But I don't mind.
I had the most adorable helper in the world!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Mommy's Helper
It took me twice as long as it should have to rake the front yard last weekend.
But I don't mind.
I had the most adorable helper in the world!
But I don't mind.
I had the most adorable helper in the world!
Monday, November 21, 2011
30 Weeks
Dear Lil Lobster Roll,
30 weeks down, 10 to go until I become a mother of two. I'm still not ready. When we found out I was pregnant minutes before leaving for our memorial day vacation, we were thrilled, and relaxed. We knew that there was a lot we wanted to accomplish before you got here, and it seemed we had all the time in the world. Guess what? There is still a lot we need to do, and all of the sudden that time is down to two holiday filled months plus (hopefully) a move in the mix.
There is still wishful thinking that we'll be in a new bigger house before you arrive, but we have to get realistic too. Your big brother Gobbles is still sleeping in your crib (well it's a daybed right now) and we need to prepare to move him out. We've been waiting on this transition hoping not to do it twice with a new room then another new room in a new house, but it looks like we're at the point where we should move him before you get here so it doesn't look like you're giving him the boot.
My girl, you are an active child. You spend most of the day dancing around my belly and keeping me up at night laying transverse so I cannot get comfortable on either side (if I must ask one thing of you it would be for you to move head down before we get close to delivery. please!). You still get me dizzy every morning around 8:30-9:30 am, but it's ok, I can take it another two and a half months. With all we have going on, I'm still hoping for you to be a February girl. But, the doctor told me since your brother was so big they may want to induce me sooner so you aren't a big girl too. I'm hoping that the almost 30 lbs I've gained don't increase too much more, because I want you to come when you want, I don't want to force you out from the start!
Your brother met your cousin last week and we are talking to him every day about you. He is very excited to be a big brother and is practicing your name every time we talk about "the baby". I'm sure he will get nervous when he first meets you, but that's because he's a bit possessive of me and it has nothing to do with you. He'll soon realize that I have more than enough love to go around for both of you.
Your puppies are also preparing for your arrival, Cannoli has become especially clingy - he's the one you feel pressed up against you every night when we sleep. His usual sleeping nook at my belly has all but disappeared but he still somehow finds room to snuggle up. He's also the one you hear barking at everything and anything, but I promise he's a good dog.
This week we're preparing to have the family over for Thanksgiving, a tradition we started 5 years ago. Gobbles stopped me from hosting two years ago because we thought I may be in the hospital by then, but with you we're fine to cook in our own kitchen, knowing you'll be hanging out in my belly through the day, as well as Christmas and New Years.
This pregnancy is flying and there are so many people out there that cannot wait to meet you, everyone is excited to have a little girl around. You're pretty much dressed for the first few months, so we don't have to worry about giving you all boy hand-me-downs just yet, it seems people love to buy clothes for girls! Your Daddy and I talk every day about what you will be like and how are lives are about to change, and we already cannot imagine our future without you.
So my lobstah roll, hang in there for another 10-11 weeks knowing that when you arrive, ready or not your family has a lot of love and hugs and kisses with your name on it.
Love you baby girl.
Momma
30 weeks down, 10 to go until I become a mother of two. I'm still not ready. When we found out I was pregnant minutes before leaving for our memorial day vacation, we were thrilled, and relaxed. We knew that there was a lot we wanted to accomplish before you got here, and it seemed we had all the time in the world. Guess what? There is still a lot we need to do, and all of the sudden that time is down to two holiday filled months plus (hopefully) a move in the mix.
There is still wishful thinking that we'll be in a new bigger house before you arrive, but we have to get realistic too. Your big brother Gobbles is still sleeping in your crib (well it's a daybed right now) and we need to prepare to move him out. We've been waiting on this transition hoping not to do it twice with a new room then another new room in a new house, but it looks like we're at the point where we should move him before you get here so it doesn't look like you're giving him the boot.
My girl, you are an active child. You spend most of the day dancing around my belly and keeping me up at night laying transverse so I cannot get comfortable on either side (if I must ask one thing of you it would be for you to move head down before we get close to delivery. please!). You still get me dizzy every morning around 8:30-9:30 am, but it's ok, I can take it another two and a half months. With all we have going on, I'm still hoping for you to be a February girl. But, the doctor told me since your brother was so big they may want to induce me sooner so you aren't a big girl too. I'm hoping that the almost 30 lbs I've gained don't increase too much more, because I want you to come when you want, I don't want to force you out from the start!
Your brother met your cousin last week and we are talking to him every day about you. He is very excited to be a big brother and is practicing your name every time we talk about "the baby". I'm sure he will get nervous when he first meets you, but that's because he's a bit possessive of me and it has nothing to do with you. He'll soon realize that I have more than enough love to go around for both of you.
Your puppies are also preparing for your arrival, Cannoli has become especially clingy - he's the one you feel pressed up against you every night when we sleep. His usual sleeping nook at my belly has all but disappeared but he still somehow finds room to snuggle up. He's also the one you hear barking at everything and anything, but I promise he's a good dog.
