March 13

After two weeks or more of not blogging, I find myself inspired again. I am currently battling what I can only determine as post-partum depression. I have spoken with several dear friends and a doctor, so I am taking several steps to overcome this frustrating experience of sadness which sweeps over me often. Thanks for all the prayers and calls. As a result of just not feeling like doing anything because of the depression, I haven't taken the time to do things I love to do. One being keeping in touch with friends and family, which is why I blog.

We have really not done anything recently that is all that exciting. We have celebrated birthdays with friends, taken pictures in the bluebonnets-love springtime in Texas and just enjoyed our family.

Bootsie continues to love Mother's Day Out and is picking up words left and right. The other day she told my dad, "Papa, don't help me!" as she was helping herself get out of the car. She is Miss Independence. She wants to peel her own bananas, put on and take off her own clothes and even tries to go outside and explore on her own. The exploring alone is a constant source of conflict. The biggest news with her is that we have bought a Dora potty and are now working on going potty in it several times a day. SHe isn't quite proficient, but she is getting there and really enjoys getting stickers every time she goes to the bathroom. I will spare you pictures!

Luvy is 5mos. old and weighing in at 15lbs.12oz. Yeah! She is continuing to be an easy going baby and a source of joy to all of us. Her eyes have yet to choose their color, but I think they will be brown like mine and her sisters. She is rolling on each side and from front to back. She is sleeping well from 9:00pm-7:00am give or take 30minutes-praise God!

Now that the weather is warming up, I am able to get out and go jogging more and my mom and I do Pilates in the evenings on the days I don't get out for a jog. Thanks to the good Mexican food and my parents real sweet teeth, I am finding loosing weight to be ever a challenge (sure blame the parents for the sweets). I have started reading more, which helps me feel good by keeping my mind working. All these things to say, I am doing well, loving my time with my family, missing my friends in Mt. Home, and feeling confident that by God's grace and maybe a little meds, I will get out of this post partum funk and enjoy life more. Blessings, Ralee