Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Big Papa
In case you weren't aware, this is the awesome dad. Please excuse the carrots on his (Luke's) nose.
Shots Heard Around the World
Luke had the dreaded shot appointment today. He hasn't been his usual jovial self. He always fusses for just a bit in the office and recovers quickly. However, his evenings are usually a bit of a longer roller coaster ride. I'll be happy when these things are over! They nearly make me cry too.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Fun on the Farm
We just had our annual family picnic at the farm. Luke was awake and happy the entire time. He loves to be outside! Emily and Ethan had a BALL! The highlight of the day was when Grandpa let Emily pull in the minnow trap. She chased minnows in a bucket for at least an hour. Those were some REALLY resilient minnows. The weather was perfect. It was an all around perfect afternoon on the farm.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Month Seven
Dear Luke,
Welcome to month seven. This last month went by so quickly. Fall is finally here. I find myself reflecting often during the days of what I was thinking this time last year. During October of 2007 we were just about to find out you were a healthy boy. That was the happiest day ever for your dad and I. This time last year I was just starting to get a little bit big. I was just starting to wear some maternity clothing. There was no way I could envision just how big I was going to get or just how totally tired of maternity clothing I would be!
Now here you are and you get more amazing each month. Your personality continues to shine. You are such a happy guy. You have been teething up a storm this month and you have maintained the sweetest disposition through it all. You have two little sharp teeth starting to jut out of your bottom gum. Every once in a while you grab my finger and give a firm chomp. You seem to be chomping on anything that will hold still long enough.
It is still so hard to be back at work. I was talking to a friend about it and she has a son just a little older than you. She described all this as being back in high school when you had a crush on a boy and you couldn’t get him out of your mind. That is what this is like. You are just constantly on my brain at all times with every movement I make throughout the day. I know you are in amazing hands and that makes things much easier. I have had insomnia for about three weeks. I think it is partly just because I totally and completely miss you during the week. Grandma put it into perspective and said to not think of it as leaving you but as giving her opportunity to be with you so much. That has helped quite a bit. I have had a few good nights of sleep and I’m hoping that I am back on track. I had serious insomnia before your second ultrasound too. After we saw you were a healthy boy though, that all melted away. I’m just a worry wart. I hope you don’t inherit that from me!
Thank you for giving me something to smile about each day. You are the greatest way to wind down a long work day. It seems that everything is less important now that you are around!
Love,
Mama
Month One...
Month Two...
Welcome to month seven. This last month went by so quickly. Fall is finally here. I find myself reflecting often during the days of what I was thinking this time last year. During October of 2007 we were just about to find out you were a healthy boy. That was the happiest day ever for your dad and I. This time last year I was just starting to get a little bit big. I was just starting to wear some maternity clothing. There was no way I could envision just how big I was going to get or just how totally tired of maternity clothing I would be!
Now here you are and you get more amazing each month. Your personality continues to shine. You are such a happy guy. You have been teething up a storm this month and you have maintained the sweetest disposition through it all. You have two little sharp teeth starting to jut out of your bottom gum. Every once in a while you grab my finger and give a firm chomp. You seem to be chomping on anything that will hold still long enough.
It is still so hard to be back at work. I was talking to a friend about it and she has a son just a little older than you. She described all this as being back in high school when you had a crush on a boy and you couldn’t get him out of your mind. That is what this is like. You are just constantly on my brain at all times with every movement I make throughout the day. I know you are in amazing hands and that makes things much easier. I have had insomnia for about three weeks. I think it is partly just because I totally and completely miss you during the week. Grandma put it into perspective and said to not think of it as leaving you but as giving her opportunity to be with you so much. That has helped quite a bit. I have had a few good nights of sleep and I’m hoping that I am back on track. I had serious insomnia before your second ultrasound too. After we saw you were a healthy boy though, that all melted away. I’m just a worry wart. I hope you don’t inherit that from me!
Thank you for giving me something to smile about each day. You are the greatest way to wind down a long work day. It seems that everything is less important now that you are around!
Love,
Mama
Month One...
Month Two...
Month Three...
Month Four...
Month Five...
Month Six...
Month Seven...
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