Well, we're back from our Thanksgiving trip. It was wonderful, except that I'm now sick with a head cold. And Abigail has a runny nose too. Nothing else really seems to be bothering her though, so that's good. I just have to use that snot-sucker thing, which she hates.
Her doctors appointment is on Wednesday, in the afternoon sometime... I'm kind of excited, sadly enough.
The weather here has been horrific. Strong winds that blow snow into drifts, which then piles in front of our door and behind our cars. I cannot WAIT to move into our apartment! Just a few more weeks... which reminds me, I need to get packing! Its just so hard, when I have zero energy (because I'm sick) and I'm taking care of a baby, and we don't really have any boxes... I'm overwhelming myself by just talking about this.
I don't think I really have anything to report anyway. I put up the Christmas tree yesterday, and Abby Ren loves to look at the pretty lights. :) There are even gifts under it! OK, most of them are from the in-laws... but its nice to have something under there anyway. And I have all the stocking stuffers for Matthew and Abigail. Only I can't put my husband's out, because he'll peek. He peeks at everything! Don't ever put his gifts in bags... always wrap. ALWAYS.
Well, I guess I'll go blow my nose and check on my daughter. Maybe I'll get some more crocheting done tonight too...
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Well, my milk is drying up. I'm only getting about 4-5 ounces a day, so Abigail is eating mostly formula at this point. But its ok. I know it's ok. She's healthy and strong, and she's gotten two months worth of breast milk. Its better than nothing, and it still made a difference.
On a happier note, we're finally moving! Out of this house, that is. We'll still be here in South Dakota... We've been keeping our eyes open for a rental house that will allow us to keep our dogs. After months and months of looking and being discouraged, a good friend found an apartment for themselves. They insisted we go look at them, even though they don't allow large dogs. So we did. And we fell in love. Or at least, I did. They're just perfect for us! Right in our price range, close to Matthew's work, the right size, a safe area, and very well maintained. They're pretty much brand new-and... oh gosh, I could just go on and on about how great this place is for us. So we talked it over for a few days, and went in this evening to put down a deposit.
Not only is this the perfect apartment complex for us, but we got the building we wanted, an apartment on the first floor (like we wanted) and the layout we wanted. Everything just fell together perfectly. Now we're just trying to find a home for Jafar (someone is already lined up to take our pit bull, Hades). For once though, I'm not worried about it. God has planned everything out at this point, so I know He'll take us the rest of the way through.
Our move in date is January 6. Perfect. I would love to be in there before Christmas, but I know we couldn't be packed at moved out by then. There's just no way. So I'll learn some patience, and pack and clean and sort when I can. We can do this. Moving is hard work though! Especially with a newborn! Whew. Its ok though, we'll make it through. God will make sure of it, and we'll just rely on him.
Alright, I'm off to work on a Christmas gift! I'll post again later, maybe. :)
On a happier note, we're finally moving! Out of this house, that is. We'll still be here in South Dakota... We've been keeping our eyes open for a rental house that will allow us to keep our dogs. After months and months of looking and being discouraged, a good friend found an apartment for themselves. They insisted we go look at them, even though they don't allow large dogs. So we did. And we fell in love. Or at least, I did. They're just perfect for us! Right in our price range, close to Matthew's work, the right size, a safe area, and very well maintained. They're pretty much brand new-and... oh gosh, I could just go on and on about how great this place is for us. So we talked it over for a few days, and went in this evening to put down a deposit.
Not only is this the perfect apartment complex for us, but we got the building we wanted, an apartment on the first floor (like we wanted) and the layout we wanted. Everything just fell together perfectly. Now we're just trying to find a home for Jafar (someone is already lined up to take our pit bull, Hades). For once though, I'm not worried about it. God has planned everything out at this point, so I know He'll take us the rest of the way through.
Our move in date is January 6. Perfect. I would love to be in there before Christmas, but I know we couldn't be packed at moved out by then. There's just no way. So I'll learn some patience, and pack and clean and sort when I can. We can do this. Moving is hard work though! Especially with a newborn! Whew. Its ok though, we'll make it through. God will make sure of it, and we'll just rely on him.
Alright, I'm off to work on a Christmas gift! I'll post again later, maybe. :)
Monday, November 8, 2010
A frustrating day
Its beautiful outside, warm and sunny. And I'm stuck at home alone AGAIN while Matthew is out having a good ol' time. I know he needs to get out and do stuff too, and without me and the baby always tagging along. But seriously, he gets a three day weekend and doesn't spend any of it with me. :( I need some me-time too. Maybe I would like a couple hours without a Abigail, you know? Maybe I would like for my husband to spend SOME time here with me...
I'm moody and emotional and stressed. I'm still upset about this whole gossiping situation and worried about finances and going home and finding time for everyone. I just want the world to stop turning for a second so I can catch my breath. I want to have a little time for a shower or to do my makeup without Abby needing to be fed or changed. I just need to take a deep breath today and re-evaluate. Let me step back and take a good look, and then keep on doing what I'm doing.
