22 weeks...& new creations!

One more week until Thanksgiving!  November is going by so fast...but I think it's because we have an earlier Thanksgiving this year.  

Anyway, I'm sick.  Again.  Twice in about a month.  That's never happened to me before.  Yuck.  My nose is raw because I'm so stuffy (pretty picture, I know).  And my throat is so scratchy!  On top of that, my stomach is upset.  Once again I'm trying not to get Jovie sick, especially the week before she visits her grandparents in California. 

So nervous about another long trek home - 10 hours...if the baby didn't need to stop to eat and get her diaper changed.  We're in for a long drive!  

In the meantime, I've been super busy working on new patterns.  For week 22 I just have these pictures...for now.  My model was fussy and went right to sleep.  I might post a few more this week that I've taken...and also of my latest patterns to keep my little one warm this winter (boots, hats, and mittens). 

Daddy and Mommy are Californians, so we're always freezing.  Jovie will be more used to the cold than her parents!

But either way, she's ready for it.

5 months.

My big girl just keeps on growing!  And she's got such personality.  She certainly enjoys babbling if you talk to her.  But if she's not in a talking mood, she'll still give you the biggest grin!

Believe it or not, Jovie isn't really sleeping through the night.  With me home, I think she thinks she can eat anytime she wants.  When I was working, she slept a good 5 hours.  Right now she's eating every three hours, morning - noon - and night.

I've been told to let her cry it out.  I'm not ready yet.  Maybe when she gets to six months...but maybe not.  It's seriously like politics (I hope you voted, by the way!).  When it comes to mommy-land there always seems to be two schools of thoughts and you're on one side or the other.

Cloth diapers or disposable?  Baby food or home-made?  Babywise or Happiest Baby on the Block?  Attachment parenting or not?

Ahh!  I'm still trying to find where I stand on everything because this is my first little one...but I really think in the end it's different for every child - because every child is different!  By the way, I really suggest clicking those links above and finding out for yourself where you stand if you're a mom or going to be one!  Both have helpful stuff!

Jovie is also...umm...tooting a lot more.  The other day we were in Target and we're sure it lasted a good minute (non-stop).  Such a little lady!

She loves our dog, Tobias!  Even though Tobias is still feeling a little left out lately.  They'll be best of friends when she gets a bit older!  I'll have to get a picture of them together.

She smiles so much, not only with me and Rhett, but with other people.  Supposedly, the 'stranger-danger' phase comes in a little later.

Still no teeth, but she certainly likes to suck on her teether and Sophie the giraffe.  I bet she starts teething in a couple weeks when we go home to see the grandparents!

She still isn't on any solids.  Our pediatrician recommended she wait until 6 months so that she doesn't develop any food allergies.  Though, she certainly is interested in our food...and we'll do our best to hold out until 6 months, but might have to bring out the oatmeal a little bit earlier.

Anyways, the following pictures were taken yesterday (when she actually turned 5 months)...but I realize I forgot the little sticker and it was already dark..so I didn't have time to put it on.  So I snapped a quick one with her 5 months sticker (which you can find on etsy by the way).

Update.

I just wanted to update everyone on how I'm doing post working-world.  Well, I'm still in the working-world.  BUT, I'm getting much more sleep.

I'm working at the nursery, where I'm blessed to be able to take Jovie.  I'm also continually blogging for a real estate company - and still learning the ropes there.  I'm taking pictures.  And..I've put up my etsy shop! Sounds crazy, but I do those things during normal business hours...and Jovie is always with me!

In the meantime, since quitting, I have much more patience with Jovie and with Rhett...but I admit, I'm still working on it.  I still get upset if we don't get things done on our to-do list.  

That's because...the news world is a world of getting things done...now.  You're always on deadline because you're going on TV whether you're ready or not.  I've had that mentality for about 4 years now, if not before then...throughout college as I was preparing for a job.  

I hope Jovie doesn't develop that same characteristic - always go, go, go.  I'll be honest, I make myself so busy I hardly do quiet times with God, lest I need something.  I find I always pray when I need something, so when I don't need something...I'm almost embarrassed to come to Him.  And because I'm so used to things being on deadline, when God doesn't answer right away, I get frustrated.  That just sounds ugly coming out...but it's the truth and I know God loves me even though I have that issue.  We all have issues.  I'm working on it though, I promise.

I hope that soon I'll be able to slow down mentally.  Meanwhile, Jovie isn't slowing down because she's growing up SO fast! 

 

Today, I'm thankful for God's grace.  I know I need it.

21 weeks.

Every year after Halloween, Rhett and I get into the holiday spirit.  That's not to say we go straight to thinking about Christmas...we love Thanksgiving, too.  But, we DO get out the Christmas lights.  

No, we don't have the tree out yet or anything.  But we love the lights, and don't think they just have to be out during the month of December.

And Jovie was FASCINATED.  Although, she kept trying to put them in her mouth - much like her foot.

And..she still doesn't enjoy being on her tummy.  She might not cry as often, but she rolls over RIGHT AWAY.  But I caught her a couple of times sitting up on her tummy...and then I caught her a couple of times starting as she started to roll.

So, officially, Happy Holidays everyone!

P.S.  Today I'm thankful for my joyful baby.  Jovie was the perfect name for her.