tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74461860173229166352024-03-13T05:16:36.642-07:00Embracing His Presence "Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!" ~ Psalm 34:8, New Living Translation K. Marie Jeschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751020222921705898noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446186017322916635.post-67728790396996622242018-09-14T11:45:00.003-07:002018-09-14T11:45:28.195-07:00Kate is Four! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our Kate Marie is four years old! What a year it's been for her. When I think back to her third birthday I'm amazed at all the ways she has grown and developed. </div>
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She has learned so much, like how to put on her socks and shoes, and dress herself. She is potty trained! She has gotten more confident at the park and is taking more risks, climbing higher and running faster. She swings in the big girl swing. </div>
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She knows most of her letter sounds and can more easily recognize numbers and quantities. She sings along to more songs. She loves to do her calendar and have bible time. One of her favorite play activities is to lead her stuffed toys in "Shine Time". (What we call our morning bible time) She's starting to use scissors and loves to paint. She helps me in the kitchen and always reminds me to put the hole in the dry ingredients before we add the wet. She loves books. </div>
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She loves her sister and they have a bond so deep that I can't interfere when they are "talking" to each other! Yes, at times she is the typical big sister and she gets frustrated, but all in all, she cares so much for Claire. </div>
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(Though this picture is posed, she really does like this book, The House on Pooh Corner. It was quite fitting for her picture!) </div>
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At times I'm not sure what I'm doing and I feel like I'm in over my head. Her strong will challenges me in ways that strengthen my character! She is her own person, with her own mind. She has her own ideas and ways of doing things. If I want her to like something there is about a 75% she will say she doesn't like it just to be funny. </div>
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She is logical. She wants to understand. </div>
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She is also full of the special sort of joy that only children possess. She likes to be silly and laugh. I tend to be more serious so I suppose this is good for me. :) </div>
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She notices the small things, and loves to walk around outside picking up acorns or sticks. </div>
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She loves to talk, imagine that! ;)</div>
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As far as her favorite things to do- who can really say at this point? She is a little girl and she will take interest in most things if we are doing it alongside her. Dance has been fun for her because she enjoys the sweet music and the scarves and things. She looks forward to Bible Class. </div>
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She has changed me in so many ways, and I love her for it. I can't wait to see her grow and discover this next year. She's been so patiently awaiting her special day. </div>
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Happy Birthday, sweet girl! </div>
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She is one. I've putting off this post because it's the last of these monthly reflections. While part of me just procrastinates, part of me just doesn't want it to end. This time last year was full of doctor appointments, tracking, endless pharmacy visits to gather up Provera and Clomid amongst my regular medications to tend to the unfortunate PCOS, and waking up at 5 AM every morning to take my temperature. As I sat in the waiting room month after month I could see other couples, some with hope, some with heartache. Infertility is not as easy road to travel, and I'm thankful I didn't have to travel it as far as so many others. I will never forget the surprise I felt to see the positive sign on that pregnancy test. Our doctor wasn't expecting it, so I certainly wasn't, but I diligently tested myself because that's just what you do when you are paying hundreds and hundreds of dollars to get pregnant. You take a test even when you think there is no way. </div>
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Not long after, I went into Dr. Reshef's office and he confirmed our sweet blessing. We listened to her heart beat and he said with a huge smile, "That's the best sound in the world." </div>
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It is. It's the sound of hope and wonder and joy. </div>
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An expression of God's love in it's purest form. </div>
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Then our Claire was born. It was a fast and furious birth. She was ready. She changed the three of us from the inside out as our selfishness was exposed and our hearts reshaped. We struggled with sleepless nights and lots of pain and we wondered what was wrong. Months of blood tests and doctor appointments and of course, diet changes. I thought we'd be stuck in that pit forever. </div>
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And now, here we are. </div>
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Our little girl is thriving. Clear skin, normal digestion, and growing and developing month by month as she should. One year old. </div>
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At her appointment she weighed in at 22.1 lbs (68%) and measured 28.5 in long. (31%) </div>
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She is happy and heathy and precious. </div>
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She loves to move. She will not stay in one place for very long. </div>
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She is by her sister most of the time. She wants to see what she is doing, and usually steal a toy or two. ;)</div>
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She loves the doll house, music, her rocking horse, and just about anything small that she can grab and chew on. </div>
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She LOVES to play at the park. Climbing, walking, sliding, eating mulch- she loves it all. </div>
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She learned to walk this month! I can not believe how fast she can go now! She is strong and coordinated. Her favorite game is to run and stick her hands in the potty if the bathroom door is open, so you know, she keeps me on my toes! </div>
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She eats and nurses well. She still wakes up at night and I still go to her. She is a happy thing, seeing her sweet smile when I feel stressed soothes my soul in a way that reminds me of what's important in life. </div>
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As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be. </div>
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We've had 11 precious months with our Claire Lucille. Okay... technically it's been 11 months and 10 days because life has been crazy! </div>
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As you might be able to imagine from this picture Claire is on the go these days! I put her down for our picture and quickly snapped this one as she was rolling over. I never got her to lay down again! I love it because it totally captures her current stage. </div>
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Here are a couple of other pictures from this month (and our old house!!) that capture this time of movement and discovery. </div>
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This month Claire has mastered standing on her own and has attempted steps- she is so close! She is getting into everything and I have to keep a very careful eye on her because she is not afraid! </div>
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This month has brought so much change for our family. We had VBS which meant that Momma wasn't home for bedtime 3 nights in a row, then we packed up and drove a very long drive to Galveston for a few days, then we stayed at my parent's house for a week, and then we stayed in a hotel for a couple of nights, and then we finally moved into a new home!! During that time Claire got her second bottom tooth, and learned to share a room with her sister! She also went to 3 different churches in this month and was loved on by both sets of grandparents plus great grandparents! Lots of change, but we are grateful to have so many special people in our life. We are also grateful for our new house in Edmond! </div>
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We celebrated her first Fourth of July at the beach house with my parents. </div>
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I was so in love with this moment. Kate and my mom were playing with chalk on the driveway and my dad and Blake were watching Claire in the swing. It was Claire's first time to visit Houston. :) </div>
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And here we are at our new house! The girls weren't quite sure what to think as that was a pretty crazy day! We love our shady front yard thanks to 3 beautiful oak trees. </div>
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Claire enjoys the swings at the park. She loves watching her sister. She is on Kate's toes and it's cute to watch, even though it does cause strife sometimes. </div>
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She still rests in her swing sometimes. All that movement gets her really worn out! The swing is a nice way for her to just be still now and then. I'm really thankful that ours holds up for the bigger stages! </div>
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Bath time! So Claire is so funny to watch in the tub because she wants to crawl and walk around- and she actually can. She can really keep herself steady! She doesn't like water poured on her head, which is new for us because Kate was never bothered by it. She usually doesn't stay in the tub too long these days because she is so active! </div>
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She hasn't tried a lot of new foods this month, and is eating about the same. I made a goal to make enough food to take on our trip plus for two weeks after we got back and I did it!!! Homemade food isn't essential, I don't think there is anything wrong with the store bought stuff. I've just really enjoyed making it for Claire plus it saves a lot of money. It felt like a huge accomplishment. I didn't feel like making it once we got settled into our new house but I'm now back in my groove. :) She is also eating chewing on teething wafers, sipping water, and nursing like crazy. </div>
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The month has been exciting but challenging at the same time. Our Kate thrives on routine and I struggled to have the emotional and physical energy to care for both girls the way I wanted to. I had so much help from Blake and our parents. I've never been one to think I can do it all on my own, but this month I was especially humbled as I relied on others for so much. It's as if God had me in his arms the whole time and whispered, "Don't you worry, sweet one. I won't let you go on this new journey by yourself. I'm here." </div>
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We love our Claire so much. I'm so grateful for the joy she brings to our family. Oh, these last few days before her birthday are ones to savor! </div>
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Our precious Claire Lucille is 10 months old! Well, now she is 10 and half months. I wasn't sure if this month's post would happen, but I'm so glad I'm finding a few moments to concentrate and reflect. </div>
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Claire is moving around more and more these days. She can pull herself up anywhere is starting to attempt climbing and standing on her own a bit as well. She loves to play in her sister's room and is interested in dolls quite a bit. She loves to beat on boxes, tables, her high chair, anywhere where she can make noise. She also loves to bounce and dance when she hears music on! So much fun to watch her enjoy sound and music. </div>
