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I am over at Take Heart sharing my love story.
So, if you want to hear all about how I met and fell in love with my wonderful hubby, come visit me at Take Heart. And Danielle just had a sweet baby girl…so you can get your baby fix and tell her congrats while you are over there.
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And Joel and Levi are on the U.S. Grains Council website.
They didn’t write any guest posts, but their cute picture is on the rotating header on the homepage. See them? Joel is in the red shirt and Levi is “driving” the tractor. I just had to brag on them a little…since I am guessing most of you won’t be visiting the U.S. Grains Council website anytime soon. 🙂
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Oh…I guess Griffin is here today. He is not allowed to make any guest appearances until he starts sleeping through the night. 🙂
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  • danielle @ take heart - thank you so much for taking the time to share your story and your heart! all my love, friend.ReplyCancel

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  • Sarah @ This Farm Family's Life - Just read your story and it is beautiful! You have a great blog and you are such an inspiration. Have a great day!!

    Sarah @ This Farm Family’s LifeReplyCancel

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  • Kristin - loved reading your story! thanks for sharing, and i hope someone starts letting you sleep through the night soon. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Darlene R. - The caption with Griffin’s picture made me laugh. But, I do hope you get a full night of sleep very soon. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Darlene R. - I just read your story and I wondered if Joel went to PCC that first year of college? We have several students there from our church this year. Thanks for sharing your story. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - best post ever. LoveReplyCancel

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  • DeMo - Here’s the permalink, so that you can find this story 3+ months from now w/o scrolling through danielle’s blog. 🙂 http://www.danielleburkleo.com/2012/02/love-story-jess-mcclenahan.htmlReplyCancel

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  • Rebecca at Cotton+Wood - That is one of the sweetest love stories I have ever read.

    So glad to “meet” you through your blog. 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Meggie - Such a sweet love story. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading it!ReplyCancel

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  • The Veers - So sweet! I remember your wedding, it was amazingly beautiful!!ReplyCancel

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  • KristinGheen - So nice to read more about your story. Yet again I’m shocked at how much I have in common with you even though we’ve never met. Same graduation year, same marriage year – we just celebrated our tenth a couple weeks ago, two boys (with very similar ages), etc. Went and visited Erin Hutton last weekend – drove past your area on the way to Wichita and gave a little wave to you and the boys as I passed! Thanks for sharing your love story! Enjoyable read as always.ReplyCancel

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  • Jody - Jess, when I am praying for a husband I am asking for someone like your hubby or Tim Tebow. Hope Joel takes that as a compliment!ReplyCancel

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  • Mrs. Kee - I read your love story at Take Heart today and it was so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your love, pain, and faith.ReplyCancel

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  • Melissa - This post totally made me smile!ReplyCancel

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  • Mindy M. Harris - just LOVED your story on danielle’s blog. danielle is a sweet bloggy friend and i adore her.
    you guys’ love story is similar to ours, by the way!ReplyCancel

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  • Julie - Loved reading this and remembering all those early chapters of your love story. 🙂 I especially liked the picture in our old dorm room (hehe–too bad the Anne Geddes posters weren’t up yet). And the one of you and Joel at my wedding is pretty sweet. You two are a special couple and a blessing!ReplyCancel

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  • Julie - Loved reading this and remembering all those early chapters of your love story. 🙂 I especially liked the picture in our old dorm room (hehe–too bad the Anne Geddes posters weren’t up yet). And the one of you and Joel at my wedding is pretty sweet. You two are a special couple and a blessing!ReplyCancel

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  • the brokaws - what a great story, had to smile at the similarities to my own story…i married my high school sweetheart (since sophomore year) before we finished college (at iowa state) too! thanks for sharing and the last post was great as well…what a good reminder!ReplyCancel

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  • Melinda - I truly enjoyed reading your story…thank you for sharing with us!ReplyCancel

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  • Linda - Jess, I loved reading your story. I’ve followed your blog for a long time but I’m not sure I’ve ever commented. Anyway, you are such an inspiration to me. We live in Pensacola, FL and this whole time I’ve been following you, I never had any idea Joel went to college here for a year. Pensacola is a long way from Kansas and was quite a change for him, I’m sure. Your story is so sweet–thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

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  • Meredith Deibler - Hi there – I’m just a regular (for a looonngg time) reader.. no one fancy. 🙂 But I did want to say I smile and laugh every time I see Levi’s birthday pictures rotating around Pinterest! I always say “Hey, I “know” him!!”. It is funny how things get around!ReplyCancel

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  • LauraD - Today is March 5 and I have been praying for you all day. I pray that you find shelter in the shadow of God’s wings. With love, Laura in California!ReplyCancel

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  • JJC - Thinking of you today, remembering baby Cora, praying for you. JillReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - Thinking of you and your sweet family today. My family and I released balloons(as we have done every year) today in honor of your sweet Cora Paige. Prayers sent your way!

