If you haven't noticed, there has been a drastic decline of dear daddy posts, mostly because daddy, mommy, and baby are all together now...one big happy family.
Okay, so not a big family, and not always a happy family...but definitely a family. The three of us are fluctuating between loving and driving each other crazy, baby is growing up way to fast before our eyes, mommy started a full time job, and all the while still in a FOREIGN country.
If you couldn’t tell by the caps, I still am not fond of this place. In fact, I quite detest it. But such is the life of an Army wife, moving and living where the Army says. So I got a job to stay busy and bring in a little extra cash. I miss baby every second of the day I’m away from her, but you can’t have your cake and eat it too.
As for baby, she is now five months old. We still haven’t migrated to any foods other than her usual milkies, but that will happen as soon as she can sit up on her own. Baby has started to crawl, rolls over the second we put her down on the floor, is making all kinds of vocal sounds, and sometimes sleeps through the night. She is in-between three and nine month clothing.
I’m staying focused on enjoying every minute with Baby and spending quality time with Hubby.
Travel – blah.
Work is just something to do, although I go to work and then have to find things to pass the time there.
Family – I miss!
Cooking – sort of.
Exercise – it’s too cold outside.
Sewing – I’d rather spend the time with Baby or Hubby.
And there you have it folks. The “glorious” life of this Army wife.
01 February 2013
21 December 2012
Dear Daddy
A whole bunch of new things have happened since I last wrote. First of all, I miss you sooo much and talking to you on FaceTime is my favorite part of the day.
But back to my latest developments. I found my feet just a few days before we all left Philly, then that Sunday I rolled over for the first time, although Mommy missed it. The very next day when Mommy and I were with Nana and everyone else making cookies, I started rolling over, but this time I did it more than once and everybody saw and was cheering me on. Now I'm a rolling champ. I do it whenever I laying down.
I've also started teething. Nobody believed Mommy when she said I've been my clingy than usual, and instead of just sucking on my thumb, I'm chewing on both my fists and soaking my onesies with drool. Both Nana and Great Granny agreed that I'm teething. You and Mommy are going to have fun with this phase!!!
Mommy and I finally got my Visa application completed. Talk about a huge ordeal! The Airforce guy was pretty stupid and it was Mommy that kept having to tell him what to do. Hopefully the guy's stupidity doesn't mess anything up and cause my Visa to be held up. I want to be with you so bad!
Love you Daddy. Sending you lots of hugs and milky kisses.
- your baby girl
But back to my latest developments. I found my feet just a few days before we all left Philly, then that Sunday I rolled over for the first time, although Mommy missed it. The very next day when Mommy and I were with Nana and everyone else making cookies, I started rolling over, but this time I did it more than once and everybody saw and was cheering me on. Now I'm a rolling champ. I do it whenever I laying down.
I've also started teething. Nobody believed Mommy when she said I've been my clingy than usual, and instead of just sucking on my thumb, I'm chewing on both my fists and soaking my onesies with drool. Both Nana and Great Granny agreed that I'm teething. You and Mommy are going to have fun with this phase!!!
Mommy and I finally got my Visa application completed. Talk about a huge ordeal! The Airforce guy was pretty stupid and it was Mommy that kept having to tell him what to do. Hopefully the guy's stupidity doesn't mess anything up and cause my Visa to be held up. I want to be with you so bad!
Love you Daddy. Sending you lots of hugs and milky kisses.
- your baby girl
10 December 2012
Dear Daddy
On the scale of binkies, 1 being the lowest and 10 being the best...spending time with you this past week definitely rates at 10 binks! I can't help but smile every time I see you and having you feed me and hold me, makes me the happiest baby girl in the world.
Seriously, who could have it any better than me! I get Mommy all to myself during the day, I get to see you at lunch time, and then I get attention from both of you in the evening. Not to mention, having you around to feed me in the middle of the night is awesome. When it's just Mommy, she gets pretty sleepy and doesn't talk to me and entertain me like you do.
