Katelyn's first 3 months

New Blog

Today marks the first entry to this family blog. I have always used it as my own journal but I realize that I can also expand it to include the family - esp. for the little ones.

So, where are we? Ryan is at school. Tues and Thurs are my duty to take him to school while the dad takes work calls at home. Thankfully, the little one is still sleeping soundly. Ryan will also have his first T-ball practice today. Yeah, we start him on this even before music lessons. It will be another 'thing' in his schedule in addition to his chinese and math homework.

As for Katelyn, she is almost 3 months already. It has been such a joy to see her grow. I still remember how fragile she was being at 6 lb'ish....and how I had to deal with all the postpartum aches and pains and vowed not to ever have kids again. It might still be true but definitely the whole anxiety and stress is gone. Thank God! She is more responsive now and gives you a big smile when you play with her. She really fusses only when she is tired or wants to be fed. Her hair is so fine and turned a little brown on the ends. The double eyelids are still hidden in there somewhere. LOL. She is still not as light as her bro, who knows why. I realize how much I do enjoy this period when they are so little. I know full well life will get harder as they grow.

A Little Hope

Time seems to fly by so fast as we march in the another month. Katelyn is becoming more social and starting to googoo gaga in response to your talking to her. She is not as generous with her smile but she would give you a big one while you smile at her. Even though these few months of staying at home can be so mundane but I am soaking it in as much as I can knowing this period of baby-hood is so short. I love the holding, feeding, and most enjoyable to me is sleeping with her in my arms. The hardest so far is definitely her being a light sleeper. Her eye lid is still single and occasionally you can see the double appear; so the jury is still out on that one. Her skin still seems to be darker than Ryan so I am hoping she will turn lighter soon!

As for things with hubby, it's getting a little bit better. Just need to do more on my part to care for him. Taking it slowly for now. His work has been so hectic and there seems to be a chance to jump ship; but he will have to wait and see what the offer will be...it's gonna be too good to turn down for him to move....so we will see. On the other hand, the housing project is going slowly and by my rough guess, it will be a best case to begin construction sometime in the summer.

I have definitely been more conscious about my attitude when teaching Ryan, we have had a better time doing homework and studying. I realize how much effect words can have. I tried to affirm his improvement and reassure him that he will succeed. I can see the difference. This kid is also improving on his reading thanks to the school 1st grade reading jump. However, I still think he is naturally more curious about math. We have been getting him to understand some concepts and he seems to be able to grasp them so far. His weakness is impatient and careless but definitely teacheable!