Thursday, November 11, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Top Ten {Tuesday} - Things that make me happy
1. Baby giggles and toddler laughs. Love. Them.
2. Sleeping in. It happens rarely these days, but when it does? Happiness.
3. Red Christmas cups at Starbucks. And Gingerbread Lattes.
4. Walking into the Magic Kingdom. Seeing the Castle for the first time on a trip.
5. The fact that there's only 72 days until I get to do #4 again.
6. Being off for a year on maternity leave and spending it with my kiddos.
7. Getting trapped under a sleeping baby. I know those moments won't last forever, so when they do happen, I'm trying to forget about the laundry and the tidying that needs to be done, and just enjoy it.
8. My hubby telling me not to worry about the laundry and the tidying when he gets home after a day where I have been trapped under a sleeping baby.
9. The fact that Lovebug's socks never stay on. I'm constantly putting socks back on. But I love it.
10. Family gettogethers. The busyness, the noise, the laughter. Love it.
This post is a part of Top 10 Tuesday at Oh Amanda.
2. Sleeping in. It happens rarely these days, but when it does? Happiness.
3. Red Christmas cups at Starbucks. And Gingerbread Lattes.
4. Walking into the Magic Kingdom. Seeing the Castle for the first time on a trip.
5. The fact that there's only 72 days until I get to do #4 again.
6. Being off for a year on maternity leave and spending it with my kiddos.
7. Getting trapped under a sleeping baby. I know those moments won't last forever, so when they do happen, I'm trying to forget about the laundry and the tidying that needs to be done, and just enjoy it.
8. My hubby telling me not to worry about the laundry and the tidying when he gets home after a day where I have been trapped under a sleeping baby.
9. The fact that Lovebug's socks never stay on. I'm constantly putting socks back on. But I love it.
10. Family gettogethers. The busyness, the noise, the laughter. Love it.
This post is a part of Top 10 Tuesday at Oh Amanda.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Hallowe'en!
Well, better late than never, right?
Hallowe'en was a much more happy event this year than last! Last year, Mom was at the hospital for what would later turn into complications from H1N1 and a 2 week stint on a ventilator. This year, she was at our house, enjoying some slow cooked pulled pork and handing out candy while we trick-or-treated with the Monkey and the Lovebug.
This year, Colin was Buzz Lightyear, complete with light up wings. He's reached that age where it's VERY hard to get a picture of him without a scowl or a goofy smile, so our pictures are kind of few and far between.
Amelia was a little pea in a pod. While I didn't even dare attempt to make Colin's costume, I did make hers, complete with pea pod stroller.
Here's a couple pictures of the two of them (cute, if I do say so myself!)
Hallowe'en was a much more happy event this year than last! Last year, Mom was at the hospital for what would later turn into complications from H1N1 and a 2 week stint on a ventilator. This year, she was at our house, enjoying some slow cooked pulled pork and handing out candy while we trick-or-treated with the Monkey and the Lovebug.
This year, Colin was Buzz Lightyear, complete with light up wings. He's reached that age where it's VERY hard to get a picture of him without a scowl or a goofy smile, so our pictures are kind of few and far between.
Amelia was a little pea in a pod. While I didn't even dare attempt to make Colin's costume, I did make hers, complete with pea pod stroller.
Here's a couple pictures of the two of them (cute, if I do say so myself!)
Once we drove over to see Grandma, Grandpa and Nonna, and Auntie Elisha, Uncle Justin, Isabelle and Frederick, we came home and went trick-or-treating on our street. Last year, despite the bitter cold wind, Colin did our entire crescent. This year? Not so much. He had a complete meltdown at the first house (our daycare provider) and then only wanted to do about 5 other houses, and only those that he knew. Amelia was a trooper though - snug as a (love)bug in her cozy pea costume.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
15 weeks
Dear Amelia -
I cannot believe that you've already been a part of our lives for 15 weeks! In the last 15 weeks, we've mastered the art of breastfeeding (something your brother never was able to figure out), seen your first smile (and the many many more that have followed), heard your first laugh, seen you <--thisclose--> to rolling over for the first time (we're still waiting on that one) and loved you more and more each day.
As much as I don't want to think that my mat leave is going quickly, I know it is -- afterall, it's already 15 weeks over! There's still 37 left -- but I know they'll go quickly! Sunday is already Hallowe'en. Your first Christmas will be here before we know it, then your first trip to Walt Disney World in January (and Mommy's30th birthday 1st Anniversary of her 29th Birthday). I wish time would stand still sometimes, just so I can continue enjoying my time home with you and your brother.
Love you through and through Lovebug -- yesterday, today and tomorrow too.
I cannot believe that you've already been a part of our lives for 15 weeks! In the last 15 weeks, we've mastered the art of breastfeeding (something your brother never was able to figure out), seen your first smile (and the many many more that have followed), heard your first laugh, seen you <--thisclose--> to rolling over for the first time (we're still waiting on that one) and loved you more and more each day.
