Life of a New Mom

Self control

2013-01-22T21:25:00.000-08:00

I'm just gonna say it, my self control sucks! I hate that there are left overs in the house and I ate them. Grrrr. Not happy with myself at all. I wish there were good diet foods out there that would make me not miss good tasting but bad for you food. UGH!! Well, there's always the chance to start over again tomorrow. I have to keep in mind my reasons for wanting to do this:

1. So I can live a nice long life for my daughter

2. So I can do all sorts of things with Lexi and not worry about my weight holding me back

3. So that in a few years I can wear a bikini!

4.So that I feel good about my body!

5. So that I can pass healthy habits on to Lexi

6. So I can love what I see in the mirror

There are more but that's what is coming to mind now. I'm disappointed in myself but I realize that there is tomorrow to start over again.

Good night all!

My heart hurts

2012-12-19T11:14:00.002-08:00

I can't imagine what the parents and families of the Sandy Hook tragedy are feeling! I would never ever want to be in their shoes. I can't imagine what is going through the minds of the kids who witnessed this! Their thought should be on what toys to play with, playing with other kids, and getting excited for Christmas. My heart hurts so much for the loss, the loss of lives, the loss of innocence on the things they weren't supposed to see. I can't even comprehend how I would feel and its easier for me to deal with what I would have seen. They are babies. They shouldn't have to deal with adult things like that. I just feel sorry. I wish I could hold every parent, every child, and tell them that I'm so sorry for their loss. I wish there was something I could do to take the pain away. No parent should have to go through that, let alone a child. I just can't imagine what those parents are feeling that wrapped gifts that won't be opened. I just can't comprehend it.

Nap time is a huge meltdown today but I'm thankful for every minute of it because I have my child. It makes you grateful for every minute you do have even the bad moments. I wouldn't trade them for anything. Parents, hug you child/children a little bit tighter. Appreciate every single moment you have with them. Take the time to cuddle with them or play with them, because laundry, dishes, housework, and other things can wait till later. Take that time. You don't know what could happen tomorrow or even later today. We aren't promised a tomorrow. So don't put off until tomorrow what you can do right now. Put a little note of love in their lunch. Just let them know how much you love them and think about them. They deserve it. And teach them what to do in case of an emergency. I was watching Dr. Phil and he was talking to a set of parents that their little one escaped out of that room. Those parents told him a while ago that if you see someone with a gun in the school, you run. It saved his life. I don't know what his name is but please be praying for those little ones and the families. Pray that angels will wrap their arms around those kids and parents. Remember those families.

Have a Merry Christmas. Enjoy your families no matter how screwed up they may be. Be thankful! And remember what next Tuesday is all about.

A little less wisdomess...

2012-12-01T21:31:00.001-08:00

Well I have 50% less wisdom than I did yesterday morning. I am glad that I didn't have to have all 4 wisdom teeth out because I am in pain. I remember most of the surgery even though they said I would forget it. The doctor was really mean to his nurses and I didn't like that one bit. It's not fun to work in an environment like that. Any bosses who are reading this, take note. No one likes to work in a negative and rude environment. It doesn't make your employees want to work for you or make you happy. In fact, you might get a laxative put in your drink so be careful!

My mouth is a little puffy and I would like to just eat some pizza. Thanks Amy Donaldson for putting that in my head. Now whenever I see a pizza commercial I have to have it! I blame you! The dentist didn't cut the stitches short enough and they are bothering me so hopefully they dissolve soon! I have been sleepy on and off and light headed so that's not fun, but my husband is doing an amazing job not letting me do anything and I mean anything around the house so that I get better quicker. He even took Monday off to help make sure I am better and to help take care of Lex! What a sweetheart.

I am in the process of making a few Christmas cards. This is the first time doing this.

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AcMW7Fw1ZMmzkA&cid=SFLYOCWIDGET

So I hope they turn out well.

Okay, its time for me to go rest now.

Have a great evening!!

