It's hard for me to even believe that this beautiful, beautiful child is mine.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Well there I go again...(update on us)
going a whole week in between posts. I really am becoming quite bad at this. I used to be a good blogger-good Lord, what did I have to talk about? I believe my level of blogging is directly proportional to my level of running, by the way. When I'm running, I think. And when I think, I write in my head. And then when I get back from a run-voila! I've got a blog post all cooked up for you. But, I don't run very much lately-so I don't blog very much lately. Just the way it goes, I guess.
News on The Sweetie:
I cannot believe how quickly she is changing-particularly in the area of language development. I read that girls are often more developed in language and boys develop more quickly in physical skills as babies. I guess I'd see this to be true-Sophie is a huge babbler, understands 10ish signs, and has signed 3 different signs to us. In the past week I'd say she's gone from random baby babble to truly imitating sounds of words that I say. For example, if I say "all done!" she'll say something like "ba nonnn!" with the same intonation. It's cool! Also, she's been saying "Mama" and "Dada" (in equal frequency!)directed at the correct person. It's just awesome to look at her and to think,"hmmm, a week ago you couldn't do that!". It's like every second connections are being made in her brain, so I talk to her constantly and show her as many new things as I can. We got out some little stacking/nesting cups today and those kept her content for a solid half hour. They're brightly colored, different shapes, and obviously delicious to the taste (hehe!).
News on Me:
I'm doing the 30 Day Shred. I don't really have weight to lose but I do have some toning to do-especially in the stomach area! So my workout mantra is: Jillian Michaels never had a baby. Jillian Michaels never had a baby. Haha! It's fun though, and I like the challenge of doing it everyday. I made up a little chart :)
I've also been going to church on Wed. nights for the service. I go to Lenny's for dinner and then go to church alone. I really like these evenings that I have to myself and I think it's great that it gives Kev and Sophie some time to play and bond together without me there.
News on Kev:
Kev's been running every night. He's really dedicated and is losing some pounds :P It's so silly to say because he's been such a skinny runner his whole life, but I know he's been a bit self-conscious about his gain and it's coming off. He's also set a goal of running the Detroit Marathon next October. I'm proud of my man!
Our car broke down on Thanksgiving. It looks like we're facing some major repair bills, which sucks. We have an emergency fund for just such an unfortunate occasion though, and my parents have said that they want to pay for some of it. I'm so grateful to them for their generosity and for Kev who is all about Dave Ramsey and set up our emergency fund. Sophie and I are in good hands.
We had a great Thanksgiving with my grandparents. They were SO excited to see Sophie again and were completely content to spend the day sitting on the couch watching Sophie scoot around on the floor. I had about a 2 HOUR convo with my dad's parents, which was great. I really try to treasure each moment I have with them. All four of my grandparents are overall pretty healthy, but they are all approaching 90. I just don't know how much time I have left with them and I want to make it all count. I love them all and I can't imagine what will happen when they're gone. It makes me very sad to think about losing any of them-they are all such wonderful people. Here's a picture from the day:
News on The Sweetie:
I cannot believe how quickly she is changing-particularly in the area of language development. I read that girls are often more developed in language and boys develop more quickly in physical skills as babies. I guess I'd see this to be true-Sophie is a huge babbler, understands 10ish signs, and has signed 3 different signs to us. In the past week I'd say she's gone from random baby babble to truly imitating sounds of words that I say. For example, if I say "all done!" she'll say something like "ba nonnn!" with the same intonation. It's cool! Also, she's been saying "Mama" and "Dada" (in equal frequency!)directed at the correct person. It's just awesome to look at her and to think,"hmmm, a week ago you couldn't do that!". It's like every second connections are being made in her brain, so I talk to her constantly and show her as many new things as I can. We got out some little stacking/nesting cups today and those kept her content for a solid half hour. They're brightly colored, different shapes, and obviously delicious to the taste (hehe!).
News on Me:
I'm doing the 30 Day Shred. I don't really have weight to lose but I do have some toning to do-especially in the stomach area! So my workout mantra is: Jillian Michaels never had a baby. Jillian Michaels never had a baby. Haha! It's fun though, and I like the challenge of doing it everyday. I made up a little chart :)
I've also been going to church on Wed. nights for the service. I go to Lenny's for dinner and then go to church alone. I really like these evenings that I have to myself and I think it's great that it gives Kev and Sophie some time to play and bond together without me there.
