Taylor was home with the kids today. He has missed them the past two nights with teaching his night class. I love getting updates and pictures and phone calls throughout the day. "Mommy, I miss you all day" So sweet!
Miley and I had a date night on Wednesday. I think it is important to do fun things with the kids on a one on one basis every once in awhile. Since Taylor was teaching his night class I left Cooper with Nana and Miley and I headed to the Deli in town and had dinner with Jackie and Grayson. (as Miley would say, No Boys, Just Girls (besides Grayson)) Miley was very well behaved and she got an ice cream cone when we were done eating. She then decided she wanted to take a walk around town as we finished our ice cream cones and then we sat and chatted for a little while. She is truly a Bodette because she certainly has a lot to say! I love my baby girl. Oh, wait, she corrects me- I love my big girl!
Death
Passing of a loved one
To take into God's hands
It's weird how death works. Especially when it is someone who is too young to die, a mother of a little girl, a wife of a husband, a family member. I always wonder why God chooses who he chooses and why he chooses to take them when they are so young. A good friend of mine has been tested, with the lose of her mother in the battle of Alzheimer's and now a sister-in-law with a failing heart and kidney function and is in her last days. My heart goes out to her and her family and my tears as well. Her sister-in-law has a little girl named Gracie and soon her mommy will only be a memory. Luckily for Gracie, Laurie is a Super Aunt and I know she will be very close to Gracie as she grows up. I know God has a plan and I just hope for peace to her and her family.
And for everyone else, Count your Blessings Daily. You never know when God will take them away from you. You may think that you are having a rough day but just think of those who are watching a 'too young' loved one in their lasts days. Maybe you will think twice about what is 'so bad' in your life and maybe be thankful that you have something to complain about.
Cherish every hug
Cherish every kiss
Cherish every squishy cheek and I love yous
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
We had a very busy 4th of July. We went to the fair on Saturday and rode rides and the parade and fireworks on Sunday. Miley's favorite ride was of course the tilt-a-whirl again. She is at the age where she loves rides but doesn't quiet understand that we go on the ride and then get off and go and do something else, she wanted to keep going again, again, and again.
Miley was in swimming lessons as the Y again this spring in Hastings. This time her last two classes they had the moms break away from the kids for part of the lesson and work one on one with the instructor. She did very well and is very confident in the pool, maybe a little too confident, she must have a floatie on when we are even close to water because she just heads straight in. She will have one more parent/child lesson next spring again and that will be her last parent/child lesson.
I can’t believe that I missed putting Cooper’s 4 month stats on here! And as a form of a ‘baby book’ and a helpful tool to look back on I like having it posted!
Cooper had his 4 month check up on June 10th. He weighed in at 19.13 pounds, which I said, let me feed him because it’s time to eat, then he’ll weight 20 pounds! His weight was off the charts! He was 25 inches long, 75th percentile and I didn’t catch how big his head was but it is in the 75th percentile. Dr. Heilman said that he has never seen an overweight breastfed baby and to not let anyone tell me that he’s too fat. We look at it as a super sports star in the making! He is very strong and likes to stand up and is getting really close at sitting up on his own. He is working on some teeth right now, I can see the bottom front two teeth working their way up, I’m sure they will pop within the next two weeks. He has his hands all figured out and likes reaching for toys and chewing on them. He’s full of smiles and on the verge of laughing. He’s the perfect addition to our little family.
The word "Mommy"
Love: When your baby says it looking into your eyes “Mommy, I love you”
Hate: When your 2 year old starts every single sentence with it “Mommy, my shoe is falling off” “Mommy, what’s that” “Mommy, where’s the moon” “Mommy, I’m hungry” (mind you, all of these questions going back to back to back in less than 2 minutes)
Sales
Love: Getting a great deal on something you really like
Hate: That I’m buying something I really didn’t HAVE to have but since it’s on sale, I better get it now!
Being at home alone
Love: Peace and Quiet and time to get stuff done
Hate: Instead of relaxing and enjoying the quiet I run around like a crazy person cleaning and doing laundry and everything else on my check list because if I do just sit and enjoy the peace and quiet I then find myself missing my babies and not wanting to be home alone
Independence
Love: When your child gets old enough to get their own snack, their own glass of water, walk by themselves
Hate: When your child gets old enough to get their own snack, their own glass of water, walk by themselves
Fridays
Love: It’s the start to the weekend
Hate: That I’m usually tired and can’t stay up late anymore like I use to. Friday nights are usually early to bed nights!
Music
Love: When my songs on
Hate: When a bad song is on
Being a Mom
Love: I have the two most beautiful babies that I am a Mom too
Hate: Finding the right balance of Mom and Dad time and Husband and Wife time alone and with friends
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