Judahs first hair cut

11/10/2012

18 months old

One and a half years old.  You have no idea what is going on love but I want you to know that mommy loves you very much and will ALWAYS, ALWAYS do everything in my power to show you how important you are to me.  You are the sweetest baby in the world and I am blessed to call you my baby.  I love you Judah!!

November 1, 2012

Dinner just tastes better when it's smeared all over my tray!

Dear 17 month old Judah

Hi baby.  I can't believe just how much you have grown.  In a couple of days you will be officially 1 and a half.  Time has just flown by.  You are so adventurous and inquisitive.  And you are a little comedian too.  You love to laugh and you LOVE attention.

You light up my day and your smile tells me that everything is going to be okay.  You are growing up way too fast.  Like when it's time to eat you prefer to feed yourself and not have any help from me.  Or when you actually drank from a big boy cup without my help.  I almost cried.

I just want you to know that I love you very, very much my love.

- mommy

Fort Worth Zoo

She stole the words from my heart.....

This song is dedicated to you my love!

{Your little hands wrapped around my finger
And it's so quiet in the world tonight
Your little eyelids flutter 'cause you're dreaming
So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light

To you, everything's funny
You got nothing to regret
I'd give all I have, honey
If you could stay like that

Oh, darling, don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
Just stay this little
Oh, darling, don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
It could stay this simple

I won't let nobody hurt you
Won't let no one break your heart
No, no one will desert you
Just try to never grow up, never grow up

You're in the car on the way to the movies
And you're mortified your mom's dropping you off
At 14, there's just so much you can't do
And you can't wait to move out someday and call your own shots

But don't make her drop you off around the block
Remember that she's getting older, too
And don't lose the way that you dance around
In your PJs getting ready for school

Oh, darling, don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
Just stay this little
Oh, darling, don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
It could stay this simple

No one's ever burned you
Nothing's ever left you scarred
And even though you want to
Just try to never grow up

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room
Memorize what it sounded like when your dad gets home
Remember the footsteps... }

(never grow up: Taylor Swift)

September 2012 16 months old

I just don't know...

Okay, for the past several weeks I have contemplated going back to work full time.  Only a couple of weeks before I gave birth to Judah I received that dreadful layoff notice from my job.  It really caught me off guard as I was planning to return to work after 6 weeks of being at home with my little one.

Well as life would have it things did not turn out the way that I had planned them.  Figure that.  For starters I didn't plan on having Judah so soon.  After he was born I knew that the likelihood of me returning to work so soon was probably out of the question.  Fast forward almost a year and a half and I find myself here... torn.

There is the working mom part of me that is ready to get back to work and have really conversations over real lunch.  don't get me wrong, I LOVE being home with Judah.  I love waking up to his sweet babbles and sweet smiles in the morning and I love kissing and loving on him all day long.  But then there is a part of me that feels bad that there is not a class room full of kids to play with (which he loves by the way) and that there is no other kids around to get into trouble with.

For the past several days I have been pouring over day care centers.  Looking through ratings and comments to try and find the perfect one. 

What do you do?  I wish there were two of me....

Happy birthday to meeeee

So yesterday the 6th was my 30th birthday.  To be honest I really don't feel any different than I did at 29 or 28 for that matter.  David, Judah and I spent a quite evening here together just the three of us.  I loved just sitting around in my pajamas relaxing on the couch.  At thirty there is not much more that I could ask for that I don't already have.

I have a loving husband who does for me just because.  I have a sweet beautiful baby boy who makes me smile with his silliness.  And a loving family.

I cannot forget my friends.  I love them.  Each of them for who they are and for letting me be a part of their lives.  I am blessed.

I want the next 30 to be twice as amazing.  I want to do some traveling with my family.  I want to finally lose some of this weight.  I want to be less critical of others and more content with the here and now.

My prayer is to be the best me that I can be.

