Something has to be said. It has really been bothering me lately. I would say I HATE , but I don't say hate, so I very much dislike...even ABHOR when I am leaving a comment on someone's blog and I have to put in the word verification. Those things are never words and they make […]
I love you, my little five-month old. I love your huge, open-mouthed smile that never ends. I love your chubby thighs and the rolls hidden by your diaper. I love that one big curl on top of your head. I love your brown, brown, brown eyes. I love your little voice […]
Psyche. We just got back from our vacation to Rexburg. We now vacation to Rexburg--wow. We came home a day early so that we can have tomorrow to vacation from our vacation. If you need a vacation from vacation, then usually something didn't go exactly as planned. It's true: 9 days in Rexburg is just […]
Today I felt like I went back in time 3 or 4 years. I haven't been shopping in years. Literally. The last time I can remember shopping for clothes was pre-mission, and even then, I was shopping for mission clothes. This morning, Greta and I went to the mall. We shopped Gap clearance and I […]
Actually, it started when I was still pregnant with Greta, but has gotten progressively worse. I definitely never know what day it is, but sadly, sometimes I don't know what YEAR it is. I can't remember if I'm 23, 24 or 25. I have no idea how old Chris is and sometimes I think his […]
Friday was full of heated texts between Chris and I over Greta's sleep patterns. By 5-6 weeks, she was sleeping well and we were feeling so blessed. Recently, she started waking up more and it got to the point where I was spending hours and hours in the nursery with her trying to comfort her, […]
Hello everyone. This is Chris. I just thought I'd let you all know that I love my wife. Like, seriously, I love her. That's all I wanted to say. Have a good day. :)
The fourth and newest member of our family. We just got him tonight and I can't stop smiling. He's a stylish and sophisticated 2003 Acura MDX. Low mileage--high style. Love him already! We traded in Chris's longtime girlfriend, Brittany, (SEE YA!) for $3,200. We couldn't believe the guy was actually gonna give us that for […]
Last Thursday, Chris and I took Greta to her four month appointment...together. We are such proud parents. And there is PA-LENTY to be proud of. Our not-so-little girl is 26" long as of last week and 15 pounds 9 oz. As of last week--that means this week, she's most likely over 16 pounds and about […]
What started out like this... ....actually turned out to be really fun! The water was too cold for Greta at first. Uncle Matt (Chris's brother) let us come visit the pool at his condo. It was a perfect day for swimming. Low 80s, low wind, lots of sun!! After a few minutes, Greta […]
Greta is all smiles again! Whew. Sunday was a major turning point. She went from tears to giggles and from NO SLEEP to her 10 hours a night. I am so glad. During our Marcum family dinner, My sister-in-law, Stephanie, gave Greta and I a footzone. I have thrush and have been off of carbs […]
Greta is a 10+ hours-of-sleep-kinda-girl. I am spoiled, I know. At five weeks, she was getting 6-7 straight hours and every week, she has gotten better. A lot of it has to do with her gaining weight so well. She doesn't need the extra calories at night anymore. I have been sleeping like a...baby, too. […]
6:03 am, Greta started stirring. I woke up, glad to be away from my dream. I hate those dreams that you can't stop dreaming. I was so happy to go in her room and feed her and grateful for the morning. She is asleep again--next to me in bed. I have the best daughter. […]
I have had a rough case of the baby blues. It's not an every day thing anymore like it was at first, but I still have my "sad days." I have been hesitant to write about this because I don't want anyone reading this to think I don't appreciate and love the life I have. […]
Greta is 3 months old. Isn't she a cutie? I can't believe it has been 3 months, but at the same time, I can't believe there was a time when I DIDN'T have her. These past 3 months have been overwhelming. Every day I fall more in love with her dimpled elbows and her gummy […]
Once I woke up, Chris went and got Greta and brought her into our bed. She was so happy and kicking. Kick. Kick. Kick! That's how we know she is really loving her life--she kicks. Then Chris brought in a silver wrapped gift with pink ribbon. This, in itself, is a gift. Chris rarely wraps […]
We had a lot of family come and support us as Greta received a name and a blessing at church. She is such a special girl and was so wonderfully behaved yesterday. Hearing Chris bless our daughter was a very spiritual experience. I won't go into detail because of the sacredness, but I cried...and I […]
I remember when the nurses at the hospital asked if they could give Greta a pacifier while she was in the nursery. "Uhh, sure?," I replied. I was really so UNsure. In the following weeks and even now I wonder, "Did they ever REALLY succeed in giving her a binky?" Greta and a pacifier just […]
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