tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596698641518985752024-02-06T22:30:48.228-05:00Love & Happiness, but most of all... ice cream!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304263097994615703noreply@blogger.comBlogger395125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859669864151898575.post-50415835529096416192019-03-19T21:57:00.000-04:002019-03-19T21:57:02.074-04:00Orla Michaela - Seven Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Introducing Orla's purple helmet! I had to coordinate her clothes, of course. I did take a photo without the helmet, but she wears it 23 hours a day, so this represents her at this month of her life. Also, the helmet one just compares her to the pineapple better. </div>
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Those thighs 😍</div>
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This depicts Orla at this moment. Grabbing everything she can with a cheeky grin while twisting her body to escape :)</div>
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I can't get over her eyes!! </div>
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Still a thumbsucker. Still no teeth, but lots of drool, red cheeks, and gumming. </div>
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She kept these on for a solid 10 minutes. She loved them!</div>
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The day she got her helmet. </div>
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The biggest thing that happened this month is her BFF cousin was born!! Love this girl gang <3 </div>
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Arwen and Orla at 7 months</div>
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You still smile most of the day and cry only when tired or hungry. You are getting a bit better at sleeping, but still waking up at least once a night and napping only an hour at most (unless in your car seat). I have a feeling you can roll over, but you just won't! Teaching this mama a little lesson in waiting, huh?</div>
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You started sticking your tongue out the day we took these pictures and your cheeks are rosy most of the day, so I have a hunch that teeth may be on the way. Your hair is growing though, but I still don't quite know what color it will tend to be. It is definitely darker than Arwen's though. </div>
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Food: You love carrots and now that is all Arwen wants to feed you 😂You do NOT like peas or really anything green so far. You are really good at getting food everywhere and Arwen thinks that is hilarious. </div>
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All this food everywhere resulted in your first sister bath, which made my mama heart so happy. You two had a blast splashing and Arwen was so careful with you. I can't wait until you sit up better and can splash around even more with Arwen! </div>
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Playing: You are much more interested in toys now, especially how to get them into your mouth. You love to sit up and play. </div>
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See? You really love Moose and I think you may be Moose's favorite too.</div>
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I had my first experience parenting alone with two girls this month. It went well, but we were all glad to see daddy! It was also Valentine's day, so we had to dress to impress. </div>
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You had your first Patriots superbowl win! You seem skeptical in this photo, but it's OK. You are just starting to understand the power of the GOAT. </div>
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This was such a sweet moment that I want to remember for as long as I live. We were sitting down all relaxing before bed, watching a quick show and you just leaned over and hugged Arwen and wouldn't let go. It was just the cutest thing. </div>
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The last major update is that you are getting a helmet to fix the flat spot on your head. </div>
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So, for your 7th month pictures, you will be wearing a beautiful purple helmet and we'll just see how long this process takes! </div>
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Now, finally, the comparison pictures!</div>
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What a joy you are, my Orla girl! You barely cry - only when overtired. You still don't sleep, but you are super cute and I am really, really hoping that changes when you start eating food or get older. </div>
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You are certainly getting more hair and I am getting more and more curious as to what color it is. It is definitely darker than Arwen's, but appears to have an orange tint to it! Time will tell. </div>
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You are very close to rolling over from back to belly, but not quite there. You sit pretty well on your own and most likely if you are left sitting up long enough, you will start sucking on your toes. </div>
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Everytime I see this picture, I giggle. </div>
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When Arwen goes to preschool, you 'talk' to me a bit, but when she gets home, you are just so much happier. You two just make each other smile and laugh and I will try to soak this all in before the inevitable fighting starts. </div>
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You love watching people eat and are getting very interested in eating yourself. Only one more month, Orla!</div>
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I want to clarify that I have a happy picture of Arwen with Orla here too, but this is Orla's blog post. 😜</div>
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It was your first Christmas!! We got to see all of our family and you slept for a lot of it. Next year, it will be even better. </div>
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Some favorite pictures from the month:</div>
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We saw Disney on Ice and you were very intrigued with all the dancing. You, again, fell asleep through most of it, but it was really a great show. </div>
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Look at that head control (and not at the giant mess of our living room)!</div>
