Today Maddy and I are attempting to unplug. (See Jodie's grand plan here to find out more.) I will blog about our day on June 1. See you soon!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Unpluged
Today Maddy and I are attempting to unplug. (See Jodie's grand plan here to find out more.) I will blog about our day on June 1. See you soon!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Oh Olive
Today Kevin and I organized the junk we had piled in the basement during our move. This was a task I was not looking forward to. Needless to say it is done and Kevin and I are no worse for the wear. Although I think both of us want to hand our sweet kitty over to someone who doesn't have cardboard, or plastic or carpet in their home. Maybe a home made entirely out of concrete and granite?
A photo to remind me how cute she is, despite the mess we cleaned up this afternoon.
And for all you people who think dogs are the way to go because of this post, read this... Gina I feel your pain and I don't think either one of us are winners in the pet department today!
mg
A photo to remind me how cute she is, despite the mess we cleaned up this afternoon.And for all you people who think dogs are the way to go because of this post, read this... Gina I feel your pain and I don't think either one of us are winners in the pet department today!
mg
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Ice cubes
In my dreams, heaven is a place where I am always comfortable, happy, content and loved. There are also endless swimming pools, lots of Mexican food, chocolate and you never ever run out of ice cubes. I've talked about this love of ice before. It isn't a new thing and I don't think it will be changing any time soon.
During my first pregnancy my love of ice intensified... and I was pregnant mostly through the winter months. This time around I am going to be pretty huge come August (what were we thinking?!?!) So Kevin got me an incredible mother's day gift.
Do you see that? That is a little piece of heaven right in my own freezer! When we looked at the house the first time I was thrilled to see an ice maker! Little did we know that there was no line run for water and therefore it didn't run.
So for mother's day Kev hooked that baby up and after a couple of days (of pure torture, because you have to throw the first 48 hours of ice away just to be safe, argh) I can now have ice to my hearts content.
Although I still love the "tiny ice" you get here and here you will never hear me complain about my ice situation ever again. Oh, I know my husband loves me and boy does he know me well.
I should go... there is an ice water in my immediate future.
mg
During my first pregnancy my love of ice intensified... and I was pregnant mostly through the winter months. This time around I am going to be pretty huge come August (what were we thinking?!?!) So Kevin got me an incredible mother's day gift.
Do you see that? That is a little piece of heaven right in my own freezer! When we looked at the house the first time I was thrilled to see an ice maker! Little did we know that there was no line run for water and therefore it didn't run.
So for mother's day Kev hooked that baby up and after a couple of days (of pure torture, because you have to throw the first 48 hours of ice away just to be safe, argh) I can now have ice to my hearts content.
Although I still love the "tiny ice" you get here and here you will never hear me complain about my ice situation ever again. Oh, I know my husband loves me and boy does he know me well.
I should go... there is an ice water in my immediate future.
mg
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Hair days
Hello Monday... again.
Although I L.O.V.E. three day weekends, I have to say it has lost some luster as a {mostly} stay at home mom. Instead of feeling rested and relaxed I am kinda stressed out today because I feel like I have lost a day.
Today is Tuesday, but I honestly feel like it is a Monday, and then I remember that it isn't Monday, but Tuesday and I get all freaked out that I missed a day of my life when in reality I just ate my way through my actual Monday at not one but two great BBQs. (that was quite the sentence huh?)
Which reminds me, I need to find a better homemade pizza crust recipe. Our second BBQ of the day was at our friend Anna and Joe's house and they made us the best grilled pizza! They had two different crusts, and both were delicious. And two of the 4 pizza's had bacon on them. It was awesome. (Thanks Anna and Joe!)
So Friday, (and the real reason I started this blog post...) Madeline had the weirdest hair day. I should start this by saying I love my daughter's hair. My hair has been straight my entire life (or at least as much of it as I can remember). Not that I don't like my hair, I do, but the grass is always greener on the other person's head right? So when Madeline's hair started growing in and it was curly I was thrilled. She honestly has the best curls, and I love her hair after a bath. She has such tight ringlet curls they make me swoon.
