Dear Rowen,
My little Sweet Cheeks. 2 years ago you came into our lives and nothing has been the same since. You made us parents. You made us a family. I love you more than I knew it was possible to love someone.
Today you turn 2! You can run, jump, and play. You can say please (pease), hi (hiiiiiiiiiii!), daddy (da-daah), mama (mamaaamaama), Davis (dede) and many other words. You attempt to say everything we say. Sometimes it comes out right & sometimes we have a good laugh. You are wide-eyed and bushy tailed. You love to explore and to be outside. You love to swim. You love to play with cars, trucks, and blocks. You love to spray Daddy with the garden hose. You have the sweetest laugh. You love hot dogs & to take long walks. You love to go to the park & the zoo. You love to travel anywhere in the car. You have a smile that lights up the whole room.
I hope you never lose the part of you that sings in the shower. I hope you always laugh out loud when something humors you. I hope your eyes always light up when you see your brother. Never let go of the magic inside of you. You can do anything you want to do. You can be anything you want to be. You are an incredible little man and I know you will be a positive force in all of the lives you touch.
My sweet Rowen. Today you are 2! The whole world is out there to explore. & My hope is that you never become complacent until you explore everything you can. Dig! Kick! Build! Laugh! Share!
Happy Birthday, Sweet Cheeks.
Love always,
Mama
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Showing posts with label Crazy little thing called LOVE.. Show all posts
Friday, July 22, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Dear Davis.
Dear Davis,
Our little blond eyed wonder child. It's hard to believe that you are 6 months old today. When I found out I was pregnant with you I was terrified. I had no idea how we would be able to go from one child to two. I was nervous about time, and energy, and money and love. I wanted to be able to offer all of those things to you in abundance. I wanted to offer you everything wonderful and good out of life. I never doubted wanting you. I only doubted myself and my ability to care for two very young children.
But, Davis, we made it. We beat that Devil's Disease called "Colic". And we love you more each new day. You have been the perfect addition to our family and we are so blessed to have you. You can crawl. You are very vocal about your displeasure. You are always on the go. You love to play with the dogs. You love to chew on my toes. (yuck!) You love bananas and hate sweet potatoes. You love bath time & your jumperoo. You get annoyed if we are out of the house running errands for too long. You hate heat and love to cuddle.
You are a child full of wonder. You want to touch, see, lick, hold, chew and throw everything you come in contact with. You are almost always laughing and smiling during play time. It's a pleasure to be in your company & I hope that you learn as much from me as I am learning from you. Happy 6-month day, Baby Bee.
Love always,
Mama
Our little blond eyed wonder child. It's hard to believe that you are 6 months old today. When I found out I was pregnant with you I was terrified. I had no idea how we would be able to go from one child to two. I was nervous about time, and energy, and money and love. I wanted to be able to offer all of those things to you in abundance. I wanted to offer you everything wonderful and good out of life. I never doubted wanting you. I only doubted myself and my ability to care for two very young children.
But, Davis, we made it. We beat that Devil's Disease called "Colic". And we love you more each new day. You have been the perfect addition to our family and we are so blessed to have you. You can crawl. You are very vocal about your displeasure. You are always on the go. You love to play with the dogs. You love to chew on my toes. (yuck!) You love bananas and hate sweet potatoes. You love bath time & your jumperoo. You get annoyed if we are out of the house running errands for too long. You hate heat and love to cuddle.
You are a child full of wonder. You want to touch, see, lick, hold, chew and throw everything you come in contact with. You are almost always laughing and smiling during play time. It's a pleasure to be in your company & I hope that you learn as much from me as I am learning from you. Happy 6-month day, Baby Bee.
Love always,
Mama
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Don't stop by unannounced.
I hope that my child, looking back on today
Will remember a mother who had time to play;
Because children grow up while you're not looking,
There are years ahead for cleaning and cooking.
So, quiet now cobwebs, dust go to sleep.
I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep.
Will remember a mother who had time to play;
Because children grow up while you're not looking,
There are years ahead for cleaning and cooking.
So, quiet now cobwebs, dust go to sleep.
I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep.
Don't stop by our house unannounced during the day. If you do, keep the above poem in mind. The living room where we play usually looks like a tornado just touched down. We are busy playing Lego's and hide and go seek. We are busy being outside in the sunshine. We spend our mornings cuddled on the couch watching cartoons. Some days we spend the entire day in pajamas building mega block towers.
