Kite Family

What Could've or Would've Been

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Today (2/11/07), 5 years ago, was our angel baby's due week. It is so hard to imagine the possibility of having a 5-year-old right now instead of our 2 amazing gifts. God truly works in mysterious ways. I dedicate this post to our angel, and to ComfortCare Women's Health. Check out their important ministry at ifitspositive.com.

Happy Fourth Birthday, Z-Man!

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:38:00 +0000

6-JAN-08

6-JAN-12

A Year of Baby

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:15:00 +0000

Thanks again to Sherri of Twist N Snap Photography for A's baby album! Below is a slideshow of our selected prints. Now, I need to get cracking on something for Z. I think I subconsciously knew that we are "two and through," so I wanted to make sure I did baby pictures "right" for A. I am not a scrap-booker, but I have some other ideas for what to do with Z's baby pictures, so we'll see how they turn out...

Mothering Magazine Archives

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000

I've decided to share my digital issues (that have a share link) of Mothering magazine here. Before I had "Z," I subscribed digitally, trying to be "green," but sadly had little time to ever read them... So I gradually browse what I can. I've linked to Peggy O'Mara's beautiful essay, or the top story. Mothering is yet another defunct print publication and is now "web only."

	Jan-Feb 2008

The Business of Being Born

	Mar/Apr 2008

A Birth Renaissance

	May/Jun 2008

Where's Joseph?

	Jul/Aug 2008

The Truth About Circumcision and HIV

	Sep-Oct 2008

Reel Milk

	Nov-Dec 2008

Keeping it Simple

	Mar-Apr 2009

peggy's kitchen

	May-Jun 2009

breast IS best

	Sep-Oct 2009

Birth Stories You'll Love

	Nov-Dec 2009

Killer Fear

	Mar-Apr 2010

a child's world: your indoor playground

	Jul-Aug 2010

homemade soft drinks

	Sep-Oct 2010

Do-it-Yourself Birth

	Jan-Feb 2011

why we need more midwives. now.

	Mar-Apr 2011

A Green Clean

Heather Von St. James, Mesothelioma Survivor

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:49:00 +0000

Happy Monday! I wanted to take a moment to "plug" another site. I don't do this very often, so consider it worthy of your time.

Heather Von St. James contact me last week. She wrote:

I am a 5 1/2-year mesothelioma survivor. Cancer came into my life just three short months after my beautiful daughter Lily arrived. It was a tough thing to go through while having a newborn but I made it through and now I feel that I need to share my story as a resource for other parents.

I'd like to turn my pain into purpose and become someone that other parents can look to for guidance, inspiration, and hope in situations like my own.

I'm not sure that I could do her story justice by trying to say anything more. Check out Heather's blog today, and send this post to someone who could use the support she is offering others facing a similar struggle!

Together 11 Years, Married 8

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Happy anniversary to us! Our wedding party was beginning that beautiful march down the aisle at this time 8 years ago! Here's to another great 8 (and beyond)! Here are a few of our favorite memories from that day.

Mrs. Virginia 2011 Called...

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:08:00 +0000

... to thank me for my blood donation yesterday! Please, donate blood, if you are able! It is so needed and so very simple to do! Find a donation site in Virginia here.

Rebecca Crosen is Mrs. Virginia 2011. Here is her voice mail. :)

She's Walking!

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Sat, 21 May 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Life as we know it is changed forever! ;) She took her first step on her birthday! At 13 months she is taking off.

From Ahlia 1 Year

Out of the mouths of babes... and Happy Easter!

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:37:00 +0000

Me: Would you like to go on an Easter egg hunt tomorrow?
Z: Yes! Where do we get the guns to hunt the Easter eggs?

:-D

Happy Easter to all!

Video: Ahlia's First Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:26:00 +0000

Happy birthday, sweet Ahlia!

From Ahlia 7-12m

Carrot cake. Yum!

Video: How to Make a Baby

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:04:00 +0000

Cute. Enjoy! ~P

How to Make a Baby from Cassidy Curtis on Vimeo.

