Turned Upside Down

Levi will be going back to daycare--today being the first day. Unfortunately, things did not work out with Brittany to continue taking care of Levi. It is too bad . . . I, however, praise God for His provision in allowing one more open spot available in Levi's age group at the daycare in such short notice! Usually, people are on the waiting list for 3-6 months. God is gracious in providing for us in this quick transition.

I am sad for the change in care and nervous about the unknown. The uncertainty of how Levi will do in daycare and WHO will be taking care if him (I have yet to meet these new people; I am currently working 12.5 hour night-shifts . . . ) is difficult for this working mother. Up to this point, it had been nice to have Levi with someone that I trusted to provide excellent care, where I had a handle on how things were going with Levi's "routine," thus alleviating any worries I would have while working. Now I have to enter a new phase of developing that trust with new people. I also pray that Levi will still flourish in a 4:1 ratio of teacher-to-child setting (vs 2:1). I hope the transition is not too difficult on him. I also hope he is able to nap well and eat well while there. [Currently he's napping 1.5-2 hrs 3 times per day while at home and 45-75 min at Brittany's. He's drinking milk 4 times per day, now 7 oz., and taking in solids 3 times per day.]

In honor of the past 4.5 months under Brittany's care, here are some recent pictures of Levi and Ruthie (courtesy of Brittany).

Levi is always just content sitting there playing with/gumming toys while Ruthie is moving and crawling all over the place.

Ruthie is telling Levi, "This is how you do it!"

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I am confident in the Lord's goodness and provision for our family. I know that He will watch over Levi, and He is the One that truly has Levi in His hands.

Happy Eight Month Old Birthday!

He's such a big boy! Just wanted to share some pics on his day. :-) We spent it in Birmingham visiting Dustin's family (my mother and grandmother were also able to drive to come visit).
[I'm sure I'll post more pics from that trip a little later.]

2nd One!

Just six days later, Levi's second tooth came on through! The night prior was not bad, but that night was a difficult one for the little guy. I can't believe we have to go through this 18 more times! These pictures are taken 3 days later of his not-so-gummy-anymore-smile. He is intrigued about the way his teeth feel and is constantly touching it or rubbing his tongue over his teeth. :-)