Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Christmas 2009
I have tried to upload pictures twice now and both times it didn't work. So I am going to post a slideshow. I wanted to write what was going on in each picture. But, I'm sure you can figure it out. We had a great Christmas. Besides the fact that Justin has a touch of pneumonia and has been coughing his face off for the past week. Cole has a cough (still) too. He has had a snotty nose, too.
So let's see...what all did we do?
On Christmas Eve, we went to Justin's mom's with Wendy and her boys. Everyone opened presents from Gammy and Nump Nump. She got him both of the hats he's wearing in the pictures (a toboggan-ish hat and a camo cap). He looks so stinkin' cute. She also got him the Carhartt overalls. They are 12m, and they fit him perfectly! There's also a few pictures of him standing up. Of course we're holding his hands, but he's standing! That is a new development for him.
Then we went to Grandma and Papa's (my dad's parents). That was the first time they had seen Cole. Of course they thought he was adorable...and BIG. :) Seems to be the consensus. After eating enchiladas there (Christmas Eve tradition) we went to my mom's. I didn't take a single picture at my mom's. I am ashamed of myself, but I honestly didn't even think about it. I was so tired already. It had rained and the roads were horrible going to my mom's house, but we all made it in and out okay.
By the time we got home it was about 10 pm, and we still had to get ready for Santa. Cole was long past asleep, so I did it all by myself. I didn't want Santa to have to go without his cookies and milk. Justin kept telling me, "you know Cole has no idea what's going on, right?" I was like, "I don't care...Santa is coming tonight and he needs cookies." So cookies he got.
Santa was sleepy!
OH! When we got home that night, we had SNOW on our cars. It wasn't a lot by any means, but Cole's first Christmas was a little bit WHITE!
When Cole woke up surprisingly we got to go through stockings before he freaked out because he was hungry. So after he ate, he looked at what Santa brought him and opened his presents from us. I love the picture of him looking at the empty plate of cookies. He's kind of standing on the table looking down like, "Where the heck are my cookies??"
Also, I was wondering if he would be interested in opening presents at all since he's so young. He really was! He ripped the paper, but of course, immediately put it in his mouth.
After we had our little Christmas, we headed to Jim's for breakfast. Another tradition...biscuits and gravy!! YUM-O. I think it's my favorite thing about Christmas! :)
Then we headed to Kim's again for the whole family shindig. We stayed there pretty much the rest of the day. Then we stopped by Mark's on the way home. By that time, we were all exhausted. We were supposed to get up on the 26th and go to Justin's Pawpaw Baker's, but Christmas night Justin pretty much didn't sleep at all, so we skipped that get together. He tried to go to a clinic, but they were closed.
He finally got to go to the doctor on Monday, which is when he found out he had a touch of pneumonia. I keep waiting for the medicine to kick in, but he's still coughing up a storm.
I have been off since Christmas Eve, but have to work Wednesday and then am off until the 4th. Justin went ahead and took off the rest of the week because he's is trying to get his truck fixed. What else...oh yeah...my Nanny went to the hospital on Christmas Eve, but she's home now and doing good. Since Justin and Cole were both snotty and coughy we didn't go visit her, but I think we're going to go see her tomorrow.
Whew! I think that catches me up to now. Pictures are posted on the previous post...in case you missed them. The title of that blog is 2009-10-24 because that's the album title on Shutterfly and I can't change it.
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and has a safe and happy New Year!!
Holy Moly it's almost 2010. Absolutely insane.
By the way, I know no one will probably read all of this, but it's mostly for me anyway...and it's flipping LONG!
:)
So let's see...what all did we do?
On Christmas Eve, we went to Justin's mom's with Wendy and her boys. Everyone opened presents from Gammy and Nump Nump. She got him both of the hats he's wearing in the pictures (a toboggan-ish hat and a camo cap). He looks so stinkin' cute. She also got him the Carhartt overalls. They are 12m, and they fit him perfectly! There's also a few pictures of him standing up. Of course we're holding his hands, but he's standing! That is a new development for him.
