I can't believe my babae gurl is already 3! I remember when she was just a tiny little thing. Now she's 70-80 pounds and a pain in my butt. HAHA
Happy Birthday!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Happy 9 months Gabey Baby
He used to be this small. This was my FAVORITE preemie outfit that he had. It is SO crazy how fast he's growing. I can't believe he's wearing 12-18 months sizes.
I LOVE YOU, GABE!
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Me, Myself, and I
6 facts about me...
1) Some people may already know this about me, but I LOVE to clean and organize. It is definitely a big part of who I am. One of my favorite times of the week is waking up early on Saturday morning to my list of chores that I have made for myself. Sometimes it's on paper, sometimes in my head.
2) I love music. I love listening to music. Music has always been a big part of my family. When I was little we drove up to Kent, WA to visit my grandparents almost every weekend and we would listen to music all the way up and all the way back home. Loud too. We would all be singing at the top of our lungs. Every now and then I like to just sit and listen to my favorite songs and just sing my heart out. It's very relaxing to me.
3) I have the opposite of anorexia- On my fridge, I have written, "You are not skinny". I LOVE to eat. I am happy with myself (besides the muffin top that I haven't seemed to get rid of since age 3 ;o) ) and don't feel the need to be super skinny. But when I try to justify eating a bag of chips or a HUGE bowl of ice cream I can look at the fridge and be reminded of moderation in all things.
4) I have a fear of the phone. I don't know exactly where this stems from? I hate calling people. It is borderline painful. I have been trying to work on this over the years and I would like to think that I have gotten a little better.
5) I have naturally curly hair. Yes all the joys of the frizz, tangles, and the poof-ball are mine to be had. Most people say......"how I wish my hair was curly." But, they don't have it! They would definitely hate it if they had it. I will admit some days I like my curly hair.....but really it is mostly a pain. I was reading this book on curly hair and there are literally "rules" you are supposed to follow if you want shiny, bouncy, non-frizzy curls. Some of these rules include: never brushing it again.......you can only use a wide-tooth comb, not washing it with shampoo...you are supposed to use conditioner to wash it, and last but not least not drying it with a towel, but with a t-shirt.
6) I am SO loving being a mom. I know that there are hard times but it just seems so rewarding. I LOVE holding and snuggling my warm little chubby baby Gabe. I am excited to always have a little buddy who will do everything with me........until he gets old enough to have an opinion which I am hoping isn't until he turns 18!
1) Some people may already know this about me, but I LOVE to clean and organize. It is definitely a big part of who I am. One of my favorite times of the week is waking up early on Saturday morning to my list of chores that I have made for myself. Sometimes it's on paper, sometimes in my head.
2) I love music. I love listening to music. Music has always been a big part of my family. When I was little we drove up to Kent, WA to visit my grandparents almost every weekend and we would listen to music all the way up and all the way back home. Loud too. We would all be singing at the top of our lungs. Every now and then I like to just sit and listen to my favorite songs and just sing my heart out. It's very relaxing to me.
3) I have the opposite of anorexia- On my fridge, I have written, "You are not skinny". I LOVE to eat. I am happy with myself (besides the muffin top that I haven't seemed to get rid of since age 3 ;o) ) and don't feel the need to be super skinny. But when I try to justify eating a bag of chips or a HUGE bowl of ice cream I can look at the fridge and be reminded of moderation in all things.
4) I have a fear of the phone. I don't know exactly where this stems from? I hate calling people. It is borderline painful. I have been trying to work on this over the years and I would like to think that I have gotten a little better.
5) I have naturally curly hair. Yes all the joys of the frizz, tangles, and the poof-ball are mine to be had. Most people say......"how I wish my hair was curly." But, they don't have it! They would definitely hate it if they had it. I will admit some days I like my curly hair.....but really it is mostly a pain. I was reading this book on curly hair and there are literally "rules" you are supposed to follow if you want shiny, bouncy, non-frizzy curls. Some of these rules include: never brushing it again.......you can only use a wide-tooth comb, not washing it with shampoo...you are supposed to use conditioner to wash it, and last but not least not drying it with a towel, but with a t-shirt.
6) I am SO loving being a mom. I know that there are hard times but it just seems so rewarding. I LOVE holding and snuggling my warm little chubby baby Gabe. I am excited to always have a little buddy who will do everything with me........until he gets old enough to have an opinion which I am hoping isn't until he turns 18!
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Got Spit up?
Bryan, Gabe and I went to the mall the other day and Gabe randomly spit up and I actually had my camera in my purse.
This is what happened...
This is what happened...
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Before I was a Mom
For Every Mom
I saw this poem...I loved it! Maybe you will too...
I have to tell you being a full time working mom has been the hardest thing I have EVER had to do. This morning I had to leave my little guy and come to work. I think I'll need a lot of tissue today. sniff
Before I was a Mom,
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed.
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom,
I cleaned my house each day.
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on. Spit on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests. Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
I saw this poem...I loved it! Maybe you will too...
I have to tell you being a full time working mom has been the hardest thing I have EVER had to do. This morning I had to leave my little guy and come to work. I think I'll need a lot of tissue today. sniff
Before I was a Mom,
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed.
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom,
I cleaned my house each day.
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on. Spit on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests. Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
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