Oh the cuteness

There are some things going on that I'm not sure that I'm ready to blog about, but I will ask that you pray for J's health. We think he will be fine, but prayers are all any of us can do right now.

So. What to blog about? My pretty, pretty girl. Replete with photos.

We dressed the Girl up in a Santa suit we got for the Boy way back when. She is so cute!

Sweet and Smiley:














Serious:














Lickin' Lemons and Liking it:














I love all her smiles, but this is one of my favorites. She looks like she knows a secret when she does it.

Labels: girl

WANTED: The Nibbler

Wanted for: biting then laughing at pain caused

Arch enemy of: Breastfeeding mother

Possible disguises: Extreme cuteness, frequent gummy grins, occasional pouting faces, infrequent crying

Other information: Can frequently be found in the company of Mr. No Nap

The Nibbler and Mr. No Nap spotted together

Labels: girl

I have to admit

I was very disappointed when I found out that our second child would be a girl. I had myself convinced that I was going to be surrounded by boys my entire life and was just fine with that. The Boy was so very cuddly and sweet and I wanted that again. Basically, I knew boys and was having trouble imagining having a girl. The unknown was a fear.

Of course, I wouldn't trade her for the world now. No, she's not a particularly snuggly baby and there is a fair amount of drama even at five-and-a-half months (I detest the phrase "save the drama for your mama" because I do not want the drama any more than you do, trust me). But she is so very pretty and can already entertain herself for a few minutes and she so loves her brother. The Boy might not realize it, but I think a sister is the best gift we ever gave him.

And the clothes are really, really fun.

Labels: girl, guilt

I love baby shoes

While I was pregnant, all those months ago, I couldn't wait to put my baby girl in all the cute shoes that I got for her. They were on clearance, natch, since babies don't really need shoes for anything other than warmth and there are socks for that. Seriously, I love in South Texas and it just isn't that cold. But a little online shoe place had a huge clearance sale so I bought shoes. And love them.

And there are a bunch that she hasn't worn. Not because they aren't cute or that they don't fit or even that it isn't cold enough. It has been in the 30's and 40's at night and is therefore downright chilly in the mornings as I take the Boy to school. She doesn't wear shoes simply because I can never remember to put them on her lovely little feet.

Labels: clothes, girl

Well, well, well

So, I have someone I'd like you to meet. Presenting to you, the Girl:



Yes, she'd five months old and yes, I feel bad that I haven't blogged about her yet. I have no excuse. You know, other than the new mother thing, but it's not an excuse.

Everything is wonderful here. The Boy loves the Girl without reservation and took a photo of her to school for show-and-tell as something for which he is thankful. It's hard to blog when you are so happy because you don't want to brag. I think that's something I need to get over.

Labels: boy, girl