No musical talent runs in our blood but maybe there's still hope with this sweet voice...
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Happy 4 Months Frazier!
Sweet Boy, You are so much fun right now! Unless you ask me in the middle of the night when you've woken me up (again!), I will always smile when I talk about you. You're full of smiles yourself, and your smile lights up your whole face. I love, love, love it! I am officially wrapped around your tiny little fingers.
We go to the doctor this week, and I can't wait to find out how big you are. You are too big for many of your 3-6 month clothes - it's either too short for your torso or body length or we can't get it over your very large head! You need to be in size 3 diapers but I am desperate to get you to use all your size 2s since diapers are not exactly cheap. Though I've started to wonder if all the OxiClean I'm using because of your regular blowouts counteracts that whole plan.
You have started to sit with the family during dinner time in the Bumbo - your constant lean provides entertainment for your sister since your daddy and I start singing "Lean wit it, rock wit it." You'll get it eventually!
You are definitely NOT sleeping through the night. And while I love the everyday early morning coffee dates with your daddy, it is still quite painful to wake up before the sun when you are waking me up in the wee hours. Soon, I will miss our special blurry-eyed moments (at least that's what I keep telling myself). I have attempted to let you cry it out a few times with the thought you will go back to sleep since your chubby self can't actually be hungry. One of three things happens:
1. I feel so sad for letting you cry, and I just want to go back to sleep, so I feed you.
2. I worry you will wake up your sister next door and determine that two crying children is much worse than one, so I feed you.
3. I let you cry for 30+ minutes (that's what the book says!), and you are still crying at the end of it, so I feed you.
Really, that is my only complaint! You are a wonderful addition to our family, and we can't wait to see you continue to grow into the plan our God has for you.
We love you Frazier!
Momma
We go to the doctor this week, and I can't wait to find out how big you are. You are too big for many of your 3-6 month clothes - it's either too short for your torso or body length or we can't get it over your very large head! You need to be in size 3 diapers but I am desperate to get you to use all your size 2s since diapers are not exactly cheap. Though I've started to wonder if all the OxiClean I'm using because of your regular blowouts counteracts that whole plan.
You have started to sit with the family during dinner time in the Bumbo - your constant lean provides entertainment for your sister since your daddy and I start singing "Lean wit it, rock wit it." You'll get it eventually!
You are definitely NOT sleeping through the night. And while I love the everyday early morning coffee dates with your daddy, it is still quite painful to wake up before the sun when you are waking me up in the wee hours. Soon, I will miss our special blurry-eyed moments (at least that's what I keep telling myself). I have attempted to let you cry it out a few times with the thought you will go back to sleep since your chubby self can't actually be hungry. One of three things happens:
1. I feel so sad for letting you cry, and I just want to go back to sleep, so I feed you.
2. I worry you will wake up your sister next door and determine that two crying children is much worse than one, so I feed you.
3. I let you cry for 30+ minutes (that's what the book says!), and you are still crying at the end of it, so I feed you.
Really, that is my only complaint! You are a wonderful addition to our family, and we can't wait to see you continue to grow into the plan our God has for you.
We love you Frazier!
Momma
So sweet and chubby!
Not quite getting the sitting up concept.
Laughing with your Aunt Keesha on your actual 4 month birthday in Northern VA.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Potty Training Daddy-Style
Don't get too excited - we're not really potty training, but we are letting her sit on the potty as often and as long as she wants. And certainly a good read (in this case, "Tickle the Pig") helps pass the time.
Monday, April 9, 2012
A Week of Celebration
I love this time of year. Green is everywhere, consistent warm weather is around the corner and we are reminded of the hope and newness we can find in Christ during this Easter season. This past week leading up to Easter Sunday was particularly special this year.
It started with a non-Easter event that the Men's Ministry at our church put on: Father-Daughter dancing. My dad invited me to go, and we joined 40+ other dads and daughters. Despite being the oldest (and I mean OLDEST) daughter there, we created such a great memory that evening. It started with getting our picture taken like we were at prom, followed by being escorted to a spaghetti dinner and then an hour-plus of dancing to oldies, Justin Bieber (remember I was the oldest, so this was a hit with all the little girls), Electric Slide and other fun songs. It ended with picking up our earlier taken photo in a frame. How special is that!? Fathers play such an important role in their daughters' lives in making them feel valued, beautiful and loved, and I'm so glad our church and my dad know this, too.
The following morning the Men's Ministry started another new tradition with a sunrise cross raising on Good Friday. Geoff is on the Men's Ministry leadership team and he built a 14 foot cross with a contractor friend for the event. Men were encouraged to come and bring their children, and they had about 60 in attendance. I hear it was a Spirit-filled and touching event. Plus, it's incredibly awesome to see so many dad's stepping up and leading their families in faith.
