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The Sandersons

The Sandersons


What's my sign?

So mommy tells me that my zodiac sign is Leo, the Lion. Not that really believe in all that mumbo-jumbo, I thought it might be interesting to see what Leos are all about...

People born between July 23 and August 22 falls under the sun sign Leo. The zodiac symbol of this sun sign is lion. Sunday is the lucky day, while daffodils and marigold are the flowers that bring luck.

The element of Leo is fire and the metal of this star is gold. The colors that bring luck are the shades of yellow, orange and gold. The lucky gems are diamonds and rubies. Numbers 1, 3 and 9 are the lucky for Leos.


A Leo is very independent. She is a warm spirited person who is always action oriented. One of the greatest characteristics of a Leo is she wishes to be in the limelight and loves to have an audience.

A Leo loves to socialize and is known as social butterfly among her friends. She has the ability to pass on his infectious enthusiasm for life to others. A Leo makes a wonderful friend and in times of need, you can actually rely on her. You could say a Leo is an ultimate friend who would be there with you, even during your rough times.

A Leo, by nature exhibits leadership skills and would make a wonderful leader. Optimism, honesty and loyalty are the key words to describe a Leo. A Leo prefers to lead from the front and makes a great businesswoman because of her leadership qualities.

Another noteworthy personality trait of a Leo is the ability to get along with people of all walks of life. A Leo is diplomatic. However, remember, a Leo would readily issue an order but her ego never permits her to take one.

One of the characteristics of a Leo is determination. She does not like to meet with failures. For instance if she were a businesswoman, she would ensure that her organization functions smoothly, by ironing out any problems even before they arise. She has the rare ability to foresee the future and would make a visionary leader. A Leo would never settle for the second best.

A Leo is not good judge of character. She may incline towards favoritism that could lead to disappointment in the end. However, the Leo is not impulsive and will analyze a situation well before taking a decision.

A Leo loves to be surrounded with luxurious goods and prefers to live a comfortable life. She also loves to be praised and flattered one achieving success or solving a problem. By nature, a Leo is very sensitive and sometimes tends to behave like a child.

A woman born under this sign is generous, sympathetic and kind-hearted as well as intuitive and emotional by nature. By profession, a Leo woman would make a good counselor or a nurse. The Leo woman has a strong and well-proportioned body with a round head and broad shoulders.

Social butterfly... a leader... diplomatic... determined... sensitive... dependable... being a Leo sounds like fun!

My baby is a month old!

Dear Sadie, my sweet girl, you are one month old today, and here's what I love about you...

  • How you wrinkle your forehead and raise your eyebrows when you stretch
  • How you reach for my hand when I put the paci in your mouth
  • How you raise your head and gaze into my eyes when you lay on my chest
  • The "drunk" look on your face when you get done feeding
  • Your snoring and heavy sleeping that is just like daddy
  • Kissing your chubby cheeks over and over again
  • Your fuzzy ear hair and the baby hair on your arms and back
  • Your fat rolls that are only going to get bigger
  • When you nuzzle up to my face when I'm trying to burp you over my shouder
  • When we can nap together
  • Watching you spasm in your sleep
  • The gulping sounds you make when you're feeding
  • How you stretch when you're waking up
  • Your long fingers how they wrap around mine
  • That when you're hungry it means you need me
  • That swinging on our porch swing instantly puts you to sleep
  • How you are so interested in staring at my face and fuss when I don't stare back
  • How you make daddy's heart melt
  • That you've already learned to use your own hand to hold your paci in
  • How you shake your head side to side when you don't want the paci
  • That your burps sound like they are coming from an adult
  • Seeing you snuggled up in your swaddler
  • How your eyes get heavy when you're tired
  • How you made everyone fall in love with you instantly

I'm sure there are a million more things that I love about you... this list is just getting started.

Love, your mommy

I'm one month old!

Yay me! Here's some things about me at one month old:

- I weigh about 8.5 pounds and am probably between 21 and 22 inches long.
- I can hold my head up for a few seconds when someone is holding me or during tummy time.
- I will usually sleep for 4-5 hours at least once during the night.
- I have occasional growth spurts where I eat and fuss a lot.
- I love the swing on our front porch. It puts me to sleep fast!
- I drink about 3 oz. of milk every 3 hours or so.
- I probably go through about 10-12 diapers a day, at least.
- I am still learning how to smile, but can squeak out a small one randomly.
- I get out of the house a lot, thanks to mommy and daddy.
- I sure do love being a baby... what a life!