Well - the last week has been a bit crazy for the Greens!
First of all - one night - Saela slept for 6.5 hours. Now this may not seem like a long time to some of you - but it was like heaven for us. We are consistently getting 4-5 hours stretches - so we are moving towards sleeping through the night - maybe that is what Santa will bring us for Christmas.
On Wednesday (12/5) we made an offer on a house, on Thursday there was a counter offer, and on Friday (12/7) all of the necessary paperwork was signed to complete the deal. We are closing AND moving on Friday, December 21st. Let's do the math - that is only 11 DAYS from today. Our current home has not been sold - so if anybody is looking for a vacation house in Lansing, Michigan please let me know at your earliest convenience.
We began packing over the weekend. Jax & Jilly cannot quite figure out what is going on with boxes here, there, and everywhere. Jilly, however, did find two bones that have been missing and she is on cloud 9.
We attended two Christmas parties over the weekend thanks to our sitter Margo and Grandma Green watching Saela for us. We also managed to get pictures of Saela and the dogs for our Christmas card. (FYI - the return label on our cards this year will have our new address.) We will spend the next 10 days packing and then move in on 12/21/07. One of our first orders of business will be to put up our Christmas tree - just in time for the holiday.
I will do my best over the next couple of weeks - but there may be a number of days between posts as we get moved and resettled. We hope you are enjoying this joyous season!
Love,
the Greens
Monday, December 10, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
Saela's Response...
...to the question..."Will you sleep through the night?"
Guess I better go to bed now :).Saela started really "talking" to us this last week. She is cooing all of the time now and it is music to our ears. She is also continuing to grow so fast. She is already in most of her 3-6 month clothes. I need to organize her drawers and pack away her newborn and 0-3 month clothes :(. Time, I can see, will now be measured by her milestones - and it is going TOO FAST. We are looking forward to our first Christmas with her - but there is a lot to be accomplished before we will actually be ready for the holiday. It looks like Sunday will be the official blog update day and if I can find some time - I'll try to throw in some bonus weekday pictures. We hope all are enjoying this joyous season! Love, the Greens
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Caught up!
Disclaimer: Scroll all the way down for today's date to see all of the posts from the last week. (The posts are separated - but all under today's date.)
I know Mr. Dog - I can't believe they put Mr. Cat so close to you either.
Smiles on a Sunday morning!
Whew - that took awhile - but I'm caught up. Hopefully I won't get so far behind again! Hope you all had a great weekend!
Thanksgiving
This is what Saela was wearing on her first Thanksgiving - however I didn't snap a picture before she had a major blowout. (No worries - it's been washed.)
Needless to say, we have much to be thankful for this year. Our beautiful daughter turned three months old on Thanksgiving Day and we can no longer imagine life without her. We will always be thankful for all of the prayers that have been said for her in her short life. She continues to grow and change daily. It is amazing how her simple smile can melt your heart over and over again.
We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and wish all a wonderful holiday season!
Love,
Steve, Brenna, Saela, Jax & Jilly
Saela's First PhotoShoot
Pictures Courtesy of Aunt Sue
We are quite certain she could be the next Gerber Baby...(of course we may be a tad biased.)
My New Hats...
I am not quite sure about this joker hat - Mom snuck in a picture while I was sleeping!
Meeting Family
Saela was fortunate to meet her Uncle David and Cousin Tessa at the beginning of last week. David is a Captain in the U.S. Army and was able to spend three days in Michigan during his two-week Thanksgiving leave. He is currently stationed in Afghanistan and has five months left of a one-year commitment. We are very grateful for the work that David does as well as the work of all of those who have dedicated their lives to the armed services. We thank you for the multitude of sacrifices you have made to protect our freedom.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Mommy has a Baaaaaaad Memory
I was doing some thinking...
and I realized that OOPS TODAY is Uncle Ben's 30th Birthday... 
...you'll have to forgive Mom's memory - she's been a bit tired lately!
It sure made for a good giggle though!
Saela Speaks
I am quite a cutie.
I may be filling my pants right now.
I would like to express my concern over rising gas prices. 
Why yes Jax...I do believe it is time for dinner. 
Here I am practicing for the slot machines in Vegas.
...and now it is time for bed...goodnight all!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Holy Moly - Where Does Time Go?
