Everytime I come into this space I type and type and type.
Then delete delete delete.
I seriously can't get the words out. The feelings are stuck inside. Or maybe it's because I usually only have one hand free and I am super slow with only one hand :)
The past few months of our lives have been…a little crazy, to say the least.
We moved, traveled to FL, lived hours apart, and now are finally "settled". Yet there are still boxes upon boxes scattered throughout our little blue cottage waiting for someone to see what treasures…or junk, reside in them.
It hasn't been easy. I would be lying if I said it had been an easy transition. We are still working on it, but we are slowly getting there. Slowly but surely.
It's just starting to be a "new normal".
I have leaned on others from far away more than ever. I have prayed more than ever before. I have trusted God more than ever before.
So in reality, it probably was the best thing to happen to my….soul. I know I can't do it alone. There is just no way to do it alone and be a good..anything. So I have had to rely on God soley for the first time in my life. It's been a blessing in disguise. I have my hands up and pray He takes the wheel on this one.
He has given me friends I never thought I'd have, brought a passion to my heart that I can't stop sharing and loving, and He has whispered to trust Him every step of the way.
I am so thankful to be about to stay home with B. Gosh it just makes my heart so freaking full I can't even tell ya. It's tiring and some days really hard to not want to just fall asleep while she is playing, but I seriously wouldn't have it any other way. So thankful for that.
I am learning that I can take a dog to the groomer without killing any of us, even if it means I am panting more than she is by the time we all get to the door.
I am learning that I have to open my heart to meeting new people, whether I am scared of it or not.
So as hard as it all is…it has helped me in all of the areas that were weak before.
I know everything happens for a reason and I am seeing that unfold daily and His faithfulness never goes unnoticed.
Hopefully Minnesota decides not to have 50 ft of snow next winter. That would be great MN, thanks :)
Over and out!
Monday, April 20, 2015
Friday, April 3, 2015
Brooklyn // 6 months
Okay so I got all crazy and decided to start another private blog and it just…isn't working out too well. I can't get motivated, or maybe it's because I don't have any spare hands to type. Probably the latter :) I can't complain about that one though!
Well…once again, here I am. AMAZED that another month has gone by and our sweet girl is 6 months (what the what) old!
This month as been HUGE for little B. She has changed so much and is constantly changing. She is turning into a little firecracker. Love it!
Weight: 15 lbs 13 oz
Length: 26.5 inches (2 ft. 2 in.)
Hair: She's rocking hair still, but it is all business in the front, party in the back style
Eyes: Blue. LOVE her eyes.
Clothes: Officially rocking 6-9 month clothing. She still fits in a lot of 6 as well.
Diapers: Size 3
Nicknames: B, Brook-trout, Brooky (not sure who called her that), Brookster, Sweet girl, Baby B
Sleeping: My baby went from sleeping through the night to….well, not. We have been crazy people moving all over the place the past two months so I think that isn't helping her cause because she wants to be with mom and dad. Lord help us!
Likes: smiling, bouncing, tags, baths, mornings, eating everything and anything, squash & sweet potatoes…food in general, plastic eggs, sitting up, being read/sang/talked to, looking at herself in the mirror, being outside, Piper, people watching, hitting things again her high chair, blowing air and spit, water bottles, pretty much everything!
Dislikes: sleeping ;), being tired, being away from mommy (hello separation anxiety), some strangers, being alone at all, not being able to eat Piper's toys, getting into her sleep sack
Eating: A week before Brooklyn turned 6 months old we tried her first baby food, sweet potatoes. SHE LOVED IT! I mean that girl can eat! So so fun to give her real food. She is messy and loves every second of it. She still eats breast milk every 3 hours in addition to the baby food. I usually feed her baby food 1-2 times a day. I don't stress too much about it as I know my milk is her main nutrition. She does love it though so it makes me excited to give it to her.
