Monday, October 31, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Pumpkin Patch
2 adult tickets to the pumpkin patch: $24
1 small pumpkin: $4
1/2 tank of gas to get to the middle of nowhere: $25
Enjoying a gorgeous day with my family: Priceless
1 small pumpkin: $4
1/2 tank of gas to get to the middle of nowhere: $25
Enjoying a gorgeous day with my family: Priceless
She Is Growing Up FAST
These pictures show how my baby girl is definitely a little girl now. As my dad says, she no longer looks like a baby..........
Happy 3 Months Baby Leo!
Somehow Leo is 3 months old today. I am not quite sure how it is possible for the days to be so long, but time move so fast.
Leo is great. He's adorable and smiles a ton. He is always hungry.......always. My biggest issue with him is that the little bastard won't sleep at night. It's like playing Russian Roulette when I go to bed. I have no idea if he'll get up once or 4X. I can honestly say that I have never been so exhausted in my entire life.
He is so lucky he is extremely cute as seen by the below photos:
Leo is great. He's adorable and smiles a ton. He is always hungry.......always. My biggest issue with him is that the little bastard won't sleep at night. It's like playing Russian Roulette when I go to bed. I have no idea if he'll get up once or 4X. I can honestly say that I have never been so exhausted in my entire life.
He is so lucky he is extremely cute as seen by the below photos:
Monday, October 17, 2011
It Was GREAT While It Lasted..........
Do you know that feeling when your heart breaks? The one where you can't seem to catch your breath and the tears flow too easily? That is what I am feeling right now as I write this. I go back to work the day after tomorrow (I chose not to write this tomorrow as I don't want to spend my last day of maternity leave on the computer) and I am devastated. I knew this moment would come, but I never in a million years thought it would be this hard. I am not ready to leave my babies.
I take little solace in the fact that I do feel I truly enjoyed my maternity leave. I got to spend 3 days a week with Leo alone, and the other 2 days I got Gwen too. We went to parks, music class, tumbling, the pool (indoor and out), we shopped, we played, we watched movies, we traveled...........the list was endless. I got to watch as my baby girl grew into being a wonderful big sister and how my newborn baby boy has changed tremendously in 12 weeks. I am so lucky that I got the opportunity to spend my summer with both kiddos. I just wish I had more time. Even today Gwen told me that she didn't want me to go to work because she liked spending time with me because "she loves me". Yep, the tears came very easily with that comment.
I know I could never be a full time stay at home mom. I could though work part time and be home with my kids more. I am afraid I am missing out on so much and will look back with such regret that I wasn't there for them as much as I would like. Mike and I have talked and want me to go part time in the next couple of years. I will have to reign in my spending habits but it will all be worth it. I want to be able to bring my kiddos to school and pick them up afterwards.......no before and after care. I want to spend some lazy summer days with them. I want at the end of the day for me to close my eyes and see nothing but their smiles for they got to spend special time with their mom.
Okay, I am crying again. The wine may not be helping. I am officially signing off as the "Domestic Goddess". It's Mike's turn now. I would give anything to be in his shoes.
I take little solace in the fact that I do feel I truly enjoyed my maternity leave. I got to spend 3 days a week with Leo alone, and the other 2 days I got Gwen too. We went to parks, music class, tumbling, the pool (indoor and out), we shopped, we played, we watched movies, we traveled...........the list was endless. I got to watch as my baby girl grew into being a wonderful big sister and how my newborn baby boy has changed tremendously in 12 weeks. I am so lucky that I got the opportunity to spend my summer with both kiddos. I just wish I had more time. Even today Gwen told me that she didn't want me to go to work because she liked spending time with me because "she loves me". Yep, the tears came very easily with that comment.
I know I could never be a full time stay at home mom. I could though work part time and be home with my kids more. I am afraid I am missing out on so much and will look back with such regret that I wasn't there for them as much as I would like. Mike and I have talked and want me to go part time in the next couple of years. I will have to reign in my spending habits but it will all be worth it. I want to be able to bring my kiddos to school and pick them up afterwards.......no before and after care. I want to spend some lazy summer days with them. I want at the end of the day for me to close my eyes and see nothing but their smiles for they got to spend special time with their mom.
Okay, I am crying again. The wine may not be helping. I am officially signing off as the "Domestic Goddess". It's Mike's turn now. I would give anything to be in his shoes.
Daddy's Turn...........
