Updates

Jackson got christened this weekend. He did so good, never cried once! We are so proud to share our faith with this precious ball of joy.
We were also so proud to carry on the Ratliff family tradition of wearing the baptismal gown that has been worn by the men in this family for almost 100 years. It was snug, but so very beautiful. He looked like an angel.

In other news, Jackson had his first ear ache and cut his first tooth this week. It has been a long one! I seriously do not know what people do when they live far from their families. I am so thankful for all the love that Jackson is showered with. We are very lucky.
Pics from the weekend:

Confessions

My husband is a better grocery shopper than I am.
There. I said it. It's not for lack of effort, I just get distracted by all the possibilities. I day dream about what I could cook and how wonderful it would be to live in this make-believe world, where I had all this time try new recipes and a staff to do all the dishes.

Ramblings from a new mom

Motherhood: Its one of those things that you just cannot describe accurately, no matter your vocabulary. Its the most exhausting thing that you just cannot get enough of. Its emotionally, physically and mentally draining- but you would not trade it for anything. It is true LOVE.
I LOVE Jackson. And Jackson LOVES Carrots.



He has started "helping" me feed him. This results in a splattering of baby food on me, the floor, the bumbo and most of all- all over Jackson. We have decided that it is much easier to strip him to his diaper, feed him, and then straight to bath time!

We have figured out that Jackson likes his daddy's hat:



Jackson also likes his Great-Grandaddy!


We went for Jackson's 4 month check up on January 30th. We got great reports! He is a happy, healthy baby! He is in the 95% for height and 75-90% in weight. He is a big boy!! We got 2 shots :( but he did pretty good!!

4 months!

Yay! I'm four months old y'all!!!

Serenity Prayer

I have been saying The Serenity Prayer ever since I was in Mrs. Lucy DeRossette's English Class. I love it but I never realized I was only saying a small portion of it. My grandmother sent me the whole thing today and the rest of it is just as lovely as the first part.

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;

Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen

Precious

Thankful

Being a mother makes me thankful for our many many blessings. Every giggle, smile, each time he rests his little head on my shoulder, I am thankful for every moment that I get to spend with my child.
I read a quote the other day that said a mother and child are only a few heart beats away from being the same person.
I cannot imagine the terror of loosing a child. It goes against nature. It's just not right. Please pray for those that are hurting now and be thankful for every second.