Sunday, July 24, 2011

5 more months

As most of you know by now, we are expecting another little one in December (surprise!) Last week we had our first prenatal appointment here in the US. It was nice to actually be able to make conversation with the nurses, ask questions, etc. My good friend, Jenny, had recommended the OB doctor to me and I was very pleased. She was super nice and understanding. Plus she had some good insight on our future decision between having another vaginal delivery or cesarean. Glad we have time to think about that.

We have about five months left of being our little family with just Katy Jo. To me, this is the biggest thing I think about when contemplating the new baby. The fact that my precious Katy Jo will soon be a big sister and not the little baby. This, for good reason, makes me a little bit sad. In my own controlled plans, I had envisioned loving just Katy Jo for quite some time, giving her all of our attention and well, basically just spoiling that little cutie. :)

I hope this new blessing will not automatically require Katy Jo to grow up quicker. And I also plan on trying my very best to show equal love to each baby. No favorites here. I'm sure once the new baby does arrive, I will be overwhelmed with plenty of love to go around. But, for now, I'm focused on my only child. :)

Monday, July 11, 2011

my little walker

Ever since we came home Katy Jo has been perfecting her walking. This past week she has gotten really good. She is pretty steady on her feet, but the funny thing is she still holds her arms either straight out in front of her (like Frankenstein) or out to her side. So funny to watch!

I've been trying to document what she has been up to...




Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The Tables Have Turned

Over the last ten years my parents have said multiple goodbyes to me and my sisters when we've moved, to Belton, College Station, Nyack, Fairfax, Gainesville and Kandern, Germany. They have helped prepare us by packing, shopping and even driving us to some of these locations. They have come out to the driveway of their Houston home and waved goodbye until we couldn't see them anymore. Three summer ago, one after another, all three of us sisters left town for good. At that time I had no idea how hard that must have been for my mom and dad. They have always been the ones staying, wishing safe travels and hugging away sad goodbyes.

Yesterday, the tables turned and my parents are no longer the ones left behind. In the midst of a crazy morning which included professional cleaners and movers in my parents' home, telling my sweet Bonnie (who had flown in for one last visit) I would see her soon, and trying to help my mom with all the many last minute things ... I had to say goodbye to the ones who were always there for me. Now it was their time to leave.

Thanks to retirement, today they will embark on the adventure of driving to Virginia to begin the next chapter of their lives.

Safe travels, Mom and Dad.