We just got back from our first beach trip as a family of three! I was so excited to introduce the beach to Weston because it is one of my favorite places to be. We were in the Outer Banks for two nights for my friends wedding. Too short in my opinion, but fun nonetheless.
I will be adding pictures to this post as soon as they get loaded to the computer.
Weston loved the sand. He had a blast crawling around in it and trying to eat it. The water was a different story. We took him down and let the water run over his feet and he freaked! It was a bit cold though so hopefully next time is a little better.
I do have to say that I was a little hurt by some of my so-called friends. There were quite a few of us that went down for the wedding. I found out when down there that the rest of them had gone in on a house together but didn't invite us. Now, I understand if they didn't want us because we had Weston and they wanted to party but they could have, at the VERY least, invited us over to the house the day before the wedding when they were celebrating.
I have felt for a while that these "friends" are some of those friends that are only around for a short period of time. They were my coworkers before I became a SAHM. I don't know...maybe they hold it against me. Either way, I have found throughout my life that there are very few people that remain.
I am also having a down time right now. I have been running for 4 months or so now and have actually GAINED weight. I also added the Zumba DVD to my off days (although this was a recent addition) and I gained more weight.
I am getting pretty down on myself right now. I have never been thin but I have never been this heavy either. I decided today (and some may judge me for this) that I am going back on low carb. It is honestly the only thing that has ever worked for me. I realize that this has to be a lifelong commitment and I'm ok with that. I have tried counting calories, fat, etc and that just isn't working. I seriously cannot stand myself right now. Hopefully the low carb things works as well as it did when we were engaged.
I am worried that I am going to lose my supply though. I am hoping to make it to a minimum of a year of nursing so I am going to be watching that closely. That is the reason I have held off for so long but I have had it and need to see change before I lose all motivation. I really want to be the healthiest I can be, not just for me but for my son. I don't want him to grow up with an overweight parent setting a bad example.
Anyway, that's where I am right now. Wish me luck!
"Your first breath took ours away"
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Where have I been?
And where did my baby go? I haven't been a very good blogger lately but I just can't seem to find the time. The little man is all over the place now and rarely takes a decent nap so he keeps me pretty busy during the day and I am just exhausted at night.
We have our first beach trip this weekend and I can't wait! The water will be too cold but I'm excited to see what Weston does with the sand.
We also went to MI a couple of weekends ago which meant Weston's first plane ride. He did exceptionally well with the plane. Getting back on schedule once we were home...that's a different story.
First Plane Ride:
In other news...Weston is pulling up on everything and anything. In fact, we were at a play date in the park and he tried pulling up on a 5 month old little girl! Luckily her mom and I have become pretty good friends and she just laughed when I stopped him.
He also now has 4 teeth! The top two teeth came in at the exact same time. I miss the gummy smile but his teeth are so cute (unless he trying to bite me).
My new favorite hoodie:
Mother's Day:
One of my new favorite pics:
I have so much to update but I just don't have the energy or patience right now. Hopefully I will get back into blogging more often. Of course, with the trip this weekend, I won't have time again.
I do want to talk about something that has really had a profound effect on me. A friend had to give birth to her twin babies early after a long, difficult road. The babies, a boy and girl, were born just shy of 30 weeks. Her baby girl passed away shortly after.
I cannot imagine what she must be going through. A loss like that is beyond sad, it is tragic and no one should ever have to experience such a thing. I found that I have held my little boy a little tighter lately and have cherished our time together a little more. Please keep my friend and her family in your thoughts and prayers as she grieves the loss of her daughter and fights for her son's life. My heart is broken for her and her family and I haven't stopped thinking of them.
I read this quote shortly after my miscarriage, and it has stuck with me.
We have our first beach trip this weekend and I can't wait! The water will be too cold but I'm excited to see what Weston does with the sand.
We also went to MI a couple of weekends ago which meant Weston's first plane ride. He did exceptionally well with the plane. Getting back on schedule once we were home...that's a different story.
First Plane Ride:
In other news...Weston is pulling up on everything and anything. In fact, we were at a play date in the park and he tried pulling up on a 5 month old little girl! Luckily her mom and I have become pretty good friends and she just laughed when I stopped him.
He also now has 4 teeth! The top two teeth came in at the exact same time. I miss the gummy smile but his teeth are so cute (unless he trying to bite me).
My new favorite hoodie:
I do want to talk about something that has really had a profound effect on me. A friend had to give birth to her twin babies early after a long, difficult road. The babies, a boy and girl, were born just shy of 30 weeks. Her baby girl passed away shortly after.
I cannot imagine what she must be going through. A loss like that is beyond sad, it is tragic and no one should ever have to experience such a thing. I found that I have held my little boy a little tighter lately and have cherished our time together a little more. Please keep my friend and her family in your thoughts and prayers as she grieves the loss of her daughter and fights for her son's life. My heart is broken for her and her family and I haven't stopped thinking of them.