Friday was no exception. Most of the day her hair was fine, but after her afternoon nap she had a clump right on top of her head that wouldn't lay down. Not having anywhere to be I wasn't too concerned with it, and I just let it go. Three hours after her nap this is what it looked like:
Hurricane Madeline!
You can see it a little better here:
She had a perfectly formed hurricane directly on top of her head. These photos where taken while sitting above her on some stairs.
Madeline has never had a hair cut and I am nervous about it. Not that I think she is going to freak out, but I am worried I am. I don't want to cut those curls off just to be left with straight hair. Although they are pretty tight curls on the ends, the more her hair grows in, the straighter it seems to be. I don't want to cut those baby curls and loose my baby girl! She is getting so big and a hair cut is just another milestone in her growth.
I know we are getting ready to welcome #2, but I am just not sure how I feel about losing my first baby to the grips of childhood. She has already begun asserting her independence and informing us that she can do things on her own. I am afraid that if I set her in that chair and they snip those curls from her neck I won't be able to see any of my baby left. I guess I will still have her chubby legs and arms, but even that is only for a few more months I am afraid.
My brother in law is getting married at the end of July. I know that I should have her hair cut before then. I just don't know that I am emotionally ready.
mg
Although I L.O.V.E. three day weekends, I have to say it has lost some luster as a {mostly} stay at home mom. Instead of feeling rested and relaxed I am kinda stressed out today because I feel like I have lost a day.
Today is Tuesday, but I honestly feel like it is a Monday, and then I remember that it isn't Monday, but Tuesday and I get all freaked out that I missed a day of my life when in reality I just ate my way through my actual Monday at not one but two great BBQs. (that was quite the sentence huh?)
Which reminds me, I need to find a better homemade pizza crust recipe. Our second BBQ of the day was at our friend Anna and Joe's house and they made us the best grilled pizza! They had two different crusts, and both were delicious. And two of the 4 pizza's had bacon on them. It was awesome. (Thanks Anna and Joe!)
So Friday, (and the real reason I started this blog post...) Madeline had the weirdest hair day. I should start this by saying I love my daughter's hair. My hair has been straight my entire life (or at least as much of it as I can remember). Not that I don't like my hair, I do, but the grass is always greener on the other person's head right? So when Madeline's hair started growing in and it was curly I was thrilled. She honestly has the best curls, and I love her hair after a bath. She has such tight ringlet curls they make me swoon.
Friday was no exception. Most of the day her hair was fine, but after her afternoon nap she had a clump right on top of her head that wouldn't lay down. Not having anywhere to be I wasn't too concerned with it, and I just let it go. Three hours after her nap this is what it looked like:
Hurricane Madeline!You can see it a little better here:
She had a perfectly formed hurricane directly on top of her head. These photos where taken while sitting above her on some stairs.Madeline has never had a hair cut and I am nervous about it. Not that I think she is going to freak out, but I am worried I am. I don't want to cut those curls off just to be left with straight hair. Although they are pretty tight curls on the ends, the more her hair grows in, the straighter it seems to be. I don't want to cut those baby curls and loose my baby girl! She is getting so big and a hair cut is just another milestone in her growth.
I know we are getting ready to welcome #2, but I am just not sure how I feel about losing my first baby to the grips of childhood. She has already begun asserting her independence and informing us that she can do things on her own. I am afraid that if I set her in that chair and they snip those curls from her neck I won't be able to see any of my baby left. I guess I will still have her chubby legs and arms, but even that is only for a few more months I am afraid.
My brother in law is getting married at the end of July. I know that I should have her hair cut before then. I just don't know that I am emotionally ready.
mg
Friday, May 22, 2009
So Much Better
More photos from our time outside last night.