Tis the Season

2012-11-24T21:29:00.000-08:00

And so the craziness begins. Trying to think of gifts to get for people. I finished shopping for Lex already. Not doing much for her since it won't be that big of a deal for her. I already have an idea of some things I'm getting. My philosophy is to shop smarter this year and save some money, take advantage of freebies that I receive through emails and look for good deals. I'm really good at good deal shopping, I mean that's how I got a pair of jeans from JC Pennies for $1! : )

I'm hoping for the possibility of snow this year so that Lex can see it. If not, there's always next year when it will be more memorable for her. I'm not really into making thing happen right now for her. Like we didn't do anything for Halloween because she's not walking and she has no use for candy anyway so I saw no point in buying a costume. I think that is a practical way of thinking. I also know what cake I'm going to make for Lex for her first birthday and it will only be a small cupcake.

I don't know how much blogging I will get done this month due to a clingy baby (ugh LORD HELP ME!!!!), wisdom teeth removal (LORD PLEASE LET ME SLEEP THOUGH EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE FEW DAYS AFTER THAT I WILL BE IN PAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), and the Christmas shopping and spending time with family. Family is more important than a blog anyway. : )

Update

2012-11-18T19:02:00.001-08:00

I can't believe how long its been since I have blogged! So much is happening. Papa was in the hospital and is still battling with whatever he has. The doctors still don't know what is causing him to keep coughing. I just feel bad because I want him to get better.

Lexi is doing so many new things. Its hard to keep up with all of it! She's able to drink from a straw, she's eating off my plate, her two bottom teeth have popped through the gums... There's just so much that I would have to go get the calendar to see what all she has done since I blogged last.

New changes are happening! Josh is getting some settlement money for his accident which should for the most part get us out of our debt! I don't know what we are gonna do with ourselves with not having to spend so much money on medical bills each month! We are looking at buying Nana and Papa's house. So many things are changing!

The ducks lost. Our first and hopefully only loss of the season! I know we are going to kick some beaver butt next weekend!

Next week is Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for:

1. A roof over my head

2. A loving husband

3. A very healthy and beautiful baby (the most beautiful baby EVER I might add!)

4. A loving family

5. Joey!

6. A car

7. To be able to stay at home and raise my daughter

8. The ability to be a good cook!!

The list goes on and on. I challenge you to think about all that God has provided for you over the years.

Oh.............and.............uhhhhh......not so thankful for this one but I am having my wisdom teeth out at the end of this month. God, why didn't you just make them disappear like magic? It seems like it would be so much less painful! LOL Pray for me. I'm already a nervous wreck and for those of you who know me know that this is normal for me to be freaking out..............................UGH!

So much to catch up on!

2012-11-01T20:19:00.001-07:00

Wow! I haven't written in forever! Time goes by so fast these days! I can't believe Alexis is 7 and a half months old! I remember watching her sleep hoping she wouldn't wake up! Where has time gone? Oh and what is she doing now you may ask? WELL, she is standing in her crib so we had to lower it! Also, since we have lowered it, she has now learned to stand up again! She is also standing in her play pin, which in the crib I can understand because she can grab onto the bars. There is nothing for her to grab on to stand herself up. *face palm* My job is about to get so much harder. Now I will have to worry about her falling and scraping a body part or hurting herself in general! She's not wanting to take a night time bottle so we have just been feeding her food and rice cereal before bed and for the most part she sleeps through the night. She's crawling and army crawling all over. I can't leave a room without her moving somewhere unless she is in the play pin. She is clapping her hands. She took her first step on Monday. She is pretty much out of 12 month clothes and into 18 months. (LORD HELP ME!!!!!) She is a growing little girl and I couldn't be more proud to say "I'm her mama."

I had a great birthday. I think it was the best one in years actually. Everything went pretty smooth and the ducks won to top it off! The day after my birthday, mom, Lex and I went shopping. I managed (I don't know how) to find a pair of jeans at JC Penny's for $1. All I have to say is that it pays to shop on the clearance rack.

I have found something new. Selling items on Facebook! I have made $10 which I'm putting towards rice cereal for Lex. I'm in the process of selling 4 diapers to a lady in Colorado. Then I will use that money to buy 2 brand new bum genius snap diapers. Things are flowing and I can't say I hate it. : ) Oh and Josh and I are going to marriage counseling for a "tune up" which is actually quite nice. I think that more couples should. Its just nice to get a Godly perspective through a Christian Counselor. I recommend Carolyn Rexius! She's very nice! Like I said, things are flowing quite nicely! Enjoy your weekend!