Then we went to Grandma and Papa's (my dad's parents). That was the first time they had seen Cole. Of course they thought he was adorable...and BIG. :) Seems to be the consensus. After eating enchiladas there (Christmas Eve tradition) we went to my mom's. I didn't take a single picture at my mom's. I am ashamed of myself, but I honestly didn't even think about it. I was so tired already. It had rained and the roads were horrible going to my mom's house, but we all made it in and out okay.
By the time we got home it was about 10 pm, and we still had to get ready for Santa. Cole was long past asleep, so I did it all by myself. I didn't want Santa to have to go without his cookies and milk. Justin kept telling me, "you know Cole has no idea what's going on, right?" I was like, "I don't care...Santa is coming tonight and he needs cookies." So cookies he got.
Santa was sleepy!
OH! When we got home that night, we had SNOW on our cars. It wasn't a lot by any means, but Cole's first Christmas was a little bit WHITE!
When Cole woke up surprisingly we got to go through stockings before he freaked out because he was hungry. So after he ate, he looked at what Santa brought him and opened his presents from us. I love the picture of him looking at the empty plate of cookies. He's kind of standing on the table looking down like, "Where the heck are my cookies??"
Also, I was wondering if he would be interested in opening presents at all since he's so young. He really was! He ripped the paper, but of course, immediately put it in his mouth.
After we had our little Christmas, we headed to Jim's for breakfast. Another tradition...biscuits and gravy!! YUM-O. I think it's my favorite thing about Christmas! :)
Then we headed to Kim's again for the whole family shindig. We stayed there pretty much the rest of the day. Then we stopped by Mark's on the way home. By that time, we were all exhausted. We were supposed to get up on the 26th and go to Justin's Pawpaw Baker's, but Christmas night Justin pretty much didn't sleep at all, so we skipped that get together. He tried to go to a clinic, but they were closed.
He finally got to go to the doctor on Monday, which is when he found out he had a touch of pneumonia. I keep waiting for the medicine to kick in, but he's still coughing up a storm.
I have been off since Christmas Eve, but have to work Wednesday and then am off until the 4th. Justin went ahead and took off the rest of the week because he's is trying to get his truck fixed. What else...oh yeah...my Nanny went to the hospital on Christmas Eve, but she's home now and doing good. Since Justin and Cole were both snotty and coughy we didn't go visit her, but I think we're going to go see her tomorrow.
Whew! I think that catches me up to now. Pictures are posted on the previous post...in case you missed them. The title of that blog is 2009-10-24 because that's the album title on Shutterfly and I can't change it.
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and has a safe and happy New Year!!
Holy Moly it's almost 2010. Absolutely insane.
By the way, I know no one will probably read all of this, but it's mostly for me anyway...and it's flipping LONG!
:)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
elf yourself
I did another elf yourself thing. I can't help it, I just think they are so dang funny.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
pics & videos
I don't have anything of note to say. I just wanted to share some pics and videos.
MMM...green beans!!
So serious!
That's better!!
Blowing raspberries.
Our Christmas tree. I have to get pics of the family with the tree, but I'm not sure how I'm gonna do that...
Daddy making Cole laugh.
He's getting very good at rolling over. In fact, he's even quicker than that now. After he rolls there's pretty much nothing exciting (on the video).
Actually, most of this is probably not exciting to anyone but me. Whatever. He's a prodigy child. :)
This is Cole trying to learn to crawl. He puts his butt up in the air, but his face is down in the blanket. He's trying, though! This video doesn't show it that well I just realized. Oh well.
Anyway, I just can't believe how much my little boy is growing up. He'll be 5 months old on Thursday. He's really started getting handsy. He grabbed my glasses off my face the other day. Then at day care yesterday he pulled the whole front of my shirt down. Gave his teacher a little show. haha He is just grabbing everything, though. And most of it goes directly in his mouth. He is still sporting a snotty nose and yucky cough. I guess that's just part and parcel to being in a day care. I wish he didn't have to do it.
Anyway, I hope everyone is in the Christmas Spirit. Only 10 m0re days!
MMM...green beans!!
So serious!
That's better!!
Blowing raspberries.
Our Christmas tree. I have to get pics of the family with the tree, but I'm not sure how I'm gonna do that...
Daddy making Cole laugh.
He's getting very good at rolling over. In fact, he's even quicker than that now. After he rolls there's pretty much nothing exciting (on the video).
