THANKS MOM
Big thanks to Mom who came to help for TWO WEEKS. My recovery was going pretty well until the family plague of mastitis hit. I was miserable and very grateful that she was here. She was my hero. Jon was a great help too, but had school. So really, she was a life saver for all of us. Thank you, Mom. AND not only did I have a baby on Mother's Day (
and her due date), but I had my Mom here all to myself in Mexico. Happy Mother's Day to me!
Anna's second day -
coming home
Several weeks ago for FHE the girls picked out some welcome-to-our-family-gifts for Baby Anna. It helped the girls be a part of Anna's arrival and made her coming home an official celebration!
Play time with Grandma Lee
El Parque de la Selva
A few hours before the big event
Where does it hurt?
3/14/05 Lauren's cough continues, and after her heartbreaking cries of, "I don't like my cough." I asked her where it hurt, thinking it could be either her throat or her chest. She said, "Right here." Then mouth wide open she pointed to her throat with her entire hand in her mouth and her finger at the back until she gagged.
2/19/08 This morning, we are eating breakfast when J interrupts the brief silence with a small basement burp. Without missing a beat, Lauren says, "What do you say, Daddy?" He excuses himself, then still in her motherly tone adds, "We don't fart at the table do we?"
Junk Food
9/16/08 Yesterday Lauren learned the difference between junk food and healthy food. So this morning, when she saw Rissie with a piece of candy, she said, "Mom, can I please have some junk food?"
2/9/08 Today Lauren asked me to redo her hair because it was "falling off!"
Cookie Dough
L: (in her sweetest voice) "Mom, can I have some cookie dough please?"
M: "Sure."
L: "Well," pause, "do you think you can get it from the fridge so I can like it?"
4/20/2008 So Lauren got some gum (not a fan) for being a good girl. Later, Jon asked her if she had swallowed it. She said, "No." Then he asked if she threw it away. She said, "No." So he asked her where it was, she told him it was in her throat.
L. and R. have been singing and dancing to their new piano that plays fun tunes. L. has been learning them and singing them around the house. A few days ago I overheard her sining, "Mary had a little sheep, little sheep, little sheep,...
Finding the Moon
Lauren shouts, "Grandma, there is the moon!" She started singing Twinkle Little Star, but in the mean time we had turned the corner and she soon discovered it was gone. So she tells Grandma, "We need to find another moon." 01/13/08
Kids are the best source of laughter
- I was getting dressed and L happened to be there and as I reached for my br_ she asked, "Mom, you put your b__bs on?"12/07
- R had gotten in trouble for something, then after some reflection L said matter of factly, "Well, she's learning."12/07
- L just told Jon to look at her stomach then lifted her arm, pulled down her sleeve, and showed him her armpit.12/07
7 comments:
I love those, how are the girls liking the new baby? Can't wait for you guys to get here!
Yeah, you lucky girl! Getting mom to yourself. We couldn't even call her!
...I was glad she could be there to help, especially after finding out your mastitis troubles. Ugh!
YAY we got another post! That is just fun to see all those wonderful pictures of your family! Lauren and mom look a lot alike in the picture just before you had the baby. Oh I am excited to see you here real soon!!
Ooooh, you poor thing! I have only experienced mastitis once, but it was enough! I am so happy your mom was there for ya. And I was happy to hear you get to go to Miami in September & have a summer to spend w/ hubby :)
Congratulations on your sweet baby Anna -- she's beautiful! Glad it was a good Mother's Day for you. Sorry to hear about the mastitis. That is so painful!
Oh yeah! I'm glad you posted again. It seems like the time when you have the most to post about is the time when you can't because you're too busy. I love the pictures!
Ah, those are fun pictures. Thank you Jon and Becky for having me come. It was an unforgettable experience and you were wonderful hosts. I loved it. What a terrific adventure for such a special event. We love you all.
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