February marks the 8th month of life for our precious Esther! Each day molds my heart into a soft gushy mess of love for my little family, but I wouldn’t change anything and look forward to what the next eight months holds for us.
LOVE?! That’s right, this is the month of love and we celebrated Esther’s very first valentine day…
February 14th, Esther and I woke up to a sweet surprise in the kitchen…Daddy made us both breakfast. Esther had fresh fruits and oatmeal and I had our usual (eggs, bacon, toast and a cup of coffee and orange juice). As we entered the kitchen we each had an “I love you” balloon along with our own special collection of love from daddy!!!
Esther was so excited to find a plush puppy, cards and a new skill building toy.
Our morning verses for the day included:
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects always trusts, always hopes, always preservers…
I made fresh valentines cookies for the girls at the daycare and thanked them for all they do…next time remind me to make something healthier if there will be extra for ME to consume!!!
Many more exciting things have been brewing around our home…usually around this time of year I’m in full “spring” mode with this wonderful weather but along with that, this year, comes another month of milestones for Esther!
On valentines day, she started CRAWLING…although she would much rather be standing and shuffling around her music table or any large object in the middle of the floor, including but not limited to; adults, and dogs (Jacoba)! Esther also started pulling up on her own this month and is a ball of energy (So0o0o much fun).
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| Oh how they love each other! |
Other special moments and milestones this month include:
- 1.) Swinging for the first time. Grandma Thompson and I made a trip to Babies"R"Us one weekend and couldn’t help ourselves…we purchased a swing to enjoy this spring and summer. I have a feeling this will quickly become a favorite in our back yard!
- 2.) Clapping and…
- 3.) Signing the word “Mommy.” So far the only time Esther will actually say the word mommy verbally is when she is upset and WANTS mommy! We have no such luck at prying it out of her mouth otherwise. So for now I enjoy her signing my name (Mommy) while she nurses, is being changed on the changing table or quietly playing on the floor.
- 4.) Eating finger foods such as arrowhead cookies, bananas, and egg yokes
A list of Esther’s signs so far include:
- 1.) Milk
- 2.) Daddy
- 3.) Mommy
- 4.) All done
- 5.) Water
- 6.) Ball
The weather this month has been gorgeous! With daytime highs in the upper 50’s and lower/ mid 60’s how can you not go for a day at the park?! We have enjoyed a family outing to the local park just down the street from our home and enjoyed soaking up the sun.
Oklahoma reached as high as 75 degrees this past week so we invited a few friends to come play with us that day. We always enjoy playdates no matter if we’re inside or outside. And “Spring fever” is deffinatley kicking into full gear for me with such beautiful weather.
Jeff and I have been busy with work and classes as usual and want to thank you all so much for your prayers of support! Jeff will be enrolling this summer in classes to begin his masters program. I also found out that I was excepted into a summer vet internship on campus and was one of only six students selected for the summer course. We look forward to finding quality time...studying together! With only one more class to finish before completing my prerequisites, it is “full steam ahead” in the Gruntmeir house hold.
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| The Kitchen is where all the action is in our house! |
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| Grandma Thompson and Esther |
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| Silly face |
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