Actually, most of this is probably not exciting to anyone but me. Whatever. He's a prodigy child. :)
This is Cole trying to learn to crawl. He puts his butt up in the air, but his face is down in the blanket. He's trying, though! This video doesn't show it that well I just realized. Oh well.
Anyway, I just can't believe how much my little boy is growing up. He'll be 5 months old on Thursday. He's really started getting handsy. He grabbed my glasses off my face the other day. Then at day care yesterday he pulled the whole front of my shirt down. Gave his teacher a little show. haha He is just grabbing everything, though. And most of it goes directly in his mouth. He is still sporting a snotty nose and yucky cough. I guess that's just part and parcel to being in a day care. I wish he didn't have to do it.
Anyway, I hope everyone is in the Christmas Spirit. Only 10 m0re days!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
the past couple of weeks
I have been a delinquent blogger and, well, mother and wife for the past few days...weeks. Whatever. Well, I've had good reason. Cole started out being sick with a cough and snot issues. Then Friday, I had to go pick him up from day care because he had a stomach bug. So my weekend was spent cleaning up baby puke. Washing clothes/blankets/myself. Etc. Etc. Then, after he hadn't been sick in almost two days (Sunday night), he threw up again...Right about the time I started throwing up.
GREAT.
I was sick all night long. Around 2 am, I noticed I had a partner. That's right. Justin got sick, too. We were two sick little puppies. I don't think Cole had it as bad as we did. He sure didn't act like he felt as bad as we did. Maybe babies are just more resilient. Maybe I'm just getting old. But, that was a harsh way to lose 5 pounds...let me tell ya.
So, here I am. Four days later...back in action. WHOO HOO.
I haven't taken a single picture of my child since Thanksgiving. I should be tarred and feathered. Especially since he's so g-darn cute. I am depriving the world of the cuteness of my child.
I'll try to get some posted soon. He's getting very handsy these days. He grabbed the glasses off my face the other day. I've found him eating his nose sucker, a dirty diaper (just pee, and it was wrapped up), and some of his rash ointment, which he had almost successfully gotten the cap off of. It's time to baby proof, AND pay more attention to what he can reach. He's getting to be a little too mobile.
Also, he's trying to figure out how to crawl. My little boy is growing up on me!! I can't believe it. He'll be 5 months old next week. He's such a little love. He's been eating (when he wasn't sick) squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, and prunes mixed with cereal. MMM Yum-o. He loves it!
Anywho, I guess that's it for now. I'll try to get some pictures posted soon!!
GREAT.
I was sick all night long. Around 2 am, I noticed I had a partner. That's right. Justin got sick, too. We were two sick little puppies. I don't think Cole had it as bad as we did. He sure didn't act like he felt as bad as we did. Maybe babies are just more resilient. Maybe I'm just getting old. But, that was a harsh way to lose 5 pounds...let me tell ya.
So, here I am. Four days later...back in action. WHOO HOO.
I haven't taken a single picture of my child since Thanksgiving. I should be tarred and feathered. Especially since he's so g-darn cute. I am depriving the world of the cuteness of my child.
I'll try to get some posted soon. He's getting very handsy these days. He grabbed the glasses off my face the other day. I've found him eating his nose sucker, a dirty diaper (just pee, and it was wrapped up), and some of his rash ointment, which he had almost successfully gotten the cap off of. It's time to baby proof, AND pay more attention to what he can reach. He's getting to be a little too mobile.
Also, he's trying to figure out how to crawl. My little boy is growing up on me!! I can't believe it. He'll be 5 months old next week. He's such a little love. He's been eating (when he wasn't sick) squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, and prunes mixed with cereal. MMM Yum-o. He loves it!
Anywho, I guess that's it for now. I'll try to get some pictures posted soon!!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Holy Moly
This computer is awesome. I want to win it badly!!
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Thanksgiving
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I know we did!!
This is Cole & his little cousin Darcey. He could gobble her up in one bite. She weighs about 6 lbs now & she is a month old.
As of Thanksgiving Day Cole learned how to blow raspberries. He loves to do it and thinks it's hilarious. It actually is pretty funny. He's so stinkin' cute. Those are the times when I want 5 more just like him.
