Rex is 11 months old. No way, 11 months?? As in one month to a year?? I can't believe my baby is 11 months old! Insane!! How time flies! I was thinking today about our Christmas last year and how it all played out with me going into labor. It brought smiles to my face!
Lots and lots has gone on since I last posted. First and foremost, my sweet husband is working down in Corpus. It has definitely been a challenge but has also shown me some strengths as a mom and as a woman. Before he left, I thought for sure I would want to go stay with my mom or have someone come stay with me because I've always been such a chicken. What I've discovered instead is that there is no place I love being more than my own home. This is where I am comfortable and more importantly this is where Rex is comfortable. It's amazing how a baby knows his home. He is definitely at his happiest at home. Corey being away has also made me appreciate him more and really realize just how much I love him. We started Skype-ing every night recently and I got super excited and giddy getting to see his face. That was one of those moments I was reminded of how lucky I am to be married to my best friend!
Rex has grown so much! He's not gaining much weight but he's definitely growing in length. We went to the doctor today to do a follow up after his nasty ear infection last week. He weighs 18 pounds, 13 ounces and is back to being his happy self after a rough week last week. Thank God!
He still is not crawling so I asked the doctor about it today because I'm realllllly worried about it. He told me to have him on the floor as much as possible, even if he gets mad and frustrated. Needless to say, this is tough because I hate to see my baby cry. But tonight I toughed it out and let him get frustrated. It definitely will be a work in progress but I'm hoping it will happen soon.
Between being in elevators at the airport and doctor over the last week, I've discovered Rex does not like elevators at all! When he sees the door shuts, he begins to whimper a little then when it moves, he holds on tight to either me or the stroller. Today I tried facing him to the back so he wouldn't see the door close and that seemed to help so I wondering if he just doesn't like confined spaces. Interesting!
I'm amazed at how much more and more I fall in love with this boy! Last week we had a Mommy and Rex moment that still melts my heart! We locked eyes then put our heads together and he, by himself without me asking, leaned in and gave Momma a kiss! So so sweet!! And today he gave me 4 kisses all on his own! I can't wait to continue to share these Momma and Rex moments!
Wow...I just looked at how much I wrote and I'm sorry if I've bored you! More next time...I'll save your eyes this time :)
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Besitos!
There literally are no words to describe the feeling of being a parent. That is becoming more and more apparent to me as Rex grows. Of course I loved him the second he was born but as he gets bigger and his little personality develops more and more, my love grows too! I'm not a super mushy person but, my goodness, sometimes I seriously want to shout out how much I love this boy and my husband. I'm truly truly blessed!
Getting him out of bed is simply the best part about the morning! He always has a smile on his face and starts kicking when he sees me. This morning when I picked him up, it was like he hugged me on purpose! He held on for a bit then pushed away like a big boy giving momma a morning hug. Ah! Pure love!
His new thing that he's mastered is "besitos" which means "kisses" in Spanish. One of my other favorite parts of my day is when I pick him up from Ms. Anna's. He gets super excited and when I picked him up today, I asked him for "besitos" and he gave me 2! The second one, he gave on his own! I love it! Sometimes it's a closed mouth kiss and sometimes it's a sloppy wet one! Daddy finally got one out of him today too! And I love hearing Corey say "besitos" to Rex!
Work is good, I think I'm getting a hold of things a little better. I don't know that I'll ever have everything down pat but I think that's pretty normal. I guess you can't be good at everything...something's gotta give, right?
Getting him out of bed is simply the best part about the morning! He always has a smile on his face and starts kicking when he sees me. This morning when I picked him up, it was like he hugged me on purpose! He held on for a bit then pushed away like a big boy giving momma a morning hug. Ah! Pure love!
His new thing that he's mastered is "besitos" which means "kisses" in Spanish. One of my other favorite parts of my day is when I pick him up from Ms. Anna's. He gets super excited and when I picked him up today, I asked him for "besitos" and he gave me 2! The second one, he gave on his own! I love it! Sometimes it's a closed mouth kiss and sometimes it's a sloppy wet one! Daddy finally got one out of him today too! And I love hearing Corey say "besitos" to Rex!
Work is good, I think I'm getting a hold of things a little better. I don't know that I'll ever have everything down pat but I think that's pretty normal. I guess you can't be good at everything...something's gotta give, right?
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
9 and a half months
I was going to start this entry by saying that I'm sucking at keeping up with this. Then I went back and read my last blog and I started it with the same statement and also mentioned that I would shoot for a post a week. And that was a month ago! Sooo....maybe once a month?? haha! I did read a reminder of why I'm doing this though. Last time I wrote of a special moment I had with Rex and about how I hoped I would never forget it. Well...I'm embarrassed to say I did! I have the absolute WORST memory! It's horrible. So, thank God for blogs that enable me to remember these special moments!