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She has an adventurous spirit, if she falls down or bumps her head she pulls herself right back up. She loves her momma and is quite attached to me these days. I don't mind, she's my squishy little baby after all! I don't remember what new foods we tried this month, but there are several combos I make for her on a regular basis that she likes:</div>
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We took a trip to Atwood to see Blake's family there. Claire got to meet her great-grandma, and that was pretty special. For those of you who don't know, Blake's grandma has Alzheimer's. She hasn't been doing very well lately, but she was so happy to see Claire. She cried happy tears and her bright smile stayed through our whole visit. </div>
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We had beautiful weather and enjoyed seeing the farm and visiting with family. It was our first long car trip with Claire, and it went well! </div>
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We are about to move from our current house and buy our own home. It is an exciting time. What beautiful memories we have made in this home in Yukon, Oklahoma in the short time we dwelled in it. I'm grateful for this adventure called life, and I'm so excited to make new memories and plant roots in our own home in Edmond. </div>
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Our Claire Lucille is 9 months old! Weighing in at 20 pounds and 5 ounces and measuring 26.5 inches long, she is a bit short and stout, a true Lehman. Ha! She is so sweet and we love her sweet smile and babbles. As long as momma is near she's usually a pretty happy babe. </div>
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This month brought a lot! She is crawling all over the house, pulling up and walking alongside whatever she can, and trying to balance herself. She loves to MOVE! Her bottom left tooth has broke in and she's eating more foods! This month we tried, sweet potato, pears, blueberries, zucchini, yellow potato, banana, watermelon, and corn. Sweet potato and butternut squash seem to be her favorite right now and she hasn't taken to banana yet. </div>
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She still wakes up to nurse once or twice between 7pm and 7am. Her napping is a little more sporadic though- I blame myself since it's harder to keep a regular nap routine with a big sister around. ;) </div>
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She loves to be in the baby carrier while we are out and about, and I have to say that I really enjoy it too! Kate didn't like being worn when she was little so that made it uncomfortable for me. Claire snuggles up and is content so I enjoy it. Makes errands and trips to the park a lot easier! </div>
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She enjoys being outside. As a family we went strawberry picking and had our first zoo trip of the year. Claire also had her very first (and second!) swim this month at our friend's pool. She loves flowing in the baby float! Thankful for all of this gorgeous Oklahoma sunshine we've had! </div>
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Claire also got to meet her Aunt Heather!</div>
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She's also had to experience being apart from me a little more. Blake graduated with his masters from OC this month and so we had a sweet gal come to babysit during the graduation. So that was a first for Claire to not have family watching her! Another first was that we left both girls overnight with Blake's parents for an overnight anniversary date downtown. She survived!! Ha! Lots of firsts for this girl this month!!</div>
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Something else that's been new is that on Sundays instead of bringing a bottle, I'm nursing her in the nursing room and letting her nap as a rock her. I never really did this with Kate- y'all- it is the best. These sweet moments of holding my sleeping baby are so special. </div>
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Motherhood continues to challenge me in new ways every day. The balancing act of caring for two children is still an adjustment, but we're figuring it out little by little. I'm savoring these baby days. I'm watching her grow into a toddler right before my eyes. It's an amazing process. I don't always get it right, but I'm thankful for God's grace. I'm humbled all the time on this journey. I'm grateful for all of the women who inspire me and encourage me to be a loving mother. :) </div>
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Claire is 8 months old! So much has happened in these last few weeks that it truly is unbelievable to me that she's only one month older. </div>
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Warmer weather means more time outside. There is something so special about watching a baby discover the outdoors. While the windy days of Spring have kept us inside a bit, we enjoy the times when we get to go out and play. Claire had her first swing ride at the park this month! She loved it! </div>
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Claire's first Easter was a full affair! A church egg hunt, plus plenty of fun at home and with family. She was able to wear Kate's first Easter dress, which of course, was special! </div>
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Another fun event this month was her Great Aunt Janine's 70th Birthday party. While, in my haste I didn't get a picture with our birthday Aunt, I did manage to get pictures of her with Great Aunt Ann (visiting from Nebraska), and Great Aunt Mary (visiting from Texas), both of whom are my dad's sisters. </div>
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Aunt Mary brought her special baby dress with her for Claire to try on. There are pictures of many of the girls in the family wearing this little dress. Absolutely precious. </div>
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Claire is continuing to discover more around her, and grow stronger. She loves to chew on toys. She is usually interested in whatever you put in front of her, but she has an exceptional interest in phones and remote controls. ;) She sits well on her own and we are starting to put up a lot of our baby gear! </div>
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She is an active girl! She loves to be standing up and walking (with help). She has almost got crawling down. She tries to crawl forward, but usually just ends up going backwards. This of course, frustrates her. She wants to be moving ALL the time, so I know she will be quite pleased with herself when she can move about independently. I'm not rushing it though!!! </div>
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Her active nature is evident in her sleep as well. She moves all over her crib. She sleeps pretty well at night, waking up a couple of times to eat. No big changes in her sleep habits. Usually one long nap in the afternoon, with occasional cat naps at other times in the day. </div>
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I had envisioned introducing her to lots of new foods this month, but all we got around to was green beans. So we have green beans and butternut squash- usually 2 ice cubes worth per day. Still nursing it small bits many times each day. If she drinks a bottle, she usually just has about 3 ounces, or she doesn't drink anything and just waits for me! Ha! </div>
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Update on her skin issues. Her eczema has been such a huge battle for us. I generally prefer to use natural treatments, because conventional treatments seem to only be a band-aid for things like this- not a solution, but we were in desperate need of a band-aid. So I reached out to her doctor for some help. </div>
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One of the best solutions I came across was Apple Cider Vinegar baths! I know that these are helping because I've started taking them and they are helping the eczema I was dealing with after not being able to use my old lotion recipe. We are giving both the girls 1 ACV bath a week- warm water, 1 cup of Braggs ACV and 20 minutes of splashing and fun. They love it. </div>
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Another life saver has been this Olive Oil Liquid Castile Soap from <a href="http://www.countryrosesoap.com/liquid_castile_soap_s/1553.htm" target="_blank">Country Rose Soaps</a>.</div>
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Most castile soaps contain coconut and other nut oils, this seems to be a truly one-of-a-kind product. I can use it as a base for hand soaps, house cleaners, even detergents. We bought a bar soap version to use at bath time. It seems to be very gentle on her precious skin, and it's the very first soap that's been easy on her! SO thankful for this find because literally everything has coconut in it. </div>
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Lastly, I've FINALLY found us a lotion. I have to make it, but it works! That is what matters. Olive oil, beeswax, and water. That's all that's in it. It's working on me and my girls, and it's affordable to make. You can find the recipe for it here: <a href="https://www.rootsimple.com/2011/11/the-whip-a-homemade-moisturizer-how-to-from-making-it/" target="_blank">Olive Oil Lotion </a></div>
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We are ending out the month with a cold- of course! Motherhood keeps me on my toes, but I'm so very thankful for my girls, and especially that I get to stay at home with them. The opportunity to spend each day with my girls, getting to know them, discover with them, love on them- that is truly the greatest venture I could ever take on. I'm thankful for this ride! </div>
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Here we are at 7 months! Oh, the joys! Babies learn so much each month, it's hard to keep up. </div>
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Claire is playing on the floor much more these days! She's gotten so much stronger this month. A few weeks ago she was depending on her boppy to help her, but she is much more balanced these days. This month she started to really enjoy rolling around. Here in this picture below, she began where the doll was! She isn't rolling around as much anymore though- she is scooting!!! Backwards, but still! She really wants to crawl, but goes back not forwards when she tries. </div>
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She is also able to sit up in the stroller! See what I mean? Lots of change this month! </div>
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Oh, my baby. Her sleeping has changed too this month. She no longer fits in her precious sleeping bags with sleeves. She is too long. We have some that are larger but they are sleeveless, I'm not sure why! She is also a committed stomach sleeper now. At the beginning of the month, when I took this picture, that was not the case! She is napping and sleeping in her crib to the sound of her white noise machine. We don't have a consistent nap schedule, but her bedtime is usually around 7-7, give or take. She wakes up a couple of times to eat and goes back to sleep. </div>
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I pulled out more of the baby toys this month. She is loving the large chunky Melissa and Doug puzzles. Of course, she loves them because the puzzle pieces make a great chew toy. Her big sister loved to chew on those puzzle pieces too. </div>
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I've introduced wheat, soy, and eggs back in my diet. I'm still trying to avoid soy and wheat I'm eating in limited amounts. Thats only for me though- she is fine! For Claire, I'm still off of anything containing milk, peanuts, tree nuts, or coconut. We went to the allergist again and he told me that when she is a year and a half we will test those again and see how she does. So that's our plan on that! Her GI issues seem fine, her skin is still in poor condition. I'm praying we will find a way to help her with that. The allergist said it is most likely due to something that comes directly in contact with her skin. We introduced her to her first food this month- homemade butternut squash! It was a hit! She knew what to do with it! </div>
