Swinging, Cool Shades, and the Last Feeding

November 24, 2008

Katherine has discovered the park. Okay we took her there so she doesn't get all the credit, but none the less she loves to climb the stairs of the jungle gym and swing in the swings.

She did amazingly well keeping her sunglasses on her face. She wore them for about 1/2 hour before deciding she was too cool for shades.

Katherine has been getting formula for about 2 1/2 months now. I have to return the breast pump I borrowed in a week or two so I have been slowly weaning us both off of breastfeeding. The last week or so she's been sleeping 10 - 12 hours straight at night, so when she woke up a few days ago and wanted to comfort nurse she didn't get much of anything, other than the comfort she was looking for. I woke up the next morning and was sad to realize that was probably the last time she would ever nurse. I feel okay about it, kind of excited not to have to pump and all that entails, but it was a bit sad too. I kept about 40 ounces of frozen breast milk to giver her around her first birthday, or if should she start to get sick.

I loved breastfeeding. Yes it was very annoying at times, a challenge at others, and downright irritating on some occasions, but overall I'm so glad I chose to breastfeed her. There is no way to describe it, any time I try it doesn't come out right. I know all the other moms who have breastfed their kids understand what I'm saying and for those of you who don't, I hope you get the chance.

Halloween and the Fair

November 10, 2008

So I haven't felt like blogging lately. I'm not sure why, I seem to have a general blah-ness about life lately. I think it's because it's sooooo slow at work I'm bored all day and that just makes life seem so bleak. I know that's just silly, I work so I can live, not the other way around, but you know what I mean. So, this is my attempt to shake off 'life' and just enjoy it instead!

Halloween at the Whickers was great - and chaotic! Nathan's oldest brother's wife, Angie, and her kids were in from Hawaii. They came down from Flag with Nathan's parents for Halloween weekend. It was so fun to watch the kids play - Katherine at 9 months, Luke at 17ish months, and Kyle at 4 years. They were all mimicking each other, Katherine getting into everything and learning how to speed crawl (seriously) and Luke and Kyle reverting back to crawling, to the great dismay of Angie. Luke and Katherine seemed to have a secret language worked out by the end of their visit.

Angie, Nathan and I carved pumpkins... all of them. I actually got away pretty easy with only doing most of one, as I had to go feed the baby - HA!

We all went trick or treating, except for David who stayed behind to pass out candy and keep an eye on dinner. It was hilarious as Luke would run into each house as soon as the front door was opened - Forget the candy, I'm coming in! We'd have to go retrieve him each time.

We had Katherine in a stroller with a baby-sized basket. We got a few pictures and were then along for the adventure. Everyone looked great and fun was had by all.

Angie, Sandy and I made a home made apple pie - okay we bought pre-made crust but I still count that as home made. It was fun and turned out a bit too nutmegy but otherwise delicious!

This was a big weekend for Katherine because she was able to meet her Great Grandma and Grandpa for the first time! Sandy's Mom had walking pneumonia forever so we couldn't take the baby to see her, even though they live in Phoenix. She finally kicked it and got to meet her Great Granddaughter! I wasn't there, had to work, but I hear it was a great time and she was showered in love.

We went to the fair on Sunday. It was hilarious, we blew through a ridiculous amount of money on food, entry tickets, parking and 3 rides for the kiddos in no time at all! Oh well, we had a good time so it was worth it. No I'm not pregnant, but geeze I sure do look like it in this picture!

After all our guests were gone Katherine very graciously offered to help me with the laundry. What a doll.