Our Thanksgiving was followed by 3 days of our son not wanting to take naps. Bless his heart, I guess he just likes spending time with his mommy & daddy so much that sleep just doesn't come. Lord knows it needs to, but he's just way too cool for naps when he's with us. When he's at daycare, he takes naps. Sometimes 3 a day. But, at home...no dice.
In fact, by Saturday evening, he was so sleepy that he went to sleep about 5:30 pm and slept until 3:41 am Sunday morning. And then, you guessed it, didn't want to go back to sleep. Luckily, he went back to sleep around 5:30 and woke back up about 7:00. Justin & I were both up with him. Justin slept on the floor with him and I slept on the couch (from 5:30-7:00). We were just so glad he went back to sleep we didn't want to move.
Those are the times when I remind myself that Cole is going to be an only child.
This is Cole & his little cousin Darcey. He could gobble her up in one bite. She weighs about 6 lbs now & she is a month old.
As of Thanksgiving Day Cole learned how to blow raspberries. He loves to do it and thinks it's hilarious. It actually is pretty funny. He's so stinkin' cute. Those are the times when I want 5 more just like him.
Our Thanksgiving was followed by 3 days of our son not wanting to take naps. Bless his heart, I guess he just likes spending time with his mommy & daddy so much that sleep just doesn't come. Lord knows it needs to, but he's just way too cool for naps when he's with us. When he's at daycare, he takes naps. Sometimes 3 a day. But, at home...no dice.
In fact, by Saturday evening, he was so sleepy that he went to sleep about 5:30 pm and slept until 3:41 am Sunday morning. And then, you guessed it, didn't want to go back to sleep. Luckily, he went back to sleep around 5:30 and woke back up about 7:00. Justin & I were both up with him. Justin slept on the floor with him and I slept on the couch (from 5:30-7:00). We were just so glad he went back to sleep we didn't want to move.
Those are the times when I remind myself that Cole is going to be an only child.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thankful
In the spirit of Thanksgiving I have decided to list the things I'm thankful for. :)
This man. A wonderful husband, a spectacular father, and my best friend.
I'm also thankful for the poor little (well, big) deer that sacrificed himself so that my husband would leave me alone about wanting to kill a deer. Now if he would just leave me alone about that fact that he actually killed a deer, we'd be doing good.
Note to self: you are still supposed to feign interest even after hearing the "kill story" for the 15th time in one day...even if you could tell the story yourself.
I am so thankful for this precious little boy. He brightens my day no matter how shoddy it is. I can't imagine what life would be without him and his crooked little smile.
I'm thankful that I have too many places I need to go for Thanksgiving. Some people don't have anyone to spend the holiday with. If my biggest gripe is that I have too many places to go, and too many people who want me to come eat with them, well I don' t have much to gripe about.
I'm thankful for the internet. If I had to go out and shop on Black Friday, I might kill or at least maim someone. I have my personal space that should not be invaded. I also have a low tolerance for rude/inconsiderate people. So the internet allows me to shop (and have free shipping in most cases) without having to deal with too eager (read: crazy) people who are bargain crazy. Don't get me wrong, I am bargain crazy. I am a tightwad. But, I value my freedom from a life sentence in Huntsville more than $15 blue jeans. I'm jus' sayin'. So I can sit at home and shop bargains on the internet. Genius. Pure genius.
I am thankful that I have a job and my husband has a job. I really hate dropping Cole off at daycare every day, but if I didn't have a job, our lives would be a lot different.
I thank the Lord every day for all of my many blessings. I don't think we should have to have a holiday to remind us to be thankful for what we have. But, since we do, I will say an extra prayer thanking Him again for all He has given me. And, since there's a holiday and all, I will enjoy a ginormous calorie fest as well.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
This man. A wonderful husband, a spectacular father, and my best friend.
I'm also thankful for the poor little (well, big) deer that sacrificed himself so that my husband would leave me alone about wanting to kill a deer. Now if he would just leave me alone about that fact that he actually killed a deer, we'd be doing good.
Note to self: you are still supposed to feign interest even after hearing the "kill story" for the 15th time in one day...even if you could tell the story yourself.