And oh.........

GO DUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow is my birthday

2012-10-17T13:18:00.000-07:00

I never usually make a big deal about my birthday since I had bad experiences when I was younger, but I think I'm finally getting over it! It's my birthday week and I'm excited for it! This is my first birthday that Lex will get to be there other than in my tummy. So much has changed it a year and I can hardly believe it. Yesterday Lex turned 7 months old! I can't believe how fast time is flying! One day she will be standing on a chair cooking with me in the kitchen! Speaking of the kitchen, I made pretzel rolls for the first time yesterday and they turned out soooooo yummy!

For my birthday, I'm making the Paula Deen Cut the Calories Coconut cream pie plus whatever dessert that Josh wants. We are celebrating his and my birthdays tomorrow. (is that correct grammar? It looks weird) Also watched an episode of extreme couponing and I have no idea how they do that. I think that someone needs to do everything for me and I will just give them my list and go with them Ha ha ha ha!

Losing the Battle

2012-10-11T19:57:00.001-07:00

Ever feel like you are fighting a battle you can't win? I am. I feel like I'm in a black hole looking for light and there isn't any. Do I just keep wandering around until I find the light somewhere? It feels like its much easier to give up. I don't know how much strength I have left. I don't know how much longer I can keep fighting. Must. Keep. Moving. WHY???? Why does this keep happening??? One trial after the next and they aren't getting easier! They are only harder to fight! I don't feel like I have recovered from one trail before the next one comes! Is there hope?? Someday will life get better??? Or is it just going to be one trial after the next? Always downs. There's never ups and downs it seems. I would love to see an up. Just one! Even if its just a teensy up!

Just opened my Bible on my phone and this is the verse of the day. "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his love endures forever." 1 Chronicles 16:34

What if I don't feel like giving thanks??? I don't know what to give thanks for at this point. Well here it goes.

1. Thanks God for the roof over my head.

2. Thanks that I get to stay home and raise my daughter.

3. Thank you that we have just enough money to make it.

4.Thank you for a beautiful daughter.

5. Thank you for my husband.

6. Thank you for my family.

7. Thank you for modern conveniences.

Wednesday....

2012-10-10T10:21:00.002-07:00

Last night I had a lot of fun with Amy, Heather, Jennifer and my mom. We went out to BJ's (which if you haven't tried it, shame on you.) and I got to have some adult time! It was lovely! Can't wait to do it again. It was just what I needed at the right time.

8 days until I'm 24. Where has time gone? Next year I will be able to say I'm in my mid 20's. Again, where has time gone? In 6 days Lex will be 7 months old! When did that happen??? Ugh, she's growing up too fast! I feel like so much has happened in 7 months. I don't know if I can say that for any other time in my life other than when I was pregnant. This is the fastest time has flown! WOW! Don't know what I will fix for dinner tonight. I guess I will have to wait for inspiration to hit me! Happy Wednesday!

Happy Birthday Mom!

2012-10-09T10:33:00.003-07:00

It's Mom's birthday! Happy Birthday Mom! I love you!!!! 9 days after my Mom celebrated her birthday (24 years ago) I was born! There are so many birthdays in October! It's crazy! Wanna know why????? We were all conceived around New Years! Ha ha ha ha! I guess that's when people start getting board in the winter!

I tried curry last night for the first time and love the taste. I made fried chicken for Monday night dinner and put some curry powder in with the other seasonings for the chicken and it turned out well! I'm gonna have to get some on the next paycheck!!!!! Oh so many things to experiment with! I also got Marscapone cheese to try. I haven't tried it yet. First I will try it plain and then I will try it in a recipe! I got to see Taken 2 over the weekend and it was pretty good. It was a little predictable because if you have see the first one you know what he's capable of but all in all a good movie!

Monday

2012-10-08T13:53:00.000-07:00

Lexi said "da-da" for the first time on Friday. She's still working on mama which ends up "vah-vah" but I will take it. She's growing up so fast I can hardly believe it. I'm going to start doing new things and step out of my comfort zone. I'm going to try calling one of my cousins (if its still her number) to see if I can get ahold of my other cousin. I have been wanting to contact him for years and we talked to him a while back but that was before I was married and had a child. It takes guts to step out and do those things and I'm tired of living in the "what if..." and I want to do something about it. I may try to call this evening if I can. If not, I will do it Wednesday.

