New beginnings...
New Years....I hope yours is blessed!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New Year's Poll
I won't "tag" anyone on this, but feel free to add it to your blog!
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before? Went to Chicago!!
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I have no idea what my New Year’s resolution was for last year, but I probably didn’t stick to it. I have two for this year and I’m definitely going to stick to them!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes
4. Did anyone close to you die? No
5. What countries did you visit? The good 'ol US of A
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? More time with my family
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? April 6th (Acadia’s 1st birthday), June 18th (my 30th birthday and a fun night out in Chicago), I don’t have the exact date, but the day my sister got engaged, July ?? (surprise 30th birthday party for moi)
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Being a stay at home mom
9. What was your biggest failure? Can’t think of anything
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? No
11. What was the best thing you bought? I don’t know if there was one thing in particular, but I would say the money spent in Chicago was the best money we have ever spent. The memories from that trip will stay with me forever
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Depending on the day, Acadia
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Depending on the day, Acadia
14. Where did most of your money go? Bills
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Emma Joy!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008? You are my Sunshine
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier
b) thinner or fatter? Ummm….much, much fatter
c) richer or poorer? Poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of? Relaxed
19. What do you wish you’d done less of? Worried
20. How did you spend Christmas? With family
21. Did you fall in love in 2008? Yes
22. What was your favorite TV program? The Office or J&K Plus 8
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? No
24. What was the best book you read? Me and Emma
25. What was your greatest musical discovery? I can play a mean air guitar with Cadi
26. What did you want and get? A healthy pregnancy!
27. What did you want and not get? A Nikon D60 – we thought about buying one after Christmas (thanks, mom!), but decided to be practical instead and spend our money on boring stuff.
28. What was your favorite film of this year? I don’t know…I can’t even remember the last movie I watched
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Went out to dinner at the Melting Pot and went to the Signature Room for drinks with Matti while we were in Chicago. (I turned 30 this year)
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Mulah
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? I’m sorry? Fashion concept? I don’t quite know what that is you speak of…
32. What kept you sane? Matt
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Hugh Jackman…me likey…me likey a lot
34. What political issue stirred you the most? Prop 8
35. Who did you miss? My grandpa and the Haggerty family
36. Who was the best new person you met? Tie between Lindsey and Rachel
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008. Enjoy every day, because time really does fly by when you have children
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. “In my life I love you more” ~In My Life by the Beatles
1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before? Went to Chicago!!
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I have no idea what my New Year’s resolution was for last year, but I probably didn’t stick to it. I have two for this year and I’m definitely going to stick to them!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes
4. Did anyone close to you die? No
5. What countries did you visit? The good 'ol US of A
6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008? More time with my family
7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? April 6th (Acadia’s 1st birthday), June 18th (my 30th birthday and a fun night out in Chicago), I don’t have the exact date, but the day my sister got engaged, July ?? (surprise 30th birthday party for moi)
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Being a stay at home mom
9. What was your biggest failure? Can’t think of anything
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? No
11. What was the best thing you bought? I don’t know if there was one thing in particular, but I would say the money spent in Chicago was the best money we have ever spent. The memories from that trip will stay with me forever
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Depending on the day, Acadia
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Depending on the day, Acadia
14. Where did most of your money go? Bills
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Emma Joy!
16. What song will always remind you of 2008? You are my Sunshine
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier
b) thinner or fatter? Ummm….much, much fatter
c) richer or poorer? Poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of? Relaxed
19. What do you wish you’d done less of? Worried
20. How did you spend Christmas? With family
21. Did you fall in love in 2008? Yes
22. What was your favorite TV program? The Office or J&K Plus 8
23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? No
24. What was the best book you read? Me and Emma
25. What was your greatest musical discovery? I can play a mean air guitar with Cadi
26. What did you want and get? A healthy pregnancy!
27. What did you want and not get? A Nikon D60 – we thought about buying one after Christmas (thanks, mom!), but decided to be practical instead and spend our money on boring stuff.
28. What was your favorite film of this year? I don’t know…I can’t even remember the last movie I watched
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Went out to dinner at the Melting Pot and went to the Signature Room for drinks with Matti while we were in Chicago. (I turned 30 this year)
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Mulah
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008? I’m sorry? Fashion concept? I don’t quite know what that is you speak of…
32. What kept you sane? Matt
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Hugh Jackman…me likey…me likey a lot
34. What political issue stirred you the most? Prop 8
35. Who did you miss? My grandpa and the Haggerty family
36. Who was the best new person you met? Tie between Lindsey and Rachel
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008. Enjoy every day, because time really does fly by when you have children
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. “In my life I love you more” ~In My Life by the Beatles
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Funny girl
Some updates on our girl...
When I leave Acadia in the mornings at school, I'll give her "knucks" and tell her "peace" and show the peace sign. She's now started giving her classmates knucks and telling them peace when she leaves.
She will also randomly come up to me and give me the peace sign and say "peace mommy"
Every once in a while, she will say, "Daddy work" when he's at work, which the cutest thing ever
She has also started picking up our clothing (my bathrobe, Matt's pjs) and saying, "Mommy!" "Daddy!", depending on what she's picking up. She came up to me a few minutes ago with Matt's slippers and said, Daddy!
She fed her brand new Elmo doll yogurt the other day while I was doing the laundry. I could hear her saying, "eat eat" and just thought she was telling herself to eat. Nope. She was talking to her buddy Elmo.
I don't know why but when she eats Veggie Booty, she has started touching the food to her nose then eating it. Almost every piece is like that. Weird. She doesn't do it to any other food - I hope this is not an early sign of OCD! LOL!
When I leave Acadia in the mornings at school, I'll give her "knucks" and tell her "peace" and show the peace sign. She's now started giving her classmates knucks and telling them peace when she leaves.
She will also randomly come up to me and give me the peace sign and say "peace mommy"
Every once in a while, she will say, "Daddy work" when he's at work, which the cutest thing ever
She has also started picking up our clothing (my bathrobe, Matt's pjs) and saying, "Mommy!" "Daddy!", depending on what she's picking up. She came up to me a few minutes ago with Matt's slippers and said, Daddy!
She fed her brand new Elmo doll yogurt the other day while I was doing the laundry. I could hear her saying, "eat eat" and just thought she was telling herself to eat. Nope. She was talking to her buddy Elmo.
I don't know why but when she eats Veggie Booty, she has started touching the food to her nose then eating it. Almost every piece is like that. Weird. She doesn't do it to any other food - I hope this is not an early sign of OCD! LOL!
Monday, December 29, 2008
I remember Monday
I remember...singing to you all the time during the first few months of your life. I still sing to you, but back then I sang to you all day long. My favorite was singing "You are my sunshine" out of one of your nursery rhyme books.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. I love you so much, each night and day. You'll never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. I miss you so much, when you're away. You'll never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
I would sing this to you over and over again with tears streaming down my cheeks. Then I would do the "hard-ugly" cry when the song was over and eventually burst into laughter over how tired and emotional I was!
The other songs I would sing to you were, Hey there, Deliilah by The Plain White T's and I don't know why, but when it got to the part, "oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me" I would cry.
And I would say I cried the hardest at the song Bubbly. Even after my sister pointed out to me that it's a song about a girl and her boyfriend. LOL! If you listen to the lyrics, it's just the sweetest song and will always, always remind me of you.
Now that I think about it, it seems like I cried a lot during those first few months! Falling in love will do that to a person...
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. I love you so much, each night and day. You'll never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. I miss you so much, when you're away. You'll never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
I would sing this to you over and over again with tears streaming down my cheeks. Then I would do the "hard-ugly" cry when the song was over and eventually burst into laughter over how tired and emotional I was!
The other songs I would sing to you were, Hey there, Deliilah by The Plain White T's and I don't know why, but when it got to the part, "oh it's what you do to me, oh it's what you do to me" I would cry.
And I would say I cried the hardest at the song Bubbly. Even after my sister pointed out to me that it's a song about a girl and her boyfriend. LOL! If you listen to the lyrics, it's just the sweetest song and will always, always remind me of you.
Now that I think about it, it seems like I cried a lot during those first few months! Falling in love will do that to a person...
Sunday, December 28, 2008
And her name will be...
Emma Joy
No meaning behind the name Emma - we just really liked it. Joy is my sister's middle name.
When we ask Acadia where Emma is, she will point to my belly :)
No meaning behind the name Emma - we just really liked it. Joy is my sister's middle name.
When we ask Acadia where Emma is, she will point to my belly :)
Friday, December 26, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Her first Christmas present
I met my friend Shay for lunch yesterday and she and her family bought Acadia the cutest baby. It was really exciting to see Acadia open it, because it was her very first Christmas present this year! I was trying to get the doll out of the box (darn packaging!) so I set up my camera on the table. She was so excited that she literally couldn't contain it!!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
I remember Monday
I remember....telling our family and friends that we were expecting you. I was about 12 weeks along and I had thrown daddy a surprise 30th birthday party. He and I had spent the day in Stowe and had the most relaxing day. My family was helping set up at The Monkey Bar - getting food ready, setting out decorations, helping the DJ set up. The closer it came to when we were supposed to arrive at the party, the more nervous I became.
