Tucker 28 weeks

Tucker is continuing to grow well, now at approximately 3lbs 3oz.  You can see in today's photo that his hand is by his face (as he contemplates the mysteries of the universe?)  Tucker continues to be a very happy, easy, baby!!  Along with me, a happy, healthy mom.

My brother and I made a pilgrimage to Arkansas last week.  We have been sorting through some of my mother's belongings and wanted to bring the items to keep back to Texas.  And because my mom was a saver, I now have the wooden toy box and small wooden rocking chair that I used as a child.  I love having these items in my house, waiting for Tucker, as it furthers his connection to Grandma April. 

Also, my brother constructed a changing table during his brief visit to Houston (big thanks to Uncle Shawn!!).  Tucker's crib is in a box waiting for Shawn's next visit.  Good thing we have a very handy Uncle in the family.  :)

The hour is getting late, so I'm off to read Tucker his bedtime story.  We are starting the tradition early... 

Our New Names

I went to court this morning to officially change my name after almost exactly 13 years as “Anise Flowers-Burglass.”  I was too traumatized when getting divorced in 2006 to go through the hassle of changing my name at that time.  And I think part of me was reluctant to completely separate from a man who had been in my life for 16 years, and the love that we shared.  But now, in 2013, the time was right.  And naturally, I want to share the name “Flowers” with my son.  So I am very excited to say that I have returned to the name so lovingly given to me by my mother and father: “Anise LaVaun Flowers”.

As for Peanut, his name has been emerging and will be deeply rooted in our family history.  Here is an illustration:

Maternal Great-Grandmother:    Helen LaVaun Tucker

Maternal Grandmother:              April LaVaun Tucker Flowers

Mom:                                            Anise LaVaun Flowers

Baby:                                            Tucker Vaughn Flowers

Tucker continues to be a very happy baby, making for an easy pregnancy.  We are 27 weeks / 6 months along now.  And I very much enjoy feeling him move and dance around each day!