Imitation

Nina Kate has been copying us more and more. Yesterday I saw her kicking my shoes. When I examined further I realized she was trying to put them on her feet. Today she tried toting her block sorter around like a purse.

Wednesday, March 23 - Book Reading

"Livin' is like pourin' water out of a tumbler into a dang Coca-Cola bottle. If'n you skeered you cain't do it, you cain't. If'n you say to yoreself, 'By dang, I can do it!' then, by dang, you won't slosh a drop."

So it is a well known fact that I "hate" reading. The truth is I don't mind it if it's a good book. I'm just extremely picky. You see, I don't like a book to be too good. I dislike being sucked into a fantasy world. I dislike that feeling of when you put a book down and the real world seems all fuzzy, foreign, and it's almost painful. I realize this is the reason many people like to read. They like the escape. They like exiting this atmosphere and dancing among the stars, and they don't mind the pain of reentry.

Another thing I hate about reading is crying. My sister gave me the book "Cold Sassy Tree" when I saw her a few weeks ago. Well Dear Sister, only a few chapters into this book and I was soaking up tissues. However, I do like the book a lot. And today I wanted to share this quote from it. Two summers ago I did a Bible study on Esther with some precious young ladies, and I gained a new perspective on conquering fear. Since then I have tried to live not being "skeered." I really liked this quote and it reminded me to not let fear control my life or heart.

Tuesday, March 22

Okay, so I tend to write in clumps. So this was the entry I intended to post on Tuesday, but here I am writing it on Thursday. Sigh.

Nina took her first steps on Sunday!!! She has been having us walk her all around the house holding onto our fingers for awhile now, but Sunday at hockey I turn around and I see her walking away from the bleachers with a bag of grapes in her hand. I suppose the item was too precious to crawl with. She made it about 4 or 5 steps before losing her balance. Since then she has taken a few steps like this every day, but she is still pretty wobbly.

On a separate note, she seems to be getting cuter every day. Lately, I just stare at her and smile. She is becoming so grown up. I'm also getting excited to meet this new bundle of fun God is sending us.

Breakfast Beggin'

This morning when I went to get Nina out of her crib she instantly started signing and saying "more, more." Knowing she was hungry, I had David feed her a bowl of yogurt and fruit while I made breakfast for us big kids. By the time the Husband and I sat down to our fried eggs she was all done and on the floor playing. When she saw me eating she started crying at my feet for some of my food. I said, "are you begging like a dog?" She looked up at me and replied, "woof, woof!"

it's back!!!

So a few months ago I started playing an extremely addictive facebook game. I played nonstop. I would play all during nap time and sometimes when Nina Kate was awake. She would play with her toys and crawl around and I would steal off to the laptop to send colorful balls whizzing through an Aztecan jungle of combos and chains. I even caught up with the Husband and surpassed him. I was finally beating him at a game besides Dr. Mario and it infuriated him. Oh what delight! I played for 2 weeks incessantly until I finally decided to rid myself of the addiction for the sake of my neglected house and child. I quit cold turkey and hadn't touched it since...

Well, I overheard a hockey friend of David's challenging him in Zuma and I felt the itch. All I can say is, the external mouse has been stolen from the upstairs computer and my fingers have been busily clicking during nap-time today. Oh Laundry, I do hear you calling to be folded. Oh Counters, I see your crumbs. Oh Sunshine, your rays are tempting. But David is still winning and there are only a few hours left before this week's winner will be crowned. Just one more game.

Family Walk

Last night David returned from hockey by 10. We decided to enjoy the night air. So we put the monitor on full volume on the front step and we went for a little stroll. We joked about putting the cat on a leash and taking him with us. To our great amusement, Oliver walked with us the entire time. He would fall back and then dart to catch up or he would run along at the same pace as us, but he stayed within about 10 feet of David and I the entire time.

Hockey Husband

Yes! Another use of an alliteration!

David is going to Knoxville next weekend to play in an indoor hockey tournament. So this Thursday he had a hockey game as usual, and then last night he went to practice for the tournament. So I have been given a lot of "me" time. Thursday night I was feeling like a fat pregnant blob. When I was pregnant with Nina Kate I did yoga almost every week and I would go to the gym and do elliptical machines, stretches, and occasional weight lifting. Well this pregnancy I have done nothing except lift a 28 pound baby every day and walk in the mall and grocery store. Also, this boy is growing and he is so much lower than Nina Kate. His position makes me feel heavier for some reason and he seems more in the way. So Thursday night I was feeling sorry for myself sitting on the couch with my computer in hand and I decided to find a yoga dvd via netflix instant. Wow am I out of shape! I couldn't hold downward facing dog for more than a few breaths! But it felt so good to use my body and Baby Boy loved it! He was moving all around. Going to try to incorporate this in my life more often.