News on Kev:
Kev's been running every night. He's really dedicated and is losing some pounds :P It's so silly to say because he's been such a skinny runner his whole life, but I know he's been a bit self-conscious about his gain and it's coming off. He's also set a goal of running the Detroit Marathon next October. I'm proud of my man!
Our car broke down on Thanksgiving. It looks like we're facing some major repair bills, which sucks. We have an emergency fund for just such an unfortunate occasion though, and my parents have said that they want to pay for some of it. I'm so grateful to them for their generosity and for Kev who is all about Dave Ramsey and set up our emergency fund. Sophie and I are in good hands.
We had a great Thanksgiving with my grandparents. They were SO excited to see Sophie again and were completely content to spend the day sitting on the couch watching Sophie scoot around on the floor. I had about a 2 HOUR convo with my dad's parents, which was great. I really try to treasure each moment I have with them. All four of my grandparents are overall pretty healthy, but they are all approaching 90. I just don't know how much time I have left with them and I want to make it all count. I love them all and I can't imagine what will happen when they're gone. It makes me very sad to think about losing any of them-they are all such wonderful people. Here's a picture from the day:
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Sad thoughts
How I wish I had skipped The Bump today. Then I would not have read the post about a toddler who died yesterday after having a fever of 105. He had been fine the day before-and now he's dead. I feel completely depressed and heartbroken. I cannot imagine the pain that these parents are going through-I'm crying and I'm close to vomiting I am THAT upset. His mom described him as a kid who knew over 50 signs and found everything funny.
For Thanksgiving this year, I will meditate on how thankful I am that Sophie is healthy. She's smart, she's perfect, she has not been sick a day in her short life. At least for now, she is healthy and safe.
I pray I never know that type of pain.
For Thanksgiving this year, I will meditate on how thankful I am that Sophie is healthy. She's smart, she's perfect, she has not been sick a day in her short life. At least for now, she is healthy and safe.
I pray I never know that type of pain.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
I know, I know...
I'm a horrible blogger. I know I've been distant, cold. I know I've let you down with my inconsistency. I promise I'll change-I'll do better, I really will try. Forgive me?
Now that we have that cleared up...
A friend from high school moved to town. Well, Spring Arbor really, but close enough. I saw her at church in the parking lot on the way in. I said, "...Court? Is that you?" and she said "Oh hi! Is this your church???" And then we sat together. She works at Jackson Coffee Company and today I went and visited her right before work (I work right across the street. Kitty corner.) And tomorrow morning we are going running together, and she shall get to know Sophie. I don't know why, but it somehow feels refreshing to have her here. I expect good things.
I saw a bumper sticker last night that made me really angry. It said, "Don't Drink and Drive. You may hit a bump and spill your drink." Have any of you watched Biggest Loser this season? She's voted off now, but there was a woman on there who's husband, 5 yr. old daughter, and 2 WEEK old son were killed by a drunk driver. Her whole family GONE in an instant because of an idiot's selfish decision to drink and drive. Those most precious to her-her children-her NEWBORN-dead. I cannot imagine the pain that she's been through, it practically makes me cry every time I think of it. When I read that bumper sticker I immediately thought of her-how badly would it hurt her heart to see this sticker? It was all I could do not to floor it and rear-end the car with the offending sticker. How can people be so flippant about something so horrible? Makes me feel ill. I need to change the subject ASAP.
God has been working on my heart in my attitude towards WWKids. See, I've been avoiding going into the classrooms for a few months now, just so burned out, sick of begging people to participate, sick of feeling guilty when spots weren't filled. So I prayed that God would speak to me and to change my heart. And he did. We were laying on the floor in Music, listening to Rich Mullins "Step by Step" (total Bible camp song right there!) and next to me the sweetest little girl is singing. Such a little voice, so sincere. In that moment I was reminded of why I began helping Lori out in the first place-I loved the kids! I wanted to help the kids know Jesus. So there you have it. Thank you, Lord, for speaking to me through that child. I doubt she knows what a difference she made just by singing a "cheesy" Bible campfire song.
