Sunday, January 29, 2012
Happy 6 Months Baby Leo!
Somehow I blinked and my baby is a 1/2 year old. We had a little celebration with some chocolate cake and party hats. My parents partook via Skype. It was fun and somehow I managed to get through "Happy Birthday" without crying, so that's a plus.
We took Leo in for his 6 month checkup. He weighs 18 lbs 2 oz (the same as Gwen was at that age), is 27.25 " tall (Gwen was 1.25 inches shorter), and his head is in the 91st percentile (Gwen was always 97%). I joked with the doctor about how svelte Leo is. He didn't see the humor and talked to me about child obesity...........seriously?? He's tall and skinny right??!?
Everyone told me that we just had to make it to 6 months, with 2 kids, and then it would get easier. Boy were they right. Leo has become such a happy baby. He's still waking up anywhere between 0-2 times a night, at random times, but during the day he rarely cries or is fussy. He talks and laughs. He can sit for seconds at a time and yesterday he even got on all fours and moved backwards. I am kinda thinking he may crawl before Gwen did (she was 10 months). I don't think we are ready for 2 mobile kids though. I don't sit down as it is.............
We took Leo in for his 6 month checkup. He weighs 18 lbs 2 oz (the same as Gwen was at that age), is 27.25 " tall (Gwen was 1.25 inches shorter), and his head is in the 91st percentile (Gwen was always 97%). I joked with the doctor about how svelte Leo is. He didn't see the humor and talked to me about child obesity...........seriously?? He's tall and skinny right??!?
Everyone told me that we just had to make it to 6 months, with 2 kids, and then it would get easier. Boy were they right. Leo has become such a happy baby. He's still waking up anywhere between 0-2 times a night, at random times, but during the day he rarely cries or is fussy. He talks and laughs. He can sit for seconds at a time and yesterday he even got on all fours and moved backwards. I am kinda thinking he may crawl before Gwen did (she was 10 months). I don't think we are ready for 2 mobile kids though. I don't sit down as it is.............
Holiday Gala 2012
Gwen and Leo had their Winter Gala for Kindercare. It was so cute last year so I was expecting the same thing this year. I was wrong. It was terrible. The sound barely worked, each class sang too many songs (I use the term "sang" very loosly), and it was hot. It was one of the longest hours of my life. With that said, my children did fantastic............of course.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Why Does This Make Me Sad?
The truth is my hormones have made me a blubbering mess since November 2010 when I found out I was pregnant with Baby Pink (i.e. Baby Leo). I cry at commercials, TV shows, thoughts of something wonderful/sad, sweet things my dad says on Facebook, watching my babies grow up......the list goes on and on.
For a little over 3 weeks I have been exclusively pumping thanks to a medical condition I will not get into. I am currently weaning Leo to be a full time formula fed baby, because to be honest, I hate the pump. Today he gets 2 breast milk bottles and 4 formula bottles (yes he eats a lot considering he gets 3 "meals" too). Tomorrow he'll be down to 1 breast milk bottle and once I use up the stash, he will be on formula full time. Today when I dropped to 3X 10 minute pumping sessions I felt anxiety and sadness and I have no idea why. I'm not getting to enjoy our time together while nursing, I pump watching TV or at work. I wonder if it is because I know this is my last baby? Maybe it's because my hormones are crazy and even though endings are really beginnings of something else, they are still sad?
I will miss my breaks at work (I already do......I went from 3X 20 minute pumping sessions to 1 X 10 minutes) but am SO EXCITED to get my body/life/mental state back. I can't stand the sound of the pump any longer. It will be nice to just go and not have to worry about it. It's my last final leash to this pregnancy/newborn. I will no longer be the only one that can do something for Leo.........................maybe that's why I am sad...........