I told daddy that he had to wear a blindfold I had packed with us and we drove the 30 minutes back home to the party. This was also the day that I learned daddy gets sick in the car when he can't see out the window. Oops! Luckily he didn't actually get sick, but close to it. Poor daddy!
So we arrived at the bar and he had NO idea where we were or what was going on. I think I had told him we were headed to a hotel and I didn't want him knowing which hotel it was. We walked in, I took of the blind fold and 60 of our family and friends were there to yell "Surprise!!" It was so much fun and the very first time he had had a surprise party.
A short while later, I told him that if he wanted to announce our pregnancy at the party, we could. (I think I might have been just shy of 12 weeks and we were going to wait another week or so to tell people.) Since we had already heard the heartbeat and had an ultrasound, daddy decided that he wanted to tell people.
The DJ stopped playing music while daddy took the microphone to thank everyone for coming. I was literally shaking the whole time, which I always do when I'm very nervous. He handed me the microphone and I told everyone that Matt wasn't the only one getting a surprise today....that we were expecting our first child in early April! There are some sounds you just never forget...the first time you cried is one of them...and the sound of our family and friends shouting, crying and congratulating us is another one. I will never forget the love we felt in that room the night of daddy's birthday party. Everyone was so excited for us, and - the minute we announced our pregnancy, Acadia, there was a room full of people who loved you.
Over the next 9 months, you had 60+ people talking to you and giving you kisses through mommy's belly...you had people praying for your health...you had family and friends celebrating your arrival by throwing mommy a surprise baby shower...you were and are so loved, Acadia. From the moment people knew you were coming, you were loved.
I told daddy that he had to wear a blindfold I had packed with us and we drove the 30 minutes back home to the party. This was also the day that I learned daddy gets sick in the car when he can't see out the window. Oops! Luckily he didn't actually get sick, but close to it. Poor daddy!
So we arrived at the bar and he had NO idea where we were or what was going on. I think I had told him we were headed to a hotel and I didn't want him knowing which hotel it was. We walked in, I took of the blind fold and 60 of our family and friends were there to yell "Surprise!!" It was so much fun and the very first time he had had a surprise party.
A short while later, I told him that if he wanted to announce our pregnancy at the party, we could. (I think I might have been just shy of 12 weeks and we were going to wait another week or so to tell people.) Since we had already heard the heartbeat and had an ultrasound, daddy decided that he wanted to tell people.
The DJ stopped playing music while daddy took the microphone to thank everyone for coming. I was literally shaking the whole time, which I always do when I'm very nervous. He handed me the microphone and I told everyone that Matt wasn't the only one getting a surprise today....that we were expecting our first child in early April! There are some sounds you just never forget...the first time you cried is one of them...and the sound of our family and friends shouting, crying and congratulating us is another one. I will never forget the love we felt in that room the night of daddy's birthday party. Everyone was so excited for us, and - the minute we announced our pregnancy, Acadia, there was a room full of people who loved you.
Over the next 9 months, you had 60+ people talking to you and giving you kisses through mommy's belly...you had people praying for your health...you had family and friends celebrating your arrival by throwing mommy a surprise baby shower...you were and are so loved, Acadia. From the moment people knew you were coming, you were loved.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Warming Up
Acadia had her first holiday concert on Thursday night through her school. It was sooo cute! The songs her classroom sang only lasted a couple of minutes - perfect for one year olds. The concert started at 5:30 and we got there at 5:15, so their class could practice. While we were waiting for her teacher to arrive, Acadia decided to start warming up with another class. She just stared and stared at all the kids, and their teacher ended up giving Acadia her very own jingle bell - it was so sweet!! Cadi fit right in with the class :)
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Exciting!!
I was just telling the ultrasound tech yesterday that I rarely feel the baby kick and was pretty nervous about it. This morning, I am feeling the baby kick and kick, so I thought I would try to feel him/her and put my hand on my belly. Sure enough the baby kicked my hand!! Matt came running over and put his hand on my stomach and felt it too!! It's so exciting and it makes it feel that much more "real"!! Hard to believe that the baby will be here in the spring!
Friday, December 19, 2008
20 weeks!
I had my 20 week ultrasound today and everything looks great! The baby is measuring right on time and they checked every possible organ and bone you could imagine. The baby has 10 fingers, 10 toes, 2 kidneys, 4 working heart valves, they checked the brain, backbone, lip and facial structure - it was so in depth.
We are very, very happy to be blessed with another healthy baby!!
We are very, very happy to be blessed with another healthy baby!!
Attention Twilight Fans
So, I don't normally like to "follow the crowd" when it comes to books, movies, etc. I don't know why - it just bugs me to do what everyone else in the entire universe is doing at the moment. I didn't watch SATC until two years ago and I didn't read the Harry Potter books until last year. (Both of which, were amazing, BTW!) I'm not sure why, but I just don't like to get into all the hype.
Well. I finally caved and went to the library to request to get on the waiting list for stupid Twilight, which I can't stop hearing about. Everyone keeps telling me how good it is, and I don't know why but I decided to join the masses and read it.
The librarian told me that all the copies of Twilight were out (shocker) but that she would put me on the waiting list. She also told me that the author of Twilight just wrote an adult book called The Host. She has read Twilight and The Host and LOVED The Host, even more than Twilight. I ended up getting The Host and am going to start reading it today - I just thought I would let all you Twilight fans know, in case you wanted to pick a copy up :)
Well. I finally caved and went to the library to request to get on the waiting list for stupid Twilight, which I can't stop hearing about. Everyone keeps telling me how good it is, and I don't know why but I decided to join the masses and read it.
The librarian told me that all the copies of Twilight were out (shocker) but that she would put me on the waiting list. She also told me that the author of Twilight just wrote an adult book called The Host. She has read Twilight and The Host and LOVED The Host, even more than Twilight. I ended up getting The Host and am going to start reading it today - I just thought I would let all you Twilight fans know, in case you wanted to pick a copy up :)
Happy birthday, momma!
Last week we had my mom, grandparents, Jimmy and Miche over for my mom's birthday. Here are some pics :)
The Bouchard girls
Cadi showing Grandpa daddy's stocking
The Bouchard girls
Cadi and Grandma - Acadia actually let me put her hair up! That is one of the first times :)
Cadi showing Grandpa daddy's stocking
A poem I wrote for my mom giving her her birthday present from Miche, Jimmy, Matti and I. The camera is shaking a bit because I was laughing so hard. I am the WORST at poems and my mom is the best!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Our first born
I got this survey from my blogger buddy LeeAnn, who just announced she's pregnant for baby number two!!! I'm so excited for you and Tony!!
Survey about your First Born-
1. Were you married at the time? Yes. We had been married for less than a year when we found out we were expecting.
2. What were your reactions? Very excited, nervous and surprised. I had only been off of BCPs for one month and didn't expect it to happen so quickly. We felt very, very blessed.
3. How old were you? 28
4. How did you find out you were pregnant? We were headed to Maine for a few days with my inlaws and before we left, I wanted to make sure I wasn't pregnant so I could drink. I didn't feel pregnant, wasn't late for my period and was completely shocked when the little line came up showing that I was pregnant. I was literally shaking, crying and laughing all at once. Matt and I immediately went out and bought two more tests. It was one of the most exciting and unreal nights of our lives.
5. Who did you tell first? Matt and I found out together, then we told Miche a couple weeks later. At the time, she and her fiance lived upstairs from us in our duplex, so I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it from her for long! Shortly after I told her, we told my mom. Both of their reactions were priceless!
6. Did you want to find out the sex? No - Matt and I both wanted it to be a surprise.
7. Did you deliver early or late? I was induced exactly one week before my due date. I delivered her 6 days before my due date.
8. Did you have morning sickness? No, luckily I didn't have any with Acadia
9. What did you crave? I didn't have any cravings
10. Who irritated you the most? I don't know? I don't think anyone really irritated me.
11. What was your first child's sex? Girl
12. How many pounds did you gain throughout the pregnancy? About 20 pounds
13. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? I had gestational diabetes, so had to check my blood and follow a special diet
14. Where did you give birth? Fletcher Allen
15. How many hours were you in labor? I was in "real" labor for about 12 hours. My contractions started at 4pm and I delivered her at 3:46am
16. Who drove you to the hospital? Matt
17. Who watched? Matt, the doctor and nurses
18. Was it natural or c-section? Natural
19. Did you take medicine to ease the pain? I had an epidural
20. How much did your child weigh? 7lbs 5oz
21. Did your child have any complications? None
22. What did you name him/her? Acadia June
23. How old is your first born today? 20 months old
Survey about your First Born-
1. Were you married at the time? Yes. We had been married for less than a year when we found out we were expecting.
2. What were your reactions? Very excited, nervous and surprised. I had only been off of BCPs for one month and didn't expect it to happen so quickly. We felt very, very blessed.
3. How old were you? 28
4. How did you find out you were pregnant? We were headed to Maine for a few days with my inlaws and before we left, I wanted to make sure I wasn't pregnant so I could drink. I didn't feel pregnant, wasn't late for my period and was completely shocked when the little line came up showing that I was pregnant. I was literally shaking, crying and laughing all at once. Matt and I immediately went out and bought two more tests. It was one of the most exciting and unreal nights of our lives.
