My sweet little girl,
You are beautiful inside and out. I love the way you play hide and seek but are not very good at hiding because you give yourself away when you laugh and giggle. You give ear kisses and bunny kisses. You love to read and to be read to. I think you could be an actress because you remember the stories and recite them out loud. Even though you don't have much for hair, you enjoy when I put barrettes or a headband in it. You love to dress up and have me paint your nails. You tell me I look pretty when I am doing my makeup or hair and tell me I smell good when I spray on my perfume. Then I spray a little on you so you can smell good too. You are so helpful to me. You try so hard to help care for your baby brother and run to get diapers or a pacifier if it is needed. You love him so much and it shows through his smiles when he sees you.
I think it is so cute when you say "I tooted" even though it isn't very polite for a little girl to do. When you wake up, you sneak into my bed and snuggle under the covers. My favorite thing about you is your kindness. Even when you are naughty, you look at me with your teary eyes and say "I'm sorry Mommy" and make my heart melt. I could never be mad at you for very long because I love you so much. I love the way that you remember songs and sing them over and over and over and over...and your dancing makes me grin.
When you were just over a year we took you to Disney World. There was a whole audience watching a band playing music. Before long, the audience wasn't watching the band anymore. Instead, they were watching this tiny baby girl dancing down the middle of the street. You didn't even look back to see if I was there. You just knew I was and you were so bold. You walked all the way up in front of the stage and kept dancing. It was so cute.
Another time, when you were a few months old, a woman came up to me in Wal-Mart. She told me "Your baby is special. She just glows. She will do something wonderful." I believe so too. I think that God has a huge plan for you and I am amazed at how my small, little girl could have such a big spirit inside of her. I pray for you everyday. I pray that you stand up for your beliefs and for your Faith. I pray that you continue to grow to love the Lord. Be bold, be outspoken, be loving and kind. I pray that you know right from wrong and make good choices. I pray that you have a love for people and give yourself to help others. You are my baby and I am so proud of you already. You are a blessing to me.
Love,
Mom
Monday, December 28, 2009
Weston
My baby boy,
You are my little bundle of joy. I have only known you for just a few months but you could have been a part of this family from the start. I couldn't imagine what life was like without you in it! Just now, you are showing your little character and it is a character indeed. You seem to know just what makes me laugh and smile and when I need both. You are so happy. You squeal and laugh, giggle and give me the "hey mom, it's gonna be OK" type grin. I told your Dad that his expectations of a quiet giant of a kid wouldn't quite work in this family, especially with Stella as your sister and me and your dad for your parents. So it is understandable that you are already babbling away and doing so with so much presence.
You snuggle next to me and want to be held close. I really love that about you. As you grow, you show more personality. At the moment you are just rolling over, beginning to sit by yourself, eat baby food, sleep through the night and grasp things or reach for things you want. You have this tendency to grasp my hair whenever you can and MAN you have a grip! I think I may have developed a bald spot. You do this, especially when nursing. I think it is a way of comfort because as long as you have it or my finger, you are calm.
I will be praying for you to grow into a man of integrity and a man of faith. I want so many things for you, but most of all for you to know the Lord and to live your life through his word. I love you my son. Each day with you is a blessing.
Love,
Mom
You are my little bundle of joy. I have only known you for just a few months but you could have been a part of this family from the start. I couldn't imagine what life was like without you in it! Just now, you are showing your little character and it is a character indeed. You seem to know just what makes me laugh and smile and when I need both. You are so happy. You squeal and laugh, giggle and give me the "hey mom, it's gonna be OK" type grin. I told your Dad that his expectations of a quiet giant of a kid wouldn't quite work in this family, especially with Stella as your sister and me and your dad for your parents. So it is understandable that you are already babbling away and doing so with so much presence.
You snuggle next to me and want to be held close. I really love that about you. As you grow, you show more personality. At the moment you are just rolling over, beginning to sit by yourself, eat baby food, sleep through the night and grasp things or reach for things you want. You have this tendency to grasp my hair whenever you can and MAN you have a grip! I think I may have developed a bald spot. You do this, especially when nursing. I think it is a way of comfort because as long as you have it or my finger, you are calm.
I will be praying for you to grow into a man of integrity and a man of faith. I want so many things for you, but most of all for you to know the Lord and to live your life through his word. I love you my son. Each day with you is a blessing.
Love,
Mom
Sunday, December 27, 2009
A new year
As we get near to the end of 2009, I must say that it has been a pretty good year.
