Wow, it has been a long time since my last (and only) post! Since that time we have added a new addition to our home - Matthew David Paul McConnell. Matthew was due July 2nd but came a bit early due to some medical complications on my part. At my 39 week doctor's appointment my ob decided that my high blood pressure was too much of a risk to continue the pregnancy any longer. We were admitted on Monday, June 28th and Matthew was FINALLY born on Tuesday, June 29th at 5:51 a.m. mountain time. It was an INCREDIBLY arduous labor and delivery and I was just about ready to beg them to tie my tubes by the end of it. :-) I won't go into details...but it made my daughter's 25 hour long labor look like a cake-walk.
Nonetheless...our little miracle entered our lives that day. From the beginning Matty has been the most pleasant, docile, happy child that I have ever met. (And from working in a daycare for 5 years, day camp for 3 years, and teacher for 5 years...I've experienced A LOT of kids/babies). He is SUCH a blessing to our family. He has an infectious smile for anyone he meets and adores being held and cuddled. His sister HATED being held so I had really hoped that this baby would be my easy-going, cuddle-bug. Mission accomplished. I live for his smiles, coos, happy baby noises, and laughter!
His sister didn't know QUITE what to do with him at first. She was mildly curious about him...which quickly turned to jealousy and rejection for a few days...and then to loving adoration. Once she realized he was in our home "to stay" she decided to completely fulfill her role as "big sister". Now, she loves to go see him in his crib 1st thing in the morning, call out his name, tickle him, help give him a bath, get a diaper...and when he has a dirty diaper - it's like Christmas has come early for her. She TEARS down the hallway to the kitchen to get a rag (we don't use wipes to save money and also b/c my kids are allergic to them). She has been a great helper to me - even at the early age of just 2 years old. One day early on, when I was home by myself with the 2 kids and wondering how I'd make it through the day with an 8 week old and a newly turned 2-year-old, Matty had a major blowout. He needed a whole new outfit and I was exhausted. I muttered, "Oh great. Now I have to get a whole new outfit upstairs!" I finished cleaning him up and stripping him down...to realize that my little "shadow" had disappeared. I started calling for her, thinking she was off in another room getting into trouble. As I started walking through the house, I saw her gingerly making her way down the stairs, the BIGGEST smile in the world on her face...and a new outfit for Matty in her outstretched hand. I burst into tears and gave her the biggest hug...she was my superhero that day.
I love seeing how they continue to interact with each other - especially as Matty continues to grow and is now recognizing his big sister's voice. He is mesmerized by her and she delights in entertaining him. Can't wait to record more adventures with my two amazing kiddos! Stay tuned!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
An Introduction to Caelynn
I always secretly mocked those "professional Moms" - you know, the ones that carry a secret aresenal in their purses full of wipes, tissues, medicine, thermometers, books, immunization records, snacks, juice boxes, extra change of clothes for every child in the playgroup...yeah, those ones. And yet...I sit here as a mother myself now...and do my best to emulate those women. My true desire now...to be the best mother I can possibly be while trapped in this human (and somewhat saggy and stretched out) body.
Being Caelynn's Mommy has been the most life changing thing I have ever gone through. She has changed my life in every possible way...and for the better. I adore her. She has become my best friend. She can make me smile when no one else can. I cry at seeing how independent she is becoming and how much she changes in such a short amount of time. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing so much, even though I have the PRIVILEGE of being able to stay home with her each day. I feel guilty for checking facebook or writing an email or cleaning the house or doing some more laundry when I feel like I should be playing with her 24/7.
It amazes me that from the day she was born, she has been so unique. As she was LITERALLY being delivered, the nurse said, "You've got a feisty one here!" Caelynn has always marched to the beat of her own drum. From the moment she was born, she has been alert, curious, and interested in life. She was the most alert newborn - not so much crying but keeping those eyes wide open and exploring everything going on around her. At home, instead of sleeping all of the time like a newborn, she loved to be propped up in her boppy pillow and looking around. She wasn't a big fan of being held or cuddled - she wanted to be placed on the couch so she could see everything happening around her. Today, she isn't much of a cuddler. She is busy from the moment she opens her eyes until the moment they finally close in sleep. She doesn't like to be in one place for very long. She adores running around, finding new toys, and exploring new things (usually my kitchen cabinets and other things I don't want her in ;-)). She gives kisses and hugs in her own time. She can be very loving and must always be equal - if she gives Daddy a kiss or hug, Mommy must get one as well and vice versa. She loves to be outside, no matter how cold, and enjoys talking NON-STOP all the time. Most of the time I have no idea what she is saying, but she is so desperate to communicate and I can't wait until we can carry on full conversations about things!
She is a friendly child that enjoys people. She has no qualms about going up to someone she doesn't know and being picked up. She's never given me a hard time about putting her in the nursery or leaving her with someone she doesn't really know. She is still learning to share but we're working on it. :-) She is incredibly independent and reverse-psychology doesn't work on her. She only does something if she really wants to. She takes after her Mommy - independent, stubborn, and strong-willed. We pray every night that she will grow to be a God-honoring young woman.
She is my best friend and, outside of my salvation, I have never been given a more precious gift. Can't wait to post her adventures in the months and years to come! :-)
Being Caelynn's Mommy has been the most life changing thing I have ever gone through. She has changed my life in every possible way...and for the better. I adore her. She has become my best friend. She can make me smile when no one else can. I cry at seeing how independent she is becoming and how much she changes in such a short amount of time. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing so much, even though I have the PRIVILEGE of being able to stay home with her each day. I feel guilty for checking facebook or writing an email or cleaning the house or doing some more laundry when I feel like I should be playing with her 24/7.
It amazes me that from the day she was born, she has been so unique. As she was LITERALLY being delivered, the nurse said, "You've got a feisty one here!" Caelynn has always marched to the beat of her own drum. From the moment she was born, she has been alert, curious, and interested in life. She was the most alert newborn - not so much crying but keeping those eyes wide open and exploring everything going on around her. At home, instead of sleeping all of the time like a newborn, she loved to be propped up in her boppy pillow and looking around. She wasn't a big fan of being held or cuddled - she wanted to be placed on the couch so she could see everything happening around her. Today, she isn't much of a cuddler. She is busy from the moment she opens her eyes until the moment they finally close in sleep. She doesn't like to be in one place for very long. She adores running around, finding new toys, and exploring new things (usually my kitchen cabinets and other things I don't want her in ;-)). She gives kisses and hugs in her own time. She can be very loving and must always be equal - if she gives Daddy a kiss or hug, Mommy must get one as well and vice versa. She loves to be outside, no matter how cold, and enjoys talking NON-STOP all the time. Most of the time I have no idea what she is saying, but she is so desperate to communicate and I can't wait until we can carry on full conversations about things!
She is a friendly child that enjoys people. She has no qualms about going up to someone she doesn't know and being picked up. She's never given me a hard time about putting her in the nursery or leaving her with someone she doesn't really know. She is still learning to share but we're working on it. :-) She is incredibly independent and reverse-psychology doesn't work on her. She only does something if she really wants to. She takes after her Mommy - independent, stubborn, and strong-willed. We pray every night that she will grow to be a God-honoring young woman.
She is my best friend and, outside of my salvation, I have never been given a more precious gift. Can't wait to post her adventures in the months and years to come! :-)
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