Hello my long lost blog

It's been awhile!

We're in our 4th week of life with Addison, and I cannot believe it! It feels like just yesterday that we brought our sweet, tiny, fragile baby home with us. This morning I decided to play dress up with the little guy, and try on his sweater I made him. I had to roll the sleeves up a touch...but it's so close to fitting!! Too bad he probably won't get a whole lot of use out of it...guess I'll just have to make him a bigger one for the Fall :)

It's kind of late to be giving you the stats from him 2 week appointment (now that we're almost at 4weeks), but as of April 9th he was 10lb 2.5 oz, and 22 1/4", in the 90 - 95th percentile for height and weight! I think we have a biggin!

Let's see...what else has Mr. Addison been up to lately...his umbilical cord fell off yesterday. How silly is it that that was the hi-light of my day?! Ha. I was beyond giddy. I think I also caught a glimmer of a smile from him this morning when I rescued him from his bassinet :) It's truly been such a treat seeing this little guy grow and learn how to do new things.

Oh yea...I have a new style of baby booties to share with you! Though spare time has been limited, during naps I've managed to whip up a pair of these new booties. The pattern says their moccasins, but I think they look more like Clarks. What do you think?

Well...unfortunately that's all the time I have for now. The little mister beckons :)

I hope you're getting a chance to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!!
Lots of Love!

2 years of wedded bliss :)

I married my very best friend 2 years ago today! I cannot believe how these past 2 years have flown by, but I have a feeling it's about to get faster.

I was browsing through wedding photos today, thinking back on that rather cold April day, 2 years ago. Though cold, it was the perfect day, cause I married my perfect man!


My shnooks Russell,

There are no words to describe how much I love you. God knew what He was doing when He put you in my life. You are that piece in my life that I could not do without. My best friend, and the best Daddy! I can't believe it's already been 2 years, and at the same time, I cannot remember what life was like without you. I cannot wait to see where life continues to take us.

LOVE YOU!!

10 day old shmunkin...

Dear Addison...

You are 10 days old today, and I really cannot remember what life was like without you. You have been such an incredible source of joy to your Daddy and I. I hope you know how incredibly special you are. I think your pup brothers know how incredibly special you are too. To our complete surprise, they seemed to welcome you into this house, somehow knowing that you belong. Bodhi checks in almost constantly making sure you're ok (sometimes to the point where it annoys mommy...ha), and Jake although not quite as interested, has been seen standing guard while in your bouncy seat. You LOVE your bouncy seat, and are perfectly content looking at the animals on the seat for a couple hours at a time. Have I mentioned how peaceful and content you are?! God truly answered our prayers for a calm baby when He gave you to us. You have been a champion at sleeping at night. Thanks for letting me get 7+ hours of sleep a night (not consecutive just yet, but still...I'll take it). We try to swaddle you real tight, but somehow you magically get your right arm out...every time. You are such a strong boy at 10 days old. You've also started to find your voice. All last night you made the cutest little cooing sounds. I love hearing the sounds you make. Your faces while sleeping are absolutely priceless as well.

Yesterday was your first Easter! We weren't able to make it to church (too many germies for a 9 day old), but we did have a picnic at Shelby park with Aunt Sandy, Uncle Dave, and cousin Coda (who are in town to visit for a week!), and Uncle Nathan and Aunt Katie.

I love you so much my little shmunkin. We are so blessed to have you in our lives, and are loving this new journey!!

Happy 10 days old my little love!

A little somethin...

Just wanted to share this little video we've been in the process of making for the last 9 months. Hope you enjoy!

Guess the cocktail worked...

So as you may have guessed...our handsome baby Addi finally made his way into our world, Friday, March 26th at 5:15am...weighing in at 9.7lbs and 21.5"!! It was a long process, and unfortunately the birth plan didn't go how we wanted at all really, but that's all over now, and totally worth having our sweet little man here! I want to share our "birth story", but seeing as how my days are currently measured in 2-3 hr increments, that'll have to wait for another break...ha.

Being a mother has been the most natural, amazing thing I've experienced so far. And to go along with that, Russ has seriously been the most amazing Dad. There is nothing more amazing and heart warming, then seeing your best friend and husband, holding your son. Seriously...words cannot explain.

Just wanted to share a couple of my favorite pictures so far of little mister...

...There's plenty more where that came from :)

Hope you're enjoying your day!!

The cocktail...

So here we are, about 11 days past due. Apparently little Addison has very little interest in coming out into the world...ha. I had another midwife appointment yesterday, and overall, I'd say it went pretty well. I'm finally dilated (woohoo!!), and after going in to get a sonogram, baby boy is doing great. Here's the thing, according to the sonogram, he's about 10 1/2 pounds!!! Now, everyone has informed me that sonograms are incredibly in-accurate at this stage. So there's a good chance he isn't weighing that much (although it really kinda feels like he is...ha). Both our midwife and the sonogram technician thought he was at least 9lbs, so still a biggin. They've gone ahead and scheduled an induction for next Monday, the 29th at 9pm. At this point, it really has felt like this baby is never coming out, so to actually see a an end in site, less then a week away is kinda crazy. Ultimately though, best case scenario is for me to go into labor all myself...hence, the cocktail!

We saw Sojale (I have no idea how to spell her name...ha) yesterday, and she recommended an interesting cocktail to possibly help speed the process up...and yes, it involves castor oil!! I've NEVER had any intention of drinking castor oil, cause I have heard how much it just plain wrecks you, but at this point, I'm willing to try anything....so here's the cocktail:

4 Tbl Almond Butter
4 Tbl Castor Oil
Glass of Champagne

I gathered my ingredients yesterday, and am ready to get this show on the road!

This should be interesting...
Come on Addison!

I'll let you know how it goes!!!

Change...

Today is a bittersweet day. It is my last day here at my job of 5 years and 3 months! I've loved it here. The people I work with are amazing, and have been so good to me. This truly has been a blessing of a job as long as I've been here, and although I'm excited to be a stay at home mom, I truly am sad to say goodbye to this place. I'm not too good with change. Whether it's good or bad, moving on to something out of my normal routine is hard for me to do.

But, I am doing my best to embrace this change with all of the amazing things to come, it's on to a new chapter for me...the mommy-hood chapter. I'm nervous and scared, yet excited and hopeful all at the same time. So if I seem a little weepy next time you see me, you know why. There is about to be TONS of change with the impending arrival of our new little one. The only thing I can do at this point is rely on the the God I serve for every need whether emotional, spiritual, or physical, for He is always giving of those things in abundance.

I had a midwife appointment yesterday morning, and unfortunately there really hasn't been any progression (meaning no dilation yet). I know anything can still happen, but I couldn't help but be a bit disappointed yesterday...all day. Although I'm nervous about what's to come, I am totally over this pregnancy right now....just being honest.

But with all of the sadness, there is a bright spot! Today is a new day! It's bright and beautiful outside, and the temperatures keep climbing. Plus it's the weekend...and I love weekends. And tomorrow is supposed to be just as amazing as today! So instead of being bummed that we STILL HAVE NO BABY (hehe), and worrying about change, I am choosing to be positive and happy today. I'm going to take a walk, with a smile on my face, because today is a good day! And who knows...maybe we'll have ourselves a little man by the end of the weekend ;)