A Chocolate Mess

Looking back at my post it seems that I haven't posted any pictures of my Judah in some months.  So here you go.

How do you get about 15 minutes of "free time" to put up groceries.....?

A cup of chocolate pudding of course!

I'm back

I think that by now I have lost the few readers that I had (thank you all by the way) :) I know it's been like forever and a day that I've posted anything.

Things have been a little out of sorts  here lately, to say the least.  But I guess that's how life goes sometimes huh.  Judah is doing what he does best, which is growing too fast.  I don't think that my whispers in the morning for him not to grow up are working.  We are officially mobile on two feet.

Yep! Judah is walking.  First with a few steps and now he's just a big boy.  Braving those steps that are beyond the safety of something to grab on to.  He is so determined too.  I love looking at him when he is thinking.  His little face says it all "if i could just make it to the..."

I know that I should be happy about him growing up and but I just can't help wondering what it will be like when I can no longer scoop him up from his crib to give him his morning kisses. Or when I will no longer feel his warm breath on my neck when he is just to sleepy to wait for his bed.  I cherish these moments.

This little guy has my heart and he just loves his mommy.  There are times when I get caught up in the busyness of the day that I forget what is really important in life.  And it is in those moments that God allows me catch a glimpse of Judah smiling at me or giggling with his daddy and I remember why the harder times are worth it.

Well I don't have any picures to post tonight but I will updated tomorrow.

G'night peeps.

Weight Loss Update

So here is the update.  This fat girl does not want to go anywhere!!!  Making life changes is proving to be harder than I initially thought.

If I have not said that already I am a SUGAR FREAK!  I love sweets and I love me some Mc Donalds tea.  It's a super sugar high!  You see my problem :(

One thing I have learned avout myself is that I am an all or nothing girl.  At least for now I can't give my self "treats" here and there because I end up falling off the the "whatever" bandwagon. 

So to date I have lost about 2 lbs which is not much.  And the working out has been on hiatus :(.  Each time that I pass by the workout DVD section on my book self I silently make a mental note to work out.  :S 

So there it is.  This heifer is not going easily. 

Hello World!

Welcoming the newest princess to our family.  Baby Emma. 

Closet cleanup

I know that this is totally off subject but I started my new eating habits as of yesterday.  I stayed under 1800 calories today and I am so proud.   It's really going to take some getting used to.  I have never been one to count calories,  I always just guesstimate how fattening or healthy a meal is by just giving it my 'evaluation'. Not smart, I know.  I found this really great app on my blackberry which tells me the general caloric count of meals including fast food which will be a great help. 

Anyway, note to self- start slowly.  I know that I did not get this way over night and I have to keep telling myself that change will come gradually.  I'm trying to log what I am eating and also am logging my exercise.  I will post a summary after about a week or so. 

Okay so back to my original story.  After cruising a couple of my favorite blogs  I got the sudden urge to organize my closet, random I know, well after hanging up a few items I started to notice a pattern.  All of my clothes is all the same.  Big billowy shirts that hide my body.  I also noticed that the only shorts that I have are shorts to sleep in.  :(  It's summer and I don't feel comfortable in a pair of shorts. 

So after checking every item of clothes that I own I have decided that I will donate a item of clothing once a week.  Starting with the comfortable stuff better known as my 'fat pants'.  This I hope will give me motivation to stick to what I am doing.  In the past I have shied away from buying new clothes.  My excuse: If I lose weight next week it will be a waste of money.  No more of that fat.  ;)

Well time to burn some calories in my sleep. 

Bye Bye Fat Girl.

Last night I stayed up until 3 a.m. reading this blog .  It was really inspiring to me.  I have pretty much struggled with weight most of my life.  When I was a little girl I was so thin.  Tiny, really it looked like I never ate.  Then it all changed when I was a teenager, maybe 14??   While ttc we found out that I have PCOS. 

For those of you who know about this it makes it difficult to lose weight.  Well anyway fast forward 15 years and I am still over weight and I am SO TIRED!!!  Here is why..

