Isn't he a cutie? Grandma Jensen arrived today to spend a week with us. We're excited to have her here.
Monday, March 15, 2010
More smiles
Isn't he a cutie? Grandma Jensen arrived today to spend a week with us. We're excited to have her here.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Blessings
It's not a bird, it's not a plane. It's....
SUPERMAN!
It has been a great week at our house. Vince has slept for 8 hrs straight 3 nights this week! I have felt more rested and able to dedicate more time to Azure which has resulted in less melt downs for both of us. I attribute this blessing to fasting. Last week we fasted that we would essentially get better adjusted to having 2 kids, that Vince would sleep for longer stretches, that we could spend individual one-on-one time with Azure. It's no coincidence to me that the week following our fast that things have fallen into place. We have seen so many miracles as a result of fasting. I feel like the Lord is just waiting to shower us with blessings, but waits for us to come to Him in fasting and prayer before the down pour.
Another great milestone this week: SMILING!
Here's the only photographic evidence we have of this, unfortunately it's blurry. We caught Azure's first smiles in the swing too. I love when they start to smile, it melts my heart.
Vince's face is already changing. He doesn't look like a newborn to me anymore. He's definitely longer and heavier. He still has his newborn scent though, which I absolutely love. I can't stop burying my face and nose into his hair and all over his head. It's intoxicating.
Another answer to our fast is this bike.
While I was pondering what activities I could do with Azure, the thought to get her a bike came to my mind. I immediately went on Craigslist to see what they had. I found this bike listed from 2 weeks back. I emailed the lady but, wasn't too hopeful since the listing wasn't very recent. She emailed me back and told me it was still available. I was surprised. We went and saw it and it was in really good condition for $10.
Again, I attribute this all falling into place so quickly because of our fast. I have no doubt that the Lord Himself placed the thought in mind to look for a bike for her. She still hasn't really gotten the hang of how to ride it yet, though I'm sure with practice she'll be cruising all over the place.
Azure has a feeling of pride for Vince. At church last Sunday she went up to her friend Bella and said, "Do you want to see my brother?" Then she turned to Vince who was in the baby carrier and gushed all over him. It was adorable. She also likes to lay next to him and "pet" his head and basically copy everything she hears me say to him- "It's okay boy. Hi boy. It's alright. Hi sweetie pie boy, sweetie pie bear. Oh, baby Vince."
Tonight she asked him, "Do you want to take a bath with Azure?" (I love that she talks about herself in the 3rd person still). When he didn't respond she said, "Oh, you're too small still. It's okay."
Daddy multitasking: studying for finals and bouncing Vince in the bouncy seat.
Everyday we are adjusting more and more to our new family. And everyday we receive divine help and blessings.
SUPERMAN!It has been a great week at our house. Vince has slept for 8 hrs straight 3 nights this week! I have felt more rested and able to dedicate more time to Azure which has resulted in less melt downs for both of us. I attribute this blessing to fasting. Last week we fasted that we would essentially get better adjusted to having 2 kids, that Vince would sleep for longer stretches, that we could spend individual one-on-one time with Azure. It's no coincidence to me that the week following our fast that things have fallen into place. We have seen so many miracles as a result of fasting. I feel like the Lord is just waiting to shower us with blessings, but waits for us to come to Him in fasting and prayer before the down pour.
Another great milestone this week: SMILING!
Here's the only photographic evidence we have of this, unfortunately it's blurry. We caught Azure's first smiles in the swing too. I love when they start to smile, it melts my heart.
Vince's face is already changing. He doesn't look like a newborn to me anymore. He's definitely longer and heavier. He still has his newborn scent though, which I absolutely love. I can't stop burying my face and nose into his hair and all over his head. It's intoxicating.
Another answer to our fast is this bike.
While I was pondering what activities I could do with Azure, the thought to get her a bike came to my mind. I immediately went on Craigslist to see what they had. I found this bike listed from 2 weeks back. I emailed the lady but, wasn't too hopeful since the listing wasn't very recent. She emailed me back and told me it was still available. I was surprised. We went and saw it and it was in really good condition for $10.
