Archive for February 7, 2012

Sometimes stupid things happen

Last night, pretty unexpectedly, someone special left our world, and we said goodbye to the boys Mamaw, GACs mother. 

I’m certain she’s being escorted around the afterlife as we speak by her daughter, getting shown where the bathrooms are, the bad parts of town, and the choice garden shops.  I’m also certain she’s watching over her precious husband, mother, son and daughter, her hand on their heads, as well as her boys and new girls (she adopted Bell and is very much WeePTs third grandmother).   The boys know this, they’ve done it before, but it doesn’t make the loss hurt less. 

Right now, it feels, to use Pigpens words, like a bad joke.  Friday we’ll have a memorial at the funeral home, and by then we’ll all know that we’re sharing a world without Mamaw, but also a sky with a new star.

I love you, Mamaw.  Godspeed.

Rocky Baby Haiku

Lil one wants to play.
Too many exciting things.
But it is bedtime.

Head is so sweaty.
A sure sign that she’s sleepy.
She is fighting it.

I already tried.
It isnt working tonight.
Had to hand her off.

Small pats on her back.
Soft humming, sweet baby songs.
Daddy rocks baby.

Cancuns…meets WeePT

Before the baby was born, we frequented the local Cancuns…a lot. I’d say we were pretty close to “regulars.”

Then I got pregnant. Not too many bad pregnancy symptoms…but the one I did have, ruled out ever going back to Cancuns (it was the only thing my stomach completely rejected)…much to the demise of AT. He loves Cancuns.

Anyway…a little over a year later, we are back. Margaritas and salsa. Yum.

WeePT is sitting in her high chair…talking as loud as she can to overcome the volume of the karioke.
…and the waiter sets down a refill on the salsa and chips…a little too close to little fingers.

Yep… Shes been salsa-fied.

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Now shes one socked.
And looooving it. :)

9 mos checkup

WeePT had her 9mos checkup today. Ears are all better from ear infection two weeks ago. Other than the temper-tantrum she threw when the doctor took her, she did really good. No shots today.

They pricked her finger to check her blood for lead and to check her iron levels. She didnt even cry! She tested all clear for lead and anemia. Yay!

Height- 27 3/4 inches (60%)
Weight- 19.2 lbs (60%)..yep, shes chunked right up!
Head- 46 1/2cm (97%)…hmm..AT and his big headed kiddos :)

Like an orange on a toothpick :)

And we dont go back until her 1st birthday. Wow. This is going fast.

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