5. Who did you tell first? Matt and I found out together, then we told Miche a couple weeks later. At the time, she and her fiance lived upstairs from us in our duplex, so I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it from her for long! Shortly after I told her, we told my mom. Both of their reactions were priceless!
6. Did you want to find out the sex? No - Matt and I both wanted it to be a surprise.
7. Did you deliver early or late? I was induced exactly one week before my due date. I delivered her 6 days before my due date.
8. Did you have morning sickness? No, luckily I didn't have any with Acadia
9. What did you crave? I didn't have any cravings
10. Who irritated you the most? I don't know? I don't think anyone really irritated me.
11. What was your first child's sex? Girl
12. How many pounds did you gain throughout the pregnancy? About 20 pounds
13. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? I had gestational diabetes, so had to check my blood and follow a special diet
14. Where did you give birth? Fletcher Allen
15. How many hours were you in labor? I was in "real" labor for about 12 hours. My contractions started at 4pm and I delivered her at 3:46am
16. Who drove you to the hospital? Matt
17. Who watched? Matt, the doctor and nurses
18. Was it natural or c-section? Natural
19. Did you take medicine to ease the pain? I had an epidural
20. How much did your child weigh? 7lbs 5oz
21. Did your child have any complications? None
22. What did you name him/her? Acadia June
23. How old is your first born today? 20 months old
TFT: Christmas
It's hard to believe that Christmas is a week from today. All the shopping, wrapping, baking, parties and running around will come to an end. I'm sure most people will be relieved, although there might be a few that will be sad it's over.
We will spend the holidays with family, and since everyone is local, we won't have to travel far. We have always spent Christmas Eve with my father's side of the family. My aunts, uncles, cousins and Grandma will be at my Aunt Becky's house this year. We have dinner, play games and open up presents. We always have such a fun time getting together and I look forward to Christmas Eve as much as I do Christmas day. I especially love, love, love getting together with my two aunts. Michelle and I have so much fun with them and I love seeing them around Acadia - it's very cute!!
Normally on Christmas day, we do every other with our families. One year we will spend the day with my family (on my mom's side) and the next year with Matt's family. This year, because we are switching our schedule (we are on the opposite "schedule" as my sister and cousin Kim, so we never see them on the holidays) to be with my cousins and sister, we will be spending time with both families. Christmas morning, Matt, Acadia and I will wake up Christmas morning and open our stockings. Then we will head to my in-laws to have breakfast and open up presents with them. Around noonish, we will head home to put Miss Acadia to bed and when she wakes up, we will go to my mom's house to have dinner, dessert and open up presents with family.
I am more excited about Christmas this year than I have ever been before. Acadia is at an awesome age where she understands opening up presents (she was a little young to open presents last year) and I can't wait to see her face when she sees the toys that will be given to her. She is so expressive now and literally shrieks with delight when she's happy about something. We also can't wait to see her with her cousins. Christmas at my mom's house this year will be so much fun with all the kids running around - seeing Tanner, Makayla, Ella and Acadia play together melts my heart. I am beyond excited that we are finally on the same holiday schedule, so the kids can spend all the holidays together!! That's what Christmas is all about :)
TFT: How will you be spending Christmas?
We will spend the holidays with family, and since everyone is local, we won't have to travel far. We have always spent Christmas Eve with my father's side of the family. My aunts, uncles, cousins and Grandma will be at my Aunt Becky's house this year. We have dinner, play games and open up presents. We always have such a fun time getting together and I look forward to Christmas Eve as much as I do Christmas day. I especially love, love, love getting together with my two aunts. Michelle and I have so much fun with them and I love seeing them around Acadia - it's very cute!!
Normally on Christmas day, we do every other with our families. One year we will spend the day with my family (on my mom's side) and the next year with Matt's family. This year, because we are switching our schedule (we are on the opposite "schedule" as my sister and cousin Kim, so we never see them on the holidays) to be with my cousins and sister, we will be spending time with both families. Christmas morning, Matt, Acadia and I will wake up Christmas morning and open our stockings. Then we will head to my in-laws to have breakfast and open up presents with them. Around noonish, we will head home to put Miss Acadia to bed and when she wakes up, we will go to my mom's house to have dinner, dessert and open up presents with family.
I am more excited about Christmas this year than I have ever been before. Acadia is at an awesome age where she understands opening up presents (she was a little young to open presents last year) and I can't wait to see her face when she sees the toys that will be given to her. She is so expressive now and literally shrieks with delight when she's happy about something. We also can't wait to see her with her cousins. Christmas at my mom's house this year will be so much fun with all the kids running around - seeing Tanner, Makayla, Ella and Acadia play together melts my heart. I am beyond excited that we are finally on the same holiday schedule, so the kids can spend all the holidays together!! That's what Christmas is all about :)
TFT: How will you be spending Christmas?
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Santa
We took Acadia to a breakfast with Santa this past weekend in Colchester. I had no idea how she would react to him and had been trying to do crafts, watch movies and read books all having to do with Santa, leading up to this past weekend. She ended up LOVING him! It was so cute - I was half expecting her to freak out when she sat on his lap, but instead she got very serious and stared at the toy and candy cane he gave to her.
I just missed her shouting "Santa!!!!" and pointing, which I'm so bummed about. It's cute how star struck she is in this video. You can barely hear her whipser "Santa" when I ask her who he is. Then she tried to climb on stage to see him, so I had to stop the tape and grab her! LOL!
Signing "thank you" for the candy cane Santa's helper gave to her
Monday, December 15, 2008
Her favorite place to be
The video is completely black, but you can hear her laughing her head off in her favorite hiding spot. This was the day we were visiting Santa and Matt and I were so busy running around trying to get things ready that for a minute there, I seriously couldn't find her and started to panic. When I started saying "Acadia", I heard her famous giggle and felt pretty stupid that I had forgotten to check in her one and only hiding spot.
I remember Monday
I remember...going to the hospital the morning before you were born, to be induced. I didn't get a wink of sleep the night before I was induced because I was so nervous. Every woman thinks about her labor day and what it will be like, how it will feel and is nervous of the unknown. By the time we got to the hospital that morning, I had to sit down before we made it to labor and delivery just to catch my breath and try to calm myself down.
Once I was in labor, though, I didn't have time to be nervous. Daddy was amazing, as always, and seemed to know exactly what I needed. Whether it be ice chips, music, more hot water in the bath, a cool washcloth on my forehead. He was awesome throughout the whole process and I certainly couldn't have done it without him.
When you were about ready to be born, my doctor asked me if I wanted to reach down and deliver you. It wasn't anything she and I had talked about before I went into labor, so I was so surprised and excited...I reached down and pulled you out and onto my chest, which to this day was the single best moment of my life. Daddy and I both remember vividly that the second you were born and placed on my chest, you turned your head and looked up at each of us....you were meeting us for the first time, as we were meeting you. I will never forget that.
I forgot to even ask the doctor what the sex was, until I heard her shout, "It's a girl!" and I burst into tears all over again. It was at that moment that I let myself realize how much I wanted a little girl throughout my pregnancy.
The time shortly after you were born is a blur, as they cleaned you up and helped me with my recovery. You were born in the middle of the night, and the lights were off, besides the ones hanging over your little bassinet and the light they used to see while I was in labor. I remember thinking how peaceful everything was - it was dark and cozy, and just very, very surreal. I also remember thinking that I never knew how much I needed you until you were born....I love you, Cadi...
Once I was in labor, though, I didn't have time to be nervous. Daddy was amazing, as always, and seemed to know exactly what I needed. Whether it be ice chips, music, more hot water in the bath, a cool washcloth on my forehead. He was awesome throughout the whole process and I certainly couldn't have done it without him.
When you were about ready to be born, my doctor asked me if I wanted to reach down and deliver you. It wasn't anything she and I had talked about before I went into labor, so I was so surprised and excited...I reached down and pulled you out and onto my chest, which to this day was the single best moment of my life. Daddy and I both remember vividly that the second you were born and placed on my chest, you turned your head and looked up at each of us....you were meeting us for the first time, as we were meeting you. I will never forget that.
I forgot to even ask the doctor what the sex was, until I heard her shout, "It's a girl!" and I burst into tears all over again. It was at that moment that I let myself realize how much I wanted a little girl throughout my pregnancy.
The time shortly after you were born is a blur, as they cleaned you up and helped me with my recovery. You were born in the middle of the night, and the lights were off, besides the ones hanging over your little bassinet and the light they used to see while I was in labor. I remember thinking how peaceful everything was - it was dark and cozy, and just very, very surreal. I also remember thinking that I never knew how much I needed you until you were born....I love you, Cadi...
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Music at the library
On Tuesday my mom and I took Acadia to the library for music with Robert. Acadia LOVED him! She danced the whole time in the center of the room :)
Friday, December 12, 2008
Oh, Christmas Tree
The day we went to get our Christmas tree, I searched on-line for a Christmas tree project for Acadia. I found one and am so upset I didn't write down the website to share, because this was a cute one for getting to know your shapes.
