Please forgive me for not posting as often. You should come over and baby sit so I can have some time to blog and upload pictures. LOL.
Love Always,
Chris (Supermom)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
12 days too long
Ok...it's been a while, I know. I keep getting requests to update, so here we go. Bobby is still 9 years old. He starts school soon, like really soon. He will be a fourth grader this year. I know I say that time flies, but in all honesty it REALLY flies. Juliana is now 16 months. Her personality is shining through. She's learning how to talk more. She says Bobby (Bob-um), Daddy (Dad-um), baby (ummm...it sounds like baby), and Mom (Mum). She is in love with her brother and baby sister. There has been a few times that she's hurt herself and she's calling out for Bobby to come make her feel better. I love that. I love that he comes running to help her like he's her knight in shining armor. She tries, and almost succeeds, in smothering her baby sister...with kisses of course. If Baby Baby is within reach, you better believe that Juliana is trying to rock her, feed her, kiss her, hug her, and I have even seen her try to pick her up. It's the sweetest thing. I really hope these two like each other later on in life. Baby Baby is 4 months old, almost 5. She just went to the doctor and weighed in at 12.7lbs and is 24 inches long. She is growing beautifully and there are no concerns regarding her growth at this time. The doctor says she is still on the small side, but she's consistent. She may just be petite, like her mom. Ok, ok...I'm just kidding.
My mom ended up taking Bobby and Juju with her to Mexico. It was bittersweet to not have them here. Robert and I needed the break, but the house was almost too quiet. Baby Baby was basking in the attention. All that was owed to her from her sister stealing it was paid back in those 12 days. Juliana is quite the attention hog.
You would have thought that Robert and I would have been taking advantage those 12 days and being active, but it felt good to just stay home. My mom said Juliana wouldn't leave her side and made everyday tasks difficult. Bobby had a blast because he had a little bit more freedom down there than he gets here. He came back determined to learn and speak Spanish fluently. We practice a lot more now. We did hang out with friends, but nothing serious. No serious, woooo hooo partying. Things are way different now with 3 kids. I don't like being away from home for too long. I feel as if I am missing things in their lives when I'm not with them. I rush home right after work and dread when I need to make a stop at the grocery store or something. I like time away, such as "me" time, or date nights with Robert, but 12 days with 2/3rds gone...wasn't as pleasant as I thought it would have been. Our lives are different now. Robert and I live, eat, and breathe family. We keep friends nearby who are like family to us. You would think I would be jumping at the opportunity to get out the house without the kids, but it's opposite. Watching my kids interact with one another makes my heart smile on a daily basis.
I know what everyone really wants is pictures. I'll get on it. I'd like to say CONGRATULATIONS to my cousin Linda on the birth of her baby, Isabella. She's just like me with 2 girls born within a year of each other. It's difficult, but fun at the same time. Good luck, Sema!
My mom ended up taking Bobby and Juju with her to Mexico. It was bittersweet to not have them here. Robert and I needed the break, but the house was almost too quiet. Baby Baby was basking in the attention. All that was owed to her from her sister stealing it was paid back in those 12 days. Juliana is quite the attention hog.
You would have thought that Robert and I would have been taking advantage those 12 days and being active, but it felt good to just stay home. My mom said Juliana wouldn't leave her side and made everyday tasks difficult. Bobby had a blast because he had a little bit more freedom down there than he gets here. He came back determined to learn and speak Spanish fluently. We practice a lot more now. We did hang out with friends, but nothing serious. No serious, woooo hooo partying. Things are way different now with 3 kids. I don't like being away from home for too long. I feel as if I am missing things in their lives when I'm not with them. I rush home right after work and dread when I need to make a stop at the grocery store or something. I like time away, such as "me" time, or date nights with Robert, but 12 days with 2/3rds gone...wasn't as pleasant as I thought it would have been. Our lives are different now. Robert and I live, eat, and breathe family. We keep friends nearby who are like family to us. You would think I would be jumping at the opportunity to get out the house without the kids, but it's opposite. Watching my kids interact with one another makes my heart smile on a daily basis.