List of things I want to do:

1. Call my Cousin

Well I will add more things to this list as they come up. Ha ha ha I guess I didn't think that all the way though. On the menu tonight is fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and blueberry coconut coffee cake muffins. I have tried the muffins and boy are they good!!!!!!! : )

Brrrrrrrr! AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY COURTNEY!!

2012-10-04T11:21:00.000-07:00

Fall is here! I like fall! Its the rain that I don't like! Yes, I know its Oregon but the rain can be so depressing especially when we have so much of it. Another thing I didn't like about fall was the fact that it was too cold to go grill outside and at this point I would have to take Lex outside with me to grill, but now there's a solution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BROILING!!!!!! I made steaks last night and for the FIRST TIME EVER I made myself a medium steak and Josh a medium rare steak! I can't wait to do burgers! Oh my gosh this has just opened up my world. Tonight I'm doing chicken!

Fall. I think of hot chocolate, warm soups, football season, birthdays...etc. So many things. Its my bestie's birthday today! Happy birthday Court! Can't believe you're 24 and I CAN'T WAIT to see what 24 brings for you! You have no idea!!! Hey Court, I was thinking that we should start looking for our mansion to move into together! I can even watch your kids and my kids and they can grow up together! I at the very least expect if we outlive our husbands we are going to find a house together and be 2 crazy old ladies that get the cops called on us because we are making so much noise and making fun of the neighbors and playing "you team" at the age of 90! Seriously!

Tomorrow is Friday and the time Lex and I get to spend with Nonnie! I'm quite excited! We didn't get to spend time together last weekend! Also, I'm excited for the game on Saturday! GO DUCKS! Win The Day!!!!!!!!!!

Fall, Grandparents, and learning new things!

2012-10-03T10:05:00.000-07:00

Wow! I haven't blogged in a quite a bit! This past weekend Josh, Lex and I went to visit his grandparents in Washington. Its always fun to go but this time was different because we had Lex. Having a baby adds so much more responsibility to your life! I don't regret having her one bit it just makes some things harder. We didn't get much sleep because Lex didn't like sleeping in her play pin/bassinet. The last night we were there Josh got a combined total of 4 hours of sleep and I got a combined total of 5. It was rough! And car trips are no longer a walk in the park. When we went before, we may have had to stop once to use the restroom but this time we had to stop for a couple times and let Lex stretch her legs and just be out of the car seat. Luckily on the way back she slept for three quarters of the trip! Which was DEFINITELY A GOOD THING because she was so crabby. I totally understand though because she was (and still is) teething really bad and she wasn't feeling good because of it, she didn't have her own bed in her own room (which I think was harder on us LOL), and she wasn't at home in her normal routine. All in all it was good to see Josh's grandparents and get to spend time with them hanging out and playing Mexican Train!

I can totally tell its fall now! For the first time in a while (especially because I was pregnant and not super cold) I am wearing a sweatshirt and sweats! It feels comfy! In my opinion, a sweatshirt (just for lounging around the house) should be big and like you can wrap your whole body in it if necessary! I can't believe we will be celebrating our first Thanksgiving, CHRISTmas, and New Years with Lexi this year! Soon after that she will be a year old! I can't believe how fast time is flying! I feel like just yesterday we brought her home from the hospital and how overly emotional I was! That night I was introduced to Impractical Jokers which gave me something to laugh about after being so emotionally exhausted and tired!

Last night I did something new! I have always seen the broiler setting on my oven and never really used it! I used it last night to cook Josh some chicken. OH MY GOSH! I will never ever go back! How the heck did I not know about this little treasure! Seriously! I'm going to do steak next and see if I can make myself a medium steak! Which by the way would be the first time ever! I always over cook it! You have NO idea how excited I am! I am loving trying new things. Who knows what else is in store for me!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!