Again, I attribute this all falling into place so quickly because of our fast. I have no doubt that the Lord Himself placed the thought in mind to look for a bike for her. She still hasn't really gotten the hang of how to ride it yet, though I'm sure with practice she'll be cruising all over the place.Azure has a feeling of pride for Vince. At church last Sunday she went up to her friend Bella and said, "Do you want to see my brother?" Then she turned to Vince who was in the baby carrier and gushed all over him. It was adorable. She also likes to lay next to him and "pet" his head and basically copy everything she hears me say to him- "It's okay boy. Hi boy. It's alright. Hi sweetie pie boy, sweetie pie bear. Oh, baby Vince."
Tonight she asked him, "Do you want to take a bath with Azure?" (I love that she talks about herself in the 3rd person still). When he didn't respond she said, "Oh, you're too small still. It's okay."
Daddy multitasking: studying for finals and bouncing Vince in the bouncy seat.Everyday we are adjusting more and more to our new family. And everyday we receive divine help and blessings.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
1 month already!
It's already been a month since we've been blessed with our little Vincenzo.
Some facts:
He has a patch of blonde hair on the top of his head. It's like a reminder that he is Charles' son. I hope it stays, it gives him character.
His big toe is really big for a newborn. The nurse even commented on it as soon as he was born. Another one of Charles' traits :)
He has pointy ears. This is something we hope will not stay :)
So far he doesn't have a hemangioma like Azure. Azure's manifested itself around 2 weeks.
He is sleeping pretty well during the night, (as well as a 4 week old can) 4-6 hour stretches. Of course there's been a few nights when he wakes up every 3 hrs, but on average he is pretty good. I am still sleep deprived however. I have always needed more sleep than the average bear. If I don't get enough sleep I get really bad migraines.
No Postpartum Depression this time around. I attribute that to the success of my VBAC and the fact that Vince seems to be more calm than Azure was. Also, I knew a little better what to expect this being my second time.
Suffice it to say, I am madly in love with my little boy!
Some facts:He has a patch of blonde hair on the top of his head. It's like a reminder that he is Charles' son. I hope it stays, it gives him character.
His big toe is really big for a newborn. The nurse even commented on it as soon as he was born. Another one of Charles' traits :)
He has pointy ears. This is something we hope will not stay :)
So far he doesn't have a hemangioma like Azure. Azure's manifested itself around 2 weeks.
He is sleeping pretty well during the night, (as well as a 4 week old can) 4-6 hour stretches. Of course there's been a few nights when he wakes up every 3 hrs, but on average he is pretty good. I am still sleep deprived however. I have always needed more sleep than the average bear. If I don't get enough sleep I get really bad migraines.
No Postpartum Depression this time around. I attribute that to the success of my VBAC and the fact that Vince seems to be more calm than Azure was. Also, I knew a little better what to expect this being my second time.
Suffice it to say, I am madly in love with my little boy!Saturday, February 27, 2010
Articles of Faith and other happenings
We've been memorizing the articles of faith for Family Home Evening. Azure has done great! We used candy as a motivator and now she'll recite them and then say, "Can I have some candy?" with her head cocked to one side and a huge grin. This week we've been learning the 3rd one. Azure seriously is memorizing them better than I am!
Another funny quote this week: "Mommy, your baby is crying. Come feed him!"
Azure has been very cute with Vince. She huddles over him and says, "It's okay boy," when he cries. She loves to give him kisses and help me with his diaper changes. Sometimes though when he cries too loud she covers her ears, which is pretty funny!
When I nurse him during the day she brings all her dolls into my room and pretends to nurse them too. Or she'll just grab things off our dresser that she knows she's not supposed to. So, sometimes I look forward to middle-of-the-night feedings so I can just have Vince all to myself in peace and quiet. Though Azure loves him she is still acting out quite a bit due to the decrease in attention (mostly by destroying the house- breaking into the fridge and overdosing on probiotics and other vitamins, coloring on the couch, putting "stick lips" aka chapstick on all types of surfaces other than lips). I think she's giving me a preview of what her teenage years will be like :( Hopefully, I am much wiser and more patient by then!
Another funny quote this week: "Mommy, your baby is crying. Come feed him!"
Azure has been very cute with Vince. She huddles over him and says, "It's okay boy," when he cries. She loves to give him kisses and help me with his diaper changes. Sometimes though when he cries too loud she covers her ears, which is pretty funny!