I read this quote shortly after my miscarriage, and it has stuck with me.
An angel in the book of life wrote down my baby's birth,
Then whispered as she closed the book,
"Too beautiful for Earth"
-Unknown
Monday, April 11, 2011
Our New Normal
Today starts the beginning of our new normal as a family. Mike will be traveling every week and only home on the weekends. I really didn't give it much thought until he said goodbye this morning.
I got a bit teary eyed when he said bye to Weston. I think that is the hardest part, knowing that they will be apart so much. I'm so grateful that we have Google Talk and Skype so they get to see each other every day.
My little man was so grumpy today. I think a lot of it had to do with waking up to say by to daddy at 5:30 this morning and then again at 6:30 to send off my in-laws. The other part is probably because we have had a lot of visitors lately with my mom and then my in-laws. I'm really hoping he sleeps well tonight. I know we could both use the rest.
My run didn't go so well today. It was 82 outside when I started my run and I think the heat just did me in. I started to see stars after about 20 minutes of running so I decided to stop since I had Weston with me. I'm so worried that something is going to happen when I am running with him. Though my ppd seems to be under control for the most part, I still have those extreme fears some times. I still have to push back the thoughts of accidents happening but at least those thoughts don't stop me from doing things anymore.
It's been a bit hectic here lately so I decided to just eat a Smart Ones for dinner tonight. That's another thing I need to figure out...how do I cook for one?
I have tons of pictures to share but need to upload them and I'm too tired tonight.
I got a bit teary eyed when he said bye to Weston. I think that is the hardest part, knowing that they will be apart so much. I'm so grateful that we have Google Talk and Skype so they get to see each other every day.
My little man was so grumpy today. I think a lot of it had to do with waking up to say by to daddy at 5:30 this morning and then again at 6:30 to send off my in-laws. The other part is probably because we have had a lot of visitors lately with my mom and then my in-laws. I'm really hoping he sleeps well tonight. I know we could both use the rest.
My run didn't go so well today. It was 82 outside when I started my run and I think the heat just did me in. I started to see stars after about 20 minutes of running so I decided to stop since I had Weston with me. I'm so worried that something is going to happen when I am running with him. Though my ppd seems to be under control for the most part, I still have those extreme fears some times. I still have to push back the thoughts of accidents happening but at least those thoughts don't stop me from doing things anymore.
It's been a bit hectic here lately so I decided to just eat a Smart Ones for dinner tonight. That's another thing I need to figure out...how do I cook for one?
I have tons of pictures to share but need to upload them and I'm too tired tonight.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
6 month picture is up!
I updated Weston's Watch Me Grow page (link above) with his new picture and stats.
My little boy has really turned into a little boy. He dropped down to the 25th percentile for weight and 50th for height. I never expected him to be tall since neither of his parents were really blessed in the tall genes. Time will tell where he will end up though.
He has decided that he wants to be a thumb sucker.
It's cute, for now, but how in the world do you take a thumb away?!? That will be fun, I'm sure.
He also started saying mamamamama the day he turned 6 months but has decided that it is not nearly as cool as dadadada which is what he says all the time now. Seriously, I was so excited when he was saying mama and now he won't say it at all. Silly boy.
We have also officially moved from his infant tub to his ducky tub. He had a blast in it today!
Yesterday was gorgeous outside so we took advantage and laid a blanket on the grass and played for a bit.
Today was not so nice so we played inside until the rain cleared up enough to go for a run.
Dinner tonight:
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa (no cilantro tonight though because we were out)
Broccoli and cheese rice
My little boy has really turned into a little boy. He dropped down to the 25th percentile for weight and 50th for height. I never expected him to be tall since neither of his parents were really blessed in the tall genes. Time will tell where he will end up though.
He has decided that he wants to be a thumb sucker.
It's cute, for now, but how in the world do you take a thumb away?!? That will be fun, I'm sure.
He also started saying mamamamama the day he turned 6 months but has decided that it is not nearly as cool as dadadada which is what he says all the time now. Seriously, I was so excited when he was saying mama and now he won't say it at all. Silly boy.
We have also officially moved from his infant tub to his ducky tub. He had a blast in it today!
Yesterday was gorgeous outside so we took advantage and laid a blanket on the grass and played for a bit.
Today was not so nice so we played inside until the rain cleared up enough to go for a run.
Dinner tonight:
Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa (no cilantro tonight though because we were out)
Broccoli and cheese rice
Monday, April 4, 2011
Any Takers?
Anyone want to come clean my house? I seriously don't know how I am going to get this done in time for the in-law's visit. I tried cleaning when I was actually at home today and Weston has decided that he is now terrified of the vacuum. He has been around it weekly since he was born so I don't know what's so scary about it now.
