A Martin Minute

My sweetest littlest one is 1 month old today - almost exactly right now.  He has been my easiest baby by far & everyone has adjusted so well.  He has his 1 month appt later this week so we will see how big he is, but I know he is 9+ pounds easy.  He eats 3 - 4 oz every 3 hours & sleeps most of the time in between, except for a little bit in the AM.  If you catch us in the car, do NOT make us stop because he will SCREAM & if you hear I am changing a diaper COVER YOUR EARS - those are the only times he cries. I realized I did not record his birth story so here it goes . . . (more for my sake) We were induced the morning of December 6th.  We were sure he would come earlier, but I had just stopped progressing so wonderful Dr. Adcock gave me some relief.  I could not breathe the last few weeks because he was so high, but to everyone else that seemed to be a minor detail - it was hell for me (pardon my French.)  So, on the morning of December ...

I love my sweet hubby & kiddos & my family AND . . . DUCK DYNASTY! Quote: "What is the world coming to when you cannot fix or replace a Samurai sword at a pawn shop." ~Uncle Si (this was for Cousin Lisa)

Our biggest boy is turning 7 TODAY! I am so excited for him! He is being great today as Mommy cannot do as much as I normally do on birthdays & we are still deciding what to do for his party.  He is precious & understanding - as always. Cinco, you are a true joy!  You are a perfect fit for our family & help to balance us out with your easy-going ways.  You are a great role model to the littler boys & a perfect friend to sister. Daddy & I are proud of your hard-working studies & athletics.  We are proud of you on & off the field.  We know God will use you to do great & mighty things for His Kingdom. Thank you for who you are & teaching me some really cool Star Wars stuff. Love, Mommy

Well, Christmas has come & gone.  We have enjoyed many times of opening gifts & worn out our welcome at both sets of grandparents - not really possible =) I have taken it easy this year, but promise to make up for it in years to come.  I knew if I was going to survive I would have to just let others do some things for me so I could avoid a breakdown.  The post-partum "blah" has been a little easier to curb this time around - a true answer to prayer.  God has truly shown me HIS love for me in this.  Thankfully my mom & mom-in-law understood I needed to lay low & they were huge helpers. Once again Cousin Lisa found the gifts with the most pieces - Congratulations! We were completely spoiled! The kids think they can stay up to midnight tonight, but we shall see.  I told them if they were not watching football with Daddy then they could play quietly upstairs.  They will have to lay down & read in a little bit - we will see if t...

Merry Christmas! from our family to yours Love, the Martins "May the God of hope fill you with all joy & peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit Romans 15:13

Dear Family & Friends, We have had quite the eventful year.  We have had our times of triumphs & times of sorrow.  We have won some games & lost some.  BUT, we have done it as a family. This year has marked me & has shown God's power in working on our hearts & family. Our family has "grown by 2 feet."  Baby Lee is a blessing!  He is eating & sleeping like a pro & Whitty is still wondering why he doesn't have teeth.  We will have a 2 1/2 week old on Christmas day so things will be a little more simple this year, but I think that can only be a good thing.  He is a precious reason to slow down & just be together as a family. Our princess has tried gymnastics & was learning quickly.  She is super smart in 3rd grade & has made some fun new friends.  We have had spend the night parties to go to & mani/pedi days.  What fun to have a girl!  We love art & dolls & all things pink. WFM...

I had a little time tonight to just sit & hold my littlest baby.  He was a little "gassy" & fussy for a little bit so as I sat & rocked him & snuggled I watched some news unfold in CT.  I realized that I was holding my babies when other mommies never would again.  All of a sudden the fussiness was not a problem.  The mess in the house was not an issue & the child climbing the walls (literally) was an extra blessing.  May I never take these moments for granted. Our prayers are with the families of Newtown.