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  • The Schilling's from Cimarron - Thinking of you today….. prayers sent your way all day! I wore my Cora necklace today and wore pink! Miss you! Love to u all!ReplyCancel

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  • Anonymous - My veil and dress were SO similar to yours! 🙂 Love the picture of you two and reading your story. CarrieReplyCancel

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  • Faith - what an amazing story and example! i enjoyed reading your love story on your guest post!ReplyCancel

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Sometimes on Mondays I feel like I just need someone to give me a ride until I can find the energy and brain power to get my gears going. Do you know the feeling? If Levi could just plop his mama in that wagon of his and pull me for a little bit I think it would help. He needs to burn some energy anyway…or maybe just pass some of that two year old energy on to me.
 This weekend I snuck outside to take some pictures of Levi pulling his wagon. He was totally in his own world…pulling and pushing away. He loves being outside. Last year he couldn’t even budge the wagon on his own and this year he is pulling it all over the yard.
 And then he spotted me and started heading over in my direction.
 He pushed and pushed until he got as close to the camera as possible.
 He checked out some of his pictures and then got bored and was off again. 
Sometimes he pulls his wagon and sometimes he pushes it. Sometimes his wagon is empty, sometimes he collects rocks and sticks, and I would bet that he occasionally even gives Bobby and Ishama a ride. Or maybe they give him a ride. Who knows. 🙂

And sometimes he just needs to catch his breath and have a snack. It is tough being a two year old!
I am thankful that as followers of Jesus, we do have someone to pull us along. And He doesn’t just drag us along, He gives us the strength we need for today and hope for the future. We don’t have to face even one day alone. After losing Cora, I clung to these verses:
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new  every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28

And even today there are many days that I open my tired eyes in the morning so thankful that I don’t have to face the challenges of the day on my own. Knowing His mercies are new every morning and that He will give me just what I need for whatever that day and week holds…even on a Monday morning…that’s what keeps me going.

I pray that on this Monday morning you are finding rest in our Savior. If you are weary and burdened, or just tired from getting up with your sweet baby in the middle of the night, don’t let the day go by without stopping and seeking Him. We need His strength for today and everyday. Don’t pull that wagon of yours on your own…let Him lead the way. I promise it will be even better than hitching a ride with Levi in his wagon! 🙂
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  • Amber - I am not sure how I found your blog but I have been following for a while now without commenting…sorry!

    I just had to say I needed this post. I have a 4 month old who won’t sleep more than 2-3 hours at night and I am EXHAUSTED (I also have an almost 3 year old!) I love your blog because I can relate but even more because I always feel uplifted after I visit. Thanks for sharing the scriptures that help you when you are feeling weary (and plain tired!) And, if you ever figure out how to make Griffin sleep, please share that, too!

    Hugs,
    Amber
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  • Charissa - His little hat is absolutely adorable!ReplyCancel

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  • Rachel - Very well written. Thank you for the Monday inspiration. Our God is Good!!ReplyCancel

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  • Keith and Margaret - He is so cute. One wonders what goes through their minds as they do all this work. It is amazing to see a work ethic start so young.ReplyCancel

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  • Elisabeth - Soooo Cute 🙂 I’ve followed your blog since before you became pregnant with Levi and I happened to be on Bratt Decor’s facebook page and they have your picture up on their page. I don’t know if you saw that but I thought it was pretty cool.ReplyCancel

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  • ji - Amen.ReplyCancel

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  • Tiffany - I have followed your blog since Cora got sick. I must say that yours and Joel’s never ending faith is a true inspiration. I have two small children and I can certainly remember all of the long nights. You are not walking alone because not only is He right beside you, but so are all of us that follow your blog. You truly inspire me.ReplyCancel

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  • Melanie Martini - Love this post!ReplyCancel

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  • Auntie EM - Yes, I agree the comments already left. Your story is inspiring – you did not want to have to live your lives without your daughter but you have shown me how someone can move forward in life with grace, faith, trust, and love as you and your husband raise your two adorable sons. Thank you for sharing your love story and for being a strong woman who continues to trust in the Lord in spite of your loss and challenges. Keep smiling!!ReplyCancel

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  • Selena - Oh, how I love your sweet heart. 🙂 God is so pleased with your heart as you seek Him, share Him, and serve Him.

