I have so much to say about my little man, I can’t even find a starting point.
He was a surprise…I took a pregnancy test thinking it was a slim possibility. After I waited for the results, I was so heartbroken to see that I wasn’t pregnant. It was only later that day that I noticed the second line showed up…out of nowhere! I was sure that I would never be pregnant again and that Katie would be an only child. That is my little man…he can bring a smile from a place I never knew existed.
I can describe him as my “Center of Gravity”. Jack has the amazing ability to keep me from my state of worry with an incredible force of nature. For example, I worried about Katie for months and months while she slept. I would creep in with a small book light to make sure she was ok. I would place my hand every so lightly on her back just to see that she was breathing. With Jack….I can hear him snore over the monitor. I sleep with an amazing amount of comfort to his snores.
He made me so sick during the pregnancy. I think that he did that to keep my mind off of the “what ifs” that always seem to plague me with Katie.
Jack was a little turkey while I was pregnant with him. The doctors thought he was in a great amount of danger and they gave him to me early. I always felt we were both going to be fine. He was born amazingly healthy.
He is a clone of his Daddy….Jack is always in a good mood and is just a jolly soul. He is silly and has a laugh that makes you laugh every time. The only time when Jack taking after Matthew caused problems was when he had heartburn for weeks that went undiagnosed. Jack was in so much pain he cried endlessly. The doctor kept telling us it was colic and that colic babies were smarter later in life. I was desperate and tried everything I could think of to help. One night I noticed that you could hear the sound of Jack’s heartburn….and it dawned on me heartburn may be the problem. Once diagnosed and on medicine, Happy Jack was here to stay!
He loves Katie so much and is delighted by the very sight of her. He laughs hysterically at her and just lights up the room when he sees her.
My little man is so cuddly! He loves to cuddle with Momma and loves to be held. He has been able to hug for a while and sometimes, he clings to me as if he wants to be one with me.
Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
And there it goes
I think I've found my best friends
I know that it might sound more than a little crazy
But I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
There's just no rhyme or reason
Only this sense of completion
And in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than a little crazy
But I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I've found you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Unicorns Really do exisit!
Matthew and I got tickets to the Lipizzaner Stallions and were able to take Katie and Jack. We first started at Outback Steakhouse for a family dinner. It is so fun to start to be able to enjoy family outings! We got to the show after it had started and knew that we wouldn’t stay too long (it started right at bedtime!). The horses were beautiful and the spotlights showed off how brilliant white they were. Katie thought they were unicorns! It was adorable! She loved it when the horses were able to jump on their back legs like kangaroos. She had so much fun and it was everything I could have wished for! On the way back to the car she hopped like the horses and answered every question with a “neigh”.
Little man Jack…he slept through the whole thing! Maybe next time!
Little man Jack…he slept through the whole thing! Maybe next time!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Dallas Weekend
This weekend was what we call a “Dallas Weekend”. It was a big one since we were taking Winston, out 50lb puppy with us. Good Heavens….we are so out of room everywhere I turn. The car with two car seats, a dog crate, a puppy, luggage, diaper bags, school bags….I was afraid to sneeze!
It was as smooth trip on the way up. It was a little chaotic when we got there with Winston. 4 large dogs take a little getting used to. I was proud of Winston. He is turning into a great family dog. Matthew is working so hard to train him and I am simply amazed at what he can do at 4 months.
Chelci was very glad to see us. She had a soccer game over the weekend that Dad and Katie went to. Little Man was taking a nap, so we held the fort down.
We had a fun weekend. The trips home was long and with daylight savings time a little tiring. All in all, the troops had a blast!
It was as smooth trip on the way up. It was a little chaotic when we got there with Winston. 4 large dogs take a little getting used to. I was proud of Winston. He is turning into a great family dog. Matthew is working so hard to train him and I am simply amazed at what he can do at 4 months.
Chelci was very glad to see us. She had a soccer game over the weekend that Dad and Katie went to. Little Man was taking a nap, so we held the fort down.
We had a fun weekend. The trips home was long and with daylight savings time a little tiring. All in all, the troops had a blast!
Monday, March 2, 2009
One at a time-Katie!
I thought I would take a moment and highlight some of the special moments of each one of the children. This could take me a while, as there is so much to put into words.
Katie was our big surprise. I was almost 8 weeks pregnant before we realized she was there. I was high risk, so the doctor kept me under close watch. At 20 weeks, Matthew and I went to a high resolution ultrasound in Houston. At 20 weeks, we have a picture of her smiling…..and it was at that moment I knew I needed a happy name. Katie was the easiest pregnancy in the world. I craved ice water and oranges with her. I ended up losing weight with Katie, since she was a breech baby.
