How do I get out of here? After the morning he has had, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s trying to escape. He’s managed to dismantle the kitchen, fall off the chairs, throw toys everywhere, and pull a rather large dollhouse on top of himself… all before 10 AM!
Christopher was frustrated yesterday because he couldn’t find the book he needed to do his Religion assignment. “Mom! Have you seen my Baltimore Catechism?”“It’s on the shelf with the others.”“No it’s not! I’ve been looking everywhere for it and I can’t find it!”“Did you look on any other shelves?”“Yes! AND I looked in the living … [Read more…]
Joseph is eating more, which thrills me to no end. What he is not doing, however, is breastfeeding, and that crushes me. I know that many babies are fed formula — I was, my oldest was, all my siblings were, etc. I know that babies can thrive and be happy on it. Joseph, however, is … [Read more…]
1. Another week of holding a very fussy kid. Bless his heart. Someday we’re all going to sit back and laugh as we remember these days, but for right now… well, in my better moments I try to offer it up. In my not-so-good moments, I opt for a walk around the neighborhood or a … [Read more…]
I’m a good kid… really! Don’t believe all that my mommy writes about me!
Where have I been? I have been holding a screaming baby every night since I wrote last — nursing him to sleep, and then having to hold him to KEEP him asleep. He has not been an easy child. Still, I have good news and bad news on this front: THE GOOD NEWS: I have … [Read more…]
I think I get a free pass on this… I’ve been holding a baby pretty much non-stop for days! (he will NOT sleep if I put him down. I’m not kidding.) 1. Joseph was baptized last week! We are so blessed to have good friends (M&B) be the Godparents of Joseph. With them in his … [Read more…]
Yes, it appears that my “vacation” from homeschooling is drawing to a close. Whether I feel ready or not, I’m going to have to attempt to teach 6 kids while nursing a newborn and dealing with a 2-year old who wants to be part of the action. Joseph, thankfully, is doing his part right now … [Read more…]
Introducing our newest family member, Joseph! The OR scale was off, so he was approximately 7 lbs 3 oz and 19 1/2″ long. The picture doesn’t do him justice. His features are small and perfect, like a little china doll (he’s going to hate that description later on, but that’s the best I can do!) Yes, … [Read more…]
I think the nesting urge is slowing down now. I’m sure my children are rejoicing, because I’ve had them hopping these past few days, decluttering just about everything they can. We’ve purged toys, clothes in closets, books, etc. You name it, we’ve probably covered it. We did a massive clothing “swap/hand-me-down” thing this weekend as … [Read more…]