My floors are not swept. My showers haven't seen a good scrub in too long. Sometimes there are dishes in the sink. Sometimes there's dust on our bookshelves.
We like to take long walks in the afternoon. We like to draw on the sidewalk with chalk. We like to look out the window at the "Mow-Mows" {cats} We love to wrestle and have tickle fights.
So, sorry dust and cobwebs. You'll just have to wait. I'm making it a priority to REALLY enjoy my babies. Babies don't keep.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Maaaamamamaaaaaama day!
I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ~Abraham Lincoln
Today is my first Mothers day. I feel as though I should be the one honoring Sweet Cheeks instead of the other way around. I know he isn't aware that today is Mother's day but I did get some special slobbery kisses (with some biting) Soon enough he will know. To him, I am "Maaaammamammaaaaaamama". I am looking forward to many macaroni necklaces and finger painted pictures in the years to come!
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Sweet Cheeks,
THANK YOU for being such a fantastic, sweet boy. Given the choice, knowing then what I know now, I would have chosen you to be my baby with no regrets. It is the blessing and honor of my life. There are no limits to my love for you. I enjoy being your Mamaaaamama so much more than I ever could have anticipated. I am so lucky to get to spend my first Mothers Day with my first baby.
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A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan
The worst feature of a new baby is its mother's singing. - Kin Hubbard
When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. ~Sophia Loren
One of the very few reasons I had any respect for my mother when I was thirteen was because she would reach into the sink with her bare hands - bare hands - and pick up that lethal gunk and drop it into the garbage. To top that, I saw her reach into the wet garbage bag and fish around in there looking for a lost teaspoon. Bare hands - a kind of mad courage. ~Robert Fulghum
Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother. ~Oprah Winfrey
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Eight.
No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside.
Dear Sweet Cheeks,
My happy baby boy! From the moment you wake up until the moment you close your eyes at night, you are ALL smiles. You smile and laugh and coo all day long. Never a care in the world! (Unless you want a bottle, then you let me know loud and clear!)
This past month has been a busy one. You have learned to pull up on the couch, my legs, your toys, anything within reach! Then you giggle and cackle when you stand on your own two feet. You make mama so proud! We have started letting you put yourself to sleep. I absolutely hate laying you in your crib without first rocking you to sleep, but this is better for you. You sleep better. You sleep longer. I love to go in at night and watch you sleep. You sleep on your stomach, like me. And you have tiny baby snores, like daddy. Except daddy's snores are not near as adorable as yours.
I wish I could freeze time in this moment. Everything in our lives is perfect. You are so full of awe and wonder. I love taking you to run errands with me. I love letting you sit on my lap when we go to restaurants. I love reading you books. I love when you lean over and give me slobbery baby kisses for no reason. I love being your mommy. I love watching you grow.
Sometimes when the room is quiet, and daddy and I are watching you, daddy leans over to me and whispers "We made that". We made YOU. Such a perfect little person. That's something I am sure I will be in awe of until my heart stops beating. You, my little man, are everything I ever wanted. I am so, so lucky you are here with me.
Love always,
Mommy
Friday, March 19, 2010
Things I didn't know until I became "Mommy".
- Pee can shoot 10 feet across a room.
- Hair doesn't need to be washed more than once a week. (I like it to be, but not a necessity)
- "Sleeping in" can mean 5am.
- Yoga pants, t-shirts and flip flops are perfect every day wear.
- The difference between a SwaddleMe and a Swaddle blanket.
- Always take an extra shirt with you when going out in public. You never know what might happen.
- 6 hours of sleep at one time is reason to celebrate.
- Poop stains t-shirts.
- & so do prunes.
- DO NOT WASH THE (favorite) BLANKET when it's close to nap time.
- The sweetness in a baby hug and (slobbery) kiss.
- Sometimes all you need is a 2 hour walk in the sunshine.
- It is possible for someone (Sweet Cheeks) to scream for 7 hours non-stop.
- How much love my heart can hold.
What have you learned since becoming a Mommy?
- Hair doesn't need to be washed more than once a week. (I like it to be, but not a necessity)
- "Sleeping in" can mean 5am.
- Yoga pants, t-shirts and flip flops are perfect every day wear.
- The difference between a SwaddleMe and a Swaddle blanket.
- Always take an extra shirt with you when going out in public. You never know what might happen.