My baby is 9 and a half months old! Crazy when I think about the fact that that's about how long I was pregnant with him! He is growing and growing all the time, it seems
His little canine teeth up top are cutting through. Ms. Anna says she's going to call him Draculito! I'm thinking we'll make him a little vampire for Halloween to go along with his little vampire teeth!
He's pretty much in 9 month clothes but still wears 6 month stuff here and there. I bought giant containers this week to store all of his old clothes that don't fit him anymore. There are a ton! I don't want to get rid of them though just in case we have another little boy. I went on a discount shopping spree the other day and bought pretty much all of his winter clothes at a consignment sale for $100! I was very proud of myself!
He's not crawling yet :( I know he will do it on his own time though. He has started scooting himself backwards and will roll all over but no crawling. I've tried everything but he typically just rolls over to his back rather than staying on his belly and trying to crawl. I know he'll do it when he's ready. I just have to be patient and enjoy the peace, I guess!
He's gotten really good at waving and is giving "five." Corey and I love it! He's even started giving momma kisses. Those are my most favorite moments. I can tell he knows and loves his momma and there's no feeling like that in the world. It's just on a different level having that connection with your child. What a blessing!
Corey will be leaving for Corpus soon for a job down there working seven days a week, 12 hours a day, meaning he will not come home until the job is done. It's supposed to last a month and a half or so. So I'm going to get a taste of the single mom life. Me and Rex are going to miss him so much. He was supposed to leave this last weekend but they moved it to next weekend so at least we got another week with him before he leaves! Him leaving stinks but it's our life and and we're blessed to both have good jobs and be able to provide for our family.
Halloween is coming up! We're having a kid's halloween party on the 29th. All are welcome! Message me if you'd like to come! I'm so so excited about it!
Ok, I think I've done enough blabbering...maybe another post will come sooner than later!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Little reminders
So I'm kind of stinking at keeping up with my blog but I'm shooting for at least once a week. Hopefully I squeeze it in at least that much.
Labor day weekend was nice. Got to visit with lots of family which is truly my favorite thing to do. I would much rather have family and friends over on the weekends (or go to someone's house) and just cook and hang out rather than go to a bar and drop minimum $50. Everyday this last weekend we visiting with family. Perfect weekend! Not so perfect for getting work done that reallllly needed to get done but! That's ok. After all, it WAS Labor Day! This weekend Corey grilled fajitas and I made homemade Mexican rice and some not-so-homemade beans. I'm almost near perfecting my rice which I've come to find out is a huge accomplishment for a woman! I'm still tweaking the taste but i think I got the texture down so we're on the right path! I never thought I'd say it but I can honestly say I really enjoy cooking, especially when it's well received and enjoyed! Maybe I am a little Mexican wife after all! haha!
My baby boy is walking really well in his walker. Last week (8 months old) he started figuring out how to maneuver his way around the kitchen, even when he gets stuck facing the wall sometimes. He's getting better at alternating his feet. We've seen this when we hold him and walk with him on the floor too.
I moved his car seat straps to the tallest setting today and it made me sad! My baby is just growing and growing. I'm starting to look at big boy car seats and boy, is that a dilemma! I've spent hours (that could have been better spent!) on looking up carseats and reading reviews and so on and so forth. It's a stressful thing picking out a car seat! You want to make sure you get the safest one without spending an arm and a leg but before you know it, you're looking at 20 different ones! Gaaah!! So, if any of you reading this have any recommendations, send em my way!
He didn't fall asleep on his own tonight like he usually does so I picked him up and started rocking him. We shared one of my most favorite and most precious moments yet. I was rocking him and he was just staring at me and staring at me. He did not look at anything else. It was as if it was his own way of telling me he loved me. He didn't have to say it, I felt it with literally every ounce of my being. I even cried looking at him like that! I remembered in that moment that it's important to take time for those little moments, even in the midst of this crazy thing we call life. I hope I remember that moment forever.
One last thing and I must rest my eyes...I have to brag on how great Corey has been these first few weeks of school. He's been helping more with things around the house and playing more with Rex. He knows my job doesn't end when I get off work but has to continue at home. He understands but also asked that I make sure to find time for us, and he is absolutely right. I told him I wish I could tell him it is going to get easier over time but, this year, I don't think it is. He understood. I'm so lucky to have the him! And his birthday is coming up this weekend! woohooo!!
