Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Totally Content.
What an amazing day!
It started this morning when Gracie and I boarded a train in Mason to go meet Curious George. It was just under a 2 hour event, and was filled with Gracie laughter! She loved every moment of it. Afterward we had lunch at my all time favorite restaurant, and hit up Jungle Jim's to stock up on coffees, vegetarian"meats" and dried fruits. When we got back into town Gracie went to Gemma and Poppy's, and I went to dinner and a Dragon's game with Brian. Everything today was so much fun!
From the time I woke up this morning, until now as I am moments away from crawling into bed, I've been smiling.
I'd say with the start of summer, things are looking up again!
It started this morning when Gracie and I boarded a train in Mason to go meet Curious George. It was just under a 2 hour event, and was filled with Gracie laughter! She loved every moment of it. Afterward we had lunch at my all time favorite restaurant, and hit up Jungle Jim's to stock up on coffees, vegetarian"meats" and dried fruits. When we got back into town Gracie went to Gemma and Poppy's, and I went to dinner and a Dragon's game with Brian. Everything today was so much fun!
From the time I woke up this morning, until now as I am moments away from crawling into bed, I've been smiling.
I'd say with the start of summer, things are looking up again!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day 2009
Gracie loves me. Really, she does. So much in fact that while I worked yesterday she went with Poppy and bought me presents. Accordingly, for Mother's Day today, I got some lovely roses, a set of drill bits, and tickets to see Thomas the Train live. I am the luckiest Mommy ever!
... Really, I feel like I am though. I got the biggest hug ever as she presented them the morning and the cutest " I love you Mommy" I had ever, ever heard. And though, flowers aside, the gifts were a tad bit unusual I love, love, love my Daddy for even thinking of picking something up for me!
It was a good day.
... Really, I feel like I am though. I got the biggest hug ever as she presented them the morning and the cutest " I love you Mommy" I had ever, ever heard. And though, flowers aside, the gifts were a tad bit unusual I love, love, love my Daddy for even thinking of picking something up for me!
It was a good day.
Celebrating at Bounce U today.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
But Until Then...
Gracie turned two last month. Officially gone are her baby days, I'm now a mommy to a little girl! Truthfully, it still hasn't really set in. Habit still leads me to the baby section at Gymboree, and I constantly have to remind myself to let her try things on her own! It's unreal to me how fast time has gone by. Somehow, in what seems like no time at all, the helpless infant I first held in my arms has matured into an independent child. She's no longer 7 pounds and looking to me for everything, she's now a little girl three times that size, who knows it all, and is making her own mark on the world!
Everyday brings something new. Sometimes it's a joyful addition, like a new word or the mastering of a simple life skill, other times it's a challenge, like excessive use of the word no, or a skinned up knee. Regardless of the specifics each day holds -- they are all amazing. So many times I have looked at Gracie and thought that life can't get any better -- but it always does. Each night when I tuck her in I think "I couldn't love this child any more," but by the next night, I always do. What I need to do is measure life in those bed time moments -- then for sure I would keep up with her age!
Every stage Gracie has gone through so far has come with its own set of challenges and delights. One thing has remained constant -- they've always brought more smiles then the one before. Though a large part of me is sad knowing that I am now past the babyhood of my little girl I couldn't be more excited for all the wonderful things I know this coming year has in store!
Everyday brings something new. Sometimes it's a joyful addition, like a new word or the mastering of a simple life skill, other times it's a challenge, like excessive use of the word no, or a skinned up knee. Regardless of the specifics each day holds -- they are all amazing. So many times I have looked at Gracie and thought that life can't get any better -- but it always does. Each night when I tuck her in I think "I couldn't love this child any more," but by the next night, I always do. What I need to do is measure life in those bed time moments -- then for sure I would keep up with her age!
Every stage Gracie has gone through so far has come with its own set of challenges and delights. One thing has remained constant -- they've always brought more smiles then the one before. Though a large part of me is sad knowing that I am now past the babyhood of my little girl I couldn't be more excited for all the wonderful things I know this coming year has in store!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Spring Time
As holidays draw near, or stress intensifies, I generally find myself writing here.
I’m late on both counts – life has been crazy.