When she came, I was amazed at her. She was the funniest sneezer in the world. Katie loved her Daddy’s voice and always turned her head to find him when he walked in the room.
Her favorite animal was and still is Barker. She takes him everywhere. I panic when I can’t find Barker.
Katie was funny, she got so used to taking a bath in the sink, and it took forever for her to graduate to the bath tub. She would cry whenever we put her in there. I got the wonderful idea to buy a big blow up duck for her to use in the tub. How much fun would that be??? He even quacked when you pressed his beak! Let’s just say….Katie did not appreciate him in the least bit!
She was our thinker and didn’t like anything new. She was and still is my routine child. She started using sign language at a young age and Matthew and I loved it. Still to this day, she will use certain signals.
I have always called Katie my “healer”. She is destined to do something wonderful later in life. She healed wounds in me that were so painful; I knew that they would never go away. The day I got to hold her, every single one healed. My wounds were old and deep. Now they are not even a memory.
Katie healed a piece of Chelci too. Chelci turned a corner when Katie came part of the family. Katie was a part of Chelci’s family and gave Chelci a role in life that would be forever with her…Big Sister. Chelci doesn’t take that lightly. Cici is the best big sister for Katie. She taught Katie how to do so much! Katie ADORES her.
These days, Katie is getting so big. I was having a hard time with a shoe with a broken buckle before work one day. Katie told me “don’t worry mommy, I will fix it!” She took my shoe away from me, threaded the strap through and brought it back telling me she did it! She is always telling me not to worry. She calls her little brother Jackie and pats him on the head as well and tells him not to worry.
Let’s not forget that she is enjoying being a cat these days. We went to Home Depot a few weeks back and she meowed at everyone!
She also has a stubborn streak that amazes me. She will sit in time out on her own rather than do what we ask her sometimes.
Yesterday…she came running to me to pick her up. When I did, she told me there was a fox in the house! Then she turned and said “shoo fox, shoo fox”. I love her imagination.
We talk about her busy day every night before she sleeps.
My daughter. She is my angel. I love her so dearly.
Martina Mcbride - In My Daughter's Eyes
In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes
And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about
It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes
Katie was our big surprise. I was almost 8 weeks pregnant before we realized she was there. I was high risk, so the doctor kept me under close watch. At 20 weeks, Matthew and I went to a high resolution ultrasound in Houston. At 20 weeks, we have a picture of her smiling…..and it was at that moment I knew I needed a happy name. Katie was the easiest pregnancy in the world. I craved ice water and oranges with her. I ended up losing weight with Katie, since she was a breech baby.
When she came, I was amazed at her. She was the funniest sneezer in the world. Katie loved her Daddy’s voice and always turned her head to find him when he walked in the room.
Her favorite animal was and still is Barker. She takes him everywhere. I panic when I can’t find Barker.
Katie was funny, she got so used to taking a bath in the sink, and it took forever for her to graduate to the bath tub. She would cry whenever we put her in there. I got the wonderful idea to buy a big blow up duck for her to use in the tub. How much fun would that be??? He even quacked when you pressed his beak! Let’s just say….Katie did not appreciate him in the least bit!
She was our thinker and didn’t like anything new. She was and still is my routine child. She started using sign language at a young age and Matthew and I loved it. Still to this day, she will use certain signals.
I have always called Katie my “healer”. She is destined to do something wonderful later in life. She healed wounds in me that were so painful; I knew that they would never go away. The day I got to hold her, every single one healed. My wounds were old and deep. Now they are not even a memory.
Katie healed a piece of Chelci too. Chelci turned a corner when Katie came part of the family. Katie was a part of Chelci’s family and gave Chelci a role in life that would be forever with her…Big Sister. Chelci doesn’t take that lightly. Cici is the best big sister for Katie. She taught Katie how to do so much! Katie ADORES her.
These days, Katie is getting so big. I was having a hard time with a shoe with a broken buckle before work one day. Katie told me “don’t worry mommy, I will fix it!” She took my shoe away from me, threaded the strap through and brought it back telling me she did it! She is always telling me not to worry. She calls her little brother Jackie and pats him on the head as well and tells him not to worry.
Let’s not forget that she is enjoying being a cat these days. We went to Home Depot a few weeks back and she meowed at everyone!
She also has a stubborn streak that amazes me. She will sit in time out on her own rather than do what we ask her sometimes.
Yesterday…she came running to me to pick her up. When I did, she told me there was a fox in the house! Then she turned and said “shoo fox, shoo fox”. I love her imagination.
We talk about her busy day every night before she sleeps.
My daughter. She is my angel. I love her so dearly.
Martina Mcbride - In My Daughter's Eyes
In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes
And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about
It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes
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