Plus, you are quickly becoming an Allstar at knowing how I like things and how to keep me happy. Way to go Daddy!
I can't wait to spend even more time with you. I love you.
- your baby girl
Seriously, who could have it any better than me! I get Mommy all to myself during the day, I get to see you at lunch time, and then I get attention from both of you in the evening. Not to mention, having you around to feed me in the middle of the night is awesome. When it's just Mommy, she gets pretty sleepy and doesn't talk to me and entertain me like you do.
Plus, you are quickly becoming an Allstar at knowing how I like things and how to keep me happy. Way to go Daddy!
I can't wait to spend even more time with you. I love you.
- your baby girl
30 November 2012
Dear Daddy
I've gained a whole half a pound! Plus I'm wearing my very first 6 month onesie. It's a little big, but at least my legs and feet aren't squished.
Right now I'm talking to fast for Mommy to type everything I'm saying, so I giver her a break every few minutes my stopping and eating my hands.
Now I have the hiccups. I ALWAYS seem to get the hiccups and it makes me mad.
Whenever I'm drinking my milkies and Mommy makes me stop to burp me, I squeal like a little piggy. I'm not a fan of being burped, unless I have something to watch.
Can't wait to see you soon!!!! Love you lots and lots.
- your baby girl
Right now I'm talking to fast for Mommy to type everything I'm saying, so I giver her a break every few minutes my stopping and eating my hands.
Now I have the hiccups. I ALWAYS seem to get the hiccups and it makes me mad.
Whenever I'm drinking my milkies and Mommy makes me stop to burp me, I squeal like a little piggy. I'm not a fan of being burped, unless I have something to watch.
Can't wait to see you soon!!!! Love you lots and lots.
- your baby girl
27 November 2012
Dear Daddy
Mommy and I "celebrated" my turning 3 months old today by going out and applying for my very own passport! Mommy says it was anything but a celebration for her, but I had a blast because at Mommy's 2nd attempt to submit my application, Nana came along. I got to eat milkies and then promptly filled my diaper with stinks while entertaining Mommy and Nana will my faces. Of course I got bored after that and Nana took me out to the car while Mommy finished up.
I'm not suppose to tell you, but I'm sleeping in my swing again tonight. Mommy says she'll put me jn my cosleeper tomorrow night.
So far I still weight 12 lbs, although I'm starting to grow out of the smaller 3 month clothes. It's mostly onesies with small footies. I don't like having my toes all scrunched up.
Love you Daddy. So excited to see you soon!
I'm not suppose to tell you, but I'm sleeping in my swing again tonight. Mommy says she'll put me jn my cosleeper tomorrow night.
So far I still weight 12 lbs, although I'm starting to grow out of the smaller 3 month clothes. It's mostly onesies with small footies. I don't like having my toes all scrunched up.
Love you Daddy. So excited to see you soon!
24 November 2012
Dear Daddy
I wore myself out from all the excitement Thanksgiving day that I slept 7 straight hours in my swing!
After sleeping that long, Mommy was sure that I was going to be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the rest of the night/morning. But I drank half of my usual amount of milk, and fell asleep for another 3 hours.
Mommy and I joined Nana and Aunt M while they did some black Friday shopping. I promptly got tired of all the lights and noise, but feel asleep after crying for only a minute or two. Mommy was terrified that she was going to have a Thanksgiving day screaming episode on her hands once again, but I was cool as a cucumber after I had that short nap in her arms while shopping.
Following shopping, we went to visit Uncle C's family and I put on the charm.
I fell asleep when we went to Aunt M and Uncle C's house to help put up Christmas decorations. I slept in Uncle C's office the whole time Mommy, Nana and Aunt M were decorating. Mommy had a blast. She was soooo happy that I did so well while we were out. But then again, Aunt M and Nana know me and what I like.
I love you Daddy. It won't be to long before I can see you again!!! Hugs and milky kisses.
