tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post7729890395212621209..comments2024-01-24T07:20:03.473-05:00Comments on no big dill: Lifting SpatulasNo Big Dill http://www.blogger.com/profile/08414131508018685093noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-16061196972774614852011-09-30T10:05:13.094-04:002011-09-30T10:05:13.094-04:00I spoil my baby by picking her up as soon as she m...I spoil my baby by picking her up as soon as she makes a noise, and rock her to sleep (all the time). I feel that I rushed through this time with my 2 boys, and I'm determined not to do that again! And I want at least one more baby so I can have someone to take pictures of my labor and delivery - I never thought of doing that, and your story is so beautifully captured in those pictures... Thank you for sharing that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-35617634731053293792011-09-29T11:28:02.578-04:002011-09-29T11:28:02.578-04:00Such beautiful thoughts! We are eagerly anticipat...Such beautiful thoughts! We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of our little addition, and I am amazed to remember how small my 5 year old daughter once was. Enjoy this time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07633549577669558103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-31082661505922187972011-09-28T23:57:56.987-04:002011-09-28T23:57:56.987-04:00Hi Katy,
Today I found out I'm having a fourt...Hi Katy,<br /><br />Today I found out I'm having a fourth girl. And I'm ashamed to say that I was pretty down for a time. This is my last child, and I had so hoped for a boy.<br /><br />But then I felt God's still small voice stirring inside my brain... the children aren't given to me for my pleasure but for me to serve. How quickly I forget.<br /><br />Did you go through this phase too? I do feel ashamed at my selfishness. The little pipsqueak is going to be so loved by her three sisters and her adoring parents (when one doesn't fall into narcissism). <br /><br />Sigh. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07849665065526790389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-25204325034578858542011-09-28T17:51:10.940-04:002011-09-28T17:51:10.940-04:00This made me smile. We think our new little guy (6...This made me smile. We think our new little guy (6wks old) sounds like a dinosaur, too. <br /><br />Adjusting IS hard, and if your body isn't feeling good yet, even harder. I had to learn to let go of my expectations for each day - eventually, all those things will get done, and it doesn't do me or my household any good to get all crazy trying. Give yourself time to heal, and ask for help as much as you can. <br /><br />And DO enjoy the baby! They do grow so quickly...it's bittersweet how soon they go from one clothing size to another, how their skinny baby legs get fat and rolypoly... I look at mine - he's #4 after 3 girls - and wonder if he will be my last, and try to appreciate even his grumpy moments. :)<br /><br />Eagerly awaiting the naming of this little pterodactyl... :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310589020539831213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-89280330037930461262011-09-28T12:28:11.055-04:002011-09-28T12:28:11.055-04:00I am right there with you. The "what have we ...I am right there with you. The "what have we done" thought came today as I was feeding #3 and twins #2 and #1 were in an all out kicking/slapping battle 15 feet from me. As I am on a weight restriction too... I just had to do my best to try and separate them while BFing. But thank you for the reminder. Enjoy this time. Sewing will be there when I have more time and energy. I can't imagine having 3 more kids... blessings to you!!KellyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760211433821768494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-62575176053264565922011-09-28T12:17:26.225-04:002011-09-28T12:17:26.225-04:00Katy-- I thought I was the only one who's chil...Katy-- I thought I was the only one who's child was a baby pterodactyl! Glad to know I'm not alone-- most folks look at me funny when I talk about her prehistoric squonking... Our Quinn is 7 weeks old. Can't believe how fast time has shot by, how big she's gotten, how amazing she is. It was lovely to have you remind me to be mindful of our days together. Thanks....Carynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308835752755541323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-3345564347641179612011-09-28T09:19:06.574-04:002011-09-28T09:19:06.574-04:00Yes boys are very good nurser....kinda funny isn&#...Yes boys are very good nurser....kinda funny isn't it?CuriousJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582485325534378610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-26269458818935516462011-09-28T06:00:20.516-04:002011-09-28T06:00:20.516-04:00I made it a rule #1 for myself - not