    May he bless you and baby Griffin with some rest, soon.

    Thank you for sharing your life, and for sharing our God. He is infinitely faithful, and loves us all so much.

    xx,
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  • Denise Klop - This is sweet and much needed encouragement on this Monday. Thank you!ReplyCancel

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  • Mommy2Sophia - Reading this post totally made this pin pop into my head: http://pinterest.com/pin/193373377720014099/

    Hope it makes you chuckle too. It is just sooooo true! Best of luck mama, I do not miss being in that “baby never sleeps” stage and feeling like the zombie version of myself trying to take care of a toddler and a baby. Praying it will get better sooner rather than later! 🙂 LisaReplyCancel

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  • Darlene R. - Thank you for your post today. I always enjoy reading your blog. You are such an encouragement. 🙂

    Do you ever wonder what little ones are thinking when they are off playing on their own like Levi was in these pictures? I find myself wondering what is going on inside those precious little minds. 🙂

    Praying you have a wonderful day.ReplyCancel

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  • nichole - How I needed this today! Thank you for your encouragement and for the scriptures:)You are so awesome!!ReplyCancel

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  • Susan - Oh Cora!!

    I so needed this message today. I’m weary.

    Thank God for Jesus!! Praying for you too.

    And by the way, you son could not be any cuter. Love these shots♥ReplyCancel

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  • Kristen - Where did you get the wagon? We have one with the plastic tires that doesn’t work well on our country roads!ReplyCancel

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  • LauraD - Thank you for another wonderful post. Just on Sunday in church, we sang Great Is Thy Faithfulness, one of my favorite hymns. And then yesterday morning, my devotion was about how God’s love and faithfulness are “baked fresh every morning” just like fresh bread…our daily bread. Thank you for such a beautiful reminder that God’s love and faithfulness are always there.ReplyCancel

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  • Rachel - Monday’s are wearisome. Praying for you especially this coming Monday as you remember your dear Cora.ReplyCancel

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  • The Mershawn's - That kid is adorable & looks like he’s always a step ahead;). I know another certain 2 year old around my house who’s an awful lot like that. So cute & so fun.
    Thanks for the encouraging words. I think we always need a little encouragement, no matter where we are. It’s always good. And you’re always so good to give it! Thank you.ReplyCancel

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  • Happiness Is... - I love this. So perfect and true. And your pics are gorgeous.ReplyCancel

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  • Mum2twopreciousgifts - Jess. Did you warn the Grain People that their website would experience a sudden rush of visitors, including folk from far flung countries in the other hemisphere, once they put up the photo of Joel and Levi??? 🙂

    I LOVED your post about how you and Joel met. As always, beautifully written.

    I feel Blessed to be able to be inspired and taught by you.ReplyCancel

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  • Lexie Loo, Lily Boo, and Dylan Too! - Those pictures are wonderful!ReplyCancel

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  • Rob and Andrea - Hey Jess,
    I just love reading about your two sweet boys! I’ve noticed that you have mentioned how Levi loves to tote his snack cup everywhere he goes! My daughter is 16 months and does the same thing! What kind of snacks do you offer to him? I try to keep my daughter’s snacks as healthy as possible {since she seems to like to snack ALL day long} but find that we often stick to the same kinds of things: Annie’s Organic cheddar bunnies, oyster crackers, Crispix cereal, craisins, cubed cheese, nilla wafers…. any other suggestions?ReplyCancel

