I love getting packages in the mail. Even if they're not specifically for me. There's something magical about getting goodies from another person. Today was such a day.
My sister-in-law sent something for my sweet baby boy and we received it late this evening. As I was nursing, I wasn't able to open it right away. My husband, being the doll that he is, left it for me to open and discover the contents there in. And what contents there were!
Inside was an adorable long-sleeved onesie pants set with Tigger on it and, [now get ready, this is the amazing part] home-made burp cloths AND a home-made scrapbook just for Jonnie's first year!! Amazing, I know!! It was mind-boggling to think that she'd spent all that time sewing and putting together something like that... She's so creative and did so many wonderful things for our little boy!! She even did something similar for me when I got married.
Sufficeth to say, I have the world's coolest sister-in-law. I need to jump on the band wagon and try to be as awesome as she is. Becca, this blog's for you. <3 ;D
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Beautiful
Have you ever had that moment where, as a mom, you finally see yourself as beautiful? I mean, truly, honestly, really attractive... to yourself?
I was walking out of the bathroom when I glanced at myself in the sliding mirror shower door this afternoon. It hit me really quickly, like a sudden great idea you get in the middle of doing something else. I thought, "Hey! I look good! And I'm a mom!" It was a delicious thought and I wanted to hang onto it for a few moments longer. I walked back into the bathroom to admire myself some more, turning and preening the way we women are want to do.
It was nice to be able to see the few inches that have melted away after childbirth and all the fastfood runs made during all those nights in the ER with my infant son had finally, FINALLY decided to take a hike, in the literal sense. The weight that I had lost and gained back during the most crucial six weeks after having a baby that I never thought I'd get rid of. The curves that I'd missed for these last three months were, at long last, starting to come out of hiding.
But it's not as if weight was the thing that made me feel unattractive. I had just taken time to put make-up on, I'd spent the morning with one of my best friends, whom I adore, and I was going out to shop with my two favorite people in the whole world: my boys. It felt good to have my self-esteem in the right place for a boost. I was feeling good about other aspects of my life as well, so looking good was just something else to add.
I was walking out of the bathroom when I glanced at myself in the sliding mirror shower door this afternoon. It hit me really quickly, like a sudden great idea you get in the middle of doing something else. I thought, "Hey! I look good! And I'm a mom!" It was a delicious thought and I wanted to hang onto it for a few moments longer. I walked back into the bathroom to admire myself some more, turning and preening the way we women are want to do.
It was nice to be able to see the few inches that have melted away after childbirth and all the fastfood runs made during all those nights in the ER with my infant son had finally, FINALLY decided to take a hike, in the literal sense. The weight that I had lost and gained back during the most crucial six weeks after having a baby that I never thought I'd get rid of. The curves that I'd missed for these last three months were, at long last, starting to come out of hiding.
But it's not as if weight was the thing that made me feel unattractive. I had just taken time to put make-up on, I'd spent the morning with one of my best friends, whom I adore, and I was going out to shop with my two favorite people in the whole world: my boys. It felt good to have my self-esteem in the right place for a boost. I was feeling good about other aspects of my life as well, so looking good was just something else to add.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Diet Protein Bars
Sooo, I've decided to "take the Special K Challenge", loosely speaking. I eat mostly what's suggested on the diet itself, but I still leave room for things I love, like ice cream (fat free, no sugar added), blueberry muffins from the bakery (sugar free), and a couple other indulgences. The thing is, I follow the serving size. Good eats.
But the thing that really gets me are those protein bars. They're so dang tasty!! One does fill you up for a very long time, but who pays attention to that until after you've snarffed down two and a half. By that time you start feeling sick and realize that the delicious goodness you've downed is now your enemy. Protein bars.
Drink water before you eat them. That way you're already feeling a bit full and you won't GAIN weight.. you'll lose it. And don't froget to have a serving of fruit along with it.
But the thing that really gets me are those protein bars. They're so dang tasty!! One does fill you up for a very long time, but who pays attention to that until after you've snarffed down two and a half. By that time you start feeling sick and realize that the delicious goodness you've downed is now your enemy. Protein bars.
Drink water before you eat them. That way you're already feeling a bit full and you won't GAIN weight.. you'll lose it. And don't froget to have a serving of fruit along with it.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Housework.. and Other Such Connecting Thoughts
I really love cleaning. I'd rather be cleaning than doing most other things. I see things that need to get done and I think about them constantly until they're finished... perfectly. I have a hard time letting other people help me clean because I have a certain way of how things are done, what order, how clean something should be. Organization... in the microscopic perspective.