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This motherhood journey is so humbling. I constantly feel like I just don't deserve these girls. The truth is though, they aren't really mine. They have just been placed in my hands so that I might raise them to know God and to put His Word into practice in their lives. What a task. My shortcomings are great, and I know that in a few years Claire will start to notice them. I just pray that she will also see that even though I'm weak, I serve a God who is merciful. I pray she will see His grace lived out in the way I treat others and in the way I treat myself. This month, three different friends have lost a parent. It has caused me to really reflect on my role as a mother, and what sort of legacy I want to leave behind for my girls. It can all be summed up in one word: <b><i>Grace</i></b>. </div>
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<br />K. Marie Jeschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751020222921705898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446186017322916635.post-23960459085404667162018-03-02T14:56:00.001-08:002018-03-02T14:56:45.912-08:00Winter Days with Kate This winter we took things slow. Between lots of doctor's appointments, holiday gatherings, and occasional colds, we had to! We had fun doing some activities that I had prepared last summer, and of course reading and playing.<br />
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December was all about Christmas, naturally. We have more Christmas books than we can fully enjoy. They are not all pictured here! Our favorites to read this year were Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett, Christmas Parade by Sandra Boynton, as well as a couple of our books that tell about the birth of Christ.<br />
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I took Kate to see a local production of The Nutcracker. She didn't have just a lot of interest in it but she did enjoy reading a story book we had. I hoping that when she's older she'll enjoy performances more.<br />
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Jingles bells with our magna tiles were a lot of fun! Probably won't happen next year since Claire will be on the move but it was fun to do it this year. </div>
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We had some different math activities themed around the story of Christ's birth. She enjoyed doing them and it gave us something fun to do on days where it was hard to get out. </div>
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Her favorite thing to do it play! We got out her Christmas cookie toys and she had a lot of fun with those this year! </div>
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She got to make real cookies too. :) </div>
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We didn't do a lot of crafts, but we did keep up with our advent pictures. Love doing those, and I think they will make an appearance for years to come. </div>
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January brought routine again. We worked a little bit in our ABC book but we really haven't kept up with it. I haven't wanted to push it because she's still young, but when she's interested it's but to see how her skills are improving. </div>
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January brought books about the months of the year and winter. Anno's Counting Book was a favorite as well as The Mitten, and our Alaska books. </div>
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We had a lot of fun doing this sweet craft to go along with The Mitten. I found it on Jan Brett's website. </div>
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We made some snowflakes with play dough. I was really hoping for a snow day in January, but no such luck. We did have some nice sunny days though. </div>
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Mid January I brought out transportation books. Go, Dog, Go! and Red Light, Green Light were the favorites. We also played Red Light Green Light quite a bit. </div>
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We had some really wonderful weather in January. One Saturday we were able to go out to the nature park in Edmond. So fun! </div>
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We've been having lots of family bible time. Here are the girls as we sing the "Peter James and John in a Sailboat" song. :) </div>
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February! Love month! The Giving Tree and Mrs. Gigglebelly Is Coming for Tea were the favorites this month. Both books of my childhood so I enjoyed those! </div>
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February also brought a trip to the Cowboy Museum. I'm trying to stop her more and have her look at the pictures. I'll ask her questions such as, </div>
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And what do you know?! We got some snow! Just a bit, we pulled on the snow clothes from last year and she got to explore it a little bit. </div>
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This has been a season of learning for me. Habit training is not easy and I often feel overwhelmed with all the good habits I wish we had but don't. One step at a time, though. Routine is difficult with a baby in the house, you know? Anyways, all of these fun activities and what our Kate likes most is reading, playing with her toys (with mom or dad), and family bible time. So as long as we do that, I'd say the day was pretty successful. After re-evaluating our priorities, I've got some new plans coming up for the spring, and I'm excited to see how things work out. </div>
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Our Claire Lucille is 6 months old! I didn't realize it until the 20th, one day late. I was actually at her well child visit this morning wondering why her appointment was before 6 months. Poor second child! Or poor mom with the "mom brain"? I'll let you decide. </div>
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Our girl weighs in at 18 pounds and 4 oz (89%) and measures 25.25 inches long (32%). </div>
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Health wise, she's making much improvement! Her digestion issues are cleared up and her skin, while still suffering a bit, is better than it was. Her liver enzymes are still a little high, but they are going down to almost normal. She'll get tested again in a week or two and hopefully all will be well! We did have an episode of GI upset after I ate some hummus- it could have been the chickpeas (related to peanuts) or sesame (a common allergen.) The incident seemed to be only related to that though. I'm now starting to introducing things to my diet that I've eliminated that she did not test allergic to. I tried some wheat through eating some fresh bread. She seemed to do okay. I found myself to do well while off of it though, and there is a lot of research showing better thyroid function when off of wheat so I am choosing to stay off of wheat most of the time. It is nice to know that I can occasionally have something like fresh bread or a pie made with regular flour if I want to though. I tried something with soy today and I'm not sure how she will do, but I felt awful after eating it, so I will probably choose to really limit my soy intake from now on even if she does okay. That's all I have to report on that end! We are waiting to introduce foods directly to Claire until I also try eggs. </div>
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On to happier things... oh she's a joy! She loves her bath time and can kick some big splashes! She also enjoys her saucer that she can bounce in. She loves to move around! She also likes to sit in her Boppy chair. She is holding on to some of her toys more and chews on whatever she can. She enjoys looking at books, listening to us talk and sing to her, and yes, I'll admit, Daniel Tiger. </div>
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We hit a couple of milestones this month! The first being that she is now rolling over! Both ways... and over and over again all over the place. It's so funny to watch her. She is also consistently sleeping in her crib at night from about 7:30-7. The morning time can vary a bit. She usually wakes up 2 or 3 times to nurse, but she goes back to sleep. Woo hoo for being on the same schedule as Big Sis! We are not on a consistent nap routine yet, but we are transitioning to napping in the crib. Big changes over here, y'all! She sleeps so much differently than Kate. We could lay Kate down and she stayed in the same spot all night- she still does! Claire is rolling all over the place in that crib, but usually settles on her stomach. Whatever works, right? We took the bumpers out of the crib just to be safe. </div>
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She is a happy thing, full of sweet smiles for us. Of course she has her moments, like any baby her age would, but she is really pretty content. She loves her sister so much, and is always interested to see what she's doing. She loves being held and snuggled but she also needs/enjoys time to be on her own to kick and move around. </div>
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It's hard to believe it's only been 6 months with this girl. It just feels like she's always been with me. At the same time I wonder, how in the world she's growing up so fast. This time around I'm not rushing any of it. "Take your time reaching all those milestones, sweet one, I'm in no hurry." I feel a unique bond with her. I think it's because when I'm tired with my older girl I usually have this one grinning at me. It's like she's saying, "You got this, momma, I know you can do it." </div>
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Our Claire Lucille is 5 months old. Weighing in around 17 pounds and close to 26 inches long, she is still a little bit bigger than her sister was at this age. We've officially moved into size 3 diapers and 6-12 month or 9 month clothing! Though she is still hanging on to <i>some</i> of her 6 month clothes. </div>
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Of course, big sister is still so in love with her. We love having our "shine time" each morning. Kate is always on top of things- making sure that we sing nursery songs for Claire. Our favorites are "This is the Bible", "God gave you two little eyes" and, "You're a Pretty Little Girl and God Made You". </div>
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Claire is awake more these days and wants to be around Mama (as does big sister). I so remember this time with Kate. It felt so hard. I think I'm a lot more relaxed about it this go around. Just embracing it and enjoying it. There will be a time when all the chores are kept better, but I'll also be missing my girls because they will be all grown up! </div>
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Sleep. How I wish it was easier. We've really been trying to put her to sleep in her crib but it is not going well at all. She loves her rock and play. (see below) She's still waking up 2-3 times at night and by that I mean approximately between 10pm-5am Thankfully Blake is helping me through it because it's HARD! Her feedings are always sporadic and cluster oriented. Like I said before, I'm trying to just embrace it. I'm just thankful I can stay home and have slow mornings. (Nobody ask me to be anywhere before 9, okay?) </div>
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This month brought 2 special family visits. Claire got to visit her Aunt Mary from Texas for the first time and "Grandma" Genie came to see as well this month. I wish Claire was a happy camper for them but, like her mother was as a baby, she is a bit more temperamental. (-;</div>
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Which brings us to our next topic- an update on her sensitivity/ allergy situation. We really were not seeing improvements. A couple of weeks ago I took Claire to Children's for a blood draw. I assumed it would be a prick from her foot- I had no idea they would need 4 tubes of blood from this little one! They had an extremely hard time finding her vain- it took 4 people and some heavy prayers but they found it. It was not very fun. Anyways, her iron and electrolytes were a bit low and her liver level was a little bit high. It will take more time to see where she is on that. Our Gi suggested we try the elemental formula to help her out a bit. We gave it a good try but she refused it, who could blame her it smelled so terrible. So after talking with both her GI and pediatrician, and doing personal research through scientific studies, we felt comfortable continuing with breastfeeding. </div>