I am so thankful for this precious little boy. He brightens my day no matter how shoddy it is. I can't imagine what life would be without him and his crooked little smile.
I'm thankful that I have too many places I need to go for Thanksgiving. Some people don't have anyone to spend the holiday with. If my biggest gripe is that I have too many places to go, and too many people who want me to come eat with them, well I don' t have much to gripe about.
I'm thankful for the internet. If I had to go out and shop on Black Friday, I might kill or at least maim someone. I have my personal space that should not be invaded. I also have a low tolerance for rude/inconsiderate people. So the internet allows me to shop (and have free shipping in most cases) without having to deal with too eager (read: crazy) people who are bargain crazy. Don't get me wrong, I am bargain crazy. I am a tightwad. But, I value my freedom from a life sentence in Huntsville more than $15 blue jeans. I'm jus' sayin'. So I can sit at home and shop bargains on the internet. Genius. Pure genius.
I am thankful that I have a job and my husband has a job. I really hate dropping Cole off at daycare every day, but if I didn't have a job, our lives would be a lot different.
I thank the Lord every day for all of my many blessings. I don't think we should have to have a holiday to remind us to be thankful for what we have. But, since we do, I will say an extra prayer thanking Him again for all He has given me. And, since there's a holiday and all, I will enjoy a ginormous calorie fest as well.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
4 months old!
Well, our little Cole is 4 months old now. Here is his new thing to do. He's gotten really good at rolling from his back to his belly.
See?
But, then he gets on his belly and he, for some reason, won't roll back to his back. And, he isn't too terribly fond of being on his belly. So he cries.
Actually, he's gotten really bad about whining here lately. Justin and I just love whining...let me tell ya.
We were given the go ahead to start solids with him. Which we have already started him a little bit. But, here was him eating last night. He was liking the cereal! He has also started chewing on his first two fingers a lot. You'll see him doing that in the video, I think.
He's still trying to cut a tooth we think. So he chews his fingers a lot. He's getting pretty good at holding toys now, too. He's just growing up!
I think this is so sweet. He was sooo sleepy. And, I'm not sure if you can hear it, but he's snoring. Slight hold over from having the flu, but still cute.
That's pretty much all we have going right now. Justin found out he has a degenerated disc in his back. But, other than that, nothing new!!
I'm just ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's going to be so fun with little Boogie this year!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
beautiful pictures!!
Here is a link to our photo session we had done yesterday. They turned out beautiful!
It will ask for your email address, but it only uses it if you put stuff in a cart.
Now I just have to decide which ones I want!
Also, today we took Cole to the doctor because he was really congested in his nose and chest. He was sounding pretty bad, even though he was acting like he felt okay (most of the time). So we went ahead and took him to the doctor. He has the flu! He's too young to take the anti-viral, so he can only take decongestants and albuterol. We're going to borrow a nebulizer. I hope he starts breathing better soon. My poor little man.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Notes left behind
http://www.notesleftbehind.com/
This is a book about a little girl who ultimately lost her battle with brain cancer. After her death, her parents found little notes all over their house that she had left for them.
I can't even imagine.
This is a book about a little girl who ultimately lost her battle with brain cancer. After her death, her parents found little notes all over their house that she had left for them.
I can't even imagine.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
such a man
This is my son. Watching tv. Upside down.
He will break his neck to see the tv - no matter where it is.
Monday, November 2, 2009
crazy pregnant lady
I was just looking through some of my pictures on facebook and I came across my 32 week picture (from when I was pregnant). This is the caption underneath it.
32 weeks. Yes, I know how big I am. No need to remind me. I am growing a human. Get off my back.
EASY.
Idle down little lady.
haha
I took Cole to the doctor today. He has some thrush and we were worried about his circumcision. But, all is well. We're doing good. He does, however, weigh 19 lb 6 oz and is 27 inches long. He's 3 1/2 months old. They aren't worried about him being overweight because he's still proportional. He's just a big boy. This, we know. Hence the skeleton costume in which the hip bones were in the middle of his stomach, and the calf bones were in his thigh. :)
32 weeks. Yes, I know how big I am. No need to remind me. I am growing a human. Get off my back.
EASY.