Weston had to say goodbye to his first friend today. I was surprised how sad I was even though we have only known this mom and little boy for 2 months or so. I'm also really sad that I have to move up to the crawling time meetup from tummy time. I love the girls at tummy time and haven't felt the same connection with the girls at crawling time. I'll give it time though and hopefully I'll make some more really great friends. I am going to attend one more tummy time though even though Weston is full-on crawling now.
I will share Weston's 6 month pictures soon but they are on the other computer and I'm feeling lazy right now.
We have a lot of changes coming. Mike got on a project in WV starting next week. The good news is that it is a project that he is excited about and it means that we MIGHT be able to move back to PA within a year or so (YAY!!!). The bad news is that Mike will be traveling there Monday-Friday so we will only get to see him on the weekends. I'm so glad that we have things like Skype so that Weston and I can see him every day.
Dinner tonight:
Turkey Meatloaf
Sauteed Asparagus
Weston had to say goodbye to his first friend today. I was surprised how sad I was even though we have only known this mom and little boy for 2 months or so. I'm also really sad that I have to move up to the crawling time meetup from tummy time. I love the girls at tummy time and haven't felt the same connection with the girls at crawling time. I'll give it time though and hopefully I'll make some more really great friends. I am going to attend one more tummy time though even though Weston is full-on crawling now.
I will share Weston's 6 month pictures soon but they are on the other computer and I'm feeling lazy right now.
We have a lot of changes coming. Mike got on a project in WV starting next week. The good news is that it is a project that he is excited about and it means that we MIGHT be able to move back to PA within a year or so (YAY!!!). The bad news is that Mike will be traveling there Monday-Friday so we will only get to see him on the weekends. I'm so glad that we have things like Skype so that Weston and I can see him every day.
Dinner tonight:
Turkey Meatloaf
Sauteed Asparagus
Monday, March 28, 2011
MIA
We went to Pittsburgh for my nephew's second birthday this past weekend and my mom came back with us so I haven't been online much and probably won't be until she goes home.
I can't believe my nephew is already two years old. It seems like he was born just yesterday. I'm so happy that I have been able to be there for each of his birthdays, including his actual birth. I felt so honored that my sister wanted me with her when she gave birth to him and I feel so connected to him because of that. The birthday party was great and it was so good to see everyone, even if it was a quick trip.
I have a bunch of pictures and things to talk about but I feel like I should be hanging with my mom so it will have to be another day.
One quick note though, Weston will be SIX months old tomorrow!!! How the heck did that happen. I get a little weepy when I think about it. I love watching him grow but it is going so fast. Look for his 6 months pictures soon!
I can't believe my nephew is already two years old. It seems like he was born just yesterday. I'm so happy that I have been able to be there for each of his birthdays, including his actual birth. I felt so honored that my sister wanted me with her when she gave birth to him and I feel so connected to him because of that. The birthday party was great and it was so good to see everyone, even if it was a quick trip.
I have a bunch of pictures and things to talk about but I feel like I should be hanging with my mom so it will have to be another day.
One quick note though, Weston will be SIX months old tomorrow!!! How the heck did that happen. I get a little weepy when I think about it. I love watching him grow but it is going so fast. Look for his 6 months pictures soon!
Monday, March 21, 2011
I'm in Love
I downloaded a trial of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3
this weekend and I absolutely must have it. The only problem is that it costs about $249.00!!! The hubs says no way right now. I plan to take full advantage of my 30-day trial though and maybe one day I can get it.
I am also trying really. really hard to talk him into letting me sell our two current cameras to get the Nikon D3100
. I have been drooling over SLRs for quite some time and now that I am learning more about how cameras work, I want it even more. He is hesitant but open to the idea. Who knows...maybe I'll get a nice birthday present this year! ;)
We had a pretty fun weekend. We went to a local, free farm that had tons of baby animals to enjoy the gorgeous weather on Saturday. Weston really seemed to like it until he got tired.
this weekend and I absolutely must have it. The only problem is that it costs about $249.00!!! The hubs says no way right now. I plan to take full advantage of my 30-day trial though and maybe one day I can get it.I am also trying really. really hard to talk him into letting me sell our two current cameras to get the Nikon D3100
. I have been drooling over SLRs for quite some time and now that I am learning more about how cameras work, I want it even more. He is hesitant but open to the idea. Who knows...maybe I'll get a nice birthday present this year! ;)We had a pretty fun weekend. We went to a local, free farm that had tons of baby animals to enjoy the gorgeous weather on Saturday. Weston really seemed to like it until he got tired.
Mike also talked me into going to get dinner even though I am trying really hard to watch what I eat.
We spent most of the day today cleaning, hanging out, and taking pictures. Here are some good ones that we got.
Dinner on Saturday:
I'm ashamed to even admit this...we went to Cici's Pizza....Ahem. Whoopsies, something must have happened there. Oh well.
Dinner Sunday:
Pasta
Dessert:
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