Jumper

Today was my first MOPs playdate, and I met my new friend Leslie and her two kiddos at the park, then headed to Chick-fil-a for some lunch. I rarely take both kids by myself out to a restaraunt, but since there were two of us adults, it seemed easier, even though there were four kids. We took turns ordering food while the other watched the kiddos. I was on my way back to the table when I heard Carly screaming that frantic "I just pinched my finger" scream. Looked, and saw Leslie picking her up off the FLOOR, still attached to the floppy seat she was strapped to. Apparently, she pulled her foot into the high chair, and then pushed down and arched her back and went over the side, taking the whole floppy seat with her. Luckily, she somehow landed ON the floppy seat, thus breaking her fall, so other than the trauma of seeing the floor flying toward her face, she came out of it completely unscathed. Not even a scratch. You should have seen all the women jumping and reaching arms out when they saw the baby falling. It was almost comical how many people reacted, but since it is my baby, I am not laughing, only breathing thanks to God for protecting her. I put the food down on the table and grabbed her up and snuzzled and cuddled a minute then gave her a bottle, and she just went about her business. By the time she finished her bottle she was smiling and happy again.

So if we count the instances, this is the second time Carly has fallen from at least three feet up and not been hurt. This baby's guardian angel is definitely working overtime! I'll be putting in a good word for a raise when I say my prayers tonight!

Lesson learned here: Strap the stinkin' floppy seat to the stinkin' high chair!!!

hmmmmm....

Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.

.... a new mantra? heh.

couple of pictures that make you say AWWWWW

Last swim of the summer:

Hey! what are you lookin' at?

There was a funny-sounding yell to go with this face

Rainy Day:

Looks like she's walking doesn't it? She's really just standing there.

Consignment sales are gooooood

Yesterday I went to the big semi-annual city-wide children's consignment sale at the convention center. The whole place was full of racks of kids clothes, stacks of toys, rows of gear, and bins of shoes. It was GREAT. I started in the 3T jungle and grabbed a few winter things for Caleb, including a reversible jacket from Carter's and a Reebok warm-up suit for $5. Then I headed over to the 6-12 month girls zoo. I started rifling through the racks with the help of two of my friends who were volunteering at the sale. I got a few super cute things for Carly. She really doesn't need much, except winter dresses. I got her a nice Gymbo holiday-ish dress, and two other wintery ones, a light hoodie, and some Robeez for her tiny little feet. All in all, I got 16 items for $70, an average of $4.37/item. I think that's a great deal.. Too bad they closed before I could find any more. Or maybe it was a good thing. :)

Carly has two teeth now, and is crawling. EVERYWHERE. She never stops, and is into everything. Her favorites are Caleb's hot wheels, which causes much distress to Caleb. He is really not into sharing right now. I can't leave the two of them alone together for fear that Caleb might actually try to poke Carly's eye out. Or scratch her head hard enough to draw blood. Yes, he's done both. (Revision: he has not actually poked her eye out, seeing as she still has both eyes securely attached inside her skull.)

Carly's Parent Commitment service is this Sunday and I can't wait! I want the world to know (or at least the 4000 people in attendence at the 11:15 service at Green Acres Baptist Church) that we intend to raise our child in the knowledge of, and love and respect for, God - the One we owe her very existence to. I also can't wait to show off the dress and bow that I made for her to wear! :)