I also decided to dedicate the top of our refregirator to daddy, so he can see what Acadia does throughout the day. When I was in New York for the day recently, it drove me crazy not knowing what she was up to, how her nap went, if she ate well. I was just so curious about everything and called a few times to check in and see what they were doing together. It occured to me how much Matt is away from Acadia during the day and I wanted to make sure he was involved in what she was doing throughout the day. I have been looking for a dry/erase board to stick on our fridge, so I can jot down what she did that day, whether it be learn a new word, do a puzzle, play in the snow, or.....pee in the potty like she did yesterday!!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
TFT: Sissy
I have been thinking and thinking about what I should write about today and have had such writers block. Annoying. A while ago my sister e-mailed me and asked when I was going to write TFT and I said I had no ideas on what to write about. When I asked her what I should write about, I got a response with one sentence: Write about me. LOL!!
So. TFT will be about my little sissy pants :)
To say Miche and I didn't get along when I was younger is putting it nicely. I think it's fair to say that we actually hated each other. And there was none of this, "Oh, mom! Miche took my toy!" No. I would hit her. She would hit me back. We would pull hair. One time when my mom was gone, my neighbor actually came over to our house because she heard us screaming at each other so loudly. So, no....one could say that we didn't like each other very much.
When I left for college, things got much better. For one, we were away from each other and I think that absence makes the heart grow fonder. But also, we started maturing a little and stopped hitting each other....as much...
I can't quite pinpoint when she became my best friend. I suppose it happened slowly over the years as we have gotten older and become more and more alike. Honestly - calling her my best friend doesn't seem to do it justice. Soul mate? That's a little more accurate. She knows more about me than anyone else - more than even my husband does (sorry, honey), because she's been through everything with me; good and bad. She's funny, beautiful, caring, loyal, honest, sensitive and I honestly don't know what I would do without her!
So. TFT will be about my little sissy pants :)
To say Miche and I didn't get along when I was younger is putting it nicely. I think it's fair to say that we actually hated each other. And there was none of this, "Oh, mom! Miche took my toy!" No. I would hit her. She would hit me back. We would pull hair. One time when my mom was gone, my neighbor actually came over to our house because she heard us screaming at each other so loudly. So, no....one could say that we didn't like each other very much.
When I left for college, things got much better. For one, we were away from each other and I think that absence makes the heart grow fonder. But also, we started maturing a little and stopped hitting each other....as much...
I can't quite pinpoint when she became my best friend. I suppose it happened slowly over the years as we have gotten older and become more and more alike. Honestly - calling her my best friend doesn't seem to do it justice. Soul mate? That's a little more accurate. She knows more about me than anyone else - more than even my husband does (sorry, honey), because she's been through everything with me; good and bad. She's funny, beautiful, caring, loyal, honest, sensitive and I honestly don't know what I would do without her!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
I've been slacking
I haven't been putting the Christmas book on the blog in a few days:
Day 4 - Corduroy's Christmas Surprise by Don Freeman
Day 5 - The Snow Bear by Miriam Moss
Day 6 - A Magical Christmas by Claire Freedman
Day 7 - How Many Miles to Bethlehem? by Kevin Crossley-Holland
Day 8 - Merry Christmas, Geraldine by Holly Keller
Day 9 - Christmas Tree! by Wendell and Florence Minor
Day 4 - Corduroy's Christmas Surprise by Don Freeman
Day 5 - The Snow Bear by Miriam Moss
Day 6 - A Magical Christmas by Claire Freedman
Day 7 - How Many Miles to Bethlehem? by Kevin Crossley-Holland
Day 8 - Merry Christmas, Geraldine by Holly Keller
Day 9 - Christmas Tree! by Wendell and Florence Minor
Rudolph craft
So easy - just trace your child's hands and foot. Acadia giggled the whole time I traced her foot - she takes after me - very ticklish!!
Monday, December 8, 2008
I remember Monday...
I remember...being pregnant for you and being over-the-top cautious about everything. I double checked everything I ate - would a non-organic apple kill you? I wasn't sure, so I looked up. Was shell fish on the "ok to eat list"? Or the "stay far away from" list? Who knows? So I looked it up.
I didn't touch a drop of caffeine, alcohol (obviously), sushi, deli meat, hot dogs, peperoni, stayed away from hot baths (this one sounds a little ridiculous now, but something about the baby not being too hot. It made sense at the time...LOL!)
I walked every day, ate a wholesome breakfast, snacks of fruit and veggies and drank the recommended amount of water. My rule was that if I wouldn't feed it to a newborn, I wouldn't eat it. No (or very, very little) cookies, cake, brownies, chips. I did have a little at first, but when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, I stayed far, far away.
Daddy and I would read to you at night, he would talk to you and give my belly kisses. I would massage my belly throughout the day and talk to you about my hopes and dreams for you. I would name off everyone who loved you - friends, family members and most of all, mommy and daddy. I would ask you if you knew how special you were - that so many people loved you before you were even born. I prayed daily for you - that you would be born healthy and grow up to be a happy, confident and caring person.
I loved you so much before I even met you and thought I could never love you more than the moment I first saw you. But that's the funny thing about love....it keeps growing and growing...the more we get to know the little person you are, the more we love you. You are so loved, Acadia...you were loved the very second we found out we were expecting you...and you will always, always be loved....
I didn't touch a drop of caffeine, alcohol (obviously), sushi, deli meat, hot dogs, peperoni, stayed away from hot baths (this one sounds a little ridiculous now, but something about the baby not being too hot. It made sense at the time...LOL!)
I walked every day, ate a wholesome breakfast, snacks of fruit and veggies and drank the recommended amount of water. My rule was that if I wouldn't feed it to a newborn, I wouldn't eat it. No (or very, very little) cookies, cake, brownies, chips. I did have a little at first, but when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, I stayed far, far away.
Daddy and I would read to you at night, he would talk to you and give my belly kisses. I would massage my belly throughout the day and talk to you about my hopes and dreams for you. I would name off everyone who loved you - friends, family members and most of all, mommy and daddy. I would ask you if you knew how special you were - that so many people loved you before you were even born. I prayed daily for you - that you would be born healthy and grow up to be a happy, confident and caring person.
I loved you so much before I even met you and thought I could never love you more than the moment I first saw you. But that's the funny thing about love....it keeps growing and growing...the more we get to know the little person you are, the more we love you. You are so loved, Acadia...you were loved the very second we found out we were expecting you...and you will always, always be loved....
Christmas crafts
We've been doing some Christmas crafts lately that I thought I would share (because I love reading other people's blogs to get craft ideas!). I get the ideas either out of some books I have, on-line or make them up.
Yesterday we made a Christmas place mat for Acadia. Daddy helped me with drawing the circles, hat, stick hands, nose and I cut them out. Cadi pasted them in place, so it was a group effort! I had some rolls of clear contact paper I bought sometime last year for Acadia's projects, and this worked perfectly to protect the art and turn it into a place mat.
Yesterday we made a Christmas place mat for Acadia. Daddy helped me with drawing the circles, hat, stick hands, nose and I cut them out. Cadi pasted them in place, so it was a group effort! I had some rolls of clear contact paper I bought sometime last year for Acadia's projects, and this worked perfectly to protect the art and turn it into a place mat.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Music class
We go to music time at the library every Thursday, which Acadia loves! This past Thursday we sang "Jingle Bells" for the first time, and it didn't take Cadi very long to get the "hey!" part down pat ;)
SO cute!
This is our friend Ky's son:
http://kypod.blogspot.com/2008/12/this-morning-maxwell-wanted-to-see-cadi.html
http://kypod.blogspot.com/2008/12/this-morning-maxwell-wanted-to-see-cadi.html
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Awesome Christmas idea
A friend of mine recently started her own business making personalized board books. She is one of the sweetest people ever, and I am so excited for her as she travels on this new adventure!! The books adorable and we can't wait to make one for Acadia's second birthday. I just thought I would pass along her website, because it would make a great Christmas gift!!
http://meandmypeepsbooks.com/
http://meandmypeepsbooks.com/
Friday, December 5, 2008
Feeling lonely
As a stay at home mom, I really look forward to Monday and Friday mornings, when I drop Acadia off at day care and get a few hours to myself.
Yet every single time I drop her off, I can't help but feel a little lonely on my way home. This morning I saw two yellow school buses in a row and my heart skipped a beat - I almost shouted, Guess what I see?!?! A "cool" bus!! But there was no one in the back seat to shout it to.
When I pass the farm with the cows, there is no one to say, "Ooooooh! Momma! Mooooo! Moooo, mamma!!"
When I come home, the house is eerily quiet. There is no one running into her closet and giggling like mad, as she has most obviously found the perfect hiding place from mommy.
So, yes, my breaks are nice and much needed some days, but I inevitably feel lonely and itchy to pick her up....as hard as parenting can be, I am constantly reminded of all the joy and laughter she brings into our lives...and for that, I will always be grateful...
Yet every single time I drop her off, I can't help but feel a little lonely on my way home. This morning I saw two yellow school buses in a row and my heart skipped a beat - I almost shouted, Guess what I see?!?! A "cool" bus!! But there was no one in the back seat to shout it to.