First and foremost I would like to shout a Happy Birthday to my Uncle Ben who turns 30 today!
I'm not sure how many people still read this - but for those that do... Mom says sorry it has been so long since the last post. Time seems to be flying by these days - she can hardly believe it's already been a month since she returned to work
I am doing well - I weighed 12# at an appointment last Tuesday. New pictures will be forthcoming soon - our camera needed new batteries and now the new pictures won't load onto the site tonight - go figure.
We are looking forward to a few days off next week to see Dad's brother, David, who is back from Afghanistan for a two-week leave and to celebrate Thanksgiving. This will be the first chance I have to meet my Uncle Dave and Cousin Tessa and I am very excited. Dad actually has a week and a half off as he will be leaving for deer hunting on Wednesday. Wish him luck... (although I think Mom might not be too upset if he didn't get one - apparently she had a bad experience while she was pregnant with me - something about deer soup - but we won't go there.)
We will then be spending Thanksgiving Day at Grandpa and Grandma Green's house and we sure have a lot to be thankful for this year. Well, Mom says it's time for me to get to bed. Last Thursday night, I actually slept FIVE hours in a row and we are all hoping for a repeat performance soon!
Goodnight all -
Love,
Saela C.
I'm not sure how many people still read this - but for those that do... Mom says sorry it has been so long since the last post. Time seems to be flying by these days - she can hardly believe it's already been a month since she returned to work
I am doing well - I weighed 12# at an appointment last Tuesday. New pictures will be forthcoming soon - our camera needed new batteries and now the new pictures won't load onto the site tonight - go figure.
We are looking forward to a few days off next week to see Dad's brother, David, who is back from Afghanistan for a two-week leave and to celebrate Thanksgiving. This will be the first chance I have to meet my Uncle Dave and Cousin Tessa and I am very excited. Dad actually has a week and a half off as he will be leaving for deer hunting on Wednesday. Wish him luck... (although I think Mom might not be too upset if he didn't get one - apparently she had a bad experience while she was pregnant with me - something about deer soup - but we won't go there.)
We will then be spending Thanksgiving Day at Grandpa and Grandma Green's house and we sure have a lot to be thankful for this year. Well, Mom says it's time for me to get to bed. Last Thursday night, I actually slept FIVE hours in a row and we are all hoping for a repeat performance soon!
Goodnight all -
Love,
Saela C.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
The Bumbo Seat
Umm...hello - anybody out there - I'm fallin' over here.
Ahh...now I'm getting the hang of this chair thing...
and I don't think I like it very much!
That's better!
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Look at Those Lips!
Are these kissable lips or what? I figure they must be since Mom is kissing them all the time! She was experimenting with different special effects on the computer - the original picture can be seen below! I hope everybody is having a great weekend! Love, Saela
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Saela's Stats
TWO MONTHS
Weight: 10# 15 oz (50th percentile)
Length: 21 1/2 inches (17th percentile)
Hmmm...one might say that Saela has inherited her height from her mom!
(Sorry picture option was not working tonight.)
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Great Weekend!
Hmmm...perhaps a different outfit would bring the Spartans more luck?!?
Lazy Morning
Jax & Jilly ready to enjoy the beautiful day.
We had an absolutely gorgeous weekend here in Michigan - hope everyone enjoyed theirs as much as we did!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Don't Blink
Don't blink
Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half"
Of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't blink
Song Lyrics to Don't Blink by Kenny Chesney
http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/chesney-kenny/dont-blink-22679.html
Eight weeks - where did they go? Our days in the RNICU seem like a lifetime ago and yet the memories are so vivid: the room, the tubes, the blood draws, the endless stream of IV fluids, the antibiotics, the tube feeds, the breastfeeding/pumping "room", the nurses, the doctors, "the baby" that is ours but at the same time is not ours.
Don't Blink
Saela Catherine born 8/22/07. I can say I loved her from the minute she was born - but I know that I didn't realize the strength of that love before she was taken away. On the Eve before I return to work, I can say I love her more everyday - more than life itself. Since she has been home she has been the perfect baby girl.
Don't Blink
Right now I am listening to her sleeping baby "coos" - this is one of the sweetest sounds I've ever heard. One because it is a sweet sound and two because it means she is SLEEPING! It took awhile after coming home but Saela did finally get her days and nights straight. She still wakes up at 12, 3, and 6 am - but at least she goes right back down after a feeding. (This is due in part to the best $10 I've spent since she came home - a voice activated light that changes colors - Saela LOVES it. I also LOVE it at 3:30 am.) Before we know it, Saela will be sleeping through the night.