Take two people, add a little hot air, and boom! It's that simple. Photographed over a period of nine months in our home in San Francisco.

For details on how we did this, see How to Make a "How to Make a Baby": http://www.otherthings.com/howtobaby/

Helping the Babies Sleep

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0000

I wish I had heard of this site when Z was a baby. SimplyNoise is dedicated to providing free white noise (with a donation). I've heard of free downloads in iTunes, also. I may still need to make a CD of some sort for A's room. Z will often wake up early and get too loud. (We are still working on using the "quiet indoor voice!") She may be resting or not fully awake and he will rouse her to a crying stage. Fun times! :o)

Mommy's Helper

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000

Zyler & Ahlia: Photos Compared:: 12 Months

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000

12 Months

Zyler

Ahlia

Fitness Update

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0000

I've been able to get on the bike for 15-20 minutes every other day since March 20! YES! A few more weeks and hopefully I will have some semblance of a habit in place?

I can already feel my legs and heart getting stronger. Sometimes the BIG HILL feels impossible but every time I manage make it to the top!

Walking Soon!

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:30:00 +0000

A. took her first "official to me" step yesterday, her birthday! Just 1 step over to my leg, but still. :) She has also been walking across her crib to me in the past week. She was awake several times last night "mulling it over" how to do this walking thing!

Ahlia, 1 Year

Ahlia Turns 1!

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:13:00 +0000

She was born at this time a year ago. What a year it has been! We are so blessed.

Ahlia is 1 Year Old Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0000

It's hard to believe that just 1 year ago I went into labor. Around this time last year Jason and I were enjoying one last night out as parents to 1. :) Happy birthday, sweet Ahlia!

Zyler & Ahlia: Photos Compared:: 11 Months

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0000

11 Months

Zyler

Ahlia

Zyler & Ahlia: Photos Compared:: 10 Months

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0000

10 Months

Zyler

Ahlia

A Wellness Goal Made Public

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:35:00 +0000

Twice this week I have made it 10 minutes on Jason's old 10-speed bike on our very hilly road. My legs were on fire afterward, and I could hardly walk down the stairs! But of course the accomplishment felt wonderful after having too many ~~months~~ years of mushy muscles!

"They" say it's best to tell your friends of your goals, or otherwise make them public, to keep yourself accountable. So... here I go. I'm officially making known here of my goal to keep up the biking at least 3 times per week. YES, I can do this and be a good example for A and Z. Three times per week is attainable. Carving out enough time in the day [for myself] can be tricky these days, but I figure 10 minutes is more than 0 minutes!

(Doesn't it take 21+ days to form a habit?)

What Have I Been Doing Already?
I have also done some Yoga/Pilates DVDs. Those are nice when some Zen time is needed but don't quite give me that invigorating cardio workout for my heart. I've tried doing some stairs in the house or on the deck (while kiddos nap) for cardio but talk about boooooring! Pushups have also helped my back and posture somewhat. Go figure! ;)

What other ideas do you have for exercising on a budget?

Inspirations
I should note some of my inspirations. A friend has a very inspiring blog, "Fat Little Legs," where she details her journey to lose 100+ pounds, with good ol' diet and exercise. Sarah, you rock!! I also recently found Jillian Michael's podcast [iTunes] which has given me another good kick in the pants in the areas of wellness and exercise!

Zyler & Ahlia: Photos Compared:: 9 Months

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0000

9 Months

Zyler

Ahlia

Zyler & Ahlia: Photos Compared:: 8 Months

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:26:00 +0000

8 Months

Zyler

Ahlia

Zyler & Ahlia: Photos Compared:: 7 Months

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0000

7 Months

Zyler

Ahlia

Do What You Can to Help Your Child Avoid These Substances

noreply@blogger.com (Paige Kite) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:56:00 +0000

Eeeek... If you let it be... it can be scary being a parent today!

http://www.safbaby.com/12-things-your-child-should-avoid-in-2010