- 6 hours of sleep at one time is reason to celebrate.
- Poop stains t-shirts.
- & so do prunes.
- DO NOT WASH THE (favorite) BLANKET when it's close to nap time.
- The sweetness in a baby hug and (slobbery) kiss.
- Sometimes all you need is a 2 hour walk in the sunshine.
- It is possible for someone (Sweet Cheeks) to scream for 7 hours non-stop.
- How much love my heart can hold.
What have you learned since becoming a Mommy?
Saturday, February 13, 2010
I get to come home to you.
Mr B signed a contract an agreement wants to be my Valentine every year "so long as we both shall live".
So, Mr B this one is for you.
The love of my life.
The father of my child.
The most amazing man I have ever met.
I'm so lucky that I get to come home to you.
So, Mr B this one is for you.
The love of my life.
The father of my child.
The most amazing man I have ever met.
I'm so lucky that I get to come home to you.
Ordinary, no,
really don't think so
Just a precious few
Ever make it last
Get as lucky as
Me and you.
Happy Valentine's day to you and yours! (a little bit early)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Valentine's Day giveaway! (aka: What do ipods and Twilight have in common?)
I was lucky enough to meet Biscuit in our High School drama class. Hopefully you have gotten a chance to meet her, too. She's a unique soul full of laughter and spunk!
Biscuit is offering one of my lucky followers a chance to win one of her iphone/ipod cases! (Im sure it will hold most cell phones/smart phones... or an mp3 player too! If you are not sure, just ask :) )
I will be drawing a winner on SUNDAY!! (Valentines day!)
To enter:
1. You must follow the blog
2. Leave a comment with your email address & your worst first date experience.
Extra entries:
(Please note in comment if you did any of these.)
1. Follow Biscuit.
2. Go to her Etsy store and mention your favorite cover.
3. Blog about the giveaway and link back here.
Good luck!!!
P.s. If you would like a custom case made and have something in mind, e-mail Biscuit and she'll be happy to work with you!
Biscuit is offering one of my lucky followers a chance to win one of her iphone/ipod cases! (Im sure it will hold most cell phones/smart phones... or an mp3 player too! If you are not sure, just ask :) )
AND I am also giving away a full sized Bath and Body works body cream in Twilight Woods.
Nothing says love quite like Ipods and Twilight.
I will be drawing a winner on SUNDAY!! (Valentines day!)
To enter:
1. You must follow the blog
2. Leave a comment with your email address & your worst first date experience.
Extra entries:
(Please note in comment if you did any of these.)
1. Follow Biscuit.
2. Go to her Etsy store and mention your favorite cover.
3. Blog about the giveaway and link back here.
Good luck!!!
P.s. If you would like a custom case made and have something in mind, e-mail Biscuit and she'll be happy to work with you!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Sweet cheeks is the kind of baby who...
... smiles when smiled at.
... wakes up laughing.
... isn't too bashful to pee all over you.
... loves to snuggle.
... knows what he wants and goes after it. (For example, he decided one day he wanted to crawl. And he did.)
... goes to bed at night before the sun goes down.
... only cries when he's tired or something hurts.
... loves to eat veggies just as much as fruits.
... can't wait to splash in the bath water.
... screams "AHHHHH" as loud as he can until you yell back.
... can entertain himself for hours on the floor.
... thinks Mommy is a good singer. (Bless his heart!)
... looks just like Daddy.
... giggles non-stop while being tickled.
...'s favorite chew toy is a rubber dog toy. (I know! Judge! Judge! Judge!)
... already owns a baseball cap.
... loves to eat his feet.
... is very loved.
... wakes up laughing.
... isn't too bashful to pee all over you.
... loves to snuggle.
... knows what he wants and goes after it. (For example, he decided one day he wanted to crawl. And he did.)
... goes to bed at night before the sun goes down.
... only cries when he's tired or something hurts.
... loves to eat veggies just as much as fruits.
... can't wait to splash in the bath water.
... screams "AHHHHH" as loud as he can until you yell back.
... can entertain himself for hours on the floor.
... thinks Mommy is a good singer. (Bless his heart!)
... looks just like Daddy.
... giggles non-stop while being tickled.
...'s favorite chew toy is a rubber dog toy. (I know! Judge! Judge! Judge!)
... already owns a baseball cap.
... loves to eat his feet.
... is very loved.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Be careful what you wish for....
