It is 3 days before Christmas. Even though we've had our tree up and decorated for a month and the packages wrapped under the tree, it hasn't really felt like Christmas at all this year. It could be a part of us wishing it wasn't. There are many unhappy memories around Christmas pushing away the good ones this year. One year ago tomorrow Eric's mom died. Losing a mother is the worst. She is the one who gave birth to you, the one you saw the most every day. We are lucky God gave us Lucas to help cheer us up this Christmas and Jesus to give us all hope. Keep the family in your prayers.
Eric has a lot going on at work. He found out his project he is on isn't going to be funded until 2011 so he isn't sure about what job he'll be put on if they'll even have one for him. So I think he's been a bit stressed out lately. The one good thing is he had an interview with another company last week and he is waiting to hear back from them. It would be best if he could stay with CSC though because he loves his job there. Keep that situation in your prayers as well.
Emily hasn't been up to much. This week has been a little high strung for her as well. Lucas is cutting his 5th tooth so he hasn't been a happy camper. He isn't napping at all and because he isn't getting any naps he is really cranky all day long. Then last night we put him to bed earlier than he normally goes and it really messed him up. He was up just about every two hours. Eric tried to help out by patting him back to sleep so I didn't have to nurse every time but Lucas only wanted momma. So Emily got up and nursed him even though he didn't seem hungry he just wanted the comfort. We were joking that we could use that onesie back that we gave to Vanessa that said, "All mommy wants for Christmas is a Silent Night". Emily has been exhausted lately and isn't handing the dogs barking very well. She would be so much happier if we could find a home for Dynamo. She really needs a loving home. If you all know of any one who would love a small white Jack Russel mix about 6-7 years old, let us know. She came from the pound so she would be great for an older couple with no children. I think she adds some added stress to our lives that we just don't really need right now.
Lucas is 7 months old now. He is growing up so much. Its amazing how some times when we look at him he doesn't even look like a baby any more. He is sitting up, pulling himself up to a stand in his crib, babbling constantly, runs in place in his Exersaucer, giggles, has 4 teeth and working on the 5th. He is in a no nap kind of mood these days. At least he doesn't like to nap away from us. He likes to be comforted and we are guessing its his tooth coming through that is bothering him. He was doing really well with naps until now. He was taking three naps a day for 1-1 1/2 hrs. We both can't wait until this tooth is through and we are hoping for a break. Teeth have been popping through since he was 3 months old so I think we deserve one. Lucas is about 16lbs 6oz. He is considered average for his weight now. We are glad to finally have a good weight on him. Emily has had a rough time feeding him since he was born. I'm proud she has stuck with the breastfeeding though, even though I think most would have given up by now.
Well that seems like a good place to start with our weekly posts. Lots of things to pray about and try to find Dynamo a home ;).
Love,
Eric, Emily, and Lucas
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