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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Indoor fun
I know everyone says it, but just to remind you, it is HOT! I love summer, the hot weather, the lake, the pool and all the summer fun but since G has come along I have really notice the heat. When the heat index is over a 100 degrees, I can't drag my poor girl around outside. She is soooo busy and loves to play especially outdoors so the last couple weeks stuck inside for the majority of the day is a bummer. Now most people who know me personally know how un-creative I am. I scrapbook but that is stretching my creativeness! So I googled (you have to love Google) indoor activities and most were a little to advance for us. Then I stumbled upon play-dough! I'm sure one time in my childhood I have made home-made play-dough but I don't remember. The thought to make it with G never crossed my mine. So we headed to the kitchen and made the 3 ingredients play-dough. We had so much fun (yes we, I enjoyed it as well!)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Wordless Wednesday
I follow a few blogs that do wordless Wednesday. I love the idea!
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| She loves bath time! |
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| My beautiful daughter and perfect nephew! |
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Motherhood
I entered motherhood thinking I knew what I was doing. I mean, I have my bachelor's in Education, I have worked with children since high school and I researched and read for a solid 9 months, I thought I was an expert. :) Well, I was wrong! I was clueless. Here is my view of motherhood in a nutshell.
Being tired beyond belief! I'm not talking about "I stayed out partying to late and had to work the next day" tired. I mean, so tired that when you look back you aren't sure how you survived, barley functioning tired.
Your body will never look the same, therefore your clothes will never fit the same and don't look nearly as cute as they did pre-baby.
Those cute heels- see-ya! Carrying a baby, and infant seat, a diaper bag and anything else you might need on 3 inch heels isn't possible (or safe.)
You will see, touch and wear more spit-up, poop and other bodily function, then you think possible. You will be so tired, you won't notice the huge spit-up stain on your shirt until you are in the middle of the store.
Your social life drastically decreases, as well as quality time with your husband.
No more dinner conversations with your spouses or eating a full meal or even sitting for an entire meal.
You will say things you never imagined. Such as, don't carry my shoe in your mouth, please don't eat the dog food or don't put that in your mouth, nose, ear.
Showering, going to the bathroom or any other normally private thing, is not private any more. They are either opening the shower door or screaming for you.
Nothing is just yours anymore. Everything you eat or drink, will be shared with a little person usually leaving you a treat at the bottom of your cup.
You didn't realize the first moment you met, you would fall so deeply in love it is impossible to explain. Or that your heart would now forever be on the outside.
After a horrible day, one little smile, hug or kiss can make all your problems go away.
Seeing their face light up when you walk in the room, like you have been gone for ages and you are the best person in the world.
When you finally do get out and socialize, you miss them so much you can't wait to get back to see their sweet face (or more like dirty face.)
When they crawl up on your lap for some cuddles or hold your hand, the world freezes just for a moment.
Rocking them to sleep and they look up at you with those tired, love-filled eyes makes your heart melt.
Watching them first crawl, walk, hearing the first word or anything other milestone makes you so proud and sad at the same time.
Motherhood is far from glamorous, it rough, hard and some times ugly but man, it's an amazing thing! What's motherhood to you?! :)
Being tired beyond belief! I'm not talking about "I stayed out partying to late and had to work the next day" tired. I mean, so tired that when you look back you aren't sure how you survived, barley functioning tired.
Your body will never look the same, therefore your clothes will never fit the same and don't look nearly as cute as they did pre-baby.
Those cute heels- see-ya! Carrying a baby, and infant seat, a diaper bag and anything else you might need on 3 inch heels isn't possible (or safe.)
You will see, touch and wear more spit-up, poop and other bodily function, then you think possible. You will be so tired, you won't notice the huge spit-up stain on your shirt until you are in the middle of the store.
Your social life drastically decreases, as well as quality time with your husband.
No more dinner conversations with your spouses or eating a full meal or even sitting for an entire meal.
You will say things you never imagined. Such as, don't carry my shoe in your mouth, please don't eat the dog food or don't put that in your mouth, nose, ear.
Showering, going to the bathroom or any other normally private thing, is not private any more. They are either opening the shower door or screaming for you.
Nothing is just yours anymore. Everything you eat or drink, will be shared with a little person usually leaving you a treat at the bottom of your cup.
You didn't realize the first moment you met, you would fall so deeply in love it is impossible to explain. Or that your heart would now forever be on the outside.
After a horrible day, one little smile, hug or kiss can make all your problems go away.
Seeing their face light up when you walk in the room, like you have been gone for ages and you are the best person in the world.
When you finally do get out and socialize, you miss them so much you can't wait to get back to see their sweet face (or more like dirty face.)
When they crawl up on your lap for some cuddles or hold your hand, the world freezes just for a moment.
Rocking them to sleep and they look up at you with those tired, love-filled eyes makes your heart melt.
Watching them first crawl, walk, hearing the first word or anything other milestone makes you so proud and sad at the same time.
Motherhood is far from glamorous, it rough, hard and some times ugly but man, it's an amazing thing! What's motherhood to you?! :)
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Bragging
Disclaimer: This post is a huge brag on my daughter! I figured since this blog is for family and dear friends, you all would forgive me:)
I can't believe the vocabulary that Gwendalyn has developed. It is crazy. She knows over 100 words, easily and starting to say phrases. Every day she says at least one new word. She can communicate her wants and needs most of the time. The majority of her words are very clear. At her 15 month check up, even the doctor commented on her speech and vocabulary. He told me she talks more like an 18 to 20 month old. It made my day!! :)
Now maybe this isn't something to brag too much about. There reason Gwen talks so well is she comes from a family of talkers. Her mother never shuts up (just ask Brandon)! We talk all the time, all day. Everything we do, we talk about from walks we take to the trip to the store. But I am so proud of the little girl she is becoming and how fast she learns!
I can't believe the vocabulary that Gwendalyn has developed. It is crazy. She knows over 100 words, easily and starting to say phrases. Every day she says at least one new word. She can communicate her wants and needs most of the time. The majority of her words are very clear. At her 15 month check up, even the doctor commented on her speech and vocabulary. He told me she talks more like an 18 to 20 month old. It made my day!! :)
Now maybe this isn't something to brag too much about. There reason Gwen talks so well is she comes from a family of talkers. Her mother never shuts up (just ask Brandon)! We talk all the time, all day. Everything we do, we talk about from walks we take to the trip to the store. But I am so proud of the little girl she is becoming and how fast she learns!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Summer
We have been enjoying our summer, especially me! We have done anything too exciting, just playing outside, swimming, taking walks and relaxing. Here are some pictures of all of our fun so far!
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