... because it just might come true!
For most women pregnancy is 40 weeks long. For me, it was 41.5 weeks... but, hey, who's counting right? 41.5 weeks of cravings, heat flashes, swelling, nausea, weird dreams, and Coke flavored Icees. I knew I wanted to find out the sex of baby as soon as possible. My first thought after "Holy Bejesus, I AM pregnant!" was "Boy or girl? Oh, BOY for sure!" I had a feeling it would be a boy. Boy name? Easy! Boy nursery? Easy! Girl name? Uhhhh... Girl Nursery? Help please!
I love manicures, shopping, and stilletos just as much as the nextperson girl, but I always saw myself being a boy mom. I imagined a life filled with muddy kisses, Tonka trucks, and frogs. That is, until.............
My 19 week ultrasound. I was SO excited to find out the gender. So excited, in fact, that the first words out of mouth upon entering the exam room were "YES WE WANT TO KNOW THE GENDER. PLEASE TELL US TODAY". Mr B and I held hands as we watched our amazing little one move. When the ultrasound wand passed over that oh-so-important spot, we sat still. We watched. We waited. IT'S A GIRL!
What? A girl! We were having a girl! WOO-HOO! Pink. Lace. Ruffle butt pants. Ok, I could do this. I could be a girl mom. Wait.... I wanted to make sure. I asked how sure the ultrasound tech was. 95%. Those are really good odds. Girl!
I spent the next 12 or so weeks preparing a princess wonderland nursery. Butterflies, pink, daisies... white lace. We filled the room with pink toys, and pink dresses. A baby girl can never have too much pink! I made it my goal to have the nursery completely ready before our 3D ultrasound at 31 weeks. The only thing I had left to do was put her precious 3D picture in the frame on the nightstand... and then wait. Wait for the day our little Carly would join us.
I made a joke in the car on the way to the 3D ultrasound that "It would be really funny if we end up having a boy" Because you know, we had everything finished... and my shower was SIX days away... and I apparently like having heart attacks. Those 12 words would come back to bite me when we did, in fact, find out I was a card carrying member of Team Blue. I had always wanted a boy, so this was good. Right?
No better way to find out than in a room with an ultrasound tech, my husband, my grandma, and a webcam with our out-of-town relatives watching. What do you say? What do you do? I laughed. Out loud. It was either cry, or laugh and I chose to laugh.
I would be lying if I said I never cried but now, in this moment, I can't imagine being "Mom" to anyone other than my beautiful blue eyed boy.
So, be careful what you wish for because it just might come true! & When it does, it just might be nothing short of perfect. I can't wait for muddy kisses from the sweet boy who stole my heart on July 22, 2009. Being a boy mom really is as amazing as I imagined.
For most women pregnancy is 40 weeks long. For me, it was 41.5 weeks... but, hey, who's counting right? 41.5 weeks of cravings, heat flashes, swelling, nausea, weird dreams, and Coke flavored Icees. I knew I wanted to find out the sex of baby as soon as possible. My first thought after "Holy Bejesus, I AM pregnant!" was "Boy or girl? Oh, BOY for sure!" I had a feeling it would be a boy. Boy name? Easy! Boy nursery? Easy! Girl name? Uhhhh... Girl Nursery? Help please!
I love manicures, shopping, and stilletos just as much as the next
My 19 week ultrasound. I was SO excited to find out the gender. So excited, in fact, that the first words out of mouth upon entering the exam room were "YES WE WANT TO KNOW THE GENDER. PLEASE TELL US TODAY". Mr B and I held hands as we watched our amazing little one move. When the ultrasound wand passed over that oh-so-important spot, we sat still. We watched. We waited. IT'S A GIRL!
What? A girl! We were having a girl! WOO-HOO! Pink. Lace. Ruffle butt pants. Ok, I could do this. I could be a girl mom. Wait.... I wanted to make sure. I asked how sure the ultrasound tech was. 95%. Those are really good odds. Girl!
I spent the next 12 or so weeks preparing a princess wonderland nursery. Butterflies, pink, daisies... white lace. We filled the room with pink toys, and pink dresses. A baby girl can never have too much pink! I made it my goal to have the nursery completely ready before our 3D ultrasound at 31 weeks. The only thing I had left to do was put her precious 3D picture in the frame on the nightstand... and then wait. Wait for the day our little Carly would join us.