I'm moody and emotional and stressed. I'm still upset about this whole gossiping situation and worried about finances and going home and finding time for everyone. I just want the world to stop turning for a second so I can catch my breath. I want to have a little time for a shower or to do my makeup without Abby needing to be fed or changed. I just need to take a deep breath today and re-evaluate. Let me step back and take a good look, and then keep on doing what I'm doing.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
anger, rambling, forgiving...
When will people learn that gossiping always leads to destruction? The Bible is flooded with verses warning against slander, gossip and the power of words. I've had to really pray for forgiveness tonight, and for patience. I don't know why people think what they do, or assume awful things, but for some reason that is whats happening. If they would only ask, I could tell them the truth...
Gossiping leads to such destruction; separation of family and friends. I've been hurt, and am near my breaking point. Part of me has such a desire to confront and yell and scream. But I know ultimately that makes me no better than them, and I desperately want to be better than this. I desperately want to forgive them, and to move on. And yet Satan keeps tugging at me with that stabbing pain. I know that this causes problems for me, for my husband, for my family. I know that this gossip is destructive towards us, but I refuse to let it have an affect. God has the power, He can protect us from all of this. He can help me forgive and overcome. That is what I need today.
Gossiping leads to such destruction; separation of family and friends. I've been hurt, and am near my breaking point. Part of me has such a desire to confront and yell and scream. But I know ultimately that makes me no better than them, and I desperately want to be better than this. I desperately want to forgive them, and to move on. And yet Satan keeps tugging at me with that stabbing pain. I know that this causes problems for me, for my husband, for my family. I know that this gossip is destructive towards us, but I refuse to let it have an affect. God has the power, He can protect us from all of this. He can help me forgive and overcome. That is what I need today.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
six weeks old!
My cute little angel is now six weeks! Already! It scares me a little bit.
But you should see how much she is growing, and learning. She loves to look out the big window in our living room, or at the painting above our couch. She's also been caught watching daddy play x-box, and the dogs wrestling. I just love the way she absorbs everything in, she's so wide-eyed. And she's started making facial expressions, and noises. I adore hearing her coo and gurgle at me.
The best feeling though? At night I get up to pump, and usually when I come back down Matthew has fed her and she's laying awake in her bassinet. Well when I come downstairs I always look at her first. And if she's awake she gives me the biggest grin and starts to coo and wave her arms. She's excited to see me, I know that's what she's telling me. It just warms my heart, and makes me laugh every time. She'll also smile back at you if you smile first, which is just so heartwarming.
She's so sweet and quiet. This little baby loves her swing, and watching the mobile, or her reflection.
I got to try a mini photo shoot on her today too. That was tons of fun! Granted I had to take a break for her to eat (and so I could pump), but I can't wait to get copies of them made! :) She's just so beautiful to me.
Matthew still leans over and whispers in my ear about his daughter. "She's beautiful", "we have a baby", "she's perfect". I think I hear at least one, if not all, of those things at least once a day. It makes me so happy, to see how much he loves her. He always says hello, and kisses her goodbye, and every time he walks in the door he has to hold her. I'm just so glad he's involved in her life, and doesn't always push her off on me. He wants responsibility, and he's more than willing to help with diaper changing, feedings, and scheduling.
There's not really a whole lot going on here... we're counting down the days until we can go home for Thanksgiving. I'm trying not to stress out about the drive, or splitting up time with the family... God is in control, and ultimately all that matters is that Abby gets to see everyone.
But you should see how much she is growing, and learning. She loves to look out the big window in our living room, or at the painting above our couch. She's also been caught watching daddy play x-box, and the dogs wrestling. I just love the way she absorbs everything in, she's so wide-eyed. And she's started making facial expressions, and noises. I adore hearing her coo and gurgle at me.
The best feeling though? At night I get up to pump, and usually when I come back down Matthew has fed her and she's laying awake in her bassinet. Well when I come downstairs I always look at her first. And if she's awake she gives me the biggest grin and starts to coo and wave her arms. She's excited to see me, I know that's what she's telling me. It just warms my heart, and makes me laugh every time. She'll also smile back at you if you smile first, which is just so heartwarming.
She's so sweet and quiet. This little baby loves her swing, and watching the mobile, or her reflection.
I got to try a mini photo shoot on her today too. That was tons of fun! Granted I had to take a break for her to eat (and so I could pump), but I can't wait to get copies of them made! :) She's just so beautiful to me.
Matthew still leans over and whispers in my ear about his daughter. "She's beautiful", "we have a baby", "she's perfect". I think I hear at least one, if not all, of those things at least once a day. It makes me so happy, to see how much he loves her. He always says hello, and kisses her goodbye, and every time he walks in the door he has to hold her. I'm just so glad he's involved in her life, and doesn't always push her off on me. He wants responsibility, and he's more than willing to help with diaper changing, feedings, and scheduling.
There's not really a whole lot going on here... we're counting down the days until we can go home for Thanksgiving. I'm trying not to stress out about the drive, or splitting up time with the family... God is in control, and ultimately all that matters is that Abby gets to see everyone.
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