Here is the front, and close-up of the bird, and back:
Monday, May 24, 2010
Pi's quilt
When I was expecting Ezzie, I dared to make him a quilt. Now with Pi coming, I was excited to make her one too! This quilt is a little different in approach. I will also be making her bumper pads too. Not so sure about the shirt and skirt... those seem a little far-fetched... maybe by the next one I'll be up for something new :)
Here is the front, and close-up of the bird, and back:
Here is the front, and close-up of the bird, and back:
I love this stage!
Even though I struggle with the cost of being a mother - in the continual sacrifice of time, energy, and so many other facets, I cannot deny how much I love being a mom. We have heard other couples comment on how they cannot imagine their lives without their kids. We are shocked to see that this saying is our reality... we didn't quite understand how this could be the case before Ezzie :)
We have 4 months left as a family of 3, and I want to take it all in. We are excited about Pi's arrival, but we don't want to miss out on the joys of this season of life. Right now Ezzie continues to surprise us with how much he is picking up. It seems like each day brings some new development.
Communication has been a big development. It really goes back to the day I was tired of Ezzie fussing when he wanted more food. At snack time I said "more, please" and signed it. I kept doing this, and showing what the reward would be, until Ezzie finally chose something from the 3 options... "more," "please," or signing. He chose signing. It was worth the battle for him to choose something. I have noticed his fussing when he is hungry has gone down, and he now employs the signing for more than food.
Even since then he has been imitating more words. Even today, his friend Sam was over and he said "yuck," and so did Ezzie (a new word to add to his vocab :))
Just to name a few - last week, Ezzie began dipping his fries in ketchup. He also has been playing differently with other kids. He and his friend Evan are now initiating high-fives on their own and even giving each other hugs. Evan is only a month older than Ezzie.
I have a feeling that Ezzie is going to be a great big brother. Today Titus (who is almost 3 months) was playing in our playyard. Ezzie was playing with him, and even began to lay down and cuddle with him. It was completely adorable!
I am so proud of my son. My heart just feels with joy when I think of him.
Our little Pi is a mover and a shaker. I absolutely love feeling her move around!
Ezzie kind of understand baby... he says "ba-ba." He often will point to my stomach. Sometimes he points to Jon's stomach or my chest. I am not sure what his understanding is exactly :)
Here is a picture to leave you with of Ezzie, Pi and I.
We have 4 months left as a family of 3, and I want to take it all in. We are excited about Pi's arrival, but we don't want to miss out on the joys of this season of life. Right now Ezzie continues to surprise us with how much he is picking up. It seems like each day brings some new development.
Communication has been a big development. It really goes back to the day I was tired of Ezzie fussing when he wanted more food. At snack time I said "more, please" and signed it. I kept doing this, and showing what the reward would be, until Ezzie finally chose something from the 3 options... "more," "please," or signing. He chose signing. It was worth the battle for him to choose something. I have noticed his fussing when he is hungry has gone down, and he now employs the signing for more than food.
Even since then he has been imitating more words. Even today, his friend Sam was over and he said "yuck," and so did Ezzie (a new word to add to his vocab :))
Just to name a few - last week, Ezzie began dipping his fries in ketchup. He also has been playing differently with other kids. He and his friend Evan are now initiating high-fives on their own and even giving each other hugs. Evan is only a month older than Ezzie.
I have a feeling that Ezzie is going to be a great big brother. Today Titus (who is almost 3 months) was playing in our playyard. Ezzie was playing with him, and even began to lay down and cuddle with him. It was completely adorable!
I am so proud of my son. My heart just feels with joy when I think of him.
Our little Pi is a mover and a shaker. I absolutely love feeling her move around!
Ezzie kind of understand baby... he says "ba-ba." He often will point to my stomach. Sometimes he points to Jon's stomach or my chest. I am not sure what his understanding is exactly :)
Here is a picture to leave you with of Ezzie, Pi and I.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Our little girl :)
Today we found out we are having a little girl! Jon and I are both so excited. I actually got tears in my eyes when the technician told us. I was so sure we were having a boy. I would have been happy with a boy. I think I just wanted a girl a little more.
In some ways I am a bit frightened. I remember being this way with Ezzie too. I felt uncomfortable having a boy, and then once he was here, I have become so used to raising a little boy. I feel the same anxiety with a girl... what do I do with her? I know the answer is simpler than I make it.. I just have a gold medal in worrying. Wish I got an honorary mention in that category in life!
Despite all the worry, I am already planning things in my head. We went to JCPenney and got a few things, and then to Hobby Lobby to look at fabric for her crib things. I am SO thrilled. I am also planning little dresses to make, and even thinking about bows in her hair - something I have never even had an inkling of excitement over.
It does seems surreal, but it is real, and I am really happy.
Her due date is September 22nd, and we will announce her name then :)
Here are some super fun pictures of her:
The Proof:
Profiles:
One of my favorites: Her feet. She has them crossed at the ankles. On the left you see her foot upside down, and on the right you see her little ankle behind the foot :)
In some ways I am a bit frightened. I remember being this way with Ezzie too. I felt uncomfortable having a boy, and then once he was here, I have become so used to raising a little boy. I feel the same anxiety with a girl... what do I do with her? I know the answer is simpler than I make it.. I just have a gold medal in worrying. Wish I got an honorary mention in that category in life!
Despite all the worry, I am already planning things in my head. We went to JCPenney and got a few things, and then to Hobby Lobby to look at fabric for her crib things. I am SO thrilled. I am also planning little dresses to make, and even thinking about bows in her hair - something I have never even had an inkling of excitement over.
It does seems surreal, but it is real, and I am really happy.
Her due date is September 22nd, and we will announce her name then :)
Here are some super fun pictures of her:
The Proof:
One of my favorites: Her feet. She has them crossed at the ankles. On the left you see her foot upside down, and on the right you see her little ankle behind the foot :)
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