I made a joke in the car on the way to the 3D ultrasound that "It would be really funny if we end up having a boy" Because you know, we had everything finished... and my shower was SIX days away... and I apparently like having heart attacks. Those 12 words would come back to bite me when we did, in fact, find out I was a card carrying member of Team Blue. I had always wanted a boy, so this was good. Right?
No better way to find out than in a room with an ultrasound tech, my husband, my grandma, and a webcam with our out-of-town relatives watching. What do you say? What do you do? I laughed. Out loud. It was either cry, or laugh and I chose to laugh.
I would be lying if I said I never cried but now, in this moment, I can't imagine being "Mom" to anyone other than my beautiful blue eyed boy.
So, be careful what you wish for because it just might come true! & When it does, it just might be nothing short of perfect. I can't wait for muddy kisses from the sweet boy who stole my heart on July 22, 2009. Being a boy mom really is as amazing as I imagined.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
These are a few of my favorite things...
... for bringing home baby.
Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Soothe and Glow Seahorse.
Cradle
Receiving blankets/ Swaddle blankets
Playtex Ventaire bottles (6oz)
Onesies!!
Footed sleeper with snaps.
Soft, plush baby blanket. (To cover the stroller/carseat)
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Six.
I am a little bit late with this blog post. Mostly because Sweet Cheeks has been teething, has a cold, and is turning out to be quite the mama's boy. & Partially because instead of blogging, I have been spending my time giggling with, singing to, and tickling the sweetest baby I know.
HAPPY 6-MONTH DAY, SWEET CHEEKS! (2 days late...)
Then...
And now...
Mickey has quickly become the toy of choice for SC.
*He can roll over, both ways
*He can sit unassisted
*He has 2 teeth, with 4 more trying to make their way through
*He can crawl on his knees, and he also army crawls
*He eats "solids" (purees) 2-3 times a day
My little man just woke up from his nap, which means it's play time!
Have a great Sunday!
HAPPY 6-MONTH DAY, SWEET CHEEKS! (2 days late...)
Then...
And now...
Mickey has quickly become the toy of choice for SC.
*He can roll over, both ways
*He can sit unassisted
*He has 2 teeth, with 4 more trying to make their way through
*He can crawl on his knees, and he also army crawls
*He eats "solids" (purees) 2-3 times a day
My little man just woke up from his nap, which means it's play time!
Have a great Sunday!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Letter.
Dear Sweet Cheeks,
When did you become five and a half months old? I feel like just yesterday Daddy and I very carefully sat you in your car seat, and adjusted the straps at least 7 times, while the nurse at the hospital gave us the side-eye. I was certain in that moment that no one had ever been more nervous than I was. You looked so peaceful sitting there watching us. I could have never guessed that my love for you would multiply daily to point where I can't imagine it's possible to love you more than I do now. But, I will. Tomorrow.
Our first week at home, your favorite place to sleep was on my chest while I lay on the couch. You spent many morning this way... We would lay on the couch and cuddle for hours catching up on all of our favorite TV shows. (By "our favorite TV shows", I mean MY favorite TV shows. :)) It was during one of these early morning cuddle sessions that I was peed on for the first time. And pooped on. And puked on. Those moments hold a special place in my heart and it's hard for me to imagine that we will soon be retiring those moments for new ones more suitable for a growing boy.
You have no idea how overjoyed I was this morning when the only place you wanted to sleep was on my chest as I laid on the couch. This time, I left the TV off... I watched your little chest as you took a breath in... and a breath out... I watched the dimples on your cheeks as you smiled in your dream. I was enthralled by the shadows that danced across your face as the sun made its way into the sky. I held your little hands, miniature versions of Daddy's hands, as you slept.
These are the moments that although you will not remember them... They have made my life. & I couldn't be more excited to watch you grow. But, please slow down just a little bit, ok?
Love always,
Mommy
When did you become five and a half months old? I feel like just yesterday Daddy and I very carefully sat you in your car seat, and adjusted the straps at least 7 times, while the nurse at the hospital gave us the side-eye. I was certain in that moment that no one had ever been more nervous than I was. You looked so peaceful sitting there watching us. I could have never guessed that my love for you would multiply daily to point where I can't imagine it's possible to love you more than I do now. But, I will. Tomorrow.
