3.01.2006
2.22.2006
Peas! Today we went where many babies have gone before, but a first for Ben Dana- we envisioned whirled peas! Peas up the nose, on the chin, on the highchair- even on me, and with some luck some peas may have actually been eaten by his royal heinny. It was our first adventure in vegetables. Cereals had been had up until now, rice & oatmeal respsectively. And although they went along well enough, peas we had fun with. I will get a picture up when I can, but my computer is being difficult. So, peas for 2 more days then on to the wild crazy world of green beans! Stay on the edge of your seats folks, we'll keep you posted.
2.07.2006
Febuary Begins
Well, in my home state it's still winter, at least through Easter. But here in Texas (the friendly state) there are daffodils blooming and flowering trees spreading their colorful arms. walmart is already sectioning off the garden section of the parking lot. It's my favorite time of year in Texas. As the Indigo Girls have said, "There's something about the south-land in the springtime..." And it's true. I love spring, I love that here it comes early. I get to start to plan out my gardens. This year I'm going to try to conquor the final section of the front flower beds. Last year as I was 'great with child' I couldn't bend over long enough to do all I wanted to do. So with Ben now able to sit up and play somewhat independently, we plan to have a lovely spring in the front yard. So spring come forth quickly!
12.19.2005
Merry Christmas
abigail's thought cafe
Merry Christmas everyone! It's a mere 6 days until the big day. Is your shopping done? We're down to the very few so we'll be joining the mass of shoppers this week finishing up the last of the details. It's so much more fun to shop for kids. Esp. little Ben as he doesn't know the difference & doesn't ask for everything on TV. Toy departments are fun, as long as you don't mind being run over by frenzied Grandmas. But it really is a joy. Ask me again in a few years & I may have a different answer. :)
Well, I have been tagged by Mindy to answer 5 random things about myself & I really have been working on them. Guy & I were trying to come up with them at dinner the other night (for our anniversary, woo woo!) and we had them, but I've forgotten #'s 4 & 5. So they'll be up soon. promise. Alright, off to answer my son calling for me...
Merry Christmas everyone! It's a mere 6 days until the big day. Is your shopping done? We're down to the very few so we'll be joining the mass of shoppers this week finishing up the last of the details. It's so much more fun to shop for kids. Esp. little Ben as he doesn't know the difference & doesn't ask for everything on TV. Toy departments are fun, as long as you don't mind being run over by frenzied Grandmas. But it really is a joy. Ask me again in a few years & I may have a different answer. :)
Well, I have been tagged by Mindy to answer 5 random things about myself & I really have been working on them. Guy & I were trying to come up with them at dinner the other night (for our anniversary, woo woo!) and we had them, but I've forgotten #'s 4 & 5. So they'll be up soon. promise. Alright, off to answer my son calling for me...
11.14.2005
10.26.2005
10.24.2005
My hiatus
I'm a Mommy! I love it, it was what I was made for.
Today is not the easiest day on a Mommy's heart though. My poor little guy had his first big round of vaccs. this morning and he's been feeling crummy all day.
He had his 2 month check up and his height (currently at 25 1/4 in) is in the 105th percentile! Our doctor congratulated us that our healthy 2 month old is the size of a healthy 4 month old! Yes, the Cleveland Browns & Houston Texans are already fighting over him for next year's team.
Had a lovely time at the Spouse's Retreat this weekend, great time gabbing it up with the girls. Now we're off to Houston this weekend to visit family & bebop around Galveston. Can't wait! I hear my darling boy, off I skedaddle.
Today is not the easiest day on a Mommy's heart though. My poor little guy had his first big round of vaccs. this morning and he's been feeling crummy all day.
He had his 2 month check up and his height (currently at 25 1/4 in) is in the 105th percentile! Our doctor congratulated us that our healthy 2 month old is the size of a healthy 4 month old! Yes, the Cleveland Browns & Houston Texans are already fighting over him for next year's team.
Had a lovely time at the Spouse's Retreat this weekend, great time gabbing it up with the girls. Now we're off to Houston this weekend to visit family & bebop around Galveston. Can't wait! I hear my darling boy, off I skedaddle.
8.17.2005
Too Comfy
abigail's thought cafe
Apparently Ben is quite comfy where he is because he doesn't seem to be in any hurry to come out & greet the world. Today is officially week 39- which I had desperately hoped I would never see. So we're in the final countdown which can only include days & no longer weeks. I do give many thanks to the sweet ladies at church who were convinced my doctor had the wrong due date b/c with me so huge how could I possibly go until the end of August?! Well apparently, this is how. Otherwise in good spirits though & my house is certainly clean. Nothing else better to do & no excuse not to do it.