This week we're preparing to have the family over for Thanksgiving, a tradition we started 5 years ago. Gobbles stopped me from hosting two years ago because we thought I may be in the hospital by then, but with you we're fine to cook in our own kitchen, knowing you'll be hanging out in my belly through the day, as well as Christmas and New Years.
This pregnancy is flying and there are so many people out there that cannot wait to meet you, everyone is excited to have a little girl around. You're pretty much dressed for the first few months, so we don't have to worry about giving you all boy hand-me-downs just yet, it seems people love to buy clothes for girls! Your Daddy and I talk every day about what you will be like and how are lives are about to change, and we already cannot imagine our future without you.
So my lobstah roll, hang in there for another 10-11 weeks knowing that when you arrive, ready or not your family has a lot of love and hugs and kisses with your name on it.
Love you baby girl.
Momma
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The princess is here!!
I'm an AUNT! I've been waiting to say those words for years now, and I am thrilled that the time is finally here. Sister-in-law was due a few days before halloween, and naturally we all joked about her having a little pumpkin. When her due date came and went, she informed us that she'd be induced on Monday morning - Halloween. Turns out she went into labor just before her scheduled induction, and a few hours later my niece, hereafter known as Princess gal, arrived.
Hubs and I are thrilled with this addition to the family. She comes just in time to be bffs with our little lobster roll and she is so lucky to have two of the coolest parents she could ask for. Hubs' sister and our brother-in-law are fantastic with Gobbles and are going to be a great mom and dad. We're looking forward to many years of our families hanging out and experiencing milestones together.
This past weekend we took Gobbles to meet his two-week old cousin. We told him how exciting it was going to be to meet his cousin, baby princess. He of course chatted about it the entire morning, but clammed up when we got there. As soon as he saw the bundle of joy, he began wringing his hands and looking furtively around in every direction but that of the princess. Every mention of Princess's name caused him to glance in her direction and then offer up a form of distraction. I placed him on the couch next to his aunt and cousin and he still turned away from them, but seemed happy to create a barrier between me and the baby.
After we all got a little more comfortable, Gobbles seemed to settle in and play with his toys and took advantage of special attention from his grandfather while we fawned over the baby. He was fine until he realized I was holding her, which caused him to run across the room in a panic and cry big crocodile tears until I handed her back over to her mom. This again reinforces the fact that I am petrified for the arrival of Gobbles' sister. He has not let me hold another baby without throwing an absolute fit. I guess we'll have to figure it out somehow... Strangely though, he was fine with his Daddy holding the Princess, and even wanted to interact with her when she was laying on a blanket. He's going to be a good cousin, and soon a good big brother. We just need to work on his patience a little more...
Meanwhile, Look at this beautiful little girl! She looks so much like her daddy but also has her mom's gorgeous blue eyes.
Hubs and I are thrilled with this addition to the family. She comes just in time to be bffs with our little lobster roll and she is so lucky to have two of the coolest parents she could ask for. Hubs' sister and our brother-in-law are fantastic with Gobbles and are going to be a great mom and dad. We're looking forward to many years of our families hanging out and experiencing milestones together.
This past weekend we took Gobbles to meet his two-week old cousin. We told him how exciting it was going to be to meet his cousin, baby princess. He of course chatted about it the entire morning, but clammed up when we got there. As soon as he saw the bundle of joy, he began wringing his hands and looking furtively around in every direction but that of the princess. Every mention of Princess's name caused him to glance in her direction and then offer up a form of distraction. I placed him on the couch next to his aunt and cousin and he still turned away from them, but seemed happy to create a barrier between me and the baby.
After we all got a little more comfortable, Gobbles seemed to settle in and play with his toys and took advantage of special attention from his grandfather while we fawned over the baby. He was fine until he realized I was holding her, which caused him to run across the room in a panic and cry big crocodile tears until I handed her back over to her mom. This again reinforces the fact that I am petrified for the arrival of Gobbles' sister. He has not let me hold another baby without throwing an absolute fit. I guess we'll have to figure it out somehow... Strangely though, he was fine with his Daddy holding the Princess, and even wanted to interact with her when she was laying on a blanket. He's going to be a good cousin, and soon a good big brother. We just need to work on his patience a little more...
Meanwhile, Look at this beautiful little girl! She looks so much like her daddy but also has her mom's gorgeous blue eyes.
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| Pretty Princess! |
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| Such a happy big cousin! |
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| Here baby princess, have a ball! |
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| Little girl, BIIIG stretch! |
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| half crying, half sleeping |
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| More stretching! |
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| No Mommy, I don't want to hold the baby! |
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| So what's the deal with my uncle here?? |
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| I know! I'm aDORable! |
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| And I stole the doggie's pillow! |
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| Ok, ONE pic! |
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| Enough is enough! |
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| Awww baby princess. As long as you're not tying up mommy or auntie's laps, you're A-OK! |
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Buddies!
Last weekend Gobbles and I got together with his two favorite friends, Little Buddy and Mooshie. We had an evening playdate hosted by Mooshie's mommy and daddy. Hubs was working but Gobbles and I were more than excited to come and play with the other boys and their 'rents.
