A New Day

Oh baby...

You kept us up all night. Daddy and I were so frustrated because we simply couldn't calm you ... and we were so tired - including you! We turned on the projector that flashes stars and moons on the ceiling and usually captures your attention. We had the ocean noises in the background that typically seem so calming. We rocked you. We held you. We tried letting you sleep with us (get over it, Baby Wise moms)...but you simply couldn't be satisfied.
We went to work with blood shot eyes and dark circles underneath. Thank goodness it's a new day.

It reminds me of Lamentations 3...Great is the Lord's unfailing love, His mercies are new each morning. I'm so glad that we get to start over each day. Every day is so unpredictable - we never know what will come. We never know what to expect. It's hard to plan how things will go - good or bad - but each day is new and different and that's what makes it so much fun. I heard a quote once that has stuck with me and now I'll share it with you..."The fact that you are alive today is proof positive that God has something for you to do." Just remember that. As long as you are given breath, you have a purpose on this planet to continue to glorify your Creator.









And yes, I mentioned "work"...yesterday was your first day with the nanny. Up to this point, you've only been with family. But you did so good for Miss Donna. She had you sleeping in the crib (something mommy and daddy can't even do) and took you for a walk and took such good care of you. We had such a peace about you being with your nanny and it made seeing you after work so sweet! I missed you so much...but I'm so happy to share with you that God is so gracious and providential and providing for even the job situation to work out so you won't have to be with the nanny more than a day or two a week. Praise the Lord!









At your doctor's visit two weeks ago, the doctor told me you were an active baby. You are now constantly on the move - kicking your legs, swinging your arms - sometimes punching us. You even hit Jackson on the nose last night and he looked so stunned. After all, he has spent every moment right by your side. You two will be such good friends just as soon as you can throw his ball. I am anticipating the days when we'll be running to catch up with you, but for now we savor everyday we can still hold you in our arms.

People often ask how I even have time to keep this blog updated for you but as I type you are resting comfortably on my lap, kicking your little slippered feet on the keyboard. So far, I think I've managed to correct all the extra keystrokes you have helped add.

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That was just for you to add your own two cents to the blog. Thank you sweet boy!

When you're awake, you're wide awake - with big bright eyes that are still changing color with everything you wear. I wonder everyday what color they will turn out to be.

You love to pucker up your lips and make noises. You're even clicking your tongue, though I'm not sure that it's intentional. You're still getting so vocal.

You've now kicked off one of your powder blue baseball embroidered slippers. You're getting frustrated because we're not on the move, so for now, we'll wrap things up.


Thank you to Lana and Deb for the wonderful bibs and burp cloths that bear your name or initials! We absolutely love them.