Music: "So Much Better" performed by Rockapella
Today Madeline and I went to the park with some friends and had a fantastic time walking and playing around the lake there. I expected her to crash in the car but she talked to me the whole way home about how much fun she had at the park and our trip to the airport to drop off my Grandma (aka. Ma) this morning. She has been so much fun lately! She is such a doll. We got home ate lunch and now she is napping, and so should I! Off I go!
mg
Music: "So Much Better" performed by Rockapella
Today Madeline and I went to the park with some friends and had a fantastic time walking and playing around the lake there. I expected her to crash in the car but she talked to me the whole way home about how much fun she had at the park and our trip to the airport to drop off my Grandma (aka. Ma) this morning. She has been so much fun lately! She is such a doll. We got home ate lunch and now she is napping, and so should I! Off I go!
mg
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Joy.
Would you like to know what the happiest 2 year old girl in the world was doing tonight?
Playing in her big back yard with water and her daddy!
Do you see that smile? Oh, my stars how I love that girl!
More from our backyard playtime tomorrow... now I am off to bed!
mg
Playing in her big back yard with water and her daddy!Do you see that smile? Oh, my stars how I love that girl!
More from our backyard playtime tomorrow... now I am off to bed!
mg
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sorry to keep you in the dark...
I don't like keeping secrets, but sometimes a girl has to do what a girl has to do. Tonight is the night I come clean.
Kevin and I have had a big 5 years.
In 2003:
We bought our first house.
In 2004:
We got engaged.
We got married!
In 2006:
I graduated with a masters degree.
In 2007:
We had a baby... and what an adorable baby she is!
And:
We made Ms. Madeline a big sister.
Meet #2.
Yes, we are calling this little one #2 (kinda like this clip from Scrubs.)
Kevin and I have had a big 5 years.
In 2003:
We bought our first house.In 2004:
We got engaged.In 2005:
We got married!In 2006:
I graduated with a masters degree.In 2007:
We had a baby... and what an adorable baby she is!In 2008:
Honestly, not a lot happened in 2008.
But I have a feeling 2009 will make up for that.
But I have a feeling 2009 will make up for that.
In 2009:
We moved out of our first house and into our second... and hopefully last (at least for the foreseeable future!)
We moved out of our first house and into our second... and hopefully last (at least for the foreseeable future!)
And:
We made Ms. Madeline a big sister.
Meet #2.Yes, we are calling this little one #2 (kinda like this clip from Scrubs.)
Like last time, we are not finding out the sex of this little nugget who we will officially meet in mid-October.
We found out #2 was joining our family the EXACT SAME DAY we found out we had gotten the new house. Our first OB appointment was on the day we closed on the new house. I'd say the two go hand in hand.
I have been feeling like crap. (Thanks for asking.) I had morning (noon and night) sickness with Madeline for the first 5 almost 6 months. I was hoping for an early reprieve this time around. I am feeling better than I was, but not 100% ok yet, and I am 4 months along. I also am very glad that Madeline is an excellent sleeper, because I have been taking naps along with her whenever I can. Hence the house is not yet unpacked :)
We are totally excited and of course scared. Life with two is going to be a change. But we have until October to prepare. Any advice on dealing with #2 please pass it along.
mg
We found out #2 was joining our family the EXACT SAME DAY we found out we had gotten the new house. Our first OB appointment was on the day we closed on the new house. I'd say the two go hand in hand.
I have been feeling like crap. (Thanks for asking.) I had morning (noon and night) sickness with Madeline for the first 5 almost 6 months. I was hoping for an early reprieve this time around. I am feeling better than I was, but not 100% ok yet, and I am 4 months along. I also am very glad that Madeline is an excellent sleeper, because I have been taking naps along with her whenever I can. Hence the house is not yet unpacked :)
We are totally excited and of course scared. Life with two is going to be a change. But we have until October to prepare. Any advice on dealing with #2 please pass it along.
mg
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