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Sister matching rainbow jammies!</div>
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We went hiking and a random hail storm happened. My camera battery died, but I did get this adorable photo! </div>
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Orla in Mommy's wedding dress! </div>
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Now comparison between Arwen (L) and Orla (R):</div>
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This story really starts Friday night. I went out with my previous coworkers for a pre-baby celebration. I asked them that night to please hope that I have this little girl before Arwen starts preschool. I get home and Andrew and I go to bed pretty late for us - around midnight. Turns out that was a terrible idea because Arwen wakes up EVERY HOUR until 6am. She has never in her life done that, not even as an infant. </div>
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I wake up at 8am and I don't feel the best. I am having some pains, but I was 39 weeks pregnant. Pain is to be expected. Arwen wakes up shortly after me and we go downstairs for maybe 30 minutes before I suggest waking daddy up because I do not feel good. </div>
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We go upstairs and I say I may be having some contractions. At this point, they are getting more regular and I notice that they are probably 10-12 minutes apart. I tell Andrew to call his parents and tell them to come here because I'm pretty sure we are going to be admitted to the hospital. He calls them and tells them to come over when they can. Soon after, I make him call them back and ask to get here ASAP because this really hurts and I really want to go get my epidural. My contractions are getting stronger now and I make him call the hospital because I can't talk and have started throwing up. We call and I basically say we are going in. See you soon. </div>
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Andrew's parents get to our house around 10am, I think. I am still upstairs and Andrew is packing my hospital bag because I NEVER DID THAT (I'm shaking my head right now). Arwen was downstairs watching TV because I didn't want her to see how much pain I was in. I walk down the stairs and I remember having a contraction in the kitchen with Andrew's mother and Arwen near me and I had to hold it together. I remember just wishing I could be at the hospital right now. </div>
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Andrew and I leave for the hospital around 10:15am. Again, I didn't really pay attention to timing. I called my mom and let her know. I had several contractions in the car (of course) and I would clench my fist, yell, and hit the car door very hard. It was the worst pain and to this day, I get queasy thinking about it. As we were coming off the highway, there is a sign that points to the hospital and all I could think was we are almost there. I can almost have that epidural. I'm assuming you can see where this is going...</div>
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We get to the hospital. We have to sign something or fill something out? Not sure what happened but I remember having to pause and just clench before I could sign. They asked if I wanted a wheelchair, but I was in denial, so I said no. We get to the nurse's station and I have a contraction and I think they saw just how in labor I was because they got me a room and hooked up super duper fast. </div>
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They checked me and said I was a 9.5/10. I asked about an epidural (😂 LOL) and they were so, so nice and polite about it; basically saying by the time he got there, it wouldn't be worth it. I was lying on the bed for maybe like 5 minutes before I told the nurse I needed to push. They got the doctor in while I was pushing. Did you know that you have to wait for contractions to push? That is hard, but waiting while the baby's head is just to be born is <i>the worst</i>. </div>
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Orla was born roughly 20 minutes after the machines were hooked up to me. I don't know what would've happened if we had been any slower to the hospital and I don't really want to think about it! I didn't even have to worry about my eyes bursting blood vessels like with Arwen because there just wasn't time. Orla was born at 11:17am, August 18th. Her birthdate is actually a palindrome! How cool is that?!</div>
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My mantra for even before I knew I was pregnant was 'God's timing is perfect' and Orla really demonstrated that in my life. Getting pregnant with her, but especially her birth (day, time, hospital stay, etc.), was just perfect timing. Almost everything about her birth was opposite Arwen's and it gave me a sort of peace I didn't know I needed. Now, if she could sleep like her sister did...</div>
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You moved into your own room and crib this month. It was an adjustment for you, but you are back to sleeping relatively well. Still haven't slept through the night ever though. I keep thinking about a light at the end of a tunnel. Eventually you will get there.</div>
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You also laugh whenever Arwen crys. It is really pretty funny and fortunately it makes Arwen calm down and laugh too. </div>
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Can you tell where Arwen is? </div>
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You had your first airplane ride to celebrate Thanksgiving with Uncle Jon and Auntie Kristi! You did very well and barely cried - mostly slept on the plane. </div>
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You wore the same outfit Arwen did when she was small, but it was a bit big for you. Still cute! </div>
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You are just gorgeous and I can't get over how beautiful your eyes are!! </div>
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I think I had a similar dress when I was a baby, so when I found this at a consignment shop, I scooped it up! </div>
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You got sick for the first time and had some breathing issues. We only had to use the nebulizer twice and you actually did pretty well with it! </div>
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You also met your other uncles and aunties and Auntie Manda stole you the whole time. :)</div>
