That is all.
- Mama, out.
September 24, 2011
Sista Knows
I remember when Kali had her puppies, she went through a very distinct period of nesting. At the end of her pregnancy, she was sleeping in closets and burrowing under the stairs in the basement. One time, Mitchell actually had to drag her out from underneath the deck. Mama knew those puppies were coming and dedicated all of her energy to try and find a safe place for them. Pregnancy and birth kicks your instincts into a whole new gear. Kali didn't need a pregnancy test to know something was up - girl was all over it!
My point is, humans are not the only mammals smart enough to figure out what a bump means. Since I've been pregnant, Kali growls at people outside of the house, waits for me outside the door when I go into the bathroom, and sleeps on the floor on my side of the bed...until recently.
For a couple of weeks now, we've had no idea where she's been spending her nights. When she would normally curl up on the floor beside me, she wanders away to find somewhere else to sleep. A couple of days ago, I solved the mystery. Woke up in the middle of the night and found this.
Sista totally knows what's up.
- Mama, out.
My point is, humans are not the only mammals smart enough to figure out what a bump means. Since I've been pregnant, Kali growls at people outside of the house, waits for me outside the door when I go into the bathroom, and sleeps on the floor on my side of the bed...until recently.
For a couple of weeks now, we've had no idea where she's been spending her nights. When she would normally curl up on the floor beside me, she wanders away to find somewhere else to sleep. A couple of days ago, I solved the mystery. Woke up in the middle of the night and found this.
Sista totally knows what's up.
- Mama, out.
September 18, 2011
Fall is...
Pumpkins and sweaters at the Millarville Market.
It is spring babies with strong legs, that can finally keep up with Mom.
Fall is fishing cold rivers for stubborn trout.
It is preparing for spring by planting little trees for little boys who will watch each other get big.
Fall is golden foothills in front of big Alberta skies.
And lastly, fall is cute outfits, big baby bellies and fresh taber corn in paper bags.
Fall is....
....my favourite.
- Mama, out.
It is spring babies with strong legs, that can finally keep up with Mom.
Fall is fishing cold rivers for stubborn trout.
It is preparing for spring by planting little trees for little boys who will watch each other get big.
Fall is golden foothills in front of big Alberta skies.
And lastly, fall is cute outfits, big baby bellies and fresh taber corn in paper bags.
Fall is....
....my favourite.
- Mama, out.
September 12, 2011
On Sleepless Nights
Lately I've been wondering if during the late part of your pregnancy, your body starts trying to prepare you for what it will be like to mother a newborn on 4 hours of sleep.
All I know is that my days of sleeping through the night are long gone - and I miss them dearly.
I can usually sleep through until about 2 am, but then I am up for 10 minutes, ever hour in an endless cycle of sleep, pee, sleep, roll to right side, sleep, pee, sleep, roll to left side, sleep, pee, sleep, lay on back, WAIT SLEEPING ON YOUR BACK IS BAD, roll to right side etc, etc, etc.
I really hope this is just a stage, because waking up and feeling rested would be GREAT. However, a part of me thinks this may be the kind of stage that lasts until the kid is 18 and off to university. Awesome.
All I know is that my days of sleeping through the night are long gone - and I miss them dearly.
I can usually sleep through until about 2 am, but then I am up for 10 minutes, ever hour in an endless cycle of sleep, pee, sleep, roll to right side, sleep, pee, sleep, roll to left side, sleep, pee, sleep, lay on back, WAIT SLEEPING ON YOUR BACK IS BAD, roll to right side etc, etc, etc.
I really hope this is just a stage, because waking up and feeling rested would be GREAT. However, a part of me thinks this may be the kind of stage that lasts until the kid is 18 and off to university. Awesome.
September 6, 2011
Jacey Heather Power
My sister Chelsea and her husband John welcomed Jacey August 30th at 8:35 AM.
I was lucky enough to be able to spend the weekend with the new family and got to see one of their dogs, Stella, meet the new girl.
Jacey also got an adjustment this weekend, followed by Mom while Dad and Jacey watched.
Chelsea and John have never been so happy, and I've never been so happy for them.
- Papa, out.
I was lucky enough to be able to spend the weekend with the new family and got to see one of their dogs, Stella, meet the new girl.
Jacey also got an adjustment this weekend, followed by Mom while Dad and Jacey watched.
Chelsea and John have never been so happy, and I've never been so happy for them.
- Papa, out.
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