.: Moments In Time

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Moments In Time

I think I've been a little sleep deprived lately...last week I went through the McDonald's drive-thru and asked for a 'Chicken Sundae'. And the other day, instead of making myself a cup of hot chocolate I made myself a cup of 'baby formula'.

Then last week, while driving in the middle of the day, I had to wait in line for my turn as officers did breath alcohol testing!! They were certainly pulling over the wrong person for that, but then I realized if they had been testing for 'alertness' I would have failed miserably. I'm actually glad that I was stopped that day because it has been a little reminder to me that I need to pull over when I'm drowsy (which seems to be everyday at 3pm when I pick up the boys).

Our baby girl is 3 1/2 months now. I am still getting use to the fact that we have a girl in the family as once in awhile I catch myself saying to Juliet, "Who's a good boy." Juliet is becoming so alert and growing so fast. It is amazing to me to watch how she is growing and changing, I am still fascinated by it 4th time round. A few weeks ago her arms and hands wouldn't do much other than go to her mouth, but now her little fingers love to play with my clothes while I'm breastfeeding her. If she hears a sound she's interested in (like the washing machine or a familiar voice) she turns her head, twists her body and arches her back in order to have a look. A few weeks ago she was in her own little world, only concerned with sleeping, sucking on her fingers and wanting milk.

She still wakes 3 times a night, but I still love every waking moment with her despite the hour...I know she won't be a baby for long. With my 1st and 2nd baby I remember getting pretty grumpy at the constant waking, but with each child my perspective has changed and wisdom has been gained. At night I am continuing to sleep on the couch with Juliet instead of upstairs for 2 reasons; 1. It is way too cold upstairs and I don't want Juliet getting sick (our living room is the only room with a heater). 2. This forces Dad to tend to the boys if they wake in the night from a bad dream or wanting to get into our bed. For some really strange reason Dad can't wake up for anything in the world if I'm in the bed!

We've had a few of these little disasters lately, but luckily all of them have been at home with the bathtub close by;

Our kitchen floor is frequently covered in baby spills, but again, luckily Juliet seems to know the difference between the kitchen floor and the carpet!! (for now at least);

I can't wait until Juliet is old enough to wear this little dress. It use to be mine when I was little and was knitted by one of my Aunties (I had a few Aunties that knitted so mum can't remember which one).

Below is a picture of me holding Juliet in her blessing gown. It is the same gown I wore at 6 months old when I was christened;

My mum holding me at 6 months old;

My mum has managed to keep it beautiful over the last 38 years, there is not one stain or imperfection on it.

Lastly, Juliet's favourite blanket that we only use on Sundays for church due to its fragile state. Again, a very special blanket from my babyhood, also making it 38 years old (I don't want anyone to forget my age after this post, lol). I am really glad my mum kept these special things and I'm hoping they will last for Juliet's daughter one day as well.

Some pictures of Juliet laughing at 3 1/2 months. A little tickle under the chin and a few silly sounds from mummy, makes for one happy baby! Her little laughing episode wore her out and she fell asleep immediately after I took the photo's.

2 comments:

Jen Kesler said...: Juliet is gorgeous and so are you! I hope you get some sleep soon!! :); August 5, 2011 at 5:35 AM
Anonymous said...: Lori, I loved your post! Juliet is sooo beautiful! Sleep deprivation is never fun. Please be careful.Those items from your babyhood are so precious! Enjoy your family! ♥; August 5, 2011 at 7:50 AM

Funny Comments

Ashton walking into the supermarket quietly whispers to himself: "Please can I have macaroni and cheese, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

Ashton: "I want to live with Jesus." Mummy: "Why?" Ashton: "Because he be nice to me and he gives me bread and water!"

Mummy, examining Ashton's legs, and thinking: My goodness, what hairy legs. Ashton, unimpressed with Mummy's examination, pulls away: "Don't touch them. I'm growing Daddy legs!"

Hayden gets upset at Ashton: "Right Ashton, that's it! I'm telling Jesus on you!"

Ashton with a cold: "I'm snotty as a piggy."

Hayden: "The sun is burning my eyeballs."

Hayden: "Mummy, how come your penis is missing?"

Hayden: "I get the bigger piece of cake because my skeleton is bigger."

Hayden (3yrs old) sees me get dressed in the morning and stares at my breasts with a confused look..."What thooooose be for???"

Hayden: "I don't want to finish my pizza, it's got blood all over it."

Hayden: "Ashton hit me in the heart."

Hayden learns the planets at Preschool: Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Penus!

Hayden (shopping with me and whining): "My brain hurts forever because you haven't buyed me anything."

QUOTES

Like the changing leaves of fall...My little boy is now a man.
--Author Unknown

Boys are God's way of telling you that your house is too neat!
--Author Unknown

There never has been, nor will there ever be, anything quite so special as the love between a mother and a son.
--Author Unknown

Boys are found everywhere - on top of, underneath, inside of, climbing on, swinging from, running around or jumping to. Mothers love them, little girls hate them, older sisters and brothers tolerate them, adults ignore them and Heaven protects them. A boy is Truth with dirt on its face, Beauty with a cut on its finger, Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair and the Hope of the future with a frog in its pocket.
--Alan Marshall Beck

Something For A Giggle....

I Owe My Mother ....

My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE. "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

My mother taught me RELIGION. "You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL. "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

My mother taught me LOGIC. " Because I said so, that's why."

My mother taught me MORE LOGIC. "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

My mother taught me FORESIGHT. "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

My mother taught me IRONY. "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM. "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

My mother taught me about STAMINA. "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

My mother taught me about WEATHER. "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY. "If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION. "Stop acting like your father!"

My mother taught me about ENVY. "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. "Just wait until we get home."

My mother taught me about RECEIVING. "You are going to get it when you get home!"

My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

My mother taught me ESP. "Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

My mother taught me HUMOR. "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

My mother taught me GENETICS. "You're just like your father."

My mother taught me about my ROOTS. "Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

My mother taught me WISDOM. "When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

My mother taught me about JUSTICE. "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!