Happy Halloween!

So, I'm a slacker. And I apologize for the 2 of you that actually read this blog ;) So, here's a little update. Ok, so I'm now working at Ocean Medical Center as a social worker on the stroke/telemetry floor. I'm actually suprised at how much I enjoy it! Jason is loving daycare, he has taken so well to it. We had a little adjustment with naps, he was too excited to sleep, but is doing much better. We were blessed with a new porch on the front of the house, it totally changes the front of the house. We are enjoying the global-warming-induced weather this fall and sitting out there as much as we can. And finally for Halloween, our little munchkin was a yellow duck. Although he was not thrilled with the costume, he was pretty darn cute. The daycare had "trunk or treating" in the parking lot, which we went to, however, Jason wanted nothing really to do with anything. I think he was overtired and done with the costume so we went home to hand out candy to the kids in the neighborhood. At home he promptly had a meltdown and fell asleep for 2 hours! Scott and I enjoyed a lovely afternoon sitting on the porch chatting with our neighbor and handing out candy. Life is good.
Thanks for reading and enjoy the pics!

It's a busy little month

It's August. More so it's the last 2 weeks of August, and it's now that I've decided to jam in as much summer vacation as possible. Even though I've been on "vacation" since April! Anyway, our little family has had a lot going on. Jason got his first pair of walking shoes at Stride Rite. This was big happenings, and he loves his shoes! He actually sits still for me to put them on and he walks pretty well in them. My baby is now a "waddler". I was offered and accepted a part time position at Ocean Medical Center in Brick. I start on the 27th and am looking forward to getting back into the workforce. With that, comes daycare options for Jason. We're going tomorrow to visit a couple places, but we're hoping for an opening at the daycare at the hospital. Either way, he'll be at daycare 2 days a week and with Scott or my mom on the 3rd day. The other days he will be with me and I'm looking forward to hanging out with my little munchkin on those days :)

This past weekend we went to our friend's vacation home in the Pocono's. This place is absolutely beautiful. It's in the middle of nowhere (but yet in a small neighborhood, it's hard to explain). We so needed the weekend away from life in general. Our friend, Linda, loves to cook, so there was not usually more than hour in between servings of snacks/meals The only real bummer about the weekend was that is was really chilly up there. We had grand plans to spend a lot of time on their boat at the lake, but it was so cold, we couldn't get out there until Sunday afternoon. Even then we were all in sweatshirts and jeans! Jason had a great time though. He got a few bumps and bruises on his head from falling into various pieces of furniture, but he shook it off and kept on going!

We had a couple mommy playdates, one with Aunt Laurie and Timmy and the other with Miss Carla and Sarah, Matthew and Nathan. Jason and I are both exhausted, and are looking forward to a relaxing rest of the week.

And we're walking.

Cupcake pictures

Really, what more can I say?

July 25th, 2007- my baby is 1

I don't know how many people actually read this anymore since I'm not so good at keeping it up anymore. However, today of all days, seems so appropriate to add to this little blog 'o mine. Today, my baby turned one. Actually, he doesn't officially turn one until 11:41pm, but who's counting? All day today, I keep thinking back at different times of the day remembering that I was laying in bed watching the clock go hour by hour, and not ever dilate. But, I do remember that the day went really quickly, and before I knew it, I heard Dr. Morgan exclaim "It's a boy!". Although I first saw him over the blue tarp that was shielding the c-section that was happening, and I didn't get to hold him until I was out of recovery. From the first moment I saw him (albeit tired and drugged) he was beautiful. I really noticed how gorgeous he was when they brought him into me the next morning, when my head was a little clearer. Who knew that over the next year I would fall head over heels in love with a most wonderful, amazing and small creature! Although it was difficult in the beginning, we settled into a nice routine and got to know each other and fell in love as a family.