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This past week we had an appointment with her allergist where they did some testing for all of the 8 major allergens. She showed she has an allergy to milk, peanuts, coconut, and pine nut. Allergy testing on babies is not 100% accurate and of course, we didn't test for everything so there could be more, she also could have had a false positive. Only time will tell. Also the testing they did doesn't always tell you much for GI issues, unfortunately only diet can help with that. We are getting an epi pen delivered to us this week, and I suppose we have officially entered the great big world of food allergies. It's not fun but God is in control. We are hopeful that she will outgrow some of these allergies. </div>
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In the mean time I am continuing to eliminate the 8 major allergens, including coconut. (milk, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts.) Even though she didn't have a reaction to all of those, it's possible one of those groups might be affecting her GI system. Once she stays clear for a couple of months we can start reintroducing some of the things that she didn't have a reaction to. It was hard at first, but it's honestly getting a lot easier. People always ask me, what do I eat, and our allergist said I must not be eating very much, but I'm actually eating quite a bit! Our creative God has filled this world with good things to eat and instead of filling my body with processed junk I am developing a preference for the food of this earth that is <i>really</i> good. I've never felt better. I have an incredible amount of energy for the poor sleep I'm getting. While I <b>hate</b> that there are foods upsetting my daughter's body, I'm thankful God is blessing us through this. <b>He is so good.</b> </div>
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I had already been eliminating everything except for coconut, that was a big change for us. I love using coconut oil- most of our personal products contain in, including her soap and ointments I've been using on her. My prenatal vitamin contained it and I've been enjoying coconut ice-cream, plus we cook with coconut oil. So I'm hoping to see some improvements for our little girl in the near future. We meet with her GI and pediatrician in February and I'm hopeful that things will only improve from here on out! </div>
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Four months, y'all! How have we only known this sweet one for such a short time? It feels like she's been in our hearts forever. She lights up our days, truly. The other day Kate told me, "I'm so glad I have my sister." These heart warming moments happen every day. As cheesy as it sounds my heart just might explode with all of the cuteness in our home. It's a good things too, because it's not been easy. There have been some hardships, and that's what I want to share in this post today. </div>
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Food sensitivities. That is our burden right now. Claire has been showing signs that she is sensitive to something I'm eating. This is more than just crying or colic, in fact she is actually a pretty happy baby. Blood in her dirty diapers is our biggest concern because it is a sign that there is inflammation in her digestion system and to ignore it means it only gets worse. I began with focusing on my milk supply trying to make sure she was getting a balanced supply of fore milk and hind milk. This did not solve our problem so I eliminated dairy and soy. This gave us improvement but not complete. So I eliminated gluten. After meeting with a GI I am off of dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, peanuts, and fish. </div>
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It is so much more than just switching to almond milk, buying GF bread, and skipping the scrambled eggs. Most of these ingredients are in SO much, even vitamins and medications. Even finding a gluten free bread is hard because it is bound to have eggs, dairy, soy or buckwheat. But food is just food. Yes it's a bit stressful adjusting my diet but the worst part is wondering if it's doing any good. So far we've yet to see the blood go away for more than a few days before it returns. Every time she cries or heavily spits up or her cradle cap begins to ooze I wonder what in the world I'm eating that's causing these things to happen. It means I cry in the evening when nothing with calm her down or at 2:30AM when I thought we were getting better but I see more blood in her diaper. It means I'm embarrassed when I have to pass on someone's homemade treat because I'm not sure what's in it. It means I'm hesitant toward every single thing I eat, wondering if it's the culprit. This has not been easy on my momma heart. </div>
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At the end of the day though, our girl really is doing good. So many other babies who go through this have much worse symptoms and have trouble gaining weight. So as I lay my burden down before the Lord I am also quick to find thankfulness. This experience is opening up my eyes to struggles that so many parents face with their kids and I have a new understanding and sympathy for families dealing with food sensitivities and allergies. If you would though, please lift us up in prayer. Pray that we soon figure out what is causing this and that God would use his mighty hand to heal our Claire. </div>
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Claire is a happy little thing full of expression. She delights us all with her smiles and sounds. She is enjoying small toys and still loves her pacifier. </div>
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She is sitting up quite well, with her head held steady and strong. She still needs some support but enjoys sitting in her boppy chair and is entertained for a little while in her bouncy play space. She also can sit in the table at bible class! </div>
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Sleep wise there isn't much routine yet. She continues to wake up 2 or 3 times in the night for short feedings. We have her in her rock and play right now because she's had some trouble with spitting up and congestion and she sleeps better in there. We did experiment with naps in her crib though and the few minutes she would spend in it were precious. ;)</div>
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Our little "bringer of light" is bringing me closer to HIM every day. Be it the happy way she looks at me or her cries. I'm filled with gladness for this sweet one. Christmas time with a young baby brings me to one of my favorite passages in the bible, Mary's song. Though I did not give birth to Christ, I can relate to Mary's humble thankfulness and joy so I'll end with a portion of her words. </div>
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<i>"And Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me- holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation." </i></div>
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November is such a fun month. We spent November talking about the changing leaves (which were absolutely gorgeous this year) scarecrows and harvest time, and a very basic version of the Thanksgiving story. We also seasoned our days with songs and conversation about what we are thankful for. Occasionally we had fun activities on these subjects but we mostly just learn by reading or singing, she's only three after all. :) We sang "He Has Made Me Glad" almost every day this month and last Sunday we sang it in church and Kate was super excited she knew what we were singing and it was so sweet to hear her little voice singing along with an auditorium full! </div>
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We spent time outside, though we had some pretty windy days plus colds that kept us inside. We also took adventures to the library and Cowboy Museum. I wish we went to both of those places more often but I'll use the baby as my excuse! </div>
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Thanksgiving brought an opportunity to learn more about foods and help out in the kitchen. She is really getting better about following directions and she really pays attention to what we are doing. A few days ago we were making muffins and without any suggestion from me she was pointing out what ingredients were wet and which ones were dry. She even made a well in the dry ingredients for us to add in the wet ones. I was impressed! It's fun to see her learning. It takes extra work and patience to let a little one help in the kitchen but I'm always glad when I do! </div>
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I never got a picture of all of our November crafts before I took them down but you can see them here in our Thanksgiving picture! We didn't do much, a turkey with her name on the feathers, a shape scarecrow, and a watercolored picture of the mayflower and pilgrims. She also made name cards for each person at the table and has been learning more about how to set the table. I'm pleased to say that I now trust her with our nice plates, and she feels special getting to use them! </div>
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Everything is not "Mary Poppins" style all of the time. I'd say what I share in these posts is about 10% of life! There is the normal whining and defiance that comes with this age, and times when the TV is on too much, but life would be pretty dreary if that's what I focused on. When we decided not to enroll Kate in Mother's Day Out again, I was a little remorseful thinking of the fun she would miss, but now I don't regret it at all! We've had so much fun this year and I look forward to more years of discovering at home together! :) </div>
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Our precious Claire Lucille is 3 months old! She is more alert these days and so enjoys it when people are talking to her and holding her. Oh, it's such fun! </div>
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Her eyes still look gray to me, her hair is lighting up, but still dark, and she looks so much like Kate! She's wearing mostly 3-6 months clothing now and size 2 diapers. </div>
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She still wakes about 2 times a night to eat and usually will go back to sleep afterwards. Her morning swing nap is usually her longest stretch of sleep. All of this varies quite a bit so we don't have much of a predictable routine yet, but that's okay because I'm not very good at keeping up predictable routines anyways! </div>
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She loves to smile! She's mostly a pretty happy baby but the evening times can bring their woes. She also has been struggling with sensitivities through my milk so right now I've cut out dairy and soy. We are still waiting to see if that alone will do the trick. Hopefully at 4 months we might have some more answers! In general she seems to be doing better but occasionally there are repeating signs. She also been fighting a very long cold with her sister but hopefully the congestion will pass soon.</div>
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Claire went to church for the first time this month! She does pretty good! It's fun to be at worship service as a family again! </div>
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Claire also had her first Halloween! What a cutie! </div>
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She also got to meet her great grandparents! We choose to continue on the family middle name of Lucille with Claire after her great grandma and great great grandma so that makes this 4 generation photo extra special to me! </div>
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She loves to kick and talk and make little bubbles! She enjoy looking at the pictures in books and following the lights from screens. Her favorite to look at though is people! She is usually her happiest right after eating! </div>
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Her big sister loves her so so much. Even though it's hard to share the attention of mommy and daddy, it's still pretty fun to have a little sister. :) </div>
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October definitely has a way of showing off. The weather is just wonderful! Sure there are some warm days mixed in with very windy days but usually the weather is amazing. We have loved playing outside. We've taken lots of walks and visited the park quite a bit. </div>
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There is always something interesting to discover outside. Mushrooms after a rain, piecing acorns back together, or finding a fun stick or leaf. We even took our toy rake to the park to rake some leaves! Kate has also officially graduated to the regular swing and it's been exciting to watch her grow stronger and more coordinated. </div>
