tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:45:22 +0000http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/crookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)Blogger750125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-5848383758580597194Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:29:00 +00002009-11-05T18:52:29.886-06:00sisterhood of the shrinking jeans It's my first weigh in for the Shrink-a-versary at shrinking jeans and I am already late! Sheesh. It has been quite a long week here at the crooked house and honestly did not get to exercise at all. There were HUGE plans to do so, but life happens and it simply did not get done. Eating? Well that didn't go well either. You see there is Halloween candy everywhere and my diet was made up of http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/11/weigh-in-1.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-5432715300503851712Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:27:00 +00002009-10-31T19:38:07.788-05:00holidaysSometimes parenting can be scary ...but some howit always ends up being so darn sweet.My kids (squee!)Halloween 2009http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/scary-yet-sweet.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-3859891527115007898Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:16:00 +00002009-10-30T09:26:24.807-05:00motherhoodI may not have the best voice, but my sweet girl doesn't mind.When it's just us, or if she is fussy or even when she is happy and content, we sing.At three weeks old now she makes noises along with me and she discovers her hands and the world around her. So we sing about it.When she needs a clean diaper, we sing.It's the moments when I have her eyes focused on me where I sing this to her...(to http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/and-we-sing.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-668094089024581125Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +00002009-10-28T07:31:57.452-05:00sisterhood of the shrinking jeansLook! The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans is having a challenge to celebrate their first anniversary. It seems like yesterday that we all sat around at night and emailed back and forth to start the site and here it is a year later. Amazing. Just because I took a maternity break from it, didn't mean I wasn't going back!So, It's my first challenge back after having the baby and I am happy to http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/shrink-versary.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-1182585058336325301Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:32:00 +00002009-10-27T09:32:00.808-05:00sakura bloombabywearingSo as most of you may know, I was chosen to be one of seven moms to take part in Sakura Bloom's Triathalon hosted by Adventures in Babywearing. Part of the challenge is to wear a fabulous sling of my choice, document it and then answer questions. Am I lucky or what? I think so. Even better? We also received a Bravado Nursing tank. You know what? Mine arrived on a day where I was so http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/sakura-bloom-triathalons-first.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-7840624591034365138Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:44:00 +00002009-10-26T11:50:19.243-05:00motherhoodfallphotosI love fall.I love the colors, the crisp air and the change it brings.This fall has been full of changes. Now I can say my "children", now that is a change for sure.So here are my children and our perfect fall day.http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/my-favorite-kind-of-fall-day.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-3957765164962195066Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:18:00 +00002009-10-25T11:24:40.203-05:00What I love about babywearing and using our Sakura Bloom slingis the viewthe sweet little baby head that I see peeking out at me...the sweet little baby head full of gorgeous hair...the sweet little baby head that I love to smell...the sweet little baby head that I love to see bows in...Wow, is this a great view indeed.Don't forget to keep up with all the Sakura Bloom moms here!http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/view.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-7264697398935829418Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:11:00 +00002009-10-24T10:40:58.862-05:00Do you ever wish you can print up photos from your memory?There are sweet precious moments that I see, feel and experience where no cameras can go...Like when I feed her and she takes her lady fingers and brings them up to her mouth instead of my breast. When she does this she makes the funniest hungry, moaning sound ever. It is something that I would love to capture and remember for all http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/where-no-camera-can-go.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-6393179096987052813Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:57:00 +00002009-10-23T10:08:42.638-05:00random thoughtsI sit on the couch and feed herand my focus is only on her sweet lips.Everything else in the house is quiet for onceand so I try to take the time to soak it all in.Things have changed here in this housebut mostly all for the best.Shocked still that I have two little peoplewho can call me mom.She stirs and my eyes find their way to the windowto watch the leaves fall.It is now my favorite seasonandhttp://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/early-morning-thoughts.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-4109926783505812892Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:40:00 +00002009-10-16T14:39:12.930-05:00motherhoodLaborpregnanytaken by BethIf you remember I woke up on October 9th and wrote this, just waiting and hoping that "today was the day". Then of course I did go to the midwife and was told, "nope, not in labor." That is when I gave this update. Well that is where I left off, but I have so much more to tell.On the way home from the hospital that morning and after having yet another non-stress test, Erin texted me http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/labor-of-love.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-3345168158450510005Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:13:00 +00002009-10-16T12:27:00.439-05:00sakura bloommotherhoodbabywearingIt has been one week since Eden has made her way into our hearts and arms and we are still in shock just how perfect she is. In this short week I realized I can now call myself:a partner in a family of foura mother of two beautiful childrena woman who gave birth naturallya breast-feeding motherand a baby wearing mommy.Eden and Iwearing the Sakura Bloom pure collection in PlumDon't forget to keephttp://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/i-can-now-call-myself.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-6764430783271750563Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:32:00 +00002009-10-13T10:41:13.856-05:00pregnancybirthThere is so much I have to share.SO much that I need to get written down before I forget,and SO MUCH loving going on at the Crooked house that I'm having trouble getting to it all.Just know that I have loved, read and cherished every comment and email SO VERY MUCH that I am forever grateful for all my friends and family.For now, I leave you with photos that Beth was so kind to take...My sweet http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/so-much.