Long story short — Joseph just isn’t growing. I’m not sure if the problem is me or him, but at 4 months he is tiny, falling off the growth curve, and not showing any signs of improvement. I have to go again tomorrow for another weigh-in, and then we need to discuss what our options … [Read more…]
Joseph is asleep… IN BED! I hope this lasts more than just a few minutes… Oh, I’ve had so much to post about, and absolutely no free time to do so. In these precious few minutes before he starts screaming again, let me recap what’s been going on. First, I’ve missed you guys! I mentioned … [Read more…]
Anyone still reading this blog? If so, I thank you most profusely. I’ve just about given up on myself, here! I keep telling myself to take a deep breath and to remember, “this stage is short… This stage is short…” Joseph is still fussy. That’s just a given right now. Pray for him, please!!
Same story… holding a fussy baby, so limited computer time. HOWEVER, I can at least pass this on, thanks to Mark Shea.
As I said, I’m going through A Mother’s Rule of Life (again) to try to get our day organized. What worked in years past no longer works now, so I’m having to rethink everything all over again. I have to take into account a new baby, my night-owl tendencies, and the increased workload for homeschooling … [Read more…]
I’m not sure why the addition of this latest child into our family has been so difficult, but it has been a real struggle. I feel like a complete newbie as I attempt to take care of Joseph and the rest of my kids. I know I’ve done this before and I know it will … [Read more…]
Note to self: Never, EVER go clothes shopping 3 months post-partum. I am so depressed.
Not a very original title, I must admit, but it’s so very, very true. God continually shows me what true love looks like through my children. If I ever wind up being half as mature spiritually as they are, I’ll be blessed indeed. Tonight was no exception. It started off with Thomas getting a toy … [Read more…]