Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Update on Kiddos!
Having my parents here for the past two months has been such a blessing and it was sad to say bye. I really appreciate all the help.
Eden is such a social butterfly. She has come in contact with so many people these last couple weeks. My brother got married so we've had a lot of family in town. She's so used to having lots of people around that now she doesn't know what to do with herself.
Two nights ago she fell out of her crib. I guess she tried to climb out and ended up on her bottom. She cried for a little and then was fine. She is so brave that I've even thought about putting her in gymnastics in a year or so. She will climb on anything without fear. Anyway, I pulled her crib mattress out and set up a temporary big girl bed on the floor for her. She loves it.
Eden has her first Science Experiment. A friend gave us a butterfly weed with a caterpillar on it so we've been documenting its life cycle. Eden love to stare at it and occasionally try to touch it.
Lincoln is such a chunk. I'm not used to having a heavy baby - Eden was so tiny. He is growing so fast and enjoys being in his swing now. He just loves watching Eden.
My brother's wedding was so much fun. Ben even danced with me and Eden. It was so sweet. I am so happy for my brother and my new sis and pray God's blessings on their marriage.
Eden is such a social butterfly. She has come in contact with so many people these last couple weeks. My brother got married so we've had a lot of family in town. She's so used to having lots of people around that now she doesn't know what to do with herself.
Two nights ago she fell out of her crib. I guess she tried to climb out and ended up on her bottom. She cried for a little and then was fine. She is so brave that I've even thought about putting her in gymnastics in a year or so. She will climb on anything without fear. Anyway, I pulled her crib mattress out and set up a temporary big girl bed on the floor for her. She loves it.
Eden has her first Science Experiment. A friend gave us a butterfly weed with a caterpillar on it so we've been documenting its life cycle. Eden love to stare at it and occasionally try to touch it.
Lincoln is such a chunk. I'm not used to having a heavy baby - Eden was so tiny. He is growing so fast and enjoys being in his swing now. He just loves watching Eden.
My brother's wedding was so much fun. Ben even danced with me and Eden. It was so sweet. I am so happy for my brother and my new sis and pray God's blessings on their marriage.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
How to be your Daughter's Daddy!
My mother-in-law gave us a copy of this article and I thought it was really cute and had to share it:
25 superb ways to exploit your father factor!
1. Learn the names of her dolls or stuffed animals.
2. Kiss her mother often in front of her.
3. Tell her she has a beautiful smile.
4. Even when she's grown so tall she comes up to your chin, pull her onto your lap for a hug.
5. Ask her to teach you something she is good at.
6. Take her fishing
7. Take her on a business trip
8. Take her to breakfast each week.
9.Compliment her character and skill more than you do her appearance
10. Order pencils with her name on them
11. Volunteer at her school
12. Write her a letter in which you describe the growth you've seen in her this year
13. Tell her you are sorry when you have hurt her feelings
14. Hold her when she cries
15. Teach her about politics
16. Ask her to help you wash the car
17. Call her from work when she gets home from school just to see how her day went
18. Pray for her future husband
19. Get personalized stationery for her
20. Buy her a single red rose and take her on a "date"
21. Tell her about how you met her mom
22. At Thanksgiving, list ten to fifteen things you are most thankful for about her
23. Make eye contact with her when you talk
24. Take her on a picnic
25. Send "I love you" notes in her lunch box as often as she can stand it.
25 superb ways to exploit your father factor!
1. Learn the names of her dolls or stuffed animals.
2. Kiss her mother often in front of her.
3. Tell her she has a beautiful smile.
4. Even when she's grown so tall she comes up to your chin, pull her onto your lap for a hug.
5. Ask her to teach you something she is good at.
6. Take her fishing
7. Take her on a business trip
8. Take her to breakfast each week.
9.Compliment her character and skill more than you do her appearance
10. Order pencils with her name on them
11. Volunteer at her school
12. Write her a letter in which you describe the growth you've seen in her this year
13. Tell her you are sorry when you have hurt her feelings
14. Hold her when she cries
15. Teach her about politics
16. Ask her to help you wash the car
17. Call her from work when she gets home from school just to see how her day went
18. Pray for her future husband
19. Get personalized stationery for her
20. Buy her a single red rose and take her on a "date"
21. Tell her about how you met her mom
22. At Thanksgiving, list ten to fifteen things you are most thankful for about her
23. Make eye contact with her when you talk
24. Take her on a picnic
25. Send "I love you" notes in her lunch box as often as she can stand it.
I'm so proud of her...
I'm so amazed at how much my Eden is growing. This child talks like talking is going to go out of style. Sometimes I'm not sure what she's saying but most of the time she uses real words. Some of her favorite things to say are: stuck, apple juice, Lili(Lincoln), choo choo, baby. I have to say, her diction is really good.
The cutest thing ever, though, is when she sings. She loves to sing and is for the most part in tune. Some of her favorite songs to sing are: Row, Row, Row; ABC (yes she can sing the alphabet); Twinkle, Twinkle; God made me. She can also count to 10. I saw her counting the beads on one of her Mardi Gras beads the other day and was amazed.
Ok, so I'm bragging but it's just so incredible how much she is retaining and I'm just so proud of her. I really want to start teaching her Bible verses because she has such a good memory. I'll let you know when she's memorized her fist verse. Maybe I'll have a video.
The cutest thing ever, though, is when she sings. She loves to sing and is for the most part in tune. Some of her favorite songs to sing are: Row, Row, Row; ABC (yes she can sing the alphabet); Twinkle, Twinkle; God made me. She can also count to 10. I saw her counting the beads on one of her Mardi Gras beads the other day and was amazed.
Ok, so I'm bragging but it's just so incredible how much she is retaining and I'm just so proud of her. I really want to start teaching her Bible verses because she has such a good memory. I'll let you know when she's memorized her fist verse. Maybe I'll have a video.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Mother's Day!
I had a wonderful Mother's Day this year. I was able to celebrate with my mom at Earthsavers for a pedicure and it was definitely much needed. Not being able to reach my toes for months left them in quite a mess. I am so proud to be the mother of two wonderful children and thankful that the Lord has blessed Ben and me in such a fabulous way.
Here are my babies:
Here are my babies:
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Home Photoshoot!
The other day I decided to pull my camera out, dress Lincoln up and take some pictures. He was so great and I got some good shots. Next is to get some of him and Eden together.
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