I know what everyone really wants is pictures. I'll get on it. I'd like to say CONGRATULATIONS to my cousin Linda on the birth of her baby, Isabella. She's just like me with 2 girls born within a year of each other. It's difficult, but fun at the same time. Good luck, Sema!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
guilty relief
It's been a long time since I have posted anything. Things at home have gotten even busier. I returned to work without incident. I feel guilty saying it, but it's kind of like a relief. I miss my kids and I wish I could stay home and take care of them, but there is something about getting up, getting ready, putting on some make up and conversing with other people about different things. Going to work gives me a chance to remember that I am not just a mom. Often times we, as mothers, forget that. I have also started school. I am taking online classes at the University of Phoenix. That is something that I have wanted to do for a while. People have asked, "Why not wait until things get easier and you have more time?" Well, because with 3 kids I don't think things will get easier any time soon. No one ever really has "time", so I said, I might as well do it now. So far, things are going great! Bobby and Robert both hold the girls down while I'm "at school".
As far as a baby sitter, we were fortunate enough to have the owner of the house that we rent, Ana, come over and watch them. Bobby doesn't even have to leave. She was willing to keep them all here. She comes over 3 days out of the week. They stay in the comfort on their own home. I honestly thought she was going to quit after the first day. Baby baby is quite the cry baby. Ana has the experience and patience to deal with cry babies. I know this is temporary because she is looking for real work. In the mean time I will appreciate her and all she does! My mom also helps out by watching them on her days off. She barely gets any time to herself but is still willing to occupy her time with all 3 of her grandchildren. Makes me want more. I'm joking!!
Summertime is here and it feels like fall or spring. We have only had a handful of summer days. It hasn't given us a chance to take the kids places. It has been too chilly for Baby Baby to be out and about. Which reminds me...people who complain all winter long about how cold it is and then summer days with 90 degree heat come in and they complain that it's too hot don't make any sense to me. We have frigid, long, winters so we can appreciate hot, sunny, humid, summer days. If you don't like it, I suggest moving out of the Midwest!
All my kids are healthy and growing. Baby Baby is already 3 months old! Time is just passing us by.
Oh! Before I forget, I would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Jen and Stan on their brand spanking new baby boy, Henry! He is so cute and hopefully my daughters will be able to have a playmate.
As far as a baby sitter, we were fortunate enough to have the owner of the house that we rent, Ana, come over and watch them. Bobby doesn't even have to leave. She was willing to keep them all here. She comes over 3 days out of the week. They stay in the comfort on their own home. I honestly thought she was going to quit after the first day. Baby baby is quite the cry baby. Ana has the experience and patience to deal with cry babies. I know this is temporary because she is looking for real work. In the mean time I will appreciate her and all she does! My mom also helps out by watching them on her days off. She barely gets any time to herself but is still willing to occupy her time with all 3 of her grandchildren. Makes me want more. I'm joking!!
Summertime is here and it feels like fall or spring. We have only had a handful of summer days. It hasn't given us a chance to take the kids places. It has been too chilly for Baby Baby to be out and about. Which reminds me...people who complain all winter long about how cold it is and then summer days with 90 degree heat come in and they complain that it's too hot don't make any sense to me. We have frigid, long, winters so we can appreciate hot, sunny, humid, summer days. If you don't like it, I suggest moving out of the Midwest!
All my kids are healthy and growing. Baby Baby is already 3 months old! Time is just passing us by.
Oh! Before I forget, I would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Jen and Stan on their brand spanking new baby boy, Henry! He is so cute and hopefully my daughters will be able to have a playmate.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
it's almost that time
June 17th today or at least for a little longer it is. The point is- is that it's almost the 23rd. I have found a sitter, actually my mother in law found her. Her name is Rosi and she's her neighbor. She will be taking care of my two little ones. My mother in law assures me that she is a good person and that my girls are in good hands. I hope so. If anything were to happen to my girls (God forbid) someone will be hurt badly. I trust my mother in laws judgement so I'm sure everything will work out. Plus, she's right next door and Robert or any family member can stop by and check in on them.
So, Alisia is now 2 and a half months old. For her 2 month check up she weighed 9.5 lbs and was 22 inches long. My we have come a long way from her teeny tiny 5.11 lbs at birth. She is still small but growing and gaining weight beautifully. That was the docs main concern. Her diet consists of nothing but breast milk. I learned at the doctor visit that although breast milk is the best thing for babies, they lack vitamin D. She gave me some in liquid form that I'm supposed to give her daily, but it's harder than it seems. She spits it ALL out. I don't give her a bottle unless we go somewhere or I leave for a few hours. I hardly ever leave the house. With two small children by the time I get ready to leave on my own, I'm beat. It's a hard job!
