Well, I'm a little late in updating this, but we welcomed our little Aleah Paige on August 28th @ 11:09 p.m. She was a whopping 9 lbs and 20 inches long. She's healthy and thriving and our other girls are just thrilled to have a little baby in house.
Isn't she adorable?
And here she is at 2 weeks old . . .
This Friday, she'll be 6 weeks old already.
As for the other girls . . . well life is always an adventure when you have children.
Maddy got her pinky finger caught on her bunk bed last Thursday. After spending four hours in the emergency room, we arrived home with ten stitches. She was a trooper. She barely cried when the whole thing happened and she didn't whine or cry when they put stitches in her finger. I was so proud of my big girl. The wound seems to be healing ok and we'll make another trip to the doctor next week to have the stitches removed.
Her asthma is becoming more of an issue during this flu season. It seems that she keeps a cough and congestion. We've got her on several medications and we're working closely with the allergist to try to get a handle on what our next step should be - they've mentioned allergy shots. We'll go back for another evaluation November 1st. We are praying that God will guide our decisions and make it clear what path we should take regarding her treatment.
Maddy is attending half days at the local Christian school. I was so surprised when they sent her home with cursive tracings. When we questioned the teachers, we were told that they teach the children cursive writing first because it's easier. Who knew? I really enjoy that she is being challenged on a daily basis. I love to hear all the new songs she's learning. Even more than that, it does a Mama's heart good to hear her little girl quote scripture. She's having a great time and her teachers say she is doing really well. They remark how she smiles all of the time.
Lacy is well . . . Lacy. With Maddy spending half days at school, Lacy is bored stiff. She's had Maddy to entertain her from birth. Now, I'm occupied with the baby and Lacy can't seem to learn to play on her own. It's tough being the middle child. But, she's making the adjustment and I'm trying to take some extra time with her. She's learning lots from her big sister. Maddy comes home from school and teaches Lacy what she has learned that day.
She is enjoying being Mama's little helper. She likes to make sure that I'm taking care of the baby properly. I'm constantly told by her "The baby needs her pacifier." Oh yes m'am, she keeps track of everything I do. I'm not supposed to move little Aleah without telling her where, when and how. I do enjoy watching her love on her little sister. It's nice to see her in the "big sister" capacity now.
As for me, I'm doing well. I'm overwhelmed sometimes, but all in all, I'm happy. That little baby is the best thing ever! And my two big girls - well, they're lots of fun too. I look at all three of them and know that I have been blessed far beyond what I ever deserved. The Lord is so good.
As for Hubby, he's working, working, working. I really do wish he could spend less time working and more time doing some things that he really enjoys. He's a trooper, too. He puts up with all the emotions of a house full of women. He's grown so much as a father and a husband. I've really enjoyed watching him evolve. And when I look at him I do thank God that he was chosen just for me. I think we are a good pair.
I'm working heavily on the new Pilot Wives Club website. I hope to have it live within the month. Also, I'm working on my application to graduate school. I'm looking at starting in January. So, lots to do and little time to do it.
Right now, though . . . I'm just soaking Miss Aleah Paige in -- holding her, loving on her, kissing her and just being with her. So, if you don't see a lot of me here on the blog, just know I'm putting my time to good use and loving on my family.
Blessings!