• I hate to try on clothes 
• I have never found a "perfect' pair of jeans
• I can't climb stairs without being out of breath
• I have a small wardrobe bc there isn't much that I am comfortable wearing
• I DONT wear bathing suites, even the ones with covers
• I'm tired all the time 

This is only scratching the surface.  Don't get me wrong.  I have "tried" and I use that term loosly.  Here a few things I have "tried":

* Zumba dvds - with the zumba sticks :)
* Biggest loser dvd
* Treadmill- currently collecting dust
* Prenatal yoga- I did this while I was pregnant
* Pilates dvds
* 2-3 gym memberships
* south beach diet books
* low carb diets
* juicing

I'm getting frustrated just writing about that.  I just want to be comfortable in my own body.

I will be turning 30 in 3 months.  I want to get started now.  Eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle. 

I will document it all here the good, the bad, and the ugly.  I will start by listing my weight.  I can't believe that I am doing this but here it is.

240 lbs.  :(  I'm 5'5 so technically I'm considered severly obese.  I am currently a size 16.  I will post pictures along the way along with what is working for me. 

Here I go.  Wish me luck.

My first year being a mom

 I love, love, love being a mom.  Over the course of the past year I have learned so much about life, about myself and about being a mom.  From the moment that I found out that we were pregnant I began to imagine what it would be like having a baby.  I would find myself daydreaming of the things that I would do and not do.  The things that i would teach my son or daughter.  I was excited and yet nervous about this new role that I had. During my pregnancy I tried to do all of the right things, eat mostly good food, and tried to care for myself because i now had a little life growing inside of me.

Yet all of the advise and the words of wisdom that I received didn't even hint at what it really means to be a mom.  The moment that Judah was born was the day that a piece of my heart now lived on the outside of me.  I loved this little baby in a new way the moment that I laid my eyes on his tiny body.  I felt an ache when they had to wheel him away to the NICU.

During this past year I have been exhausted. I have cried from not knowing what to do.  I have shed tears when all I could do nothing but stand back and watch as Judah was poked and prodded.  My heart hurt watching his little body fight to thrive only wishing that I could take away all of his pain. There were moments that I felt that that I was doing nothing right.

Looking back I would not trade these moments for anything because along with all the crazy came all the sweet.  Those moments where I tucked him into my shirt in the NICU and he would sleep for hours, when we finally got the okay to bring him home.  There were those moments at 3 am when I held him close and whispered words of thanksgiving to my God for allowing me this little miracle.  I look at Judah now and I can't imagine being without him.

I am learning to cherish every moment.  These are the moments that I want to remember forever.  Like the first time that he looked and me, not just looked, but the moment that he recognized that I was mommy.  His first smile.  The first time that he giggled or made a funny face.  First teeth, first crawl, first time that he pulled himself up or took that first daring step. 

Perhaps picture is all I will have of these memories  30 years from now but today a hold these moments  close to my heart.   I love you Judah.

{ First Birthday Party }

I know that this is about a month late but  here are a few pictures of Judah's party. 

We did a Yo Gabba Gabba theme.  Oh yea and note to self.  May is HOT.  Parties at the park are a no go!

Other than the fact that it was super hot, everything went great.  Judah got tons of stuff and got to hang out with his cousins.

 

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to the most wonderful little boy in the whole world.  I love you more than any words I could ever say.  I'm  blessed in so many ways but being your mommy tops the list.  Everyone tells me that you are a spitting image of your daddy.  You defiantly have his personality. 

You are officially one year old now.  You are not walking but you will defiantly use things around the room to find your way around.  You pretty much eat anything that I put in front of you and you are so independent you hate for me to feed you.  You can say mam when you feel like it.  Usually its when you are crying and want my attention. 

This weekend is your party and I am so excited!!

grocery shopping with mommy

We went to Albersons the other day and they had these carts.  He pretty much drove through the whole store.   Beep Beep!!

