Mothers Who Know

"Mothers who know" do less. They permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. They allow less media in their homes, less distraction, less activity that draws their children away from their home. Mothers who know are willing to live on less and consume less of the world’s goods in order to spend more time with their children—more time eating together, more time working together, more time reading together, more time talking, laughing, singing, and exemplifying. These mothers choose carefully and do not try to choose it all. Their goal is to prepare a rising generation of children who will take the gospel of Jesus Christ into the entire world. Their goal is to prepare future fathers and mothers who will be builders of the Lord’s kingdom for the next 50 years. That is influence; that is power." ~Julie Beck

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

My little girl is 10!!


Stephanie has been a total joy in our lives. Her c-section was easy and I recovered so fast. By the time she was less than 3 weeks old she was sleeping through the night. I was choreographing Cinderella and I would feed her, put her in her car seat and go to rehearsal at 6:30 then she would sleep all through rehearsal, I would put her in her bed and she would sleep until I got up at 6:00. She was happy and would crack up everyone. She had the longest black hair that stood straight up. My mom kept putting in gell and it still stuck straight up. She reminded me of those Munchee munchee dolls. My dad drove up the kids and we actually blessed her when she was 8 days old.
I really liked the name Stephanie but everyone was sure that I had named her after our next door neighbor Stephanie Fackrell.
She has always had curly blond hair and has loved to dance and perform. For her birthday she wanted Ryan and I to take her shopping and spend the day all by herself. So that is what we did. She had so much fun spending her money. We give each of our kids a birthday budget. With that money they can choose whether to get all surprises, to have a party, to get the money it is totally up to them. Steph started out saying that she wanted some in surprises and some on her shopping spree. But while we were shopping she changed her mind and we spent all of the money. She had made a list of stores and items she was looking for. She is so silly.
I hate that her stomach hurts her all of the time. I feel bad that we can't find anything that will help it feel better. She mostly just doesn't say anything about it anymore. Lately she has been suffering from migraine headaches also. I feel bad because she is in a lot of pain.

6 comments:

Jennifer said...

Happy Birthday Stephanie! It was so good to meet you!! (And I'm still wishing I had curls like yours.)

Cindi said...

Happy birthday, Stephanie. You're such a sweet heart.

Michelle W. Nate said...

Stephanie- I remember seeing you for the very first time. I thought you were so adorable. FYI I had hair just like you did. Nothing would help, gel and hats couldn't touch it. Anyway, your mom and dad just got home from with you from the hospital and I saw you in the car while your dad ran to the bank I think. Anyway, hope you had an excellent birthday. And yes, you were a very good baby through Cinderella.

KMJ said...

Happy Birthday Stephanie Nicole! I remember you as a tiny baby and was there when you were blessed. I coudn't believe how much you had changed when I saw you the next time in summer I believe it was. I thought your mom should have scheduled her c-section on my birthday, the 30th, but was excited non-the-less. There wasn't anything cuter than your 3 older siblings holding you. I love those pictures of the 4 of you when you were teeny tiny.

Liz said...

Happy Happy Birthday Stephanie - WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Liz & Jon

Shuman X Seven said...

Happy Birthday Steph! I can't believe you are already 10 WOW!!! I sure hope they can help you feel better.