Mom comes down this weekend which I am so excited about I could dance in a circle & piddle on the floor like a puppy. Oh no wait- that's just pregnancy's lack of bladder control. (TMI- sorry folks). At least I'll have delightful company for the last week with her here- can't wait. Drive Momma drive!
Guy & I go in for our appt with the Doc tomorrow- then we have one already scheduled for on the due date next week. (he fills up fast & I wasn't going to take any chances going at the end of the week past my due date- I'm seeing that man when I hit 40 weeks dag nab it!). Apparently if/when we get to the due date, doc will set up a date for an induction. Which I'm not particularly thrilled about, but it's not as if Ben can stay in here forever- despite how desperately he tries!
Alright, off to keep washing windows. No it's not nesting folks, it's just freaking boredom!!! Happy day to all of you out in cyberland.
Apparently Ben is quite comfy where he is because he doesn't seem to be in any hurry to come out & greet the world. Today is officially week 39- which I had desperately hoped I would never see. So we're in the final countdown which can only include days & no longer weeks. I do give many thanks to the sweet ladies at church who were convinced my doctor had the wrong due date b/c with me so huge how could I possibly go until the end of August?! Well apparently, this is how. Otherwise in good spirits though & my house is certainly clean. Nothing else better to do & no excuse not to do it.
Mom comes down this weekend which I am so excited about I could dance in a circle & piddle on the floor like a puppy. Oh no wait- that's just pregnancy's lack of bladder control. (TMI- sorry folks). At least I'll have delightful company for the last week with her here- can't wait. Drive Momma drive!
Guy & I go in for our appt with the Doc tomorrow- then we have one already scheduled for on the due date next week. (he fills up fast & I wasn't going to take any chances going at the end of the week past my due date- I'm seeing that man when I hit 40 weeks dag nab it!). Apparently if/when we get to the due date, doc will set up a date for an induction. Which I'm not particularly thrilled about, but it's not as if Ben can stay in here forever- despite how desperately he tries!
Alright, off to keep washing windows. No it's not nesting folks, it's just freaking boredom!!! Happy day to all of you out in cyberland.
6.29.2005
back by popular demand
abigail's thought cafe
Well, back by popular demand, here we are with another exciting adventure in Pregnancy by Proxy. It's been a quiet week here in Brownsboro, my hometown... Actually it hasn't been quiet at all, we've been working our little Texan tails off with VBS every night. Thankfully it's only 3 nights & tonight is our grande finale. I've been heading up the music & singing portion, and as the kids are prone to teasing me, have been dancing around like a monkey. A couple of the other women were worried I was going to shake poor Ben loose a few times, but I assured them my son is much more industrial strength than a few wiggles here & there. We have fun little motions to our Circle G Ranch (where God is in the center & the love never ends!) music which gets the kids all excited & having fun.
Ben's squirming around more & more. He has officially found my ribs & will occasionally use them as target practice. Kinda funny feeling his body parts quite that high on my own body. The other night I found a little foot up near my right rib & as Guy put his hand to feel that little foot, the little foot kicked him! :) That's been a fun new progression. Ben responding to us & when we press around on my tummy & he squirms around in response. btw- today starts month 8- happy us, on the downhill slide now!
Well, back by popular demand, here we are with another exciting adventure in Pregnancy by Proxy. It's been a quiet week here in Brownsboro, my hometown... Actually it hasn't been quiet at all, we've been working our little Texan tails off with VBS every night. Thankfully it's only 3 nights & tonight is our grande finale. I've been heading up the music & singing portion, and as the kids are prone to teasing me, have been dancing around like a monkey. A couple of the other women were worried I was going to shake poor Ben loose a few times, but I assured them my son is much more industrial strength than a few wiggles here & there. We have fun little motions to our Circle G Ranch (where God is in the center & the love never ends!) music which gets the kids all excited & having fun.
Ben's squirming around more & more. He has officially found my ribs & will occasionally use them as target practice. Kinda funny feeling his body parts quite that high on my own body. The other night I found a little foot up near my right rib & as Guy put his hand to feel that little foot, the little foot kicked him! :) That's been a fun new progression. Ben responding to us & when we press around on my tummy & he squirms around in response. btw- today starts month 8- happy us, on the downhill slide now!
6.07.2005
5.23.2005
So I'm not sleeping well these days, the belly's just too ginormous to get comfy. So my sweet Grandpa decided what I needed was a happy recliner. So here it is, it arrives this afternoon. I promise it doesn't look quite so 80's & Grandfather-y in person. But sitting in it is the best I've felt in weeks. So I don't care really what it looks like, I'm a happy girl. 
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