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There was lots to learn in our October books. We learned about bats as we read <i>Setellaluna</i>, and that owls stay awake during the night from <i>Sam and the Firefly</i>. We practiced expressing different emotions as we read <i>It's Pumpkin Day Mouse</i>! We learned about team work as we listened along to the audio to one of my childhood favorites, <i>Big Pumpkin</i>. Kate is memorizing a sweet rhyming book <i>A Pumpkin Prayer.</i> Of course my most favorite lesson comes from <i>The Pumpkin Patch Parable</i>. We learn not only how the pumpkin grows but also are reminded that Jesus fills us with joy to share with others. There are other stories, not pictured, but reading is always lots of fun around here and our favorite way to learn!</div>
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We got in a few fun crafts as well! A jack-o-lantern, a pretty fall tree, a pumpkin, a bat (that was made brown because we didn't have black paint- oops!), and a spider web, which is the water color picture. (The web didn't show up super great but we still had fun.) One thing I try to do is choose crafts that Kate can mostly do herself and that don't require off materials. I also try to mix it up so that sometimes she needs to follow instructions and other times she can use more of her own ideas. </div>
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We had all kinds of fun in October! Kate worked on all kinds of important skills as she played and helped with chores. We even made a pumpkin pie! We took a trip to Orr Family Farm, which was an overpriced adventure, but still lots of fun. Kate got to feed baby animals, ride a train, jump on a huge bouncy pillow, and pick out a pumpkin that we took home to decorate. </div>
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Of course, for Halloween we had to carve a jack-o-lantern! Even though Kate has seen the inside of a pumpkin before it all felt new to her. She was definitely not impressed with the smell or texture!! Thankfully we had daddy to help us out because it's not my favorite thing to do either! Oh how fun it was though to turn out the lights and see his smiling face and sing "This Little Light of Mine"! </div>
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Our precious Claire Lucille is two months old! Weighing in at a whopping 13 pounds she is definitely healthy and thriving. She is 22.25 inches long and just full of sweetness! </div>
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We have been taking things pretty slowly the last couple of months and are savoring these days. Can we still call her a newborn? I'm not sure. In a strange way I wonder how it's already been two months yet at the same time feels like she's been with us forever. I suppose you can say we've adjusted! </div>
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She is very alert during the moments she spends awake. She still sleeps quite a bit throughout the day but it's fun to catch her awake. She loves to gift us with her happy smiles and truly has many cute expressions. She gets very excited when she goes in her swing, her eyes light up as the the little mobile goes round and round. She is starting to hit the toys on her activity gym and bouncy chair and enjoys looking at the books we are reading. </div>
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Bath time is still an enjoyable experience for her, it almost seems relaxing though I'm not sure how that's possible with her big sister splashing all about. She still has cradle cap and dry spots, I do believe that got worse this month. I began lathering her in coconut oil multiple times a day and it has cleared up quite a bit. </div>
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We do occasional tummy time. I will admit, I'm not very diligent with this however her neck muscles are developing wonderfully- she is very strong! Her head has been shaped pretty roundly and there haven't been any flat spots so I'm not too worried about this! She's usually happy to play or nap on her tummy for 20 minutes (or longer if she falls asleep) when I remember! </div>
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The weather is cooling up a bit so we've been enjoying lots of walks! She is usually quite content when we are out. I've started using my baby carrier in addition to the stroller and that works well too, and allows me to help Kate as needed. I love that my carrier has a little hood I can put over her head- that's especially helpful with all of the wind we are getting. </div>
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Oh, this girl is so so snuggly! She loves to be held close. Thankfully she still sleeps well in her swing, rock and play, and where ever else we might put her. We are starting to introduce the crib during the day time, she will usually last 20 or 30 minutes. Hopefully within a month or so we'll have her in there at night. </div>
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During the night she usually has a feeding around 10:00, 2:30, and 5:30. It could be any time within the hour of those times but usually I'm only waking up to feed her one time as I generally stay up after 5. Some days she gets a little fussy in the evenings and it can be really rough up until 10 or so and I wonder if we'll ever be able to sleep! Thankfully that's not every night! </div>
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She went on her first trip to Bartlesville this month. We were able to not only spend time with Blake's parent's but also Pam's brother and sister-in-law from Kansas. It was truly a treat and very fun visit. On the way home we stopped in Ponca City to see our "Grandma" Genie. So Claire (and Kate!) had all kinds of loving that weekend. </div>
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As I brought up at the beginning of this post, we have been taking things slowly. Truly, this has been the case for the last several months as I wanted time to rest and enjoy my time with Kate. This season of calm and still has been exactly what we needed. Blake has started his graduate classes again, and we are getting ready to soon bring Claire to church and I'm imagine I'll soon be getting involved with teaching and other things once again. Slowly things are headed to our new normal. In the rush of our culture it's truly an intentional act to take a time of rest, but oh, how we need it. It helps us appreciate our family more, our activities and responsibilities more, but mostly it gives us a chance to hear God. Mommas so desperately need that. We all need that. To take a moment to be Mary, sitting upon the feet of Jesus, even though there is much work to be done. We all know the story... it was Mary who choose what was best. So friends, if you are a momma or not, take time to rest in his presence, soaking in his goodness, and listening for the quiet ways he is working in your heart. </div>
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K. Marie Jeschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751020222921705898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446186017322916635.post-50094744469322558392017-10-01T12:10:00.001-07:002017-10-01T12:37:43.556-07:00September Days <div style="text-align: center;">
For our family, September has been about finding routine. Our actual schedule can change all the time with a little baby, but we are working to develop good habits that not only promote our well-being but also help provide structure. So though we are not in the official "schooling" years, we are definitely learning and growing! I've always had some sort of learning focus going on, but I decided to get more focused on it this year and so I'd like to keep track of what I'm doing on the blog. This first post is longer as I'm talking about some of our new habits. </div>
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The most important habit I wanted us to adapt this year is a daily devotional time. We have always spent time praying and reading the bible together but I wanted our mornings to begin in God's word. I truly believe one of the greatest things I can do for my girls is to instill this routine in their lives. We've started having morning "Shine Time" after breakfast, where we pick a couple of bible songs to sing from one of our children's song books, say our verse, read a bible story together, and pray. It's quite simple right now, but the thought is there: our day starts with seeking God. Our memory verse for this fall is Isaiah 40:8. </div>
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<i>The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever. </i></div>
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*By mistake I taught her "stands forever" and can't get it out of her mind, but it means the same thing so we are just going with it for now. </div>
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Another habit we are working on is regular outdoor play. Obviously this time of the year makes it easier to embrace this sort of change. Walks to the park have sufficed for now. :) </div>
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I've also been working with Kate on our household chores a bit more. Letting her help with dishes and laundry more often. She has learned how to fold burp cloths and wash cloths and helps me when I sweep the floors. She helps set the table and is also doing a lot better at picking up her toys! We are also working with her on independence skills, such as dressing herself, washing her hands, opening up doors, and of course.... using the potty. </div>
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Still have so far to go on the that last one but we'll get there! </div>
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Our other new habit is what we are calling "Together Time". I wanted this to be a time that is special, as it's just for me with one daughter but also a time focused on discovering and learning. It also a time for me to set my phone down! For Claire I might read her a book or rock her while listening to or singing songs or give her some tummy time. (Seems like a no brainer, but it's actually quite easy for me to not do these things!)</div>
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For Kate we are enjoying some of our regular seasonal activities with some new stuff worked in! Our theme for September was apples and farms. In years past we have done apples for August and farms for September so there was a lot that we didn't get to this time, but that's okay! We had a blast! Here is some of what we did:<br />
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Crafts! Okay... so I'm not a crafty person... but we managed 3 crafts this month! Apple print paining, a muddy pigs, and a fluffy sheep. Each activity gave us opportunity to discover more about our world.<br />
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We had lots of birthdays this month. Making birthday cards turned out to be a very "educational" activity. First, she picked a color of paper and the shape for me to cut out. She had fun using markers (which we only use on special occasion) and using her little finger skills on the stickers. </div>
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We also used birthdays as a time to talk about how God made our bodies and how he gave us emotions. We had a fun emotions matching game that we did. </div>
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We also started an alphabet book that we work on one day a week. I'll be honest, this is my least favorite thing we do and I'm not sure if we'll keep it up, at least as we are doing it now. Right now she colors pictures that start with the letter we are on and glues them in her book. Then she practices tracing the letter. I wasn't going to have her trace, but it sort of happened naturally and she has picked it up pretty quickly! We also watch letter videos on youtube after we work in our book. We'll keep doing this as long as it's fun. She knows her letters pretty well but she is learning new skills through this like gluing and how to hold a marker for writing, she might even get to scissor skills... we'll see! </div>
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We learned that apples float, as opposed to carrots, which sink. </div>
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We went to the store and picked out a bunch of apples that she got to play with for a few days before we started eating them up! Here she is using the apples to measure her toys. She also enjoyed counting them and sorting them. </div>