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Top left: 1 month</div>
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Top Right: 2 months</div>
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Bottom right: 4 months</div>
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This post is way late, so I don't remember too much. Sorry Orla girl, Mama has been tired! I do remember thinking you hadn't changed too much this month, but I also know that the next month, you will grow like crazy! Also, this may have been the month I was wondering if you were going to have red hair. </div>
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These were technically taken over a week late because we were traveling on your 3 month birthday. Luckily (this is sarcasm), we were at the doctors SO often this month we have very up to date weights. Can I tell you how much I want summer back and healthy kids?? </div>
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Your first Halloween! You were an adorable pineapple and you slept in the carrier almost the whole time. Arwen made it through the whole side of our part of the neighborhood before saying "I'm too tired, Mommy. Let's go home." We ended up walking around a lot with Alyssa, our neighbor. </div>
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We went on vacation for the first time, too! Every late fall, we go to the White Mountains and this year was no exception. Well, except Mama booked the wrong place this year... </div>
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We went to the Children's Museum in Dover and it was just a lovely fall day. We also had some killer wraps before the museum and I still might dream of them...</div>
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First snow fall!! Not sure this really counts, but it was the first time it snowed. It pretty much melted right away and we didn't even get you in a sled or in your snowsuit. </div>
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First time on a bus! This was also the first time you went on an airplane, but more about our thanksgiving in Indiana for next month :) </div>
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Oh my sweetheart, your smile is just so darn cute. You are especially happy and smile-y in the morning, so I fear I have another early bird. I mean, just look at that GIF below and tell me you didn't smile. Your sister can make you smile so big - in fact you are looking at her in the photo above.</div>
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We are still breastfeeding, though it was been a pretty rough month. I had mastitis essentially three times all while Arwen had an ear infection, so we were in the doctor's office at least once a week this whole month. Thankfully, we are feeling better! </div>
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You wake up about once a night. If I feed you at 10pm/11pm, you generally wake up around 4am, then sister wakes you up as she wakes us alllll up. You still stay up for about an hour at 4am, so we have some nice bonding time ;) </div>
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I had a wedding to photograph during this month so it was imperative to make sure you took a bottle. Arwen had been asking to give you a bottle since you were born, so when she finally got to, she was over the moon excited. The wedding went very well for both mommy and daddy with the two kids. </div>
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We have been trying to make it out and do fun fall things. So far we have gone on many walks, including walking Moose in the rain, playgrounds, birthday parties, more biking with your sister, and Davis' Mega Maze. Breastfeeding makes getting out more difficult (at least for me), but we are making it work!</div>
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Orla, you are such a little snugglebug! I barely put you down and you know what, you don't mind one bit. We both greatly enjoy these snuggles. </div>
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This transition has been significantly easier than with Arwen. I knew kind of what to expect and am much more confident as a mama this time around. We still have our firsts though! As of now, you are still exclusively breastfed and I am thrilled. I hoped to make it this far and am super proud of myself. It hasn't been an easy road and the Friday after you were born was a pretty terrible day, but we persevered and now, it is getting easier. </div>
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We have been out and about pretty much since you were born. We both were feeling pretty good and fresh air just refreshes my soul, so the first outing you went on was to take Arwen for a bike ride at the old school parking lot. It was a beautiful day and we all had a great time being a new family of four! </div>
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Sleep has been a bit varied. No real rhythm yet, but that's OK. You do sleep a few hours and I do drink some coffee, so it all works out in the end. </div>
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Your big sister adores you and whenever you are awake, she has to come see "Ohla" and yells in your face "Hiii sisterrr". Yes, I swear that means she does love you. She gives you kisses, throws diapers away, celebrates when you poop, and has to hold you at <i>least</i> once a day. I cannot wait to see the love blossom between you two. I hope you will always remember to lean on each other. There is no one else like a sister. </div>
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As far as nicknames go, Daddy calls you Orlance, Arwen calls you Baby or sister or baby sister. I call you nugget or sweet girl or Arwen (haha! Oops). </div>
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<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304263097994615703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859669864151898575.post-14468633178091099252017-01-01T21:14:00.000-05:002017-01-01T21:14:09.686-05:00Welcome to 2017!Ah, the new year. I love that it feels like a brand new slate. A way to start over and have a whole new experience. Thinking about that, I have decided to set both a broad theme word(s) for the year as well as a few, seemingly achievable goals. I think I would like to have some monthly goals as well, probably just actions I want to work on (cooking more, deep cleaning, etc.) or just activities I want to do (zoo, aquarium, etc.). I need a place to be accountable, so here I am!<br />