Our first week at home, your favorite place to sleep was on my chest while I lay on the couch. You spent many morning this way... We would lay on the couch and cuddle for hours catching up on all of our favorite TV shows. (By "our favorite TV shows", I mean MY favorite TV shows. :)) It was during one of these early morning cuddle sessions that I was peed on for the first time. And pooped on. And puked on. Those moments hold a special place in my heart and it's hard for me to imagine that we will soon be retiring those moments for new ones more suitable for a growing boy.
You have no idea how overjoyed I was this morning when the only place you wanted to sleep was on my chest as I laid on the couch. This time, I left the TV off... I watched your little chest as you took a breath in... and a breath out... I watched the dimples on your cheeks as you smiled in your dream. I was enthralled by the shadows that danced across your face as the sun made its way into the sky. I held your little hands, miniature versions of Daddy's hands, as you slept.
These are the moments that although you will not remember them... They have made my life. & I couldn't be more excited to watch you grow. But, please slow down just a little bit, ok?
Love always,
Mommy
So you're going to be a Boy Mom. (LOVE this)
Stolen... Erm. Copy & Pasted from this blog: http://babyrabies.com/. Check it out!
So you’re going to be a Boy Mom…
December 31, 2009
I know that feeling, that excited but scared shitless feeling when the ultrasound tech tells you they see that extra bit of anatomy. “It’s a boy!” Your heart stops for a moment.
“But what will I do with a BOY?” you think to yourself, never daring to utter the thought out loud because, well, you *are* ultimately happy that it’s healthy… but… but… you don’t know how to raise a BOY.
You’re going to be a Boy Mom, and you’re going to be okay. In fact, you’re going to be great. You’ll love it so much that you’ll never be able to imagine NOT being a Boy Mom. It doesn’t matter that you LOVE being a girl, that you embrace every opportunity you get to dress up, do your makeup, get your nails done. It doesn’t matter that you much prefer shopping for shoes to browsing the sports store. Your love for all things zebra print, pink and soft does not mean you can’t and wont develop a love for “little man” clothes, toy trucks and OshKosh overalls paired with a toothy grin and muddy knees.
Being a Boy Mom means slobbery kisses and hugs that start with a running leap.
Being a Boy Mom means saving hundreds on clothes, even if only to spend that amount or more later in life on ER visits.
Being a Boy Mom means developing a keen eye for bugs and coming to terms with the fact that sometimes they can just be considered an extra helping of protein.
Being a Boy Mom doesn’t mean you won’t continue to be squeemish about things like spiders, it just means your squeels will be entertaining to the boy who taunts you by trying to eat one.
Being a Boy Mom means being the builder of block towers so big they lean and topple, leaving you both in stitches.
Being a Boy Mom means developing a very watchful eye while changing diapers, always on the lookout for that surprise pee stream attack.
Being a Boy Mom means having the pleasure of watching your son learn from his father, and then reminding his father that at a certain age they will start to repeat the F word, even if that F word is shouted at a TV during a sporting event.
Being a Boy Mom means you’ve been given the tremendous opportunity and challenge to raise someone who will grow up to be a respectful, loving and kind man. He may break hearts, but hopefully, with your guidance, he will do so gently, and ultimately he will make some lucky partner very, very happy.
So you’re going to be a Boy Mom…
December 31, 2009
I know that feeling, that excited but scared shitless feeling when the ultrasound tech tells you they see that extra bit of anatomy. “It’s a boy!” Your heart stops for a moment.
“But what will I do with a BOY?” you think to yourself, never daring to utter the thought out loud because, well, you *are* ultimately happy that it’s healthy… but… but… you don’t know how to raise a BOY.
You’re going to be a Boy Mom, and you’re going to be okay. In fact, you’re going to be great. You’ll love it so much that you’ll never be able to imagine NOT being a Boy Mom. It doesn’t matter that you LOVE being a girl, that you embrace every opportunity you get to dress up, do your makeup, get your nails done. It doesn’t matter that you much prefer shopping for shoes to browsing the sports store. Your love for all things zebra print, pink and soft does not mean you can’t and wont develop a love for “little man” clothes, toy trucks and OshKosh overalls paired with a toothy grin and muddy knees.
Being a Boy Mom means slobbery kisses and hugs that start with a running leap.
Being a Boy Mom means saving hundreds on clothes, even if only to spend that amount or more later in life on ER visits.
Being a Boy Mom means developing a keen eye for bugs and coming to terms with the fact that sometimes they can just be considered an extra helping of protein.
