When I found out I was pregnant again when my baby girl was barely 7 months old I was beyond shocked. When I found out we were having a boy I was slightly disappointed. I mean I could raise a girl. It took no effort to envision my little girl in a pink leotard and tutu dancing in her first ballet recital. Or having mommy daughter dates that consisted of shopping and pedicures. And later on dress shopping for life's major events such as prom or her wedding.
What was I supposed to do with a boy. I am not a sports person, in fact I hardly tolerate football and boy clothes just did not have the same appeal to me as frilly skirts and onesies for baby girls
I admit I moped and sulked until about 27 weeks. Everytime we saw little one on the monitor I secretly wished his P had turned into a V. It hadn't. Of course this whole time I realized it wasn't the fact that I was having a boy that bothered me. It was the fact that I was afraid of raising a boy. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to relate to him and would have a closer bond with Gianna than I do him.i was terrified of loving her more than him and of playing favorites the rest of my kids lives
I shouldn't have worried. The moment I finally got excited about having a little man was during a shopping trip to carters. I went crazy filling my cart up with onesies decorated with footballs, monkeys, puppies and anchors. I, who once refused to buy my son anything with a monkey on it started an a session with sick monkeys and anything jungle theme related. I had a blast finding bedding for his room and cracked up finding Star Wars theme decor to go along with the bedding I picked
Now I find myself getting excited buying football pacifiers or train sets for my little man. Yesterday I declared we had too many princess movies and not enough boy movies so today I'm off to pick up movies for my little man
And as far as relating too or loving him less. Impossible. He made me so complete. In ways I never thought possible. I look at my little family and feel so blessed. His addition to our family has made my heart whole.
I now can easily envision hours spent building blocks and playing trains with E. and later on taking him to football or soccer practice and being that obnoxious soccer mom. Van and all.
I am so blessed.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Firmoo Glasses Review
Hey everyone! I'm here to share an awesome company to purchase glasses from. I received my free pair in exchange for an honest review.
I've been an eye glass wearer since I was 7. I hated it. By the time I reached high school I had convinced my parents to get me contacts and once they did I never wore my glasses. Enter college and glasses became cool again. All these designer frames were available and people who didn't need to wear glasses bought them as accessories. So I started wearing my glasses more and more. And now I hardly ever wear my contacts. Since I wear my glasses all the time I'm constantly on the look out for cute frames. And inexpensive at that. So when I was contacted by Firmoo to try out a pair of glasses I couldn't say no. I received my pair in the mail a few weeks ago and due to the flu bug and pink eye sickies that have been spreading around my house I haven't been able to do my review until now
I've been an eye glass wearer since I was 7. I hated it. By the time I reached high school I had convinced my parents to get me contacts and once they did I never wore my glasses. Enter college and glasses became cool again. All these designer frames were available and people who didn't need to wear glasses bought them as accessories. So I started wearing my glasses more and more. And now I hardly ever wear my contacts. Since I wear my glasses all the time I'm constantly on the look out for cute frames. And inexpensive at that. So when I was contacted by Firmoo to try out a pair of glasses I couldn't say no. I received my pair in the mail a few weeks ago and due to the flu bug and pink eye sickies that have been spreading around my house I haven't been able to do my review until now
At first I was hesitant about getting a piar of glasses from an online company. Firmoo
offers a virtual try on system that allows you to find the right frame. You are able
to upload your own photo to try on glasses virtually. Pretty cool huh
I decided to go with a classic black plastic frame. I wanted something that would be
durable and would go with everything. When I received the glasses in the mail I
was pleased. They were of great quality, very durable and super cute. With two kids
constantly pulling at them durability is the most important. And they are extremely
comfortable. They fit my face perfectly and were exactly what I was looking for.
I would highly recommend firmoo to anyone looking for a nice pair of glasses. I will
be ordering my husband a pair from here as he needs new glasses as well. What's even
better about this company is they offer the first pair free program.
http://www.firmoo.com/free-glasses.html) What a better way to get a new pair of glasses
aand check out an awesome company.
Head on over to www.firmoo.com and get your first pair free now. Any other questions
aabout firmoo and there products can also be found at that site
SAnd excuse the photos. I had to take them myself with two kids tugging at me for attention
BBut super cute glasses right!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
18 months
Gianna- where have the past 18 months gone. Long gone is my soft, cuddly, newborn
In her place is a sweet, smiley, strong willed little girl
They say that a baby changes the most in the first year of life. That may be so but I think the most significant and rapid changes occur in the second year. Especially from 15-18 months. Before your brother was born I could convince myself you were still a baby. After all you were only 15 months. Barely more than a year. While you loved to play by yourself you were still up for snuggling with mommy anytime and loved to fall asleep at night laying on my (huge) pregnant belly. You still needed mommy to do a lot of things for you and you were barely starting to say words. The hair on your head was barely more than peach fuzz and you still relied on cups of milk for the majority of your caloric intake
Fast forward 3 months and my how you've changed. You still love to play by yourself and are so independent. You have to do everything on your own and let me know when I'm being a helicopter mom. You are so strong willed and head strong. You act like you are 5 years old. At the park you nearly gave mommy a heart attack because instead of going down the little kid slide you wanted to godown the big kid slide. Face first. You are not afraid of anything
You love going for walks and you have to stop every second to try and pick up all the rocks on the street. One walk around the neighborhood takes over an hour due to your exploring!