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I don’t remember if I had a specific word for 2016, but looking back, I would say ‘explore’ is a pretty accurate word. We explored more deeply the world of parenting for a full year, visited many new places, particularly Seattle & Alaska, and I explored managing a small business with my busiest season yet. 2016 involved many, <i>many</i> learning experiences in a variety of different areas of my life.<br />
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It was truly a year of growth for me, so with 2017, I am planning for my ‘resolution’ to be balance & intentional. My wedding season is blossoming and I am SO grateful for that! But I have learned through this year that I definitely need balance and focus. Balance for my family and just time to myself. I also want to be more intentional - with my words, my promises, my thoughts. I think I need to make pretty signs and hang them somewhere I will see them daily.<br />
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- Post Arwen's 18 month post!<br />
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Happy First Birthday, Arwen!! We love you and will take any day we can to celebrate you. We hope this next year will be full of great fun and surprises and that you continue to grow strong and healthy. </div>
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My beautiful baby girl, you have been outside of my body for one whole year and as everyone says, the year has flown by but at the same time, I can't believe you haven't been in our lives for years. </div>
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You had watermelon for the first time and loved it. You started refusing to be fed, so now you are just eating what we eat and it is pretty convenient. Your favorite food is cheese hands down. If anything has cheese on it, you will gobble it right up. </div>
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My first official mother's day and you were just so fun to hang out with. I absolutely love watching you grow and learn and come back to snuggle me. :)</div>
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A whole year of Arwen</div>
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I can't put into words just how grateful and blessed we are to have you as our first child. You are the perfect meld of your daddy and I and we love you so so very much. You make me laugh on a daily basis and certainly test your limits whenever you can. We love you sweet girl. Continue being silly and playful and independent. <3</div>
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What a big month! You have gotten even more comfortable pulling yourself up and you are now letting go and standing for a while. You can also bend down and pick something up while still holding on to furniture. You also can get down from standing much more gracefully. </div>
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This is the first toy you really snuggled. I'm pretty convinced you only snuggle toys because I make such a big deal out of it, but it is just so cute! This little seahorse's belly lights up and plays soothing music. </div>
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You love being silly. If anyone laughs, you laugh right along too. We were eating at a restaurant and someone sitting next to us started laughing and so did you! </div>
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A typical day - you in your high chair, smiling at us, food all over your face. You have gotten a lot better at eating and you loooove string cheese (in small bits of course). For everything else, when you are tired of it, you will drop it on the floor for Moose to eat. With string cheese, if you lose a piece, you will search for it! </div>
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Snippets from our Washington DC trip. It was your first plane ride and you did well considering we were stuck in the plane waiting to take off for an hour. On the flight back home, we tried to get in an earlier flight, but that early flight was cancelled, so we ended up on a 9pm flight. You were super good for that as you took a bottle and fell asleep. I got cuddles, you got sleep. Win.Win :)</div>
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I can't believe how big you are getting. You are truly turning into a toddler and I'm not going to lie, I do miss my squishy baby. I so wish I could go back in time (but with less hormones, please) and hold you, sleeping, on my chest. Those first few months are just so rough, but full of so many incredible moments/memories. This age, though, this age is so fun and amazing and all the things I thought about being a mother. I hope you know, Arwen Mae, you are always loved. </div>
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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304263097994615703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859669864151898575.post-11688384740997638062016-04-28T20:12:00.001-04:002016-04-28T20:12:15.628-04:00This is why I documentThis article hit me right in the heart. So true. [Copying in case the link breaks at some point]<br />
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Last night, I sat down to do something I get to about once every six weeks. It was a journal entry for my 8-month-old daughter. I bought the leather-bound beaut when she was about 8 weeks old, didn’t write my first entry in it until 12 weeks, and it’s been sporadic. But it’s very special to me. Some of the pages reveal dried up tears from the early days when I would wax poetic about life and love to her.</div>
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Every entry starts the same. A brief rundown of what she’s up to, some stats on her size, sleep, and eating patterns. And then… the tears. “I want you to know that no matter what you do, whom you love, where you go, I will always have your back.” Or these words I almost choked while writing last night: “I am always your mom first, before I am anything else. You will be many things before my daughter — you will have days, weeks, stretches of time where you want and need to push my aside. But darling girl, I will wait.”</div>
