Category: Totally Tatum

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A year ago today……

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This wonderful child was celebrated in vitro. Now….it’s a reality; A year ago this Saturday, Tatum was “toasted” into existence. IMG_2985 Little did I know that this diaper cake would be so extremely appreciated!
I cannot believe that it was only one year ago that Tatum has gone from a dream to a one year-old angelic miracle. IMG_3507 IMG_3509 IMG_3512

She will be one-year old in 13 days, and the best is yet to come. The only thing I can think about right this minute is the gratitude I feel through ever fiber of my being; friends praying for me; family being patient with me; friends finding me ever supply needed and then some; my church being there for me when I did not know what to do; my mom being my best friend and biggest HELP. Moreover, if it was not for “Toasting Tatum” as we did on November 8, 2012, I would not have been reunited with many old acquaintances and my best friend of all time, Jocelyn. As blessings continue to flow, the hard pressures and immense stress melt away (or I choose to not focus on them.)

Thank you God for your provisions. 🙂

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Teething times two and Tantrums!

Her two top teeth are breaking through the skin. Just typing that, I cringe in pain. The great thing about teething is that I can blame all her fussiness, nose-running, diaper rashes etc on this…. Sure.

So, teething tabs to the rescue. First, let’s read the label…Ahhh “Natureopathic” OK. Should work, right?
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Tada!
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OK.. now we are ready for church.

IMG_3480No fussy baby allowed. Our usual routine is to arrive for the singing and partake in the melodies! Upon that, we get to meet and greet and Tatum can practice her, “HI!”

The smile….. Little does she know we are going to ATTEMPT the infant nursery. IMG_3481

To my chagrin…..She lasted about 1 minute and then literally screamed her head off until I came. She is used to her friends at Temple Chai (her daycare) but not at City of Grace yet! ….so, I rescued her and we retired to the “Serenity” room. They have a screen and couches. While “listening” I can play with her on the floor. Curious Tatum covers the perimeter of the room and scopes it out. She is reaching for the staaaaa…ok, not so much…the knob.

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Impossible to Price

For Halloween, we were stumped what to do for Taters. She does not care for head gear and putting a costume on her gave me a stomach ache. Putting her clothes on in the morning alone is an unwelcome endeavor. So…..my mom sewed a “Priceless” patch on her onesie and VOILA! This is perfect. This one word communicates so much. 🙂

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Happy 11 MONTHS!

Morning Tatum! We started on a walk with Coti and to greet the beautiful sunny morning of about 65 degrees. IMG_3349 IMG_3353

Then, it was time to head to school!

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She first had to play a bit and climb on Mommy. IMG_3368

And of course, give Grandma some love and kisses!IMG_3372

She is almost one year old!!! YEAH TATERS!!!

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Tatum, may angels surround your day and you be filled with strength and love. May you know how much you are loved by God who is your TRUE DADDY. His arms will embrace you today and keep you high and lifted up.

May I be filled with wisdom! Raising Tatum successfully requires lots of patience, love and HELP! Often, I just go with it and remember to just love her through the tears, tantrums and trials. Thank you, God, for giving me this beautiful bundle of love. What did I do to deserve this? I will be forever grateful. GR8FL.

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Rearranging!

IMG_3312Tatum decided to rearrange her floor today. She Is carrying the “B” around and deciding where to put it. She carried it all the way over to her Leap Frog. Maybe this is her new “bear?” or “baby?”