tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.comments2022-03-27T05:14:08.032+01:00thebullardsThe Bullardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13266938334772445498noreply@blogger.comBlogger557125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-50102732798438474552013-03-03T21:27:39.794+00:002013-03-03T21:27:39.794+00:001. I was just talking to danae about SAD. It'...1. I was just talking to danae about SAD. It's definitely real and I'm sorry y'all have had to deal with it. Yuck<br /><br />2. I wouldn't wish the flu on my worst enemy. <br /><br />3. Asher looks so tall in that pic in his pj's,and so much like his mama in the pic above that!<br /><br />4. I'll admit, I requested a blog with Asher pictures, but I also love hearing how life is going with you all. Thanks for sharing with us!<br /><br />Love from the Whaleys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-80678686240369960132013-01-03T02:35:39.544+00:002013-01-03T02:35:39.544+00:00My mom buys Christmas crackers for everyone each y...My mom buys Christmas crackers for everyone each year! One of my favorite photos of my late grandmother was her and I wearing our paper crowns! Loved seeing the masks! :)Mel Gruverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10042966016456190294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-26381377965133312662012-12-05T16:58:31.753+00:002012-12-05T16:58:31.753+00:00I love this!! We miss you guys so much; especially...I love this!! We miss you guys so much; especially will miss you at Nana's this weekend for Christmas. Come Home!!Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-39541006007228373292012-08-20T21:49:25.495+01:002012-08-20T21:49:25.495+01:00Great stuff Colin!!!Great stuff Colin!!!Frederik Mulderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196783247144695855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-77106793820956785672011-10-01T12:01:01.009+01:002011-10-01T12:01:01.009+01:00I hope you don't include us in the crazy bed b...I hope you don't include us in the crazy bed by X exactly group!<br /> Karis did well with a schedule, but at Asher's age, it is a bit hard to predict, because with a shorter than average nap, he will be ready for another earlier than you expected, etc. I just try to go with wake times- when did he wake, how long can he go for, put him down at that time, and see what happens! Also, they are always always changing their 'schedules', therefore, driving parents crazy! Just be consistent, whatever you do, try to keep him from getting too overtired, and give him opportunity to dose. This too shall pass. <br />Maybe check out baby whisperer- I didn't read it, but get the gist of it.Will and Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126984240798111367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-48305808611310333952011-10-01T07:31:33.321+01:002011-10-01T07:31:33.321+01:00I'm so happy you guys are exploring things tha...I'm so happy you guys are exploring things that work for you! For us, keeping V on a flexible schedule works, but for others it doesn't. The most important thing is that you realize that you are the exact parent Asher needs. Stay in tune to his reactions and go from there. Some kids are born needing more structure and others are free spirits despite their parents' desires for structure. :) I am more and more convinced that kids come out of the womb with a fully developed personality. I used to think, "Babies are babies and they all eat, sleep, poop and are basically the same." Boy was I wrong! :) Please know that I am here if you ever need to talk about things. But sound like you are in a great place! I hope the swaddling is still working for you (if you want it to!). :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17297030561290475700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-47427548753768665652011-09-30T22:09:55.530+01:002011-09-30T22:09:55.530+01:00I stumbled on your blog recently and have enjoyed ...I stumbled on your blog recently and have enjoyed seeing you guys and Asher. He's a doll!! Congrats! And you are doing such a good job of enjoying him. I never wanted to be "those people" either, but it happens and I think everyone is happier because of it. I was sooo clueless and at the young age of 35 I thought I had it all figured out. Boy was I wrong!! Anyway, if you haven't gotten a copy of The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems, I highly recommend it. She knows what she's talking about and she's from your turf! :-) I hate recommending child rearing books to people because different things work for different people, but this book has been a life-saver MANY times. I promise...it gets easier and easier!!!