I've been telling Marc for the last month or so how hard Jr. kicks me. He really goes to town. Much harder kicks already than I ever felt with the girls. When he would be kicking, I'll tell Marc to come over and feel him. It never failed, as soon as I would have him put his hand on my tummy, Jr. would quit kicking.
Last night, for the first time, Marc FINALLY felt him kick. He couldn't believe how strong our little guy is! He gave his Daddy two big kicks. And of course, Daddy being the jokster that he is tells Jr., "Better kick her like crazy now, son, cause when you're on the outside, people frown on kicking women." Ha ha, Daddy!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Shoes!
I might have mentioned it before, but our little girl is a total girlie girl. Loves clothes, shoes, jewelry, make-up, etc. She "oooohs" and "ahhhhs" at anything that is pink or sparkles.
Last week, my feet were begging me for some new shoes for work. All I have ever worn to work are heels. Even when I was pregnant with the girls, I wore them, and never had a problem. For some reason, it is NOT working out so well with this pregnancy. I have calluses and sore feet! :(
I picked Marleigh up from Jenni's one afternoon and asked her if she wanted to go shopping. Marleigh said, "Hooray!!!" I took that as a yes!
We walked into Payless and Marleigh's eyes got as big as saucers. "SHOES!!!" Who would have thought that shoes would excite a 2 year old so much?!? I was holding her when we walked in and she couldn't get down fast enough!
I was looking at shoes and Marleigh would walk over and grab some and say, "How about these?" I'd tell her "I don't think so." She'd put them back and say to herself, "Don't think so." Then she'd grab another pair and we'd repeat the exact same dialogue. I found sound cute, cheap, black ballet slipper type shoes with a little bit of sparkle on them. I asked Marleigh, "How about these?" She came running over, "CUTE!!!"
I really wish I would have been video taping her. She loved shopping for shoes with Mama. I'm not really much for clothes or shopping, so all her aunts better be ready for a little shopping diva!
Last week, my feet were begging me for some new shoes for work. All I have ever worn to work are heels. Even when I was pregnant with the girls, I wore them, and never had a problem. For some reason, it is NOT working out so well with this pregnancy. I have calluses and sore feet! :(
I picked Marleigh up from Jenni's one afternoon and asked her if she wanted to go shopping. Marleigh said, "Hooray!!!" I took that as a yes!
We walked into Payless and Marleigh's eyes got as big as saucers. "SHOES!!!" Who would have thought that shoes would excite a 2 year old so much?!? I was holding her when we walked in and she couldn't get down fast enough!
I was looking at shoes and Marleigh would walk over and grab some and say, "How about these?" I'd tell her "I don't think so." She'd put them back and say to herself, "Don't think so." Then she'd grab another pair and we'd repeat the exact same dialogue. I found sound cute, cheap, black ballet slipper type shoes with a little bit of sparkle on them. I asked Marleigh, "How about these?" She came running over, "CUTE!!!"
I really wish I would have been video taping her. She loved shopping for shoes with Mama. I'm not really much for clothes or shopping, so all her aunts better be ready for a little shopping diva!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Marleigh and her Daddy.
We have a set routine every morning. I get up at 6:45, get my shower, eat breakfat and begin getting ready. At 7:15, I wake up Marc, and he gets Marleigh up and around for the day. Most mornings I overhear the conversation. Daddy, "Goodmorning, sweet girl." Marleigh normally replies with, "Goodmorning, Daddy. Snuggle?" Then he brings her into our room and they snuggle and watch a couple of music videos. Most days she asks to see me, and will tell me goodmorning. Then, Daddy will go change her clothes and get her ready to head to Nay-Nay's (that's what Marleigh calls Jenni).
This morning was a bit different. As Marc was bringing her into our room, I met them at the door to tell her goodmorning. She snuggled into her Daddy and pushed me away, saying, "Snuggle, Daddy." First time EVER that she hasn't want to come see me in the mornings. She normally wants to snuggle with Mommy. It was so sweet the way she wanted her Dad all to herself.
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The last few months I've watched her relationship with her Daddy grow. She is constantly looking for Daddy's approval. Marleigh is always wanting to "show Daddy" everything. She'll do something and say, "I did it!" and turn to make sure her Dad is watching.
She loves playing with him in the evenings. They go downstairs and ride her tricycle, or she rides on Daddy's back around the house. Now that its getting nicer, they go play out in the backyard.
Marleigh has also started repeating EVERYTHING Daddy says. He now has a little parrot. I've always cautioned him that little kids tend to be sponges and repeat things they hear. Turns out our sponge basically repeats only things that her Daddy says. He was on the phone the other night, and Marleigh ran to get her phone. Everything that Marc said, she repeated clear up until he hung up. She even said, "Sounds good, cheif. See ya later. Bye."
It is so neat to see their father/daughter relationship evolve. She thinks her Daddy hung the moon, and I completely agree!
