Dangerous Wonder

I am really starting to see the changes in Dean. When you spend so much time with someone it's hard to see those day to day changes. As I take the time to step back and look at his pictures, I am amazed at how much he's grown and changed already!

Create Your Own!

Today it's cold and snowy outside and "since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow". Life is moving steadily along here. The campaign is almost over and we are busy with all the last minute details. Dean grows and develops with each day. I finally gave in and bought a box of organic rice cereal. He loves it! i love it because it means he is getting full without me having to supplement. We are starting to notice more hair on his head and it's actually turning a dark brown. Dean spends more time on his tummy and is doing better with that. It's amazing to me how fast babies change and it seems no matter how I seek to cherish it all it's never enough. I guess that's just how life is.

Today I am reminded of just how gracious and wonderful God is. The Bible is true when it states that children are a blessing from the Lord. I couldn't agree more. I had to go to work today to take care of yet more requirements for being a nurse and took Dean with me expecting it to only take an hour or so to complete. Unfortunately, we were there for 3 hours and completely skipped Dean's naptime minus the 30 min catnap he took in my arms. However, throughout our entire arduous morning he was quiet, patient, and happy. Even when he soaked through his entire set of clothes he remained full of smiles. I know that even fussy children are a blessing, but good babies like mine are doubly so. Thank you Lord for this gift!

Our newest family member has arrived! Mom and baby are doing great after only 10 hours of labor and no medications!! Way to go!

Create Your Own!

Today was a new day of firsts for Dean. He saw his first snowfall and had his first taste of solid foods. Mommy made homemade rice cereal and I think it needs a little refinement. The rice didn't grind up as fine as I wanted it too and therefore the cereal was still a little "chunky". That may explain why Dean didn't go for it. He is growing quickly and we are struggling to keep up with his hunger needs, thus we will keep trying the cereal in hopes that it will help to fill him up. I am amazed at how reluctant I was to start him on solid foods. It wasn't that I didn't think he was ready, but rather that I wasn't ready for him to take such a big "grown-up" step. I laugh at myself. I remember thinking that other clingy moms were just too much and now here I am one of them. God reminds me often that though I love my boy dearly, he is not mine to hold onto but rather God's. I must let him grow into the boy and man he's been called to be. It all comes down to trusting God with my life and the lives of the one I love!

Create Your Own!

Everyday that goes by Dean is changing and growing. He has found his thumb and has basically rejected pacifiers forever. He is now occasionally rolling over from his stomach to his back. Often though he gets too distracted chewing on something underneath him to think about rolling over. Dean has also discovered the higher ranges of his voice and loves to squeek. He'll sit there with his mouth open and let out little squeeks. He finds it rather funny too. Speaking of laughing, Dean's laugh has developed from a small little giggle to a full out belly laugh. There is nothing sweeter then the sound of a baby belly laugh. If I can get it recorded I'll put it on here. It is quite amazing to watch him grow and change. I am doing my best to enjoy each moment I have and not dwell in the past nor long for the future. Hopefully this way I will have succeeded in having a full life. Here's a pic of Dean chomping on his teething ring. No teeth through yet, but he's definitely working on some.

Dean had his four month check-up today. He is healthy minus a small yeast infection on his diaper. He is growing well. He is 15 lbs 5 ozs, 26.5 inches long and his head measures 43 3/4 cms. That puts him at the 65th percentile for weight, the 95th percentile for length, and the 90th percentile for head circumference. He's one tall skinny boy! They even mentioned today, while giving him his shots, that Dean didn't have much leg fat. He was a very well-behaved boy. The Doctor said that we could start him on rice cereal. I'm still undecided as to when I'll start that exactly, but I don't think it will be too far off. This boy definitely has an appetite.

So I just finished my perusal of the newspaper. It has become something of a daily habit for me. I laugh to remember my days of ignorance back before I married Kyle. I never read the paper and rarely knew what was going on outside my little world. Part of me reflects fondly on the simplicity of those times. The ability to think the world was ok and to enjoy all that was around me. Not that I don't have joy or think the sky is falling, but now I'm just aware of so much more. As much as it hurts me to say, my husband is right. I do need to be informed, even if the news isn't good. I need to know what decisions my leaders are making on my behalf. I should be cognizant of the cultural swing toward humanism, even if just to know how to combat it in my own home. Reading the paper certaintly removes the rose colored glasses and requires a more sober view of life, but again life is going to happen whether I choose to recognize it or not. I'd rather be alert and aware as the Bible admonishes us; then to stick me head in the sand and be blindsided. My goal now is to help provide some innocence for my children while they are young. They will too have to face the reality of the world someday, but should have their season of bliss!

Dean is going to have a new boy cousin! Aunt Jen found out Thursday that she is having another boy (her firstborn is Caeden, born exactly 1 year and 1 day before Dean)! We are so excited and happy that he is healthy and well. He is due to come Mar 3rd! The way us Fisks are having babies there will never be a lack of playmates. I also think we may actually get to the point where Auntie Em has had her fill of babies. Children are a blessing and our family is going to be full of them. If you think of it during the day, say a prayer for my sister-in-law Elizabeth. Her due date is one week away and I can tell she's getting tired. Pray for a soon and safe delivery for baby and continued good health for Liz.

Back when we first saw Dean on ultrasound (10 weeks gestation) he was bouncing and doing back flips inside me. Thus we nick-named him Tigger. He now has a Tigger room and lots of Tigger toys and clothes. Here he is in his Tigger robe. What a cutie! (not that I'm prejudiced at all!)