He likes to move it too…

Snuggles LOVES his bouncy chair... I just had to share a little video clip of him in it. He is going to have the STRONGEST legs, isn't he? He is a very "physically fit" baby! (This actually might explain his drop in weight on the growth chart... you think?)Anyhow, his...

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Baby News – First Food!

Baby News – First Food!

Snuggles really enjoyed eating his "first food" last night, fed to him by daddy and his big sister (TT)! He will be 6 months old next week, and was really ready for food. It was so cute! However, after dinner, Chiquita got sick... I think it is the flu, but it could...

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“We” did it!

“We” did it!

After some encouraging words from Regina last Wednesday, I finally decided to just go for it and potty train Chiquita. I took her out of her diaper and put her in panties which she was VERY excited about, but in no time I was cleaning up accidents all over the house!...

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Update on Peanut

Update on Peanut

Well, maybe I should just call my little Peanut, Peanut Butter! Or PB as in Peanut Butter or Paul Bunyon! He had his 4 month check up today, and measured in at the 75 percentile for height!! Now, for those of you that do not know us, this is so ABNORMAL for a child of...

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Baby Milestones

Baby Milestones

Just about 20 minutes ago, he did it! The baby rolled completely over from back to tummy without getting caught up on his arms. He has been trying to roll over for a few weeks, but always gets stuck on his side from his arm. He, however, does NOT like being on his...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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