When I nurse him during the day she brings all her dolls into my room and pretends to nurse them too. Or she'll just grab things off our dresser that she knows she's not supposed to. So, sometimes I look forward to middle-of-the-night feedings so I can just have Vince all to myself in peace and quiet. Though Azure loves him she is still acting out quite a bit due to the decrease in attention (mostly by destroying the house- breaking into the fridge and overdosing on probiotics and other vitamins, coloring on the couch, putting "stick lips" aka chapstick on all types of surfaces other than lips). I think she's giving me a preview of what her teenage years will be like :( Hopefully, I am much wiser and more patient by then!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Round Here
I've been spending hours upon hours sitting here:
I mostly love the quiet reflection time. (When I'm not refereeing Azure). And I love staring into this adorably, perfect little face:
These words come to mind:
Though I am exhausted, I want to relish in these days a little more than before. I want to remember all the squeals and squeaks that Vince makes when he's nursing. I want to remember the silly faces he makes- wide eyed with round lips and his tongue poking out. I want to remember the tiny little hairs on his ears that will surely disappear all too quickly.
I have to remind myself to find joy in this journey when I wake up in the mornings to Azure destroying the house.
We never had to baby proof because she never got into things. Now, that's a different story. Things are difficult and more often than I'd like to admit, my patience runs thin. But, really this stage is wonderful. It's a miracle that I now get to hold in my arms the large bump that 2 and a half weeks ago was in my uterus.
*We are meeting with our doula tomorrow who will give us more details of the birth story so hopefully that will be up soon.
I mostly love the quiet reflection time. (When I'm not refereeing Azure). And I love staring into this adorably, perfect little face:
These words come to mind:
Cleaning and scrubbing can wait 'till tomorrow,It's interesting isn't it, that some of the most wonderful times in life are often the hardest? When Azure was a newborn I couldn't wait for her to "grow up" because she was so colicky. I wished away her newborn days. This time around is different. Vince is much calmer. Or maybe I have learned to be a better soother thanks to Azure and The Happiest Baby on the Block.
for babies grow up, I've learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs, dust, go to sleep.
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.
Though I am exhausted, I want to relish in these days a little more than before. I want to remember all the squeals and squeaks that Vince makes when he's nursing. I want to remember the silly faces he makes- wide eyed with round lips and his tongue poking out. I want to remember the tiny little hairs on his ears that will surely disappear all too quickly.
I have to remind myself to find joy in this journey when I wake up in the mornings to Azure destroying the house.
We never had to baby proof because she never got into things. Now, that's a different story. Things are difficult and more often than I'd like to admit, my patience runs thin. But, really this stage is wonderful. It's a miracle that I now get to hold in my arms the large bump that 2 and a half weeks ago was in my uterus.*We are meeting with our doula tomorrow who will give us more details of the birth story so hopefully that will be up soon.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Quote of the day
Azure: "When baby Vince is all done with Azure's house, will he go back to the hospital?"
What a crack up!
What a crack up!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
New phase of life
Azure's reign as the only child has officially drawn to a close. She's having somewhat of a hard time with it. She knows she's not getting as much attention as usual and is acting out a bit. It's an adjustment for all of us.
But, we are loving our little Vincenzo. Of course I'm biased but, I think he's the cutest baby boy ever!
Azure is learning to nurse and burp her babies too.
Behold, my little ones:
Sleep deprived, screaming newborn, toddler tantrums. What makes it all worth it? Knowing that I get to be with these sweeties forever. They are my absolute joy!
I also wanted to thank all of you who prayed for us. I was very close to having another C-section b/c my labor was so long. My Dr. got caught up in a surgery for a few hours and by the time she came back I was finally dilated enough. I attribute that to YOUR prayers. Thank you!
But, we are loving our little Vincenzo. Of course I'm biased but, I think he's the cutest baby boy ever!
Azure is learning to nurse and burp her babies too.
Behold, my little ones:
Sleep deprived, screaming newborn, toddler tantrums. What makes it all worth it? Knowing that I get to be with these sweeties forever. They are my absolute joy!I also wanted to thank all of you who prayed for us. I was very close to having another C-section b/c my labor was so long. My Dr. got caught up in a surgery for a few hours and by the time she came back I was finally dilated enough. I attribute that to YOUR prayers. Thank you!
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