This past week was nothing short of intense, joy-filled, sleep deprived, & worth every second. From starting it off with a house full of 21 people to ending it in the company of good friends it was a busy one to say the least.
Elizabeth turns 4 months old today and this past week was evidence that our little girl is growing up.
Last Sunday all of our immediate families joined us in dedicating Elizabeth at our church. It was a joyous yet sobering event as we “surrendered all worldly claims upon our daughter in the hope that she will one day belong wholly to Jesus.” Elizabeth didn’t make a peep during the dedication but instead waited until we were home and everyone wanted to see her to make her dismay known. It was her party and she wanted to cry! The picture of her with Alex in the collage is a perfect depiction of how she felt once everyone left. Note how she’s hanging on to his arm for dear life:)
And then the week happened. Elizabeth is in a major sleep regression. I’m not entirely surprised given that this week she mastered rolling over, she may have a tooth coming in, and she is in a growth spurt. I’m so glad caffeine doesn’t bother her because I have needed a lot to function. We’ve been really lucky that this hasn’t been her status quo because I’m fairly certain I would not have survived:) Needless to say we’ve all been a little tired over here!
But despite the sleepiness, life goes on. Highlights of the week included:
1. Decorating our walls. They’ve been bare for far too long and with the help of our friend Anne they are looking so much better!
2. Buying a new car seat. We went with this one knowing that we will eventually upgrade to this one. She isn’t using it yet but she had fun testing it out!
3. Playing with friends. The boys I nannied for are entirely smitten with Elizabeth. It might be the most precious thing I have ever witnessed!
4. Raking leaves. I can’t wait to cut down some of our trees. We bagged 14 bags and our lawn looks like we never raked. UGH!
5. Elizabeth does not like the leaves:) Again evidence of her personality this past week. oh my!
6. Sleeping while mamma enjoyed some girl time at my homemaking group. After 5 years we don’t learn homemaking anymore we just socialize! Note how she loves to sleep with blankie over the head…help me!
7. Picking pumpkins in the parking lot patch. Saturday night “get us out of the house” featured takeout, red box, and a trip to the mall.
8. Mercy Triumphs. Bible study for the fall and the only way I’ve been able to make it through October. I look forward to waking up early every morning just to do this study.
9. In an attempt to beautify our house, I broke out the sewing machine on Sunday and whipped up this little valence for our kitchen window. So proud of myself and my novice sewing skills!
So there you have it a glimpse into our home. This week can only be described as intense. But hearing the giggles, embracing new mercies, capturing smiles, and having a husband who keeps me laughing make the days worth enduring.
How eventful or eventless was your week? Intense?
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Andrea, I feel ya on the sleeplessness! For the past two weeks Miriam has been on a major growth spurt and she was eating every 2 hours, including at night. I thought I was going to loose my mind. Thankfully she's slowing back down and is back to sleeping well at night. Just as you start settling into a routine they throw a giant wrench in it! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteAhh...the joys of motherhood:) Thankfully she's given us a slight reprieve the last two nights...I feel like a new mommy!
DeleteThe picture of Elizabeth with her daddy is so sweet. I hope she will get back into her sleeping routine soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie! The last 2 nights she's been back but who knows what is ahead:)
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