The afternoon of Good Friday we went back to church as a family for the Good Friday Remembrance Walk where we encountered many of the faces that were with Jesus in his last hours of life, and we ended the evening with Communion. Our worship and fine arts team does such a wonderful job creating an event where you can really feel and understand the sacrifices of our living Savior.
On Saturday, we had our annual Easter egg hunt and lunch with my mom, stepdad and all the cousins (minus the newest one, Bexley). It's always fun to get the cousins together and test my mother's patience. :) Mary-Michael was definitely more interested in hunting for eggs this year, but I think once she realized they contained candy and money she was content to stop and enjoy the goodies inside.
And then of course there was Resurrection Sunday to celebrate Easter! After a number of celebratory, clap-worthy songs we were reminded of the resurrection power we have in us as believers. What good news! These last several weeks since Geoff has returned from Africa have been so amazing, focused and intentional. He was already a wonderful husband, but he returned with an even bigger heart and passion to know God more. He shows me what resurrection power is on a daily basis now. I am so thankful.
We hope your Easter was a reminder of hope and newness - remember, God's mercies are new every day. There are many days I am incredibly thankful that I am given a clean slate and can start over. That is worth celebrating!
Pictures below from our Easter lunch with Uncle Zach, Mimi and Poppy.
It started with a non-Easter event that the Men's Ministry at our church put on: Father-Daughter dancing. My dad invited me to go, and we joined 40+ other dads and daughters. Despite being the oldest (and I mean OLDEST) daughter there, we created such a great memory that evening. It started with getting our picture taken like we were at prom, followed by being escorted to a spaghetti dinner and then an hour-plus of dancing to oldies, Justin Bieber (remember I was the oldest, so this was a hit with all the little girls), Electric Slide and other fun songs. It ended with picking up our earlier taken photo in a frame. How special is that!? Fathers play such an important role in their daughters' lives in making them feel valued, beautiful and loved, and I'm so glad our church and my dad know this, too.
The following morning the Men's Ministry started another new tradition with a sunrise cross raising on Good Friday. Geoff is on the Men's Ministry leadership team and he built a 14 foot cross with a contractor friend for the event. Men were encouraged to come and bring their children, and they had about 60 in attendance. I hear it was a Spirit-filled and touching event. Plus, it's incredibly awesome to see so many dad's stepping up and leading their families in faith.
The afternoon of Good Friday we went back to church as a family for the Good Friday Remembrance Walk where we encountered many of the faces that were with Jesus in his last hours of life, and we ended the evening with Communion. Our worship and fine arts team does such a wonderful job creating an event where you can really feel and understand the sacrifices of our living Savior.
On Saturday, we had our annual Easter egg hunt and lunch with my mom, stepdad and all the cousins (minus the newest one, Bexley). It's always fun to get the cousins together and test my mother's patience. :) Mary-Michael was definitely more interested in hunting for eggs this year, but I think once she realized they contained candy and money she was content to stop and enjoy the goodies inside.
And then of course there was Resurrection Sunday to celebrate Easter! After a number of celebratory, clap-worthy songs we were reminded of the resurrection power we have in us as believers. What good news! These last several weeks since Geoff has returned from Africa have been so amazing, focused and intentional. He was already a wonderful husband, but he returned with an even bigger heart and passion to know God more. He shows me what resurrection power is on a daily basis now. I am so thankful.
We hope your Easter was a reminder of hope and newness - remember, God's mercies are new every day. There are many days I am incredibly thankful that I am given a clean slate and can start over. That is worth celebrating!
Pictures below from our Easter lunch with Uncle Zach, Mimi and Poppy.
Friday, April 6, 2012
2 Year Check-Up
Mary-Michael had her 2 year check-up this week, and she's doing so well! Of course, she got really shy and didn't show the doctor how well she is talking, walking and jumping, but that's ok. She is growing well and healthy - what more could we ask for? Here are the stats.
Weight - 27 lbs (52nd percentile)
Height - 35.5 inches (63rd percentile)
Head - she jumped to the 89th percentile, so I believe she officially has the "Lawrence head." The doctor measured her head again because typically head growth stays steady, but it had definitely grown. I think it's just her brain getting bigger...
Overall, she is slightly above 50th percentile. Keep it up girl!
Oh, I must also mention I weighted Frazier while we were there, and he was a whopping 15.5 lbs!
Weight - 27 lbs (52nd percentile)
Height - 35.5 inches (63rd percentile)
Head - she jumped to the 89th percentile, so I believe she officially has the "Lawrence head." The doctor measured her head again because typically head growth stays steady, but it had definitely grown. I think it's just her brain getting bigger...
Overall, she is slightly above 50th percentile. Keep it up girl!
Oh, I must also mention I weighted Frazier while we were there, and he was a whopping 15.5 lbs!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
I Mean Seriously!?
Come on people, can you stand this cuteness?!
This is Frazier's baby announcement in the local paper (Mechanicsville Local). I am a proud Momma.
This is Frazier's baby announcement in the local paper (Mechanicsville Local). I am a proud Momma.
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