Ms. Cathie

Ms. Cathie has cared for The Girl virtually every weekday since S. was six weeks old.  She has provided wonderful care for, and been a great influence on, S.  And Cal and I think the world of her.

Sadly, this was The Girl's last day with Cathie, who keeps babies until they're 18 months old. And while S. has another month to go, there's an opening at the new place.

I think the new place will be culture shock for my girl and me. We both just love Cathie.  She is wonderful!

First Haircut

I wanted to have The Girl's hair cut, because it's very uneven. The scraggly top is almost constantly in a bow, because it had never fallen out, and the sides and back, which had fallen out when she was four months old, are curly and cute. I took her to Susie, who cuts my hair. Cal was all in favor of it, as long as Susie "[did]n't cut any off."

So, I took S. to CarMichael's, and though she wouldn't sit in the booster seat, she was happy to sit in my lap while Susie worked.  Susie worked quickly, with S. preoccupied with a lollipop, Tinkerbell stickers, and a hot pink butterfly-covered cape, and before I knew it, my girl's curls were pulled up in two little bunches, and The Girl was saying "thank you" to Susie!

Thankfully, Susie gave me some of the product she used, so we can see how we like it.  Maybe it will be what we've been looking for, because that has been a long quest!

And also thankfully, Cal thinks Susie did a good job and didn't say anything anything about the Girl's hair being too short.  Whew!

By the way, Little Miss S. is 17 months old today...

Resolved: 2009

Long time no post, huh?

Yeah, 2008 was a rough year, Since I created this blog primarily for my mom, I just didn't have the heart to blog after her death last February...

But I'm back. In fact, this is one of my resolutions for 2009!

More later-- Miss S. is fussy and needs her mommy right now.

I'm youth, I'm joy...

Still so very far behind with the blogging, and still will catch up, but in the interim, check this out: Beth Serradet with b more creative photography has updated her website, and there are seven shots of The Girl on her Babies page!

(FYI, the partial quote used as the posting title is by James M. Barrie)

Great-grandmommy (Thanksgiving, part 3)

Probably the biggest highlight of the holiday weekend occurred when Granny, Pa, ABCD, The Girl, The Daddy, and I drove to Stratford, TX, where S. met Great Granny, her great-grandmommy. It was a very special visit, and The Daddy and I are so happy our baby and her awesome great-grandmommy were able to spend time together. We can hardly wait to return to Stratford for another visit.

I am so greatful for my precious child and for the blessings of love and family. Thanks be to God!

Family Portrait (Thanksgiving, part 2)

One of the biggest highlights of the holiday weekend was this family photograph (a million thanks to sweet Aunt Kay for snapping the pic)! It warms my heart to have this memory of these dear people who love unconditionally and who are so happy for The Daddy and me. From left to right: (standing) Uncle Bill and Aunt Anissa, (seated) cousin D., The Daddy, The Mommy, The Girl, Granny, Pa, and (kneeling) cousin C.

Gobble, Gobble! (Thanksgiving, part 1)

The Girl's first Thanksgiving was a big family occasion in Texline, TX, not to mention a huge success! We won't even factor in the fact that just moments after snapping this photo of her in an adorable "Baby's First Thanksgiving" outfit (from the Joneses!), she was covered neck-to-toes in spit-up. Yikes!

As you'd expect (especially after a change of clothes), she was the center of attention the entire weekend! (In fact, it almost seemed as though if you weren't there to see The rock star Girl, you might as well not be there! Happily, I had rock-star-by-association status, as S. is very powerful and generous.) Of course, she was a big hit with her Granny and Pa and with her great Aunt Kay. Dana and Ivy were smitten with her. As it turns out, Byron is a bit of baby monopolizer, and even Kolton wanted to hold her! Actually, everyone over toddler age held her (rock star, I'm telling you!). I think she really took to her uncles and Aunt H., and when Aunt A. met her, well, let's just say that there were tears (and not just mine!). The Girl was a big hit with her sweet cousin D., who was very helpful at diaper-changing time, when she would always help me by closing the bedroom door for "priacy."

We were so touched by everyone's love and affection for The Girl. It was a sweet reminder why we love our family so much!