Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Some days being a mom sucks
It's not all roses and sunshine and strolls to Starbucks. I really really want it to be. But sometimes it's everybody's screaming. And when they stop screaming and finally go to sleep, someone else is peeing. On the floor. A growing puddle headed toward the carpet. So you wake the other one up trying to clean it up. So now everyone's screaming again. And you have to wash the other one from head to toe to get the pee off and she screams at you for doing that. What?! You actually want to stand there all day covered in pee? Who created this crazy little person?
Oh yeah, me. With some help from him.
And I need some explanation. How is milk straight from the fridge not cold enough? And who decided that nursing babies should have teeth?
Some days being a mom really sucks. But I'll take a deep breath and keep going. But not without a Starbucks.
Oh yeah, me. With some help from him.
And I need some explanation. How is milk straight from the fridge not cold enough? And who decided that nursing babies should have teeth?
Some days being a mom really sucks. But I'll take a deep breath and keep going. But not without a Starbucks.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
To My Beautiful 3 Year Old Girl
To My Beautiful 3 Year Old Girl,
Lily, today you turned 3. As everyone says, time has flown by. It seems like just yesterday I had you and immediately fell in love. You may have grown, but one thing has not changed. Every day, my love for you grows more and more. If you remember nothing else, remember that. And remember that you, your sister and your daddy are the loves of my life. You are the best things that ever happened to me and the thing in my life I am most proud of.
Baby girl, you are getting so big. You are such a big helper, loving to bake and help Mommy clean. You love to spend hours chatting with me about what you love, what you think and everything in between. You said yesterday that you make everyone smile and it is so true. You plaster a permanent smile on your Daddy and my face (you can always make Sissy smile, too!). You are so funny and so compassionate and I love those things about you.
Today, we had such a great day. You got a Doc McStuffins doll and you took her everywhere with you. She sings and you love to sing along, "Time for your check-up!" You had a great time at McDonalds, Chuck-E-Cheese and even picked out princess shoes at Target (so you!!). We did crafts with a new table from Mimi and Grampa Jim and we all had a great time watching you create. We all love you so much.
Daddy's telling you a story and tucking you into bed. Your special day is coming to an end, but every day you're the most special bunny in my heart.
I love you so much!
Mommy
Lily, today you turned 3. As everyone says, time has flown by. It seems like just yesterday I had you and immediately fell in love. You may have grown, but one thing has not changed. Every day, my love for you grows more and more. If you remember nothing else, remember that. And remember that you, your sister and your daddy are the loves of my life. You are the best things that ever happened to me and the thing in my life I am most proud of.
Baby girl, you are getting so big. You are such a big helper, loving to bake and help Mommy clean. You love to spend hours chatting with me about what you love, what you think and everything in between. You said yesterday that you make everyone smile and it is so true. You plaster a permanent smile on your Daddy and my face (you can always make Sissy smile, too!). You are so funny and so compassionate and I love those things about you.
Today, we had such a great day. You got a Doc McStuffins doll and you took her everywhere with you. She sings and you love to sing along, "Time for your check-up!" You had a great time at McDonalds, Chuck-E-Cheese and even picked out princess shoes at Target (so you!!). We did crafts with a new table from Mimi and Grampa Jim and we all had a great time watching you create. We all love you so much.
Daddy's telling you a story and tucking you into bed. Your special day is coming to an end, but every day you're the most special bunny in my heart.
I love you so much!
Mommy
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Poop
I have nothing against poop, really. I spend most of my days changing diapers and know that it is a crucial part of keeping my kids happy. So, though it's not my favorite thing in the world, I guess I'm glad to have it around. The thing I really question about poop is its timing. You see, when it comes to my kids, poop can almost be timed to the minute to the worst possible moment. In a car seat at a store, on my favorite dress, or my personal favorite...while I'm in the shower. I'm guessing this happens with your kids, too. (Humor me, please.)
Lily has to poop every time I'm in the shower. I mean it. Every time. I inevitably always have to spring from my glorious moment of peace into the cold air to place her on the potty and congratulate her while I'm dripping wet, suds in my hair. I also have to do this with a smile on my face and a "no big deal." But today, she did it by herself. I was SO proud! And said a little "thank you" prayer to God for this amazing uninterrupted shower.