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Inevitably, I always end up in tears by the end of the entries and I think that’s okay. I also rarely get a chance to put pen to paper and that’s also okay. Because as a mom, I’m busy. My plate is full. But even in the stress, among the piles of dishes and laundry, the unmet deadlines I have to cram in after she’s in bed and my husband is tucked in to a deep slumber, it’s all okay. Because now I’m a mommy. And my heart is so full.</div>
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In the early days, I blamed the hormones. But the more I get to know my daughter, the weepier I become about her. First time she slept through the night? Amazing. And sad. First time I felt teeth cutting through her gums? Relief. And sadness. Crawling, and now standing up on her own… I am beaming through the tears. Last weekend my husband and I realized — to his delight and my terror — that we have to start planning her first birthday.</div>
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And so it continues. On toward the next new development with a heart that is so overflowing, it sometimes feels heavy. That’s the best way to describe it. Yes, there are hard days and stressful moments. But the essence of motherhood is what keeps me going through it all. What keeps me waking up and going to bed with a grateful spirit. Because now that I’m a mommy, I’m the sappiest, most sentimental person I know.</div>
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I love the way she waves at me (and the world), massive eyes full and bright and seeking. I confess I hold her too long after she’s fallen asleep in my arms. In the kitchen, my husband is cooking dinner and I should go. But I need five more minutes, okay, make that six. Or ten. To hold her and be still with her, watch the rising and falling of her chest.</div>
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I feel guilty when I’m taken away from her, whether it’s to work or do something for myself. Not guilty because she’s spending time with her father, a family member, or a trusted sitter. Guilty because within moments of the sweet release, my unfettered feet hitting the pavement, the warm sun on my face and my arms free to carry a purse, or a coffee, instead of a child, it hits me. Something’s missing.</div>
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I confess I spend too much money on her. Buying things she doesn’t understand or appreciate because we can’t yet communicate about any material possessions she might desire. I’ll have to curb the spending when she’s older, and no, she doesn’t need yet another <a href="http://www.momtastic.com/parenting/514183-people-angry-daughters-hair-bow/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; text-decoration: none;">hair bow</a> or pair of fancy shoes, or noise-making toy. But I splurge from the corners of my wallet every extra ounce I can squeeze out. Because I want her to have things that she can look back on and remember with the same kind of sentimentalism I will.</div>
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I confess to putting her before you. Yes, that’s right, if you are reading this, my daughter comes before you. I will <a href="http://www.momtastic.com/parenting/498815-im-going-to-breastfeed-in-public/" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; text-decoration: none;">whip a boob out in public</a> to feed her and I don’t care what you think about it. I will stop what I’m doing to care for her even if that means your text messages go unanswered for hours or days. I will cancel our plans if her nap or mood doesn’t allow it. Does that mean it’ll always be this way? Of course not, she’s a baby. But! When her needs become less permeating and more spread out, it will still be true in a way. Because when she’s 13 and she gets her period on her skirt at school, I will drop everything to figure out a solution for her. And ditto when she’s 22 and gets evicted because her roommate forgot to pay the rent. And if she has her own children someday, forget it. I’ll be there every step of the way.</div>
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You see, now that I’m her mother, I’m a lovesick, pathetic creature. I’m strong, smart, and capable in the real world. But for her, I’m just melted wax. The thought of her, now sleeping quietly in the next room, fills my hurt to bursting. I confess it’s just too much. I’ll keep writing in that journal, when I’m not bent over my computer working, or my kitchen sink doing her dishes, or the side of the tub fishing out her precious toys. When I get the fleeting moments to jot down how I feel about her, I’ll do it. So she’ll know. But I’ll never forget. When I’m old and gray and looking back on life, I’d rather have the memories to show for it, than nothing at all. </div>
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The thought that she’ll one day pick up and leave me reduces me to tears. Yes, there are a few rolling down my cheeks right now. But even if there was only one letter, not a journal full, I’d just want her to remember this: “…no matter what you do, whom you love, where you go, I will always have your back.” And I will always, always love her. More than anyone else ever could.</div>
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Last month, it was a little difficult to come up with some developments and new things that you did, but apparently you were just going through a growth spurt because you learned SO many new things this month! In fact, one day, I looked down and you were just crawling! I called to daddy and we just watched in amazement as you just made your way across the room. I wonder if you knew how to crawl this whole time, but was just waiting for the right moment. </div>
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We'll start with the sad news of the month. You had your first ear infection. You had a cold and that morning, you woke up from a nap and just wouldn't stop screaming. We called urgent care, but the next available appointment wasn't for another 1.5 hours, so we walked around the house for that 1.5 hour timeframe. Note, you are about 25 pounds. This picture was right before we left. </div>
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As mentioned, you pull up on everything! You constantly go between Moose's chair, to the window, to the couch, to Moose's crate. We are certainly chasing you around now and once you start walking, we will really be chasing you! Also, you have enough hair for the cutest ponytail/spout on the top of your head! </div>
