Colts vs Titans

Christmas 2008

Christmas Eve Eve

Okay, so I made up a holiday but that is okay. Tomorrow is our big Christmas with Christmas day being large family gatherings. I have felt like a little kid all day... I cannot wait for Brianna to open her presents! I am way more excited about that than any presents I am going to get! I hope she has a great Christmas although I know she will not remember it, but it has to be better than last year...she slept through all the festivities! Anyway, I hope everyone has a very Merry CHRISTmas!

Ear Re-check/New Tooth

Brianna went to the doctor Friday for a re-check of her ears. I went knowing that they were still infected and was waiting for a Ear-Nose-Throat referral. The doctor told us that they looked perfect and that there was no sign of the infection. This meant a few things...1)Bobby was right...the reason she has been so grumpy is because her teeth are bothering her and...2)that he stood stronger in his faith than I did. We prayed a few Sundays ago with some elders at church about her ears and I did not stand fast in what I should have known would be the outcome...luckily Bobby did. How come I cannot seem to fully believe and trust that he always has our best interest in mind and will come through? Unlike a lot of people I have proof of this and I still stumble!
On another note...Brianna has finally cut her third tooth...with three more coming in anytime. Poor thing...her gums must be pretty sore! She has also started throwing kisses this week. It is sooo cute.

Growing Up

Well, I think Brianna is officially weaned. She has not nursed since Saturday and seems okay with it as long as Daddy gets her up. It went a lot easier than I thought it would. The doctor and every book/web article I have read recommended starting with the morning feeding. Of course, my little girl has to be different. She very easily stopped nursing at night and would even follow me when she saw me getting her cup of milk ready. The morning was a different story. As soon as she got into bed with me all she wanted to do was nurse. Now, Daddy gets her up with a cup of milk and holds her for a little bit then she comes into our bedroom where I usually can be found at 6:30 in the morning. I am sad...I miss our special cuddle time, but it is nice to have my body back to myself. Unfortunately, my body has not recognized she no longer needs my milk...leaving me a little uncomfortable!

Round Two

Okay, first let me apologize for waiting so long to post pictures from Brianna's party. It seems like there are not enough hours in the day anymore! Anyway, we took Brianna back to the doctor yesterday for her second ear infection in 6.5 weeks! Poor girl! I knew she was fussy, but I didn't know if that was because her top four teeth look like they could come in anytime, if it was because she had a cold or if it was because Daddy was out of town...I just knew something was not right. So we took her to the doctor and he said one ear was inflamed and the other had a lot of fluid behind it. He said if she keeps getting infections like this she is going to need tubes! I feel so bad for her! I know what she is going through...I had tubes when I was six and my right ear drum reconstructed when I was about 10. I hope that she is not heading down the same road I went. Please pray for a complete healing in her ears. Thank you!

1st Birthday Party

12 Month Portraits