You now love your baby brother. You come find me when he cries and you love giving him hugs and kisses.you also love shoving the pacifier in his mouth as much as you love stealing it from him and putting it in your mouth. Funny because as a baby you hated your pacifier.
You rarely need to fall asleep on me anymore though you still like to cuddle. When brother is sleeping you love having me all to yourself. You immediately crawl into my lap and we play games, song songs and I smother you with kisses and hugs
You are so smart. You can touch your head,ears, nose, teeth, belly and feet. You also can touch mom's when asked.
When asked how old you are you hold up one finger and say one
Your words are slowly coming. You had a language burst before brother was born and then it slowed down which from the toddler book I'm reading states is normal after the birth of a sibling
You currently say
Mommy
Mama
Dada
Baby
Get down
Ma- milk
Get off
Ball
More
Book
Block
Blankie
I know I'm forgetting some. You babble incessantly and mimic everything I say. When I read or talk to you you watch me so intently I know you are understanding everything and taking it all in.
You go to daycare one day a week and love it. You have no problem when I leave and your teachers say you are awesome during the day
You are wearing 18 months clothes and size four diapers. I've put you on the potty to see what you would do but you have no interest. Maybe in a month or so
You go to bed around 830 at night and sleep until 7 or 8.
You love to "read" books and play with your blocks and baby goes with you everywhere.
You are such a sweet little girl. Every time we are out you are always smiling and waving at people. You even blow them kisses
When daddy is able to Skype you get so excited and want to steal the iPad away from me. He loves you so much. Never forget that
You have brought so much joy in our lives. I have loved watching you grow every step of the way and each stage keeps getting better and better. You taught me what it means to love unconditionally and I can't imagine my life without you. I love you so much sweetheart
Now lets slow down time ok. I want to cherish every moment with you before you become a teenager!
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In her place is a sweet, smiley, strong willed little girl
They say that a baby changes the most in the first year of life. That may be so but I think the most significant and rapid changes occur in the second year. Especially from 15-18 months. Before your brother was born I could convince myself you were still a baby. After all you were only 15 months. Barely more than a year. While you loved to play by yourself you were still up for snuggling with mommy anytime and loved to fall asleep at night laying on my (huge) pregnant belly. You still needed mommy to do a lot of things for you and you were barely starting to say words. The hair on your head was barely more than peach fuzz and you still relied on cups of milk for the majority of your caloric intake
Fast forward 3 months and my how you've changed. You still love to play by yourself and are so independent. You have to do everything on your own and let me know when I'm being a helicopter mom. You are so strong willed and head strong. You act like you are 5 years old. At the park you nearly gave mommy a heart attack because instead of going down the little kid slide you wanted to godown the big kid slide. Face first. You are not afraid of anything
You love going for walks and you have to stop every second to try and pick up all the rocks on the street. One walk around the neighborhood takes over an hour due to your exploring!
You now love your baby brother. You come find me when he cries and you love giving him hugs and kisses.you also love shoving the pacifier in his mouth as much as you love stealing it from him and putting it in your mouth. Funny because as a baby you hated your pacifier.
You rarely need to fall asleep on me anymore though you still like to cuddle. When brother is sleeping you love having me all to yourself. You immediately crawl into my lap and we play games, song songs and I smother you with kisses and hugs
You are so smart. You can touch your head,ears, nose, teeth, belly and feet. You also can touch mom's when asked.
When asked how old you are you hold up one finger and say one
Your words are slowly coming. You had a language burst before brother was born and then it slowed down which from the toddler book I'm reading states is normal after the birth of a sibling
You currently say
Mommy
Mama
Dada
Baby
Get down
Ma- milk
Get off
Ball
More
Book
Block
Blankie
I know I'm forgetting some. You babble incessantly and mimic everything I say. When I read or talk to you you watch me so intently I know you are understanding everything and taking it all in.
You go to daycare one day a week and love it. You have no problem when I leave and your teachers say you are awesome during the day
You are wearing 18 months clothes and size four diapers. I've put you on the potty to see what you would do but you have no interest. Maybe in a month or so
You go to bed around 830 at night and sleep until 7 or 8.
You love to "read" books and play with your blocks and baby goes with you everywhere.
You are such a sweet little girl. Every time we are out you are always smiling and waving at people. You even blow them kisses
When daddy is able to Skype you get so excited and want to steal the iPad away from me. He loves you so much. Never forget that
You have brought so much joy in our lives. I have loved watching you grow every step of the way and each stage keeps getting better and better. You taught me what it means to love unconditionally and I can't imagine my life without you. I love you so much sweetheart
Now lets slow down time ok. I want to cherish every moment with you before you become a teenager!
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
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