wordless wednesday

sick baby

Last Monday baby boy woke up 6, SIX, times throughout the night. I could tell he wasn’t really ever in a deep sleep so I too was drifting in and out of dreamland all night. In the morning he felt a little warm so I figured I should take his temp. I rushed around digging through random baby gear looking for his thermometer I had no idea where it was because I had never had to take it before. I finally found it, stuck it under his arm and waited 20 seconds until it read 101.1 my heart skipped a beat. I Googled “6 month old with a fever of 101” (I don’t know what new parents did before Google). Finally, Mamma called the doctor and the doctor said…it sounds like an ear infection. We go in aaand no dice, the doctor said it was a virus and didn’t seem too concerned. After two more sleepless nights and two more fussy days all was well again. We made it through, happy ending! Every time we progress through a difficult phase I feel a little bit stronger and more equipped to face what is next. It always seems like we are facing a new challenge and although Tucker is an easy baby, we still face growth spurts, baby gas bubbles, teething, and over-tiredness. Each of these minor everyday baby occurrences is cake compared to a sick baby! Health is something I take for granted until someone gets sick, it was a great reminder that God is in control and all I could do was trust that he was taking care of my baby. I am truly, SO thankful for a healthy family.

wordless wednesday

neck.lace

The babe and I traveled to Minocqua last weekend while Matt was helping Britt and Jon move from North Carolina to Wisconsin. We stayed at my dad's house where there is always a project to be done! I have been wanting something to hold my necklaces and because my jewelry box is upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs and I never take the time to use it on a daily basis. So here is was my necklace situation before.

Once the little one was napping I was able to start my mini project!

I went for a little walk in the back yard where I found my wood

Stained then added hooks and a hanger

Stenciled

Finished! A much better home for my necklaces :)

welcome home to wisconsin weise's!

We are thrilled that Brittany and Jonny moved back to the Midwest from North Carolina! Jonny is starting a graduate program at UWL and Britt accepted a nursing position with Mayo in La Crosse. So of course Gabbee and I needed to make them a little house warming gift for their new home!

Now that Britt & Jon are only a short 2.5 hours away Tucker can see his Godparents whenever he wants! We are so blessed to call these three family!

Above all else, love each other deeply.

wordless wednesday

happy mother's day!

Happy Mothers Day all you new and seasoned mommies! We had a lovely first Mother's Day. We went to Grandpa Rick's church where he preached about anger management, a nice Mother's Day topic, listen here to these life giving words. After church we drove to La Crosse to help Britt and Jon move into their new house. It was so great for the 9 of us (11 including the pups) to be together again after 9 months of being in separate cities. After a day of unpacking we went out for dinner then had peanut butter pie! Yum. Throughout the hustle and bustle of the day something I read stuck with me, "Your legacy of mothering well will impact your child long after your time on earth has ended" Mother Letters. Even though I've only been a mommy for a short 6 months, I know what I do each day for my little man is so much greater than the acts themselves. Loving him like I do, I hope, will impact how he views himself when he is older. It is my job to shine the light and love of Jesus into his little soul. With the lord as our strength, we will teach this little boy true love and grace.

I love to give and receive keepsakes so we made salt dough handprints for the grandma’s in Tuck life. If you want to make your very own hand or footprints all you need is: 2 cups of flour 1 cup salt 1 cup water

knead until smooth

Press tiny hand into dough

Bake at 200 degrees for about 2-3 hours.

Paint!

Display!