I hadn't already started dinner; I need a nap, and cooking isn't really easy to do when asleep...
March 6
Apparently Mucinex now does to me what NoDoz did when I was in college...It's 2:30 in the morn, and I just want to sleep.
March 6
Lee's being all hard-core about house decorations. "They must be in a seasonal color"(Did you know that pink is only a spring color? Not summer?)" Any holiday decorations must relate only to the holiday in that month"(which means, we can't decorate for Easter, when St. Patrick's Day hasn't come and gone yet, and, since...
March 7
Altogether, hasn't slept more than 10 hours since Friday morning...I am so exhausted.
March 9
Had a great time shopping with Aarolyn today. Such beautiful weather to introduce shopping to our kiddos
March 10
Happy 4 months, Cole! We will celebrate by taking shots...I mean, by taking him to GET shots...:)
March 10
For those that are curious, 14 lbs, 3 oz., and 24.5 inches long.
March 10
It would be okay with me if I never heard a guy sing "Genie in a Bottle" ever again. I mean it.
March 12
Anyone local still selling Girl Scout cookies? I might have eaten more than my share of Thin Mints, and Lee's disgruntled about it...
March 13
(Lee) Walked in tonight and caught Alecia making Cole dance to "Push It" by Salt n Pepa. *Sigh* There's only so much deprogramming I can do...
March 15
Cole just past the 3 hour mark of his nap...If I'd've known he was going to sleep all afternoon, I would've taken a nap, too!
March 17
Today was a great day to have a sunroof! :)
March 18
Is hoping the madness games starting working in her favor...or else ridicule will have to be dealt with...
March 19
packing today for the teen retreat starting tonight. I'm excited to chaperone!
March 21
Thinks we have some pretty awesome teens at FXCC! :)
March 22
I love rain! Rainy rain rain!
March 23
listening to Cole cry as Lee puts him to bed...guess he wasn't as sleepy as we thought. I'm so glad I have a husband who can handle the best AND the worst times with a child.
March 25
Completely infatuated with red Jello.
March 30
Cole's first plane ride is tomorrow! :) Any tips on how to make this easy?
April 1
Got to have Freebirds today! My psyche has found rest. :)
April 7
Love the days God gifts us that makes you want to get outside and wash that car! I'm a Texas girl, but I love my Virginia home. :)
April 8
Blessings last week: great first plane ride for Cole, family-style chicken, Daddy's Bible class, Sonic, Freebirds, family, 42, Easter reunion, "big kids" egg hunt (major coinage won!), Taco Bueno, candy, sweet tea, heat, wide open spaces, Cole now can roll across the floor, in both directions, Cole's first green beans were a success, God is Good.
April 9
He slept on the plane! Sweet boy...
April 9
I left Cole, napping, in his giraffe bouncy chair. A few minutes later I heard him crying. He had rolled onto his stomach, so his face was in the seat, his feet were hanging off the edge, and his little booty was up in the air. Guess I have to start strapping him in, now...
April 10
(Lee) Alecia has quite a bit to do this evening, and can't seem to get focused. So I am grounding her from Facebook. If you catch her online, scold her back into finishing all her tasks and I'll send you a prize.
April 14
Doesn't feel good; Really wishing my mommy was closer, so that I could have my own "mommy time-out" tomorrow.
April 17
Cole's little tooth is poking through finally! I got teary-eyed when I found it; he's been so fussy lately, and now all those tears have paid off!
April 18
Almost succeeded in twisting my ankle today at the grocery store. Definitely succeeded in flashing innocent bystanders.
April 19
Cole slept through the night without being swaddled! Guess he was afraid we'd open his window again if he didn't...
April 21
Lee is teaching Cole wrestling moves (WWE style). Apparently his favorites are "camel clutch" and "Walls of Jericho". Oh, and don't forget "The People's Elbow"...Ugh. I'm embarrassed enough for all of us...
April 22
(Lee) Last night at 12:08 a.m. Cole got very upset in his crib. At 12:08 and 15 seconds a neighborhood transformer blew and the whole block lost power for hours. I'm not saying the two incidents are related, but I might have Alecia be in charge of discipline until I'm sure they aren't.
April 25
Is excited about the solo I'm doing at the next Music and a Message (keep May 15 open, if you are interested!). It will be monumental (hopefully in a good way...)
April 26
Cole's been asleep all afternoon...I'm kind of at a loss for what to do with myself! :)
April 27
I will no longer be carrying around photo ID. Know why? People should know who I am.
April 29
My life is so much better when my child isn't cutting a tooth...:)
April 30
It's DATE NIGHT!!! We even have a babysitter, and I get to dress up!!
May 1, 2010
MUch needed date night last night. Lee brought me sunflowers (he has officially exhausted all of the flower types you can get from grocery stores, he claimed...guess he will start repeating...), then we saw Date Night and went to Carrabbas. I loved every minute of our evening. It was nice to have a reason besides church to wear fabulous heels!
May 2
I understand the path that God has put me on. I just don't always like it. I'm hoping God is okay with me admitting that...
May 3
Loved the weather today. It was muggy, but cool enough to enjoy the outdoors. And then it rained! Sweet smelling, soft rain. God has smiled on me.
May 5
(Lee) Wishes Glee would remember that it has a cast of more than 5 characters. I miss the black guy and asian girl participating.
May 6
I took some cold medicine this morning, not realizing it had antihistamine in it. 8 hours later, my head is still kinda fuzzy!
May 6
WHy is that when I put a blanket down for cole to lay on, the first thing he does is roll off of it?
May 9
I was blessed with gifts from the men in my life today, in honor of our first official mother's day. I got a hammock (which I promptly fell out of), and 2 karaoke XBox games (which I have already coerced Lee into singing with me). Fun Day! I have a super thoughtful husband (and son!).
May 10
Cole is 6 months old today!! Whoa...that's unreal.
May 11
All three of us had doc appts today; here's Cole's 6 month stats: 26 inches long, almost 16 lbs. and 16.5 inches head circumference. Poor little guy had 3 shots, then slept most of the day.
May 11
"I am like Tinkerbell...I need applause to live". GLEE!!!
May 12
Apparently God decided the sun was unnecessary this afternoon. Dude, those clouds look ominous!!!
5.03.2010
I have always wanted to stay at home when I had children. God has acknowledged this and allowed that dream to become a reality. But I didn't realize how much I would miss working. Specifically, in the church office. It was a passion I didn't know I had, until God put that on my path. I miss it so much that I sometimes wonder why God would have put that short stint in, when he knew how much I would crave it when I wasn't there anymore. Motherhood would have been a much easier transition from the job I had BEFORE the church office. But for some reason God needed me to experience the passion that working in the church office gave me.
But then I feel guilty, because I love being able to experience everthing about Cole's day-to-day life, and I would miss that job just as much if I had to go back to working outside the home again. So, there are two awesome roles that I really really want, and God chose one for me. I'm thankful for that, but sometimes, I miss the path not chosen...
But then I feel guilty, because I love being able to experience everthing about Cole's day-to-day life, and I would miss that job just as much if I had to go back to working outside the home again. So, there are two awesome roles that I really really want, and God chose one for me. I'm thankful for that, but sometimes, I miss the path not chosen...
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