I have a returning thought of needing to put more effort towards recording our daily family life. I always answer that thought with, “I don’t have time.”
I think this is something I will regret if I don’t do it now. So here is to starting again! I hope. ☺️
When Justin left Monday morning he told me he didn’t have any breaks until late afternoon. That didn’t sound like it would work very well for my day. I was bummed as it was Valentines and wanted to connect at some point that day. The younger two and I headed to town with the intent to purchase a treat and leave it on his desk with a note. The bakery I planned to buy from was closed. We headed to Red Apple and found Justin just getting out of his pickup in the parking lot. What a serendipitous moment! We decided to quickly go on a walk back at the campus together. It wasn’t long, but truly joyful to get to spend a short amount of time together on Valentines! Beth and Jimmy enjoyed it too.
It has been cold enough most of the winter that the girls have been able to play on the ice in the canal. It was not this way last winter. We only got one weekend or so previously.
Our house is full of Valentines Candy from school parties. It seems many classmates gave multiple items, not just a single Valentine. I am asked a couple times a day, “What color is my tongue?” I told her she looked like a lizard!
This boy turned four months last weekend. What can I say about him?
He brings an incredible amount of joy to each person in our family. Snuggling and talking to him helps each of us live in the present and remember to smile!
He is doing well grabbing things with his hands. He has found his voice and loves to squeal and talk or get mom’s attention when he isn’t happy.
Loves to be outside and take baths.
Has changed from being a newborn to an older baby as he aged from 3-4 months.
Has great head control and likes to ride in the baby pack facing out.
One day Natalie came home later than her sisters. When she walked in he just laughed and cooed at her. He seems to really enjoy talking to her.
We can’t imaging life with out him. Having him has shifted our world dramatically and there have been hard things, but equally or more wonderful things.
Happy four months Jimmy Jim!
