Poem Time on Disney Junior

Once again I am sorry that I have gotten off the blogger train for a while. I think I need to do some updating!  I am not going to do all my updating today, but I do have a very quick story to tell.

This morning as I was watching Disney Junior with Garrett and Matthew as they showed a little segment on poems, then shared a poem read by Jennifer Garner. By the end I had tears in my eyes and Matthew was laughing at me. But I thought it was so sweet and had to look it up so I could share it with you!

My heart is like a fountain true

that flows and flows with love to you

as chirps the lark unto the tree

so chirps my pretty babe to me

There is not a rose wherever I seek

as comely as my baby's cheek

there's not a comb of honey bee

so full of sweets as babe to me

There's not a star that shines on high

is brighter than my baby's eye

There's not a boat upon the sea

can dance as baby does to me

No silk was ever spun so fine

as is the hair of baby mine

My baby smells more sweet to me

than smells in spring the elder tree

So in my heart does baby dwell
A little flower blows on the tree
My baby is the flower to me

Ten thousand parks where deer do run

Ten thousand roses in the sun

Ten thousand pearls beneath the sea

my babe more precious is to me.

Updates to come, but right now I have to go hug and hold my little one. <3 

Happy Mothers Day 2011!

Today is Mothers Day and my first as a Mommy. These last three months have been more fun (and more work :) ) than I ever thought they could be. I feel so happy that I have now joined the ranks of motherhood and can partake in this special day from a new vantage point. This video is an oldie but goodie, and although I am not yet in this place in my parenting I am posting this video as a tribute to moms everywhere.

I would like to say a very happy Mothers Day to my mom for being such a wonderful example of what a mother should look like. I am so lucky to have her to call when I need a friend to talk to or advice on my new role in life. I would also like to wish a Happy Mothers day to my sweet mother-in-law. Thank you for raising such a wonderful son, for welcoming me so warmly into your family almost three years ago, and for showering so much love onto your new grandson. We are so blessed to have such amazing mothers.

Happy Mothers Day!

Got Milk?

Breastmilk is a strange kind of accomplishment. Last night I proudly announced to Matthew that I had three bottles worth of pumped milk in the fridge and four in the freezer. The answer I was met with was a distracted, unenthusiastic “good”. It’s ridiculous but I was so disappointed! Yes I made this milk but it happens automatically. It’s not like I had to put in any real effort to make it appear, in fact it often appears even when I don’t want it to (the grocery store or a restaurant during lunch) but I was disappointed none the less. So now, although embarrassing, I am letting all of you know about my silly little accomplishment so I can get it off my mind. Yay me! I’ve got milk.

March 25, 2011

Always Late

It’s amazing how long the simplest tasks take now that I have little Garrett. Today I wanted to clean out the trash and dust my car. These tasks usually takes me maybe 10 minutes, today, between Garrett and the dogs it took me just over an hour! The other thing that I have realized is how far in advance I now need to plan to get out the door. It never fails, I am all ready to head out the door and out of the blue have a dirty diaper to change, a shirt that has just been spit up on, and/or a bottle to make. Suddenly I am running 10 minutes late (yes I know these things should not take 10min but somehow when I am running behind they do). Ahhh!! Never the less I am determined to stay active and get out of my house, and I will never again pass judgment on moms running just a little tardy.

I was however delayed in leaving for bible study the other day because I got distracted by Garrett and Romeo taking a nap on the bed together. Here are some pictures I could not pass up the chance to take (even if it makes me late).

"A boy and his dog make a glorious pair, no better friendship is found anywhere..."

~Edgar Guest 

March 24, 2011 

Balance

How do you find balance as a parent? This is a question I know I will be asking for many years to come. I am having to ask this for the first time today. I am wondering how you decide between letting your baby cry in his crib because you know he will sleep better there eventually or holding him in your arms because that is where he is sleeping better now (and let’s be honest I love it). How do I find balance between holding my little man all day and making sure I get something ready for dinner?  My little baby is only five weeks old and hearing him cry breaks my heart!  I know that sometimes doing what is hard is doing what is best, but why can’t I feel like it’s the right thing at the time? I am praying that I can keep the right balance in my parenting and in my life in general.