to rely on my...I made it a rule #1 for myself - not to rely on my feelings and emotions for a month after delivery:)I keep telling myself that what i feel right now is misleading and deceiving, with my body exhausted and hormones playing and kids screaming, you know it all too well, Kathy,right. MY dear baby girl (kid #5)is 7 weeks old now and my emotions are finally coming in concordance with reality and i feel ready for all the challenges of life with my God's gifts:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-53514358227603186142011-09-27T23:51:28.344-04:002011-09-27T23:51:28.344-04:00Don't worry,Katy, it will be okay. I remember...Don't worry,Katy, it will be okay. I remember very clearly having trouble just sitting to nurse my #6 with all of the commotion around me. I got very adept at nursing walking around! Now my #6 is 3 1/2. Is there still chaos and noise? YES! Tonight was crazy trying to help 3 kids with homework, cook dinner and keep #6 happy without using the tv -- but I did it. And I know you can, too! Can't wait to hear what his name is going to be!Christian Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529646453116648408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-62294170372059966252011-09-27T23:37:36.641-04:002011-09-27T23:37:36.641-04:00Oh, sweet little guy! I know you are so in love.Oh, sweet little guy! I know you are so in love.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266630492264440275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-83257000688535183582011-09-27T20:15:30.956-04:002011-09-27T20:15:30.956-04:00what are you bathing him in? your sink? It looks s...what are you bathing him in? your sink? It looks so shallow, I must be out of the loop but what is that for? Hes so yummy. I totally have baby fever!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305779767080876541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-63113619878895644562011-09-27T19:19:30.571-04:002011-09-27T19:19:30.571-04:00Ahhh.... I too, have loved those precious few week...Ahhh.... I too, have loved those precious few weeks when my babies were tiny.<br /><br />I so miss those wonderful days, and wish for "just one more".<br /><br />But, alas - my fourth child, now 2 1/2, solidifies his position as "the Grand Finale" daily.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768163162359045151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-68079206903776676872011-09-27T18:58:54.591-04:002011-09-27T18:58:54.591-04:00goosebumps, your words gave me goosebumps...I reme...goosebumps, your words gave me goosebumps...I remember bringing home baby number 5 and having that exact same realisation of "what have we done...we are so outnumbered here"..having more babies is like adding more hours on at work when your already pushing 24/7...but oh my goodness isnt it sooooo worth it...<br />I so want baby number 6...<br />enjoy your sweet cherub, my Clover Blossom just turned 1 and its killing me how quickly the year went..<br />p.s i found your blog nabout a monnth or so after I had her, and was so excited to see another Clover... :-))))kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945710703939292438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-81371465402251018262011-09-27T17:52:22.654-04:002011-09-27T17:52:22.654-04:00I always wonder how that 18 kids and counting woma...I always wonder how that 18 kids and counting woman's female parts can hold up!. Good advice from your midwife I say. They are only newborn for a short while, glad you are making the most of it.Razmatazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757164543598076420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-30911258546899647142011-09-27T17:19:46.114-04:002011-09-27T17:19:46.114-04:00I only have four, the youngest is 18m, but I still...I only have four, the youngest is 18m, but I still relate to all that you've said. It's so comforting to hear these thoughts from other moms who have many children. I appreciate your honesty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652304693670344168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-55138236695119985902011-09-27T15:30:30.253-04:002011-09-27T15:30:30.253-04:00The birth story post brought tears to my eyes, and...The birth story post brought tears to my eyes, and now I want another little one to hold again. Ah!<br /><br />Little Boy, We share something: I have a very similare birthmark on the cheek, same place. With time it faded away. I'm sorry, you'll get the "You have something there... Is that spaghetti sauce?" All the time, but most people won't notice it at all. Welcome to the world, sweet little thing!Andréannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06353216093204782749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-62405104485648641712011-09-27T15:21:11.712-04:002011-09-27T15:21:11.712-04:00And his name is................