For a little over 3 weeks I have been exclusively pumping thanks to a medical condition I will not get into. I am currently weaning Leo to be a full time formula fed baby, because to be honest, I hate the pump. Today he gets 2 breast milk bottles and 4 formula bottles (yes he eats a lot considering he gets 3 "meals" too). Tomorrow he'll be down to 1 breast milk bottle and once I use up the stash, he will be on formula full time. Today when I dropped to 3X 10 minute pumping sessions I felt anxiety and sadness and I have no idea why. I'm not getting to enjoy our time together while nursing, I pump watching TV or at work. I wonder if it is because I know this is my last baby? Maybe it's because my hormones are crazy and even though endings are really beginnings of something else, they are still sad?
I will miss my breaks at work (I already do......I went from 3X 20 minute pumping sessions to 1 X 10 minutes) but am SO EXCITED to get my body/life/mental state back. I can't stand the sound of the pump any longer. It will be nice to just go and not have to worry about it. It's my last final leash to this pregnancy/newborn. I will no longer be the only one that can do something for Leo.........................maybe that's why I am sad...........
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Gwen's First Ballet Class
On Saturday, Gwen had her first ballet class. She put on her tights, her leotard with skirt, and ballet shoes and off we went. It may have been the cutest thing I have ever seen (and yes I cried). There are 10 little girls in her class and believe it or not, they were all bigger than her. She looked like this teeny/tiny thing, which rarely happens. I signed her up for an independent class so we weren't allowed in the room. You could tell she was scared, but she jumped right in. You could see how hard she was following directions and trying to do everything correct. They twirled, used the bar, and leaped. It was one of the best ways to spend an hour on Saturday morning. I am really looking forward to next week (maybe more so than her).
There will be a recital at the end of April. One other mom asked me if I was going to have Gwen participate in it. My exact words were "Hell Yeah, and I'll be crying too". She said good, because she was going to sign up her twin girls AND will cry!! Nobody told me how moms get to be this crazy and weepy!!
There will be a recital at the end of April. One other mom asked me if I was going to have Gwen participate in it. My exact words were "Hell Yeah, and I'll be crying too". She said good, because she was going to sign up her twin girls AND will cry!! Nobody told me how moms get to be this crazy and weepy!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Hello 2012!
Happy New Year!
Today was a great day. We were a bit sluggish from staying up late and drinking too much, but we did get the family out of the house for a very brisk walk to the park. We got to relax and watch football most of the day (Go Tim Tebow (well they lost but oh well)). Mike fried his first turkey!! It was delicious and there were no trips to the ER and the house is still standing. All wins in my book!!
My resolution for 2012 is ME! I know that sounds selfish, but if I don't love myself, how can I fully love others? I have spent the past few years getting our financial situation under control, having babies, and now it is time for me to find out who I am again. Since I have had kids, my role of "mother" has taken over my life. It's fine because they mean the world to me, but I am more than that. I just have to figure out what pieces of my past still exist in me and who I want to be in the future. So instead of a huge sweeping declaration I have developed a little list of things I want to do in 2012, which will hopefully help me on my journey:
1. Take golf lessons- Mike loves golf but doesn't get to play. I enjoy it and would love for it to be something that we do together. Our "us" time normally consists of one hour of TV watching a night. I don't really consider that quality time.
2. Laser hair removal. I hate shaving. It's the year of me. I don't want to do it anymore.
3. Run a 5K or two. I had two kids. I am back to my pre-Gwen weight and my "settling" weight. I am 5 lbs from my ideal weight. I am very flabby and have lost all my muscle tone. I have no time to exercise. So we bought a treadmill and I will get on it at least 5X/week. I want to run 5Ks to get me out doing something that scares the sh*t out of me (it's my fear of failure) as well as to get me in a bikini come bathing suit season.
4. I want to sit on the beach, in the late afternoon, and listen to the waves. It's my favorite time of day.
5. See if I can be successful with Stella & Dot. I love the company, the product, and the business model and know I can love not being a part of Corporate America today and transition into the CEO of the Jurbala Household.
6. Be "unplugged" on weekends and in the evening (unless it is S&D business hours). I notice myself constantly checking my e-mail, Facebook, Perez Hilton......etc. WHO CARES what the Kardashians did last night. WHO CARES if a friend is going skiing. WHO CARES if Bath and Body works is having a sale. What matters is being present with my family, not just in the same room. That is, in my opinion, the hardest thing about being a working mother. I know I can't be home all the time, I would go nuts, but when I am home I want to truly be there, not just going through the motions.