Labor day weekend was nice. Got to visit with lots of family which is truly my favorite thing to do. I would much rather have family and friends over on the weekends (or go to someone's house) and just cook and hang out rather than go to a bar and drop minimum $50. Everyday this last weekend we visiting with family. Perfect weekend! Not so perfect for getting work done that reallllly needed to get done but! That's ok. After all, it WAS Labor Day! This weekend Corey grilled fajitas and I made homemade Mexican rice and some not-so-homemade beans. I'm almost near perfecting my rice which I've come to find out is a huge accomplishment for a woman! I'm still tweaking the taste but i think I got the texture down so we're on the right path! I never thought I'd say it but I can honestly say I really enjoy cooking, especially when it's well received and enjoyed! Maybe I am a little Mexican wife after all! haha!
My baby boy is walking really well in his walker. Last week (8 months old) he started figuring out how to maneuver his way around the kitchen, even when he gets stuck facing the wall sometimes. He's getting better at alternating his feet. We've seen this when we hold him and walk with him on the floor too.
I moved his car seat straps to the tallest setting today and it made me sad! My baby is just growing and growing. I'm starting to look at big boy car seats and boy, is that a dilemma! I've spent hours (that could have been better spent!) on looking up carseats and reading reviews and so on and so forth. It's a stressful thing picking out a car seat! You want to make sure you get the safest one without spending an arm and a leg but before you know it, you're looking at 20 different ones! Gaaah!! So, if any of you reading this have any recommendations, send em my way!
He didn't fall asleep on his own tonight like he usually does so I picked him up and started rocking him. We shared one of my most favorite and most precious moments yet. I was rocking him and he was just staring at me and staring at me. He did not look at anything else. It was as if it was his own way of telling me he loved me. He didn't have to say it, I felt it with literally every ounce of my being. I even cried looking at him like that! I remembered in that moment that it's important to take time for those little moments, even in the midst of this crazy thing we call life. I hope I remember that moment forever.
One last thing and I must rest my eyes...I have to brag on how great Corey has been these first few weeks of school. He's been helping more with things around the house and playing more with Rex. He knows my job doesn't end when I get off work but has to continue at home. He understands but also asked that I make sure to find time for us, and he is absolutely right. I told him I wish I could tell him it is going to get easier over time but, this year, I don't think it is. He understood. I'm so lucky to have the him! And his birthday is coming up this weekend! woohooo!!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Working mom
So tomorrow I will end my first week back to school. It looks like I survived! Well...almost, since its only Thursday! I have one word to sum up the last couple of days: EXHAUSTED!! Yesterday and today I have been so stinking tired. I didn't even make dinner! That could also be because we don't have groceries since I never made it to the store this week. But! Either way, I was too tired to grocery shop or cook!
As I was typing this, I wrote a whole paragraph griping about the balance between work, being a mom and being a wife. Then I stopped and deleted the whole thing because I felt like it was so negative. I thought about the fact that those 3 things: my job, my son and my husband are 3 of my biggest blessings (along with my family). Those are the 3 things that I always prayed for, worked towards and wished for. So I decided to turn my frown upside down (do I sound like a teacher or what!?) and count my blessings. I'm simply going to have to learn to them all so that I make the best of my time with each one. I'm not breaking any molds here, many women have been doing it for years and years. I'm certain that I will find that balance.
My baby boy will be 8 months old tomorrow. How the time flies! Only 4 months to his birthday which means the time to start planning a birthday party is right around the corner! He's trying so hard to crawl! He pushes really high up on his hands and moves his little legs but can't get the full motion. I'm sure it's only a matter of time. This little boy loves to dance! If you hum a little song, he starts dancing. He loves when I put "Elmo's Song" on my laptop. His little eyes just light up and he looks over at me as if he's thinking "Look Momma!! Elmo!" I love it! When I picked him up at Mrs. Anna's today, she was sitting with him at the window and she said he was waving to everyone as they walked out! He's been doing that for a bit but I wasn't sure if it was involuntary or on purpose. Looks like it's on purpose! My baby is growing so fast!
I guess I will end by saying this much...never forget to recognize your blessings and always be positive. With these blessings comes work and commitment but how sweet and wonderful they are!
As I was typing this, I wrote a whole paragraph griping about the balance between work, being a mom and being a wife. Then I stopped and deleted the whole thing because I felt like it was so negative. I thought about the fact that those 3 things: my job, my son and my husband are 3 of my biggest blessings (along with my family). Those are the 3 things that I always prayed for, worked towards and wished for. So I decided to turn my frown upside down (do I sound like a teacher or what!?) and count my blessings. I'm simply going to have to learn to them all so that I make the best of my time with each one. I'm not breaking any molds here, many women have been doing it for years and years. I'm certain that I will find that balance.
