5 Months today

Ella turned 5 months today. She is doing great and Kim and I are such proud parents. Every day she is sitting up better, eating more, smiling more, tracking more, and loving more. Maybe one day she will sleep through the night more. ha ha

Here is a video of the past 5 months.

Mr Mom

So now I know why Kim never blogs. Over the last 3 weeks I have had the absolute pleasure of staying home with Ella playing Mr. Mom while Kim goes to work and feeds me. She simply doesn't have time after days like this.

I start my mornings with a nice feeding around 7:30 am (Don't worry peeps I'm using a bottle only to protect my nipples). At about 9:00 am Ella goes down for an hour and a half nap. It is only during this time that I can get things done and let me tell you I have a lot to do during the days. Nope I'm not applying for jobs or networking (who has time for that). I have laundry, dinner, grocery shopping, picking up the toys, organizing the closets, baking some cookies, planning what's for dinner, letting the dog out, raking the leaves, etc, etc, etc...

At about 10:30 Ella gets up for another feeding and then we play under the activity gym for about an hour. She loves this rattle thing and I get to enjoy the majestic sounds of "All around the mulberry bush" (sorry pop culture you and I are taking a break while I belt out the theme to Little Einsteins). On another note that baby einstein is genius. I could watch that for hours it's some hypnotic trick to get dads to forget that they have a life. Seriously, Ella gets bored with it before I do (says a lot for my intelligence level).

Ella is then up and we laugh and play until abut 1:00pm and then Daddy realizes that he forgot about the laundry and needs to switch it over. What is that noise that keeps coming up? Oh yeah Daddy's stomach hasn't been fed all day. I guess I better get something to eat. Whoops never mind gotta go change a poppy diaper. Not hungry anymore.

What!? its already time for nap number two? Sweet now daddy can get all the chores done before Mommy comes home. Ok it's 2:00pm and Ella is down and Daddy finally starts looking for jobs. I apply to a couple of jobs, write a couple of e-mails and i'm cruising. Maybe now I can eat? Nope just kidding my baby beeper is telling me that Ella is up and ready to play. DON"T forget tummy time Ernie... Oh yeah let's play on the tummy Ella. Good Girl.... I'm so proud that you can raise your head and look at me now. What is Mylie doing? (Does anyone else find it weird that you end up asking stupid questions to your kids?) Mylie is just sitting there. It's nothing spectacular yet I want Ella to appease me with a smile and maybe a smart allec remark.

So now we sit and wait........ Is that the garage door? Sure is!!! MOMMY'S HOME!!!!!!

Kim asks , "So we working out today?"

Are you kidding? Do you realize what I just went through and what my day was like?

She looks at me with this glare of "Don't even start with me....." so I don't :)

Oh gotta go, I'm about due to get puked on this morning so I'll leave you with this. I LOVE my daughter, my wife, and this time where I get to stay home. Praise be to God and I wouldn't want it any other way!

Rice Cereal: Take one!

I have come to the conclusion that the little things, in the life of a parent, bring major excitement.

For example:
My daughter rolls over for the first time: EXCITEMENT!
Did you hear that burp?: EXCITEMENT!
Did you see the color of her poop?: EXCITEMENT!
Was that a smile or just gas?: EXCITEMENT!
WOW she slept through the night... oh, wait... haven't experienced that one yet, but I only can imagine that would bring MAJOR EXCITEMENT!

All these things while minor, are HUGE to a new parent. When we get to experience something new with our first child it brings such joy and excitement to our lives. Over the last four months, Ernie and I have experienced a lot of "first" with our daughter. Everyone being more exciting than the last.

Last night we had another first. We got to experience rice cereal for the first time. Now to the people who don't get it, I pray one day you will, because trying something new with your child for the first time is EXCITING. Rice cereal was a new adventure that we were eager to undertake. Our experience was interesting and fun to watch. We ended up with rice cereal everywhere but in our mouth. BUT we hope this is the case with all new time rice cereal eaters. Not a total success, but close enough.

Tonights experience was better. I stripped her down to the diaper, tried my hardest to get it in her mouth while maneuvering around flailing hands and feet, and tried not to get it up her nose this time. We finished the whole bowl of rice cereal and immediately headed to the bath for a wash and a good scrub down. SUCCESS! I am EXCITED to try again tomorrow night.

We will NEVER tire of watching Ella try something new for the first time. It brings so much EXCITEMENT to our lives.

A declaration and a day to remember!

Yesterday was an important and special day in the Krauth household. Ella doesn’t realize it yet, but September 26, 2010 will be known as one of the most important days of her life. Yesterday was Ella’s Dedication. We stood in front of God, family, friends, and the church to proclaim that we would do everything we can to raise our child in the ways of Christ. We actually made this decision the day Ella was born, but wanted to tell it to everyone yesterday. We know that as a couple this is a hard thing to do. We need the support of all to help us with this tough job because we are sinners and can’t do it on our own.

Here is our letter to our little Ella Jean:

Ella Jean,

Daddy and I love you so much! We love you so much that we have chosen to raise you in the knowledge and in the power of Christ. We want you to grow up knowing how much Christ loves you and also for you to know that a life without Christ as the center is a life full of nothing. We promise to pray for you daily, help you understand His word, and be good examples of Christ. We want you to one day choose to follow Christ on your own and proclaim that to all. We look forward to that day when you will stand before Christ and his Church to declare how much you love Him and that you are a sinner and are in need of his grace and love. Until then and even after then, we promise to show you the love of Christ and help guide you in His ways!

Happy Dedication Day, Ella Jean!










We can't forget about Heater too! It was an even more special day because we got to share in it with the Jansens. Mark and Abby, we promise to stand by you and help you guide Heath in the ways of Christ too. We promise to love him and support him in all decisions. We will walk by you both as we raise our Children together to love the Lord! Happy Dedication Day, Heater! We love you so much and we're glad we got to share in this special day with you!

Are you ready for some football?

Anyone who knows Ernie knows that nothing really compares to football in the fall. His draft day for fantasy football, preseason and finally opening day are the most wonderful days of his life. (even compared to his daughters birth or his wedding) ERNIE LOVES FOOTBALL!

He doesn't have a boy to share in his football love yet, but that doesn't stop Ernie. About a month ago Ernie brought home a receipt for three broncos onesies for Ella. She wares them religiously every time the Broncos play. Ella seems to have taken a liking to football as well because any time ANY football is on she contently watches. Yesterday, I caught Ernie and Ella watching the Air Force game and Ernie swore she started crying when they lost. “Oh dear!” I said to myself. Now I will have two criers anytime our favorite football team loses.

I look forward to watching Ella’s love for football grow and watching Ella and Ernie bond over something that Ernie cherishes.

GO BRONCOS!