Eleven Months Old

 

I know that every time that post I have an excuse for why I haven't posted anything lately but seriously there Judah is on the verge of walking and he is everywhere!  And there have been several birthdays and holidays that have taken up most of my free time.  But anyway enough about that... here is a current picture of my little man.  

And this my friend is him having a field day with some whipped cream.  As you can see it was everywhere but he had a blast and he gave mommy a few minutes to finish her dinner :).  

Along with all of the other stuff that has been going on I am currently getting things ready for little mans first birthday.  It's hard to believe that it's really been a year... I swear I remember everything about his birth like it was yesterday.  What is the theme for Judah's first birthday??  Yo Gabba Gabba of course!!  I love that show. And so does he!  I can't wait.  

So here is the scoop on all that has been going on.  Judah is now sporting 5 teeth with 3 more coming in.  OH MY I am ready for the teething to be over.  Fever, clinginess and drooling are no bueno.  Other than that things are just dandy!  Lots of love and kisses and clapping when daddy walks in the room. :)  Oh yea and we are off the bottle!! What!! Yes I said it we are officially off the bottle.  I found some sippy cups at walmart that he loves.  My big boy.....

Cookies and Action Figures

First time at chuck e cheeses

 

 

 

A mommy and her baby

So I really haven't been blogging as much as I would like to.  But I do have a good reason.  This little man right here has been keeping me busy!  Judah is almost 11 months old ....  Crazy huh?   Just thinking about it makes me want to cry.  I want him to stay my little baby forever. 

Well today was an exciting day.  My nieces birthday. Happy birthday Illianna.  We love you princess!  Anyhow today was busy.  Judah is knocked out in his crib right now, evidence of the busy day that we had.  Nothing like a princess party to make you poop out.  Here we are getting ready to walk out the door.

Update on Judah: he now has 4 teeth.  4!  Let me tell you that the past couple of days have been fussy ones.  Teething- fun time for any parent. Along with getting his teeth he is now standing and trying to walk along the couch holding on for dear life.  I know that he will be walking full force in no time.  My little baby is growing up.

Late last night

I must start this post by saying that I'm so thankful that Judah has been pretty healthy.  We survived our first winter with only a few colds.  No ear infections. No hospital visits. 

Well yesterday I noticed that Judah was just a little fussy and all he wanted was to be held.  Later last night he did not want to go to sleep and then the watery eyes started.  my poor baby, it was all down hill from there.  His nose started to run and then the sneezing started.  I felt so bad for him.  After trying to get him to go to sleep for about an hour I sat with him and rocked him for a while which helped for a while.  But I did not end up putting him to bed till about 3 o'clock this morning.  I was so tired. 

Then he woke up at 6 am and did not go back to sleep until almost 8. 

Mommy - Sleep = Zombie mommy  I need some coffee!!!!!

Baby number two.... in my dreams

Last night I had the craziest dream.  In my dream I was lying on a bed in this room and by my side was my mom and my sisters.  I look around the room and realize that I am in a dark hospital room with a giant belly.  I put my hand on my stomach and feel the squirming of a  little baby.  As I'm admiring my belly a doctor comes in and tells me that she will be giving me shot to get things moving apparently this baby was not coming on its own.  I close my eyes and when I wake I am still in this room but now everyone is congratulating me and telling me that I just delivered a baby girl via c-section????? Crazy huh?  No more chocolate chip cookies for me before bed.

Who knows maybe one day I will be on that show 'I didn't know I was pregnant'.  The plan is still to adopt a baby girl when Judah turns 3. But who knows.  There are days when I look at Judah and wonder how I can ever love another child like I love him.  I have heard that there is plenty of love in a mothers heart for all of her children.  I am so excited to see what God has in store for  our family.