Mom was released from the hospital Saturday after a nearly two week stay for a cosmetic procedure that was supposed to be “same day.” Things with my mom are never that simple. She had complications with blood loss and infection. Despite being home now, she still requires a lot of care. She has a PIC line in her and receives IV antibiotics through it twice a day. Thank god for home health care – the nurses are a god send! The nurses have also reshaped Gracie’s career goals. My child, who previously wanted to be a doughnut, has now settled on a future career as a nurse. She practices on her baby dolls and reports that through her stethoscope she hears their hearts go “muah muah muah [kissing noises]”
Easter was Sunday. Gracie loved it. She was all about the Easter Bunny! Her video from Easter morning can be found here. Sunday afternoon Gracie went to an Easter Egg hunt at Young’s Dairy. The place was a mad house, but she had a competitive edge. All of my siblings were out there with her. Auntie Angeleah and Auntie Catlin both grabbed a Gracie arm and “flew” her through the masses of kids to the center of the field where she gathered eggs. At the end, Gracie shared her eggs with another little girl who hadn’t gotten any and made her way into the Springfield newspaper.
I’m late on both counts – life has been crazy.
Mom was released from the hospital Saturday after a nearly two week stay for a cosmetic procedure that was supposed to be “same day.” Things with my mom are never that simple. She had complications with blood loss and infection. Despite being home now, she still requires a lot of care. She has a PIC line in her and receives IV antibiotics through it twice a day. Thank god for home health care – the nurses are a god send! The nurses have also reshaped Gracie’s career goals. My child, who previously wanted to be a doughnut, has now settled on a future career as a nurse. She practices on her baby dolls and reports that through her stethoscope she hears their hearts go “muah muah muah [kissing noises]”
Easter was Sunday. Gracie loved it. She was all about the Easter Bunny! Her video from Easter morning can be found here. Sunday afternoon Gracie went to an Easter Egg hunt at Young’s Dairy. The place was a mad house, but she had a competitive edge. All of my siblings were out there with her. Auntie Angeleah and Auntie Catlin both grabbed a Gracie arm and “flew” her through the masses of kids to the center of the field where she gathered eggs. At the end, Gracie shared her eggs with another little girl who hadn’t gotten any and made her way into the Springfield newspaper.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
I thought wrong.
When I was pregnant John and I agreed we'd wait until Gracie was old enough to make the decision herself before pericing her ears. It made sense at the time but lately I'd been thinking it would make more sense to do it now, while she's younger, because she wouldn't be so afraid. It's been on my mind -- but I didn't plan to act on it.
I went to the mall today to redeem Gymbucks, and return a pair of pants at Children's Place. Children's Place is across from Claire's. I ended up walking in there on a whim, and asking Gracie if she wanted pretty earrings. She agreed and hopped right up in the chair. I checked to make sure everything was sterile and signed the paperwork. The employee went to put the dots on Gracie's ears and she FLIPPED. She was screaming "stop, mommmy -- noooo!" So I took her down, got her calm, and sat in the chair with her. Again as soon as the lady got close, she flipped. I asked the lady to stop. I was still in the chair, holding her in my arms cuddling when some lady on her way out said "that's horrible you know." I stared for a moment and said "excuse me?" She said "what you're doing to that little girl is horrible" I took a deep breath and said "I don't think I asked what you thought." She said "well someone needed to tell you." So having already tried to take the high road with the self righteous bitch once I responded with "and so is dressing your child like the wal mart clearance rack..." She then stormed off.
Gracie's ears didn't get periced. I wasn't going to do something that she was clearly afraid of. But we sat in the chair until the crazy lady and her sorry looking offspring were long out of sight.
We'll try again in a few years.
I went to the mall today to redeem Gymbucks, and return a pair of pants at Children's Place. Children's Place is across from Claire's. I ended up walking in there on a whim, and asking Gracie if she wanted pretty earrings. She agreed and hopped right up in the chair. I checked to make sure everything was sterile and signed the paperwork. The employee went to put the dots on Gracie's ears and she FLIPPED. She was screaming "stop, mommmy -- noooo!" So I took her down, got her calm, and sat in the chair with her. Again as soon as the lady got close, she flipped. I asked the lady to stop. I was still in the chair, holding her in my arms cuddling when some lady on her way out said "that's horrible you know." I stared for a moment and said "excuse me?" She said "what you're doing to that little girl is horrible" I took a deep breath and said "I don't think I asked what you thought." She said "well someone needed to tell you." So having already tried to take the high road with the self righteous bitch once I responded with "and so is dressing your child like the wal mart clearance rack..." She then stormed off.
Gracie's ears didn't get periced. I wasn't going to do something that she was clearly afraid of. But we sat in the chair until the crazy lady and her sorry looking offspring were long out of sight.
We'll try again in a few years.
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