So, sorry to keep all two of you who read our blog waiting:) We have been needing to write, but lacking in time and/or interesting topics. So, Justin fell asleep on the couch and I am taking this time to blog for us:) Forgive me for my rambling, but i am quite the talker, and Anna just doesn't talk back yet!
Anna turned 9 months old today! Yeah daughter!!! *inside joke* So, she is just getting over a double ear infection and is oh so much fun! We went to the biannual Becky Brooks Recycled kids consignment sale and got some adorable sundresses and jumpers for her to wear this spring and summer. She is now so ginormous that she is wearing 18mos clothing!! She must get her tall, thin stature from me, surely not from the Stichter side:) Anyway, some of the clothes still had tags on them and they are all so stylish! Now I just have to get in shape and go shopping so I can keep up with the little fashionista:) SMILEYS!!! Where is my husband to keep me accountable? Back to Anna, she is starting to say some words... This morning while i was changing her diaper, she waved to me and said Ba Ba! translation: bye bye? So cute! She also said on the phone to justin: HA DA while waving. translation: Hi dad! She loves to dance and shake her little groove thang. Its funny now, but give her 15 years and Dad won't be laughing..
She loves to read books and turn the pages by herself and has started to point at things, although not to communicate, just because she can point now.
So, what about me? Not much really exciting about me... I am still trying to fall into some rhythm where I can manage to keep the house clean, stocked with groceries and meals, pay bills, play with and take care of Anna and then find time for me to shower, get dressed, sometimes run on the treadmill, lift handweights... I feel like sometimes I lose myself in the shuffle. I do get out and spend time with friends from time to time, but I feel like my main focus right now has to be Justin and Anna and I am doing a pretty good job of that. I know that just like Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament says, "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven." The birds sang it well too:) So, right now is my season to enjoy being a mom and wife. I feel really blessed that I have the luxury to be with anna everyday and see her grow and change. I just have to find a way to manage my time better. I have found a new hobby/business venture. Making bows.... Can you tell I went to Baylor? I have put these cute bows in Anna's hair since she was tiny or relatively tiny... and my neighbor Gail said, "We should try and make our own to match their outfits!" So, while Justin was on his last visit to Canada and we were going to be snowed in I got the supplies and taught myself the bow trade:) They are super cute and inexpensive and so we may actually sell them! We'll see where it takes us. I plan to give some as gifts to friends and family too!
Justin plans on posting about his latest project under construction and including pictures so stay tuned... I am so proud of him! He is also trying to juggle his new role as a dad with being a project architect, husband, friend etc... I think he's doing a pretty good job. Its amazing how God gives parents such different strengths. He can get her to sleep like no other, he is a very consistent and patient disciplinarian...(just saying no and deterring her), and I am thankful for him. So, well. Not much else to say now except, warm weather better come soon! We need some sunshine:)