When I pass the farm with the cows, there is no one to say, "Ooooooh! Momma! Mooooo! Moooo, mamma!!"
When I come home, the house is eerily quiet. There is no one running into her closet and giggling like mad, as she has most obviously found the perfect hiding place from mommy.
So, yes, my breaks are nice and much needed some days, but I inevitably feel lonely and itchy to pick her up....as hard as parenting can be, I am constantly reminded of all the joy and laughter she brings into our lives...and for that, I will always be grateful...
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Don't you just love a bargain?
I saw this cottage on a tv show sometime last year and wanted to buy it for Acadia for her first birthday. But when I saw the price, I knew I couldn't justify it - $80?! Forget it. Well, someone on my mommy board posted last night that it was on sale at amazon.com for $29.99!! I ordered one asap for Acadia's 2nd birthday and I can't wait to give it to her!! There are a bunch of little accessories you can buy for it - chairs, tables, a washing machine - it's soo cute! Come next summer, if you're looking for me, I'll be in Acadia's cottage with her having a bit of tea :)
TFT: Survival tips
One of my friends from my mommy board posted a couple of her "survival tips" the other day and other people added to them. I asked if I could post them here, because I know a lot of moms read my blog, and thought they could be useful. (Even if you aren't a mom, some of these cleaning/organizing tips will still come in handy!! )
Here they are:
I do 2 loads of laundry a session. One load that I need right away and requires folding and one load that I can run and leave in the dryer over night in case I run out of steam and just can't get it done. I choose towels or socks/undershirts ... just any load that doesn't need to be folded and/or ironed right away. It is nice to know that it CAN wait if I can't get to it.
Fun-shaped noodles, diced carrots, shredded cheese and diced up chicken nuggets make a fast, easy, somewhat healthy, cheap toddler lunch or dinner if you are crunched for time. And its easy for on the go too.
Barney may annoy me, but its a sure-fire way to get a good 25 minutes to myself in a pinch.
I put all of our socks in one basket in our laundry room. I try to do one big load of socks, plus I try to keep them together in once place so there isn't as many "lost" socks.
I put the bathroom back together again after my daughter's bath while she is still naked and inspecting the toilet paper, random rubber duckies, etc. It's really nice to not have to face a messy bathroom after the whole bedtime routine.I sometimes multitask during bathtime too. When my daughter is playing in the tub, I use that time to take out my contacts and brush my teeth!
Ditto the pasta and nuggets and frozen veggies! My daughter lives on meals like this! Easy to prepare enough for 2-3 quick meals and use throughout the week when you need to.We have mealtime down to a science- for now at least. My daughter sits at the highchair and eats cheerios while I make her dinner, then eats her dinner while we make our dinner, and then she eats dessert (fruit) while we sit down with her and eat our dinner. I know, crazy, but it works!
Once a week, my husband and I try to knock out the evening chores while my daughter is awake and then we get all that time alone to ourselves after she goes to bed. No hurrying to wash bottles, and oh one more load of laundry.... Next thing you know it's 9:00 and I am too pooped to do anything but turn in for the night! It works pretty well when we make the time for it.
Laundry - I try to sneak in a load before I run out for work in the morning, then when I get home, I toss that in the dryer and another in the wash. Cuts down on the Saturday morning madness.
Gift wrapping - I try to wrap as I buy so that it's not all waiting for me on Christmas Eve to be wrapped.
Shopping - during December we get 1 1/2 hour lunches so I try to tackle Christmas shopping during this time. Cuts down on the weekend and nightly crowds and doesn't seem so overwhelming a few times a week.
Take advantage of the services that make your life easy ....ie drycleaners that pick up/drop off at work, mobile oil changers that come to you/your office, drive through banking, etc.
Food - always have back-up in the freezer for the nights you just run out of time, even if it's bagel bites, or breakfast for dinner, etc. Takeout adds up quickly.
I also do the loads of laundry that can sit in the mornings during the week, and dry at night. The stuff that needs 'work' I do on weekends.
We will make bigger meals on the weekends....(i.e. big pan of lasagna or meatloaf, etc). Then we put them into individual servings and then freeze those. That way - we have meals ready to go in the freezer, all we have to do is warm them up.
Every time I cook, I double the recipe so we can either have leftovers or we can freeze it for a rainy day. I also make certain things in mega bulk, like Brunswick Stew or chicken soup (makes 8 gallons!) that I can also freeze to pull out when I don't feel like cooking- those batches last all winter long! I do the same thing w/ chicken pot pie innards, and we keep the freezer stocked w/ prechopped veggies, onions, peppers, etc for adding to recipes. Needless to say, we have lots of freezer space!
We have "Wash & Wax" Wednesday when we clean the whole house: vacuum, dust, scrub, and mop so we don't have to do it on the weekends. Then afterwards, we fold laundry.
I keep a toothbrush in the shower so I can clean the grout while my conditioner does it's magic.
Things I ALWAYS have in my house: Frozen bags of stir fry (green giant I think?) for easy dinners, box cake mix, canned frosting, brownie mix, frozen pizza, frozen/canned veggies.I save sour cream/chip dip/butter etc containers for leftovers and for my husband to take things to work in, its so much cheaper than tupperware and I don't mind if they are thrown away. I also throw away any tupperware type containers if they don't have a lid.
I always go shopping the day after a holiday (not thanksgiving lol!). I get most of my holiday decorations that way and I find cute cheap toys for my daughter. Everything is 50% off at least and there is usually a good selection. After Halloween I got a huge bag of small playdohs for $2 and a My Little Pony for 75cents and new placemats for next year for $2ea. The day after Valentines Day is really good if you have a girl.
I multitask during bathtime too. I can get my bathroom all cleaned up for the day by the time its hairwashing time. Then I only have to clean up her things and at least I have one clean room for the day!
While my husband does bathtime with one baby, I pick up any toys and things left laying around the house so we don't have to clean up once they are in bed.I unload the dishwasher while my children are eating a meal so I don't have 4 extra hands trying to "help" .I always have veggie patties or veggie dogs in the freezer for a quick meal for my kids and usually keep a pizza on hand for us in case we don't have much time to cook.
I always cook "big" meals in the beginning of the week so that my husband has leftovers for lunch. I always stock up on pasta, soup, waffles, etc when they're on sale for really cheap. I always freeze any extra sauce so that I can make baked ziti or another pasta dish really quick during the week. I clean up after dinner while my son is still eating, since he takes his time when he eats. yo gabba gabba is my savior when trying to make dinner!
I plan our meals out according to our weekly schedule and the weekly sale ads.
When I can, I do our laundry according to person. That way, once the clothing is dried, it takes me half the time to fold and put away, because I don't have to sort.
Quick cleaning necessities: Clorox disinfectant wipes, hand-held "dust buster", and febreze
Quick cleaning tips (when I know a friend is on her way over and I only have a second to clean up): 1) give the guest bathroom a quick clean by using clorox wipes in the sink and toilet2) fluff the pillows on the couch, for some reason it makes it seem more tidy3) if I don't have time to sweep real quick, I'll use the dust buster to pick up "things" that have newly appeared on the floors4) spray a bit a febreze5) start an easy (towels, blankets, etc) load of laundry so that the house smells fresh. I love the way our laundry detergent and softener smell. 6) open window blinds/shades to let in more natural light
TFT: What are your survival tips?
Here they are:
I do 2 loads of laundry a session. One load that I need right away and requires folding and one load that I can run and leave in the dryer over night in case I run out of steam and just can't get it done. I choose towels or socks/undershirts ... just any load that doesn't need to be folded and/or ironed right away. It is nice to know that it CAN wait if I can't get to it.
Fun-shaped noodles, diced carrots, shredded cheese and diced up chicken nuggets make a fast, easy, somewhat healthy, cheap toddler lunch or dinner if you are crunched for time. And its easy for on the go too.
Barney may annoy me, but its a sure-fire way to get a good 25 minutes to myself in a pinch.
I put all of our socks in one basket in our laundry room. I try to do one big load of socks, plus I try to keep them together in once place so there isn't as many "lost" socks.
I put the bathroom back together again after my daughter's bath while she is still naked and inspecting the toilet paper, random rubber duckies, etc. It's really nice to not have to face a messy bathroom after the whole bedtime routine.I sometimes multitask during bathtime too. When my daughter is playing in the tub, I use that time to take out my contacts and brush my teeth!
Ditto the pasta and nuggets and frozen veggies! My daughter lives on meals like this! Easy to prepare enough for 2-3 quick meals and use throughout the week when you need to.We have mealtime down to a science- for now at least. My daughter sits at the highchair and eats cheerios while I make her dinner, then eats her dinner while we make our dinner, and then she eats dessert (fruit) while we sit down with her and eat our dinner. I know, crazy, but it works!
Once a week, my husband and I try to knock out the evening chores while my daughter is awake and then we get all that time alone to ourselves after she goes to bed. No hurrying to wash bottles, and oh one more load of laundry.... Next thing you know it's 9:00 and I am too pooped to do anything but turn in for the night! It works pretty well when we make the time for it.
Laundry - I try to sneak in a load before I run out for work in the morning, then when I get home, I toss that in the dryer and another in the wash. Cuts down on the Saturday morning madness.