30 day ... #9

Day 9; What you thought of your current best friend when you met them.  Were ganna be BFFS  lol

30 day... #8

Day 8; Something you're paranoid about.  germs....yuck

 

30 day...#7

Day 7; Biggest pet hate.  I don't exactly know what this question means... I really don't hate any animals but it is always awkward when you see animals "mating" I mean really... it's just awkward. 
 

30 day ... #6

Day 6; Worst experience.  Several years ago I was with a friend and we had just come back from lunch when I tripped and fell.. my food went flying, along with my drink, I happened to have a skirt on that day so I scrapped my knee.  All in front of the building where I worked... almost made my friend pee on herself from laughter.

30 day .... #5

Day 5; Favorite memory.  Hearing  Judah's heartbeat for the very first time during a sono.

Nerdy

30 day... #4

Day 4; Best dream.  To one day be able to travel all over with my family.  
 

10 months old

(Yes that is a pile of dirty clothes in the background.... don't judge me :))

I can't believe that we are only two months away from his first birthday.  Judah is now crawling and getting into EVERYTHING.  I remember saying "oh I just can't wait to see him crawl" and now he is non stop.  Along with crawling he is constantly trying to pull himself up and he will use anything that is around.  Now this has made for some tumble time here in our living room.  But he is a tough little guy and just keeps it moving when he does fall.  Sometimes I look at him and I get a little sad.  I am learning that time only moves forward and it moves pretty fast.  I want him to stay little and innocent. forever.

30 day confession day #3

Day 3; Something you you could forget.  The taste of sweet tea... I really need to give it up.

30 day confession #Day2

worst nightmare?
death by drowning :/

30 day confession #Day1

What is your biggest fear?

Making bad decisions as a parent

30 Day Confession Challange

 

Today I was on Facebook today and I found this Challenge and I thought that I would participate here on my blog.  If you want to do this challenge too you can find that original link here. 

If you want to do this too just follow these simple instructions. )


Just put it as a status/photo or video..whichever is the best, and tag this page ! Simple !:)

Day 1; Your biggest fear.
Day 2; Worst nightmare.
Day 3; Something you wish you could forget.
Day 4; Best dream.
Day 5; Favorite memory.
Day 6; Worst experience.
Day 7; Biggest pet hate.
Day 8; Something you're paranoid about.
Day 9; What you thought of your current best friend when you met them.
Day 10; Your strongest principal/belief.
Day 11; What annoys you the most.
Day 12; Something you want to do before you die.
Day 13; Biggest regret.
Day 14; Hidden talent.
Day 15; Favorite thing about yourself.
Day 16; One thing you would change about yourself if you could.
Day 17; Worst habit.
Day 18; Most important person in your life at the moment.
Day 19; A skill you wish you had.
Day 20; Biggest compliment you've ever received.
Day 21; What you hate most about society.
Day 22; Something that makes you cry.
Day 23; Something that makes you laugh.
Day 24; Something no-one expected you to like.
Day 25; Most treasured possession (object).
Day 26; Strangest hobby.
Day 27; Biggest ambition.
Day 28; Something stupid you used to believe when you were younger.
Day 29; A random confession.
Day 30; A few words to, honestly, describe yourself.

What makes a good daddy???

 

lots of hugs and kisses!!!

Happy Valentines Day

I am such a lucky blessed woman.  Last night David took me out on our official Valentines date.oooohhh  :)  He had made resevations the day before at Texas De Brazil.  OHHH goodness this place was the bomb times 3.  I was so good.  A tad on the pricey side but really worth the money. It was really nice just to have a nice dinner, talk and reconnect. 

Well this was our 6th Valentines day together and I can truly say that I am married to my best friend.  I know that it sounds corny but really I consider him my bestie.  Don't get me wrong.  There have been times that I have been ready to vote him off of my island but who doesn't have those moments?  The past several years, due to some of life's craziness, had been a little on the rough side, but things seem to be getting back to normal.  And I LOVE it.