I am thankful for my family. Mike and I have had our ups and downs and it has been a year of learning in our marriage. I am praying that 2010 brings over these learning experiences and unifies us as a couple. I think that life brings trials so that we experience areas of growth. If we never have hardships, do we really learn anything otherwise? I am learning everyday how to be a better wife and a better mother. Estella is two and I find myself wondering how I get by day to day without feeling completely exhausted. She is a tornado of energy and it is hard to keep up with her, but I manage to do so. She brings much happiness and joy and I am thankful for this bubbly child that God has blessed me with. My other blessing is Weston. What an amazing baby! God must have known that in order for me to keep up with Stella, I needed a baby that would be laid back and happy in demeanor. He seems to know that just a little raise of an eyebrow and open mouth smile melts my heart, because he does it regularly and at the most needed times.
I am thankful for still having a great job where I feel I make a difference in the daily lives of the people I serve. It is very rewarding, even on the most stressful days. I sometimes think that I need more free time or more opportunities to get out with friends, which I probably do, but I am at a place in life where being a homebody is ok with me. This job has made me grow into an adult and has shown me responsibilities over the lives of others, which prepared me for parenting more than I could have guessed. On the plus side, it has allowed for us to purchase our cabin, travel to new places, meet some amazing people and spend more time together as a family. I have the wonderful opportunity to stay home with my children as I work from home and Mike can choose his hours working on side jobs and at the cabin.
Finally, thanks be to God! How the Lord has shown himself through this year. Maybe it is a sign that I am growing in my faith. What once seemed so important has faded into the black and now in place is a light and warmth of God's love. Please Lord, give me the strength to live my life through you and let your love touch the heart's of those around me, so that they can come to know you too.
Things that I pray for 2010:
1. Closeness in my family. This being between my husband, my in-laws and my children.
2. One really good Christian friend who will be bold in their faith.
3. A church home base for fellowship.
4. Good health for family and friends. My grandma to recover from cancer.
5. Less stress in my job.
6. Self appreciation and self worth
7. For the lives of my family~keep my brother Shawn safe over in Afghanistan. My sister's marriage to be blessed. For my brothers' to find the love of the Lord. To renew the relationship with my sister.
8. To have financial freedom. Money is a heavy burden to everyone and I pray for ways to lessen this hardship.
9. Teaching my children to be obedient, loving and God serving people.
In these things, I give to you.
Love,
Deb
I am thankful for my family. Mike and I have had our ups and downs and it has been a year of learning in our marriage. I am praying that 2010 brings over these learning experiences and unifies us as a couple. I think that life brings trials so that we experience areas of growth. If we never have hardships, do we really learn anything otherwise? I am learning everyday how to be a better wife and a better mother. Estella is two and I find myself wondering how I get by day to day without feeling completely exhausted. She is a tornado of energy and it is hard to keep up with her, but I manage to do so. She brings much happiness and joy and I am thankful for this bubbly child that God has blessed me with. My other blessing is Weston. What an amazing baby! God must have known that in order for me to keep up with Stella, I needed a baby that would be laid back and happy in demeanor. He seems to know that just a little raise of an eyebrow and open mouth smile melts my heart, because he does it regularly and at the most needed times.
I am thankful for still having a great job where I feel I make a difference in the daily lives of the people I serve. It is very rewarding, even on the most stressful days. I sometimes think that I need more free time or more opportunities to get out with friends, which I probably do, but I am at a place in life where being a homebody is ok with me. This job has made me grow into an adult and has shown me responsibilities over the lives of others, which prepared me for parenting more than I could have guessed. On the plus side, it has allowed for us to purchase our cabin, travel to new places, meet some amazing people and spend more time together as a family. I have the wonderful opportunity to stay home with my children as I work from home and Mike can choose his hours working on side jobs and at the cabin.
Finally, thanks be to God! How the Lord has shown himself through this year. Maybe it is a sign that I am growing in my faith. What once seemed so important has faded into the black and now in place is a light and warmth of God's love. Please Lord, give me the strength to live my life through you and let your love touch the heart's of those around me, so that they can come to know you too.
Things that I pray for 2010:
1. Closeness in my family. This being between my husband, my in-laws and my children.
2. One really good Christian friend who will be bold in their faith.
3. A church home base for fellowship.
4. Good health for family and friends. My grandma to recover from cancer.
5. Less stress in my job.
6. Self appreciation and self worth
7. For the lives of my family~keep my brother Shawn safe over in Afghanistan. My sister's marriage to be blessed. For my brothers' to find the love of the Lord. To renew the relationship with my sister.
8. To have financial freedom. Money is a heavy burden to everyone and I pray for ways to lessen this hardship.
9. Teaching my children to be obedient, loving and God serving people.
In these things, I give to you.
Love,
Deb
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