Melissa and Ben update

So here is the update on us!

Melissa -

Lost my job at the end of January and I am loving being at home for now. I am have filed for unemployement and have been looking for a new job closer to home. I have been doing a wonderful job at keeping the house clean and have done some much needed purging of my closet! Madelyn has been still going to daycare at Ms. Cynthia's house and will until next week unless something changes. I will be then heading to SC to see my family and to watch the BC Alumni Soccer game after Madelyn's doctor appt. next week. I look forward to being there a couple of days more than just a quick weekend!

Ben -

Is still working at Firestone in Conyers, but they just put a new manager from the Howell's Mill location there instead of officially putting Ben in charge. The higher ups say it is a trial period, but we will see how the new guy does in Conyers. We are disappointed that they told Ben that they wanted him and then changed their minds. Only thing new on him so far!





We currently aren't sure what is going to happen next but we are putting it into God's hands! There is a reason for everything and hopefully a door will open for either one of us or the whole family! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we wait and see what happens!

Madelyn 10 months old

I can't believe that my baby girl, Madelyn, turned 10 months old on Feb. 2nd! She has grown so much since she was born! I praise God every day for my miracle he has given me! She has the following new things going on:

* Has 4 teeth up top that have pushed through and coming slowly but surely

* Began saying "Uh Oh" before she drops things, afterwards, and just for the fun of it.

* Has a beautiful closed eyed green that I get every morning when I wake her up

* Says "Da Da" very clearly but no "Ma Ma" yet. We are still working on that!

* Is crusing like crazy but not into the whole walking yet

* We are trying to wean from bottle to sippy cup but not successful yet

* She is riding in a big girl seat that my mom gave her for christmas, but not facing forward yet.

Unfortunately, we are still having problems with ear infections. She was given a stronger medicine and hope it works since she has had one on and off since before Thanksgiving! I will be posting some pics too! There will be another blog with updates on Ben and me next!