Happy birth day to Eliana Rose!

Congratulations to the happy parents, Luke and Laura Copeland! Their beautiful daughter was born super-early this morning. I know that they're exhausted but that they are celebrating such a happy, blessed day. Since Latham was also born early in the morning (2:57 a.m.), I was able to think of April 7th as my "pain-day" and April 8th as the "glorious, wonderful, awe-inspiring, cuddle-day" of Latham's birthday. I hope Laura can do the same with August 1st versus August 2nd.  (Bonus: I plan to use April 7th in future years to get Latham to do tasks/chores/not argue/etc.)

L+L named their daughter Eliana Rose. I had to look it up, but Eliana (el-ee-AH-nah) is of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered." It also is related to the Greek "Helene" and Old French "Elaine," so I already know that my newest niece is going to be quite the lovely, smart, successful gal.

Luke--great job of supporting Laura during the birth. Start figuring out how to scare off all the neighborhood guys. (My brother-in-law Chris recommends--for my other niece, Eva--not letting any boys talk to her and/or deploying her brother as a shield. In that case, we could loan you Latham.)

Laura--I barely remember the first few months. NOT because it was a blissful haze (though I hope it will be for you!), but I know you have a lot of people near and far to lean on. So lean on all of us! And please let me know how I can help. I know that you'll love motherhood more and more every day. Also, tell Luke to take a couple of feedings here and there--you don't have to do it all!

Eliana--you just keep growing strong, healthy, and gorgeous. We absolutely can't wait to meet you. Latham already smiles whenever he sees you. We'll be teaching him your name right away.

Love and smiles to you, Nashville Copelands!

Happy birth day to the Prince of Cambridge!

I really thought it would be a girl. I did.
And I planned to have Latham marry said princess and become King of England Now, that plan is shot. Oh well...I'm sure my little prince will still rule the world!  :)

Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess. I'm glad they've been able to keep things fairly private, and I wish them the best as parents. I hope their little prince sleeps well. 

Cheers!

I made it!

I went a whole week without seeing my Latham or Adam. I went to the AP reading in Louisville. I was pretty grueling work (read: no sleeping in here!) but I did get to visit with friends and have some nice dinners out. :)

The worst, though, was being separated from my dear Latham. Adam sent me a lot of texts, pictures, updates. We Facetimed as often as we could. And, Latham, bless him...didn't seem to miss me too much. He was travelling with Daddy and had Gran as a visitor and got new toys, met a cat, danced at a wedding, and ruled the world. I guess he knew Mommy would always come back...but Mommy missed him like crazy!

So, I can do it! I can be away from him for a week. I don't have any plans for another week away though. And maybe the next week I'm away, I won't work 60+ hours!