2012-09-26T11:33:00.000-07:00

Prayers have been answered! My camera is supposed to arrive tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't think there are enough exclamation points in the world to convey how I feel at this moment! Also Lex's car seat is supposed to arrive tomorrow as well and so she will be able to ride in a big girl car seat as well as a much more comfortable car seat for a long trip. On the long trip front, Josh is getting sick. He's coming home early today and hopefully into a doctor. The last thing I want to do is have him get his grandparents sick because its so much harder on them being sick. So pray he gets better before we leave or we will have to delay it. : (

Lex is in a new sleeping schedule and I HATE EVERY SINGLE BIT OF IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is waking up in the middle of the night again only to eat a few ounces and take her own sweet time falling back asleep. She is waking up at 5am-ish to just scream and I REFUSE to let her be up at that time! Mom has to sleep too or she will go crazy and then Daddy will never want to come home from work! LOL! So she has been waking up at 7am and I'm blaming this on her teeth! I'm willing to pull those teeth through the skin (of course just kidding) if that means we both get more sleep! She kissed me for the first time yesterday! I was laying on the floor with her and she leaned over and kissed my cheek! Open mouth kiss but she doesn't know how to make a kiss face yet. It melted my heart. Then she kissed her Auntie (Heidi) last night when I was over at Mom and Dad's last night. She is getting so cute these days minus those darn teeth!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Wednesday! Wait, it is Wednesday right? I don't know my days this week! Its too long of a week already and so much to do this week!

Please please please

2012-09-25T13:07:00.001-07:00

I would really love it if my camera would arrive on time so we could take it with us. Please please pray that it gets here! I want to take it sooooooo bad! Also, still working on my cookbook. Lex is still being fussy. Its going to be a long week. We got her a car seat for the trip but it will be her car seat till she is in a booster seat hopefully! Car seats are so expensive these days!

What a day!

2012-09-24T20:05:00.001-07:00

Well, Lex has been super fussy this week. Its a mix of teething, not wanting to nap, and separation anxiety. Whenever I walk out of a room, she fusses even if someone is holding her. Makes it hard to get things done especially when she doesn't want to nap very long after she has given in to take a nap. All that said, I still enjoy my job. I love watching her grow and I'm so glad I don't have to take her to daycare and go to work.

I am trying to get myself prepared for going to Josh's grandparents this weekend. Normally I would be super excited but this is the first time we have taken her on a trip. I don't know how it will go. We have to pack SO MUCH MORE STUFF!!!! UGH! A high chair, a play pin/bassinet for sleeping, baby food, formula, bottles, bottled water, clothes, have to buy some disposable diapers (ICK! I'm so used to my cloth diapers but I don't want to have to do laundry at his grandparents' house)...the list goes on and on. I don't think I'm ready for this but if we don't take the plunge now I don't think I ever will. As I write this, I'm picturing an 18 year old who has never gone anywhere because her parents were too scared to go anywhere. Well you can see how much my mind wanders this late at night and its only 8pm. Wish me luck! Ha ha ha ha

Life

2012-09-20T12:12:00.000-07:00

Well, I got an update this morning about my camera. If everything goes right, we should be getting the camera on the 27th. We leave on the 28th so please be praying that that happens. My recipe book is going to take a lot longer than expected. I'm a pretty good typist but Lex's naps change each day. Some days they are an hour long, some days they are half an hour long so it will just depend on her. Usually I can get 1 or 2 done while she is napping but I have other chores that need to get done as well. Also if you want a healthier version of coconut cream pie, I found a really good recipe! It's Paula Deen too! Here it is: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cut-the-calories-coconut-cream-pie-recipe/index.html .

I would recommend that you only use 1/4 tsp salt because 1 tsp is too much unless you like salt a lot! Its one of the better healthy recipes I have found and it was my first time making coconut cream pie!

Seriously my baby gets cuter and cuter every day! She is still continuing with her "cough" to get attention.

Tomorrow she has her 6 month shots. : ( Sad mama. I wish I could take them for her even though I absolutely hate shots and there should be another way to do it! Poor girl!

New task...

2012-09-19T11:33:00.001-07:00

So I said in the beginning I was going to do my own cookbook. Its not stuff that I have come up with. Well, I'm sure eventually I will put some of my own recipes in here, but I have a problem with measuring! I rarely do it the same every time but I guess that's why. I guess a new personal goal would be to start measuring and writing down my own recipes. This book is just so I don't have to look at a recipe card and then if anyone wants one of my recipes I can just print off what I have typed up.

