I have been HORRIBLE about keeping up with the blog! It is hard to keep up when you've got a house to unpack, a job to come back to, and a sweet 9 lb baby to love on!
We have gotten pretty much everything unpacked, but still have some major home projects to complete. We had someone over last week tearing down the lovely blue, white, and red floral wallpaper in our guest bath. My wonderful hubby widened the doorway into the bathroom for my mom so that she could easily enter with her wheelchair. The new paint is on the wall and pictures hung. Now all we need is some tile on the floor!
I started back at my job at North Point Community Church a couple of weeks ago. I must say that getting out of the house a couple days each week is very refreshing for me. My mom has committed to coming each week to stay with Sadie so that she doesn't have to be in daycare with the cold and flu season at full-force. I am really grateful that Sadie has this time with her Granny. I am not sure how much longer my parents will be living in Georgia as they have plans to move to Virginia in the next several years.
Sadie is doing great! She has some issues with reflux, but not nearly as bad as I have heard other kids having it. She is taking Prevacid now and we ordered a few specialty items like a wedge to sleep on to make her more comfortable. But, she is gaining weight steadily! She was 8.10 lbs a week ago! She has started to smile every now and then and she definitely gazes steadily at Jeff and I. We can't wait till she is even more interactive with us!
Christmas time was spent at my parents' house. My brother Trip and his family came into town. Then my other brother, Randy, and his family came in for New Years. We all had a great time. Sadie sure does love all of the gifts too! (OK. so maybe mom appreciates them more
right now!)
Here are a few pictures from Christmas...
My brother, Trip, feeding Sadie. (left)
My sister-in-law, Maria. (right)
Lauren, Sadie's cousin.
My dad, with Sadie. (right)
Zonked out after a full meal on Granny's lap.
A few more pictures...
Here is Miss Sadie in her spa. She loves
her bath as long as I cover her with several warm washcloths!
Here is a picture of the women who hosted my shower back in December at North Point Community Church. I felt extremely blessed by all of the women who came to celebrate my joy with me. Since Sadie couldn't make an appearance, I brought lots of pictures for each table.
That's it for now! Jeff and I are off to a Marriott downtown this Saturday to celebrate my 40th birthday. We were supposed to be in Costa Rica with my parents and a couple of friends, but we had to postpone that trip for obvious reasons! I am looking forward to getting away with my hubby though and seeing a few good movies. My parents were gracious enough (or was it very excited?) to babysit Sadie for the night.