Idle down little lady.
haha
I took Cole to the doctor today. He has some thrush and we were worried about his circumcision. But, all is well. We're doing good. He does, however, weigh 19 lb 6 oz and is 27 inches long. He's 3 1/2 months old. They aren't worried about him being overweight because he's still proportional. He's just a big boy. This, we know. Hence the skeleton costume in which the hip bones were in the middle of his stomach, and the calf bones were in his thigh. :)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Happy Halloween!
For Cole's first Halloween, Cole dressed up as a skeleton and I was a tiger. :)
His outfit just barely fit him. But, that's okay...he was still super cute.
So we went to visit Granny...
Then we went to visit Aunt Jenn and Darcey...
I wanted to get a picture of the two of them, but Cole was sleeping and I surely didn't want to wake him up.
Then we went to Gammy's. I got to play around with my new camera, which I'm still trying to figure out. Justin got to play with his new bow.
Mason wasn't sure what to think about Cole.
His outfit just barely fit him. But, that's okay...he was still super cute.
So we went to visit Granny...
Then we went to visit Aunt Jenn and Darcey...
I wanted to get a picture of the two of them, but Cole was sleeping and I surely didn't want to wake him up.
Then we went to Gammy's. I got to play around with my new camera, which I'm still trying to figure out. Justin got to play with his new bow.
Mason wasn't sure what to think about Cole.
Then we wento visit Paw Paw George. Cole chewed his hands like this all day, by the way.
Then we went to visit Paw Paw Mark, but by that point Cole was out of his costume, tired and cranky.
So was Mommy.
But, we had a fun day. Cole's first Halloween was a success. I'm sure next year he'll be a crazy guy all hopped up on sugar.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Weekend Update
So Cole's 20+ pound self officially outgrew his infant carrier and had to upgrade to an actual car seat. I became a little worried when this is the picture I saw on the side...
Is it just me, or does this baby NOT look happy?
This big kid looks like he's been deflated or drugged or something.
But, not to worry, this is the face I got when I put my kiddo in it...
You might have to click the pic to see the bigger version...but that's a big ol' smile.
But, look how small he looks in it. It take a lot to make Cole look small. (more on that later)...
So then we decided on Saturday we would take Cole to the pumpkin patch finally. Cousins Kaden and Mason were on their way, so Cole decided to take a nap. But, I don't think he quite got his nap out because he wasn't in a great mood at the pumpkin patch. Plus, he was hungry. But, anyway, here he was taking a little nap. Note the unbuttoned pants. Hey, don't act like you've never done it.
It was at this point that Cole had had enough. It was time to go.
Is it just me, or does this baby NOT look happy?
This big kid looks like he's been deflated or drugged or something.
But, not to worry, this is the face I got when I put my kiddo in it...
You might have to click the pic to see the bigger version...but that's a big ol' smile.
But, look how small he looks in it. It take a lot to make Cole look small. (more on that later)...
So then we decided on Saturday we would take Cole to the pumpkin patch finally. Cousins Kaden and Mason were on their way, so Cole decided to take a nap. But, I don't think he quite got his nap out because he wasn't in a great mood at the pumpkin patch. Plus, he was hungry. But, anyway, here he was taking a little nap. Note the unbuttoned pants. Hey, don't act like you've never done it.
It was at this point that Cole had had enough. It was time to go.
So, after a bottle and a nap...
Happy Cole was back!!
Then, much to my surprise...
This is what I got Saturday evening...
A brand new niece.
Darcey Abigail was born! Isn't she beautiful? This is she and her big sister Kaitlin.
As mentioned earlier it is very difficult to make Cole look small. But, it's quite easy to make him look huge when in comparison to Darcey. She weighed 4 lb 12.5 oz and was 16 3/4 in long. Cole hasn't met her yet, but I can't wait it. I'm sure Cole will look like a godzilla baby. That's okay, boys are supposed to be big and girls are supposed to be dainty and small.
We are very blessed!!
Sorry some of the pics are so small. They came from my shutterfly instead of uploading them directly. If you click on the picture it will show you a bigger version, though.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
yeah yeah yeah
There are a lot of things that people say to you that you don't really take to heart until you actually experience them. They say certain things to advise you, warn you, counsel you; but you don't necessarily really appreciate those comments until you experience the situation first hand. You kind of give the "yeah yeah yeah" response.
