My sister-in-law is having her baby next month and so I told her some baby things that I could not live without. Since I know so many girls who are also expecting, I thought I’d share it with you guys too.
Oh, Eva Kay. She wore me out today. She just would not go down for naps. She’d wake up about fifteen minutes after she’d fall asleep. I guess she didn’t want to miss out on anything. But we had a fun day together. I gave her a nice long bath where she just leaned back and relaxed in her tub, had a couple tummy times, and changed her clothes about 5 times because she had some real nice blowouts.
Motherhood is hard work. Seriously, who knew such a little baby could take so much out of you! But it’s worth it. One hundred percent. And I love this little girl to death.
-Elder Neil L. Andersen
I’m sure you’ve seen this video, but just in case you haven’t… watch it now. And then watch it again. And again and again and again. Then you can laugh. But don’t laugh before you watch it a bunch or else you’ll miss something funny.
And to my mom, ignore the title of the video.
We stayed at T.J.’s parent’s house last night so we could go to the temple in the morning. While we were there, Eva leaked through her diaper (and then onto her grandma and her grandma’s living room carpet). Kelly gave her a little bath in the kitchen sink and it reminded me of one of my earliest memories.
I remember when I was really little and would visit my grandmother, I would get baths in the kitchen sink too. I don’t remember much more than that, but I can see it in my head. Next to the red countertops and the sun shining through the kitchen window.
The only other memory I have of when I was really young was, surprisingly, also at my grandmother’s house. I was sleeping in a crib in my mom’s room. I remember being scared and calling out for my mom over and over through the night.
Random memories. But they’re fun to think about. What are some of your earliest memories? Post about it on your blog and send me the link!
{My sister and I in front of my grandmother’s old house}
Today I learned that you can do minor edits on YouTube. That’s why that last video of Eva has that corny music, overused filter, and cuts off instead of just fading out. But it’s better than the boring videos and it’s kind of fun to use. So, I did two more from our wedding and it’s inspired me to finally edit all of our footage from the wedding (on Final Cut, not YouTube). Looks like I’ll be taking some trips to campus soon.
The other day one of my friends with two little girls told me to make sure I take videos of Eva now when she’s in this stage because, although they don’t do much and it may seem boring, I’ll want to look back and see her when she was this little. So, although it is kind of a lame video… just admire Eva’s adorableness.
I’m posting this recipe a little bit premature because I haven’t actually made it yet, but we are having it for dinner tonight. From the pictures and the comments, I’m sure it will taste great.
We just found out that T.J. is interviewing in New York City for internships this summer at the end of February. He was one of four chosen in his class to have interviews set up for him, whereas the rest of the class have to get interviews themselves. I am so excited for him. Finally, all of his hard work and countless hours on campus have paid off.
But I’m going to get real for a minute. All this uncertainty of what is going to happen is really getting to me. I just wish we had more answers right now, but we will have to wait for a couple of months until we know exactly when and where he will be interning, if the internship will be paid, and if Eva and I will get to go with him.
That last part obviously is what has me worried. I’m fine with whatever happens, but obviously I hope I don’t have to spend three months away from T.J. No matter what though, T.J. needs to get an internship in NYC because being a graphic designer in this economy is tough and so having that background on his resume is critical.
If we could just fast forward to March already so we can find out some more answers, I would greatly appreciate it.
Until then, I will be on my knees praying and remembering Elder Cook’s talk from last conference.
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