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It was your first Easter! We went to Church, then Gram W., then Uncle G & Aunt M's house. You did really well and loved showing off your dress. I mean... I loved showing off your beautiful dress. </div>
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I also celebrated my first birthday as a mother! Is that a milestone? We celebrated by going to The Butterfly Place with Aunt K & Uncle B and your cousin. It was really warm, but very cool! You loved watching the butterflies zoom about. I loved trying to take pictures of the butterflies zooming about ;) It was really wonderful to spend the day with you and I hope to make that a tradition - Mommy and Arwen day. </div>
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Arwen, this stage is amazing. You learn new things every day and you are developing SUCH a little personality. One day you came home and all of a sudden you would scrunch your nose and blow out/in through your nose and smile (I should get a video!) and although I probably shouldn't encourage it, I joined in. It was just too cute! You are getting into that stage where if we laugh, you laugh and if you do something that makes us laugh, you will do it over and over. </div>
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This stage is also terrifying because you fall all the time! Even if I am right there, you sometimes just fall right over and I feel so bad! I know, you'll get bumps and bruises and I can't keep you in bubble wrap, but just know that when you get that bump or bruise, I'll be here to wipe away the tears and distract you. Usually with food. </div>
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A little behind the scenes for you! Now that you move all over the place, I can't do these alone! Also, we got new couches. </div>
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Many fun and exciting firsts this month! You went sledding and absolutely loooooved it. We got a video, but I just haven't been able to find time to edit it. I will post it when I can, but here is an action shot in your sled. Daddy was a trooper pulling you all around the yard!</div>
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It was your first Valentine's Day and we had a mini photo shoot! We actually had two - one with your cousin as it was around her first birthday. You two are going to have so much fun growing up together. I am so glad you will have a cousin friend. </div>
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When trying to remember all the things you did, I forgot to mention in your little picture update that we found you love balloons. You will hold them, look at them, bounce them, let go and watch them. We'll have to make sure you have some for your birthday, which is coming up entirely TOO SOON. </div>
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You also love to read books. It quiets you down most of the time and you are now fully invested in flipping pages for us. Sometimes too much excitement and you just want to turn all of the pages! As I mentioned in your photo update, you love to go into carts. You just kick your legs and look around. </div>
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Arwen, I love these moments and I am trying to treasure them and soak them in as much as I can. I know I won't always be able to say or do things that will make you laugh. In fact, I'm sure I'll get an "Oh Mom, stop embarrassing me" one of these days, so for now, I will tickle your cute, round belly and say things like "Are you eating your sock?!" with an incredulous tone and dance around singing the I've-got-a-naked-baby song just because these little things won't last. I'll always be your Momma and I'll always be there for you and I really hope that I will at least be able to lessen the pain of future heartaches. I live for your smiles and giggles baby girl. </div>
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Yes, it is true. You say Dadada much much more than anything else. <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=4EA5336BC2A15E91!84102&authkey=!APoegydzgORWLtU&ithint=video%2cMOV" target="_blank">Here is proof</a>. (Note that I stopped to film this, no car accidents here!) </div>
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As for movement, you get up on your hands and knees and move forward mostly. You like to 'crawl' on the couch and your crib, not so much on the floor. When you are 'crawling', you put your face into the ground, push your butt in the air and move forward. One day I put you down in front of the stove to make you a bottle and I looked down and you were closer to the stove! You got so excited to see your reflection, you butt scooted your way towards the "baby in the stove". <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=4EA5336BC2A15E91!84117&authkey=!AHUBaJIMDb_MDd0&ithint=video%2cmp4" target="_blank">More proof</a>.</div>
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The most exciting thing that has happened this month is your first real snow! You weren't too pleased, but you liked it better when we took you out later this month. You didn't mind the snow falling on your head and daddy took you sledding (but that's for next month's recap ;) ).</div>
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The least exciting part of this month was your first fever!! Daddy and mama were sick first and we knew you were getting the same thing as you were super cuddly. As it got later, your cheeks turned bright red like a clown and you started to get super fussy. We checked your temp and it was 101.7 and called the doctor. Just FYI - babies start getting fussy and uncomfortable once they hit 101/101.5. At least, that is what our pediatrician said. It was, as others have told me, so cute, but so sad at the same time. </div>
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One of your most exciting achievements this month is how much you bounce! Now, when you get excited you bounce up and down, whether you are standing or sitting. It is absolutely adorable. You are <i>almost</i> ready to crawl. We put you in bed on your back towards the end of the crib and when we find you in the morning, you are at the top of your crib on your belly. So, you may be crawling, but we haven't seen it officially. </div>
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This month was super busy as it was your first Christmas! It was a wonderful, busy, overwhelming day for everyone! Both sides of the family came over (in shifts) to our house and we enjoyed so much family time. Uncle Jon was able to come out and was greatly surprised by how big you had gotten! I can hardly believe it either. </div>