This morning was a bit different. As Marc was bringing her into our room, I met them at the door to tell her goodmorning. She snuggled into her Daddy and pushed me away, saying, "Snuggle, Daddy." First time EVER that she hasn't want to come see me in the mornings. She normally wants to snuggle with Mommy. It was so sweet the way she wanted her Dad all to herself.
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The last few months I've watched her relationship with her Daddy grow. She is constantly looking for Daddy's approval. Marleigh is always wanting to "show Daddy" everything. She'll do something and say, "I did it!" and turn to make sure her Dad is watching.
She loves playing with him in the evenings. They go downstairs and ride her tricycle, or she rides on Daddy's back around the house. Now that its getting nicer, they go play out in the backyard.
Marleigh has also started repeating EVERYTHING Daddy says. He now has a little parrot. I've always cautioned him that little kids tend to be sponges and repeat things they hear. Turns out our sponge basically repeats only things that her Daddy says. He was on the phone the other night, and Marleigh ran to get her phone. Everything that Marc said, she repeated clear up until he hung up. She even said, "Sounds good, cheif. See ya later. Bye."
It is so neat to see their father/daughter relationship evolve. She thinks her Daddy hung the moon, and I completely agree!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Generosity
With our experiences the last few couple of years, Marc and I have been so incredibly blessed by the generosity of others. There really are no words that can adequately express our gratitude.
Complete strangers that have heard our story from a friend of a friend. Someone that stumbled onto our blog. A person that lives in another country right now that we have never met. We thank you so much. Your donations to the splash pad in memory of Natalie means so much to our family. Our little girl will never be forgotten. Please know you are appreciated. We pray that God will repay you ten fold for the blessings you have so willingly given to us.
Complete strangers that have heard our story from a friend of a friend. Someone that stumbled onto our blog. A person that lives in another country right now that we have never met. We thank you so much. Your donations to the splash pad in memory of Natalie means so much to our family. Our little girl will never be forgotten. Please know you are appreciated. We pray that God will repay you ten fold for the blessings you have so willingly given to us.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
More Marleigh
While driving the other day.
Marleigh: I see doggies!!!
Me: Uh.... what?!?
Marleigh: I mean cows, Mommy!
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While snuggling with Daddy and laying literally 2 inches from Daddy's face:
Marleigh: HEY, DAD!!!!
Marc: I'm right here Marleigh, what?
Marleigh: Nothing.
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Walking around the house looking for her bink.
Marleigh: Bink?
(Looks under couch.)
Marleigh: Bink?
(Looks behind the couch.)
Marleigh: BINK?!?
(Looks in the kitchen.)
Marleigh while throwing both hands in the air: Wherever could it be?!?
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Just had to share.... love her so much! :)
Marleigh: I see doggies!!!
Me: Uh.... what?!?
Marleigh: I mean cows, Mommy!
~~
While snuggling with Daddy and laying literally 2 inches from Daddy's face:
Marleigh: HEY, DAD!!!!
Marc: I'm right here Marleigh, what?
Marleigh: Nothing.
~~
Walking around the house looking for her bink.
Marleigh: Bink?
(Looks under couch.)
Marleigh: Bink?
(Looks behind the couch.)
Marleigh: BINK?!?
(Looks in the kitchen.)
Marleigh while throwing both hands in the air: Wherever could it be?!?
~~
Just had to share.... love her so much! :)
Monday, March 7, 2011
Halfway there!
I am now a little over halfway through my pregnancy. I must admit, it makes me a little sad. I actually LOVE being pregnant. Don't get me wrong, the throwing up 6-8 times a day was NOT fun, but despite that, I love it! I think it is the neatest thing in the world to know that you are being used as a tool by God to house and grow the most precious gift anyone could ever be given. When I stop to think of all the tiny little things that have to grow and develop just right, I am so spellbound by God's awesomeness. None of it by chance, but all according to His master plan.
Obviously, I know that not all aspects are rosy. There's heartburn, not being able to sleep, exhaustion, aches, pains, etc. But I think how minor all these things are and that they are only temporary. It only lasts for a few months, and at the end we'll be given a unique miracle that was chosen especially for us.
People might think I'm crazy, but I can remember after having the girls feeling lonely. I was used to feeling them move and kick. I would talk or sing to them throughout the day. I wanted them to be born knowing Mommy's voice. After I had them, it was so different. Being pregnant had become my new normal. It was quite an adjustment going back to just boring old me.
This pregnancy has been totally different than the girls for many reasons. I had a little bit of morning sickness with the girls. I'm not sure what Jr. (that's what we've been calling him since we can't agree on a name) was up to early on, but he sure made his mama sick! I'm carrying him higher than what I did with the girls. He is also already WAY more active than his sisters ever were. I wonder if it was because they didn't have as much room or is Jr. just going to be a total go getter? He also seems to know how to stomp on Mom's bladder. I frequent the restroom twice as much this time around.
