Sugar and Sass

My child wore me out today! She will not sit still in a shopping cart or find contentment riding in a carseat. She grabs for anything nearby on a shelf, kicks off her shoes and throws them in public, and whines until I hold her! On days like today, I am happy and excited to see her in the morning, and I'm equally as excited when she falls asleep at night!

Inside Out

Josslyn walked on her own tonight, without prompting! Little by little she is gaining confidence and learning to trust herself. One of my greatest hopes is that she will always find her strength within even when the world tries to break her down. I owe it to her to help her feel as sure about herself as I feel about her.

Mother's Day

It was our first Face to face Mother's Day today. People keep wishing me a happy first Mother's Day but the truth is I felt very much like a mother last year when she was still growing in my belly. A mother's love and work begins at conception.

I had a relaxing day loving my child, just like any other Sunday. As always I feel so fortunate and lucky to have her. I also always feel blessed to have my mother.

Joss swam in the pool for the first time today. She did pretty well. She doesn't love it yet, but she was curious and brave and loved being with James, Stella, and Thomas.

So happy Mother's Day, today and always!

Stepping out

Yesterday, right in the middle of dinner, my baby girl took her first unassisted steps! She is 10 days shy of 11 months!

Getting by

It's the little things. A game of peek a boo, an unexpected kiss. A sudden explosive giggle at the dog, sneaking by me to climb the stairs. The sound of mamamama, or splash time in the tub.

This is how I get through the day.

Soup's On!

Aunt Amy made us dinner tonight. Jossy loved eating it and wearing it. We were covered in love and chili.

If you build it, they will sleep

I came home to an exhausted baby girl today. She got a late start on her morning nap and didn't go down for her afternoon nap. As busy, inquisitive, and independent as she is, she is also quite predictable. She has a routine and reacts quite similar when that routine falls apart. As much as she is a little free spirit, she also feels comfort from structure. Some people thought I was crazy to establish a feed and sleep schedule so early and to wake my sleeping baby to feed. But at less than a few months old she has slept 12 hrs a night without waking. She is a great eater, and most often a happy baby.
And if anyone doesn't believe in a consistent schedule for babies, they should spend just five minutes with my butter bean after she doesn't get her afternoon nap. They will pray to a scheduling GOd :)