The newest movie craze in our household is "The Fantastic Mr. Fox". Luke brought it home because of his affection for Wes Anderson films and Quinn adores it. Last night we had the end of the year picnic at Quinn's preschool. It was a nice time and we had really pleasant visits with Susan and John, our former mentor couple, and fellow parents to kids at St. Kate's. I dropped off invites to Quinn's preschool buddies today for his 4th birthday party. How wild to think that he will soon be 4. This is his first party with pals and I hope he will be a gracious host to all. We picked up two new Little Miss and Mr. books at Barnes today because Quinn is all about them lately. He continues to use the phrase "last morning" to refer to anything past tense and he also quotes the mail man who "told him" this, that and the other thing that is contrary to what Luke and I might say. For example, if I said that he needs to take a bath, the mail man has probably indicated to Quinn that he should not. Hilarious and odd. Quinn has a couple days off school now and then the summer session begins and he gets to do the bilingual program. Luke and I need to learn Spanish so we can converse with him. We should get a CD...
We checked out a townhouse today on Selby in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood, just down the street from the St. Paul Cathedral. It's 3 levels and has central ac, a dishwasher and an attached garage. I need to remind myself of those amenities when I start to think about the space issues and layout of the new place. Moving is so stressful. On a reliving and happy note, I received from retro pay from school that makes our life a bit more financially sound, and i am grateful for that.
Lily remains a joy to hold. She tries to prop her head up quite often and kicks with her legs to climb her way up her caretaker. She sits up happily, propped against someone or something. She is making good progress with lengthier bouts of sleep. Speaking of, since he just went down I should go to bed and catch as much of this window as possible.
Loving my children and Luke so very, very much.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
A Moment in time
My son is a poor listener. He is nearly 4 and this is totally normal and a good reminder that I am infallible and perhaps not all that interesting to listen to, BUT, it can be infuriating. He thinks he is funny and he does not do it to be mean, but I do think he has a sense of how we respond if he pushes our buttons. Lily just kicked off her sock for the second time in the last minute.
Ode to Edie
Had our 4 week post partum appt. with Edie today. How strange to think that this amazing woman who has helped our family develop and come to be won't be with us on a regular basis any longer. She was really appreciative of our thank you letter and hugged me when she left. She knows we intend to stop with two children, so it's not likely that we'll be seeing her any time soon. Still, she was a wonderful woman who was funny, light hearted, knowledgeable and a great fit for Luke and I. What a blessing she was to our whole family. Go midwives!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Dear Lily,
You're sleeping in the boppy right now and allowed me to take a marvy little nap AND shower all while we await your father's return with your brother from school. it was a smooth day in the Beck household as Quinn made it to school without a single breakdown and your father and I ran some necessary errands and returned home by 11:00 for the day. Dad and I got in some more Rescue Me episodes. We're on Season 4 right now and enjoying our Netflix wireless deal. If you grow up to love Denis Leary's humor or happen to have a really profane mouth, we'll know why. The mystery of how to properly cut an infant's finger nails remains and your poor little face shows scratches from my inability to get it right. I'm trying..
You remain impressive in your ability to cruise through diapers. We're going to try out diapers.com and see if we like the delivery service and if the discounts, coupons and "convenience" make it worth while. We've been spoiled by Quinn's pull up phase, where he will wear a diaper all day long without complaint. You are growing and growing, developing squeezable cheeks, arms and legs and I'll be excited to know your weight when we go to next week's appt. Tomorrow you will be three weeks old:)
Your Dad loves to imitate your sounds, give you kisses and hold you close. You had a stellar night of sleeping last night, giving me a 4 hour window! Your random alert sounds that signal that nothing is wrong continue. You took another bath last night with your brother in the tub. We set your tub in his, though he wishes you would just join him in the regular tub. You fall asleep during your baths and are incredibly relaxed by it all.
Alright, you're shifting about now, so I'll pick you up.
Loving you,
Mom
You're sleeping in the boppy right now and allowed me to take a marvy little nap AND shower all while we await your father's return with your brother from school. it was a smooth day in the Beck household as Quinn made it to school without a single breakdown and your father and I ran some necessary errands and returned home by 11:00 for the day. Dad and I got in some more Rescue Me episodes. We're on Season 4 right now and enjoying our Netflix wireless deal. If you grow up to love Denis Leary's humor or happen to have a really profane mouth, we'll know why. The mystery of how to properly cut an infant's finger nails remains and your poor little face shows scratches from my inability to get it right. I'm trying..