- your baby girl
After sleeping that long, Mommy was sure that I was going to be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the rest of the night/morning. But I drank half of my usual amount of milk, and fell asleep for another 3 hours.
Mommy and I joined Nana and Aunt M while they did some black Friday shopping. I promptly got tired of all the lights and noise, but feel asleep after crying for only a minute or two. Mommy was terrified that she was going to have a Thanksgiving day screaming episode on her hands once again, but I was cool as a cucumber after I had that short nap in her arms while shopping.
Following shopping, we went to visit Uncle C's family and I put on the charm.
I fell asleep when we went to Aunt M and Uncle C's house to help put up Christmas decorations. I slept in Uncle C's office the whole time Mommy, Nana and Aunt M were decorating. Mommy had a blast. She was soooo happy that I did so well while we were out. But then again, Aunt M and Nana know me and what I like.
I love you Daddy. It won't be to long before I can see you again!!! Hugs and milky kisses.
- your baby girl
21 November 2012
Dear Daddy
Mommy and I have been feeling a little blah. I have a yucky cold and Mommy is trying to deal with pain, vomiting, and asthma. We are quite a pitiful pair! But we also make for perfect sleeping buddies. We sleep a lot...day and night.
Despite my cold, I'm eating like a champ. Anywhere from 4-6 ounces.
Development wise, there is nothing really new that I've been doing lately besides continuing to grow big and strong!
Love you Daddy. We miss you soooooo much.
- your baby girl
Despite my cold, I'm eating like a champ. Anywhere from 4-6 ounces.
Development wise, there is nothing really new that I've been doing lately besides continuing to grow big and strong!
Love you Daddy. We miss you soooooo much.
- your baby girl
18 November 2012
Thanksgiving
If you came to this post expecting a gushing out pour of all that I'm thankful for...you are in for a surprise!
I hate Thanksgiving and all of the stupid "Day #: I'm thankful for...." crap that everyone and their brother is doing. It's like they go through their list of family members and if that list is short, then they move on to their pets, their neighbors pets, and who knows what else after that.
If you want to be legit, be thankful all year long and SHOW your appreciation through small acts of kindness towards those you love.
And the Thanksgiving dinner?!?! Of course I like food...but why spend days preparing for one ahort meal of engorgement followed by hours of cleanup? Order in pizza and call it a day.
Call me the grinch of Thanksgiving. The only part I like out of all of it is the wine and box stuffing with gravy from a jar.
Enough said. I'm retreating back into my grinch mountain cave.
I hate Thanksgiving and all of the stupid "Day #: I'm thankful for...." crap that everyone and their brother is doing. It's like they go through their list of family members and if that list is short, then they move on to their pets, their neighbors pets, and who knows what else after that.
If you want to be legit, be thankful all year long and SHOW your appreciation through small acts of kindness towards those you love.
And the Thanksgiving dinner?!?! Of course I like food...but why spend days preparing for one ahort meal of engorgement followed by hours of cleanup? Order in pizza and call it a day.
Call me the grinch of Thanksgiving. The only part I like out of all of it is the wine and box stuffing with gravy from a jar.
Enough said. I'm retreating back into my grinch mountain cave.
16 November 2012
Dear Daddy
Mommy and I enjoyed relaxing today. I fell asleep in Mommy's arms while we were watching MASH together.
We can't wait to see you soon. It's hard for Mommy with all the unknowns, but we are doing pretty good otherwise.
Our favorite thing to do is sleep in and then I eat and talk to Mommy for a little while. Pretty soon I will be talking to you too Daddy!
Hugs and milky kisses
- your baby girl
We can't wait to see you soon. It's hard for Mommy with all the unknowns, but we are doing pretty good otherwise.
Our favorite thing to do is sleep in and then I eat and talk to Mommy for a little while. Pretty soon I will be talking to you too Daddy!