Mike's paternity leave starts today. I know he is really nervous about it. I told him that he has no reason to be nervous and to just sit back and enjoy this time. He is such an amazing father and I have no doubt that he is going to do wonderfully.
Mike, if you are reading this and are stressed about being at home, just look at the below picture and remember that feeling. It makes it all worth it.
This is the picture of when a father was meeting his son for the first time. I can't believe I hadn't posted it yet. I look at this and fall in love with Mike again. This picture is what true love looks like..............
Mike, if you are reading this and are stressed about being at home, just look at the below picture and remember that feeling. It makes it all worth it.
This is the picture of when a father was meeting his son for the first time. I can't believe I hadn't posted it yet. I look at this and fall in love with Mike again. This picture is what true love looks like..............
Gwen's Birthday
Gwen had her 3rd birthday party at Monkey Bizness. All the kiddos (15 of her closest friends) ran around and had a blast. The got to play for an hour, could get their face painted, and then went and had a healthy snack of cheesy poofs, popcorn, lollipops, cake, and Kool Aid. We handed out flashlights as a party favor (I figured since I don't like the cheesy gift bags, other moms probably don't like them either). It was fun when we turned the lights out and all the kids had their flashlights on. My favorite part of the whole day was watching Gwen get so excited as her friends arrived one by one. I loved watching her interract with them and how much fun they all had together. It was a great day. Enjoy some pictures..............
Thursday, October 13, 2011
HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL!!
Happy 3rd Birthday Baby Girl! It feels like yesterday that I was just writing your 2nd birthday letter. My mom (your grandmother) said to me the other day "doesn't it just fly by" and her babies are 36 and 33. Yes it does, and that scares me.
I said in the past 2 birthday letters that the day you were born was "hands down" the best day of my life. I always wondered that if a sibling came, would those words still hold true. I can honestly answer yes. It may sound harsh to Leo, but the truth is, you taught me what it is to be a mother. You taught me that there is no purer or truer love, than the love of your child. I was never one to like children or even think that I would have my own, but you changed all that. You paved the way for me to build this amazing family that I am truly blessed with. For that, I will be forever grateful.
Now on to the past year. I do have to say (once again with love in my heart) that I hate age 3, or the past few months leading up to it. It has introduced us to this very defiant and bratty child. I think introducing a baby brother didn't help the situation but lately things have improved significantly, so hopefully was just a phase (wishful thinking).
What supersedes all of that naughtiness though is how amazing and loving you are. There is nothing like seeing those big, beautiful, brown eyes fill up with excitement when you see me. There is nothing like the big hugs and kisses you give me. Most of all, there is nothing like the words "I love you mama" which you do not use sparingly.
In the past year I have seen you learn and accomplish so much. I could sit here and write a list, but in the grand scheme of things that is not what is most important. What is important is "who" you have become. You are polite and very loving to your friends/family. You are incredibly smart and beautiful. You have this energy (lots and lots of energy) and aura about you. You light up the room the moment you enter it. You have become our own little person who I am so proud of. It fills me with excitement to think of you in the next year and what you will accomplish. I just hope I don't blink, and find myself writing your 4 year birthday letter...........
I love you so much. Three years ago today, was hands down, the best day of my life. Happy Birthday my sweet angel.
Love,
Mama
I said in the past 2 birthday letters that the day you were born was "hands down" the best day of my life. I always wondered that if a sibling came, would those words still hold true. I can honestly answer yes. It may sound harsh to Leo, but the truth is, you taught me what it is to be a mother. You taught me that there is no purer or truer love, than the love of your child. I was never one to like children or even think that I would have my own, but you changed all that. You paved the way for me to build this amazing family that I am truly blessed with. For that, I will be forever grateful.
Now on to the past year. I do have to say (once again with love in my heart) that I hate age 3, or the past few months leading up to it. It has introduced us to this very defiant and bratty child. I think introducing a baby brother didn't help the situation but lately things have improved significantly, so hopefully was just a phase (wishful thinking).
What supersedes all of that naughtiness though is how amazing and loving you are. There is nothing like seeing those big, beautiful, brown eyes fill up with excitement when you see me. There is nothing like the big hugs and kisses you give me. Most of all, there is nothing like the words "I love you mama" which you do not use sparingly.
