Most days I am bogged down with breastfeeding, toddler potty training, work- 'nuff said, washing bottles, feeding the picky toddler, feeding myself and husband, bathing the children, then sleep- very little sleep. No, it's not all negative. A baby's smile can brighten any weary parent's darkest hour. And today, my toddler did something similar.
I left my two sleeping darlings as I went to work this morning. I don't like leaving the toddler without telling him where I'm going because he seems to feel abandoned. But he was so tired this morning, I had to let him sleep. I closed the front door and as I was walking to the car, I hear a tiny voice come from the house. "Mommyyyy!" sob-sob-sob. I saw my tiny little man standing in the doorway calling me. I usually just wave and let my mom explain where I'm going. But I felt like he needed to know how much I cared to tell him myself. I walked back to the house and opened the door. He had tears streaming down is cheeks sobbing, "You need to go to work?" I told him that yes I was going to work and would be home soon. In the meantime he would play with his Auntie and Grandma until me and his Dad got home. As he calmed down and I reassured him I was coming back, he told me, "OK you go to work. Have a good day." So sweet. I told him I loved him and walked to the car. As I'm reaching the car, I hear that precious little voice yell, "I love you SOOO much!"
My heart melted.
My evening of little sleep and a busy, tiring morning didn't matter. All the typical toddler horrors of potty accidents, yelling fits, and emotional outbursts that occur daily didn't matter. Kids aren't special because of the frustrations they give us. It's all about the unconditional love they show us in the little moments. I was given mommylove this Monday morning and all of a sudden I've forgotten everything negative- just focused on seeing my little man when I come home.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Transformation: Homestead
Me and the hubby are determined to transform our home into a comfy home for 4. At 33 weeks I know I'm not much help, but I'm trying to chip in when I can. What does this mean? Let me splain...
First, baby is coming. For our own sleep and sanity, baby will be in our room for a while. This means Andrew's bed is no longer in our room and he gets his own big boy room! Hooray! Another thing we discovered is that we need a bigger bed. Usher in a King sized bed (on its way) , leading to our queen sized bed going into Andrew's room. I wonder if he'll be like a turtle and grow to the size of his habitat. Bigger bed = taller Andrew? All I know is that he likes to stretch- better for growth I suppose.
So with all this means lots of cleaning, moving, rearranging, and adjusting to new space. Exciting but different- all in preparation for this lil one. It's coming along!!
Now I must stand strong in my commitment to the laundry and getting rid of excess and unnecessary clothing. My big big tummy gets in the way but I'm hangin in there. 7 more weeks right?
First, baby is coming. For our own sleep and sanity, baby will be in our room for a while. This means Andrew's bed is no longer in our room and he gets his own big boy room! Hooray! Another thing we discovered is that we need a bigger bed. Usher in a King sized bed (on its way) , leading to our queen sized bed going into Andrew's room. I wonder if he'll be like a turtle and grow to the size of his habitat. Bigger bed = taller Andrew? All I know is that he likes to stretch- better for growth I suppose.
So with all this means lots of cleaning, moving, rearranging, and adjusting to new space. Exciting but different- all in preparation for this lil one. It's coming along!!
Now I must stand strong in my commitment to the laundry and getting rid of excess and unnecessary clothing. My big big tummy gets in the way but I'm hangin in there. 7 more weeks right?
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
29 weeks - Exhausted!!
Oh my gosh!! I can't even to begin to explain the feelings of exhaustion I've been feeling lately. Grant it, we went on vacation to Vegas for a week (our final before new baby). Then after a week of working took another long drive to LA for the weekend for our Australian cousin's wedding- Congrats JB and Annie! All well worth the efforts, but now I feel like my body needs to recoop. So I've taken the day off to rest- sue me!
