Praying for Pooh

Tonight on the way home, Kristen reached her hand out from her car seat and said, "Pray". This means lets all bow our heads while Kristen says a prayer. Well tonight she went through and prayed for Daddy, Mommy, baby (Austin), Uncle Joe, Marmee, Raleigh, her food, and then she went on to pray for Pooh, honey, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto. It was so dang cute to listen to her innocently pray for those who are makebelieve.

Lumpy...

In the movie, Pooh's Heffalump movie, there is a character named Lumpy. Lumpy is suppose to be a heffalump, also known as an elephant. Well Lumpy is small and he wants to make a trumpeting sound like his mother, but he can't. All he can do is a "Pflpbt" sound. (Put your lips together tightly and blow out and you will know the sound I am going for here.)

Well Kristen really likes Lumpy. Today I put her down for a nap and about 15 minutes later I hear, "Pflpbt, Pflpbt, ha ha ha ha ha". She was making the sounds of Lumpy and then laughing really hard. I went upstairs to peek in her room and she was sitting in the corner of her crib spitting out her pacie's, making Lumpy sounds and laughing. It was so hard for me not to burst into laughter while peeking through her door, but of course I bit my tongue so she wouldn't hear me...oh these are the moments that make you keep going.

Toys

Today 3.22.07 Austin brought a toy to his mouth...he found his feet a couple days ago..he thinks they are neat.

Weight Gain...

Austin is having the hardest time gaining weight..I have to say that while breastfeeding every child should gain weight appropriately and have no problems..sometimes I don't understand why there is so much stress with breastfeeding when all I am doing is using the two sacs for their sole purpose-to feed a baby-At 3 months he weighs 9 lbs. 14 oz.

On a side note..we got a Bumbo seat for Austin and he loves it..he sits up in it even though he can't sit up on his own (This is the purpose of the seat) and smiles like he is having the best time..

Markers

The other day..I let Kristen draw with her washable markers that she loves. I usually watch her with a pretty close eye..but this day in particular I was dealing with our accountant on the phone and lost track of time...looked over and Kristen and noticed that her face was colored with marker..I went over to her and she said, "uh oh Mommy"...while holding up a marker with the end (marker end) up in the air...that had been totally bitten off!!!! She had bitten all the marker ends off...good times with a 20 month old!

Good Times...

The best feeling is when your child shows you that they love you..with a hug that isn't asked for, or a smile that isn't prompted. It can make you feel like you are the best mom in the world.

Austin has been laughing a ton when mommy tickles his tummy or behind his ears. He is growing to be so long..he is almost out of the infant carrier at 3 months old! I have really been enjoying moments with him throughout the day. I love to cuddle with him, and tell him I love him and watch him smile. He is mesmerized by the TV..I think he likes to watch the movement. I am pretty sure he cant' see that far, nor in color yet. I can say now that I am enjoying breastfeeding so much more. It is so nice to have a baby that desires to nurse...I am learning to treasure the breastfeeding moments.

Kristen and I really played together today. Some days I feel like I don't get down on the floor much with her and play. So today that is all I did, while the dishes piled up and everyting else I needed to get done. But I have to say I feel so much more accomplished by spending quality time with her more so than getting the dishes done. We built blocks, played chase and just had a good time!

Being a mom is so rewarding...