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Together we made yummy applesauce, applesauce muffins, apple baked oatmeal, and even an apple pie. She enjoyed being a part of the process and is getting better at her "kitchen helper" skills. </div>
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Kate loves sorting right now. So we've done lots of sorting activities. We would usually do them together the first time and then later I could pull it out while nursing or doing chores and she would do the activity on her own. We only do it if it's fun-- not forcing it! </div>
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She is getting better at counting out objects. This was a fun little game we played, counting apple "seeds" but I'm sure you can imagine it was only fun for about 5 minutes at a time! </div>
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Our together time was sometimes only 10 minutes, and other times it was 45... and there were one or two days where our time together was spent watching a movie. I don't demand perfection of myself but I really am enjoying this time. It is good for Kate because she is learning to enjoy other people's ideas because she knows that together time is spent doing an activity that mommy picks out, which is a skill she needs to work on right now. In the future, we might be able to adjust that a bit. ;) </div>
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We are encouraging her to use her building toys. Some days she'll use them on her own, but usually me or Blake will use them with her. She is learning more about balance and how things work together through these toys so they are great. </div>
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She is starting to use play dough more so we made some yummy scented play-dough this month. We also made our apple pie sensory bin this month. I used different size and colors of apples this time which has made it fun for Kate as she noticed their different attributes and usually sorted them. I tried patterns with her, but we're not quite there yet. </div>
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Lastly, books!!! We read all the time in our house! There is a shelf of books in both of the girls' rooms but this shelf in our living room gets a switch up every month or so. Here was our September line up... Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie was Kate's favorite.<br />
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Well, this is definitely an all-about-kate post, but before too long Claire will be joining in the fun with us. Most of our moments are not so pinterest worthy. In fact most days Kate eats her lunch in the living room while watching PBS so that I can nurse Claire. (This is my secret to getting them to sleep at the same time so I can have a few minutes to myself!) But the truth is we are making it... we are more than making it! </div>
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Has it really been only a month? So much has happened in these last few weeks but what joy our little Claire Lucille has brought us thus far! I enjoyed blogging each month about my journey into motherhood and all of the first year milestones with Kate and so I'm hoping to do that again with Claire!<br />
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Our girl has been thriving as she quickly shot past her birth weight and has continued to grow into the most cuddly little baby. Oh, the newborn snuggles. You'll have to forgive me if I'm not sharing much of them, for I remember how quickly they are gone.<br />
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Mostly, Claire is a content little one who is happy to nurse, sleep, and repeat 3 hours later. She is starting to stay awake for longer periods, thankfully during the day time. She is starting to look around and notice toys and people in front of her. We do a little bit of tummy time, but I haven't been very consistent. If she does happen to be awake during the night, she is usually content in her rock and play. Hoping to soon have some longer stretches at night!<br />
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She nurses for long lengths, which is different from my experience with Kate. Because I really enjoy my personal space it sometimes feels quite draining, but I'm trying to embrace it. A couple of days ago we introduced her to a bottle and she took to it right away. I have quite a stock pile of pumped milk already and so I imagine she'll be having more bottles in a few weeks as we start to go out and about more often.<br />
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She is now taking a bath about every other day with her big sister in the tub. Claire seems to be enjoying bath time more and more. Kate enjoys picking out her pajamas and clothes most days. It's so fun to put her in the sweet little outfits we once put Kate in! Claire's skin is starting to look less red and I do believe that her dark hair is starting to lighten just a tad. Right now she has baby acne on her face and chest and some cradle cap on her forehead and around her nose. There isn't much we can do about this but she is still so beautiful! It would appear that she is built like Kate in that she has a long torso and short legs. Right now her hands and feet are long and slender with long and slender fingers and toes, very unlike her father and me! She has surprised us with her little outie belly button as well! She's almost outgrown her newborn diapers, and fits comfortably in clothing that is for 0-3 months.<br />
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Something I'm very grateful for is the instant bond I felt with Claire. I know that for many mothers this connection can take time. As I've written before, I struggled with my labor and delivery experience. I know it was fast so it might have sounded easy, but emotionally and physically I had a very hard time processing it. Somehow holding my little girl just took me away from it all. Through all of the stress and emotions of the "trauma" I was feeling, in addition to the changes in our family dynamics, it was in my quiet moments with just my little babe, that I felt centered and at peace. I was reminded that God had his arms wrapped around me very much like mine embraced my daughter. He was carrying me and sustaining me. What a moment for me when I realized that our little Claire Lucille, our "bringer of light", was already being used by God to shine the light of His presence!<br />
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This sweet girl is such a gift to our family! We love her so!<br />
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<br />K. Marie Jeschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751020222921705898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446186017322916635.post-27788379618105216462017-09-17T18:32:00.001-07:002017-09-17T18:34:32.316-07:00Kate Turns 3! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kate has turned three so I suppose that means we survived the "terrible twos". Call this year what you want, parts of it <b><i>are </i></b>really hard, and of course other parts bring great delight. As I've looked over pictures and videos I'm amazed at how much she has grown- and how much Blake and I have grown as parents. A lot can happen in a year!<br />
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When Kate turned two she was still sleeping in her crib while wearing cozy footie pajamas. Now she sleeps in her big girl bed and wears regular kid jammers!! She moves around faster and more confidently and speaks in full sentences. Her creativity is blooming and you can watch it develop as she plays with her diaper bag and dolls or when she's coming up with a new song. She sits for longer stories and loves books. She prefers to work on more challenging 24 piece puzzles. She enjoys building tall towers and driving toy cars around.<br />
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Kate is a great helper! She can help unload the dishwasher and move clothes to the dryer. She's learning how to help fold small towels too. She understands how and when to take a dish to the sink and can wash her hands on her own. While she still really prefers us to do things for her, she is learning how to do more and more for herself.<br />
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She can identify all of her letters, upper case and lower case and can tell you something that begins with each letter. She can recognize numbers up to 20 and knows that if you have 3 of something you need 2 more to make 5. She knows her colors and can sort. She remembers so much! She is definitely learning so much as she plays and reads.<br />
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Her favorite cartoons right now are Curious George and Daniel Tiger. She also enjoys watching movies so we like to have family movie nights now and then where we pick up a pizza and eat it picnic style in the living room.<br />
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She loves going to the Cowboy Museum, the park, and the library. She also loves going to Bible class.<br />
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Of course, the most exciting part of this year has been watching her become a big sister. We were reading the story of baby Moses and for the first time I realized what a dedicated big sister Moses had. Mariam watched over Moses as he floated down the Nile and when he was discovered by the princess, Mariam spoke up and suggested her mother nurse him. I'm sure that walking through the reeds down the river was not very fun, yet she did it. I also believe it probably took great courage to speak up to Pharaho's wife. She wanted to make sure her brother stayed safe so she did what she needed to do. Reading this story reminded me of the duty I felt to my own brother and the duty we have to our brothers and sisters in Christ. As I watch Kate at her young age take concern over the needs of her little sister my heart is touched. This natural inclination to care for younger siblings is such a loving design by our creator. My heart just explodes at the sight of them together... in the sweet moments anyways!<br />
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There have been challenges like failed potty training attempts, picky eating, and strong wills, but you know what? I really don't think that's the part I'm going to remember 20 years from now. I hope I'll remember her sweet little hand holding mine when we walk down the hallway at church or the way she snuggled up on the couch with me to watch Curious George or her sweet little voice singing a song. Those are the moments I hold dear.<br />
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What a year it's been! Oh, what an adventure this next year will be!<br />
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Our family has grown! Oh, the joy that has come with the arrival of our sweet Claire Lucille! </div>
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I woke up Blake and told him that I thought it was time. I called over my cousin Jenny and then we got dressed and got the car packed up. It was a calm drive as my back contractions come very close together. Just before 4 AM we pulled up to the emergency room at Mercy. I was able to walk and talk, but I was still thankful for the wheelchair. We got signed in and walked into a triage room at which point I began to feel sick, which continued for the rest of my labor. They left me to change clothes and as we were waiting for them to return, my contractions began to feel like one never ending intense pain. I was trying to tell myself I'd still be able to get the epidural, but I knew I'd missed the window. </div>
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They were tending to another mom about to give birth, probably assuming I was fine because I was able to talk and didn't seem too bad when they left me, but by the time they returned I was not fine. I was wallowing in pain like a dramatic movie star. They worked to get me hooked up to the monitors and tried to check my dilation- which was difficult because my contractions were no longer letting up. She tried twice and estimated I was at a 7, I was told my water broke during this time, I was not aware of this though. They knew they needed to get me into a labor and delivery room ASAP so they started moving quickly and before I knew it I was being wheeled down the hall. The breeze felt so so good as I felt very hot. As we were getting on the elevator my body began to compulsively push the most intense pushes I've ever felt. I was scared. They were telling me to breath which made me nervous that I was breathing wrong and was going to have trouble. I had no idea what I was doing! But I definitely felt the baby starting to make her way out as they wheeled me into the new room. </div>
