Well, it has certainly been a long time since I've written on here but my mother-in-law kindly reminded me that it probably be nice to update this every once in a while. :) So here I am, letting all of you know how things are going in our lives. I haven't written since Jakob was less than a week old and he will be turning 6 months old on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day)! I cannot believe how quickly time goes when you have a little one depending on you.
So Jakob is now turning 6 months and at his last doctors appointment was weighing in at 15 lbs 2 oz. and was 25 inches long. He goes back in December 3 so I look for that to have changed yet again. He has just started sitting up on his own, although sometimes loses his balance and topples on over. He's getting up on his elbows and knees and is trying so hard to crawl away on us. He can't get away yet...I'm not ready for those days!! He has been such a enormous blessing in our lives, I just can't think back six months and imagine our life without him. Ryan has been working lots of hours as usual, but relishes in his time with his little boy. Watching them together is the most amazing joy to me. I cannot explain how wonderful it is to see how much they love each other. Jakob knows his daddy for sure and cannot wipe the gummy grin off his face if he had to when he sees his daddy. I can't tell you how thankful I am for these two. How lucky am I!?
Jakob is still going to my aunt's during the week while we work and I cannot say how much of a blessing they have been to us. Jakob loves it there. And it's such a huge blessing to know he's being taken care of, spoiled, and truly loved. I never have to worry about him, which is a huge relief because I'm not sure I could leave him otherwise. Not to mention the spoil him to pieces...no wonder he loves going there!! :)
As for me, I'm still working 40 hours a week and, well, it's just alright I guess. It's a job. I'd much rather be at home with Jakob, but that's not financially a possibility right now. Maybe some day. I love being a mommy. It's something I knew I'd love, but I think it's absolutely correct when people tell you "You'll never know a love like this." He's amazing. He's my life. He's the reason I wake up every morning and I could not imagine my life without him in it. God has blessed me greatly to be able to be a mother and a wife to two wonderful men. I'm certainly not complaining of the life He has given me...
Lastly - we're going to be having a niece!! I'm sure most of you are quite aware of this, but I cannot say how excited Ryan and I are for Dan & Amber. They are going to make absolutely wonderful parents and we cannot wait to spoil that little girl. And feel so happy that they are closer to home so we have the opportunity to see her grow.
Well this has turned into a book - but there's the short version of our life the last six months. I will vow to keep this more up to date and keep everyone clued in on what's been going on.
So Jakob is now turning 6 months and at his last doctors appointment was weighing in at 15 lbs 2 oz. and was 25 inches long. He goes back in December 3 so I look for that to have changed yet again. He has just started sitting up on his own, although sometimes loses his balance and topples on over. He's getting up on his elbows and knees and is trying so hard to crawl away on us. He can't get away yet...I'm not ready for those days!! He has been such a enormous blessing in our lives, I just can't think back six months and imagine our life without him. Ryan has been working lots of hours as usual, but relishes in his time with his little boy. Watching them together is the most amazing joy to me. I cannot explain how wonderful it is to see how much they love each other. Jakob knows his daddy for sure and cannot wipe the gummy grin off his face if he had to when he sees his daddy. I can't tell you how thankful I am for these two. How lucky am I!?
Jakob is still going to my aunt's during the week while we work and I cannot say how much of a blessing they have been to us. Jakob loves it there. And it's such a huge blessing to know he's being taken care of, spoiled, and truly loved. I never have to worry about him, which is a huge relief because I'm not sure I could leave him otherwise. Not to mention the spoil him to pieces...no wonder he loves going there!! :)
As for me, I'm still working 40 hours a week and, well, it's just alright I guess. It's a job. I'd much rather be at home with Jakob, but that's not financially a possibility right now. Maybe some day. I love being a mommy. It's something I knew I'd love, but I think it's absolutely correct when people tell you "You'll never know a love like this." He's amazing. He's my life. He's the reason I wake up every morning and I could not imagine my life without him in it. God has blessed me greatly to be able to be a mother and a wife to two wonderful men. I'm certainly not complaining of the life He has given me...
Lastly - we're going to be having a niece!! I'm sure most of you are quite aware of this, but I cannot say how excited Ryan and I are for Dan & Amber. They are going to make absolutely wonderful parents and we cannot wait to spoil that little girl. And feel so happy that they are closer to home so we have the opportunity to see her grow.
Well this has turned into a book - but there's the short version of our life the last six months. I will vow to keep this more up to date and keep everyone clued in on what's been going on.