For instance, someone says, "you won't really appreciate your free time until after you no longer have any." Your thoughts immediately go to "yeah yeah yeah, I know, whatever." Of course you don't say that. You just smile and nod and say, "oh I know," when in all actuality, you have NO idea. You think you have a good idea. But, you don't. You can't; until you have really experienced whatever it is.
Here are list of these that I have now experienced and fully appreciate.
...you won't really appreciate your free time until you no longer have any...
...all the aggravation and stress of sleepless nights and crying babies will melt away when you see your child smile or hear him laugh...
...you will forget about the stress and pain and crappy stuff that is pregnancy and/or childbirth when you have your child in your arms...
...breastfeeding is hard & extremely stressful...
...you never realized before how much you could truly love someone until you meet your child...
The list could go on and on. Being a mother has given me a new appreciation for my mother. Just telling her stuff that is going on with Cole and finding out that, as a baby, I did the same things, yet she never told me about them. Such as, screaming for hours on end, for days on end. I called her for some sympathy and she proceeded to tell me about how I did the exact same thing. The first thought that came into my mind was...you've never told me this before. How could you not have told me I was such a pain in the butt? Why didn't you remind me of that day in and day out while I was growing up? Like, "you owe me, you little so-and-so...you kept me up for hours and nearly drove me clinically insane." It's because she's my mother. It was part of the job that she signed up for, and she knew that it was all worth it in the end. I realize that now. Even when Cole cries and screams and I can't figure out what's wrong and I get SO frustrated, I still love him more than words and would never rub it in his face that he was so hard to deal with sometimes. Well, probably wouldn't. :)
I love Cole so much I want 30 more just like him. But, it also makes me not want to have any more kids because there's no way the second could be as good as the first. I just don't see how it's possible for lightning to strike twice. I'm also worried the second would be much worse. What if I only thought Cole was bad (during the first month or so), and the second lets me know what bad really is?!
I am just rambling at this point, but I just can't help but tell everyone how blessed I am. I love my family so much and I can't wait to see what the future holds for my little boy.
For instance, someone says, "you won't really appreciate your free time until after you no longer have any." Your thoughts immediately go to "yeah yeah yeah, I know, whatever." Of course you don't say that. You just smile and nod and say, "oh I know," when in all actuality, you have NO idea. You think you have a good idea. But, you don't. You can't; until you have really experienced whatever it is.
Here are list of these that I have now experienced and fully appreciate.
...you won't really appreciate your free time until you no longer have any...
...all the aggravation and stress of sleepless nights and crying babies will melt away when you see your child smile or hear him laugh...
...you will forget about the stress and pain and crappy stuff that is pregnancy and/or childbirth when you have your child in your arms...
...breastfeeding is hard & extremely stressful...
...you never realized before how much you could truly love someone until you meet your child...
The list could go on and on. Being a mother has given me a new appreciation for my mother. Just telling her stuff that is going on with Cole and finding out that, as a baby, I did the same things, yet she never told me about them. Such as, screaming for hours on end, for days on end. I called her for some sympathy and she proceeded to tell me about how I did the exact same thing. The first thought that came into my mind was...you've never told me this before. How could you not have told me I was such a pain in the butt? Why didn't you remind me of that day in and day out while I was growing up? Like, "you owe me, you little so-and-so...you kept me up for hours and nearly drove me clinically insane." It's because she's my mother. It was part of the job that she signed up for, and she knew that it was all worth it in the end. I realize that now. Even when Cole cries and screams and I can't figure out what's wrong and I get SO frustrated, I still love him more than words and would never rub it in his face that he was so hard to deal with sometimes. Well, probably wouldn't. :)
I love Cole so much I want 30 more just like him. But, it also makes me not want to have any more kids because there's no way the second could be as good as the first. I just don't see how it's possible for lightning to strike twice. I'm also worried the second would be much worse. What if I only thought Cole was bad (during the first month or so), and the second lets me know what bad really is?!
I am just rambling at this point, but I just can't help but tell everyone how blessed I am. I love my family so much and I can't wait to see what the future holds for my little boy.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
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