I meant to actually post this on Thanksgiving but I have been sick all weekend.
However, I thought this was an opportunity to give thanks for everything this crazy year. It has easily been the most trying year of my life. But not for a second do I regret that. I gladly give thanks to God [...]
Archive for November, 2008
Give Thanks
Posted in family, holidays, musings on November 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Greatgrandpa LA
Posted in Uncategorized on November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
Last weekend, we went to Oklahoma to see Gideon’s Great Grandpa LA, Ries’ paternal grandfather. It was a nice visit. Gideon was, as always, wonderful, even on the 9 hour car ride. Here is a picture of Gideon with LA.
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Posted in food, recipes on November 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This post starts a new trend in which I will occasionally, by demand, post recipes that I like and some anecdotes.
Ever since Ries and I got married, Saturday mornings have been our time to sleep in (past 6), relax, enjoy each other’s company, and eat breakfast. I love to cook and feed people, so I [...]
No Helmet, just a tall head
Posted in health, updates on November 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
We went to a specialist on Thursday and this is what we learned:
There is a 5 millimeter difference between one side of the back of Gideon’s head and the other.
His head is very tall and the helmet/band does not fix that.
The band would even out the back of his head, but it would likely not [...]
Prayer Request
Posted in faith, health, prayers on November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Just a quick note. Gideon woke up from his nap, but I wanted to get this posted today and I may not get anymore online time.
Tomorrow, Gideon will see a specialist for positional plagiocephaly, a fancy name for “my baby has a flat head.” Though his case is very mild, I think, we are going [...]
Well, There It Is!
Posted in boys, silliness on November 12, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Gideon has recently become very enamored of his boy parts. As soon as I unvelcro his diaper, even if he is half asleep, his hand whips down there and squeezes for all he is worth. I just imagine him thinking, “Oh, thank goodness! It is still there!”
It cracks me up, unless he is covered in [...]
Go To Your Room to Eat!
Posted in breastfeeding on November 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I feel extremely blessed for many, many reasons. I have gotten a lot of comments about our breastfeeding story on and offline. I admit that there are two things that have made breastfeeeding successful in our house: shear determination and the support I receive from my family.
I belong to an online Moms’ Group which supports [...]
That Crazy Mom Thing
Posted in geeks, librarians, mom, updates on November 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Sometimes I think I have lost my mind and then I remember… I am just the mother of a 6 month old. The baby in question is sitting (by himself!) on the floor of the study, looking at me occasionally to make sure I see him being adorable. I do and he is.
I am working [...]
Slainte!
Posted in Uncategorized on November 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Slainte!
Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
I just down from the Isle of Skye
I’m no very big but I’m awful shy
All the lassies shout as I walk by,
“Donald, Where’s Your Trousers?”
Let the wind blow high and the wind blow low
Through the streets in my kilt I go
All the lassies cry, “Hello!
Donald, where’s your trousers?”
I went to a [...]
Ye Family Smith
Posted in Uncategorized on November 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
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Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
We traveled to the Texas Renaissance Festival on Saturday with my family. It was entertainment filled with shopping, pirates everywhere (it was pirate weekend Arg!), ladies in chain mail (and nothing else), ladies dressed in skimpy outfits, men dressed as ladies, turkey legs, mead, the best people watching in this century, [...]
Happy UnBirthday!
Posted in Uncategorized on November 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
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Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
Gideon is 6 months old today and I am blindingly tired. We went to the Texas Renaissance Festival on Saturday and then Sunday came the big time change. Trouble is, someone forgot to read the memo and has proceeded to wake up Momma at 5 am. For various reasons, napping has [...]
Let them eat cake
Posted in Uncategorized on November 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
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Originally uploaded by Wandering Eyre
Every time I put the spoon of rice cereal up to his mouth, Gideon opens up like a champ and I put the spoon in. He gets a big bite and starts moving it around in his mouth in anticipation.
He will then suddenly look up at me in horror as if [...]
