jealous?

We haven't ever really had a jealous sibling...until now. Avila is a complete Mama's girl. I was always a little worried how she was going to handle adding another one to the mix. And, she pretty much responded exactly how I had envisioned. There are times that she loves Baby Miles a ton...but there are times where she just pretends that he doesn't exist, and just wants Mama time. This is usually when it's time to nurse the little guy. She doesn't like nursing. Nighttime is a little rough. Embarrassingly, she is still in our bed. Luckily, we have a California King, but still, she's in our bed regardless of the size. Yes, she is 2 and a half. She hates that I can't cuddle with her at night when I am feeding the baby. And, I admit, I feel awful that I can't just cuddle with her all night long. Which is probably the reason that she is still in our bed to begin with! But, she's adjusting. She sometimes even asks to hold and kiss the baby. Babysteps...

He's here!

Introducing

Miles Adam Christensen

January 21, 2014

8:36 PM

9 pounds 5 ounces

21 inches long

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Macie sews!

Macie is a crafty little girl. She loves anything and everything craft related. She is always cutting paper to make things or just planning her next craft. She has talked about not having enough Barbie clothes. When I told her that Momo used to make her own Barbie clothes, she decided that she wanted to learn to sew. She originally had planned for this summer, but Santa surprised her earlier and got her a little sewing machine just her size. Adam was a bit skeptical. He thinks she is going to sew her fingers, because he is certain that a needle went through his finger when he was little. But, I'm pretty sure that the needle went through his finger by him actually putting it under the needle and stepping on the pedal. You would have to actually work for that! I'm pretty confident that she will be fine. 

She asked for her first sewing lesson. We sewed a pillow. I threaded the needle for her and used the pedal while she guided the fabric. She did really well. A lot better than I did in seventh grade Home Ec! And now she has a pillow on her bed that she sewed, and she is quite proud of it! 

I'm excited that she is so excited about it! I'm sure there will be many more "lessons" and she'll eventually learn more than me, I don't know much! I just call Mom! But, it's a fun thing for her and I to do. 

Maybe I'll start making her make her own clothes!

It's time.

Well, not really. I wish it was time, but this little baby has other plans, apparently. My due date is on Saturday, but, sadly, I can go two weeks past that, technically. I honestly don't think I physically/emotionally can, however. This little babe needs to come out! For one, I don't think I can stretch any more.And second, I am so uncomfortable that I can't sleep for longer than like 3 hours a night without being in tears. So, it's time. 

Any time you're ready, you can come out. We're ready for you!

2014

With a new year comes new possibilities, and maybe new beginnings for this poor neglected, well thought of blog. Seriously, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think to myself, "I'm going to blog about that", and then I never do. facebook and instagram are just so instant. I don't have to actaully be sitting down and consciously thinking about posting something there...I just do it at the stoplight, or while waiting for kids at school. 

I know my audience has dwindled. BUT, there are important family members who don't have facebook or instagram, or who check their e-mail enough to get glimpses of my kids lives as often since we live so far away! And, for them, I want to try that much harder to update more frequently. Maybe just once a month, but something that captures my family and what we do. 

{New Years Eve 2013. Please ignore that I look like death. Remember, I am about 12 months...give or take a few months...pregnant! ;-)}

Here's to the New Year!!