He's not always this peaceful when laying on his tummy, believe me, but today...he loved it! Such a sweet little guy...we are blessed!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Rest.
Rest. That's what today was for me. Without a doubt, one of the most relaxing days I've had in a very long time. I can't explain it, really, but if I'm ever again asked what a relaxing day would look like for me, I'm going to describe this one.
It wasn't exactly filled with people, but I certainly wasn't alone; it wasn't chalk full of activities, but there was plenty to do; it wasn't a nice, warm day, but it wasn't freezing either. It was perfectly in between...on all of those.
The highlights of my day:
-breakfast with my most of my brood (Daddy and Neil were gone for much of the day...but that's NOT why it was so great!) as well as some of Hoffbeast's extended family
-swimming with the gang...Rex and Beth got some mama swimming lessons, and they both are a little closer to being confident swimmers.
-mandatory rest time (Translation: Rex worked on the computer doing a project for school while Mama, Beth, Tom, and Bart zonked out!) with a Cosby Show marathon in the background .
-playground time and the return of Dad and Neil. During this time, I had Bart in the baby carrier and youtubed/listened/sang to whatever Steven Curtis Chapman song happened to come to mind.
-dinner (pizza delivered from Dominos which, by the way, is MUCH better than it used to be...their revamp is actually working, I think!), bedtime, and snuggles in our hotel room, all while watching the Cardinals beat the Red Sox in Game 3 of the World Series.
-late-night hangout time with my SIL, BIL, and two nieces from England.....a wonderful way to end a lovely day.
-shower. Yes, that counts as a highlight....I have five children, people!
Interspersed throughout, of course, was nursing Bo, sticking my tongue out at him (That's his favorite playtime activity!), and putting him down for his naps. That, and watching the big kids interacting so well with him. Rex has made up a song that helps him calm down, and he loves walking around with him, growing more confident by the day. Neil is my go-to bottle-feeding expert...he is great at it! Beth sits next to him and sings sweetly, and she loves to draw for him..."scribble scrabbles" are his favorite, of course! Tom would kiss him all day if I'd let him...which I won't, thank you very much! A baby can only have so many big brother kisses in a day; mama kisses, on the other hand...you can never have too many of those!
I am so thankful tonight....for so many things. Thank you, Lord, for this day, for the ways that you are working, and for answering prayers. You are faithful, and I praise you tonight.
It wasn't exactly filled with people, but I certainly wasn't alone; it wasn't chalk full of activities, but there was plenty to do; it wasn't a nice, warm day, but it wasn't freezing either. It was perfectly in between...on all of those.
The highlights of my day:
-breakfast with my most of my brood (Daddy and Neil were gone for much of the day...but that's NOT why it was so great!) as well as some of Hoffbeast's extended family
-swimming with the gang...Rex and Beth got some mama swimming lessons, and they both are a little closer to being confident swimmers.
-mandatory rest time (Translation: Rex worked on the computer doing a project for school while Mama, Beth, Tom, and Bart zonked out!) with a Cosby Show marathon in the background .
-playground time and the return of Dad and Neil. During this time, I had Bart in the baby carrier and youtubed/listened/sang to whatever Steven Curtis Chapman song happened to come to mind.
-dinner (pizza delivered from Dominos which, by the way, is MUCH better than it used to be...their revamp is actually working, I think!), bedtime, and snuggles in our hotel room, all while watching the Cardinals beat the Red Sox in Game 3 of the World Series.
-late-night hangout time with my SIL, BIL, and two nieces from England.....a wonderful way to end a lovely day.
-shower. Yes, that counts as a highlight....I have five children, people!
Interspersed throughout, of course, was nursing Bo, sticking my tongue out at him (That's his favorite playtime activity!), and putting him down for his naps. That, and watching the big kids interacting so well with him. Rex has made up a song that helps him calm down, and he loves walking around with him, growing more confident by the day. Neil is my go-to bottle-feeding expert...he is great at it! Beth sits next to him and sings sweetly, and she loves to draw for him..."scribble scrabbles" are his favorite, of course! Tom would kiss him all day if I'd let him...which I won't, thank you very much! A baby can only have so many big brother kisses in a day; mama kisses, on the other hand...you can never have too many of those!
I am so thankful tonight....for so many things. Thank you, Lord, for this day, for the ways that you are working, and for answering prayers. You are faithful, and I praise you tonight.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
3 Months!!!
He's 3 months old today...amazing. Here he is hanging out with his Auntie Kara...he is one loved little baby around here!
I totally didn't plan it, but I did notice when I took this pic that Bart's sleeper today matched the blanket...love it! That blanket was made for Bart by Neil's 1st grade teacher...their class was praying for the babies for much of last school year, so she made that for him this summer. So sweet!
I totally didn't plan it, but I did notice when I took this pic that Bart's sleeper today matched the blanket...love it! That blanket was made for Bart by Neil's 1st grade teacher...their class was praying for the babies for much of last school year, so she made that for him this summer. So sweet!
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Neil and his baby buddies
I was testing out my new scanner app on my phone...it worked very well! And look what a great image it captured...1-year-old Neil and his Ethiopian buddies, O and T!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Hoffchildren!
This photo was taken one morning before I left for Pennsylvania, and I loved having it with me both to share with others and to gaze at myself. I have the most wonderful, charming, beautiful, sweet, fun-loving children around, and the love they show each other (most of the time, anyway) is precious. They have a deep love for one another...couldn't ask for anything more!