It was only about 6 weeks or so since the last time I had seen the Moosh man but it seems like he's grown so much. I've forgotten how quickly a baby's development is during the first year. Meanwhile, Gobbles seems to still be maintaining his same old habits - scream and cry when Mommy tries to hold another child. He did, however, request to hold the baby. So we sat them both on my lap, one on top of the other. As soon as Gobbles shifted and Moosh was touching my lap, Gobbles began to push him away - 'Scuse me Moosh, 'scuse me. Not because Mooosh was in his way, but because he was treading on Gobbles' turf. 11 weeks to work on this...
Meanwhile, Little Buddy and Gobbles enjoyed pizza and snacks and had a blast playing ball, trucks, coloring, and breaking into Moosh's toys that he hadn't gotten a chance to use yet. Moosh watched his bigger buddies and looked at his mommy as if to say just you wait! I'm gonna be running around like them soon before you know it!
The boys' moms and I traded secrets, stories, and hysterics about our evolving motherhoods, how far we've come since being friends a decade and a half, and each of our neurotic tendencies. I always leave these playdates feeling more confident and calm with myself and my role as a wife, mother, and friend. I feel so lucky to be going through these moments in life with these women, as we have similar thoughts and feelings on many things, but very different views on others, which somehow all mesh together for a comfortable, reliable friendship.
And the fact that we have the most adorable handsomest little men in all the world doesn't hurt either!
It was only about 6 weeks or so since the last time I had seen the Moosh man but it seems like he's grown so much. I've forgotten how quickly a baby's development is during the first year. Meanwhile, Gobbles seems to still be maintaining his same old habits - scream and cry when Mommy tries to hold another child. He did, however, request to hold the baby. So we sat them both on my lap, one on top of the other. As soon as Gobbles shifted and Moosh was touching my lap, Gobbles began to push him away - 'Scuse me Moosh, 'scuse me. Not because Mooosh was in his way, but because he was treading on Gobbles' turf. 11 weeks to work on this...
Meanwhile, Little Buddy and Gobbles enjoyed pizza and snacks and had a blast playing ball, trucks, coloring, and breaking into Moosh's toys that he hadn't gotten a chance to use yet. Moosh watched his bigger buddies and looked at his mommy as if to say just you wait! I'm gonna be running around like them soon before you know it!
The boys' moms and I traded secrets, stories, and hysterics about our evolving motherhoods, how far we've come since being friends a decade and a half, and each of our neurotic tendencies. I always leave these playdates feeling more confident and calm with myself and my role as a wife, mother, and friend. I feel so lucky to be going through these moments in life with these women, as we have similar thoughts and feelings on many things, but very different views on others, which somehow all mesh together for a comfortable, reliable friendship.
And the fact that we have the most adorable handsomest little men in all the world doesn't hurt either!
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| hey kid! when you're old enough you can have a ball too! |
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| C'mon Moosh! look at the camera, that way our Mommies will leave us alone! |
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| Here - ya want the ball? |
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| Guys? Where'd ya go?? |
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| Shhh... I can play with two if i want! |
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| Hey Lil buddy - check out my reflection in the glass. I know we're not supposed to bang on it but it's so much fun - drum drum drum! |
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| Seriously? no interest? oh well, suit yourself! |
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| No Mommy, I was NOT banging on the glass! |
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| Hey Gobbles! Why are they obsessed with taking pictures? 'Scuse me Moosh, just please get off my mommy's lap! |
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| Honestly Mommas! Enough with the pictures! Trying to escape here! |
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| Two boys, a bat, a ball, a large tv, a glass table, and a window wall. Don't see any issues here! |
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| I'm done smiling for you ladies! Here's my kissy face instead! |
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| Wow Mooshie! You've got the coolest toys! |
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| Look at that concentration! |
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| Even Sophia got in on the action! What a fun night! |
Monday, November 14, 2011
falltime flurries
We had a rare October snowstorm on Halloween weekend. Despite refusing a hat or gloves, Gobbles loved being out in the cold white goodness. We stuffed him into last year's snowsuit since we hadn't prepared yet and ordered a new one, and luckily the second pair of boots I got him last year were entirely too big, so they fit just right now.
He hated snow last year. Probably due to the fact that he was still unsteady on his feet. But this winter is going to be the year. Chapstick is ready and hot chocolate is stocked, because my son is loving it. Running, jumping, kicking, throwing. Anything he can do in this stuff he's going to. We need to get a sled!
He hated snow last year. Probably due to the fact that he was still unsteady on his feet. But this winter is going to be the year. Chapstick is ready and hot chocolate is stocked, because my son is loving it. Running, jumping, kicking, throwing. Anything he can do in this stuff he's going to. We need to get a sled!
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| Cheese! Ready to play in the snow. Even though i refuse mittens and a hat! |
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| C'mon daddy! Let's play! |
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| Poonsh and colie, you too! let's play! |
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| Even the puppies enjoy the play structure |
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| I said PLAY daddy! |
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| Driving the ship is so much more fun in the snow! |
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| Whoo heee! |
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| I can't get uuupppppp! |
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| Just chillaxin! |
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| safe! |
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| Allrighty! All done snow. Don't come back until February! |
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