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Your hair is growing so much, so fast! The back of your head is starting to grow even more now that you can sit up by yourself. In some lights it is strawberry blonde. I'm excited to see whether it is curly or straight and what color it ends up being. </div>
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You also love to pat things. You learned how to hit your piano on your bouncer. You also love to pat your high chair tray when you have food all over your hands. It splashes everywhere, but makes you so happy. You are getting much better at eating and chewing. You sometimes open your mouth and just chew and swallow, but most times you reach for the spoon and put it in your mouth with a little help from mom. We just found that you loooove pumpkin. You finished those jars of baby food fast! </div>
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I love these faces you made. You are so silly and funny and such a perfect fit for our family. You love to be tickled, turned upside down, and tossed into the air. You know mommy and daddy are silly already and love when we are super silly. Oh sweet girl, you are growing so fast. </div>
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Here is my <a href="http://www.emilywheelerphotography.com/366-Daily-Photo-Project-2016" target="_blank">366 Daily Photo Project 2016 Link</a>!</div>
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I am going to attempt to take and/or edit pictures once a day for the whole (leap) year! I tried this once before and it fizzled out, but I am hoping with my two new favorite, ever-evolving subjects, I might make it longer this year. <a href="http://www.emilywheelerphotography.com/366-Daily-Photo-Project-2016" target="_blank">Click here</a> (same link as above) to view the gallery! This link will also be located on the sidebar to the right of my page.<br />
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2016 is bound to be full of firsts with Arwen! We already know she's going to take her first steps this year as well as her first birthday. Her first plane ride will definitely be this year too! I can't wait to photograph some memories this year.<br />
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You can now roll from back to belly and belly to back quite easily and we often find if we lay you down somewhere, you are nowhere near where we put you down. You can sit by yourself and only fall over if you get bored/tired. You also just learned (like within the past week) how to blow raspberries. We went Christmas shopping tonight and you were in the backseat just spitting everywhere!</div>
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This month we dedicated you in church. Grandma (my mom) made you your dress and it came out stunning. You were definitely the most dressed up, but I love that the dress can be passed down and around for many generations to come. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Your favorite word is 'plop'. I'm not sure why, but it makes you laugh every. single. time. Another guaranteed laugh is to toss you into the air or bounce fast. You love when mama and daddy get up in your face or when we sing and dance with you. You have the </span><b style="text-align: start;">cutest</b><span style="text-align: start;"> laugh and I absolutely love it when you scrunch your nose and giggle. Once I start tickling you, you really start laughing and smiling. </span></div>
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You have two new teeth! One came in (bottom, to your right), then the next week the other front, bottom tooth came in. You had your first solid food - banana! You looooved it and continue to love it. You have also had avocado, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, red bell pepper, and carrots. You did not enjoy avocado at first, but now I think it is your favorite. </div>
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You still sleep really well and for that, we are so so grateful. Our routine is to put a night diaper on you, then we go upstairs and change into your jammies. Once in your PJs, we read a book or two, say our prayers, turn on the sound machine, then shut off the light. We kiss you goodnight and lay you down. Sometimes you don't make a peep and just go down and fall asleep. However, if we waited too long and you are super tired, you cry for a minute or two, then fall right asleep. </div>
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You are growing up so fast. This past week your dad and I keep mentioning just how independent you are getting! You are starting to hold your bottle even. I'm trying to soak it all in and take as many short video clips as I can to remember all the small things we do in our day-to-day lives. I don't ever want to forget your little fingers wrapped around mine while you drink your bottle, or the way you lay your head on my chest, or the way you look at me when you haven't seen me in a while. Though, I hope through all your changes and growing up, you still hold my hand, lay your head on my chest, and light up when I walk into the room. You will forever be my little girl and I can't believe you are half of a year old already! </div>
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“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” - Gandhi<br />
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Yes, my soul, find rest in God;<br />
my hope comes from him.<br />
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;<br />
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.<br />
My salvation and my honor depend on God;<br />
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.<br />
Trust in him at all times, you people;<br />
pour out your hearts to him,<br />
for God is our refuge.<br />
Psalm 62:5-8<br />
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<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304263097994615703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859669864151898575.post-63373421999075720092015-11-11T20:45:00.000-05:002015-11-11T20:45:23.963-05:00Grateful November - Day 11<u>November 11th, 2015</u><br />