Gift wrapping - I try to wrap as I buy so that it's not all waiting for me on Christmas Eve to be wrapped.
Shopping - during December we get 1 1/2 hour lunches so I try to tackle Christmas shopping during this time. Cuts down on the weekend and nightly crowds and doesn't seem so overwhelming a few times a week.
Take advantage of the services that make your life easy ....ie drycleaners that pick up/drop off at work, mobile oil changers that come to you/your office, drive through banking, etc.
Food - always have back-up in the freezer for the nights you just run out of time, even if it's bagel bites, or breakfast for dinner, etc. Takeout adds up quickly.
I also do the loads of laundry that can sit in the mornings during the week, and dry at night. The stuff that needs 'work' I do on weekends.
We will make bigger meals on the weekends....(i.e. big pan of lasagna or meatloaf, etc). Then we put them into individual servings and then freeze those. That way - we have meals ready to go in the freezer, all we have to do is warm them up.
Every time I cook, I double the recipe so we can either have leftovers or we can freeze it for a rainy day. I also make certain things in mega bulk, like Brunswick Stew or chicken soup (makes 8 gallons!) that I can also freeze to pull out when I don't feel like cooking- those batches last all winter long! I do the same thing w/ chicken pot pie innards, and we keep the freezer stocked w/ prechopped veggies, onions, peppers, etc for adding to recipes. Needless to say, we have lots of freezer space!
We have "Wash & Wax" Wednesday when we clean the whole house: vacuum, dust, scrub, and mop so we don't have to do it on the weekends. Then afterwards, we fold laundry.
I keep a toothbrush in the shower so I can clean the grout while my conditioner does it's magic.
Things I ALWAYS have in my house: Frozen bags of stir fry (green giant I think?) for easy dinners, box cake mix, canned frosting, brownie mix, frozen pizza, frozen/canned veggies.I save sour cream/chip dip/butter etc containers for leftovers and for my husband to take things to work in, its so much cheaper than tupperware and I don't mind if they are thrown away. I also throw away any tupperware type containers if they don't have a lid.
I always go shopping the day after a holiday (not thanksgiving lol!). I get most of my holiday decorations that way and I find cute cheap toys for my daughter. Everything is 50% off at least and there is usually a good selection. After Halloween I got a huge bag of small playdohs for $2 and a My Little Pony for 75cents and new placemats for next year for $2ea. The day after Valentines Day is really good if you have a girl.
I multitask during bathtime too. I can get my bathroom all cleaned up for the day by the time its hairwashing time. Then I only have to clean up her things and at least I have one clean room for the day!
While my husband does bathtime with one baby, I pick up any toys and things left laying around the house so we don't have to clean up once they are in bed.I unload the dishwasher while my children are eating a meal so I don't have 4 extra hands trying to "help" .I always have veggie patties or veggie dogs in the freezer for a quick meal for my kids and usually keep a pizza on hand for us in case we don't have much time to cook.
I always cook "big" meals in the beginning of the week so that my husband has leftovers for lunch. I always stock up on pasta, soup, waffles, etc when they're on sale for really cheap. I always freeze any extra sauce so that I can make baked ziti or another pasta dish really quick during the week. I clean up after dinner while my son is still eating, since he takes his time when he eats. yo gabba gabba is my savior when trying to make dinner!
I plan our meals out according to our weekly schedule and the weekly sale ads.
When I can, I do our laundry according to person. That way, once the clothing is dried, it takes me half the time to fold and put away, because I don't have to sort.
Quick cleaning necessities: Clorox disinfectant wipes, hand-held "dust buster", and febreze
Quick cleaning tips (when I know a friend is on her way over and I only have a second to clean up): 1) give the guest bathroom a quick clean by using clorox wipes in the sink and toilet2) fluff the pillows on the couch, for some reason it makes it seem more tidy3) if I don't have time to sweep real quick, I'll use the dust buster to pick up "things" that have newly appeared on the floors4) spray a bit a febreze5) start an easy (towels, blankets, etc) load of laundry so that the house smells fresh. I love the way our laundry detergent and softener smell. 6) open window blinds/shades to let in more natural light
TFT: What are your survival tips?
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Christmas book, Day 3
Today's book was "Auntie Claus" in honor of Auntie Sissy. I swear that if I had a dollar for every time Acadia asked for Auntie Sissy, I'd be rich! Of course when I read the book to Acadia, I had to say, Auntie Sissy Claus. That was funny to me, but Acadia didn't seem to get it. Maybe when she's older.
Anyway, this book is sooo cute and I loved the illustrations! It's better for an older child, but Acadia loved the pictures in this book and continued to read it to herself when I was done the book.
Anyway, this book is sooo cute and I loved the illustrations! It's better for an older child, but Acadia loved the pictures in this book and continued to read it to herself when I was done the book.
Day care
As you probably know, I work from home part time. The past couple of months have been a bit slow at my work and just a week or two ago, it's completely stopped. They have more than enough help at the office and I've been lucky to work on the few cases I have been from before I had Acadia.
Matt and I went back and forth - find another part time job or don't work at all and take Acadia out of day care. In the end, we decided that it would be much easier to just not work - trying to find a job where I am only able to work Monday and Friday mornings would prove to be difficult, I'm sure, and in the end, it didn't seem like it would pay off - financially or emotionally.
Acadia will still be in day care for the next month, then she'll be home with me full time again!
Matt and I went back and forth - find another part time job or don't work at all and take Acadia out of day care. In the end, we decided that it would be much easier to just not work - trying to find a job where I am only able to work Monday and Friday mornings would prove to be difficult, I'm sure, and in the end, it didn't seem like it would pay off - financially or emotionally.
Acadia will still be in day care for the next month, then she'll be home with me full time again!
In case you're wondering if I feed my daughter enough?
I just came out from our bedroom to find Acadia eating a pancake. From breakfast this morning. That she found in the garbage can.
And to make matters worse, the only thing I could think to yell is, "What are you doing? Are you seriously eating food from the trash can?! Only homeless people do that, Acadia!" Nice, mom. It's a good thing she still doesn't understand half of what I say...
And to make matters worse, the only thing I could think to yell is, "What are you doing? Are you seriously eating food from the trash can?! Only homeless people do that, Acadia!" Nice, mom. It's a good thing she still doesn't understand half of what I say...
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Obsessions
There is a word we use a lot around here....
OBSESSED!
I was “tagged” by Meghan for this “obsession” post. Acadia has definitely hit the age where she is obsessed about certain things, so this is a perfect way to document what she’s been into lately!
Acadia's latest Obsessions, at 20 months old:
1. Elmo – There is no other way to say it. She’s obsessed. I made the mistake of renting an Elmo video at the library about a month ago and she’s been obsessed ever since. Before, she really like him. Now? Obsessed. She asks for Elmo about 10 times a day, and I have to distract her with other things so that I’m not playing the darn movie every day.
2. Blankey – My Aunt Mimi sewed Acadia a quilt for Christmas last year. Since then, she has slept with it every night, but it hasn’t been until the past couple of months that she asks for it during the day and wraps herself up in it constantly. When we go places, you can usually find “blankey” tagging along.
3. Food – If I had a dollar for every time she asked for a “cack” (snack), I would be rich. And I don’t think I’ve ever eaten anything without her running up to me and asking, “Bite? Pease? Bite? Pease?”
4. Monkey – I don’t remember if we bought her a stuffed monkey or if it was a gift, but she’s obsessed with her monkey! She brings him everywhere with her – if you remember our family portraits taken this past September, “monkey” was in half of them! LOL!
5. Slides – “Side? Side?” This is another thing I get asked about on a daily basis – she loves going on our little slide we bought her recently. Even better – she loves the big kid slides at the playgrounds we go to. I swear, this kid has no fear!
Mommies obsessions:
1. Acadia - let's be honest, I've devoted a whole blog to my girl, I have to be just a little bit obsessed. (Ummm…I’m just going to have to steal your answer on this, Meghan – I couldn’t have said it better myself!)
2. Matt – If he only knew the amount of times I thought about him throughout the day! I like him.
3. Taking pictures- I wasn’t into photography before I had Acadia, but after having her and starting the blog, I take pictures daily!
4. Christmas music- Ok, breath….go ahead, you can say it….. “My name is Jennifer and I’m addicted to Christmas music.” I’ve been playing it for weeks now and my sister has made fun of me more times than I care to remember. I don’t care. I love Christmas!
5. Blogging- I am surprised at how much I love blogging. It started out as a way for me to update my family with things going on with Acadia and has expanded to an on-line diary for me. It’s now a huge part of my life and I truly enjoy it!
There. Now that I've been tagged, I'll tag the following to tell us about your obsessions:
Alissa, Holly, Kyler, LeeAnn and Melissa
OBSESSED!
I was “tagged” by Meghan for this “obsession” post. Acadia has definitely hit the age where she is obsessed about certain things, so this is a perfect way to document what she’s been into lately!
