God gave me you!

Happy 4 months sweetie!  I can't believe it's been 4 months! She's getting so big you guys!  By the way, in the pic above, her bibs sometimes don't stay in place and end up looking like a cape sometimes.  We call her Super Baby when that happens.

 What is she up to these days?

• Harper loves to stand!  I think she thinks she can walk.
• She's sleeping through the night!  Well tecnnically!  She gets up at 3, is back down by 4, and sleeps until 10.  My kinda girl!!
• She was napping like a champ, but lately she's back to the 10 minute power nap. 
• She freakin' loves her dad.  Stops crying when he walks in, smiles whenever she sees him.  Out of control.
• She's a tummy time queen! She's raising herself up and turning her head.
• She's teething now, which is awesome!  Crankiness, extra drool, screaming at me when she eats.  Love it!
• She went for her first swim with her dad this past Sunday

She so much fun and seems to literally do new thngs each day. We love watching her grow.  This one's for you baby girl.

My Granddaddy is gone

It's taken awhile for me to write this post.  I guess by actually writing it, it becomes more real.  I don't want it to be real.  He's been gone a little over a month.  Everyone felt like their relationship with him was special, as if they were his favorite.  My relationship with Granddaddy WAS special.  He was like a 2nd dad!  I grew up four houses down from my grandparents.  We were over there almost everyday!  Anytime something happened in our lives, we went down the street to share!  If it was a great thing, like an A on a report card it was twice the congradulations.  If it were not so great, then it was twice the you know what.

My mom's relationship with Granddaddy was truly special.  Even as an adult, she would come over and get in the bed with her parents.  I didn't know any different, so I'd climb right on in and find a spot too!  So on any given day, you'd find us in the bed talking, laughing or sleeping!  I'm going to miss that. I'm going to miss our talks and the countless lectures advice he gave..  At his funeral, it was said we all have a piece of him.  I want all of him!  This is so hard!

On the day I left for college, I received another tid bit of advice.  He said, "Make good choices, Sheriss".  That statement has followed me every day of my life since then.  He wanted so much for his family.  I'm going to do my best to honor him by continuing to do my best to make good choices for my self and my growning family.

I miss you Granddaddy!

The Hiatus

I didn't mean for it to happen.  I promise!  It's just been a lot going on!  Both good and not so good.  I've missed blogging! I've got lots of updates!  So stay tuned and I'll be back to share very soon!

Fun Friday!

We made it! Friday is here!  (OK, technically it's Thursday, but close enough, right?)

It's time to catch up with Harper.  Would you believe she is just over 10 weeks old?  Outstanding, I know!!  She handled last Friday's round of shots very well.  Of course, she weighed in.  McFatty now weighs 8lbs 8oz!  I was so surprised to hear that!  I though maybe 7ish, but now she's over 8 pounds!

Almost forgot!  Harper's uncle (my brother) came for a visit two weeks ago.  The two of them hit it right off. And promptly went to sleep.

 

Harper is sharing more smiles with us lately...

She's also sharing something else... lots and lots of gas!!!  Which her doctor says is fine, but good lord it's a lot of it and it's loud!!  I'm just waiting for the day she decides to share during a quiet moment at church.  It's coming; I can feel it!

So, Johnny likes to put his head next to Harper's from time to time and just smile this huge kool-aid smile...

He's so happy she looks like him.

So after countless times of him doing this, I got jealous of their twin moment and tried to have one of my own...

Yeah, not quite the same. 

Oh well!  Happy (almost) Friday!!

Bringing the Word Wednesday

Though, that should really read, Bring ME the Word Wednesday!!

When I was younger, our youth choir at church used to sing a song with these lyrics:

We need to hear from You;

We need a word from You;

If we don't hear from You, what will we do?

Wanting You more each day to show us Your perfect way;

There is no other way that we can live

We've had so much going on lately! I feel like I've needed to hear a Word (In regards to my career, should we move back to Florida, among other things). But of course I know the answer is to pray. But how do I hear the answers I need to hear? I'll be praying and listening in the meantime.

Put that baby down!!

My sitter thinks that Harper is spoiled. “Put that baby down” she tells me. “You’re spoiling her”. That statement has been on my mind all week. So, by being a responsive parent, I’m spoiling my child. I’m confused. Am I supposed to just sit here and watch my baby cry? I will concede that she is very particular. She likes being held in a certain way. She almost refuses to sleep in her bassinet, so getting her to take a nap is no easy task. To her, being swaddled is like being held in a straight jacket. She tries her best to break free and almost always succeeds! I love holding her, wearing her in our Moby Wrap. Is that spoiling her or helping her to feel secure and loved? I’ll take the latter. What say you?

Working mama

This working mama is tired!!!  Dog tired!  I could not keep my eyes open today!  Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday!

Oh yes!!!  This is Harper's first week with the sitter.  It's incredibly weird being away from her most of the day.  She seems to be adjusting to her new environment ok.  I can never get there fast enough to pick her up. 

Did I mention this working mama is pooped?  I just wanted to check in.  Gotta  go get ready for tomorrow!  Harper's first round of shots!!  Yikes!!