Dear Lucy,
I'm sorry I haven't been on top of this whole deal :D It's been over 20 days! LOL. I've just been completely swamped. You are crawling around like crazy. Wouldn't seem like it so much to the outside world but I think you're so stunned when we're in a new place that you put your brakes on and investigate from a safe spot...but when we're home you've got a little motor going and I can hardly keep up :/ On top of that I've got the puppy still...looks like we're keeping him. You'll know him as Tripper, or Trip as I call him for short, because all dogs need a nickname....He's possibly the smartest puppy I've ever met, but for some reason I can't get rid of him. However, he's still a puppy and he takes A LOT of time. House training him would be so easy if I didn't have to worry about bringing you outside with me. Sometimes I leave you in the playpen (forgive me...LOL), but it has to be done. At least I can hear you screaming from outside ;)
Dad finally found a job! But he said today that he might come home on Friday if they don't have another rig for him to go to. It sounds like they should have a spot for him, but I don't think it would be good for him to come home. I don't know :/ I'm still not sure what God wants exactly. I get so excited for things and they crash down all around me constantly so I'm just going to let this ride go and not get upset if it doesn't work out. But Dad's been doing good at his job and I know everything will work out regardless of what happens.
We've also been busy with baby groups, and you've been going boxing with me :D While it's a joy to have you with me, it sure is stressful. On top of all this I'm TRYING to keep the house clean. Between me being in and out of the house and the dogs it's pretty much a full time job sweeping alone, nevermind the rest of it :/
SOOO, that's my long winded apology. It would sure be nice to relax :D
I'm really enjoying my time with you. You've changed SOOO much in the last few weeks. It's really amazing. I love how much you laugh now. You find so many things funny you fill my heart with love every time your eyes light up. You are one fantastical kid.
Except you're STILL teething. Get over it already......if those teeth don't pop out soon I'm gonna pull them through myself. At least I don't have to wake up at night to "console" yourself. Oh the joys of bed-sharing.....
Love always, mom
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Dear Lulu,
It's official...you're moving. Everywhere. I can't keep track of you half the time...I'm definitely not cut out for this "mom" thing lol. You wont eat, you wont sleep in your crib, and now you wont stop moving. And I have so much to do around here, it's just frustrating. I'll probably just keel over dead when you start to walk.
Good thing you're cute....
<3 mum
It's official...you're moving. Everywhere. I can't keep track of you half the time...I'm definitely not cut out for this "mom" thing lol. You wont eat, you wont sleep in your crib, and now you wont stop moving. And I have so much to do around here, it's just frustrating. I'll probably just keel over dead when you start to walk.
Good thing you're cute....
<3 mum
Monday, February 1, 2010
It's time!
Dear Lucy,
Just wanted to let you know that right at this very moment Dad has begun his physical test to see if he can get a job with this company. I haven't felt so many different emotions all at once since you were born. It's pretty intense, a struggle between *knowing* he'll pass, and *knowing* that even if he doesn't it's all in God's plan.
Why is life this continual struggle? When will I just learn that God will always provide? I wouldn't miss the worrying at all....
Love you so much, hope you're prayin for Dad :D
Ma
Just wanted to let you know that right at this very moment Dad has begun his physical test to see if he can get a job with this company. I haven't felt so many different emotions all at once since you were born. It's pretty intense, a struggle between *knowing* he'll pass, and *knowing* that even if he doesn't it's all in God's plan.
Why is life this continual struggle? When will I just learn that God will always provide? I wouldn't miss the worrying at all....
Love you so much, hope you're prayin for Dad :D
Ma
Saturday, January 30, 2010
You make me so lonely baby, I get so lonelyyy, I GET SO LONELY! I COULD DIE!
Dear Lulu,
Here we are, you and me. Back at square one. Dad's gone again :( I'm glad you can't understand how hard it is. This last year has been so difficult for me, starting with spending almost my entire pregnancy alone to now being alone with you and 8 dogs and a house. And it's already spring temperatures so I'm thinking SO much about doing stuff in the yard but there's just no chance it will happen.
Anyways, I wanted you to know that your Dad is my best friend. I love him so much that I hope that you even love the man you marry 1/2 as much. Of course he's not perfect, he drops socks like deer drop poops, he eats way too much junk food, he swears like a sailor, and in general makes more than his share of mistakes.
But he's an amazing guy, and an amazing dad. He will do everything in his power to make sure we're safe. He'll do things like drive 1500 km to a non-existent job in the hopes he'll find something to provide for us. He'll cook dinner every single day....until we run out of dishes (haha). There are just so many small things I can't even write about. How he looks at you just makes me break down. How he plays with you and gives you kisses.
I mean. He's a manly man. GRRRRRRRRRUFF!
<3 you always! Ma
(I'm going to go cry now!)
Here we are, you and me. Back at square one. Dad's gone again :( I'm glad you can't understand how hard it is. This last year has been so difficult for me, starting with spending almost my entire pregnancy alone to now being alone with you and 8 dogs and a house. And it's already spring temperatures so I'm thinking SO much about doing stuff in the yard but there's just no chance it will happen.
Anyways, I wanted you to know that your Dad is my best friend. I love him so much that I hope that you even love the man you marry 1/2 as much. Of course he's not perfect, he drops socks like deer drop poops, he eats way too much junk food, he swears like a sailor, and in general makes more than his share of mistakes.