Sorry, I love your...And his name is................<br />Sorry, I love your blog I am just not known for being a patient woman.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15227823705781134107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-6945227984143482102011-09-27T14:47:04.393-04:002011-09-27T14:47:04.393-04:00I love this post. I love everything that you write...I love this post. I love everything that you write. Your family is beautiful, and you make my husband and me excited to start our own. Thank you for the beauty that you bring into this world!Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08850598067947900722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-59598605756449171472011-09-27T13:46:38.133-04:002011-09-27T13:46:38.133-04:00Yes this is the best time. At least you know it n...Yes this is the best time. At least you know it now and are taking the time to cuddle. Those cuddles are the best and don't last long at all. And yes six little people is quite a lot especially when they are all over five! Trust me four seems that way quite often. But the are lovely and soooo worth all the work. Have fun!Sarah - Red Ginghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11288614075211978697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-41877301361742849052011-09-27T12:59:24.599-04:002011-09-27T12:59:24.599-04:00So sweet, thanks for the reminder!So sweet, thanks for the reminder!Samyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490844558645419634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-68040554961683152802011-09-27T11:54:04.120-04:002011-09-27T11:54:04.120-04:00Good for you, Katie. It's hard sometimes to ke...Good for you, Katie. It's hard sometimes to keep perspective. In my world, perspective only comes when things are quiet and organized. Not in the midst of my children creating chaos! :-)<br /><br />The fun thing to remember about passing little dill days is that big dills bestow their own blessings too. Todays quickly fade into yesterdays, and in just a short while the kids who look "big" to you today will once again seem small when you look back on today. Funny how life works....Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06176222801354114646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-51899698613470347382011-09-27T11:41:38.730-04:002011-09-27T11:41:38.730-04:00I am saving my son's special clothes and will ...I am saving my son's special clothes and will ultimately make a quilt (or two) out of them - perhaps a baby girl Dill quilt is in order?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04047700077883145458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-9854146974116778702011-09-27T11:40:08.056-04:002011-09-27T11:40:08.056-04:00I've been stalking your blog since summer, and...I've been stalking your blog since summer, and I must say I love it! Congratulations to you and your beautiful family! I'm currently pregnant with our #2 and lately I've had some projects that needed finishing and my poor #1 has been such a doll and entertaining herself so well but I feel selfish and neglectful. Time does go by so fast and I've lost sight of that. Thanks for my slap in the face!Tabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865744687795678912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-50643211779864059092011-09-27T11:30:55.681-04:002011-09-27T11:30:55.681-04:00so so sweet.
Spatula eh? hmmmm does that mean cook...so so sweet.<br />Spatula eh? hmmmm does that mean cooking only I wonder?<br /><br />Last week wasn’t so great and I was feeling grungy about mostly everything. Saturday rolled around and I got to babysit our newest grand magnificent who turned 1 month on Saturday. I quickly donned my Moby wrap and popped him inside. My mum stopped by and told me I needed to be careful or he would get accustomed to being carried. I chuckled and assured her "he will get accustomed to being loved and know he has a safe place to go if life gets to be too much". Don't think she appreciated my philosophy. <br /><br />When he went home that evening I realized how much better my mood was and life didn't seem so grungy. If only we could all hold a babe in our arms each day, how much better our days could be.<br /><br />I say inhale as much of your children as you can!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592609819034215504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-51216815922681002312011-09-27T11:15:06.835-04:002011-09-27T11:15:06.835-04:00a wonderful reminder.
i am just over 1/2 way grow...a wonderful reminder.<br /><br />i am just over 1/2 way growing our first little boy. we have three sweet girls, and i was sure this baby was another. i was wrong. and i still can't wrap my head around it.echttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12040264608433886036noreply@blogger.com