Well I’m back from Chicago to start the whirlwind last couple weeks of September and the month of October is already packed full of activities! And my kids aren’t even in school yet!
We celebrated Nolan’s 1st birthday with family on Saturday and my little munchkin turns 1 today! Wow! I can hardly believe that 1 year ago my sister was out here helping me with the birth of my baby. And I've yet to get is 1st year scrapbook complete!
Perhaps someday in the near future (hopefully before we finish 2008) I'll get caught up. (I can dream can't I?)
Still trying to get back into the routine of being in charge of two little people after only worrying about myself & helping my sister last week. I think I need a week just to get myself back into the swing of it. Scott, Chris & my mom did a wonderful job of taking care of the kids & holding down the fort for me. I did not even have to clean my house for Nolan's party on Saturday, just some yard clean-up.
It was obvious that Leah had missed her mommy, but I don't know if Nolan even knew I was gone? He looked at me and smiled-but still wanted Daddy to hold him and has not really cared that mom is home. Which I think is a good thing-honestly. I don't have to worry about a clingy baby this week and he is no worse from the wear for mom leaving for a week & weaning him early.
I've posted photos of his birthday party on Saturday & hope to post his stats after his doctor appt. this afternoon.
Sophie Rayne Kuehl arrived!
My niece arrived at 11:44 am on Sept. 13th. She weighs 7lbs, 5oz and is 20.5 inches long. She is so sweet & her big sister Mia is so proud! I hopped on the earliest flight I could get out of Sac (was on stand-by for a direct-but it was too full) so had to stop in San Diego then on to Chicago. I arrived in Chicago at 3:30-got my luggage & took a cab straight to the hospital.
For those that don't know-Lisa had absolutely NO idea I was coming. I had been texting Ron on his cell phone since I found out her water broke Friday night. When I arrived in Chicago-I checked my phone & saw that Ron had sent me a post-partum room #-so I know I had missed the birth :( For the record-the earlier direct flight would not have arrived in time either-she came so quick!
I met Ron's parents in the lobby of the hospital & my niece-Mia (2 1/2) came running up to me-just as my phone rang) It was Lisa! She was calling to tell me she'd had the baby & then proceeded to tell me her birth story as I followed Ron's parents upstairs and down the hospital corridors to her room. I continued to talk to her as I stood outside her door & then I asked her to repeat the baby's stats. She repeated & then I walked into the room & asked the stats again! She looked up & the look on her face was priceless! She started screaming for joy-hopped out of bed (natural-no drug labor-so she could do this) and we hugged and cried! We even had Ron & his brother teary eyed!
Lisa, Ron & Sophie will be coming home late this afternoon. Hoping to add some photos to the blog once I get some from their camera.
For those that don't know-Lisa had absolutely NO idea I was coming. I had been texting Ron on his cell phone since I found out her water broke Friday night. When I arrived in Chicago-I checked my phone & saw that Ron had sent me a post-partum room #-so I know I had missed the birth :( For the record-the earlier direct flight would not have arrived in time either-she came so quick!
I met Ron's parents in the lobby of the hospital & my niece-Mia (2 1/2) came running up to me-just as my phone rang) It was Lisa! She was calling to tell me she'd had the baby & then proceeded to tell me her birth story as I followed Ron's parents upstairs and down the hospital corridors to her room. I continued to talk to her as I stood outside her door & then I asked her to repeat the baby's stats. She repeated & then I walked into the room & asked the stats again! She looked up & the look on her face was priceless! She started screaming for joy-hopped out of bed (natural-no drug labor-so she could do this) and we hugged and cried! We even had Ron & his brother teary eyed!
Lisa, Ron & Sophie will be coming home late this afternoon. Hoping to add some photos to the blog once I get some from their camera.
My niece is coming!
My sister Lisa's water broke around 7pm Chicago time & I was at Bunko w/a friend & missed her call as well as the call from my Mom & 4 from Scott! Needless to say-I did not find out until well after 10pm that she was in labor!
I've changed my surprise flight to Chicago from Sept. 24th to today (Sept. 13th) and will be leaving in 7 hours to head out there-still surprising her! We'll attempt to keep my blog posted!
I've changed my surprise flight to Chicago from Sept. 24th to today (Sept. 13th) and will be leaving in 7 hours to head out there-still surprising her! We'll attempt to keep my blog posted!
Blessings
So over the past few months I've had several friends in my life that have had unfortunate tragedies and hardships occur in their life. Each one has made me realize how fortunate I am for the blessings that have been provided to me in my own life. And each occurance instills in me to appreciate my family and friends even more so.
For those of you who bother to read my blog-it was sent to you because I think of you often-even though we may not hear from each other and I feel truly blessed to have you as part of my life in some shape or form.
I'd like to send special prayers to Casey, Kira, Aunt Joanne, Aunt Barbara, Dad, as well as my cousins David, Corey & Ryan. And to Kay & Scott, and my long-time friend Debbi. I also send a blanket prayer to those of you who are struggling with anything in your life that I do not know about.
God Bless!
-Jill & Scott
For those of you who bother to read my blog-it was sent to you because I think of you often-even though we may not hear from each other and I feel truly blessed to have you as part of my life in some shape or form.
I'd like to send special prayers to Casey, Kira, Aunt Joanne, Aunt Barbara, Dad, as well as my cousins David, Corey & Ryan. And to Kay & Scott, and my long-time friend Debbi. I also send a blanket prayer to those of you who are struggling with anything in your life that I do not know about.
God Bless!
-Jill & Scott
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