You remain impressive in your ability to cruise through diapers. We're going to try out diapers.com and see if we like the delivery service and if the discounts, coupons and "convenience" make it worth while. We've been spoiled by Quinn's pull up phase, where he will wear a diaper all day long without complaint. You are growing and growing, developing squeezable cheeks, arms and legs and I'll be excited to know your weight when we go to next week's appt. Tomorrow you will be three weeks old:)
Your Dad loves to imitate your sounds, give you kisses and hold you close. You had a stellar night of sleeping last night, giving me a 4 hour window! Your random alert sounds that signal that nothing is wrong continue. You took another bath last night with your brother in the tub. We set your tub in his, though he wishes you would just join him in the regular tub. You fall asleep during your baths and are incredibly relaxed by it all.
Alright, you're shifting about now, so I'll pick you up.
Loving you,
Mom
Friday, May 7, 2010
Dear Lily,
There is no greater joy than holding you or your brother in my arms. Even as my mind tells me to put you down and try to sleep, I ignore that impulse, kiss you again on the top of your head, put my cheek to your soft cheek and lean back against the pillows, holding you for a moment longer. Your face is so expressive and fun. Your cries can be shrill, but they are short lived. Your assortment of noises has your father making barn yard sounds in impersonation, though it is only with affection that he does so. You are proving to be so flexible and easy, making the adjustment for your father and I smooth. You travel with us to bring Quinn to school and have been shopping a half dozen times in your two short weeks of life:) Last night I held both you and your brother in my arms while reading the three Little Bears. For the past few nights, your brother has slept with us in the big bed while your father is in Quinn's bed. You don't make too much noise and Quinn has been able to sleep through our feedings. You are calmed by the nook, but we're trying not to overuse it because it fusses with your latch. You sleep soundly in your boppy, but we are learning that you like to make a sundry of small noises that do not mean that you are waking. You are also known for a louder, plee-like cry that does not indicate you are waking. Your small hands can be very active and at times you raise both arms above your head in a beautiful stretch. Your Dad is doing his duty and having you work on tummy time and neck strength. Nana was here yesterday for a short visit and shared that everyone was quite taken with you at the May birthday/Tink confirmation event. They think you are quite beautiful:) Your hair is thick and full, but likes to take on a sheen after just one day post bath. Most of this probably comes from the oil in our hands, as we are constantly holding or stroking your hair. Quinn is very attached to you and bathes you in his kisses. Sometimes that means kissing your head, your legs or your feet- he doesn't discriminate. He likes to hold you and tells you to calm down when you are sad or fussy. He is good about telling us to hold you if you are upset and has even offered you his nipple so that you could try and nurse from him. I am so proud of him for how wonderfully he has accepted you into the family;) Last night the family had breakfast for dinner and I sat in the living room nursing you watching Dad and son sit across from one another scarfing down eggs and pancakes and I was warmed by the normalcy of our life. You are such a lovely child and have made adding another member to our family to delightful. Loving you more each day and loving that feeling!
There is no greater joy than holding you or your brother in my arms. Even as my mind tells me to put you down and try to sleep, I ignore that impulse, kiss you again on the top of your head, put my cheek to your soft cheek and lean back against the pillows, holding you for a moment longer. Your face is so expressive and fun. Your cries can be shrill, but they are short lived. Your assortment of noises has your father making barn yard sounds in impersonation, though it is only with affection that he does so. You are proving to be so flexible and easy, making the adjustment for your father and I smooth. You travel with us to bring Quinn to school and have been shopping a half dozen times in your two short weeks of life:) Last night I held both you and your brother in my arms while reading the three Little Bears. For the past few nights, your brother has slept with us in the big bed while your father is in Quinn's bed. You don't make too much noise and Quinn has been able to sleep through our feedings. You are calmed by the nook, but we're trying not to overuse it because it fusses with your latch. You sleep soundly in your boppy, but we are learning that you like to make a sundry of small noises that do not mean that you are waking. You are also known for a louder, plee-like cry that does not indicate you are waking. Your small hands can be very active and at times you raise both arms above your head in a beautiful stretch. Your Dad is doing his duty and having you work on tummy time and neck strength. Nana was here yesterday for a short visit and shared that everyone was quite taken with you at the May birthday/Tink confirmation event. They think you are quite beautiful:) Your hair is thick and full, but likes to take on a sheen after just one day post bath. Most of this probably comes from the oil in our hands, as we are constantly holding or stroking your hair. Quinn is very attached to you and bathes you in his kisses. Sometimes that means kissing your head, your legs or your feet- he doesn't discriminate. He likes to hold you and tells you to calm down when you are sad or fussy. He is good about telling us to hold you if you are upset and has even offered you his nipple so that you could try and nurse from him. I am so proud of him for how wonderfully he has accepted you into the family;) Last night the family had breakfast for dinner and I sat in the living room nursing you watching Dad and son sit across from one another scarfing down eggs and pancakes and I was warmed by the normalcy of our life. You are such a lovely child and have made adding another member to our family to delightful. Loving you more each day and loving that feeling!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Dear Lily,