Hugs and milky kisses
- your baby girl
15 November 2012
Dear Daddy
Mommy and I ran all around town today with Nana. We went to the post office, grocery store, baby store, clothes store, and had lunch with Aunt M! I grossed Aunt M out by puking down the side of her nice black dress pants and shoes.
I was pretty fussy again today, but finally fell asleep around 5pm and slept for 3 whole hours. Mommy couldn't believe it and kept checking on me.
Tomorrow Mommy and I are doing nothing but laundry, work out, watch tv, and snuggle and sleep a lot! Oh, and I might get a bath. Yeah me!!!
Love you Daddy. Miss you lots.
- your baby girl
I was pretty fussy again today, but finally fell asleep around 5pm and slept for 3 whole hours. Mommy couldn't believe it and kept checking on me.
Tomorrow Mommy and I are doing nothing but laundry, work out, watch tv, and snuggle and sleep a lot! Oh, and I might get a bath. Yeah me!!!
Love you Daddy. Miss you lots.
- your baby girl
14 November 2012
Dear Daddy
My happy phase came to an abrupt end yesterday. Mommy is at her wits end trying to figure out what happened and why the turn of events. I've been crying for the past 4 hours, not to mention all the crying that I did today. I got so worked up that Mommy ended up having to put on headphones on the ride back from SAFB.
On a good note, I'm eating a ton and continuing to do a lot of baby talking (during the good moments). Mommy says I'm either talking, screaming, or snoring. Today Mommy got in the shower twice just to chill out and try and mentally relax. She tries so hard to be calm and happy around me, but I know my fussing is putting her patience to the test.
Both Mommy and I can't wait to be with you!
Hugs and kisses.
- your baby girl
On a good note, I'm eating a ton and continuing to do a lot of baby talking (during the good moments). Mommy says I'm either talking, screaming, or snoring. Today Mommy got in the shower twice just to chill out and try and mentally relax. She tries so hard to be calm and happy around me, but I know my fussing is putting her patience to the test.
Both Mommy and I can't wait to be with you!
Hugs and kisses.
- your baby girl
12 November 2012
09 November 2012
Dear Daddy
I'm growing so fast...Mommy can hardly believe that I'm now at 12 lbs and 23 inches long.
I'm holding my head up now and even trying to lean forward on my own. Here I come Grandpa W! You said you'd watch me when I can hold my head up!
I like standing up (Mommy keeps me from not falling over). I really don't like tummy time unless I'm laying on Mommy's chest, and today I started sleeping a full three hours at a time. When I'm awake in between naps, I like to lay on my play mat with a few toys to entertain me above my head, watch TV with Mommy - sitting up like a big girl in Mommy's arms, or sit in my bouncy seat watching Mommy.
If people are talking to each other and not paying attention to me...I get fussy. I love attention but loud noises and loud voices or yelling scares me and I cry. Mommy can't yell at Teddy (dog) anymore because I get upset. It's my sneaky way of letting Teddy do whatever he wants. We made a pact back when he was my protector while I was still in Mommy's belly.
I can't wait to be with you again Daddy. We are going to have so much fun together! Love you.
- your baby girl
I'm holding my head up now and even trying to lean forward on my own. Here I come Grandpa W! You said you'd watch me when I can hold my head up!
I like standing up (Mommy keeps me from not falling over). I really don't like tummy time unless I'm laying on Mommy's chest, and today I started sleeping a full three hours at a time. When I'm awake in between naps, I like to lay on my play mat with a few toys to entertain me above my head, watch TV with Mommy - sitting up like a big girl in Mommy's arms, or sit in my bouncy seat watching Mommy.
If people are talking to each other and not paying attention to me...I get fussy. I love attention but loud noises and loud voices or yelling scares me and I cry. Mommy can't yell at Teddy (dog) anymore because I get upset. It's my sneaky way of letting Teddy do whatever he wants. We made a pact back when he was my protector while I was still in Mommy's belly.
I can't wait to be with you again Daddy. We are going to have so much fun together! Love you.
