I know, I know, it's been forever since I last posted! Since both sides of the family have now commented on how long its been, I decided I better write. Truthfully, I just haven't known what to write about. My friend, Ang, and I were talking about how often things run through our heads and we think, “Hey, I should write a blog post on that!”, but then, what I actually sit down to write, I can't remember, or I don't feel like it, or there isn't ample time to cover the topic, or the topic wasn't as great to write about as I thought it was!
Anyway, today, there is definitely something to write about. Today is my first full day of being 25 years old. Pretty exciting, if you ask me. I took a survey today (I “work” for 2 survey companies), and I got to put age 25 in at the beginning! Somehow it makes me feel like my opinions are more valid :)
Today is Ryan's last day of work. It seems incredibly monumental. A few months after Ryan graduated from Bradley, he started working for Bill Hoerr, thinking it would be a good thing to do for just 1 year (assuming he would be admitted to medical school the following year). Now, 3 years later, its his last day. This morning, I made Ryan pancakes with strawberries and bacon for a special “last day breakfast”, and I asked him if he was scared to be done. He said, “Actually, I am a little scared, only because what has been my identity for the past 3 years will suddenly change.” This, more than the boxes that are beginning to pile in our living room (which have unfortunately served as a jungle gym of sorts for Abe), made it feel real. We're actually going to move. Today I will also write our last rent check to Hollow Creek Apartments. Today is our last potluck with a group of friends who have come to mean more to us than we ever realized possible.
People keep asking me if I'm sad [to move]. And the answer, is yes, of course I'm sad to leave behind our family and friends. But, no, I haven't cried over it or dreaded it or gotten super nervous over it. God has given both of us great peace and joy. I am very excited. I am very ready. I am very sure that God has brought us to this precipice and will go with us as we walk out into the unknown. His grace is sufficient for us! When we are weak, HE is Strong!
I always like to write a little something about Abe, but again, I just don't know what to write about! How can I encapsulate all the silly things he does that make us laugh into one little blog post? I'm sure any of you who have kids know exactly what I'm talking about! He is just so much fun right now, learning more every day. I was going through our photos and organizing them the other day, and somehow, this video didn't make it on the blog before. As you can see, he's wearing a sweater, so it was quite a while ago, but it's just so funny to me! Sorry it's sideways, you'll have to turn your head while you watch. This is Abe telling us what a sheep says:
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Good News x 2!!!
Good news times two today!
1. Gia is doing really well, and they are able to go home from the hospital today! Here is a picture of us holding her last night. Abe was so excited! (She's in that bundle of blankets, I promise!)
2. We got the house in Wisconsin! We're meeting this weekend to go over all the terms and whatnot. We're ready to get things moving forward. We have a "to-do" list that covers two pages, and it seems to grow every day! That seems a bit daunting at times, but we're excited too! We plan to move the 23rd of July.
GOD IS SO GOOD!
1. Gia is doing really well, and they are able to go home from the hospital today! Here is a picture of us holding her last night. Abe was so excited! (She's in that bundle of blankets, I promise!)
2. We got the house in Wisconsin! We're meeting this weekend to go over all the terms and whatnot. We're ready to get things moving forward. We have a "to-do" list that covers two pages, and it seems to grow every day! That seems a bit daunting at times, but we're excited too! We plan to move the 23rd of July.
GOD IS SO GOOD!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Pray for Gia
Late Monday night, Dusty and Erin's sweet daughter entered the world: Gianna James Funk, 6 lbs., 18 inches long. Isn't she beautiful?!
Little Gia had to go on oxygen after birth, and she has been off and on since that time. She he also receiving food and antibiotics through an IV, as they were afraid she may have contracted pneumonia. She also has fluid in her lungs.
The last report was positive--her white blood cell count was going down, and she seemed to be breathing with less difficulty. She was being weaned off of her oxygen. Please pray that she continues to improve and grow stronger. Her mommy and daddy haven't gotten to hold her very much, and if she keeps getting better, she'll be able to leave the nursery and spend some time in their room.
We are so excited to be an aunt and uncle again! Welcome to the world, Gia! We love you so much already!
Little Gia had to go on oxygen after birth, and she has been off and on since that time. She he also receiving food and antibiotics through an IV, as they were afraid she may have contracted pneumonia. She also has fluid in her lungs.
The last report was positive--her white blood cell count was going down, and she seemed to be breathing with less difficulty. She was being weaned off of her oxygen. Please pray that she continues to improve and grow stronger. Her mommy and daddy haven't gotten to hold her very much, and if she keeps getting better, she'll be able to leave the nursery and spend some time in their room.
We are so excited to be an aunt and uncle again! Welcome to the world, Gia! We love you so much already!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Wauwatosa, WI
We think we found it!! We'll know by Friday if we got the house! It's a duplex (see the two front doors? Ours would be the one on the right. After you enter, you immediately go upstairs, and we would live on the top floor). We love it so much and pray that everything works out. There's plenty of space, lots of character, a washer and dryer (!!!), and a park just 2 blocks away.
As we drove around the area, Ryan and I were just so thankful. The surrounding area is so beautiful. It's safe, family friendly, and just so comfortable.
I'll post again when we know for sure if we got it, or if we're back at Square 1--and then the details that will surround our move.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Big Changes for Abe
Big changes ahead for little Abey Baby!
Here is a sweet picture of him and me.....
