Baby Wrangling

It's the 9 a.m. nap hour, and all three babies are asleep. I am not normally a boastful person, but I am always impressed with myself when I look across the room at the little sleeping bodies-- ages 12 months, 8.5 months, and 7 months--knowing that I managed once again to get them down by myself. Maybe it's relief more than pride!

Here's my Audrey Lynn...

It amazes me how my heart can leap EVERY TIME I look at her. I love her from head to toe... On her head, she has always had the wildest hair! It lays down a little better now that it is longer, but it thinned in the back and then she rubbed a big bald spot. So still wild! Her eyes have always taken everything in, and I am excited to say that she has my eye color which I never thought would happen considering how dark her daddy's eyes are. Smiling or talking all day, her dimple is always present. She is very rolly, weighing in at around 19 pounds, so she has an extra chin for us to kiss...as well as an extra arm pit and belly roll and knees! Then on her stubby limbs, you can find tiny little hands and feet...which I see flailing around at the moment meaning she is now awake from her nap which did not last very long! But that means I get to go over to see that big after-nap smile and kiss that double chin! Thanks for letting me brag once again...I guess that's what proud mamas do!

So Here's the Deal...

For all those who are just dying to know what the Deals are up to these days, I have decided a blog might be an interesting and fun adventure for all of us! I figure it will mostly become an Audrey-log for the grandparents, but I like the idea of getting complex thoughts and communication out during the day (so I won't end up responding "da, da" permanently!)



For those who may not know much about us, Josh and I were married in May 2005 after graduating from Texas Tech. We are currently living in Comanche, Texas, and Josh works for the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. (He helps landowners improve their land.) I taught 3rd grade last year but am blessed to stay home with our little girl Audrey now. She was born in February of this year and is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me, next to God's saving grace. She is almost seven months old now and is so fun! She likes to say HI! to everyone and is big into saying "da, da" about everything. She is very smiley and loves mirrors and cups. LOTS more on her to come! I consider myself a Baby Wrangler right now. During the day, I also keep two little boys, so that makes three kids all under the age of 1 that I chase all day! I'm up to my knees in diapers and spit up, but it has been fun! How can you beat a triple-dose of baby smiles and coos?

So that's the Deals in a nutshell... Check back periodically for pictures and the day-to-day diaper dish.