- your baby girl
08 November 2012
Dear Daddy
Mommy and I watched Despicable Me and we loved it! I watched the whole thing on Mommy's lap and tried to talk with the little minions. Mommy thought I was hilarious.
I had a great day today. Only fussed a few times, ate lots of yummy formula milk, and napped like a champ.
I loved seeing you on FaceTime!!!
Mommy got her camo Cardinals shirt in the mail today. She was so excited and can't wait to wear it tomorrow. We'll take a picture and send it to you!
Yesterday at Nana's birthday party, Mommy gave me the tiniest bit of cake frosting and ice cream. I loved it and kept smacking my lips for more. Don't worry Daddy! I promise not to eat a lot of sweet stuff and junk food! Mommy just wanted to see how I would react to anything other than milk.
So we tried a teaspoon of watery baby cereal this morning, but I didn't like it as much. I wanted my milk instead!
We love you and miss you soooo much. Get better soon!
- your baby girl
I had a great day today. Only fussed a few times, ate lots of yummy formula milk, and napped like a champ.
I loved seeing you on FaceTime!!!
Mommy got her camo Cardinals shirt in the mail today. She was so excited and can't wait to wear it tomorrow. We'll take a picture and send it to you!
Yesterday at Nana's birthday party, Mommy gave me the tiniest bit of cake frosting and ice cream. I loved it and kept smacking my lips for more. Don't worry Daddy! I promise not to eat a lot of sweet stuff and junk food! Mommy just wanted to see how I would react to anything other than milk.
So we tried a teaspoon of watery baby cereal this morning, but I didn't like it as much. I wanted my milk instead!
We love you and miss you soooo much. Get better soon!
- your baby girl
01 November 2012
Dear Daddy
Did you like the video Mommy posted of me playing with my hands? I'm getting pretty good at bringing my hands to my mouth now.
We had a great day that is being followed by the beginnings of a rough night. I've had two baths so far today and one of Mommy's favorite onesies bit the dust. It was just to nasty. :0)
I missed seeing you on the computer today. We'll have to try and make it happen tomorrow!
Mommy has been having some rough moments. She misses you a lot. We read your storybook and practice saying Daddy all the time! Mommy says that she hopes you are my first word because then you'll have to be the one to take care of me more often as I'll be calling for you.
Everyone is saying I'm getting prettier as the days go by. You had better sharpen up your shooting skills for when I get older!
Sending you kisses,
Your baby girl
We had a great day that is being followed by the beginnings of a rough night. I've had two baths so far today and one of Mommy's favorite onesies bit the dust. It was just to nasty. :0)
I missed seeing you on the computer today. We'll have to try and make it happen tomorrow!
Mommy has been having some rough moments. She misses you a lot. We read your storybook and practice saying Daddy all the time! Mommy says that she hopes you are my first word because then you'll have to be the one to take care of me more often as I'll be calling for you.
Everyone is saying I'm getting prettier as the days go by. You had better sharpen up your shooting skills for when I get older!
Sending you kisses,
Your baby girl
31 October 2012
Dear Daddy
I love my hands!
Over the past few days, I've been playing with my hands more and more. Today I couldn't them out of my mouth. I would even squeal in frustration if I kept trying to get them up to my mouth but missed. Mommy tried to get me to use the pacifier, but I would have none of it. I only wanted to chew on my hands.
Mommy and Nana went through all the infant/toddler toys to see what I have to play with as I get older, and what I should add to my Christmas wish list. I sure do have a lot already and won't need much!
Love you and miss you.
- your baby girl
Over the past few days, I've been playing with my hands more and more. Today I couldn't them out of my mouth. I would even squeal in frustration if I kept trying to get them up to my mouth but missed. Mommy tried to get me to use the pacifier, but I would have none of it. I only wanted to chew on my hands.
Mommy and Nana went through all the infant/toddler toys to see what I have to play with as I get older, and what I should add to my Christmas wish list. I sure do have a lot already and won't need much!