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We got inside and they needed me to roll over into a different bed. Ha! I cried and asked "Do I really have to?" Yes, I had to. Somehow I did. At this point I knew the case for the epidural was long gone and I was scared to have a natural birth- I didn't feel prepared! This baby was coming though- ready or not. They asked me to lie on my back, which I could not do so I asked to stay on my side. They helped support my legs and in two very fast pushes our baby girl had arrived. My OB got there just afterwards to take care of the rest. (A different doctor had helped me deliver.)</div>
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I was in so much pain for the next few days, but oh that precious moment when I first saw our girl. I cried and just whispered, "Thank you" over and over again to God. </div>
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<i>Claire Lucille Jesch </i></div>
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The recovery was much more intense this time around, apparently that's what happens with your second pregnancy. I am so blessed to have Blake by my side, who considers it his role to help me in every way possible. He is up with me at every night feeding, helping me change diapers, or fetching what I need, but mostly offering his support. It can feel so overwhelming and even isolating caring for a newborn, especially in the night, but thankfully we are in this together. </div>
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Sweet Kate loves her baby sister. Her eyes light up, and I love hearing her in the other room saying, "Where's my sister?" She oohs and ahh over her little features and loves to give her hugs and kisses. She enjoys helping us, and is doing such a great job learning to have soft hands and a quiet voice. </div>
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It was so much fun planning Kate's party! We knew that we'd have to do a barn yard theme for Kate's party because she loves all things farm right now. Plus, animal sounds were one of the first ways she started talking, so it just seemed fitting!</div>
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We had several different activities around the backyard. My favorite was Kate's Little Pumpkin Patch! We had stickers to decorate. We had lots leftover and so Kate and I are still having fun with this project! </div>
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Uncle Jake brought his guitar and led us in Happy Birthday- the Oklahoma breeze made the candle a bit difficult so we ended up pretending. Kate loved her cupcake! </div>
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We went inside for presents. They were all a hit! Kate's enjoying having some new toys to play with! </div>
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The little ones spent some time playing inside and it was so fun to have all the little ones together! </div>
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It was a fun morning! Friends and family truly are a blessing in this life. We are so thankful for the time in fellowship we had. </div>
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We are looking forward to watching Kate grow during this third year of life! </div>
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Blake's parents came down the Thursday before Kate's birthday party- and we had such a great time! They had their car loaded down with goodies for us so the first thing we did was exchange some birthday presents! </div>
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Blake went first and was surprised with a battery operated blower that matches his lawn mower and weed eater. These are the things we need now that we have a yard! </div>
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Kate went next! She first opened up a book, The Little Engine that Could. We thought that she might need to grow into the story a bit because it's a little long but she loves it! That was a great classic to add to our library! </div>
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Next she got a sweet Noah's Ark toy. She's had all kinds of fun with that. And if there was any question, she is definitely more familiar with the story of Noah! </div>
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Next we went outside for the big surprise!! A castle! Grandma and Papaw had this big thing packed in their Rav along with all the goodies- I was impressed! Oh, Kate has had so much fun with this! What a blessing to get a fun backyard toy right as the weather is starting to get nice!</div>
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Papaw went last! We gave him a bible study book called The Pursuit, written by the husband of someone I grew up with a Westbury. I'm excited to hear how it is!</div>
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We had an early dinner of Friendship Casserole before Blake headed off for class at OC. Then on Friday evening we went to Ted's for another feast! Lots of birthday fun! Such a blessed weekend!</div>
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What a fun weekend! MiMi and Gramps came up to see their little "grandoll" and Kate sure was excited. They got in late Friday evening so Kate got to see them when she woke up on Saturday morning! Of course it wasn't long before she got to open the rest of her birthday present from them. (Earlier this month they brought the high chair and cradle.) </div>
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A baby doll and some baby doll food items! Kate was so excited!! This is her first real baby doll and it's the perfect size, just for her! </div>
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Later that morning we went out to the Route 66 park and took Kate for a walk with her new trike. Then MiMi and Gramps played with her on the playground while Blake and I hunted down shade! It's surprising how warm it is this late into September! Still a nice morning though!</div>
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Blake and I headed out to the State Fair and Kate got to spend the afternoon with my folks. She was loving her new toys! </div>
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It sure is fun watching her learn how to play in new ways. I wish I would have remembered to take some pictures of Kate with my parents! Next visit I'm going to write it on my hand if I have to so that I'll remember! Anyways, Saturday evening Jake came over and we all watched some football and ate pulled pork potatoes. MiMi and Gramps had to leave on Sunday morning before church so it was a short visit but we sure are so blessed that we got to see them twice this month! </div>
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Today is the day! Kate Marie is two years old! </div>
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In the morning Kate and I went to Covenant because I help babysit for their MOPs and Bible Study time and Kate had a fun time with her friends and teachers. I think her favorite part though was when Aunt Jenny and Henry brought her some birthday balloons with lolly pops! She's had fun with her balloons all day and she got to enjoy one of the lolly pops which she very much liked! She's been asking for more "pops" all day. Her balloons will float to the top of the celling and she'll tell me "pie" "pie" but she really means "up high"! There was no nap today but oh well, I suppose you're allowed to have more play time when it's your birthday. :)</div>
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We were really excited when Daddy came home! Blake had to leave for class around 5:15 so he got home a little early (3:15) so we could have fun celebrating Kate's birthday. Kate got to Skype with Blake's parents and they sang her Happy Birthday. Then it was card and present time! She opened up her cards that she got in the mail from family- she loved ripping open the envelopes but was not so patient for hearing the heartfelt messages inside. We'll have to hold on to them so she can read them some day when she's old enough to treasure it! </div>
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She had a present from Uncle Ron and Aunt Colleen that we've been holding on to since our Kansas trip. I was really glad we had at least one wrapped gift for her today because our gifts for her were too large to wrap. Kate had fun tearing through the wrapping of course! Surprise! It was Curious George! She was SO excited to see George. This one was when he went to the aquarium, which Kate and I did in Galveston over the summer. So it was fun to bring up those memories again. </div>
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Next it was time for her presents from us! We got her a convertible trike that we can use for family walks right now and as she gets more coordinated you can take off more and more pieces until it's eventually just a plain trike! Kate was pretty excited about her "bike" and couldn't wait to hop in! </div>
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Daddy took her on a little ride to discover her next present! Her very own table- just her size! She was excited, but still more excited to be in her bike. We had fully intended on walking her down to park with her trike and spending time outside, but of course it rained almost the entire time Blake was home! We noticed that the rain had taken a rest so we went out to walk down the street. Kate loved it! </div>
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On the trike you can choose to have the child steering locked or open and Blake had it opened so Kate was having so much fun moving it around whichever way she felt like. She'll be ready to have the feet rest off and play with the petals pretty soon I'm sure! </div>
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We ate dinner, potato soup for mom and dad and for Kate, her favorite- PP&J. Then it was time for a Birthday treat! Kate and I went out in the rain this afternoon and picked up some super cute cookies from Eileen's. I suppose I could have picked out a Happy Birthday cookie but Kate can't read yet and come on, these fall ones are so much more cute! </div>
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As Kate was eating it she continued to say, "Good! Good!" in between her licks and bites. </div>
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Then, just like that, it was time for Daddy to go to school! I'm so thankful we got to have some time as a family though, that made the day really special. Kate got to FaceTime with MiMi and Gramps and then we watched some of her favorite songs on Youtube, read stories and went to bed! </div>
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After we said her prayer and I was giving her our last snuggles before bed I sang to her the first song I ever sang to her after she entered this world. While I was pregnant I had picked out a song that I loved (Songbird) and I thought that would be the song I sang to her the most- the song she'd remember me by. But after I held her in my arms for the first time, the words to a song I hadn't sang in years came from my lips in a soft whisper. It's actually 2 songs, and I can't sing one without the other. And I've been singing it to her ever sense. </div>
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<i>the precious cross- that's where</i></div>
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<i>the fountain is flowing so freely </i></div>
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I'm so thankful that the Lord put these songs on my heart that day, for they sum up life so well. The hold the message I want our precious daughter to know more than anything else in the world. </div>
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Father God,<br />
You are the great and might God. There is no one like you. Holy, is your name.<br />
Thank you for the privilege of being Kate Marie's mother. For letting her daddy and I know her and love her, we are so blessed. Thank you for bringing this sweet girl into our life.<br />
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May she grow this third year strong and healthy, but also may she grow to know you more. Help her to learn more about you and what you've done for us. Help her to begin to understand that <i>you</i> are the Lord of all the earth. May her little lips learn to praise you. May her little hands learn to clap for your glory. May her little heart learn to help others. May her feet dance for you. May her smile show your love. May her song be for you.<br />
