Hunter had the day off work on Wednesday and took this video of Avery in the morning. He emailed it to me right away and I couldn't stop watching it. I was laughing and crying. I know there is no meaning behind it yet, but it still melts my heart. I love that girl more than anything in the whole world!!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Bath Time
Avery finally outgrew her infant bathtub, so we got her this little bath bumper. It lets her sit in the big bath but puts a non-skid surface under her and a soft landing all around. She loves it! She will sit in there and play for as long as I'll let her. The biggest benefit to her is that her toys are always within reach!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Need one of these!
We were at our friends Doug and Julie Youngs for their daughters first birthday party and they had one of those outdoor swings for babies. Avery LOVED it.
After all that fun, who wouldn't be tired? Time for a nice nap in the sun . . .
I love moments like these.
After all that fun, who wouldn't be tired? Time for a nice nap in the sun . . .
I love moments like these.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Rat Race
I hate working, I'm pretty sure I've mentioned that about a million times now. To make matters worse, however, very large rats the size of house cats have taken up residence in our office building. Every afternoon they chase each other or run races or something in the rafters above my office. Their newest past time seems to be scratching the ceiling tiles above my office, leaving a nice little hole and tile shavings on the floor. I swear if a rat drops from the ceiling while I am working I will QUIT on the spot. NASTY.
My biggest fear is now being in my office with the door shut and locked, hooked up to my breast pump, when . . .WHAM, a giant rat falls through the ceiling. You're laughing right now, I know you are, but this would NOT be funny.
Pest control has been here and we have about 10 traps around, but so far, the rat races are in full swing.
As promised. . .here is my sap story:
For those of you who don't know, I actually hated working before I had Avery, but knew it was just a part of life. Money makes the work go round. After having Avery however, I feel my heart break every morning when I leave her and it doesn't start beating again until I pick her up. Everyone said, "don't worry, it'll get easier, I promise." They were wrong. It is getting harder. I pray every night that God will show me the right path to follow so that I can stay home and raise my children. I don't know how working moms do it. I can't possibly keep my house clean, cook decent dinners, care for Avery, and work full time. Let alone working out or shaving my legs, I gave up hope on those a while ago. My house is always a wreck, we eat take-out multiple times a week, and my baby is being raised by other people for the bargain price of $815 a month.
I'm thinking about possibly doing home care for one or 2 kids after Hunter and I pay down most of our debt (Lord willing - this could happen soon). Does anyone have any insight into doing this?
Hoping to leave the rat races soon,
Andrea
My biggest fear is now being in my office with the door shut and locked, hooked up to my breast pump, when . . .WHAM, a giant rat falls through the ceiling. You're laughing right now, I know you are, but this would NOT be funny.
Pest control has been here and we have about 10 traps around, but so far, the rat races are in full swing.
As promised. . .here is my sap story:
For those of you who don't know, I actually hated working before I had Avery, but knew it was just a part of life. Money makes the work go round. After having Avery however, I feel my heart break every morning when I leave her and it doesn't start beating again until I pick her up. Everyone said, "don't worry, it'll get easier, I promise." They were wrong. It is getting harder. I pray every night that God will show me the right path to follow so that I can stay home and raise my children. I don't know how working moms do it. I can't possibly keep my house clean, cook decent dinners, care for Avery, and work full time. Let alone working out or shaving my legs, I gave up hope on those a while ago. My house is always a wreck, we eat take-out multiple times a week, and my baby is being raised by other people for the bargain price of $815 a month.
I'm thinking about possibly doing home care for one or 2 kids after Hunter and I pay down most of our debt (Lord willing - this could happen soon). Does anyone have any insight into doing this?
Hoping to leave the rat races soon,
Andrea
Sitting Up
Milestones are one of the most exciting things about being a parent I think. Each little thing makes you believe your baby is the smartest baby to ever live. Avery's newest super-human ability to sit up without support is becoming more impressive everyday. We still have to be ready for the topple at any moment, but she is getting so strong! Before we know it she will be sitting up playing by herself on the floor. Next milestone will be getting up on her hands and knees or army crawling.
Here she is in the Bumbo Jenny and Troy are loaning us, this lets her sit-up with support (and frees mommy and daddy's hands so they can hand over toys).
Here she is sitting up all by herself on our bed. This is a good practice place since the landings are nice and soft!
And finally, because it's so damn cute. . .
Who do you think she looks like?? I think she looks like both of us, my big cheeks and nose and Hunter's eyes and hairline, maybe lips too. Comment with your thoughts!
Love to all!
Here she is in the Bumbo Jenny and Troy are loaning us, this lets her sit-up with support (and frees mommy and daddy's hands so they can hand over toys).
Here she is sitting up all by herself on our bed. This is a good practice place since the landings are nice and soft!
And finally, because it's so damn cute. . .
Who do you think she looks like?? I think she looks like both of us, my big cheeks and nose and Hunter's eyes and hairline, maybe lips too. Comment with your thoughts!
Love to all!
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