My most amazing little girl Alice is considered by many to be a "high needs" baby. Her reflux has meant sore arms and sleepless nights for mommy. She constantly has to be held and entertained. She gets bored easily so we try and switch it up... do new things. She spits up, everywhere! We change her outfit at least 3 times a day and go through more burp cloths and blankets in a day than I can count. Yesterday, after 4 days of her sleeping no more than 30 minutes at a time, day and night, we finally put her on Zantac. Last night she slept 4 hours straight! I was so relieved and feel like a new woman today. I am sure she feels like a new baby, dealing with reflux was no fun for her either!
Although dealing with her reflux and my son's terrible twos is at times difficult, to say the least, I try and remember that these problems are trivial in the grand scheme of things. My children are healthy, happy, and loved. They are growing into amazing individuals and my heart sometimes aches with love for them.
Alice at 3 months!
Alice has found her hands. She loves chewing on her fingers. She can bring her hands together and is starting to grab her toes. She is also very strong. She is starting to learn to sit up but still needs some help, she tends to lean to far forward. She talks and smiles. She loves to laugh, and does it a lot! She is a very happy baby.
There is that thumb
Alice hates bottles. Although we went through numerous bottles to find one that she tolerates, lately she wants nothing to do with them. She would rather wait the 6 hours until I get home from work to eat, than take a bottle from daddy. It is something we are working on.
Alice is a BIG girl.
As of yesterday at 14 weeks
Weight : 16lb 6oz (HUGE)
Height : 25 in. (although the 2 weeks before she was 27 in. so these measurements are not very accurate)
She wears size 2 diapers and is growing out of her 6 month clothes!
Elijah is growing as well
As of a week ago at 2 years and 2 months
Weight : 27lbs (skinny)
Height : 37 inches (just over 3 feet)
He is still wearing diapers but we are trying to work on potty training. He will go in the potty if I take him, but he will not tell me when he has to go. He is starting to tell us when he has to go #2, so we are getting there!
Some fun things we have done lately.
I bought a new Sit N Stand stroller, which equals a small amount of freedom. I can now take the kids out by myself with out too much difficulty. We can also go to places like the Mall and Zoo, which we couldn't before. I must say, I LOVE this stroller. We debated on whether or not to get a full double that converter, or just the sit n stand. The double was much longer, and felt like driving a bus. This was a much better option and Elijah likes the ability to get in and out when he wants.
For Valentine's day Samuel took us all to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park. We have been wanting to go for a couple years now and just never got around to it. I am glad we went. It was a really good experience and Elijah had a blast! They have over 400 big cats, but my favorite was the "safari" ride. You get in a bus with no windows and they take you out into the "Serengeti." They have animals such as giraffes, camels, zebras, antelope, and ostriches living together. They come right up to the bus for treats and you can feed the giraffes and camel. I was lucky enough to be the recipient of a giraffe "kiss." The tour guide told us to stick treats between our lips and lean out the window. The giraffe licked them right out of your lips! I thought it was great. I will post pics in a separate blog. Gloria has them and I need to get them from her.
Our Valentine's Day dinner was picked by Elijah, he wanted manoodles! So Chinese food it was.
Some exciting things are in the near future. My grandparents (who I love and miss dearly) will be here for a visit in only 10 days! Along with them my Uncle Lucas and Aunt Holly will also be here with their adorable son Landon. Landon is only 2 months older than Elijah. I wish all of these people lived closer to me. I have tried for a year now to convince my grandparents to retire and come live with me. I wish Holly and Luke would move here too. Elijah and Landon would be the best of friends.
Regardless, they will be here for a visit, although short. 2 days... but we have much planned. A trip to the Phoenix Zoo is in order, as well as going to Encanto Park, PF Changs, and maybe squeeze in a trip to the Childrens' Museum, which I have heard wonderful things about but have not had the time to attend.
Samuel and I have also delved into the process of buying a house. This road in itself, is not so easy, but add to it that we are seeking grant money from the Tribe... and it makes it even more difficult. But I am excited and hopeful. Praying that God's will be done and that He shows us what He would have us do and make our path smooth and straight.
During the last 2 weeks I have also joined a Mom's group Bible study at SPBC that my mom is leading. It is The Power of the Praying Woman and I feel that there is much to learn from this study. My prayer life has really been struggling and I find at times Prayer is put on the back burner in my ever busy life.
Here is me and the hubby. We really like this picture!
This weeks Bible Study was on Forgiveness and I feel that it is a really important chapter and something I struggle with. I tend to hold grudges... it is something I have done all of my life. Me and God are working on it though and I feel it is important to emphasize the significance of forgiveness in our lives.
Scipture:
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Lord, thank you again for all of the many blessings in my life. Thank you for my children, my husband, and my family. I cannot thank you enough for putting them into my life. Thank you for the health and happiness. For providing even when I have doubt. Your Word is true and powerful. Continue to allow me to see all the mighty ways You are working in my life so that I may give You praise. I pray for Alice, Lord, help her muscles develop so that she no longer suffers from her reflux. Thank you for giving me patience and perseverance. Continue to provide me with both. Lord I also ask you to help me forgive others as you have forgiven me. There are people in my life who have hurt me or those I love and I struggle to forgive them. Teach me to love them as you love them. Help me to pray for them instead of resenting them. I want to have a close and open relationship with You and do not want forgiveness to stand between that. If there are others that I need to forgive or resentments that I am harboring in my soul, show them to me. Bring them to light so that I may forgive them. I know that You are working in a powerful and mighty way in the lives of my family. Help us Lord in pursuing the option of buying a house. Open the doors and smooth our paths.
Let all things work to Your glory and honor,
Amen.
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