I'm not not writing about you because I don't have things to say. The thing is, with your brother, I was half lucid in my journaling scribbles and in your case, I am doing my best to take care of myself physically, which means sleeping more for both of our sakes. So, the ramblings of a woman who is sleep deprived are absent, though that doesn't mean that I don't take you in with wonder each moment of the day. You are lovely to behold and to hold. Your sweet full cheeks and expressive face fill me with gratitude and love. I am blessed to be your mother and thankful for your relaxed nature. Of course, your relaxed nature could be a result of your mother being infinitely calmer this time around. You are much smaller than we expected, but we enjoy the freedom to hold you without straining our arms or backs:) You can be wrapped up snuggly in a blanket and rest comfortably in the Boppy. Despite your misery with your first cold, you are still a very mellow baby. You are a good nurser, though at times you conk out after a quick feed, leading you to want to eat sooner rather than later. Still, you are an easy sleeper in the arms of those who love you and patient with your brother's kisses and holds on your sweet self. Your skin is peeling here and there, but in many places, you've shed that baby layer and all that remains is your soft, marvelous skin. You've enjoyed your two baths so far, despite a chilly rinse on the first one. I am more able to diaper and change you without anxiety because I've done it before. We've not settled into a permanent sleeping situation, but typically you and I sleep together and Quinn has been known to join us in whatever bed we end up in. You've not slept far from us on any occasion and this is due to our desire to hear you breathe and have you near. I sleep bette when I know I can look up at any moment and see you safe. Last night I awoke to one of my children sleeping right next to me with his/her arm resting on mine and for an instant I thought it was you, but rousing myself, realized the familiar face was your brother's. You two do have so many common features. That is excepting, of course, your gorgeous head of hair that I am constantly stroking. The hair is so long on the sides that I am always tucking it behind your ears. It's a whole new level of upkeep for me as a parent. Your brother and Dad are playing Star Wars Legos right now while you sleep in your father's arms. You've not been awake much today so I don't know how tonight will go. No matter:) You are a wonderful addition to the family and my heart is filled with joy and peace when I look at you. Thank you for being healthy and well, for being mellow and low-maintenance and I look forward to many adventures as you hit new milestones:)
I'm not not writing about you because I don't have things to say. The thing is, with your brother, I was half lucid in my journaling scribbles and in your case, I am doing my best to take care of myself physically, which means sleeping more for both of our sakes. So, the ramblings of a woman who is sleep deprived are absent, though that doesn't mean that I don't take you in with wonder each moment of the day. You are lovely to behold and to hold. Your sweet full cheeks and expressive face fill me with gratitude and love. I am blessed to be your mother and thankful for your relaxed nature. Of course, your relaxed nature could be a result of your mother being infinitely calmer this time around. You are much smaller than we expected, but we enjoy the freedom to hold you without straining our arms or backs:) You can be wrapped up snuggly in a blanket and rest comfortably in the Boppy. Despite your misery with your first cold, you are still a very mellow baby. You are a good nurser, though at times you conk out after a quick feed, leading you to want to eat sooner rather than later. Still, you are an easy sleeper in the arms of those who love you and patient with your brother's kisses and holds on your sweet self. Your skin is peeling here and there, but in many places, you've shed that baby layer and all that remains is your soft, marvelous skin. You've enjoyed your two baths so far, despite a chilly rinse on the first one. I am more able to diaper and change you without anxiety because I've done it before. We've not settled into a permanent sleeping situation, but typically you and I sleep together and Quinn has been known to join us in whatever bed we end up in. You've not slept far from us on any occasion and this is due to our desire to hear you breathe and have you near. I sleep bette when I know I can look up at any moment and see you safe. Last night I awoke to one of my children sleeping right next to me with his/her arm resting on mine and for an instant I thought it was you, but rousing myself, realized the familiar face was your brother's. You two do have so many common features. That is excepting, of course, your gorgeous head of hair that I am constantly stroking. The hair is so long on the sides that I am always tucking it behind your ears. It's a whole new level of upkeep for me as a parent. Your brother and Dad are playing Star Wars Legos right now while you sleep in your father's arms. You've not been awake much today so I don't know how tonight will go. No matter:) You are a wonderful addition to the family and my heart is filled with joy and peace when I look at you. Thank you for being healthy and well, for being mellow and low-maintenance and I look forward to many adventures as you hit new milestones:)
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