Sweet: When Bella wakes up screaming and I go to get her. And she continues screaming as I pick her up. But then as I turn, she sees the San Damiano crucifix I just hung over her crib and points at it. (Did I mention her new thing is pointing?) and says sweetly, “Sheesus.” Yes, dear. That’s Jesus.
“Jesus” is her new favorite word, though. It caught on Sunday at mass when I pointed to Him during the consecration and she pointed with me. And leaned her head against my arm and stared at the altar. So I started pointing at the crucifix too and the cross I was wearing. And now she does it too and says, “Sheesus.” Which sounds an awful lot like “shoes” when she says it; but I think I can tell the difference from context.
Evidently Jesus is also ba-boo. She told me so thins morning. Ba-boo is her word for doggie. I think. Since doggies are the coolest thing in Bella world, I guess that means Jesus is cool too. Or maybe I’m completely misunderstanding her. I’m just a raw novice at Bella speak.
Ick: It’s never good when the baby comes toddling into the room, sippy cup in her mouth, your cell phone in hand and a dark smudge around her mouth and on her hands. What could she have gotten into? I ask Dom via IM. Um, I hate to say it, he says. But how’s her diaper? Eew. It’s dirty!!!!
But the stove-side cabinet door is open. Maybe it was just grease from one of the pans. A mother can hope.
Oh, Melanie! Congratulations!
All prayers for you, Dom, Bella, and the baby.
Sweet!! Congratulations!
How wonderful….!!!
yay yay!!! congratulations!
Congrats! I will keep you and this kiddo in my prayers. Are you nervous?
Hooray! Yay! God bless!
Wow! Congrats!! So happy for you all!
Congratulations! Great news!
Congratulations! That is one very good memory created in your new, temporary home!
Congratulations! Prayers forthcoming! Yay!
Congratulations!!
WOOHOO! Congratulations to you both … you’ll be in our prayers.
Kinda thought that might be the good news Dom mentioned.
Congrats.
Wonderful! I’ve been praying for God to bless you again. Then I saw the title and immediately thought: “Yay? Why yay? Maybe she’s pregnant!” Congratulations!
Oh, how exciting!
that’s freakin’ hilarious. thanks for…sharing.
Congrats, you three. Delighted for you!
fantastic~~~
Congratulations!
Lord Jesus, please bless tiny baby Bettinelli! We thank you for this amazing gift of new life. Protect and guide this precious one’s growth. AMEN!!!
Congratulations!!
What wonderful news!
Congratulations!!!
Happy grandmom in Texas, exulting in this new blessing!
Yay too!
Nothing sneaky about letting us know this time, huh?
Congratulations!
SQUEEEEE!!!!
Congrats! Yippeee! Oh such, such happy news. Melanie, this is just the best thing I’ve heard all week! Blessings on the whole family!
Congratulations…. I love you guys!!! How wonderful to have such loving parents…. and a great family for support.
Congratulations!!!
Habestis baby proprio novo!
(Sorry I’m so late to the party, but I’ve had connection problems….)
There are no words for how happy I am for you and your family. God bless you all!!