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-4488272614783997128Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:44:00 +00002009-10-10T19:52:18.528-05:00babyMy heart pounds with excitement each time I look at her...each time I see her with her daddy...and each time I see her with her brother...my heart is so very full right nowhttp://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/my-heart-pounds-with-excitement.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-3670682066598478923Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:22:00 +00002009-10-09T20:30:58.877-05:00I am Mr. CE; I am a man of few words.We have Baby.Eden Elise.Born at 5:45 PM. 7 pounds, 13 ounces. 20 1/2 inches long.Crooked is doing very well, thankyouverymuch and can't wait until I bring her her laptop so she can "twit"? ( "tweet"? Whatever) with all of you.MCEhttp://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/we-have-baby.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-5470012179644669410Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:49:00 +00002009-10-09T09:50:38.888-05:00contractions are still coming but as the midwife said, not in active labor.Booso...I am at home still having contractions just waiting.fun.(dilated 2-3)http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/update.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-8707161123949584279Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:11:00 +00002009-10-09T04:40:00.029-05:00pregnancyLaborLet me fill you in...For the past 3-4 evenings I have had contractions. Contractions where I grip my belly and say "this is it!" Obviously I was wrong because as I type this on Friday morning at 4:15 am I am still pregnant.I've been hopeful, excited, disappointed and worried but life goes on because I know our sweet Miss E will be here even if we have to go in after her. (remind me to ground her http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/contractionsoh-i-got-em.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-8290261935293582548Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:16:00 +00002009-10-05T18:21:11.129-05:00pregnancyI'm still pregnant.It's been one of those days were I can't think of anything but trying to start labor. To the point where when I sit down to the computer all I google is "how to start labor". Since Miss E isn't making her arrival anytime soon I am finding that I need distractions.Yes, distractions.I have baked, cleaned, walked, eaten, had sex, driven down bumpy roads...I've done it all. She http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/yeah-hey-there.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-7727095678777062688Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:35:00 +00002009-10-02T11:26:45.295-05:00motherhoodpregnancyphotosSo everything is done, cleaned and I'm ready. What's left? Last belly photos of this amazing journey. I loved it all but I have now ordered Miss E to evacuate her party pouch. It's time. Mommy wants her in our arms now.See? Don't I even have that "I'm done" look? After seeing my midwife this morning and having a non stress test because her heart rate was lower. All looks good...even a bit of http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/10/what-else-do-you-do-on-day-before-your.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-4964605666501708612Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:03:00 +00002009-09-30T17:09:34.335-05:00motherhoodpregnancyHer room, not quite done...Her crib bedding and bassinet are ready to go...Her dresser is full of clothes, her diapers are ready.(her name will be on the wall above it but I can't post that just yet!)A closet full of pinkand her accessories await her arrival.but most of all her room is not complete without her.on her wall:"Such a big miracle in such a little girl"http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/09/her-room.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-8266955309142887525Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:16:00 +00002009-09-29T16:23:33.014-05:00pregnancyWho knew I was going to be so busy on maternity leave? Heck, I knew. Mostly because I didn't get a thing done before hand. So while I'm off getting things ready,eating lunch with friends and such, I will leave you with this photo taken today by Erin.Me, big and full of yummy Mexican food.Hopefully I will have photos of Miss E's room soon.*Don't forget to take a guess at Miss E's birthday date forhttp://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/09/39-weeks.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-3719556541763582344Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:50:00 +00002009-09-28T13:21:28.141-05:00sakura bloompregnancybabywearingSo things are moving and shaking over in the Crooked Eyebrow house. The kitchen is done. Her room is almost complete and I am happy to report that I am now on maternity leave. No more scrubs for me until (hopefully) January 2010! Wonderful feeling, wonderful indeed.Last night as I was baking (first in the new kitchen, wish I could share) I started having contractions. Like "hold the counter this http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/09/come-on-miss-e.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-4834786878135782992Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:46:00 +00002009-09-25T11:15:44.782-05:00pregnancylife challengeI've been in a race for months, both physical and emotional, but now I can see the finish line. It's no longer way off in the distance as it once was. The end is so very close, may be even too close. These past 9 months have been leading me here and I have so badly wanted to cross that line.Until now.Now parts of me want to back step and just give it a bit more time. I want to wave to everyone http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/09/so-close-to-finish-line.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-8637030195186600109Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:15:00 +00002009-09-23T08:49:42.767-05:00kitchen remodelRemember way back in July when the Crooked Family started a demolition process? Yes, that one. The one where my parents gutted our kitchen and worked like hell for the next few months to give us a better one, all before Miss E made her appearance.Go ahead, look back at the before (because I was too lazy to put up a comparison here)Well after a lot of sweat, tears, decision making and panic, the http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/09/finally-its-done-my-kitchen-that-is.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-3790317392670504468Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:23:00 +00002009-09-21T08:39:26.274-05:00pregnancybeth fletcher photographyphotosand how Beth captured it...Big thank you to Beth and Erin for making me feel beautiful @ 38 weeks pregnant with Miss E!I had so much fun,Smooches. Don't forget to guess the baby's due date!!http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/09/2-weeks-away.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30932723.post-3231009215987161624Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:38:00 +00002009-09-17T12:57:58.308-05:00pregnancydamn hormonesemotional ramblingsA ongoing list of shit that is either pissing me off, making me laugh or even cry today. Folks, I am 37.5 weeks pregnant and my emotional/hormonal state is quite questionable as I type. Every 15 minutes is different and I *hate* feeling like that. Since I have a feeling that I will gloss or blur this day over in my head in a few weeks, why not jot it all down to prove what an emotional nutbag I http://www.crookedeyebrow.com/2009/09/so-far-today.htmlcrookedeyebrow@gmail.com (Crooked Eyebrow)18