I'm learning so much about my family this week. Once again we had supper at the table and I was actually able to cook a little breakfast this morning. It was so nice. Chicken Little has slept during our supper the last two nights, so Papa Rooster and I have enjoyed our meal. It's peaceful and we are able to discuss the day we have had. It's wonderful to be able to talk with him. I can now see why the table is important. Before, supper was eaten in front of the TV, of course it blaring and little conversation. Now, supper is ready when Husband comes through the door and I'm usually putting Chicken Little down for a nap. Last night when he walked through the door he asked what smelled so good. It's amazing how much better "breakfast for supper" tastes when eaten at the table. I guess it's because it was cooked with love.
I'm learning how to be more of a helper to my husband. I just hate it's taken this long for me to realize how much he enjoys a nice supper. I hope that I can continue this once I return to work. I enjoy it so much. Just one more reason for me to dread returning to work. GRRRRRR!!!!! I'm sure it will take more work on my behalf, but to have a happy family is so worth it!!! Pray for me as I prepare to return to work and continue to be the wife and mother to my family that God asks me to be!!!!!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Changes!!!
Our family is going through many changes this week. So far we've managed to change our eating place. Last night I cooked a nice meal, served it on my "good" dishes and even set the table with real dishes--sorry paper plates, maybe next time. Papa Rooster was very impressed with supper, which just made my day. I was going to even cook a little breakfast this morning, but Chicken Little had a bad night. Chicken Little slept until we were finished eating, then she joined us until bathtime. She didn't have such a good night, poor thing is just "gassy" and her little tummy hurts. So today we've CHANGED her bottles. Whew, she's getting expensive...I bought 3 different types of bottles: Dr.Brown's, Playtex Ventair, and Nuk. So far I've tried the Dr.B's and Nuk. She didn't care for the Nuk too much, so unless things change, there went $6 down the drain--or until next baby. She seems to be doing well with the Dr.B's so far, which tells me she's CHANGING!!! When she was born, her suck was so poor that the only thing she would take was the Playtex Drop-in nipple because it was wider. Now she's taking the smaller nipple with much more ease, which tells me she's growing stronger. She's still loosing a little milk while eating, but it's better that it was even 4 weeks ago!!!
Another big change in our life with happen Monday. Mommy starts back to work. How sad!!! I'm going to miss my little blessing. I'm trying to prepare myself this week for Monday. Trying to get us all into a routine is a bit more difficult than I imagined. We'll work through it, but it's going to take some commitment and prayer.
So with a bit of dedication and little extra "oomph" supper will be just as tasty and served with love again tonight, and who knows, Chicken Little may cooperate tonight and Papa Rooster and I can enjoy a bit of breakfast in the morning.
Another big change in our life with happen Monday. Mommy starts back to work. How sad!!! I'm going to miss my little blessing. I'm trying to prepare myself this week for Monday. Trying to get us all into a routine is a bit more difficult than I imagined. We'll work through it, but it's going to take some commitment and prayer.
So with a bit of dedication and little extra "oomph" supper will be just as tasty and served with love again tonight, and who knows, Chicken Little may cooperate tonight and Papa Rooster and I can enjoy a bit of breakfast in the morning.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Sleep is Wonderful
What a wonderful night we had last night!!! Chicken Little and I got home from a long day of shopping with Nana and Aunt and she went right down for a nap. She woke up at 6:30 for a bottle and a little "play time" and got a little fussy after that. Finally, around 7:30-7:45pm she went down and slept until 1:45 this morning. She took a bit of a bottle and was out like a light in no time flat--she didn't even need the paci!!!! She slept until 5:45 this morning and after a bottle went back down. She got back up a few minutes ago to take a little more bottle and is now still sleeping. I better take this time to go jump in the shower so that I can get ready for church. It's amazing that God hears our cries for help and offers the guidance we need to get through life's toughest challenges. God is good--all the time!!!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
My little one's growing
What a day it's been!!! Last night Chicken Little still didn't feel so well, so she didn't sleep too much. Still just a little "whine-y". Papa Rooster was concerned about her this morning, so he asked that I take her to the doctor. Sure enough, the poor little chickee has the onsets of a cold.
I know now why I was "refered" to Dr. Fix-it. He and his staff are wonderful. To my surprise, the nurse and doctor remembered my little one--and she's only been in once before, on the 4th!!! I was amazed. They are all so nice!! Chicken Little weighed 10lb 10oz!!! She's getting so big. It's hard to believe she's gained almost 3 lbs in almost 7 weeks. Then again it's hard to believe that it's been almost 7 weeks. It's true time flies when you're having fun!! That little girl means so much to me. Papa Rooster and I prayed and prayed for her and after 2 years of praying and 9 mos of waiting, here she is, and it's passing much too quickly.
I return to work in a week and am not looking forward to it. I could cry just sitting here thinking about it. I used to think it would kill me to sit at home, but now as the baby's growing and changing so much, I would love to be here to see every milestone. I'm so afraid I'm going to miss out on all the "biggies". Just the other day, she drifted off during her bottle, and as I slowly took it from her mouth she chuckled--twice. I loved it, because that was the first time she's laughed out loud. This week she has begun to do so much. She's smiling when I play with her and beginning to coo back. When she's in her bouncer she "swats" at the toys above her. See, I'm going to miss all of these firsts when I go back to work.