Milestones: sitting up, babbling, waving, pretend high fives, doing thing on command (bouncing) , started solids, sat in her high chair for the first time, sat in her stroller without the car seat for the first time, stayed at grandma and grandpa's for a week while mommy and daddy were away
Events: Well this month was HUGE for you sweet girl. We were living with grandma and grandma the past two months while daddy changed jobs. It was a whole lot of fun, but we are glad to have our guy back! You also moved to Minnesota. Yeah, sorry about the snow and cold! You stayed with grandma & grandpa for a week while mom and dad were away. You went to the lake with them, watched grandpa fish, went on walks, and met all of their awesome neighbors. So much more fun to come!
Sweet girl,
Thank you for making all of our dreams come true. You are a perfect combination of sweet and sassy. Especially sassy these days ;) You squeal if I leave you and want to constantly be by my side. You get so excited when you see us and it is the best! You have started to love your Piper and she is starting to get used to you. She will give you her toys and you will give them back. She has also licked your face a time or two. You make us SO happy and are SO fun to watch grow. Each day gets better and better…even if you don't let us sleep. We love you so!
Well…once again, here I am. AMAZED that another month has gone by and our sweet girl is 6 months (what the what) old!
This month as been HUGE for little B. She has changed so much and is constantly changing. She is turning into a little firecracker. Love it!
Weight: 15 lbs 13 oz
Length: 26.5 inches (2 ft. 2 in.)
Hair: She's rocking hair still, but it is all business in the front, party in the back style
Eyes: Blue. LOVE her eyes.
Clothes: Officially rocking 6-9 month clothing. She still fits in a lot of 6 as well.
Diapers: Size 3
Nicknames: B, Brook-trout, Brooky (not sure who called her that), Brookster, Sweet girl, Baby B
Sleeping: My baby went from sleeping through the night to….well, not. We have been crazy people moving all over the place the past two months so I think that isn't helping her cause because she wants to be with mom and dad. Lord help us!
Likes: smiling, bouncing, tags, baths, mornings, eating everything and anything, squash & sweet potatoes…food in general, plastic eggs, sitting up, being read/sang/talked to, looking at herself in the mirror, being outside, Piper, people watching, hitting things again her high chair, blowing air and spit, water bottles, pretty much everything!
Dislikes: sleeping ;), being tired, being away from mommy (hello separation anxiety), some strangers, being alone at all, not being able to eat Piper's toys, getting into her sleep sack
Eating: A week before Brooklyn turned 6 months old we tried her first baby food, sweet potatoes. SHE LOVED IT! I mean that girl can eat! So so fun to give her real food. She is messy and loves every second of it. She still eats breast milk every 3 hours in addition to the baby food. I usually feed her baby food 1-2 times a day. I don't stress too much about it as I know my milk is her main nutrition. She does love it though so it makes me excited to give it to her.
Milestones: sitting up, babbling, waving, pretend high fives, doing thing on command (bouncing) , started solids, sat in her high chair for the first time, sat in her stroller without the car seat for the first time, stayed at grandma and grandpa's for a week while mommy and daddy were away
Events: Well this month was HUGE for you sweet girl. We were living with grandma and grandma the past two months while daddy changed jobs. It was a whole lot of fun, but we are glad to have our guy back! You also moved to Minnesota. Yeah, sorry about the snow and cold! You stayed with grandma & grandpa for a week while mom and dad were away. You went to the lake with them, watched grandpa fish, went on walks, and met all of their awesome neighbors. So much more fun to come!
Sweet girl,
Thank you for making all of our dreams come true. You are a perfect combination of sweet and sassy. Especially sassy these days ;) You squeal if I leave you and want to constantly be by my side. You get so excited when you see us and it is the best! You have started to love your Piper and she is starting to get used to you. She will give you her toys and you will give them back. She has also licked your face a time or two. You make us SO happy and are SO fun to watch grow. Each day gets better and better…even if you don't let us sleep. We love you so!