The first 20 weeks have seemed to fly by. I am so excited to meet our son, but I'm hoping the next 20 weeks take their time. I want to soak up every moment of being pregnant.
Obviously, I know that not all aspects are rosy. There's heartburn, not being able to sleep, exhaustion, aches, pains, etc. But I think how minor all these things are and that they are only temporary. It only lasts for a few months, and at the end we'll be given a unique miracle that was chosen especially for us.
People might think I'm crazy, but I can remember after having the girls feeling lonely. I was used to feeling them move and kick. I would talk or sing to them throughout the day. I wanted them to be born knowing Mommy's voice. After I had them, it was so different. Being pregnant had become my new normal. It was quite an adjustment going back to just boring old me.
This pregnancy has been totally different than the girls for many reasons. I had a little bit of morning sickness with the girls. I'm not sure what Jr. (that's what we've been calling him since we can't agree on a name) was up to early on, but he sure made his mama sick! I'm carrying him higher than what I did with the girls. He is also already WAY more active than his sisters ever were. I wonder if it was because they didn't have as much room or is Jr. just going to be a total go getter? He also seems to know how to stomp on Mom's bladder. I frequent the restroom twice as much this time around.
The first 20 weeks have seemed to fly by. I am so excited to meet our son, but I'm hoping the next 20 weeks take their time. I want to soak up every moment of being pregnant.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Marleigh
Marleigh is so much fun lately. There are so many special memories that are being made. I wish I had a way to video tape them all.
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The other morning, I went to get Marleigh out of her crib. She sat up and said, "Hi, Mommy! I want to snuggle!" It melted my heart. I picked her up and she wrapped her little arms around my neck tightly. She smiled and said, "I got you, Mommy!" We went and got in Mommy and Daddy's bed and snuggled for a while. Moments like that are priceless!
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A couple of nights ago, after dinner, Marleigh was filling her pants. I asked her, "Marleigh, are you going poopy?" With a slight grunt, Marleigh said, "Yep." I then told her, "Let me know when you are finished and we'll go change your pants." She looked up at me, straining just a bit and said, "Almost.......... done. Okay, Mommy!" Marc and I about split a gut laughing at her!
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Marleigh had to go get her monthly synagis shot (its an RSV vaccine that is crazy expensive and only for kids that are high risk of RSV). We waited for well over an hour in the waiting room. Marleigh was so well behaved! Another mother commented on what a well behaved little girl she is. We FINALLY got back to see the doctor, and she gave Marleigh a flavored tongue depressor to play with while she checked her ears and listened to her chest. Without being prompted, Marleigh told her thank you. The doctor complimented her on what a polite little girl she was. The doctor was asking about how Marleigh was doing developmentally. This particular doctor hasn't seen Marleigh in almost a year. Right on cue, Marleigh counted to 15, sang (most of) her ABC's and was chatting up a storm with her. I was so proud of her. It is in those moments, that you know all the hard work of parenting is paying off. Sure, you could let your kid do whatever they want all the time, not take the time to teach them anything. Life would be so much easier. But it is such a great feeling when your child is well behaved and polite.
~~
The other morning, I went to get Marleigh out of her crib. She sat up and said, "Hi, Mommy! I want to snuggle!" It melted my heart. I picked her up and she wrapped her little arms around my neck tightly. She smiled and said, "I got you, Mommy!" We went and got in Mommy and Daddy's bed and snuggled for a while. Moments like that are priceless!
~~
A couple of nights ago, after dinner, Marleigh was filling her pants. I asked her, "Marleigh, are you going poopy?" With a slight grunt, Marleigh said, "Yep." I then told her, "Let me know when you are finished and we'll go change your pants." She looked up at me, straining just a bit and said, "Almost.......... done. Okay, Mommy!" Marc and I about split a gut laughing at her!
~~
Marleigh had to go get her monthly synagis shot (its an RSV vaccine that is crazy expensive and only for kids that are high risk of RSV). We waited for well over an hour in the waiting room. Marleigh was so well behaved! Another mother commented on what a well behaved little girl she is. We FINALLY got back to see the doctor, and she gave Marleigh a flavored tongue depressor to play with while she checked her ears and listened to her chest. Without being prompted, Marleigh told her thank you. The doctor complimented her on what a polite little girl she was. The doctor was asking about how Marleigh was doing developmentally. This particular doctor hasn't seen Marleigh in almost a year. Right on cue, Marleigh counted to 15, sang (most of) her ABC's and was chatting up a storm with her. I was so proud of her. It is in those moments, that you know all the hard work of parenting is paying off. Sure, you could let your kid do whatever they want all the time, not take the time to teach them anything. Life would be so much easier. But it is such a great feeling when your child is well behaved and polite.
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