Life has taught me alot about myself and also about David.  I value the friendship and the love that we have for each other.  My prayer is that we always stay connected and that we always put God first then each other second.  :)  Oh yea, and my Judah... he got mommy a bouquet of white roses. 

Good morning

 

 good morning mommy

9 months old

 

 Baby.

 I just can't help but want you to stay this age forever.  You are such a cuddle monster.  You love to be held and talked to.  Well you are now trying to crawl. You'll get on all fours and just bounce your little tush in the air.  Most of the time the only way that you go is backwards. 

You still only have your two bottom teeth.  But i don't think the others are that far behind.  Just this week you started doing something new.  You stick your tounge out and make fart sounds (such a boy!) And you are much more vocal than you were even last week.  I LOVE hearing you make your little babble sounds.  Sometimes you just stare at me and your daddy and go on and on about who knows what.  

We are only a few months from your first birthday.  It makes me a little sad seeing you grow so fast.  I try to savor every moment.  I melt at the sight of you sleeping, especially when you are asleep on my chest.  I remember when you were in the hospital and I did kangaroo care- where the nurses put you inside of my shirt and just let you sleep.  I could  have stayed that way for days.  Judah I love you more than any words that I could ever express.  

love,

mommy

Thrifty Thursday- Recipe

Thrifty Thursday Saturday tip is a recipe.  I found that it is much cheaper to keep baking staples on hand.  Flour, sugar, butter, eggs... Most of these items can be found less than two dollars and can make a ton of different foods.

So here are a couple of ideas.


 Sugar Cookies- makes about 4 dzn

Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
2.	In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3.	Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Pancakes - these are much better than the boxed stuff and cheaper.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white sugar

1 1/4 cups milk 1 egg 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:

1.	In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
2.	Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

So when are you having baby number two???

Source

I don't know how many of your who read my blog have ever had problems with infertility but this question is probably one of the most awkward/painful questions to answer.  I know that people who ask this don't mean to be hurtful.  I must admit that there are times that I see pregnant women and wonder if I will ever feel the kicks and movements of another baby.  I wonder if I will ever have another birth story to tell.  After I had Judah, the thought of never having the chance to get pregnant again made me sad.  Now I realize that I am so blessed.  I understand that there are many families out there that will never experience what David and I have experienced.

There are so many women that go through IVF over and over again.  To you, I tip my hat.  I don't know if I could survive going through shots, hormones, and anticipation again.  The plan???  Well what we are praying for it to be able to adopt when Judah is about 3 years old.  Perhaps a little sister for Judah.

I don't know what God has in store for us.  All we can do is trust that one day our little family will grow however that may be.

Thrifty Thursday *Baby Food*

The only reason that I chose baby food is because my camera is charging and I can't post pictures of the cloth napkins that I grabbed for 99 cents.  I can't wait to show you what they look like and to show you what I am planning for them...  :)

 Anyway, back to the baby food.  This week I found butternut squash on sale for $1.00.  So I grabbed one.  I was a little worried I must admit because I have never really cooked butternut squash. 

Well I took it home killed it peeled it.  I did not know just how annoying peeling this would be.  So after peeling it and almost losing a finger, I diced it up into cubes and added cinnomon and a little sugar.  OK OK I know that you shouldn't give sugar to babies but if adding a pinch of sugar is my worst offense as a mom then I will take it.  :)

After everything is coated evenly I baked until it was tender.  It took about 45 minutes to an hour on 275 (I did not want to burn it).  Once it was cooked I blended with water until smooth.  After it cooled a bit I used a muffin tin to distribute evenly and froze.  Total it made about 9 jars of baby food.  9.  At the price of baby food I found that I saved about mmmmm.... 8 dollars.  NICE.  I need to start a "money I saved by making my own baby food" jar and save to buy me a nice pair of shoes.  YAY.