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It has been awhile since I have posted any phone pictures. Here are a few of my boys. Levi has been really interested in Griffin all of a sudden. It is so sweet to watch him love on his little brother. Often it is with my phone that I catch those sweet moments.
1. Lots of brother hugs around here lately.
2. Trying to help Griffin read. Levi likes to make him feel included. 🙂
3. Starting the morning off by reading Knuffle Bunny to Griffin.
4. Caught holding hands during a Veggie Tales movie. Melt my heart.
5. Look out! Monkey on the loose.
6. We have had some really nice days around here…and stroller rides too.
7. Hanging out on the floor.
8. And hanging out in the rocker.
(This is how I found Levi waiting for me when I was done getting ready this morning.)
Hopefully we will do lots more hanging out together this weekend too.
Happy weekend to you!
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Levi loves his cousins. He talks about them all the time. He says each one of their names and asks where they are. He gets so excited when he gets to spend time with them. So, when I saw this idea for a cousin memory game I knew I had to make a game for each of Levi’s cousins. And they ended up being the perfect “valentines” for our cousin Valentine party.
 I take no credit for this idea. I followed all of Emily’s directions at Jones Design Company. I made a set with nine cousins for one side of the family and six cousins for the other side of the family. Levi’s set has all twelve of his cousins. I loved that Cora could be part of the cousins for this project. 🙂
I used Photoshop Elements to make the front of the cards with each cousins name, picture, and these papers for the background. Don’t ask me how I did them. I know just enough about Elements to be dangerous. I am sure I made them in the most inefficient way possible. 🙂 I used red mat board for the backs of all the sets except for Levi’s…because I ran out. I had a hard time cutting the mat board with a knife so I ended up using my kitchen scissors which worked great but gave me blisters on my hands by the time I got done. Crafting is hard work!
I put each set of cousin memory in a little bag and tied it with bakers twine. I was going to make a cute tag too…but I ran out of time…or I was too tired…I can’t remember which!
Of course Levi and several of his cousins are a little young to play cousin memory but who doesn’t like a set of cards with their cousins faces on them?! Levi spent lots of time going through the cards and taking them in and out of his mailbox.
We tried matching them but he was too excited about picking them up and looking at the pictures to do that for very long.
And then he would mix them up and laugh. I think he thought that was the best part about cousin memory. Funny boy.
For now they are just cards with his sweet cousins’ faces on them…but later they will be a great game for him to play. I think I might need to make him a cousin picture book. He would love that.
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  • Katy @ Live Laugh Love Craft - These are so cute! I wish I knew how to use all of those “fancy” programs. 🙂 Great job! I am pinning this.ReplyCancel

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  • Sarah - So very cute!ReplyCancel

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  • Nemmie - We do ‘cousin memory’ with a phone app, but this is way way cuter – totally making a set. Thanks for posting!ReplyCancel

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  • Melanie Martini - Jess, this is such a great idea. So cute. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

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  • Kate - Levi is the cutest little boy ever! Well, except for my NateReplyCancel

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  • Melissa - How perfect is that, I love it! It would be fun to do with pictures of grandparents, aunts, uncles too or their favorite toys, books, and things. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

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  • Mandy - LOVE this idea 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • E @ Oh! Apostrophe - All of your projects are so cute! I am the same way with photoshop elements… super inefficient and I’m sure there is a way to do everything I do in one step instead of 12 but I am too lazy to learn it!ReplyCancel

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  • LauraD - What a cute and crafty idea! I love it!ReplyCancel

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  • Kristi - Seriously cool idea! Thinking these would make cute Valentine’s for next year!ReplyCancel

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  • Meggie - Such a cute idea! Love!!ReplyCancel

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  • Danielle H. - Your cute Valentine “Happy Heart” pic and blog is featured on the Eighteen25 blog today!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Jenni Lynn - love love love this idea!ReplyCancel

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  • The Mershawn's - That is so cute! I really should make that for my kids. Memory is a big hit for sure, but with fun faces…over the top;)!! Thanks for sharing…ReplyCancel

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  • Melanie Mueller - What an awesome idea!! I love this and may have to do something like this for my boys!!! Precious little guys you have!!!ReplyCancel

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  • Colleen - Thank you for sharing your sweet chubby little boys. My kids are big now and I miss those busy hectic baby days!ReplyCancel

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  • Jill - Very cute idea. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

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  • The Bordens - Love this, going to do this for my daughters preschool class maybe for Easter or for the end of the year gift:)ReplyCancel

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  • Heather | Cookie Mondays - jess you are SERIOUSLY amazing.ReplyCancel

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  • HWess - I love this idea, you’re right it’s great to have Cora in it (reader since before Levi was born but I rarely comment…)ReplyCancel

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  • Rockin Baby Ryan - Thank you for the idea! I saw this long ago, and just made my own version for my sons 3rd b-day!ReplyCancel

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  • Kelly - I’ve long had this idea (from seeing it on your blog) and am going to make a set for my daughter and her cousin for Christmas…. we’ll do all the members of our extended family (aunts/uncles/grandma) – just 11 in all, so it’s manageable.

