Lowe-Wiswell Family Blog

Well, we’ve been back for about a week and a half now.  It’s nice to be back, but I feel like all we’ve been doing is working and taking care of Nora.  We did go to one of Nora’s playmate’s first birthday party, but that’s been about it.  We usually only see each other for 2 1/2 hours a night, since I come home at 7 and James has to get up at 5AM.  I just wish that daycare was more affordable.  I love taking care of Nora, and I’m glad, in a way, that she’s able to be with one of us all day, but it would be really nice to be able to work at the same time, and actually feel like we can get things done.  The extra money will be worth it tho, I think.  That’s been one of my worries; not having enough money to pay for our basic needs, and wishing that we had enough to just spend a little on stupid things, without counting every penny.  I think we’re getting to that point now, for which I am grateful.  It’s definitely a trade-off, tho.  I guess we’ll see after we’ve been working this schedule for awhile longer if it’s worth it.

Nora’s doing really well right now.  She’s got a new thing where she furrows her brow all the time, whether she’s happy or sad.  It’s really cute!  Especially when she does that and then laughs or smiles.  She is still the object of all affection wherever she goes.  We were in a waiting room the other day, and everyone was so taken by her.  It really makes me feel good that she’s so smiley and friendly to everyone.  She’s really an outgoing baby.  I love her so much. 

So, it’s my second day of working 7 hours….It’s quite a change from working only four. I’m doing okay, but I have a headache. I think I need to take some more time away from the computer screen. Also, I got up pretty early today so I could take Nora to a playdate, so I’m tired. I’m going to miss being able to take her to playdates. I will probably at least go to part of them, but they usually are from 11 or 11:30 to 1 or 1:30, and I’m supposed to work at 12. I think it’s really important for her to interact with other kids, though. It’s so neat to see them play and poke each other in the face.

Well, my mom left today. We had a very nice visit. Nora was delighted by her songs and funny faces. I know she will miss her. But, luckily, she won’t have to wait long to see her again! YAY! I can’t believe we’ll be in Elkhart in less than two weeks! I’m soooo excited. I hope it doesn’t snow on our way, but it would be kinda nice to have some snow during our time there, since we don’t really get much out here.

Well, we’ll see you all soon!

Well, we had a very nice Thanksgiving, as you can see from the pictures. I can’t believe Nora ate that whole piece of pie! There was quite a lot left on her face, but she did eat most of it.  I thought babys’ stomachs were the size of their fists….I didn’t think Nora’s hands were that big. 

I wish Nora could have spent her first Thanksgiving with everyone, but we’ll be back in Indiana for Christmas and New Year’s, so at least we’ll have that time together!

Oh, we found 2 more teeth on the top the day after Thanksgiving!  We had no idea they were there, so they must have shot in overnight or something!  You can’t really see them unless she’s turned upside down (which she often is), but they’re there.

I was planning on doing some work today, but there seems to be an issue I need to figure out before I can, so gotta go!