7. Mother daughter days. Mike and I decided to split up the kids. I am in charge of Leo and Mike of Gwen. That's great, but I feel as though I have missed so much of Gwen during my pregnancy and the early months of Leo. I am looking forward to spending quality time with her.
8. Happy Hour Fridays. Mike and I are going to go to happy hour on Fridays, after work, before we pick the kids up from school. We need that time to unwind, connect, and see how we are going to tackle the weekend. I would love to use this time to NOT talk about the kiddos. That may be tough, but worth a shot.
9. Continue being a "cash only" family. It's nice not having to stress about debt/money too much........even with a $2K/month daycare bill.
Wish me luck in my list. Doesn't seem too hard but all these things will help me........well be me! In the meantime enjoy some pics from New Years Day.
Today was a great day. We were a bit sluggish from staying up late and drinking too much, but we did get the family out of the house for a very brisk walk to the park. We got to relax and watch football most of the day (Go Tim Tebow (well they lost but oh well)). Mike fried his first turkey!! It was delicious and there were no trips to the ER and the house is still standing. All wins in my book!!
My resolution for 2012 is ME! I know that sounds selfish, but if I don't love myself, how can I fully love others? I have spent the past few years getting our financial situation under control, having babies, and now it is time for me to find out who I am again. Since I have had kids, my role of "mother" has taken over my life. It's fine because they mean the world to me, but I am more than that. I just have to figure out what pieces of my past still exist in me and who I want to be in the future. So instead of a huge sweeping declaration I have developed a little list of things I want to do in 2012, which will hopefully help me on my journey:
1. Take golf lessons- Mike loves golf but doesn't get to play. I enjoy it and would love for it to be something that we do together. Our "us" time normally consists of one hour of TV watching a night. I don't really consider that quality time.
2. Laser hair removal. I hate shaving. It's the year of me. I don't want to do it anymore.
3. Run a 5K or two. I had two kids. I am back to my pre-Gwen weight and my "settling" weight. I am 5 lbs from my ideal weight. I am very flabby and have lost all my muscle tone. I have no time to exercise. So we bought a treadmill and I will get on it at least 5X/week. I want to run 5Ks to get me out doing something that scares the sh*t out of me (it's my fear of failure) as well as to get me in a bikini come bathing suit season.
4. I want to sit on the beach, in the late afternoon, and listen to the waves. It's my favorite time of day.
5. See if I can be successful with Stella & Dot. I love the company, the product, and the business model and know I can love not being a part of Corporate America today and transition into the CEO of the Jurbala Household.
6. Be "unplugged" on weekends and in the evening (unless it is S&D business hours). I notice myself constantly checking my e-mail, Facebook, Perez Hilton......etc. WHO CARES what the Kardashians did last night. WHO CARES if a friend is going skiing. WHO CARES if Bath and Body works is having a sale. What matters is being present with my family, not just in the same room. That is, in my opinion, the hardest thing about being a working mother. I know I can't be home all the time, I would go nuts, but when I am home I want to truly be there, not just going through the motions.
7. Mother daughter days. Mike and I decided to split up the kids. I am in charge of Leo and Mike of Gwen. That's great, but I feel as though I have missed so much of Gwen during my pregnancy and the early months of Leo. I am looking forward to spending quality time with her.
8. Happy Hour Fridays. Mike and I are going to go to happy hour on Fridays, after work, before we pick the kids up from school. We need that time to unwind, connect, and see how we are going to tackle the weekend. I would love to use this time to NOT talk about the kiddos. That may be tough, but worth a shot.
9. Continue being a "cash only" family. It's nice not having to stress about debt/money too much........even with a $2K/month daycare bill.
Wish me luck in my list. Doesn't seem too hard but all these things will help me........well be me! In the meantime enjoy some pics from New Years Day.
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