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Saturday, July 5, 2008

My Cousin's Sweet Baby

My cousin had a her baby boy the day before her birthday-what a gift. I am headed up to Washington to see her and sweet baby Stone on August 2. My mom told my husband that maybe that would make me lose the baby fever. lol.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Baby Whisperer

When my husband and were at the library the other day this book caught my attention. "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer" by Tracy Hogg. Its funny because that is what my sister often calls me. As flattered as I am I just connect with babies. I was always talking to my babies in my classroom, whether it was newborn to five years olds. I really would rather work alone so I can really talk to my babies. When other people are in the room they would ask, "Why are you talking to her like that?! She can't understand you." LOL. Well they obviously did not see how well my classroom ran. I tried to maintain a calm composure and tell the babies what, why, and how. Well as I was reading along in this book she too has this philosophy! She says parents will often say, "Melinda why are you talking to her like that?! She is only three days old-she can't possibly understand." The author's response? "Well, we don't know that for sure, do we, luv? Imagine how terrible it would be if she does understand me and I don't talk to her." Scientist have found that newborns understand more than we ever dreamed. Even if the baby does not understand what you are saying, by talking and carrying yourself a certain way they can feel the difference. I am really looking forward to this book already!

These were all taken from July through December when she lived with her Daddy. However, it was alleged that she was unhappy, lol, can't you tell (?) so her mom's parents took her back from December 17-June 30. She was gone for Christmas and our wedding and we did not see her until April. Its one of those situation you think only happens in movies. She is now back living with us and it should be for good-God willing.

my mom's dad

trying on the dress we had customized for her for our wedding-which she did not attend

helping me babysit at my apartment

she is going to be a great big sister (I feel very blessed)

With my Dad at the museum

With my Mom

Poor Josie (the dog) she had just gotten shaved

She loves to help make dinner.

She thought this looked like a bird...lets just say it did not fly with her and we changed to pig tails.

Getting ready to go meet my parents for the first time
This is actually the first picture I have of her on the day she moved in with my husband last summer.

It occurred to me that I have not posted very many of the light of my life. I have tons and tons of pictures, it is just hard to know where to start....So here I go

My husband's facial expression would make me bark too!

one of my Mom's spoiled dogs

Umm. We don't let Charlie on the couch...I think he was a little jealous that Daddy snuggled with my Mom's dog

My husband finds it hilarious to make the Charlie think there is someone at the door. I think Charlie is really barking at my husband because he is acting so crazy! LOL. Here are some from the other night.