..."I'll be back..." very soon, I promise! Maybe tomorrow, even. We're still working on getting a new computer - the delay is that we want a Mac, and can't decide on an iMac or Macbook. Any thoughts on that guys??
At any rate, Cline's figured out a few tricks for our old computer, so I think I'm going to try and post some pictures tomorrow. We're doing really well. I'm feeling pretty comfortable taking care of both kids now, and having a blast with both of my girls.
Gotta run for now, though. I'm typing with one hand and holding a sleeping Abby Kate in the other.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
So Much to Say... So Much to Post...
Hey guys! Hoping to order a computer in the next few days, so hopefully, my regular updates will resume. I've had so many cute stories, and I hate that I don't have a great way to post them while they're fresh on my mind.
Halloween was a complete disaster! I was completely overwhelmed and basically, the failed Trick-or-Treating experience led to me sobbing in the rocking chair over my inability to do "anything" right as a mother. More on that later...
I have lots of cute pictures I'd love to post and hope to do just that in the next few days/week. Christa was the cutest little Georgia cheerleader, and Abby Kate just wore a "Baby's 1st Halloween" outfit.
Also, Abby Kate is 2 months old today! (Picture of that soon, too :)
Gotta run - sorry for the random bits of information, but Christa's awake, and Abby Kate will be soon, too. Better post coming soon :)
Halloween was a complete disaster! I was completely overwhelmed and basically, the failed Trick-or-Treating experience led to me sobbing in the rocking chair over my inability to do "anything" right as a mother. More on that later...
I have lots of cute pictures I'd love to post and hope to do just that in the next few days/week. Christa was the cutest little Georgia cheerleader, and Abby Kate just wore a "Baby's 1st Halloween" outfit.
Also, Abby Kate is 2 months old today! (Picture of that soon, too :)
Gotta run - sorry for the random bits of information, but Christa's awake, and Abby Kate will be soon, too. Better post coming soon :)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Hellooooo Out There!!
Just another quick update from my parent's computer. It's going to be a few weeks before I have great access to one again.... we need a computer, and my husband said something about being financially responsible.. doing appropriate research on big purchases... waiting until we've paid other bills... I don't know - I tuned him out after he firmly said we can't order one "today." It won't be too long though - I miss you guys!
We're doing well. Christa has transitioned herself to her big girl bed!!! She asked to sleep in it a few weeks ago, but kept getting up. So I braced myself for a painful move that would likely involve me sitting outside her door and physically placing her back in her bed hundreds of times. Until that time, though, the crib still suited all of us just fine. Then, last week, the night before her "school" pictures (and also a night Cline was conveniently working :), she insisted on sleeping in her big girl bed. I actually tried to talk her out of it - I wanted Cline to be there to reassure me she wasn't going to go tumbling down the stairs in the middle of the night or pull the office bookcase over on herself, or that whatever horrific image my mind conjured up wouldn't happen. I also wanted her to get a good night's sleep so she'd look great and cooperate for her pictures. I told her several times that we'd sleep in the crib a few more nights, and if she could nap in the big girl bed for a few days, I'd let her sleep in it at night. Well, Christa insisted that she wanted to sleep in the big girl bed that very night.
I decided to compromise with myself. I would put her in the big girl bed and explain to her that if she got up just one time, it was back to the crib. I didn't even bother grabbing the baby monitor - just put her in bed with her duck and blankie, and waited outside her door for the offense to occur, certain she'd be in her crib within 3 minutes. Actually.... 5 minutes passed.... then 10. No sign of Christa exiting her room. I started to panic because I hadn't put the baby monitor in her room, and how was I going to sleep "so far away from her" with her having so much freedom to roam about the house unsupervised???? After 30 minutes passed, I decided to risk this surprising progress and sneak the baby monitor into her new room. I don't know if she'd fallen asleep by then or not, but she was contentedly lying in her bed and gave me a big smile when she saw me. I told her I was so proud of her, that she was doing great, and I loved her. Then I went to my room where I got a great night's sleep, knowing the baby monitor would alert me if she woke up. The next morning, she was sound asleep in her big girl bed with many stuffed animals to keep her company. She's been sleeping there for naps and at night ever since!
If potty training is that easy, we're in great shape :) That is our next goal, hopefully to be tackled in the next 6 months.
Well, gotta run - have a great day!
We're doing well. Christa has transitioned herself to her big girl bed!!! She asked to sleep in it a few weeks ago, but kept getting up. So I braced myself for a painful move that would likely involve me sitting outside her door and physically placing her back in her bed hundreds of times. Until that time, though, the crib still suited all of us just fine. Then, last week, the night before her "school" pictures (and also a night Cline was conveniently working :), she insisted on sleeping in her big girl bed. I actually tried to talk her out of it - I wanted Cline to be there to reassure me she wasn't going to go tumbling down the stairs in the middle of the night or pull the office bookcase over on herself, or that whatever horrific image my mind conjured up wouldn't happen. I also wanted her to get a good night's sleep so she'd look great and cooperate for her pictures. I told her several times that we'd sleep in the crib a few more nights, and if she could nap in the big girl bed for a few days, I'd let her sleep in it at night. Well, Christa insisted that she wanted to sleep in the big girl bed that very night.