    Just in case anyone is ever looking at these comments for ideas…

    I’m going to just print the photos via shutterfly/walgreens/etc. and then put them on a scrapbook paper background, then use self-laminating paper. Hopefully it works! 🙂ReplyCancel

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Dear Griffin,
Somehow these months keep flying by. I know that “baby time” always goes fast, but how can you be getting so big. Five months already?!
The past month has been a tiring one. All of a sudden you decided that you like waking your mom up all throughout the night. Not just once or twice, but all night long. And you also decided that you don’t like to eat much during the day…you prefer to eat at night. To your defense, your big brother is so distracting during the day. You love him and when it is time to eat you usually prefer to watch him instead of eat. I guess there is no one to distract you from eating in the middle of the night! You are really throwing me for a loop with this crazy sleeping and eating schedule though. Your sister and brother were already sleeping 8-10 hours by five months, so most of the time I just don’t know what to do with you! I guess we will just keep working on that schedule and one of these days I’m sure you will surprise me and sleep through the night. In the meantime, I am trying to enjoy every minute of our time together…even if it is at three in the morning and my eyes are heavy. 
Your big brother started noticing you all of a sudden this month. It is so sweet to see you interact with him and watch that brother bond beginning to form. You are pretty awesome, but he might be so interested in you because of all of your cool baby gadgets too. Levi likes your walker, Bumbo, and baby toys just as much as you do. In fact, he sometimes just plops himself in your car seat or Bumbo and chills out for awhile. But I think he mostly just likes you. He always asks about you when he wakes up, wants me to put you near him when he is playing, wants to read his books to you, brings you toys, tells me when you are hungry (he probably knows better than I do!), and loves to take baths with you. He knows how to get the best smiles and laughs out of you too.
This month you started sitting up…with lots of help of course. You love sitting in your walker and we recently started sitting you up in a Bumbo too. If we lay you down you are always arching your back and trying to sit back up. You will be so glad when you get a little more sturdy. This month you met your Uncle James for the first time, took your first trip to the zoo, and attended your first cousin Valentine party. You have been a busy boy.
If you didn’t wake up a zillion times a night, I would say that you are a perfect baby. You are perfect anyway though…perfect for our family. You still have such a sweet temperament and are content most of the time to just hang out with me and your brother. You love to be held and talked to. It is pretty easy to get you to smile and your daddy loves to make you giggle. I am so thankful that you are part of our family, sweet boy.
I can’t wait to see what another month with you holds. I am hoping it holds a little more sleep for us both! But even if it doesn’t, I love you so much.
Love, Mama

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  • Alexis - He looks so much like you and is just adorable.

    I also love the blanket your mom made for him! It is the perfect background!ReplyCancel

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  • Carla - Oh Jess, I feel your sleep deprived pain!!! My little guy is two months younger than Levi and I remember reading with great envy on how Levi would sleep all night and go down for a nap without any fuss. My little girl is two months older than your Cora and between the two of them, they have probably never slept all night. My 4yr old wakes up during the night even now (as does my 2yr old!). I know some people recommend letting the baby Cry it Out but that just was never the right choice for our family. We would just take the baby into our bed and at least that way, we all got some more sleep than trying to settle a baby back into a cot at 4am. Its not for everyone I know but it can have its own rewards (the cuddles with a sleeping baby are just the best :-)) They do eventually learn to sleep alone again, I guess some babies are just more needy at night than others. Also, if you can at all, could you get someone to take Levi for a few hours in the afternoon so you can get a nap? I found even a few naps a week really helped recharge the batteries. It might be some comfort to know that lots of babies go through a sleepless phase around 5mnts, apparently as their brain develops and they start to move more, they find it harder to switch off and go to sleep. Most start sleeping again when that phase passes (Just not mine lol). Anyway, he’s an absolute peach, the cutest cause of sleep deprivation in Kansas no doubt 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Casey - Hi! You really have a beautiful family! I have 2 girls who are 17 months apart and the youngest wanted to watch everything her older sister did! She was so afraid she was going to miss something fun that she wouldn’t eat during the day (and used the night to catch up!). I finally ended up making a special box for my older one (it had different toys/books/etc) that was only taken out for feeding time so that she would play quietly (or at least by herself!) so I could feed the baby. I would then shut us in the baby’s room and turn the floor fan on to drown out all noise so she would eat! This helped her eat more throughout the day and sleep more at night. It took my older one a week or two to learn to play on her own and not interrupt us for those 10-15 minutes so her sister would eat but it was totally worth it to start sleeping through the night again!!! Good luck with finding your ‘trick’ 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Tammie NElson - You don’t know me, but I read your blog. I was browsing pinterest the other day and say a picture of Levi and Griffin dressed as a football player and football in the fitness category. So cute.ReplyCancel