But he's an amazing guy, and an amazing dad. He will do everything in his power to make sure we're safe. He'll do things like drive 1500 km to a non-existent job in the hopes he'll find something to provide for us. He'll cook dinner every single day....until we run out of dishes (haha). There are just so many small things I can't even write about. How he looks at you just makes me break down. How he plays with you and gives you kisses.
I mean. He's a manly man. GRRRRRRRRRUFF!
<3 you always! Ma
(I'm going to go cry now!)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wow
Dear Lucy,
Time goes so fast when your Dad is home!!! I've hardly had a chance to update this thing. Weirdest part is that it's not like we're accomplishing much...just spending time together while he's here :D
The only reason I have a chance now is because I got up before you both, and I'm sitting here listening to you guys chit chat in bed. I'm going to miss the incessant ramblings when he's gone. Both yours and his.
Well,
it's a short one today. I may or may not bring you swimming today. Depends how much lazier I get. We've been sick for 3 days....I'm soooo over it.
Hope to God this will pass soon!
<3 Ma
Time goes so fast when your Dad is home!!! I've hardly had a chance to update this thing. Weirdest part is that it's not like we're accomplishing much...just spending time together while he's here :D
The only reason I have a chance now is because I got up before you both, and I'm sitting here listening to you guys chit chat in bed. I'm going to miss the incessant ramblings when he's gone. Both yours and his.
Well,
it's a short one today. I may or may not bring you swimming today. Depends how much lazier I get. We've been sick for 3 days....I'm soooo over it.
Hope to God this will pass soon!
<3 Ma
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Goodnight muh dahrlin'
Dear Lu,
I'm just wondering how long it's going to take before it's EASY to get you to sleep by yourself. Right now it's a total eggshell situation.
Step 1: Lay you down EVER........SO..........GENTLY. DO NOT LET GO!
Step 2: Slowly, and I do mean slowly, edge my hands around your body...do not let go.
Step 3: With free hand, move the hand of yours that is still holding onto me.
Step 4: Slowly release hand that is still holding.
Step 5: SLOWLY lift body off of the mattress as though I'm hooked up to some pulley system.
Step 6: Point emphatically at the dogs. Then point at the door. Shake finger repeatedly. Assume they understand you mean get the hell out of the room.
Step 7: Tiptoe at slug speed paying special attention to not step in the spots where the hardwood creaks.
Once I'm out of the room it doesn't seem to matter too much how much noise is made. But until I get outside that door, my heart is just pounding.
I especially enjoy it when I FINALLY get to step 7, and you all of a sudden realize that pillow laying over your body is not an arm.
You have the puniest, whine-cry.
And yet I still refuse to read babywise. Must have something to do with being a sucker.
<3 you always
Ma
I'm just wondering how long it's going to take before it's EASY to get you to sleep by yourself. Right now it's a total eggshell situation.
Step 1: Lay you down EVER........SO..........GENTLY. DO NOT LET GO!
Step 2: Slowly, and I do mean slowly, edge my hands around your body...do not let go.
Step 3: With free hand, move the hand of yours that is still holding onto me.
Step 4: Slowly release hand that is still holding.
Step 5: SLOWLY lift body off of the mattress as though I'm hooked up to some pulley system.
Step 6: Point emphatically at the dogs. Then point at the door. Shake finger repeatedly. Assume they understand you mean get the hell out of the room.
Step 7: Tiptoe at slug speed paying special attention to not step in the spots where the hardwood creaks.
Once I'm out of the room it doesn't seem to matter too much how much noise is made. But until I get outside that door, my heart is just pounding.
I especially enjoy it when I FINALLY get to step 7, and you all of a sudden realize that pillow laying over your body is not an arm.
You have the puniest, whine-cry.
And yet I still refuse to read babywise. Must have something to do with being a sucker.
<3 you always
Ma
Monday, January 18, 2010
Wow
Dear Lucy
So I was sitting here on the computer playing with you in my lap when it finally smacked me in the face. You DO look different! I guess when you're with someone 24/7 you really don't notice how quickly things change, but you're becoming a little person! You don't seem even 1/2 as fragile as you did before. Your head is HUMONGOUS. You smile like crazy, have some REAL HAIR! Not just that wispy baby crap. It was almost overwhelming. Everyone always says to treasure the time that your baby is small, that it goes so fast. And it does!
But I'm glad it's over. I like you much more how you are now. I'll leave the boring babies for the sentimental mom-types.
Can't wait til you can punch the dog.....GROW FASTER!
Love ma
So I was sitting here on the computer playing with you in my lap when it finally smacked me in the face. You DO look different! I guess when you're with someone 24/7 you really don't notice how quickly things change, but you're becoming a little person! You don't seem even 1/2 as fragile as you did before. Your head is HUMONGOUS. You smile like crazy, have some REAL HAIR! Not just that wispy baby crap. It was almost overwhelming. Everyone always says to treasure the time that your baby is small, that it goes so fast. And it does!
But I'm glad it's over. I like you much more how you are now. I'll leave the boring babies for the sentimental mom-types.
Can't wait til you can punch the dog.....GROW FASTER!
Love ma
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