Dear Adelai |8 Months| : Discover

Dear Adelai,

October flew by like a whirlwind. You went on your first airplane, visited the Nation's capitol, learned how to crawl like a master, and how to stand up against anything and everything you can grab onto. I've learned that our home isn't as baby proof as I would like, especially when I heard the "click" of the power strip to the deep freeze and realized you had turned it off. I'm glad I noticed it right away!

Grandma Adams's house
Oct 15

I've been thinking a lot about how curious you are. When I open the fridge, you immediately begin crawling towards it and want to discover its contents. When I place a piece of avocado or roasted pumpkin or salad turnip on your tray, you waste no time in grabbing it and placing it in your mouth. Nom nom nom. You just want to learn and discover everything! I only pray I won't inhibit your learning by my being too cautious or concerned over insignificant matters. I am not the mother I imagined I would be ten years ago. I let you make messes, knowing it will be easier for me to quickly replace the clothes from the laundry hamper so that you could explore a new "cave," than to pull in some toys that you are already bored with while I get ready for the day. It's easier for me to wipe up the table of the food you played with during dinner after you had your fill because I wanted to finish my meal with Dad, than to listen to you scream because you were done and ready for your bath. Of course, there are exceptions and you don't always get your way, but for the most part, I am trying to allow you to explore.

Botanical Gardens, Washington, DC
Oct 9

Five days ago was your first Halloween. I had a desire to create your first costume and so decided to make gnome costumes for the three of us. There was a point in the process where I wasn't sure about how to create one of the pieces for the costume, but I searched online and found the exact tutorial I needed. The costumes turned out so well, and it was because I wasn't afraid to seek out answers and follow through. This has been the case countless times in my life, most recently when I am cooking in the kitchen or when I wanted to learn how to babywear. There are always answers and solutions to your questions waiting to be discovered!

Just ask.

Discover.

Learn.

Grow.

That's the way life needs to be. Don't ever be afraid to ask questions and seek out answers. One of the main things I learned in college was how to ask questions and critically think about the information given. Take your curiosity to new heights, darling angel. Find ways to deepen your understanding about the world around you, about other people, and about the love Jesus Christ has for you. I've seen the potential already in your eyes. You love life. So go on! Discover. And never let others tell you your question was stupid.

Love always,
Mom

Hoping for a Rainbow

I'm really not sure if I ever thought this day would come. The day that I made it past 13 weeks pregnant without losing the baby. #miracle. I know I am not out of the woods yet, and honestly, when are we really? I am just trying to live every day with gratitude for the life inside of me, living with hope for the future. Part of me wanted to wait until next week, when I was past 14 weeks and officially in the 2nd trimester, but I couldn't wait any longer. I've been getting a little thick in the middle, which is getting more difficult to hide, and I feel like I haven't been able to be completely honest with friends when they would ask, "how are you doing?" All I wanted to talk about was how nauseous I was or how nervous I felt. So now, the news is out, whether or not you already suspected something was up. Seriously though, the 1st trimester is not for the faint of heart! There were many instances when I thought I would lose the baby, but dee

I'm Pregnant! .....

...or so I thought. And you did too. Happy April Fools Day! I had been having baby dreams and feeling nauseous on and off during spring break, and I knew I would test immediately when I returned home from our road trip. The test was barely visible and I didn't believe it, so I said nothing to Marshall. That night I had a dream where the next pregnancy test I took was a solid double line. Well, two days after the first test, I got my obvious positive. I was so excited. Not knowing if it would be a good pregnancy or not, I tested again two days later and the line was darker, so I felt confident. The past two pregnancies I miscarried at approximately 6 or 7 weeks both times, so I was pretty nervous about this one. What if it happened again? Would I be strong enough? Knowing that I needed extra strength and prayers, I asked roughly 40 of our family and closest friends to fast and pray with us on Easter Sunday. That Sunday I was on the top of the world. I felt so strong an

Grandpa is Always Right | Gender Reveal |

I was hanging out in our rental apartment in Salzburg, Austria with my sister when my dad walked out of his bedroom and announced that I was having a girl. I was only 11 weeks along at that point and while I was wishfully hoping for a girl, I was preparing myself for a boy. His strong conviction of the gender of our child without any hints from an ultrasound surprised me. My dad seems to always be right about things, so I secretly hoped he was right this time too. Today during my scan, my favorite sonographer announced that we were having a girl. Grandpa is always right. I never imagined our family starting with a baby boy. I don't know why, but a baby girl seems to fit just perfectly. Now I just have to keep calm and stay healthy for 19 more weeks.

Tender Mercies

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