Love you and miss you.
- your baby girl
30 October 2012
Dear Daddy
I had a very eventful day, tagging along with Mommy to the store, getting to FaceTime with you, eating, naps, and watching Uncle D's dog get shocked with his new obedience collar. That was funny!
Mommy has been packing up most of my newborn clothes. At first she was sad, but once I showed her how cute I look in my 3 month onesies, Mommy was excited about me having a whole new "batch" of clothes to wear.
I christened one of them already with a blow out diaper! It was a good one. Mommy had to wash my swing because it got dirty too. I know...I have awesome skills.
Love you Daddy. Hope you keep on getting better.
- your baby girl
Mommy has been packing up most of my newborn clothes. At first she was sad, but once I showed her how cute I look in my 3 month onesies, Mommy was excited about me having a whole new "batch" of clothes to wear.
I christened one of them already with a blow out diaper! It was a good one. Mommy had to wash my swing because it got dirty too. I know...I have awesome skills.
Love you Daddy. Hope you keep on getting better.
- your baby girl
28 October 2012
Dear Daddy
Sorry I haven't written you in the last few days. I've been keeping Mommy very busy. Last night Mommy got a break and was able to sleep about 9 hours while Nana took care of me all night and into the morning. Mommy almost slept in till noon!
I am getting bigger every day, and fit into one of my 3 month outfits for the first time.
Can't wait to talk to you tomorrow on FaceTime.
Love you!
- your baby girl
23 October 2012
Dear Daddy
I received my 2 month shots today. Mommy couldn't handle it, so Nana came with us and held me. I screamed real loud, but it only lasted for a few minutes and then Nana calmed me down.
Afterwards, Mommy and Nana treated themselves to pizza and Hawaii 5-0 while I slept, cuddled up in Nana's arms. After Nana left, I fell back asleep in Mommy's arms, and slept through the whole Cardinals game.
Mommy's been having a hard time of it lately. She hates the thought of us being away from you now while you are down for the count with your leg, and then with the holidays coming up. I do my best to cheer Mommy up by smiling and talking my baby talk.
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, at the doctor's office today, I weighed 10 lbs and 4 oz.! I'm in the 50th percentile for height and weight. And I was cooing and smiling for the doctor too...that is before I got my shots. :0(
Love you Daddy!
- your baby girl
Afterwards, Mommy and Nana treated themselves to pizza and Hawaii 5-0 while I slept, cuddled up in Nana's arms. After Nana left, I fell back asleep in Mommy's arms, and slept through the whole Cardinals game.
Mommy's been having a hard time of it lately. She hates the thought of us being away from you now while you are down for the count with your leg, and then with the holidays coming up. I do my best to cheer Mommy up by smiling and talking my baby talk.
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, at the doctor's office today, I weighed 10 lbs and 4 oz.! I'm in the 50th percentile for height and weight. And I was cooing and smiling for the doctor too...that is before I got my shots. :0(
Love you Daddy!
- your baby girl
21 October 2012
Dear Daddy
Mommy and I were up at the crack of cracks this morning to go shopping with the girls. Mommy found me the cutest summer outfit and a Christmas shirt for next year. Guess what? They both have "Daddy" on them!
Everyone and their brother fussed over me, and Mommy repeated, "7 weeks" about a thousand times because they all kept asking how old I was. I thought it wasn't polite to ask a girl's age?! :0)
Had our first poop explosion worthy of a hose down. You should have seen the faces Mommy made. I thought it was funny although I don't think Mommy felt the same way.
Hope your leg feels better! Love you!!!
- your baby girl
Everyone and their brother fussed over me, and Mommy repeated, "7 weeks" about a thousand times because they all kept asking how old I was. I thought it wasn't polite to ask a girl's age?! :0)
Had our first poop explosion worthy of a hose down. You should have seen the faces Mommy made. I thought it was funny although I don't think Mommy felt the same way.
Hope your leg feels better! Love you!!!
- your baby girl
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