Thrifty Thursday

So you know those things that you tell yourself every year... starting next year I'm going to...  Well that is SO me.  Every year it's the same thing.  Next year I'm going to lose weight...eat right.... save money... well all of those are really my goal this year.  Starting this Thursday I will be featuring different ways that you can save your family some mulah!!!

Judah 1-13-12

This is what I wake up to every morning.  He is such a morning person.  Enjoy!

Baby Food

I am happy to say that Judah has loved just about everything that I have given him.  Long before he was born i made the decision to make his food.  So far it has been great.  With him eating more solid food now we have saved a lot of money.  Today for example I found frozen mixed veggies on sale for 89 cents a bag.  I bought one bag and had some brown rice left over from the other day.  I steamed it all and blended it....and whala I got 10 jars of mixed veggie and brown rice.  We will see tomorrow how he likes it.

If you have ever thought about doing this I highly recommend it.  It's really easy and I know everything that is going into Judah's food.  It only takes a few minutes and you can easily make it while cooking dinner.

David laughs at me because i get excited when I find fruits and veggies on sale.  Last week I found a 3lb bag of pears for a dollar.  A dollar yall!  I bought two bags and it made 22 containers of pears.  $2.

Try it.  You just might like it.

Friday

So get ready people Judah is ready to talk... why is my baby growing so fast??  This morning Judah woke up this morning for his feeding at 6 am.  I guess those hunger pangs were really getting to him.  Well anyway, after I fed him this morning I laid him back down and went back to bed for a few more moments of sleep.

I laid back down and through the baby monitor I here.  DA-DA....DA-DA.  I don't know if it was by accident or intentional but it woke up daddy.  He rolled over half asleep and asked.."did i just hear him say da-da?"  Okay daddy you can have that, he said da-da before ma-ma.  :)

8 months old

Dear Judah.

I can't belive that you are 8 months old already.  I was cleaning out your closet the other day and I ran across some of your preemie clothes.  Its crazy to see just how much you have grown in the few months that you have been home.  I want you to know that I love you more than words can describe.  You have changed my life.  

There is nothing like walking into your room and seeing you sleep so peacefully.  This morning at 6:30  you woke up crying.  I fed and burped you and tried to lay you back down but you were not having that.  So I sat in the chair in your room with you and hummed twinkle twinkle little star into your ear and you just layed there in my arms with your little hand on my cheek until you fell back to sleep.

I thank God everyday for letting me be your mommy.  I love you to the moon and back.  

Love,

                                                                               Mommy

That's how I roll...

While I was doing the laundry the other day.  Judah decided that he was going to roll off of his blanket and roll right on under my bed.  Time to baby proof the house : /

It's a Good Morning

First tooth

Yes, you hear me right Judah's first tooth has broken the gums.  He had been teething for the past couple of weeks, soaking his shirts and his bibs with saliva.  I knew that they would come in soon just didn't realize how soon.   I feel like he is growing too fast for me.  Really, teeth??

At eight months old Judah is now rolling around like a mad man, the other day I caught him gnawing on on our side table in the living room.  He isn't crawling just yet but he sure does try.  He will put his little butt up in the air and then tries to push himself.

Where did my tiny baby go??

December 2011

Judahs new thing is to stick out his tongue.  And his favorite teething toy??  His stinky feet. 

Seven Months Old

Okay so this post is just about a month late.  Holidays are so crazy!  Anyway.  Judah turned seven months old on December 2nd.  He has such a personality.  So far he has been a pretty happy baby.  We have night time down to a science.  Bottle, diaper change, pajamas and then time for sleep.  It was hard at first to get him adjusted to this schedule but it seems to work for us. When it gets close to bed time he starts letting me know.  Nap time is another thing.   He HATES nap time.  He will fuss and roam around his crib and whine for a few minutes before he actually settles down for sleep.  Oh yea, he is trying to crawl.  Trying.  He has the leg part down now just a matter of getting him to pick up and move his arms all together.  I know, in due time. 


I know that I haven’t updated in a while.  So here are some current pictures of my monster.