As much as I would love to stay home, I know that it's just not practical for us at this time. And besides, Papa Rooster works another job besides the poultry houses, so if anyone can quit their job, it would make more sense for him to do so. I know he gets so tired of working the two jobs. He doesn't get to come in until after dark sometimes and between the two jobs, he doesn't get many free weekends. Now that I think about it, he's already missed some of those firsts--the laughing, smiling, playing... I can tell it bothers him sometimes. He voiced his concerns before Chicken Little was born, about missing out on her growing up. He's afraid he's going to come home oneday and she'll be grown. I pray that if it's in God's will that one day he will be able to be JUST a chicken farmer. He has so much going on that he becomes so tired and run down. I pray for him and his spirit. I know that working like he does can sometimes be a stressful. So as our little one continues to grow pray for us that we may be able to enjoy each moment with her, because I know that like the past 7 weeks, the next few years will pass just at quickly.
I know now why I was "refered" to Dr. Fix-it. He and his staff are wonderful. To my surprise, the nurse and doctor remembered my little one--and she's only been in once before, on the 4th!!! I was amazed. They are all so nice!! Chicken Little weighed 10lb 10oz!!! She's getting so big. It's hard to believe she's gained almost 3 lbs in almost 7 weeks. Then again it's hard to believe that it's been almost 7 weeks. It's true time flies when you're having fun!! That little girl means so much to me. Papa Rooster and I prayed and prayed for her and after 2 years of praying and 9 mos of waiting, here she is, and it's passing much too quickly.
I return to work in a week and am not looking forward to it. I could cry just sitting here thinking about it. I used to think it would kill me to sit at home, but now as the baby's growing and changing so much, I would love to be here to see every milestone. I'm so afraid I'm going to miss out on all the "biggies". Just the other day, she drifted off during her bottle, and as I slowly took it from her mouth she chuckled--twice. I loved it, because that was the first time she's laughed out loud. This week she has begun to do so much. She's smiling when I play with her and beginning to coo back. When she's in her bouncer she "swats" at the toys above her. See, I'm going to miss all of these firsts when I go back to work.
As much as I would love to stay home, I know that it's just not practical for us at this time. And besides, Papa Rooster works another job besides the poultry houses, so if anyone can quit their job, it would make more sense for him to do so. I know he gets so tired of working the two jobs. He doesn't get to come in until after dark sometimes and between the two jobs, he doesn't get many free weekends. Now that I think about it, he's already missed some of those firsts--the laughing, smiling, playing... I can tell it bothers him sometimes. He voiced his concerns before Chicken Little was born, about missing out on her growing up. He's afraid he's going to come home oneday and she'll be grown. I pray that if it's in God's will that one day he will be able to be JUST a chicken farmer. He has so much going on that he becomes so tired and run down. I pray for him and his spirit. I know that working like he does can sometimes be a stressful. So as our little one continues to grow pray for us that we may be able to enjoy each moment with her, because I know that like the past 7 weeks, the next few years will pass just at quickly.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Chicken Little
Wow!!! It's hard to believe Chicken Little is 6 weeks old. It seems like yesterday they were handing her to me. What was I to do with this new little life? Motherhood has been more challenging that I ever imagined it would be, but the best things in life worth having, aren't always easy to manage. After the first night of crying all night, I searched everywhere for the instruction manual and relized the doctors/nurses forgot to give it to me along with this beautiful little girl. How could someone so beautiful make such a noise? God definitely blessed her with a perfect set of lungs. Finally after about 4 weeks or so, things have seemed to taper off and the nights of screaming are down to a minimal. Oh, and I found that instruction manual I thought they forgot to give me. God had it waiting at home for me. I just had to open it and search His word. I found wonderful words of encouragement in Psalms 94:16 "In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul." My Father comforts me when Motherhood overwhelms me. When I think I can't go any more, when I can't take the crying any longer, God holds us both close to Him. Sometimes Mommy needs holding and rocking too. It's amazing the comforts He has sent, be they through scripture, through my husband, through grandparents and family, through our church family, through prayers, or through that wonderful friend and her family He has blessed me with. God has been so good to me!
Chicken Little is now sleeping peacefully in her swing (one of the best gifts--Thanks Dad and Family). She should soon be waking up--hungry of course, and expecting mommy to be standing there with a dry diapee and a warm bottle. And when she awakens, there I'll be, with all the things she needs, a smile and two arms in which to wrap her up in--All because my Father is there doing the same for me!!!!!!
Chicken Little is now sleeping peacefully in her swing (one of the best gifts--Thanks Dad and Family). She should soon be waking up--hungry of course, and expecting mommy to be standing there with a dry diapee and a warm bottle. And when she awakens, there I'll be, with all the things she needs, a smile and two arms in which to wrap her up in--All because my Father is there doing the same for me!!!!!!
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