- I am so thankful for our Veterans and people currently in the Armed Forces. Looking at people posting pictures of their loved ones in the Army, Navy, Marines, etc. and they look so young (because they ARE young). It takes such a brave, courageous soul to fight for our freedom and rights. Thank you so much to everyone who fought and continues to fight for us. You are true heroes.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304263097994615703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859669864151898575.post-76736313179650732802015-11-10T21:00:00.002-05:002015-11-10T21:00:49.672-05:005 more days of Grateful NovemberUm, I have been grateful, I just haven't posted about it!<br />
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<u>November 6th, 2015</u><br />
- I am thankful for my first Goddaughter, Viktoria Noelle. It was her birthday and although I don't get to see her nearly as often as I would like, she deserves to know that she is so so loved by her Dommy. Love you VikVik!!<br />
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<u>November 7th, 2015</u><br />
- I am grateful for new friends. We got together with a few new friends that live down the road and it was great to get to know each other. Although I am not the best person at small talk, it was great to start to build a relationship.<br />
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<u>November 8th, 2015</u><br />
- I am thankful for falling leaves. Although at the time I may not have been, it was some great family time picking them up. Andrew was blowing the leaves and I was the compactor into the leaf bags while Arwen hung out in her stroller/Bumbo and Moose ran around in the fenced yard. Getting stuff done for the win!<br />
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<u>November 9th, 2015</u><br />
- I am grateful for best friends. Mine is wonderful and often knows what to say to soothe my soul. <3<br />
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<u>November 10th, 2015</u><br />
- I am grateful for the time to stop and slow down this morning. I was already running late when I left and a light turned on, so I pulled over and tried to figure out what it meant. Apparently, cars now have a light that alerts you that your tire has low pressure. Well, I had a flat, which meant I had to wait for AAA to come, but it gave me more time with Arwen and Andrew and for that, I am always grateful.<br />
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You started daycare this month! And you <b>love </b>it. You absolutely love watching all the kids. Your teacher says if you are fussy, she can put you in a seat near all the other kids and you will be happy. The other kids adore you as well. Apparently they try to make you laugh and bring you toys. The other day, I went to pick you up and I just hear "Arwen's mommy is here!". It was so sweet to hear those words. I love being Arwen's mommy! </div>
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Sleeping is going so much better this month. 4 month regression is real you guys. You go to sleep between 7pm-8pm and wake up between 6am-7am. You sleep in your crib and usually when we check on you before going to sleep ourselves, your arms are straight up over your head. Last night you were on your side with your arms laid out. </div>
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You still love baths (though you are getting too big for your baby bathtub), being outside, and especially Moose. Moose comes over to smell you and lick your slimy hands, but if you try to grab her she runs away. I still hope that someday you two will be best buds. </div>
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You had some other exciting firsts this month: you went to the beach for the first time and we dipped your toes in the Atlantic! It was a girls beach day where we went to visit Amma and Great Gram while they had a spot on the beach. </div>
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We went to the zoo with Auntie Brandi, Auntie/Cousin Kaylee, Uncle/Cousin Ben, and Ariel. You weren't too interested in anything, but it was great to get out of the house and have fun with family. </div>
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And finally, you had your first Halloween!! You were technically a bear, but I also made you be little red riding hood with Moose being the big bad wolf. </div>
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So many pictures, but I just want to remember this special time in our lives. You are truly such a happy baby and your smile is contagious. This fall and winter are going to be so fun!!</div>
Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304263097994615703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859669864151898575.post-83429205223098391152015-11-05T20:15:00.000-05:002015-11-05T21:16:23.112-05:00Grateful November Day 4 & 5<u style="color: #333333; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">November 4th, 2015</span></u><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.2px;">- I am thankful for technology and the ability to talk to people without being right there. It is so nice to be able to hear someone's voice even when they are miles away. </span></span><br />
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<u style="color: #333333; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">November 5th, 2015</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Sunshine is what made me especially happy today. It was so warm out and even though I had to walk Moose and Arwen this morning, messing up my routine (I'm a creature of habit, what can I say?), making me late for work, the sun and the fog were just so beautiful and made me realize that I had everything I needed right there. </span><br />
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<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304263097994615703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859669864151898575.post-81672144277401418672015-11-03T21:24:00.001-05:002015-11-05T21:16:34.819-05:00Grateful November - Day 3<div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;">
<u>November 3rd, 2015</u></div>
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- I am thankful for Andrew's sense of humor and how well he knows me. For the past few weeks, Andrew has been teasing me that he did something while I showered and it scared Moose. Those were the clues. He knew me and knew that a). I wouldn't let it go and b). that I wouldn't figure it out. Well, a few clues later (the neighbors can see, it is inside the house) and I figured it out!! He took down the old, broken shade that was slanted across our bay window! Lesson learned: I am not observant.</div>
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