Sleep... Precious Sleep!

So... the past few days I've tried something new... When Anna wakes up, I don't comfort her or nurse her although she asks and guess what? She goes back to sleep on her own. Before bed, I'll nurse her and then she wakes up at around six and I'll nurse her again and through the day she hasn't been asking for milk, either.

I can get used to this. This is a much better schedule. Especially since I'm becoming reacquainted with a precious thing called SLEEP.

1,2,3... JUMP!

Anna's newest talent: jumping in place and SHE GETS SOME AIR! She actually jumps off the ground! I'm impressed lol... she's onlyl 19 months old!

Family Photo @ 4th of July

Here's our newest family photo taken at our family get-together on the Fourth of July!

Happy 2nd Birthday to The Shape of a Mother

I've written about this wonderful blog before, "The Shape of a Mother"... Today is their Second Birthday! In the last two years, TSOAM has received 600-700+ submissions and has been mentioned in blogs, newspapers, radio shows, newspapers and more. This is such a great site with the goal to change the way that women and mothers are viewed. Go on over and wish TSOAM a happy birthday!

Here's my favorite quote from what was written today:

[W]e ARE beautiful exactly the way we are, thankyouverymuch.

Breastfeeding Update

Well, my daughter is now an active, tall close to 27 pound toddler! And honestly, it's getting harder and harder to nurse her... especially since I'm a 5 foot 1 inch woman. So I am now trying to get her to stop nursing during the day. She still enjoys her midnight snacks. I wish I could wean her from those ones instead of the daytime nursings, but you know how children are with their nighttime rituals. She's nearing 20 months. I can hardly believe it. I'm hoping she will be completely weaned by 2 years old. I originally had no weaning date, but I'm beginning to feel more and more exhausted. I think it has more to do with her being so tall and heavy for her age and me being so small for mine. Nonetheless, when she weans will be a very sad day. I know I'll cry. I enjoy our time we have together. I am so blessed that we have had this time together. So very blessed.

One more thing... My sister Jen is on her way to Denmark today for a missions trip! Say a quick prayer for her. She flew last night (and today) from Oregon to WA DC, to New York. Then from there she left about four hours ago to France. From there she's going to Germany then from there she is going to Copenhagen and then she is taking a three hour train ride to her final destination. She is very excited and text messaged me a couple of images from New York. =)

Breastfeeding & My Son

On the lighter side of things...

Happy Independence Day

Jesus on the 4th of July

We gather ‘round to celebrate
On Independence Day
Pay homage to our country
As the children run and play.

With barbecues and picnics
And fireworks in the air
The flag we own is proudly flown
To show how much we care.

The stars and stripes spell freedom
She waves upon the breeze
While bursts of colors can be seen
Above the towering trees.

This is all quite wonderful
We revel in delight
But God above in divine love
Has brought this day to light.

With just a stroke of liberty
A touch of His great hand
He gave democracy to us
And helped this country stand.

The stripes upon our stately flag
Were touched by His sweet grace
Each star of white that shines so bright
Reflects His loving face.

So as you turn to face the flag
For battles that were fought
Be filled with pride for those who died
And freedoms that were bought.

But don’t forget to thank the One
That gives the bright display
The reason why we paint the sky
On Independence Day

Copyright © Marilyn Ferguson 2003
ferguson@adams.net

Happy 4th of July!

Season 4 Bones Teaser

This is about 7 Seconds of Conversation between Booth & Bones in the ol' SUV...

Booth: "Would you like me better if I was a woman?"

Bones:"I'd be jealous that you might be prettier than I am."

Booth: "I would be too, I'd be Hot!"



Is it September 3rd yet??? (Said the huge Bones fan to the people who really don't care...) hehehe

Wordless Wednesday

One Cool Chica

Win a Sara Rose Tutu!

Busy Mommy Products is offering an awesome giveaway for one of her darling tutus! Click on over there and enter for a chance! She'll be giving away more than one tutu and there is more than one chance to win, too!

Wish Margie & Family Congratulations!

Margie Gunn of Chesapeake Ribbons had her baby... she didn't know if it was a boy or a girl... guess what? She had a GIRL!!! Anna Kathleen! Isn't that a perfect name??? I think so!
CLICK HERE to wish her congratulations!

Sad For My Mom

I let my mom in on a little secret... I didn't know it was a secret, though. I told her about J. not giving baby Lily-Ann my brother's last name, Tacy. She gave her her last name, P----. I felt so awful hearing my mom cry over the phone. *sigh*

Nothing Amazing... (or is it???)

Nothing amazing to say, but can you believe it's almost July already??? It seems last summer just crawled by. I was counting every day of Anna's life, I guess. It's hard to believe she's over nineteen months old.

Oh, the other day Anna and I were laying in bed. She pointed at my eye and said "eye" (she already knew that one) then she pointed at my nose and said "No" (She learned that one the day before) but then she pointed at my mouth and said "Maow"! Nope, the title of this blog is a total lie. That is amazing. It's amazing how fast little ones learn!!!

Scripture Sunday

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

- 2 Peter 3:9

(Photo from Friday, our day at the pool. Anna and Daddy.)

FFF: Summer Lovin'

Sittin' pretty in her Shades!

Anna in her new dress from Aunt Mary at church. (The purse is from her, too. She puts pennies in it on Sundays for her.)

Anna in her daddy's arms...ready to go swimming!

Anna and Daddy in the hot tub. Anna loves the hot tub. She's so funny...

For more FFF posts, please go to my sidebar and click on "Kiss the Frog 4 Me" because I'm too lazy to do a link for you lol. ;)