Sweet Abby

It’s amazing how quickly you can fall in love with a child.  Abby is just so sweet especially now that she smiles a lot more often.  She’s making cooing noises and almost what seems like a laugh.  

Last night she slept for 6 1/2 hours….it was like heaven especially since the night before she was [...]

So what do I do all day long?

Whoever said being a full-time mom is easy is CRAZY!!  Yesterday, I made curtains, managed to take a shower, and played with our new camera for Abby.  In between, I fed, changed, rocked, and walked Abby.  I find that I am NOT very efficient with tasks anymore.  I can’t finish one without interruptions and then [...]

Pics from Zambia

My sweet niece

Andrea with Ireen

SO happy

I see you!

Electricity Shortages?

So I was talking to my parents today and the first thing my dad says is “If we lose our connection, it’s because they are cutting off electricity for hours at a time here”. About 10 minutes into our conversation, sure enough, the connection was gone. Unfortunately, for them, it is 4:30, time for dinner. [...]

Slander

When I am in a situation where confrontation is taking place and I am being lied about, I am not quite sure how to approach this.  At times, I feel really defensive and I want to clear up the “misunderstanding” or blatant slander against me.  We are, after all, supposed to love truth.  At the [...]

Glucose Tolerance Test

The glucose tolerance test sucks! I didn’t think I had to have it in the first place but then there I am being called in for it. They really have a way to convince young mothers “It is for your baby….you do want to be healthy for your baby, don’t you? Do [...]