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412237105668933336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-59912870902693637002011-09-30T20:32:18.323+01:002011-09-30T20:32:18.323+01:00"But in our efforts not to be those people, w..."But in our efforts not to be those people, we turned into those people because our days are so unpredictable." You perfectly summed up my rationale for getting Riggins on more of a schedule around the same age! And honestly, it's hard to do that much before you're doing it now, because newborns require going with the flow a whole lot. But it sounds like you're right on track for easing into a new routine that will probably give you so much more predictability and confidence! Good luck! You're doing GREAT, mama!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525890489342635502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-21273148202859388612011-09-30T20:26:05.398+01:002011-09-30T20:26:05.398+01:00Yay for soft hearts to heed the advice of others. ...Yay for soft hearts to heed the advice of others. And Yay for change and transition. And Yay for you all, Candice - raising a baby is hard - with or without a schedule, nanny, and experience. You all are doing a great job and the key thing - the thing that matters most - is very evident: your total love for your baby boy. <br /><br />I can't wait to see you in Nov and be the naive one. I live for being Aunt Tiff and just taking him for a while, rocking him to sleep and then handing him off to a parent to "manage" from there. :)Tiffani Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074093500122376002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-27530117661332111102011-09-29T15:12:16.850+01:002011-09-29T15:12:16.850+01:00I thought, "3 minutes?! No way I have time to...I thought, "3 minutes?! No way I have time to watch a 3 minute video - I'll just watch it for a minute and then go back to my work."<br />But he's so cute.<br />I just kept watching and laughing, and memorizing the spots that made him giggle so that I can make him laugh when he's here with us. <br />And it made me smile. And then it kind of made me tear up, because you two are parents and I'm so full of joy for you and for Asher! I think all this wedding planning is making me even MORE sappy than usual, so be prepared for that when you get here.<br />Anyway, trust me, that boy is going to be SPOILED by me and all the rest of the ladies, when he gets here. November 1st can't come soon enough. Love you!Tiffani Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074093500122376002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-32900022181725893502011-09-28T03:31:43.860+01:002011-09-28T03:31:43.860+01:00OH MY GOSH! I MISS THAT LITTLE SQUEAKY LAUGH WHINE...OH MY GOSH! I MISS THAT LITTLE SQUEAKY LAUGH WHINE CRY GURGLE WONDERFUL SOUND from when Jagger made it. What a sweet sweet baby! GET YOUR BUTTS TO OKLAHOMA! I want to see him so much! Probably not as much as you want to show him off. Y'all did good...he is just perfect and beautiful. <br />CherylAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-46096814830540593402011-09-28T02:55:25.868+01:002011-09-28T02:55:25.868+01:00Oh my heart!! SO precious! He absolutely is gettin...Oh my heart!! SO precious! He absolutely is getting a little laugh, masked by baby squeals. Cherish the moment and replay the video when you think you can't bear any more sleepless nights.Lyndsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071348467014640039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-32913470196105830302011-09-26T20:09:00.360+01:002011-09-26T20:09:00.360+01:00:) Love the pics.:) Love the pics.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486817283631461548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-61341750948109790332011-09-21T06:59:00.247+01:002011-09-21T06:59:00.247+01:00Bummer about the sleep issues! I had hoped the mir...Bummer about the sleep issues! I had hoped the miracle swaddle would solve it all! :) I am so glad you made it through your adventure!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17297030561290475700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-76093030165249076192011-09-21T02:11:59.779+01:002011-09-21T02:11:59.779+01:00I'm sad he's still having trouble sleeping...I'm sad he's still having trouble sleeping. But glad that he is officially able to be the youngest baby present at our wedding events!