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  • The Moffats - how cute is he???!!!! i can’t believe how much he is changing. griffin just keeps getting cuter and cuter and cuter!! wish i was closer to squeeze those chubby little thighs and kiss those big cheeks that remind me so much of his sissy.ReplyCancel

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  • Paula Aspacher - i would bottle feed during the day so he can look around. sometimes with the 2nd this is what they prefer b/c older siblings are so interesting. if it is breast milk all the better??ReplyCancel

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  • The Mershawn's - He is adorable & I can’t believe he’s already 5 months! It’s so crazy! I’ll be praying for more sleep. That’s got to be so hard:(. But, he’s still precious & he looks super cuddly, which has to help some with those sleepless nights:}.ReplyCancel

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  • Rich and Carolyn Dewey - Beautiful baby boy! I love his pudgy little arms and legs. So squeezable!ReplyCancel

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  • LauraD - Griffin is so precious. I just want to squeeze those legs of his! My daughter didn’t sleep through the night until she was about Griffin’s age and was starting to eat solids. The solid food seemed to keep her fuller through the night. Have you tried giving him rice cereal or baby food yet? I know some doctors say wait until 6 months, but ours gave us the go-ahead as early as 4 months. That might help. That sweet Griffin just wants to cuddle with his Mama at night! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • May - He is a mini Cora,,, God bless you and yours and shower you with Health, Happiness and Prosperity…

    i THINK TOO HE IS MAKING UP what he hasnt been drinking during the day,,, Goodluck,, Whatever your schedule it seems to be working just fine. Hold on there, and all will be well.

    Most sincerely

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  • Anonymous - OH MY!! Guess some things don’t change even with 48 (almost) years going by!! I finally did what one of you other readers said – gave Shawn a bottle during the day so she could “watch” Lecia!! Sure wish I could pinch those adorable chubby thighs and kiss those “sweet cheeks” of both your adorable little guys
    love you guys
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  • Lauren - Griffin sounds exactly like my youngest, Joshua. Joshua is 5 months old tomorrow and has also decided to wake up all through the night. This month has been tiring in our house too. He is so easily distracted when he is eating, especially because his big brother is so loud. We even tried giving him cereal last night hoping he might sleep longer, but he woke up earlier than he has been. If you figure this sleep stuff out please let me know 🙂 its a good thing they are so cute!ReplyCancel

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  • Auntie EM - Griffin is so sweet, and yes, he is perfect in every way. Those sleepless nights will come and go and will be a faint memory some day. Don’t blink because before you know it he will be running around chasing his brother!! I too love the chubby cheeks and legs. My little grandsonis the same way. Cute kissable cheeks and chubby legs. In fact, he wouldn’t fit in Bumbo there for a while because of his chubby legs!! Ha Ha Have a wonderful dayReplyCancel

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  • meg duerksen - he has got a lot of nerve to get so big so fast.
    who does he think he is?
    it’s just plain mean.
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  • Nicole - That is the sweetest, chunkiest baby I have possibly ever seen! I am so sorry he isn’t sleeping for you at night though. My 3rd was also the “worst” at sleeping…maybe they just love that one-on-one mama time..who knows? I will be praying for sleep in your near future. In the mean time, enjoy that sweet time whenever you can get it. He will be crawling out of your arms very soon! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Nicole - That is the sweetest, chunkiest baby I have possibly ever seen! I am so sorry he isn’t sleeping for you at night though. My 3rd was also the “worst” at sleeping…maybe they just love that one-on-one mama time..who knows? I will be praying for sleep in your near future. In the mean time, enjoy that sweet time whenever you can get it. He will be crawling out of your arms very soon! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Nicole - That is the sweetest, chunkiest baby I have possibly ever seen! I am so sorry he isn’t sleeping for you at night though. My 3rd was also the “worst” at sleeping…maybe they just love that one-on-one mama time..who knows? I will be praying for sleep in your near future. In the mean time, enjoy that sweet time whenever you can get it. He will be crawling out of your arms very soon! 🙂ReplyCancel

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  • Lexie Loo, Lily Boo, and Dylan Too! - Happy 5 months!
    He is an adorable little guy!!!ReplyCancel

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