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We love you so much. You are so good.<br />
In the name of Jesus,<br />
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K. Marie Jeschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751020222921705898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446186017322916635.post-55281477712578673382016-09-14T11:47:00.002-07:002016-09-14T11:47:43.071-07:00Kate's last month of being 1 Here we are, the day before Kate's second birthday. It's so exciting! I remember when Kate was small I used to see kids who were close to two years old and it felt like they were teenagers. Now I see the little ones and I hardly see the difference. "Oh, my daughter is almost the same age", I often say. I'm sure their parents have the same denial I once had! It truly goes by quickly. I'll start were I left off last time!<br />
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So we started Mother's Day Out! It's always so funny trying to take porch pictures because she thinks that we're standing outside to play. She was really excited to carry her backpack and nap mat, although after the first week the thrill was over and she now wants me to carry everything. She's only got to go twice so far because we were off for Labor Day and this past week we were getting over a cold but she enjoys it. She doesn't take a super long nap, but oh well, at least she gets some rest! Meanwhile, I love love love my Mondays! </div>
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I'm trying to have something fun planned for her when she gets home from MDO so we can have some good mommy/daughter play time. We've been doing lots of apple play the past few weeks- sensory activities, songs, and books. Lots of fun! On this day I'd made apple pie play dough which smells amazing! So we enjoyed making apples. This was the first time she's really played with play dough which was exciting! I think she'll get into even more once I find some little tools to use with it. </div>
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We also did apple sorting. While she definitely knows her colors and knows how to sort, this didn't keep her very occupied. We'll try again next year! </div>
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Apple bobbing! She really enjoyed this one, although she preferred to not use the spoon. </div>
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I'll confess, we only did it with water once, now it's an indoor activity. :) Also she likes pulling the door mat or a blanket over to play on. Really cute! </div>
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She is really into having tea parties. She wants you to come sit with her and she'll pull over all of her stuffed animals. I did not show her how to do this, I think Blake may have. Anyways it's really fun. I can't wait to take her to Inspirations Tea Room in Edmond to have a little tea party and buy her a nicer tea set. (Then these can go back to the bathtub!) </div>
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MiMi and Gramps came to visit and they brought her part of her birthday present! What a lucky girl! She loves her cradle and high chair for her dolls! She is really interested in pretend play. She enjoys putting her toys down to go night night or to have a snack. She also likes to pull the diapers out of the drawers because her little friends all need a diaper change. </div>
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While my folks were here we went to see Jake play with the OC Summer Singers for the freshman. Pretty fun to watch them play as the sun was setting. </div>
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She's getting so grown up! Her hair is getting longer and she's learning how to do and say more each day. Sometimes I have moments when I look at her and just can't believe how grown up she looks. This was one of those moments! </div>
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She really enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I don't always feel like having a toddler helper of course, but I'm trying to look for ways that she can get involved. I've heard stories about my grandma Lehman cooking with kids and I guess I just feel connected to her somehow when I've got Kate up on the chair helping me. In this picture she was simply moving the veggies over from the cutting board to the pan- she loved it. </div>
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We made an apple pie sensory bin that has proven to be loads of fun. Oatmeal with cinnamon sticks and apple pie spice. Also some pretend apples and little cooking tools. She can make a mess but it's just a quick sweep to clean. Worth the mess for the fun it is! </div>
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We've also made apple pie, applesauce muffins, and applesauce! She loves to help. She wanted to help when I was peeping them so I gave her a little measuring spoon to pretend like she was peeling. Then she discovered that you could bit into the apple and it tastes pretty good! </div>
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Our girl loves loves loves applesauce. This fall has been tricky for us though. All of my homemade apple sauce has been giving her a rash around her mouth- never happened in the past! So I've been trying different recipes. I used one that had less spices and was sweetened and used no green apples and she's been doing pretty good with it. </div>
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Meanwhile, I've got lots of apple sauce in my freezer for muffins!!! </div>
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On a personal note, I'm going to be facilitating our Monday night bible studies at church this fall so I've been getting a head start. We are going to go through Pricilla Shire's The Armor of God. I've been getting ahead and it is so so so so good. I'm excited to see how God will change me in the next few months. Blake has also gone back to school to get his masters in computer science at OC. He is gone just one night a week thankfully. So we've both got stuff we are working on! </div>
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My cousin Candy loaned us a little dress that was her's when she was a little and was worn by some of the cousins as well. It was fun to see little Kate in it! Also worth remembering that Kate has started wearing bows again! She will finally keep them on her head and I'm pretty sure this was the first Sunday in a long time for that to happen! </div>
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Sometimes there are moments when I look at Kate and see her daddy so so much. This was one of those times. :)</div>
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For Memorial Day we went over to John and Janine's and had steaks and potatoes for Blake's birthday! Jenny made a yummy cherry crisp-- so so good. I need to do a better job of taking more pictures when we are all together. Those Friend kids are so good with her. Lots of mental pictures. </div>
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By the time Blake's birthday rolled around he was in school! We were able to give him his gifts and sing happy birthday to him before he left. He wasn't feeling that great so we didn't do anything special for eating, poor guy! </div>
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Kate got this puzzle for Christmas last year and it's been put up because Kate mostly liked to throw the pieces everywhere. I decided to pull it out and she was occupied for a very long time! I was impressed that she could complete it! She would go back and forth between identifying the shapes and colors. So proud of her! </div>
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And eating. Oh boy. Someone please tell me that it will get easier. I miss the days where she would eat what we offered her. When she would eat chicken, pork, and beef. Oh, what has happened? She does not have much variety but it's not because I don't offer it. She usually loves to eat carrots unless the are leftover so at least there is that. Her sources of protein are peanut butter, cheese, and yogurt. Favorite snacks are raisons, teddy bear cookies, and pouches. She also likes applesauce, bananas, peach and pear cups. Sometimes grapes. Sometimes green beans. Always bread. </div>
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Hoping for some changes in her third year! </div>
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She is learning new things everyday. Sometimes putting 3 words together! She is starting to sing more, she loves to sing "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes" "Wheels on the Bus" and "If You're Happy and You Know It". She loves her books and loves going to the park. She loves the swing the best but is starting to enjoy climbing and going down the slide. She loves going up to the church. And she LOVES to FaceTime with MiMi and Gramps! </div>
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She will get to see Blake's folks soon too and I know she will be so excited! She's starting calling Blake's dad "PawPaw" all on her own. We've never ever called him that so that's completely on her! We tried correcting her but she wouldn't hear it! So PawPaw it is. :)</div>
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Lots coming up for our girl! 2 year check up on Friday, a visit from MiMi and Gramps this weekend and then next weekend Grandma and PawPaw and her birthday party! Woo Hoo! </div>
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<br />K. Marie Jeschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15751020222921705898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446186017322916635.post-682544116562757372016-08-21T18:17:00.001-07:002016-08-21T18:17:07.142-07:00Ready for School! (okay... mother's day out!) Tomorrow our baby will grow up just a little bit. She will go to her first day of Mother's Day Out at Covenant Community Church! I'm a excited and nervous at the same time. I think I'm more nervous for her teachers, but here are my main concern:<br />
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We're calling MDO "school" for simplicity. If we call it "church" it might confuse her with our congregation's building and Mother's Day Out is just a little too long to say sometimes. Who knows, maybe Kate will get to be a SWCS patriot in a few years, so might as well get her used to the facility as "school"!<br />
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We are all ready to go! She has her first backpack and lunch box! She even got some new play clothes and big girl shoes for all the playing she'll be doing on the playground! </div>
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She is pretty excited about her backpack and of course she loves her new shoes. (What girl doesn't?) </div>
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She was fascinated with her nap mat. Although I think she thinks it's just for play time. One of her favorite activities is to pretend to go night-night, and she also loves to put her toys down for bed. So when she first saw her nap mat I think she thought it was her pretend bed... hopefully she'll figure out it's for nap time!! Bless her teachers, that's all I have to say. </div>
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I know this is not the same thing as parent's getting their kids ready for school, but it's pretty darn good practice-- We'll ease our way into this transition over the next few years! </div>
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You are our good good Father. You care about each of your children so intimately that it makes our greatest love here on earth look weak. Thank you for loving our sweet Kate, for caring about her even more that we her parents do. Thank you for the opportunity we have to try mother's day out. Thank you for her loving teachers and each little friend that will be in class with her. Give her teachers the energy and wellness they need to meet the needs of the class. I ask that you help this be a positive experience for Kate. Help her to feel safe and loved and help her to grow. Guide her so that she might learn how to share and play with others, and also find healthy independence. Help her to learn more about you and your mighty love. </div>
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It's in Jesus name I pray,</div>
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Amen </div>
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