Don't Blink
Saela has outgrown a couple of her newborn outfits. Her legs are too long - I told her not to get used to that if she takes after me. Maybe she will get her height from Steve?!? If she is a girly girl, she will probably dislike me intensely as she grows older as I've never been a big shopper. If you know me well - you know that I love a bargain. In fact, this past weekend I purchased three tops and a pair of pants for $18.29. I have become a fan of the consignment world. One can only hope that my daughter will get as giddy over the "never worn leather coat originally costing $200 that drops from $58 to $29 on 11/11" that I found while I was shopping. Let's face it - I wanted a better bargain than $58 - so I'll risk it being gone by waiting for the next price drop. She is, however, in luck if she likes a good head massage at the beauty parlor - I will pay well for that!
Don't Blink
I finally got my "real smile" at the end of last week. You have to catch her smiling at the right moment - usually in the morning - as she is still a bit stingy with them. In no time at all she will be smiling, laughing, sitting up, crawling, walking, running.
Don't Blink
The last eight weeks have been life changing and I would not trade one second of them. I love my daughter and seeing Steve with her makes me love him even more. I do hope that I can take the advice that so many have given - "cherish every second because they grow up so quickly."
Don't Blink
Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you
Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife
Don't blink
You just might miss your babies growing like mine did
Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half"
Of fifty years is there in bed
And you're praying God takes you instead
Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think
So don't blink
Song Lyrics to Don't Blink by Kenny Chesney
http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/chesney-kenny/dont-blink-22679.html
Eight weeks - where did they go? Our days in the RNICU seem like a lifetime ago and yet the memories are so vivid: the room, the tubes, the blood draws, the endless stream of IV fluids, the antibiotics, the tube feeds, the breastfeeding/pumping "room", the nurses, the doctors, "the baby" that is ours but at the same time is not ours.
Don't Blink
Saela Catherine born 8/22/07. I can say I loved her from the minute she was born - but I know that I didn't realize the strength of that love before she was taken away. On the Eve before I return to work, I can say I love her more everyday - more than life itself. Since she has been home she has been the perfect baby girl.
Don't Blink
Right now I am listening to her sleeping baby "coos" - this is one of the sweetest sounds I've ever heard. One because it is a sweet sound and two because it means she is SLEEPING! It took awhile after coming home but Saela did finally get her days and nights straight. She still wakes up at 12, 3, and 6 am - but at least she goes right back down after a feeding. (This is due in part to the best $10 I've spent since she came home - a voice activated light that changes colors - Saela LOVES it. I also LOVE it at 3:30 am.) Before we know it, Saela will be sleeping through the night.
Don't Blink
Saela has outgrown a couple of her newborn outfits. Her legs are too long - I told her not to get used to that if she takes after me. Maybe she will get her height from Steve?!? If she is a girly girl, she will probably dislike me intensely as she grows older as I've never been a big shopper. If you know me well - you know that I love a bargain. In fact, this past weekend I purchased three tops and a pair of pants for $18.29. I have become a fan of the consignment world. One can only hope that my daughter will get as giddy over the "never worn leather coat originally costing $200 that drops from $58 to $29 on 11/11" that I found while I was shopping. Let's face it - I wanted a better bargain than $58 - so I'll risk it being gone by waiting for the next price drop. She is, however, in luck if she likes a good head massage at the beauty parlor - I will pay well for that!
Don't Blink
I finally got my "real smile" at the end of last week. You have to catch her smiling at the right moment - usually in the morning - as she is still a bit stingy with them. In no time at all she will be smiling, laughing, sitting up, crawling, walking, running.
Don't Blink
The last eight weeks have been life changing and I would not trade one second of them. I love my daughter and seeing Steve with her makes me love him even more. I do hope that I can take the advice that so many have given - "cherish every second because they grow up so quickly."
Don't Blink
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Seconds Before a Meltdown
Mom was trying to get a shot of my "curly" hair after a shampoo and towel dry...I, however, was just not into picture taking today...
...seconds later I looked like this!
Let's be honest folks, I had some cranky in my pants today.
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