Acadia's latest Obsessions, at 20 months old:
1. Elmo – There is no other way to say it. She’s obsessed. I made the mistake of renting an Elmo video at the library about a month ago and she’s been obsessed ever since. Before, she really like him. Now? Obsessed. She asks for Elmo about 10 times a day, and I have to distract her with other things so that I’m not playing the darn movie every day.
2. Blankey – My Aunt Mimi sewed Acadia a quilt for Christmas last year. Since then, she has slept with it every night, but it hasn’t been until the past couple of months that she asks for it during the day and wraps herself up in it constantly. When we go places, you can usually find “blankey” tagging along.
3. Food – If I had a dollar for every time she asked for a “cack” (snack), I would be rich. And I don’t think I’ve ever eaten anything without her running up to me and asking, “Bite? Pease? Bite? Pease?”
4. Monkey – I don’t remember if we bought her a stuffed monkey or if it was a gift, but she’s obsessed with her monkey! She brings him everywhere with her – if you remember our family portraits taken this past September, “monkey” was in half of them! LOL!
5. Slides – “Side? Side?” This is another thing I get asked about on a daily basis – she loves going on our little slide we bought her recently. Even better – she loves the big kid slides at the playgrounds we go to. I swear, this kid has no fear!
Mommies obsessions:
1. Acadia - let's be honest, I've devoted a whole blog to my girl, I have to be just a little bit obsessed. (Ummm…I’m just going to have to steal your answer on this, Meghan – I couldn’t have said it better myself!)
2. Matt – If he only knew the amount of times I thought about him throughout the day! I like him.
3. Taking pictures- I wasn’t into photography before I had Acadia, but after having her and starting the blog, I take pictures daily!
4. Christmas music- Ok, breath….go ahead, you can say it….. “My name is Jennifer and I’m addicted to Christmas music.” I’ve been playing it for weeks now and my sister has made fun of me more times than I care to remember. I don’t care. I love Christmas!
5. Blogging- I am surprised at how much I love blogging. It started out as a way for me to update my family with things going on with Acadia and has expanded to an on-line diary for me. It’s now a huge part of my life and I truly enjoy it!
There. Now that I've been tagged, I'll tag the following to tell us about your obsessions:
Alissa, Holly, Kyler, LeeAnn and Melissa
Monday, December 1, 2008
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
To get Acadia accustomed to Christmas and everything that comes along with it - Santa, presents, a Christmas tree, reindeer, etc. - I am reading a new Christmas book to her every day from now until Christmas. I went to the library today to get a bunch of books to last us a week, and once they have been read, I will keep them out for her to look at.
Today, we read "My First Christmas Board Book" which was really cute!
I remember Monday
I remember...giving you your first bath after you came home from the hospital. I was so nervous I was going to break one of your fingers off or worse! We had to do a bit of a dry bath because of your umbilical cord, so we put you in the tub and used wash clothes to pat you with soap and water. You cried the whole time because you were freezing cold! (For the record, it was only a little bit funny...) After you were done, I wrapped you up nice in warm in one of your baby blankets. At the time, I thought you would never "fit" into your blankets - they were huge on you! We've come a long way since then, and don't worry - I'm no longer worried about breaking your fingers off when bathing you! LOL!
Some time off
As you have probably noticed, I took a bit of a vacation from blogging during the holiday. It was nice to spend some time with family and friends, although it's always sad that long weekends FLY by!
Here are some updates:
~We went to my Aunt Mimi's for Thanksgiving and ate and ate and ate!! Acadia passed on the turkey and chose cookies instead! (Not a bad choice, if you ask me!)
~On Friday, my mom, sister, Aunt Brenda and I did our annual luncheon downtown at the Church Street Tavern. My cousin Beth, from Boston, surprised Miche and I by joining us - it was SOO fun!!! She is the funniest and so beautiful - I always have fun with Beth! After lunch, we went to the candy store and to look for wedding dresses for Miche
~Saturday morning we went to Albany, NY to look for wedding dresses again. Miche found the most perfect dress!! It is absolutely beautiful and she looks stunning in it! I can't wait until August 8th!
~Yesterday we had a pretty lazy day in the morning then went to my sister in law's house for a Thanksgiving dinner. Since we were at my family's house for Thanksgiving, Matt's family wanted to do another Thanksgiving with us there.
~Today was super productive - I dropped Acadia off at day care, then ran home to send out our Christmas cards, throw in a load of laundry, returned an outfit for Acadia and picked up some new snow pants, made another return at Michaels, ran to the grocery store, picked up some Christmas books and movies at the local library, visited my cousin Kirstin and picked up the wreath we ordered from her, finished our Christmas shopping and came home to do more laundry!
Now, I'm tired and ready to put Acadia down for the night, have some dinner with Matti and relax!
Here are some updates:
~We went to my Aunt Mimi's for Thanksgiving and ate and ate and ate!! Acadia passed on the turkey and chose cookies instead! (Not a bad choice, if you ask me!)
~On Friday, my mom, sister, Aunt Brenda and I did our annual luncheon downtown at the Church Street Tavern. My cousin Beth, from Boston, surprised Miche and I by joining us - it was SOO fun!!! She is the funniest and so beautiful - I always have fun with Beth! After lunch, we went to the candy store and to look for wedding dresses for Miche
~Saturday morning we went to Albany, NY to look for wedding dresses again. Miche found the most perfect dress!! It is absolutely beautiful and she looks stunning in it! I can't wait until August 8th!
~Yesterday we had a pretty lazy day in the morning then went to my sister in law's house for a Thanksgiving dinner. Since we were at my family's house for Thanksgiving, Matt's family wanted to do another Thanksgiving with us there.
~Today was super productive - I dropped Acadia off at day care, then ran home to send out our Christmas cards, throw in a load of laundry, returned an outfit for Acadia and picked up some new snow pants, made another return at Michaels, ran to the grocery store, picked up some Christmas books and movies at the local library, visited my cousin Kirstin and picked up the wreath we ordered from her, finished our Christmas shopping and came home to do more laundry!
Now, I'm tired and ready to put Acadia down for the night, have some dinner with Matti and relax!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I hope you all have a wonderful day...we are headed to my aunt's house this afternoon for some yummy food, drinks, and of course, a little laughter...have a happy Thanksgiving! xo
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Happy birthday Uncle Jimmy!
Jimmy ~ You are seriously the best uncle Acadia could ever have....you are so natural with her and I love, love, love seeing the way she reacts when she sees you. You and "Auntie Sissy" are on quite a pedestal with that girl :) Have a happy birthday!!
Love,
M, J & A
Love,
M, J & A
Bookgroup
I have been in an amazing book group for 3 years, now, and I've been meaning to share with you some of our picks. I am always looking for a book recommendation and am curious as to what others are reading, so I thought, Why not just share our books once a month?
A small overview of our book group: We meet once a month over wine, cheese and dinner to discuss the book. At the end of book group, after we are stuffed from dessert, we rate the book on a scale of 1-10 (10 being highest).
A small overview of our book group: We meet once a month over wine, cheese and dinner to discuss the book. At the end of book group, after we are stuffed from dessert, we rate the book on a scale of 1-10 (10 being highest).
The November book was Pat Conroy's My Losing Season. I have realized as I'm typing this that this month isn't the best month for me to start sharing our book group reads, as I didn't read this book! LOL! The month slipped away from me and I never went out to buy it. In any case, it got a rating of 6.19 and the discussion last night was great!
Baby Paradee
We had a doctor's appointment yesterday and heard the heartbeat again! Is there a better sound in the world? I think not. The baby sounds good and I feel great - things are moving along, and May will be here before we know it! We can't wait :)
Sunday, November 23, 2008
I remember Monday
I remember...nursing you in the very beginning. I knew I wanted to nurse, but also knew I wouldn't beat myself up if it didn't work out for either of us. Going into it, I had the "I'll give it a shot" attitude and knew that formula would be a backup plan, and one that I was absolutely fine with.
Oh my. I had no idea how much I would love nursing. From the second day you were born, I didn't have any problems with you latching on - no pain, etc. involved for me, and it just seemed easy from day one. What an empowering thing it was to be able to provide you with this type of nourishment. I was simply amazed at how much I love it, and how much closer it brought us together.
I would stare down at your little face and take in your eyes, checks, nose, lips...I would stare and stare until my neck would start to hurt. I loved sitting in our room in the rocking chair your grandma bought for us and rocked with you while I nursed. We would stare at each other for literally hours a day while I nursed....I had this feeling in my heart for you that you will not be able to understand until you have a daughter of your own. I have so many wonderful memories from the past 19 months of your life, but nursing you will always be one of my most fondest memory...
Oh my. I had no idea how much I would love nursing. From the second day you were born, I didn't have any problems with you latching on - no pain, etc. involved for me, and it just seemed easy from day one. What an empowering thing it was to be able to provide you with this type of nourishment. I was simply amazed at how much I love it, and how much closer it brought us together.
I would stare down at your little face and take in your eyes, checks, nose, lips...I would stare and stare until my neck would start to hurt. I loved sitting in our room in the rocking chair your grandma bought for us and rocked with you while I nursed. We would stare at each other for literally hours a day while I nursed....I had this feeling in my heart for you that you will not be able to understand until you have a daughter of your own. I have so many wonderful memories from the past 19 months of your life, but nursing you will always be one of my most fondest memory...