Which leads to today. This AM, he opened presents from us. A talk and play puppy, shape sorter and a Boyton book. He could have cared less about the toys, but loved the book! Scott had to work for a couple hours and then we were going to spend time as a family. The original plans were to go to the Point Pleasant boards for an event called Christmas in July. (When else could he get to sit on Santa's lap on his birthday?) However, he decided that he would sleep right through his birthday today. He took a good 2 hour nap in the AM and another 3+ hour nap in the afternoon! Since he didn't wake up until after 4pm (the event was from 11-3). We decided that it would still be a nice day to go up to the boardwalk. We went up to the boards and and he rode the carousel and the little train that goes around all the rides. We strolled on the boards for a bit and stopped into an arcade and got our picture taken in a photo booth! In this particular arcade they had one of those claw games that had stuffed Elmos. There was this one Elmo in the front (holding a block that had a "1" on it) that I thought was meant for Jason. About $4 later, Jason had an Elmo doll :) Mommy was so proud b/c she is the one that actually won it, but it was a joint effort to get it in the right position! We then made a souveneir penny that had a carousel horse on it and went home.

Now, since it's his 1st b'day, I thought I would treat him with some special food today. At lunch I made him a scrambled egg (b/c whenever daddy or I are eating an egg he makes it clear that he wants some!). Well, he was doing good with it, I had it in a bowl and he was picking up the pieces of egg and eating it. Then Uncle Doug came in to say he was leaving (he's building a front porch, woo-hoo!) and I walked him out. When I came back in, there was egg all over the dining room and he was chewing on the bowl. Mommy cannot walk out of the room while Jason is eating. This will be my mantra from this point on. After dinner, it was time for his b'day cupcake! What else, but an Elmo cupcake from Muellers. We put a candle in it and sang happy b'day to him (he really was not so impressed). Then I put the cupcake on his tray, and he just bashed it around the tray. Finally I picked it up and kind of smooshed a litte in his face so he would taste the icing, and it was all done from there! He was loving the icing, never even made it down to the cupcake!

After a much needed bath, some play time and a bedtime story, he crashed. And now, mommy wants to as well!

It was a good day, one I will treasure forever.

June 10th, 2007

On Sunday, we were blessed to baptize Jason during our beach service. It was such a special day, and he was so good! I wish I had pictures to go with this blog entry, but I don't yet! I'll be sure to share them when I do though I'm sorry in advance if this is long, I just want to make sure I put this day in writing
First of all, the weather. It was overcast, but not raining, with a slight chill in the air. (It was 8am on the beach!) Jason was so good through the whole service, he sat on my lap on a blanket and just took everything in. Scott did not preach today, so he had one of our youth (17 y/o Junior in HS) lead the service. She was amazing. She talked about the meaning of baptism, and how we are all accountable for raising those that are baptized to encourage and teach and pray for them. She talked about how she was brought up in the church and how they are her family as well as her immediate family. It was really amazing. She had all of us in tears. She has and is such a gift.
Then it was time for the baptism. We all walked down to the ocean's edge where we went through the litany. We had our Lay leaders ask us, the congregation and Jason's sponsors the questions. Then Scott took Jason a few steps into the ocean and baptized him. We do not submerge for those mommies that are reading this right now! He just scooped some water and placed it on his head. Scott was so honored to be able to baptize his son. And really, how much better can it be to be able to baptize your son in one of God's most beautiful creations, the ocean.
After the baptism, Scott Jason and I went to the steps where everyone would be leaving so they could greet us. As the congregation was singing the last song, everyone was looking towards the ocean, a most beautiful sight was there. Dolphins! They were swimming by about 5 miles offshore! It was amazing.
Jason was such a ham, and smiled at everyone. In fact, during the baptism ceremony, my friend Mandi was taking pictures, Jason saw her and actually posed for her! He is very well trained apparently. After the service, we all went back to the house and had A LOT of food. Jason was good, but around 10am, he finally had enough and went down for a nap until 12:30!
It was a beautiful day, and I'm so thanful and blessed to have this wonderful little boy in my life.

Before I was a mom...

Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.

I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on.

I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.

I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots.

I never looked into teary eyes and cried.

I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.

I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put them down.

I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.

I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much

I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.

I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.

I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.

I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.

I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.

I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

I'm not sure who acutally wrote this, but it was a mom , for sure...