I was sitting at my computer yesterday, so exhausted I could barely think. I know our trips took a toll on me and James, but I finally gave in to the fact that being pregnant is tiring and I may need more time to recover than the average traveler. But I really don't remember being this tired with Andrew. I'm so exhausted lately. Last night, I made sure to get an ample 7.5 hours of sleep (plenty for me these days), I took a shower, even ate a little and still feel so weary! This too shall pass and all that. Just trying to figure out what to do in the meantime.
Now is also the time to really prepare for baby. As we enter the last trimester, we just barely started a registry and are sorting out the clothes and items that we can reuse from Andrew. So much to do in the final stretch, including moving Andrew into his new room to make room for the lil one in our room. This also means us buying a new bed, which is a task in itself. Here's to hoping all these things can happen before baby arrives :).
I was sitting at my computer yesterday, so exhausted I could barely think. I know our trips took a toll on me and James, but I finally gave in to the fact that being pregnant is tiring and I may need more time to recover than the average traveler. But I really don't remember being this tired with Andrew. I'm so exhausted lately. Last night, I made sure to get an ample 7.5 hours of sleep (plenty for me these days), I took a shower, even ate a little and still feel so weary! This too shall pass and all that. Just trying to figure out what to do in the meantime.
Now is also the time to really prepare for baby. As we enter the last trimester, we just barely started a registry and are sorting out the clothes and items that we can reuse from Andrew. So much to do in the final stretch, including moving Andrew into his new room to make room for the lil one in our room. This also means us buying a new bed, which is a task in itself. Here's to hoping all these things can happen before baby arrives :).
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Pregnantus Domesticus = Cupcakes
Whew- Coming on 25 weeks and can't believe it's moving so fast! I feel so pregnant these days- tired, backaches, and lots of waddling. Top it off with this recent cold and I'm a walking, achy zombie. But getting better and more well adjusted. Pic at 25 weeks:
Latest mental notes of the Prego:
= Leggings are great!! Did not utilize these at all in last pregnancy. Comfy, cute and very versatile. My new fave.
= Having a cold while pregnant bites. I cannot take any meds! I'm not even really supposed to drink orange juice. Lots of oranges, soups, and rest. Ugh, the natural cures- how unbearable!! haha
= I got curious and wanted to peek in the envelope. The hubby said I was denied- way to go with the will power hun!!
The latest in the pregnancy sagas- NESTING. Every night (minus the nights where we've been so pooped from the whole family being sick) I've been wanting to clean and/or bake. This is not good for my good food intake! I've only gained 8 lbs to this point which is very good and on track with what the doctor wants. But pancakes and eggs last night, cupcakes tonight, who knows what tomorrow...This is not good for me or the hubby!
I'm bringing the majority of the cupcakes to work to divide and conquer the calories. Hopefully they will appreciate my nesting for their treats! Until then, maybe I need to explore some nutritious baking recipes. That will get me into less trouble. I'm gonna try try try to cook better and eat better so the fam will eat better too. But need to forgive the occasional cupcake ;)
Latest mental notes of the Prego:
= Leggings are great!! Did not utilize these at all in last pregnancy. Comfy, cute and very versatile. My new fave.
= Having a cold while pregnant bites. I cannot take any meds! I'm not even really supposed to drink orange juice. Lots of oranges, soups, and rest. Ugh, the natural cures- how unbearable!! haha
= I got curious and wanted to peek in the envelope. The hubby said I was denied- way to go with the will power hun!!
The latest in the pregnancy sagas- NESTING. Every night (minus the nights where we've been so pooped from the whole family being sick) I've been wanting to clean and/or bake. This is not good for my good food intake! I've only gained 8 lbs to this point which is very good and on track with what the doctor wants. But pancakes and eggs last night, cupcakes tonight, who knows what tomorrow...This is not good for me or the hubby!