Pants were back up. Toilet flushed. Everyone's happy. (I was actually ecstatic!) Until I heard the words that send chills up every Mom's spine. "Sorry, Mommy!!!" And then a "No big deal, right?"
I peeked out. Poop everywhere. Poop on the floor. Poop on the towel. Poop on her feet and poopy footprints everywhere.
All I could do was take a deep breath. I inhaled one more steamy moment in the shower and reminded myself that this, too, shall pass. (Meanwhile, I was hearing "Mommmmmeeeeee, what are you dooooiiiinnnggg?") I put on my game face, smiled my best smile and said, "no big deal." All while thinking...
I'm going to tell your prom date about this someday... And maybe all of the internet. You're welcome, Lily.
No big deal. :)
Lily has to poop every time I'm in the shower. I mean it. Every time. I inevitably always have to spring from my glorious moment of peace into the cold air to place her on the potty and congratulate her while I'm dripping wet, suds in my hair. I also have to do this with a smile on my face and a "no big deal." But today, she did it by herself. I was SO proud! And said a little "thank you" prayer to God for this amazing uninterrupted shower.
Pants were back up. Toilet flushed. Everyone's happy. (I was actually ecstatic!) Until I heard the words that send chills up every Mom's spine. "Sorry, Mommy!!!" And then a "No big deal, right?"
I peeked out. Poop everywhere. Poop on the floor. Poop on the towel. Poop on her feet and poopy footprints everywhere.
All I could do was take a deep breath. I inhaled one more steamy moment in the shower and reminded myself that this, too, shall pass. (Meanwhile, I was hearing "Mommmmmeeeeee, what are you dooooiiiinnnggg?") I put on my game face, smiled my best smile and said, "no big deal." All while thinking...
I'm going to tell your prom date about this someday... And maybe all of the internet. You're welcome, Lily.
No big deal. :)
Friday, October 12, 2012
Sunny days
Most days are a whirlwind around here. A constant battle to balance a hungry baby, "play with me, Mommy!"s and poopy explosions. It's a wonderful mess of chaos that I love, but chaos nonetheless.
Today, the earth smiled on me. The baby went to sleep in the swing (which she almost never does anymore) leaving me time to put my bum foot up, sip my coffee and watch my amazing girl work her magic.
I sat in her sunny room while we chatted and she set up each and every one of her toys in the exact perfect spot. I smiled the whole time at how big she's getting and what a gift moments like these are. I snapped a few pictures to remember even though she told me not to.
Life is so so good.
Today, the earth smiled on me. The baby went to sleep in the swing (which she almost never does anymore) leaving me time to put my bum foot up, sip my coffee and watch my amazing girl work her magic.
I sat in her sunny room while we chatted and she set up each and every one of her toys in the exact perfect spot. I smiled the whole time at how big she's getting and what a gift moments like these are. I snapped a few pictures to remember even though she told me not to.
Life is so so good.
Most days are a whirlwind around here. A constant battle to balance a hungry baby, "play with me, Mommy!"s and poopy explosions. It's a wonderful mess of chaos that I love, but chaos nonetheless.
Today, the earth smiled on me. The baby went to sleep in the swing (which she almost never does anymore) leaving me time to put my bum foot up, sip my coffee and watch my amazing girl work her magic.
I sat in her sunny room while we chatted and she set up each and every one of her toys in the exact perfect spot. I smiled the whole time at how big she's getting and what a gift moments like these are. I snapped a few pictures to remember even though she told me not to.
Life is so so good.
Today, the earth smiled on me. The baby went to sleep in the swing (which she almost never does anymore) leaving me time to put my bum foot up, sip my coffee and watch my amazing girl work her magic.
I sat in her sunny room while we chatted and she set up each and every one of her toys in the exact perfect spot. I smiled the whole time at how big she's getting and what a gift moments like these are. I snapped a few pictures to remember even though she told me not to.
Life is so so good.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
5 Months
Our 15 lb bundle of joy is 5 months!
Time sure does fly when you're having fun. Addison is full of smiles and belly laughs all the time (especially for Daddy and her sissy). She has 2 teeth and just recently started eating cereal and squash. Lily and Wrigley are her best friends.
We love our girl!
Time sure does fly when you're having fun. Addison is full of smiles and belly laughs all the time (especially for Daddy and her sissy). She has 2 teeth and just recently started eating cereal and squash. Lily and Wrigley are her best friends.
We love our girl!
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