My sweetie is changing. I can see it everyday. Her hair is longer and more "texturized" each day (I think it may become wavy in the back like mine). Sometimes I look at her body and think "she's getting so long-she's so tall!". Or I'll see how she goes from sitting to crawling, and to me it looks graceful and fluid like a child, not jerky and awkward like a baby. Her personality is blooming too. She's got a great sense of humor-she laughs at everything! She's so social. She's easy-going and laid back. She's very active and can play on her own for quite awhile (quite the independent lady!). She can recognize a few things you say to her. For example, if I say "Sophie, would you like some MILK?" she will make the milk sign. She also will clap (most of the time) when you ask her to. She's just...well, she's great! Here's a pic because I can't resist :)
Now that we have that cleared up...
A friend from high school moved to town. Well, Spring Arbor really, but close enough. I saw her at church in the parking lot on the way in. I said, "...Court? Is that you?" and she said "Oh hi! Is this your church???" And then we sat together. She works at Jackson Coffee Company and today I went and visited her right before work (I work right across the street. Kitty corner.) And tomorrow morning we are going running together, and she shall get to know Sophie. I don't know why, but it somehow feels refreshing to have her here. I expect good things.
I saw a bumper sticker last night that made me really angry. It said, "Don't Drink and Drive. You may hit a bump and spill your drink." Have any of you watched Biggest Loser this season? She's voted off now, but there was a woman on there who's husband, 5 yr. old daughter, and 2 WEEK old son were killed by a drunk driver. Her whole family GONE in an instant because of an idiot's selfish decision to drink and drive. Those most precious to her-her children-her NEWBORN-dead. I cannot imagine the pain that she's been through, it practically makes me cry every time I think of it. When I read that bumper sticker I immediately thought of her-how badly would it hurt her heart to see this sticker? It was all I could do not to floor it and rear-end the car with the offending sticker. How can people be so flippant about something so horrible? Makes me feel ill. I need to change the subject ASAP.
God has been working on my heart in my attitude towards WWKids. See, I've been avoiding going into the classrooms for a few months now, just so burned out, sick of begging people to participate, sick of feeling guilty when spots weren't filled. So I prayed that God would speak to me and to change my heart. And he did. We were laying on the floor in Music, listening to Rich Mullins "Step by Step" (total Bible camp song right there!) and next to me the sweetest little girl is singing. Such a little voice, so sincere. In that moment I was reminded of why I began helping Lori out in the first place-I loved the kids! I wanted to help the kids know Jesus. So there you have it. Thank you, Lord, for speaking to me through that child. I doubt she knows what a difference she made just by singing a "cheesy" Bible campfire song.
My sweetie is changing. I can see it everyday. Her hair is longer and more "texturized" each day (I think it may become wavy in the back like mine). Sometimes I look at her body and think "she's getting so long-she's so tall!". Or I'll see how she goes from sitting to crawling, and to me it looks graceful and fluid like a child, not jerky and awkward like a baby. Her personality is blooming too. She's got a great sense of humor-she laughs at everything! She's so social. She's easy-going and laid back. She's very active and can play on her own for quite awhile (quite the independent lady!). She can recognize a few things you say to her. For example, if I say "Sophie, would you like some MILK?" she will make the milk sign. She also will clap (most of the time) when you ask her to. She's just...well, she's great! Here's a pic because I can't resist :)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Have I mentioned lately how much I love Macs?
I spent time everyday last week on the phone with the help desk, trying to get the computer in the student lounge to work. They switched it out, fixed it, and brought it back today. Come to find out, that it is NOT FIXED. It is not connected to the network (so no internet), it does not have Office on it (so students can't use it to write/print their papers) and it's not hooked up through the network to the printer. I'm so sick of that stupid thing.
At least the copy machine works or else I may just LOSE IT!!!
I can say honestly, from the depths of my soul: I loathe PCs and I love Macs. Simple as that.
At least the copy machine works or else I may just LOSE IT!!!
I can say honestly, from the depths of my soul: I loathe PCs and I love Macs. Simple as that.
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