<br /><br />I am weirdly jealous of your embassy adventure, even though I know it was stressful and full of anxiety. But all in all, its great that you survived and Asher was such an angel! <br /><br />Love you!Tiffani Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074093500122376002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-32807981396502067782011-09-15T05:09:13.303+01:002011-09-15T05:09:13.303+01:00Happy Birthday. Miss you both. If you come home I ...Happy Birthday. Miss you both. If you come home I will drive you all around and you can all catch a snooze....just as long as when you wake up we can go somewhere that I can play with Asher. :) <br /><br />CherylAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-15017064912579117062011-09-14T03:11:30.401+01:002011-09-14T03:11:30.401+01:00Have you guys tried letting him cry it out at all?...Have you guys tried letting him cry it out at all? It didn't work to actually get Vera to fall asleep on her own until she was about 6 months old, but if we let her cry for about 15 minutes in her crib she would wear herself out and fall asleep almost as soon as we picked her up. At about 6 months she flipped a switch and suddenly wanted to be put down awake and fall asleep on her own. Crazy how they change. Just keep trusting your instincts and doing what works. Those "guidelines" and "rules" are often idealistic. I don't know about you, but I live in the real world where going crazy is a very possible and tangible reality. :) Love you guys. Happy birthday!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17297030561290475700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-69949012886290348862011-09-14T02:41:30.829+01:002011-09-14T02:41:30.829+01:00Happy birthday mama! The do-what-it -takes approac...Happy birthday mama! The do-what-it -takes approach is often necessary to do-what- it- takes to stay sane! It's convenient that you guys enjoy the drives too! My sister in law would alternatively put my niece in her carseat and set it on top of the dryer. If you have a laundry day and want to stay in maybe you can try that option :)Lyndsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071348467014640039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-61915330716942351232011-09-14T02:34:15.470+01:002011-09-14T02:34:15.470+01:00happy bday my sweet friend!! sounds like a perfect...happy bday my sweet friend!! sounds like a perfect day to me:)Eric and Lar Holquinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16044950208923214843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-14802750782880478202011-09-13T21:45:01.777+01:002011-09-13T21:45:01.777+01:00I figure that if it gets you a few minutes peace.....I figure that if it gets you a few minutes peace... then do it! :) Especially on your bday! Curby and I have been praying for Asher Henry's sleep and will continue to!Tiffani Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074093500122376002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-42681689709713218722011-09-13T21:17:58.636+01:002011-09-13T21:17:58.636+01:00Yeah! Happy Birthday! And we totally used the car ...Yeah! Happy Birthday! And we totally used the car as a prop. Oh, the miles we put on Matilda after 11pm. Owen had colic and it was one of the only things that seemed to calm him down. Hope you had a fantastic day and enjoyed your McDonald's! :) xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-8099163578737367372011-09-12T05:17:11.328+01:002011-09-12T05:17:11.328+01:00Oh shoot, that kid is cute. You'd better stop ...Oh shoot, that kid is cute. You'd better stop posting these pictures, unless you want me and Curby to aspire to have 12 of these little bundles of amazing-ness. Because, seriously, every time I see a roll of Asher-photos, I say, "Let's have 12." and Curby, after looking at them says, "OK." LOLTiffani Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074093500122376002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-79915319153744180532011-09-12T02:03:18.670+01:002011-09-12T02:03:18.670+01:00Oh man do I feel ya on this post! Seriously, paren...Oh man do I feel ya on this post! Seriously, parenthood. You have a plan, then lighten that up to just hopes or ideas for what might could happen in a day. Usually those don't even come to fruition, but true that most times in the end it works out. Props to you all for being prepared for a blowout and having extra clothes on hand!Lyndsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071348467014640039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-3859354396650404922011-09-11T16:08:11.197+01:002011-09-11T16:08:11.197+01:00Oh, I miss y'all. But also, I love how it all ...Oh, I miss y'all. But also, I love how it all came together in the end - isn't that what trusting the Lord is all about anyway. :)Tiffani Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074093500122376002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-533518810736516515.post-23888003160713526682011-09-10T12:41:24.260+01:002011-09-10T12:41:24.260+01:00Things were kept reasonably well watered, that is,...Things were kept reasonably well watered, that is, until the Gibsons plant-sat!Jackie Gibsonnoreply@blogger.com