Swimming Season is Coming - Daddy is Home

Swimming Gear

You are going to start swimming lessons. I had no idea you could do that so early but I am excited. Since we have a pool I would like you to learn how to swim correctly and safely. We went and bought you a swim suit yesterday. Oh my wow! You are so cute. It makes me smile to just think about it.

The classes are at the YMCA and both Momma and Daddy will be there. They say it is more of a way  to get you comfortable with the water and then you progress to the next level, etc. I know you love the water already because of bath time. You could sit in the water for an hour and it not phase you. That Eddi is your Daddy in you. Momma likes the weather to be HOT and the water to be warm.... so when bath water gets a little chilly I get out. You and your Daddy would stay in no matter what.

Daddy and you taking an afternoon nap

Now the best news of the week - YOUR DADDY IS HOME FROM DEPLOYMENT!!! He was a little upset because he went to get you when you woke up (he got in around 11pm) and you were so upset because you weren't sure who he was. It broke my heart for him. Thankfully by the morning you were thrilled to see him. I know nighttime everything is hard to see.

Seeing you and your Daddy together makes my heart burst. He loves you so much it is so evident on his face when he looks at you; and when you look at him your eyes light up like it is Christmas morning. It is beautiful. He has wanted to hold you, rock you to sleep, play with you, etc. all the time since he has been back. He keeps telling me how much you have grown and changed. I honestly don't see that much of a change but I am with you 24/7. For that reason, I have to wrap my head around the fact he was unable to be with you for 3 weeks and only able to SKYPE about six days. I could not even begin to imagine being away from you and him with those circumstances. Thankfully photos were exchanged repeatedly.

Well my sweet Eddi Bear - I am going to sign off. In two days you are 6 months old. Time is flying by and with each day I am more and more blessed to be your Momma. I love you so much.

Be My Valentine

Happy Valentines Day!

Eddison this is your first year for Valentine's Day. As you know we learned it isn't about the gifts, but about showing those you love - how much you love them.
Also, your Daddy was away but Mommy's friends Jessica and Taylor came from Texas so we had dinner with them at IHOP! It was a lot of fun. You ate carrots and a sweet old man asked if you would be his Valentine.











Earlier that day we went to Starbucks and we saw your 2nd cousin Janiece, had coffee with Erin, and saw your Uncle Josh. It was a good day. We did miss Daddy but sent him photos so he could see you. He told me that you were the most beautiful baby ever. I had to agree. You are simply adorable.

In these few short weeks you have accomplished so many things and I know that there are many more to come... but wow. You leave me speechless. I can't imagine how you could get more amazing than you already are. But, you show me every day a new amazing thing.

Our next milestone is you turning 6 months old. It is so hard to believe you are already that big. Oh, but you are amazing. The things you can do, what you try to do.... They take my breath away.

The photos you see were taken in your bedroom. Gosh you are such a sweetie. I guess I will quit writing seeing as your 6 month blog post is coming and I need to leave something in there.

I love you dearly my sweet Eddi Bear. Happy Valentines Day and I pray you know how much you are truly loved.

Time is Short

I notice I have been behind in your blog. You are 5+ months, your daddy is deployed, Momma is working by making baby things.... let's just say we are a bit busy in the Jacobson household.

But - you are 5 months and I did NOT forget to get a photo! See I remembered this! It is amazing the things you can do and how much you have already changed since I took this photo. You are a GO-GO girl. Non stop movement from the moment your eyes open. Keeps me on my toes.
Since the photo you have decided to start to "crawl". You get your arms straight but your little legs won't stay in the crawl position. Instead you tip-toe while in the crawl position. Honestly, I believe you would rather walk and stand than that whole crawl scenario. I sure do love you.

The other night I was singing a different tune. And if any mother says they have not had a moment where they would want to ship their child off they are lying or it just hasn't happened yet. You woke up at about 1am and screamed, arched back, arms flying for over an hour. I had to sit you down because I was so worried I would shake you because I was so upset. Nothing I did helped. I tried to nurse, changed your diaper, rubbed your tummy, rocked you, walked with you... nothing. I finally put you on the couch and hit my knees asking God to help me because I was so worried and upset. I sat there listening to you scream while I cried sobbed. About 3 minutes later I picked you up and you were so calm. I thank God for hearing my prayer. Following that you slept for 2.5 hours. (not normal for you)

Eddison - lesson for when you have a child. Patience and prayer go hand in hand. Without one you do not stand a chance. Babies are beautiful blessings and I would not change having you for anything. However, there are moments Eddi where you will need to step back and reflect. You will need to sit and remember what a blessing that baby screaming is. You do that with patience and prayer. Funny I am learning this along with not taking your daddy for granted.

So, another lesson. Your husband - cherish the moments you have. Always say I love you, and never ever think twice about showing him you care. Your daddy was home with us for over a month (non-stop) and since he has left I realize how amazing he was. I am sure I never told him that while he was sitting with us. I pray that your daddy knows how I love him. I pray that he knows how amazing I think he is. Eddi tell the person your love how much you love them daily. We are not granted tomorrow and for that we should never pass up the opportunity to share our emotions with those around us.

Now that I am crying... I will tend to you. By the way, you are currently sleeping soundly because Meme came over and you were awake 2+ hours straight and you are TIRED. Also, your Meme is pretty amazing... as is your Papa. You have such an amazing group of family around you. Never take them for granted. Love you my Eddi Bear.