This was taken on the second to last night with his paci! We're snuggling before bed in our hotel in Minneapolis. We traveled there this past weekend for my cousin's baptism; it was a short but lovely trip, and Abe was quite the trooper. 16 hours driving in 2 days is a lot! But he did great.
The day after we got home, we ditched the paci. It was time--he was becoming WAY too dependent on it. He had been in the habit of dropping it in his crib after naptimes, but lately, he had been going and sneaking it out at every possible opportunity. We also took his crib bumper off about a month ago--it made it cooler for him and just gave him a little more room. Unfortunately, it caused his pacifiers to fall out the slats while he slept, and when he couldn't find it if he woke in the night, he would just cry and cry.
Anyway, day 1 was the epitome of awful. He wouldn't nap, because he wanted his paci. He just wailed. When we finally got him out of his crib, he was so worked up that he threw up ALL OVER. Over and over again. When we thought he was done, he did a little more, then a little more. When he was finally done, he continued to cry for a good 20 minutes. I held him close, and he finally calmed down and fell asleep in my arms--he had worn himself out! That night, he cried to go to bed, but only for 10 minutes or so.
Day 2--he wouldn't nap again, but he didn't get as worked up as before--this seemed to be progress! Finally, I put in a video for him and he fell asleep on the couch. Not ideal, but at least he slept. The rest of the day, he was an absolute grump! Extremely irritable and unpleasant, to say the least! I cannot begin to express how desperately I wanted to give in and give him that paci!
BUT, that night at bedtime, he went to sleep without a peep. No crying, no fighting, he just lay down on his pillow and snuggled right in. Whew! What bliss! I had prepped myself for more wailing, and instead, sweet silence!
Day 3--he slept in (7:15 is sleeping in for Abe!!) and was a gem all day. He was SO happy! He napped great, in his crib, no paci, no crying, and he went to bed great too....
I would say we were successful! Abe is officially paci-free :)
This is Abe's other big change....
It's a little hard to tell in the picture, but he's wearing big boy pants!! It's going OK so far--he's said "Bobby" and "Pee-Pee" and has then both peed and pooped on his potty chair! But other times, he'll say he has to go, sit on the chair for a while, but then act scared and squeeze his legs together. Then, after he stands up, he goes! I'm hoping a few more days will offer some progress. If not, we'll give it a few weeks and try again.
Needless to say, I've spent the last two days scrubbing the floors and washing underwear and constantly running wildly to the bathroom, Abe in tow.
I guess you could say it's "Grow-Up Week" at our house...It's all so exciting but so sad too! I just want to cherish each day with him.
This weekend we're headed to Milwaukee to search for housing. Another exciting change! We're looking forward to all that lies ahead, knowing that God will sustain us. I'll give an update on med school next week, hopefully reporting that we found a place to live!
Here is a sweet picture of him and me.....
This was taken on the second to last night with his paci! We're snuggling before bed in our hotel in Minneapolis. We traveled there this past weekend for my cousin's baptism; it was a short but lovely trip, and Abe was quite the trooper. 16 hours driving in 2 days is a lot! But he did great.
The day after we got home, we ditched the paci. It was time--he was becoming WAY too dependent on it. He had been in the habit of dropping it in his crib after naptimes, but lately, he had been going and sneaking it out at every possible opportunity. We also took his crib bumper off about a month ago--it made it cooler for him and just gave him a little more room. Unfortunately, it caused his pacifiers to fall out the slats while he slept, and when he couldn't find it if he woke in the night, he would just cry and cry.
Anyway, day 1 was the epitome of awful. He wouldn't nap, because he wanted his paci. He just wailed. When we finally got him out of his crib, he was so worked up that he threw up ALL OVER. Over and over again. When we thought he was done, he did a little more, then a little more. When he was finally done, he continued to cry for a good 20 minutes. I held him close, and he finally calmed down and fell asleep in my arms--he had worn himself out! That night, he cried to go to bed, but only for 10 minutes or so.
Day 2--he wouldn't nap again, but he didn't get as worked up as before--this seemed to be progress! Finally, I put in a video for him and he fell asleep on the couch. Not ideal, but at least he slept. The rest of the day, he was an absolute grump! Extremely irritable and unpleasant, to say the least! I cannot begin to express how desperately I wanted to give in and give him that paci!
BUT, that night at bedtime, he went to sleep without a peep. No crying, no fighting, he just lay down on his pillow and snuggled right in. Whew! What bliss! I had prepped myself for more wailing, and instead, sweet silence!
Day 3--he slept in (7:15 is sleeping in for Abe!!) and was a gem all day. He was SO happy! He napped great, in his crib, no paci, no crying, and he went to bed great too....
I would say we were successful! Abe is officially paci-free :)
This is Abe's other big change....
It's a little hard to tell in the picture, but he's wearing big boy pants!! It's going OK so far--he's said "Bobby" and "Pee-Pee" and has then both peed and pooped on his potty chair! But other times, he'll say he has to go, sit on the chair for a while, but then act scared and squeeze his legs together. Then, after he stands up, he goes! I'm hoping a few more days will offer some progress. If not, we'll give it a few weeks and try again.
Needless to say, I've spent the last two days scrubbing the floors and washing underwear and constantly running wildly to the bathroom, Abe in tow.
I guess you could say it's "Grow-Up Week" at our house...It's all so exciting but so sad too! I just want to cherish each day with him.
This weekend we're headed to Milwaukee to search for housing. Another exciting change! We're looking forward to all that lies ahead, knowing that God will sustain us. I'll give an update on med school next week, hopefully reporting that we found a place to live!
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