Last night was a rough night. Lex didn't eat much before bed because she was so tired so she woke up at 11pm to eat. Then went back to bed pretty easily. Then at 1am she woke up screaming like she was in pain. I had to rock her to try to get her to lay back down and she didn't end up going back to sleep until 2am. Its been a long time since we had a night like that. Then she was up at 5am and I didn't think she was hungry but she kept fussing so I made a bottle. She only ate 1 oz. and then took her own sweet time falling back to sleep. Then she woke up at 8:45am and didn't want to eat so it was safe to say we were officially "up" for the morning. I tried feeding her around 10:45am and she only ate 3oz out of 7. I have a feeling its going to be a long day. On another note, I got a "bad mommy point" yesterday. I had her laying on my bed in the middle and walked to the linen closet to put some towels away that I was folding. I could see her from where I was and then took my eyes away for maybe 15 seconds and all the sudden I head a boom and run in to find Lex on the floor crying. I picked her up immediately and soothed her and apologized for being a bad mom and that I wasn't going to do that again. Now she's on the move with rolling around and soon she will be crawling and walking. The days of setting her or laying her on the couch or bed and walking away for a second are gone. My life is about to get a little more crazy. I can feel it!

Finding joy in the not so joyful moments

2012-09-18T12:14:00.002-07:00

Lately Lex has been teething like crazy and yesterday developed this horrible diaper rash. I have been coating her (and when I say "coating her" I mean her butt is white from desitin) with desitin and its getting a little better but its still bad. It breaks my heart every time I change her diaper. Today I'm going to do diaper free time where she doesn't have to wear a diaper and maybe it will dry up a little. Yesterday I couldn't put her in her walker or swing, I either had to hold her all day or sit on the floor with her. So I was trying to get dinner and dessert done yesterday while holding her and keeping her distracted from her pain. I had her laying in her play pin in the kitchen and I was talking to her and every few minutes I would walk over and look and her and give her some water and everything I was doing would make her laugh. It warmed my heart so much. I think that was my most favorite part of yesterday. Today is shaping up to be the same way and I'm enjoying every little smile and giggle that comes from her because I know she has to be in so much pain. She has her 6 month check up on Friday which means shots. I hoping that her rash is cleared up by then because I'm sure the doctor will ream me if it's not. Its not like I'm neglecting her at all! I'm doing everything I can think of. I am also looking for a new female pediatrician in Springfield so #1 I don't have to drive as far and #2 so that I don't get a "negative nancy" explanation every time we go see the doctor. Please continue to pray that my camera comes before we leave. I would LOVE to have it with us!

Drained!

2012-09-17T14:29:00.001-07:00

I am SOOOOOO done with this teething business and I know I still have a long road ahead of me! UGH! And to top it off I'm teething on and off with my wisdom teeth. Yes, I know I have to get them removed but we just can't afford one more medical bill! Sometimes I hate money so much!

Tonight is Monday night dinner and we are having tacos and snickers cake for dessert! : ) My camera has not yet made it to Canon yet but is supposed to arrive on Thursday and then will take 5-7 business days to fix and then shipping back. It would be a blessing if it were here by Thursday the 27th so that we can take it to Washington when we go to see Josh's grandparents. So if you think about it, please pray that it comes by then. It would be nice to have pictures with Lexi, Grandma Gloria, and Grandpa Ray because we don't know how many more trips we will get to make to see them.

Have a good Monday!

UUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2012-09-12T11:48:00.002-07:00

So yesterday the camera of my dreams came and then 20 minutes after it exited the box it broke!!!!!!!!! I was so mad and still kind of am. I have to now send it to Canon because the company who we bought it from didn't really want to deal with me. So 5-7 days AFTER canon receives it they will send it back to me so it could be away from me for a couple weeks! GAH!!!! All I want to do is take pictures! I'm so bummed!