I'm bringing the majority of the cupcakes to work to divide and conquer the calories. Hopefully they will appreciate my nesting for their treats! Until then, maybe I need to explore some nutritious baking recipes. That will get me into less trouble. I'm gonna try try try to cook better and eat better so the fam will eat better too. But need to forgive the occasional cupcake ;)
Friday, January 7, 2011
Fashion for the round and getting rounder
22 weeks and I’m getting round. The second I eat anything my belly balloons into this tight ball- like I’ve got a large balloon under my shirt. The waddle has begun, and dammit it feels good! Only becuz it’s more comfortable to walk a bit slower and creates more stability for me.
I noticed last night that my shirts are getting shorter no matter how much I try to pull them down! Full maternity wardrobe here I come…But for the matter of being financially conscious, does anyone know of some inexpensive, versatile, yet somewhat stylish pieces to have in a maternity fashion collection? I’m a bigger girl so I don’t necessarily sport a cute lil baby bump on a small frame. But I do have a baby bump that needs room to grow in comfortable clothing- hopefully cute clothing! Just trying to be more girly this time around. Last time was all about t-shirts and whatever maternity clothes were on sale. This time I’m trying to be more aware.
Hmph, more girly…does that mean I’m having a girl?
I noticed last night that my shirts are getting shorter no matter how much I try to pull them down! Full maternity wardrobe here I come…But for the matter of being financially conscious, does anyone know of some inexpensive, versatile, yet somewhat stylish pieces to have in a maternity fashion collection? I’m a bigger girl so I don’t necessarily sport a cute lil baby bump on a small frame. But I do have a baby bump that needs room to grow in comfortable clothing- hopefully cute clothing! Just trying to be more girly this time around. Last time was all about t-shirts and whatever maternity clothes were on sale. This time I’m trying to be more aware.
Hmph, more girly…does that mean I’m having a girl?
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
It's a...
secret in an envelope.
So we've decided not to find out the sex of the baby. We aren't 100% against knowing, we just thought it would be one of those genuine surprises in life to find out later. So we asked the tech to write it down, put it in an envelope, and seal it. She sealed it with tape :). She told us for sure she saw something which was reassuring to hear because they couldn't tel lthe first time. So- there it is.
Begin the baby name game. Double the fun. We'll see how this goes.
So we've decided not to find out the sex of the baby. We aren't 100% against knowing, we just thought it would be one of those genuine surprises in life to find out later. So we asked the tech to write it down, put it in an envelope, and seal it. She sealed it with tape :). She told us for sure she saw something which was reassuring to hear because they couldn't tel lthe first time. So- there it is.
Begin the baby name game. Double the fun. We'll see how this goes.
So Basically
Last post quite long...however to sum up... We went to the Young Family's house for Christmas Eve. So fun and so good to see family we haven't seen in forever. I was exhausted by the end but Andrew had a great time! We finished Christmas Eve sleeping at Mom's house so we could open gifts there in the morning.
Andrew loved Christmas morning! So many Thomas the Train toys- he was in heaven! We went to church that morning. Then trekked in the pouring rain to Uncle Rod's in Salinas area. It was great to see the family there too- worth the scary rain! All the while we got to share our news with everyone about baby.
Throughout the holiday, I kept feeling bumps in the lower belly. Coulda been cuz I just ate, or coulda been cuz I was hungry, or it really could have been baby moving. I forgot what it was like to feel this so I'm just not sure.
I already knew after the crazy Christmas it would only get crazier as I grow bigger and bigger...
Andrew loved Christmas morning! So many Thomas the Train toys- he was in heaven! We went to church that morning. Then trekked in the pouring rain to Uncle Rod's in Salinas area. It was great to see the family there too- worth the scary rain! All the while we got to share our news with everyone about baby.
Throughout the holiday, I kept feeling bumps in the lower belly. Coulda been cuz I just ate, or coulda been cuz I was hungry, or it really could have been baby moving. I forgot what it was like to feel this so I'm just not sure.
I already knew after the crazy Christmas it would only get crazier as I grow bigger and bigger...
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