Notes from Friends

I got a note from a friend today. No special reason - just a note to say, "Hey, I'm thinking of you." Don't you love friends like that!? I do!

It Finally Happened Today

Someone asked me if Daniel was my Grandson. I wasn't that surprised. I've sort of been waiting for the question to be quite honest. The young gal felt kind of awkward and tried to cover her embarassment by telling me how cute Daniel is.

I guess there is a part of me that just accepts that I am an older mom, but there is still that sad part that wishes it could have happened long ago. BUT...

God is God and I am not. He has perfect wisdom and timing and grace!

I would rather have waited all these years and got to have Daniel than to have "given up" and spent my life without children. Jim feels very much the same way. He told me just the other day, "these are the happiest days of my life." We are LOVING our life and no comment about being the Grandma can squelch it!!!

Shameless Bragging

My son, Daniel, he is basically a stud!

He is a back-sleeper, enjoys sleeping on his back and has never really taken to "tummy time." I feel a little responsible for his not liking "tummy time" because as his Mom, I should be more diligent about putting him on his tummy.

Everyone has been telling me that 5 or 6 months is the time baby's start crawling - BUT - if they haven't been on their tummy much, it may take longer.

Up until tonight, Daniel has shown no real aptitude for crawling - AND THEN - he scooched his little butt in the air and began pulling his feet under himself!!!! He tried to push up with his hands which resulted in a very quick roll over maneuver and when he found himself on his back, he let out a bit of a giggle. It was almost like he was saying, "Did you see that!?" We put him back on his tummy and went through the whole process again.

Did I mention that my back-sleeping, "I hate tummy-time" boy is 5 MONTHs OLD?

Bring it on ladies - tell me about your 5 month old full on crawler! You can even tell me about your cousin's, neighbor's sister's niece who crawled at 3.5 months. It won't and could never make me lose any pride in my 5 month old "almost crawler!"

Yeah Daniel!!!

A FEW FUN PICS

What's going on with me?

I am such a slow processor sometimes. I just finished reading everyone's posts about the Women's Retreat and how God really spoke. I can't figure out yet what He's saying to me. I know I had a good time. I know the Speaker's messages were filled with things I wanted to write down. I loved our times singing in worship. I felt the Spirit of God when we prayed.

I still don't know what He's saying to me! Pray for me!

Daniel did just fine while I was gone and Jim even better. Jim loves being a Dad and that is just one of the reasons that I love Jim. He and Daniel had a wonderful time of bonding. No one can make Daniel laugh like Jim does. It's such a blessing.

My eyes are drooping ...

Nap Time? Is it REALLY Important?

Daniel will not take a nap in his crib! There - I've said it! I feel like I'm damaging him in some way by not having a morning and afternoon nap! Now - I got a book out and it said, 14 to 15 hours of sleep per day is the goal - that would mean 10, 11, or 12 hours at night and then naps throughout the day to make up the rest. The "book" said multiple cat-naps or two biggies were both acceptable. Am I freaking out over nothing? I'd be glad to hear from some friends how they got nap time implemented.

Bibs - I got a million at my shower and couldn't figure out why - NOW I KNOW!!!! He drools - and drools - and spits up and then drools some more! I love bibs!

My doggie is still very jealous of Daniel. He will "cut me off at the pass" as I approach Daniel. I will head towards him to pick him up and Bailey gets right between us. He's taken to sleeping in Daniel's room on one the chairs in there just to catch us and maybe get some attention. Walks are difficult right now because of the weather and darkness when Jim comes home. Pray for Bailey - he's still pretty sad.

Daniel's still growing - so fast! He is barely 5 months old and in 6 -12 month clothing. He has a few 6 mo. outfits that still fit but the 9 mo. ones are better. A few items are labeled "6-12" and he fits just fine in those. I just can't believe how fast he's been growing.

Baby shoes for the non-walker??? Any ideas.

All for now!

We had a cold

We've had our first cold! Daniel had it first - then Mommy. We have survived although we are still finishing up with the congestion, etc... It's horrible to see your child sick - especially when you don't feel that well yourself.

Daniel is smiling and giggling ALL the time now. He smiles at everyone who greets him. It's so nice to see his personality coming out. (His will and determination too.) He is very happy boy and Jim and I enjoy him SOOOO MUCH! He smiles when we pick him up out of his crib in the morning and it's so fun to go over to get him and he's kicking and smiling as you lift him up.

All for now - he's fussing. I think he's hungry!