Being a Boy Mom doesn’t mean you won’t continue to be squeemish about things like spiders, it just means your squeels will be entertaining to the boy who taunts you by trying to eat one.
Being a Boy Mom means being the builder of block towers so big they lean and topple, leaving you both in stitches.
Being a Boy Mom means developing a very watchful eye while changing diapers, always on the lookout for that surprise pee stream attack.
Being a Boy Mom means having the pleasure of watching your son learn from his father, and then reminding his father that at a certain age they will start to repeat the F word, even if that F word is shouted at a TV during a sporting event.
Being a Boy Mom means you’ve been given the tremendous opportunity and challenge to raise someone who will grow up to be a respectful, loving and kind man. He may break hearts, but hopefully, with your guidance, he will do so gently, and ultimately he will make some lucky partner very, very happy.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
I'm living in a snow-globe type of wonderland.
It's snow white as far as the eye can see. It's been snowing for 15+ hours with no signs of letting up. And, baby it's cold outside!
Here's the 5 month survey that I have gotten a teensy-weensy bit behind on...
Age - 5 months
Weight - 20 lbs
Height - 29 inches
Sleeping habit - He usually falls asleep around 6pm, wakes up at 12-1am for milk, the back to sleep until 5-7am.
Eating habits - Oatmeal for breakfast, Veggie for lunch, Fruit before bed with a little bit of oatmeal. Milk in between. He drinks Goodstart Protect Plus.
Cutest Moment of the Week - Sweet cheeks has learned how to army crawl to get where he wants to be. It's adorable!
Milestones - A few days ago I got him a sippy cup for "beginners" (Which according to the box is 6 months. So, we are 2 weeks early) He loves it! He gets 4oz of water in his big boy cup once a day.
Firsts - Army crawling & His sippy cup. He also has 2 bottom and teeth and almost 2 top teeth.
Here's the 5 month survey that I have gotten a teensy-weensy bit behind on...
Age - 5 months
Weight - 20 lbs
Height - 29 inches
Sleeping habit - He usually falls asleep around 6pm, wakes up at 12-1am for milk, the back to sleep until 5-7am.
Eating habits - Oatmeal for breakfast, Veggie for lunch, Fruit before bed with a little bit of oatmeal. Milk in between. He drinks Goodstart Protect Plus.
Cutest Moment of the Week - Sweet cheeks has learned how to army crawl to get where he wants to be. It's adorable!
Milestones - A few days ago I got him a sippy cup for "beginners" (Which according to the box is 6 months. So, we are 2 weeks early) He loves it! He gets 4oz of water in his big boy cup once a day.
Firsts - Army crawling & His sippy cup. He also has 2 bottom and teeth and almost 2 top teeth.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
HAPPY 5 MONTH-DAY, Sweet Cheeks!!
My sweet angel is 5 months old today... and just as adorable as ever!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Love at first sight? Absolutely!
::SWOON:: I am positive Sweet cheeks needs one of these for Christmas. From Santa, of course!
Here's the site if you love them as much as I do: http://www.a-rocking-horse-to-love.com/Most_Popular_Toddler-p-1-c-15.html
Monday, November 16, 2009
All my love. All my life.
"We Weren’t born to follow
Come on and get up off your knees
When life is a bitter pill to swallow
You gotta hold on to what you believe
Believe that the sun will shine tomorrow
And that your saints and sinners bleed
We weren’t born to follow
You gotta stand up for what you believe"
Bon Jovi
Dear SC,
It has been almost 4 months since you came into our lives. It seems like so long ago & just like yesterday all at the same time. You are the greatest joy in my life and I can only hope that you always feel that... From the top of your head to the ends of your toes. There is nothing that you will do in my lifetime to make me love you any less than I do now. But, Sweet cheeks, there are some things I feel I should tell you.
People will let you down. By letting people get close to you, close enough to see what's really in your heart, you take the chance on getting hurt. As much as I want to hold you close and to shelter you from the world, I know that one day someone is going to let you down. It will hurt me just as much as it will hurt you, my sweet boy. You'll find that most friendships do not last forever, and if you get truely lucky you will find one love that will last a lifetime. Those are going to be hard lessons to learn. You may be sad, or angry, or bitter. Those feelings are normal. Allow yourself to feel them for a short time and then decide to move on. It's ok to mourn the loss, but it's also important to not let it consume your life. There are so many amazing things out there to spend your life enjoying. Try not to let the negative things water down the amazing things.
