We'll be moving this Saturday! I'm so excited! Beforehand, I was afraid, though. But our financial aid has gone through and it looks more than just promising. I'm psyched! We're moving into a 2 bedroom place! Anna will finally have her own bedroom! That'll be different! I think it'll be as difficult a transition for her as it it will me. We'll also be starting classes. Paul will be finishing his communications degree and I'll be taking a writing course and a PSYCH course (I love psychology!)
That was the up side. On the down side, we'll be leaving our church friends and family behind. I'm sad about that. We'll be trying out the Assembly there in WA. Hopefully it will become a family like this church has become ours. Pray that we fit right in. :D
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Moving!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Favorite Picture of 2008
From Violet's Blog, I got this idea, to post my favorite picture of 2008. In that time period, Anna was 13 months-25 months. So much has changed!!! I can't believe it!
So, without further ado...
I love this photograph. We all went to the park and the sun was setting behind her and she just grinned. I can never get enough of that grin. Sometimes it's very hard to be a parent--financially, emotionally... but we wouldn't trade it for the world. Our lives are just that much more full and perfect having her in our lives. She's so full of energy and life. She's so loving--so, so loving. She loves without question. I can't imagine going through life without her.
I'm off to go give her a kiss!!! ♥
Blessed!
I just want to take a moment to thank Violet and all of my wonderful friends. I couldn't have been more blessed in one lifetime. Thank you so much! For your prayers, your friendship, your support. I am overwhelmed by blessings! Thank you so much!!!
♥
Friday, January 2, 2009
Words of the Day
xanthous \ZAN-thuhs\, adjective:
yellow; yellowish
The Spanish word of the day was Nunca, meaning Nothing.
Moving
We're officially and positively moving to Washington within the next couple of weeks. Paul will be starting school again. I'll be taking a couple of courses myself, but mostly caring for Anna. It will be different and exciting. I was nervous and didn't want to say anything until this point, but today we talked to Financial Aid and my fears were relieved. Wish us luck!!!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Growing Again!!!
She's growing again! And getting sooooooo tall! Now her feet go OVER the lip of her high chair! Anna is fitting into those 3T dresses just fine. the length of the arms is perfect! All of her 24 month clothing is TOO SHORT. *sweats* Hopefully we'll find more awesome sales at Target and get more dresses! I'd say she's fully and definitely wearing 2t/3t clothing and 24 month things will have to be put aside!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Blessed
I forgot to share my blessing today! I had my hubby swing by Target on our way home and they had a sale. I picked up two dresses for Anna, size 3T for $2.98 each! That's a bit of a weight off my shoulders... especially post-crayon fiasco. *shakes head*
We'll also be moving here in a couple of weeks. We're going back up to WA and praying things work out better this time around. Maybe they will, considering Paul is going for what he's called to do... the ministry. We found a way in which he can merge both things, his talent for media and his calling. International Media Ministries. But he wants to finish school first. So pray for us! Let's hope this works out!!!
Pictures
Anna finally wanted to dress up! I was so excited hehehe!
Princess Anna...
Me and my sister Jennifer!!! I ♥ her!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Can you believe it's 2009!? I can't. This year, Anna will be turning 3, hopefully she'll be potty trained, she'll get more hair, learn to speak more, hopefully be sleeping in her own room... It's going to be a great year!
Do you have any plans for tonight? None here...
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Word of the Day
tacit \TAS-it\, adjective:
1. implied or understood without being openly expressed
2. saying nothing; silent
On a side note, Bones returns in 16 (give or take) days on January 15th on Fox! =)
Monday, December 29, 2008
Wedding Dress Shopping
Today my sister Jen and I looked at wedding dresses. I was really excited that she was able to try on a dress this time. When we went to David's Bridal, they didn't carry any dresses her size. They had her dress at this shop. The very one she wanted. It was a 24W and I was almost sad that it would be too small, but it fit perfectly! I was so happy. She looked gorgeous in it, too. It was the perfect dress and the veil had a red ribbon around the edges. She looked so gorgeous! It was so much fun!!! I only sent two pictures from her cell phone to my email because my email is so disturbingly annoyingly long, so these are the two I sent to my email.
You can click them and they'll enlarge slightly. But not too much.
Words of the Day
Spanish word of the day:
doblar, verb:
to fold; to bend; to turn
English word of the day:
sacrilege \SAK-ruh-lij\, noun:
an intentional injury to anything held sacred; disrespectful treatment of something sacred
When You Must Not Breastfeed
Thank you to Sarah Scrafford for this wonderful guest post!
When You Must Not Breastfeed
There’s nothing babies want as soon as they’re born than to sleep and eat, and the only food that they want is their mother’s milk. Breast milk is a wonder of nature – packed with all the essential proteins, fat, sugar and water that babies need for their survival, it’s the only sustenance your baby needs for the first six months of his/her life. Doctors recommend that you breastfeed your baby exclusively for the first six months, after which you can supplement his/her diet with bottled milk and other baby food.
Breastfed babies have been proven to fall ill less often than those who have been bottle-fed; the antibodies in breast milk act as powerful stimulants on the child’s immune system and prevent him/her from contracting common illnesses like a cold and the flu. Breast milk is also known to be beneficial towards a child’s intellectual development, and the act of breastfeeding enhances the bond between mother and child.
Even with all these benefits that breastfeeding offers, there are times when it’s not advisable to put your baby to your breast, and these are:
- When you’re a regular smoker
- When you consume alcohol on a regular basis. If you’re still keen on giving your baby breast milk, do so only two hours after you’ve had a drink.
- When you are HIV positive.
- When you are a regular user of drugs like cocaine and marijuana. Besides making your baby addicted, they can have adverse side-effects.
- When you’re undergoing chemotherapy.
- When you are on certain drugs (consult your doctor if you’re not sure).
- When you have active tuberculosis.
- When your baby has a rare birth condition that makes him or her intolerant of lactose and galactose, sugars found in any kind of milk.
- When you’ve had a thyroid scan (the radioactive iodine will stay in your milk for weeks after the scan).
It’s ok to continue breastfeeding even when you are ill with the flu or when you have a cold. Viral infections cannot be passed on through breast milk.
You can continue to breastfeed your older child even when you become pregnant with the next one.
Immunizations to the mother do not mean that you have to stop breastfeeding.
If you’re not sure about any aspect of breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before you take any decision to continue or stop.
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
Spanish Word of the Day
The English word of the day was nothing fantastic, so here is the Spanish word of the day:
diario, noun, adjective:
daily
la rutina diaria
the daily routine
Diario is used in a couple of useful phrases. First de diario or para diario, to describe something which is everyday or for everyday use:
nuestro mantel de diario
our everyday tablecloth
Este diseñador ofrece limitadas opciones para la ropa de diario.
This designer offers limited options for everyday wear.
Then, a diario to describe something which happens every day.
Va al gimnasio a diario.
He goes to the gym every day.