In the past year I have seen you learn and accomplish so much. I could sit here and write a list, but in the grand scheme of things that is not what is most important. What is important is "who" you have become. You are polite and very loving to your friends/family. You are incredibly smart and beautiful. You have this energy (lots and lots of energy) and aura about you. You light up the room the moment you enter it. You have become our own little person who I am so proud of. It fills me with excitement to think of you in the next year and what you will accomplish. I just hope I don't blink, and find myself writing your 4 year birthday letter...........
I love you so much. Three years ago today, was hands down, the best day of my life. Happy Birthday my sweet angel.
Love,
Mama
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Flower Girl
Gwen was a flower girl in Emily & Tom's wedding. The wedding was in Charlottesville Virginia. Mike took Gwen alone, as it would have been a tough trip if we brought Leo (doesn't sleep through the night plus it was a short trip). From what I understand she was a loose cannon the entire time and would get quite bratty. Luckily she is adorable otherwise I am thinking Mike may have left her there (haha not really).
Huge congratulations to Emily and Tom. Enjoy some pictures from their big day!
::Tears::
Yesterday Gwen went to Pre-School half day. Today I started crying in the baking isle while I was picking out the cake I am going to make for her 3rd birthday. How is my baby going to be 3 next week????
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
3 Year and 2 Month Doctor's Appointments
Yesterday Mike and I took the kiddos to the doctors. Gwen had her 3 year appointment and Leo had his 2 month appointment. I have to say that I am so glad Mike came because it would have been impossible to do it alone. I am also very relieved at how efficient the pediatrician's office was, we even got 2 nurses, one for each child.
Gwen is doing great. She is 36.5" tall (3 feet) which is in the 50th percentile and her weight is 32 lbs which is in the 60th percentile. Pretty much she is average. She got her first eye exam and it was so funny. They had shapes she had to identify. Well this one shape was supposed to be a cow, but I don't think she thought it looked like a cow. When the nurse would say "What is this", she replied "It kinda looks like a cow". Made everyone laugh. We were also unsuccessful with her peeing in a cup. Do they really think a 3 year old could pee in a cup??? She got 2 shots. She cried so hard and said "I don't like shots, they hurt". Very observant. They had her in her undies in a paper gown. It was too cute. All in all she did great. She was a little wild and very talkative, but did what she was supposed to. I am wondering if the promise of M&M's helped with that.
Leo is gigantic. He 24.25" tall (90%), weights 13 lbs 11 oz (90%) and his head is in the 90th percentile. He had 5 shots. One would think he would nap all day or it would make him sleepy.......nope, he is against sleep.
I honestly have no idea how I am going to function when I go back to work in 2 weeks. I figure since Leo still eats every 3 hours, even at night, I will average 5 hours of sleep, in two 2.5 hour shifts. I will then have to work a 9 hour day, spend 1 hour in the car commuting, make dinner, put kids to bed.....etc. I honestly don't want to waste my weekends running errands and doing laundry, but with my limited time during the week, that may end up being my life. I better start a schedule sooner rather than later because I barely have time to shower now and I am not gone 10+ hours a day.
Gwen is doing great. She is 36.5" tall (3 feet) which is in the 50th percentile and her weight is 32 lbs which is in the 60th percentile. Pretty much she is average. She got her first eye exam and it was so funny. They had shapes she had to identify. Well this one shape was supposed to be a cow, but I don't think she thought it looked like a cow. When the nurse would say "What is this", she replied "It kinda looks like a cow". Made everyone laugh. We were also unsuccessful with her peeing in a cup. Do they really think a 3 year old could pee in a cup??? She got 2 shots. She cried so hard and said "I don't like shots, they hurt". Very observant. They had her in her undies in a paper gown. It was too cute. All in all she did great. She was a little wild and very talkative, but did what she was supposed to. I am wondering if the promise of M&M's helped with that.
Leo is gigantic. He 24.25" tall (90%), weights 13 lbs 11 oz (90%) and his head is in the 90th percentile. He had 5 shots. One would think he would nap all day or it would make him sleepy.......nope, he is against sleep.
I honestly have no idea how I am going to function when I go back to work in 2 weeks. I figure since Leo still eats every 3 hours, even at night, I will average 5 hours of sleep, in two 2.5 hour shifts. I will then have to work a 9 hour day, spend 1 hour in the car commuting, make dinner, put kids to bed.....etc. I honestly don't want to waste my weekends running errands and doing laundry, but with my limited time during the week, that may end up being my life. I better start a schedule sooner rather than later because I barely have time to shower now and I am not gone 10+ hours a day.
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