July 25, 2011
Dear Bentley,
As you know, your father is a very hard worker. He puts his whole self into every job he does. He has been working overtime this last month at his job to help us out financially. Well, on Friday, he lost his job. It broke his heart. The main worry he had was how he was going to be able to take care of us.
Well, baby, as I told him, "God will take care of us. There is no need to worry." We don't know what our future holds but one thing is for sure, God provides. Just looking at our lives up to this point, even in our greatest time of need, we have always had food, clothes, and a roof over our head.
Countless stories in the Bible show us how God takes impossible situations and uses them for His glory. Could Gideon have defeated the Midianites with only 300 men, clay jars, torches, and horns without God? No. Could Daniel have lived in a den of hungry lions that thought he looked like the perfect snack without God? No. Could little David really have taken on Goliath with a stone and a slingshot without God? No. These were all impossible situations. But God used each of these men and the FAITH they had and impossible things became possible.
I don't want you to ever go through life worrying about how things will be taken care of. When hard times come, pray. Know that God has His plan and "ALL things work together for good, for those who love God and are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28, my favorite verse.
I love you, little boy. Daddy will find a job again soon. In the meantime, God is in control. You will always be taken care of.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, July 25, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
A Little Photo Shoot
July 18, 2011
Dear Bentley,
Daddy accidentally took both sets of keys with him to work today. So you and I got to stay home all day. We played and played, cuddled and napped, and then I grabbed my camera. I'm sure you notice that I take many pictures of you. You are such a beautiful baby and I want to cherish every moment we have together. So here are pictures of you today. I love you!
Love,
Mommy
Dear Bentley,
Daddy accidentally took both sets of keys with him to work today. So you and I got to stay home all day. We played and played, cuddled and napped, and then I grabbed my camera. I'm sure you notice that I take many pictures of you. You are such a beautiful baby and I want to cherish every moment we have together. So here are pictures of you today. I love you!
Love,
Mommy
Moving Along
July 14, 2011
Mr. Wiggles,
You are always on the move! You haven't mastered crawling yet but if we put you on the ground you somehow make it across the room!
You can't stand up by yourself yet. But when we stand you up and support you, you stay up!
You don't like to be still. Grabbing, pulling, climbing, travelling, WIGGLING!
You are quite the adventure!!
You just stay my happy Little Buddy forever. I love you!
Love,
Mommy
Mr. Wiggles,
You are always on the move! You haven't mastered crawling yet but if we put you on the ground you somehow make it across the room! You can't stand up by yourself yet. But when we stand you up and support you, you stay up!
You don't like to be still. Grabbing, pulling, climbing, travelling, WIGGLING!
You are quite the adventure!!
You just stay my happy Little Buddy forever. I love you!
Love,
Mommy
First Foods
June 29 - July 4, 2011
Dear Bentley,
We went to the Pediatrician for your 4 month check up. You now weigh 13 lbs and 6 oz and you are 24.5 inches long! A little on the small side but you are right where you need to be!
We got to start you on baby foods also! It was a difficult first feeding. I mean, I could have taken the baby food and spilled it all over you, me, the floor, your chair, and our dog and came out with the same results, minus a crying Little Buddy. I learned quickly to strip you down to just a diaper before feeding you!
It didn't take you long to master eating the baby food. By the third attempt you were a pro! From that point on we got to start on veggies!
Sweet Potatoes are your favorite!!!
One thing is for sure, you may like some veggies more than others, but no food gets turned away from you! You remind me of your daddy in that way.
I love you, Growing Boy!
Love,
Mommy
Dear Bentley,
We went to the Pediatrician for your 4 month check up. You now weigh 13 lbs and 6 oz and you are 24.5 inches long! A little on the small side but you are right where you need to be!
We got to start you on baby foods also! It was a difficult first feeding. I mean, I could have taken the baby food and spilled it all over you, me, the floor, your chair, and our dog and came out with the same results, minus a crying Little Buddy. I learned quickly to strip you down to just a diaper before feeding you!
It didn't take you long to master eating the baby food. By the third attempt you were a pro! From that point on we got to start on veggies!Sweet Potatoes are your favorite!!!
One thing is for sure, you may like some veggies more than others, but no food gets turned away from you! You remind me of your daddy in that way.
I love you, Growing Boy!
Love,
Mommy
Super Baby!!
June 28, 2011Dear 4 Month Old,
Over night you became a new baby!
You rolled over today, switched directions, and rolled back over!
You are sitting up with little-to-no support!
You are reaching for objects that you want and showing excitement when you see your bottle, a toy, or your mommy walk in the room (my personal favorite!).
What a baby!! You continue to make me proud!
Love,
Mommy
Father's Day!
June 19, 2011
Dear Bentley,
Today is Father's Day! First one for your daddy, thanks to you!
You and I spoiled him. We bought him a new tie and a whole bunch of golf stuff. He loved it all. But what he loved most was spending time with his adorable Little Buddy.
I made you a onesie (now that I am a pro at sewing!) for you to wear for Father's Day. You were adorable!! And you even had a tie to wear!
Looking forward to many more Father's Days with my boys!
Love,
Mommy
Dear Bentley,
Today is Father's Day! First one for your daddy, thanks to you!
You and I spoiled him. We bought him a new tie and a whole bunch of golf stuff. He loved it all. But what he loved most was spending time with his adorable Little Buddy.
Looking forward to many more Father's Days with my boys!
Love,
Mommy
The Quilt
June 16, 2011
Hey Little Guy,
Well, I started making you a quilt back in October of 2010. I was still pregnant with you. We started a quilting class at our church that meets every other Thursday. I finally finished it!
I know it took me awhile...but I have never sewn before! I can barely sew a button onto a shirt, let alone make a quilt! But I wanted to do something special for you. I picked out the fabric to match your room. I made sure it was masculine enough for you.
Every time you cuddle up in your quilt I hope you know how much I love you!
Love,
Mommy
Hey Little Guy,Well, I started making you a quilt back in October of 2010. I was still pregnant with you. We started a quilting class at our church that meets every other Thursday. I finally finished it!
I know it took me awhile...but I have never sewn before! I can barely sew a button onto a shirt, let alone make a quilt! But I wanted to do something special for you. I picked out the fabric to match your room. I made sure it was masculine enough for you. Every time you cuddle up in your quilt I hope you know how much I love you!
Love,
Mommy
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