There are good people out there, but they are hard to come by. When you find one, hold on tight and don't let go. Be a good person, and good people will surround you. Be a man of honesty & integrity because in the end, how you have conducted yourself will be what allows you to sleep peacefully at night.
The secret to getting through life with few scars is faith. Faith gives you hope and security. Faith will allow you to make the right decisions. Find faith in a higher power, and allow it to follow you all of your days.
I hope and also fear that you'll learn these lessons. Daddy and I will always be here for you. We are here with open arms. When you feel unsure of the world and scared of all that's around, know that my love surrounds you and your faith will guide you.
All my love. All my life.
Mommy
Come on and get up off your knees
When life is a bitter pill to swallow
You gotta hold on to what you believe
Believe that the sun will shine tomorrow
And that your saints and sinners bleed
We weren’t born to follow
You gotta stand up for what you believe"
Bon Jovi
Dear SC,
It has been almost 4 months since you came into our lives. It seems like so long ago & just like yesterday all at the same time. You are the greatest joy in my life and I can only hope that you always feel that... From the top of your head to the ends of your toes. There is nothing that you will do in my lifetime to make me love you any less than I do now. But, Sweet cheeks, there are some things I feel I should tell you.
People will let you down. By letting people get close to you, close enough to see what's really in your heart, you take the chance on getting hurt. As much as I want to hold you close and to shelter you from the world, I know that one day someone is going to let you down. It will hurt me just as much as it will hurt you, my sweet boy. You'll find that most friendships do not last forever, and if you get truely lucky you will find one love that will last a lifetime. Those are going to be hard lessons to learn. You may be sad, or angry, or bitter. Those feelings are normal. Allow yourself to feel them for a short time and then decide to move on. It's ok to mourn the loss, but it's also important to not let it consume your life. There are so many amazing things out there to spend your life enjoying. Try not to let the negative things water down the amazing things.
There are good people out there, but they are hard to come by. When you find one, hold on tight and don't let go. Be a good person, and good people will surround you. Be a man of honesty & integrity because in the end, how you have conducted yourself will be what allows you to sleep peacefully at night.
The secret to getting through life with few scars is faith. Faith gives you hope and security. Faith will allow you to make the right decisions. Find faith in a higher power, and allow it to follow you all of your days.
I hope and also fear that you'll learn these lessons. Daddy and I will always be here for you. We are here with open arms. When you feel unsure of the world and scared of all that's around, know that my love surrounds you and your faith will guide you.
All my love. All my life.
Mommy
Monday, November 9, 2009
I do have a "crunchy" side!
I do have a "crunchy" side. But, it's usually hidden beneath my love for over-priced plastic baby items & disposible diapers.
Yesterday, I began making baby food! So far, I have spent $7 and made around 200 baby food "cubes". (The pureed food is frozen in ice cube trays) Each cube = 1oz. A 4-6 month old baby will eat apx. 2-4oz of baby food per day. That means if sweet cheeks eats 4 oz of food every day, we will have enough food for 50 days. Not only is this a much healthier option, it's also much cheaper!
We have decided to do a modified feeding schedule. The one we chose introduces a few foods at 4-6 months, and then a bunch of new foods for 6-8 months.
Here's our list:
4-6 Months:
CEREALS - Rice, Barley, Oatmeal
FRUITS - Apple, Banana, Pear
VEGGIE - Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, Green Beans
PROTEIN/DAIRY - None.
Since I forgot to take pictures, here are a couple from the web for those who are curious.
Yesterday, I began making baby food! So far, I have spent $7 and made around 200 baby food "cubes". (The pureed food is frozen in ice cube trays) Each cube = 1oz. A 4-6 month old baby will eat apx. 2-4oz of baby food per day. That means if sweet cheeks eats 4 oz of food every day, we will have enough food for 50 days. Not only is this a much healthier option, it's also much cheaper!
We have decided to do a modified feeding schedule. The one we chose introduces a few foods at 4-6 months, and then a bunch of new foods for 6-8 months.
Here's our list:
4-6 Months:
CEREALS - Rice, Barley, Oatmeal
FRUITS - Apple, Banana, Pear
VEGGIE - Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, Green Beans
PROTEIN/DAIRY - None.
Since I forgot to take pictures, here are a couple from the web for those who are curious.
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