As much as I don't want to think that my mat leave is going quickly, I know it is -- afterall, it's already 15 weeks over! There's still 37 left -- but I know they'll go quickly! Sunday is already Hallowe'en. Your first Christmas will be here before we know it, then your first trip to Walt Disney World in January (and Mommy's
Love you through and through Lovebug -- yesterday, today and tomorrow too.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ugh.
Last night was one of the those nights. One of those nights where everything just kind of snowballs into me being up for an hour.
Colin woke up about 3:40 - crying. Go into his room and he's soaked - colossal Pullup failure. So, change him, change the bed, get back into bed annnnndddd....Amelia's awake. So, back out of bed, get her changed, fed, sleeping and back into bed... only to hear "Mommy...I have to pee". So, get Colin peed and back into bed. Get back into bed and see Amelia entirely awake in her crib over the monitor. Two more trips to replace choocho and she's finally asleep.
And I am, until Michael leaves at 6 for his course downtown. And until 6:40 when his alarm goes off. And then until 7:00, when Colin decides he'd like to be up for the day. And until 7:20 when Amelia decides to be up for the day.
Sigh. Perhaps the planets will align and we'll ALL sleep this afternoon....hahahaha!
But, I did manage to squeeze in a shower and a blowdry (score!) and the whole ordeal last night was made better by a hug and a "I like your hair Mommy" this morning.
It's those moments that make this whole mommy thing worthwhile.
Colin woke up about 3:40 - crying. Go into his room and he's soaked - colossal Pullup failure. So, change him, change the bed, get back into bed annnnndddd....Amelia's awake. So, back out of bed, get her changed, fed, sleeping and back into bed... only to hear "Mommy...I have to pee". So, get Colin peed and back into bed. Get back into bed and see Amelia entirely awake in her crib over the monitor. Two more trips to replace choocho and she's finally asleep.
And I am, until Michael leaves at 6 for his course downtown. And until 6:40 when his alarm goes off. And then until 7:00, when Colin decides he'd like to be up for the day. And until 7:20 when Amelia decides to be up for the day.
Sigh. Perhaps the planets will align and we'll ALL sleep this afternoon....hahahaha!
But, I did manage to squeeze in a shower and a blowdry (score!) and the whole ordeal last night was made better by a hug and a "I like your hair Mommy" this morning.
It's those moments that make this whole mommy thing worthwhile.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Beginnings of a Blog
In a perfect world, I would've started this blog over three years ago when we first had Colin. In a less than perfect world, I'm starting this blog 3+ years later, after we've had Colin and Amelia (who turned 10 weeks old today). Alas, our life is not perfect. But, blogging will give me a way to keep track of the big, and not so big things, that happen in our lives.
Yesterday was Colin's first day of preschool. He was insanely excited about going, though we've only been building it up for a few days before hand. We had originally signed him up for 2 mornings a week at a preschool only to find out two weeks before he was supposed to start that they weren't opening. We were lucky to get one morning a week at another school, and are hoping to get him in for another morning a week. Of course, he continues to go to our fabulous home daycare two days a week, despite the fact that I'm currently on mat leave with the little one.
We got all dressed for preschool, and took pictures (so that in all my spare time -- haha! -- I can scrapbook them later) and headed out. We arrived, went in and found a hook, stuck on a nametag, and he was off. Into the room, playing with toys. I went in, asked if he wanted me to stay. Nope, he was fine, thankyouverymuch. A hug and a kiss, and Amelia and I were on our way for a girls' morning of Starbucks and shopping. When I arrived (2 minutes late) to pick him up, he was happy to see me, but full of stories to share with me of his morning at school. And, the beginnings of an art gallery have already started coming home with him.
Today, we're enjoying a beautiful last day of summer, with wonderful weather (soon to turn ugly tonight when the rain moves in for a few days). We went out shopping this morning to find something for Colin to wear to Amelia's baptism on Sunday (scored a cute little button down) and we'll head to the park soon to play for a bit.
Yesterday was Colin's first day of preschool. He was insanely excited about going, though we've only been building it up for a few days before hand. We had originally signed him up for 2 mornings a week at a preschool only to find out two weeks before he was supposed to start that they weren't opening. We were lucky to get one morning a week at another school, and are hoping to get him in for another morning a week. Of course, he continues to go to our fabulous home daycare two days a week, despite the fact that I'm currently on mat leave with the little one.
We got all dressed for preschool, and took pictures (so that in all my spare time -- haha! -- I can scrapbook them later) and headed out. We arrived, went in and found a hook, stuck on a nametag, and he was off. Into the room, playing with toys. I went in, asked if he wanted me to stay. Nope, he was fine, thankyouverymuch. A hug and a kiss, and Amelia and I were on our way for a girls' morning of Starbucks and shopping. When I arrived (2 minutes late) to pick him up, he was happy to see me, but full of stories to share with me of his morning at school. And, the beginnings of an art gallery have already started coming home with him.
Today, we're enjoying a beautiful last day of summer, with wonderful weather (soon to turn ugly tonight when the rain moves in for a few days). We went out shopping this morning to find something for Colin to wear to Amelia's baptism on Sunday (scored a cute little button down) and we'll head to the park soon to play for a bit.
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