My baby boy will be 8 months old tomorrow. How the time flies! Only 4 months to his birthday which means the time to start planning a birthday party is right around the corner! He's trying so hard to crawl! He pushes really high up on his hands and moves his little legs but can't get the full motion. I'm sure it's only a matter of time. This little boy loves to dance! If you hum a little song, he starts dancing. He loves when I put "Elmo's Song" on my laptop. His little eyes just light up and he looks over at me as if he's thinking "Look Momma!! Elmo!" I love it! When I picked him up at Mrs. Anna's today, she was sitting with him at the window and she said he was waving to everyone as they walked out! He's been doing that for a bit but I wasn't sure if it was involuntary or on purpose. Looks like it's on purpose! My baby is growing so fast!
I guess I will end by saying this much...never forget to recognize your blessings and always be positive. With these blessings comes work and commitment but how sweet and wonderful they are!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
A tooth, puffs and baby steps!
My baby boy has officially broken his first tooth! I've been feeling and feeling his little gums everyday for what seems like months now. He's been more fussy than usual so I knew it was coming soon. Ms. Anna actually felt it for the first time. I wasn't feeling in the right spot on his gum. It seems like his little tooth is coming in a little toward the back of the gum rather than straight on top so I didn't feel. It's definitely there though! Since that one came through, he's been back to himself. I know it's only a matter of time though until more and more come through.
I tried giving him puffs today for the first time. It was cute...he's still figuring them out for sure. He would grab them all in his hands then they were trapped in his little fist and couldn't get into his mouth. He finally managed to get one in his mouth but I think that's all that actually made it of about 10 puffs! It'll be a work in progress. He still loves his num-num cracker things.
And one last Rex "first" he actually moved forward in his walker today! Woohoo!! He's still not really close to crawling at all but at least he's gotten the act of alternating his feet down in the walker. Practice makes perfect. Who knows? He may skip crawling and just jump to walking. He moves around in the kitchen while I cook. He loves when I bang the spoon on the pan!
I've been in and out of work this week getting my classroom ready. What a process! I'll post pics as soon as my room is completely ready. I'm planning on spending my last official day off with my baby tomorrow. Monday it's back to the grind! Definitely a bittersweet thing!
I tried giving him puffs today for the first time. It was cute...he's still figuring them out for sure. He would grab them all in his hands then they were trapped in his little fist and couldn't get into his mouth. He finally managed to get one in his mouth but I think that's all that actually made it of about 10 puffs! It'll be a work in progress. He still loves his num-num cracker things.
And one last Rex "first" he actually moved forward in his walker today! Woohoo!! He's still not really close to crawling at all but at least he's gotten the act of alternating his feet down in the walker. Practice makes perfect. Who knows? He may skip crawling and just jump to walking. He moves around in the kitchen while I cook. He loves when I bang the spoon on the pan!
I've been in and out of work this week getting my classroom ready. What a process! I'll post pics as soon as my room is completely ready. I'm planning on spending my last official day off with my baby tomorrow. Monday it's back to the grind! Definitely a bittersweet thing!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Rex's first haircut
First of all, thank God my baby was back to his normal self today after his yucky stomach bug! God willing, we won't experience another bout of illness for awhile.
Since he was feeling better, we decided to go ahead and take him to get his haircut. It wasn't crazy long or anything but he did have a Donald Trump hair-do and it was too long for me to spike it up or anything. When I did spike it, he looked like a Dairy Queen ice cream cone! He did great! We took him to Cool Cuts for Kids on El Dorado. I thought we were going to get to put him in one of the little cars they have but the hair lady was afraid he would be too wiggly so I held him instead. He only fussed a couple of times. Corey did a great job getting his attention to turn his head the way the lady needed him to. I was really surprised at how much she was able to cut off! There's a little spot on the side around his ears that's a little un-even because he didn't like that part. But he still looks so stinking cute! My heart melted all over again!
It's off to a workshop for me tomorrow. Sounds stinky but I'm actually looking forward to it! This is my last week "off" but there's lots and lots to do to get ready for really getting back to work!
Since he was feeling better, we decided to go ahead and take him to get his haircut. It wasn't crazy long or anything but he did have a Donald Trump hair-do and it was too long for me to spike it up or anything. When I did spike it, he looked like a Dairy Queen ice cream cone! He did great! We took him to Cool Cuts for Kids on El Dorado. I thought we were going to get to put him in one of the little cars they have but the hair lady was afraid he would be too wiggly so I held him instead. He only fussed a couple of times. Corey did a great job getting his attention to turn his head the way the lady needed him to. I was really surprised at how much she was able to cut off! There's a little spot on the side around his ears that's a little un-even because he didn't like that part. But he still looks so stinking cute! My heart melted all over again!
It's off to a workshop for me tomorrow. Sounds stinky but I'm actually looking forward to it! This is my last week "off" but there's lots and lots to do to get ready for really getting back to work!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)