I decided to compromise with myself. I would put her in the big girl bed and explain to her that if she got up just one time, it was back to the crib. I didn't even bother grabbing the baby monitor - just put her in bed with her duck and blankie, and waited outside her door for the offense to occur, certain she'd be in her crib within 3 minutes. Actually.... 5 minutes passed.... then 10. No sign of Christa exiting her room. I started to panic because I hadn't put the baby monitor in her room, and how was I going to sleep "so far away from her" with her having so much freedom to roam about the house unsupervised???? After 30 minutes passed, I decided to risk this surprising progress and sneak the baby monitor into her new room. I don't know if she'd fallen asleep by then or not, but she was contentedly lying in her bed and gave me a big smile when she saw me. I told her I was so proud of her, that she was doing great, and I loved her. Then I went to my room where I got a great night's sleep, knowing the baby monitor would alert me if she woke up. The next morning, she was sound asleep in her big girl bed with many stuffed animals to keep her company. She's been sleeping there for naps and at night ever since!
If potty training is that easy, we're in great shape :) That is our next goal, hopefully to be tackled in the next 6 months.
Well, gotta run - have a great day!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Hello From My Parent's Computer!
Hey guys! Just a quick hello to let you know that we're still around and doing fabulously! However, our computer has bitten the dust, and I'm not sure how long it will take us to order a new one and get it set up. Updates (especially pictures) might be fewer and farther between than I'd like for the next few weeks.
I am, however, on Facebook now, and I am able to check that and briefly update my status from Cline's iPhone, so look for me there while we wait for our home office to re-enter the 21st century. I will warn you that I have the most boring profile ever so far :)
Have a great weekend!
I am, however, on Facebook now, and I am able to check that and briefly update my status from Cline's iPhone, so look for me there while we wait for our home office to re-enter the 21st century. I will warn you that I have the most boring profile ever so far :)
Have a great weekend!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Very Quick Update
Hello all! I'm taking a few extra minutes to share these pictures with you. (I'm supposed to be "replying to ultra-important e-mails" right now - shhhhh.... :) We ventured to church yesterday for the first time since before Abby Kate was born. It was wonderful to be back! I took a few pictures on our way out the door, since it's the first time the girls have been dressed up together.
The picture below was just taken a few minutes ago. Christa cut her nap short today, but wanted to lay down in her big girl bed. She decided Abby Kate should join her. My sweet girls...
Alright, I'm off to watch the kids so Cline can go running. One day I'll have time to be creative with my posts again.....Friday, October 2, 2009
Abby Kate is 1 Month!!
Where did the time go?? Sadly, this is the first time I've had a chance to post pictures since we brought her home from the hospital (and I had to really work to squeeze this time in - she's crying for food as we speak :) Even more sadly, these are among the only pictures I've taken of her since we brought her home - poor girl is already getting the short end of the stick with picture-taking! Life with 2 kids is chaotic, but I'm loving it! Gotta run and feed the baby, so enjoy the pictures!
Taken on my birthday - Sept. 12
Going to the football game with La-La!
Sweet sisters.
One month old today!
Taken on my birthday - Sept. 12Going to the football game with La-La!Sweet sisters.
One month old today!Saturday, September 26, 2009
Quick Update
Hey guys! I have some pictures to post very soon. We're doing great. Cline is officially back at work, and is working his first long stretch since the baby was born, so this will be the true test to see if I can handle two on my own with the help of my wonderful mother and several paid babysitters!
I have been taking care of the girls completely on my own for a few hours at a time, and so far, it's not so bad (knock repeatedly on huge piece of wood). And I'm getting to the point where I can leave the house for more than 2 hours at a time - very nice. Yesterday, I even got some cleaning done - like serious, sweeping and vacuuming floors cleaning. It's a nice change from 9 months of filth! I think my body is just so happy to not be pregnant anymore, it's rewarding me with the energy of an Olympian! (Although I have a feeling I just might have a bit less energy after this week "on my own" :)
Abby Kate is truly a sweet baby, and Christa is the best big sister. I couldn't ask for a better transition - Christa tries to help, and often tells Abby Kate to "stop crying." When Abby Kate doesn't stop, Christa does what she can to fix the problem - i.e. rocking the swing, holding the pacifier in her mouth, etc. She's not overbearing, though, or wanting to hold the baby constantly, which is nice. Although anytime we are out in public and someone wants to come see the baby, Christa yells, "NO" until we remind her that they aren't going to take the baby, they just want to look at her.
Gotta run - I hear the baby stirring, and we're taking a road trip to get fitted for a bridesmaid's dress today. How I'm going to get accurate measurements 3 weeks post-partum is beyond me, but I'm going to make the best guess I can!
I have been taking care of the girls completely on my own for a few hours at a time, and so far, it's not so bad (knock repeatedly on huge piece of wood). And I'm getting to the point where I can leave the house for more than 2 hours at a time - very nice. Yesterday, I even got some cleaning done - like serious, sweeping and vacuuming floors cleaning. It's a nice change from 9 months of filth! I think my body is just so happy to not be pregnant anymore, it's rewarding me with the energy of an Olympian! (Although I have a feeling I just might have a bit less energy after this week "on my own" :)
Abby Kate is truly a sweet baby, and Christa is the best big sister. I couldn't ask for a better transition - Christa tries to help, and often tells Abby Kate to "stop crying." When Abby Kate doesn't stop, Christa does what she can to fix the problem - i.e. rocking the swing, holding the pacifier in her mouth, etc. She's not overbearing, though, or wanting to hold the baby constantly, which is nice. Although anytime we are out in public and someone wants to come see the baby, Christa yells, "NO" until we remind her that they aren't going to take the baby, they just want to look at her.
Gotta run - I hear the baby stirring, and we're taking a road trip to get fitted for a bridesmaid's dress today. How I'm going to get accurate measurements 3 weeks post-partum is beyond me, but I'm going to make the best guess I can!
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