Juliana is also growing. We don't think that this girl will ever lose her appetite. She's a serious fan of eating and she will let you know it. She is such a good girl and melts my hearts. I'm sure gonna miss her when I go back to work. I am already looking forward to my days off. Her vocabulary is expanding. She says Bobby and it sounds like Bob-hmm. She loves her baby sister so much she tries to smother her. This morning she wanted to be so close to her she sat on her face. Of course it wasn't for long. I grabbed her before there was any damage. Alisia just laid there stunned.
Bobby is out of school for summer break and he loves being able to sleep in. That won't last much longer because come Tuesday he will be staying with my brother during the day. He has he option of spending the night to avoid getting up early in the morning. I'm sure he will take that. I have to wait to start working again to enroll him in anything because we are on a super tight budget. He wants to take swimming classes. My mom wants to take him and Juju to Mexico for 2 weeks. I hope I am able to send them along. I want them to spend time with my Grandparents.
Oh! I know...I know... Pictures. Got it. I will do that tomorrow because this supermom has to go to bed.
So, Alisia is now 2 and a half months old. For her 2 month check up she weighed 9.5 lbs and was 22 inches long. My we have come a long way from her teeny tiny 5.11 lbs at birth. She is still small but growing and gaining weight beautifully. That was the docs main concern. Her diet consists of nothing but breast milk. I learned at the doctor visit that although breast milk is the best thing for babies, they lack vitamin D. She gave me some in liquid form that I'm supposed to give her daily, but it's harder than it seems. She spits it ALL out. I don't give her a bottle unless we go somewhere or I leave for a few hours. I hardly ever leave the house. With two small children by the time I get ready to leave on my own, I'm beat. It's a hard job!
Juliana is also growing. We don't think that this girl will ever lose her appetite. She's a serious fan of eating and she will let you know it. She is such a good girl and melts my hearts. I'm sure gonna miss her when I go back to work. I am already looking forward to my days off. Her vocabulary is expanding. She says Bobby and it sounds like Bob-hmm. She loves her baby sister so much she tries to smother her. This morning she wanted to be so close to her she sat on her face. Of course it wasn't for long. I grabbed her before there was any damage. Alisia just laid there stunned.
Bobby is out of school for summer break and he loves being able to sleep in. That won't last much longer because come Tuesday he will be staying with my brother during the day. He has he option of spending the night to avoid getting up early in the morning. I'm sure he will take that. I have to wait to start working again to enroll him in anything because we are on a super tight budget. He wants to take swimming classes. My mom wants to take him and Juju to Mexico for 2 weeks. I hope I am able to send them along. I want them to spend time with my Grandparents.
Oh! I know...I know... Pictures. Got it. I will do that tomorrow because this supermom has to go to bed.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
any suggestions?
Today is May 26th. I am supposed to return to work on June 23rd. I am seriously thinking of going AWOL. Who wants to go back to work after spending time at home with their 2 little babies?? I sure don't. I like staying home because then I see everything my daughters do instead of hearing about it or getting a phone call. Juliana is slowly learning more words and she's even devoloped an evil laugh. It's the funniest thing when she's waking up and "talking" to herself and then I hear "AH AH AH AHHHH". She sounds like The Count from Sesame Street. My baby baby, Alisia, is staying up longer now during the day and sleeping longer through the night (thank God!). I can't believe that 8 weeks ago she only weighed 5 lbs 11 ounces. She is really growing fast.
I have about a month left. I am not counting down the days and I would like to know if there is a way to slow down time. If anybody out there has any suggestions, please let me know.
P.S. The only way I'd be able to stay home is if I won the lottery and I am yet to buy a ticket.
I have about a month left. I am not counting down the days and I would like to know if there is a way to slow down time. If anybody out there has any suggestions, please let me know.
P.S. The only way I'd be able to stay home is if I won the lottery and I am yet to buy a ticket.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES
Getting ready to go.
Sisters sleeping.
Me and my beautiful daughter.
Where's Alisia?
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