I feel....
rested! Oh my gosh - for the very first time since Acadia was born, I seriously feel completely rested! Yesterday was my day to sleep in (Matt and I alternate - I sleep in on Sat and he sleeps in on Sun) and I slept in until 10am! That never, ever happens - I think once your used to getting up at a certain time, your internal alarm clock wakes you up at that time every day.
We had an awesome day yesterday and got so much done around the house. I even wrapped all my Christmas presents! Then, last night we went on a double date with Lindsey and her husband Dave. Lindsey and Matt have known each other since they were kids, but this is the first time we have actually hung out with them. We went to Mexicali and had SO much fun! We ended up staying 2 1/2 hours just talking and laughing - they are awesome. Miche and Jimmy watched Acadia overnight, which was really cool - thanks guys!!! So that means that this am was my my second day in a row sleeping in until 10am :) I haven't done that in years!
I am headed over to Miche's soon for lunch and can't wait to see my girl. I break is always nice, but then I end up missing her like crazy! I hope you all had a good weekend!
We had an awesome day yesterday and got so much done around the house. I even wrapped all my Christmas presents! Then, last night we went on a double date with Lindsey and her husband Dave. Lindsey and Matt have known each other since they were kids, but this is the first time we have actually hung out with them. We went to Mexicali and had SO much fun! We ended up staying 2 1/2 hours just talking and laughing - they are awesome. Miche and Jimmy watched Acadia overnight, which was really cool - thanks guys!!! So that means that this am was my my second day in a row sleeping in until 10am :) I haven't done that in years!
I am headed over to Miche's soon for lunch and can't wait to see my girl. I break is always nice, but then I end up missing her like crazy! I hope you all had a good weekend!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Snow!
It snowed here for the first time this year a few days ago and it was so exciting to see Acadia's reaction - she was so excited! :)
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
18 month appointment
We had Acadia's 18 month appointment this morning - I just love our pediatrician!! He's so awesome and I think Matt and I both look forward to our appointments and being able to chat with him. He always takes his time to answer all our questions, and is just a super nice guy!
Some updates:
~Acadia is 19 1/2 months old
~Height is 33 1/4 inches (75th %) and her weight is 20 pounds (4th %)
~She got her second chicken pox vaccine today
Things we talked about at the appointment:
~She has had a red eye (on the bottom of her eye on the skin) for a couple of months. We went in last month for eye drops. Brad gave us an ointment today that will hopefully help. He said her eye was nothing to worry about and that sometimes children have sensitive eyes/skin and it could take a couple of months to go back to a normal color
~She hasn't been eating that well for the past few weeks, ever since her last cold. We asked Brad if we should be giving vitamins, and he said not to worry - he very rarely recommends vitamins, as normally children get what they need from the food they eat. He also said kids go through phases where they will eat more some weeks/months and eat less during other weeks/months
~We give snacks twice a day - in the morning and the afternoon, after her nap. Sometimes she asks for snacks in between, and I was unsure if she was asking because she was really hungry, or bored. Brad said that kids her age don't ask for snacks for any other reason than they are hungry, and that it's ok to give her snacks if she asks for them
~We asked about transitioning her into her new room. (When the baby gets here, he/she will go into Acadia's nursery, and Acadia will move down the hall into her "big girl room") Brad said the sooner the better to make that transition. We told him we were planning on doing it next month and he said that was perfect. We were also going to transition her into a toddler bed, and he said he would wait until she was closer to her 2nd birthday.
~We asked about getting her ready to welcome her baby sibling into the family, and he told us the more we talk about the baby, the better. To tell Acadia that the baby is in mommy's belly, to get her involved in getting the nursery ready, and when the baby is born, to have Acadia help out - getting diapers for mommy and daddy, wipes, etc.
~We asked about discipline, and Brad said that redirection was the best tactic at this age, as well as ignoring the tantrums. He said that toddlers throw tantrums to get a reaction from their parents, and it's best to walk away, not react to their tantrum, and give them space. Then come back after a bit and redirect.
Some updates:
~Acadia is 19 1/2 months old
~Height is 33 1/4 inches (75th %) and her weight is 20 pounds (4th %)
~She got her second chicken pox vaccine today
Things we talked about at the appointment:
~She has had a red eye (on the bottom of her eye on the skin) for a couple of months. We went in last month for eye drops. Brad gave us an ointment today that will hopefully help. He said her eye was nothing to worry about and that sometimes children have sensitive eyes/skin and it could take a couple of months to go back to a normal color
~She hasn't been eating that well for the past few weeks, ever since her last cold. We asked Brad if we should be giving vitamins, and he said not to worry - he very rarely recommends vitamins, as normally children get what they need from the food they eat. He also said kids go through phases where they will eat more some weeks/months and eat less during other weeks/months
~We give snacks twice a day - in the morning and the afternoon, after her nap. Sometimes she asks for snacks in between, and I was unsure if she was asking because she was really hungry, or bored. Brad said that kids her age don't ask for snacks for any other reason than they are hungry, and that it's ok to give her snacks if she asks for them
~We asked about transitioning her into her new room. (When the baby gets here, he/she will go into Acadia's nursery, and Acadia will move down the hall into her "big girl room") Brad said the sooner the better to make that transition. We told him we were planning on doing it next month and he said that was perfect. We were also going to transition her into a toddler bed, and he said he would wait until she was closer to her 2nd birthday.
~We asked about getting her ready to welcome her baby sibling into the family, and he told us the more we talk about the baby, the better. To tell Acadia that the baby is in mommy's belly, to get her involved in getting the nursery ready, and when the baby is born, to have Acadia help out - getting diapers for mommy and daddy, wipes, etc.
~We asked about discipline, and Brad said that redirection was the best tactic at this age, as well as ignoring the tantrums. He said that toddlers throw tantrums to get a reaction from their parents, and it's best to walk away, not react to their tantrum, and give them space. Then come back after a bit and redirect.
TFT - Holidays
When Matt and I first started dating, we spent every holiday with both sides of the family. This means that for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day and the 4th of July, we were going to Matt's family, my dad's side of the family and my mom's side of the family. My mom said to my during one holiday a few years into our relationship, "Do you realize that you and Matt fight every single holiday?" I tried to argue with her, then realized that she was right. We would always be late leaving the first party and make the second party annoyed, because we were late for their party. Either we would hold up dinner, opening up presents, etc. and it would be frustrating for our families. On the way from one house to the other, Matt and I would be fighting and arguing - "We should have left a half hour ago! My family is waiting for us!" "I know, but my family didn't want us to leave and I wanted my aunt to finish the story she was telling me." Seriously. It was so stressful, I can't even explain. We ended up not having fun, not speaking to each other half the time and couldn't wait for the holidays to be over with.
Then, a few years ago, we decided to do what my mom's side of the family has been doing for quite some time now - the infamous "every other holiday". We decided that we would alternate spending Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter with our families. My family, having been through this already were fine - it would mean less fighting between Matt and I, and we would be able to actually enjoy our holidays. My inlaws, who had never had to part with any family members for the holidays didn't take it so well, but are getting better over the years.
Now, especially, that we have Acadia and another baby on the way, it is even more important to us that we do every other holiday. We don't ever want our kids to have the stress we had, and to have to run from house to house, just to be exhausted at the end of the day. Now when I miss Thanksgiving dinner with my family, I miss it. No big deal - I'll see them next year. When I miss Christmas, we'll make it up, so we can exchange presents, but Easter is the same as Thanksgiving - we'll see them the following year. It is heaven. It is so relaxing and we really, really enjoy each other, our extended families and holidays. I am especially looking forward to the holidays this year, because Acadia is at such a fun age. It is totally different, now as a mom, seeing the holidays, food and presents through her eyes - it's magical!!
TFT - What do you do for the holidays?
Then, a few years ago, we decided to do what my mom's side of the family has been doing for quite some time now - the infamous "every other holiday". We decided that we would alternate spending Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter with our families. My family, having been through this already were fine - it would mean less fighting between Matt and I, and we would be able to actually enjoy our holidays. My inlaws, who had never had to part with any family members for the holidays didn't take it so well, but are getting better over the years.
Now, especially, that we have Acadia and another baby on the way, it is even more important to us that we do every other holiday. We don't ever want our kids to have the stress we had, and to have to run from house to house, just to be exhausted at the end of the day. Now when I miss Thanksgiving dinner with my family, I miss it. No big deal - I'll see them next year. When I miss Christmas, we'll make it up, so we can exchange presents, but Easter is the same as Thanksgiving - we'll see them the following year. It is heaven. It is so relaxing and we really, really enjoy each other, our extended families and holidays. I am especially looking forward to the holidays this year, because Acadia is at such a fun age. It is totally different, now as a mom, seeing the holidays, food and presents through her eyes - it's magical!!
TFT - What do you do for the holidays?
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The wheels on the bus
I got this craft idea from my friend Cindy, and Acadia loved it!! As soon as I started cutting out the bus, she started saying, "Bus momma! Bus!" I cut everything out and she used the gluestick to glue on all the pieces. She had so much fun and it was adorable to hear her repeating "bus" when working on her project!
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