Tonight (or this afternoon depending on Lex) I will be making a dessert for Nana for the thing they have going at their house. Lex and I are attempting our first grocery shopping trip alone today but it should be easier because she's now sitting in a cart like a big girl! Can't believe how fast time has flown. It now makes sense to me when people say, "How in the world are they 18 and graduating??? It felt like yesterday I was bringing him/her home from the hospital!" Obviously Lex isn't graduating but she will be 6 months in a matter of days. I can't believe how fast time goes. I miss the days of just being able to hold such a tiny baby and her sleeping a lot, but I do so much enjoy all the interactions I have with her on a daily basis. I thank God everyday that he blessed me and Josh with just enough so I can stay home and raise our daughter and get to watch her grow up. Yesterday she stood without any help from me for about 3 seconds. That may not seem like a lot but that's a very big step to her growing up. I'm so proud of her from where she has come. From a breathing machine to being ahead of her time and starting to eat solid foods at 3 months old. She's just don't so amazing. I don't sound like a proud mama at all do I????!!! LOL! I can and can't wait to see what she will become and if she gets my cooking from me! I would love to pass that on to her!

It's been a while!

2012-09-10T14:57:00.001-07:00

WOW! It's been a while since I posted! Mom was on vacation last week and we did lots of stuff! Lex tried chicken for the first time and HATED it! It just may have been too soon. She also drank from a sippy cup and held it for the first time by herself! So much is changing! She will be 6 months old this Sunday! Where has time gone??? Its like it was yesterday that I was sitting on my hospital bed and my baby was on machines to breathe! Maybe someday soon I will put up what I wrote just days after coming home from the hospital while it was fresh in my mind.

Today I did two things I never thought I would do. 1. I got extensions. 2. I got magenta ones! I LOVE THEM!!! Here's a picture:

Oh my gosh they are soooooo fun!

Lex has been doing this "cough" thing in order to get attention. Its so funny! She doesn't get that animals can't talk like humans do so she has been coughing at Lucy (Mom and Dad's dog) and Rocky (Auntie and Uncle's dog) to get their attention. It doesn't work but she tries anyway. Here's a video of her "cough" LOL

She just gets cuter and cuter everyday! She's teething SO bad right now! I want to pull my hair out or take her place! I feel so bad for her and for me because we aren't getting much good quality sleep in this house! AAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Pray for us!

Ducks, weekend, and food food food

2012-09-04T12:04:00.000-07:00

This weekend was a very busy one. Friday Mom, Lexi, and I hung out and had our usual Friday fun. Saturday held food and the Duck game (which we kicked butt by the way!). I made potato soup and lots of it! So we had more yesterday as well. All in all busy weekend. Mom is off this week so Lex and I will get to spend some time with her. Its always fun no matter what we are doing! Tonight we are doing our "Monday" night dinner and we are having rootbeer pulled pork sandwiches. Can't wait! Its always good. Thanks to Heather Raaf for bringing up that recipe once! : ) Have a good Tuesday!

It's FINALLY here!!!!

2012-09-01T09:24:00.001-07:00

This is Lexi's first Oregon Football Game (Outside of my tummy of course!)!! It's dawning on me all the things I get to do now, now that I'm not working. I don't have to start Christmas in August. I don't have to worry about asking for time off to go see Josh's grandparents. I don't have to worry about missing an Oregon game because I may have to work. I can have a cup of coffee in the morning. I don't have to rush rush rush when I get up unless there is a mess to attend to LOL. I can enjoy being a mommy of a beautiful little girl and a furry little boy.

Today we are having potato mushroom soup (made by me), weiner wraps, rolls and for dessert waffle brownies (thank you pinterest to opening my mind to such an amazing thing) with ice cream and homemade whipped cream!

Oh and we are watching the Ducks play on the big screen! And by the big screen I mean and big projector in Nana and Papa's house! That's the next best thing to being inside of Autzen Stadium! I love my ducks!

Ducky, Ducky, Ducky

2012-08-30T11:24:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Lexi got to be at Autzen Stadium for the first time ever. We weren't allowed inside obviously but we took pictures outside. Mom got her a little headband and a t-shirt so she can sport her "duckyness" LOL! What can I say? We don't raise beavers in this household! : D She's growing up the right way as far as I'm concerned! : )

One day she will get to look back on these pictures and say she was a Ducky from the very beginning! What can I say? It runs in our blood! : ) Very excited for Saturday!