Ever since my son was born, I've had to let go of some of those things. I don't get to sweep, mop, dust and vacuum as often as I like, I don't get to deep clean all the crevices and cupboards every Friday and Saturday like I used to. And I especially don't get to cook as often as I'd like because I spend that time nursing my handsome baby boy. Laundry is done randomly on odd days of the week and often folded several days later and put away later than that.
Sometimes, when Jonathan is sleeping, I just like to look at him. Housework takes a back seat when I see him. Obsessive cleaning and cooking disappear when he's is my sight. His presence is so powerful, so all-encompassing within this house, it's hard to think about anything else other than what he needs.
I'm getting better, though. Slowly. I have to learn how to balance being mommy and wife. My wonderful husband has taken a second place for a while, but I'm trying to bring him back into the spot light. He is such a wonderful father and he helps me keep my sanity with all he does around the house to help me.
Ever since my son was born, I've had to let go of some of those things. I don't get to sweep, mop, dust and vacuum as often as I like, I don't get to deep clean all the crevices and cupboards every Friday and Saturday like I used to. And I especially don't get to cook as often as I'd like because I spend that time nursing my handsome baby boy. Laundry is done randomly on odd days of the week and often folded several days later and put away later than that.
Sometimes, when Jonathan is sleeping, I just like to look at him. Housework takes a back seat when I see him. Obsessive cleaning and cooking disappear when he's is my sight. His presence is so powerful, so all-encompassing within this house, it's hard to think about anything else other than what he needs.
I'm getting better, though. Slowly. I have to learn how to balance being mommy and wife. My wonderful husband has taken a second place for a while, but I'm trying to bring him back into the spot light. He is such a wonderful father and he helps me keep my sanity with all he does around the house to help me.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Jonathan
I love the kid. I didn't think it was possible to love someone so powerfully. He is awesome. I asked my husband the other night, "Is it was ok to think that my son was the most extraordinary person I'd ever met." He said it was fine. Then I said, "Even if I think he's more amazing than my husband?" And he looked at me and said, "I would think so."
Being LDS, the first person who comes in your physical life is your husband. I was thinking that he might be disappointed in me and tell me my feeling were wrong because of such teachings. But really, I didn't get to see my husband grow and change through his life like I'm getting to with my son, so it makes sense.
Knowing that you have such a Godly power blows your mind after you've had your first child. Seeing all the little things that make up the person you're created, how many of those things are like you and/or your spouse, is just incredible. But then you see all the things that just pertains to them. Truly, there is no better feeling than watching my son grow and learn to master his little body. Like I said, I love the kid.
Being LDS, the first person who comes in your physical life is your husband. I was thinking that he might be disappointed in me and tell me my feeling were wrong because of such teachings. But really, I didn't get to see my husband grow and change through his life like I'm getting to with my son, so it makes sense.
Knowing that you have such a Godly power blows your mind after you've had your first child. Seeing all the little things that make up the person you're created, how many of those things are like you and/or your spouse, is just incredible. But then you see all the things that just pertains to them. Truly, there is no better feeling than watching my son grow and learn to master his little body. Like I said, I love the kid.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
My Day
Today was pretty much like any other day. But today I got to spend around twelve hours alone with my son. He loves to be with his daddy at the end of the night right before he has his bath, but Larz was away studying for his chem final.
Jonnie wasn't happy about it. Because my mother-in-law was away at exercises, I couldn't hand him off to anyone, which made him very upset. He was overly tired and just couldn't seem to settle down without his daddy. It broke my heart.
I wonder how it's going to be when Larz goes to work all day and doesn't come home until late evening. I'm getting good practice being by myself, but my best friend in our ward who's also a stay-at-home mom just moved to Utah, so I don't have anyone to spend time with when I need some adult conversation.
For now, it's not bad at all because he's so little. But I wonder how I'll feel when he's a toddler. I really do love to spend my time beig a mommy, though. To use the expression my mom told me in college, "I should stop borrowing trouble" and worry about that when it comes.
Jonnie wasn't happy about it. Because my mother-in-law was away at exercises, I couldn't hand him off to anyone, which made him very upset. He was overly tired and just couldn't seem to settle down without his daddy. It broke my heart.
I wonder how it's going to be when Larz goes to work all day and doesn't come home until late evening. I'm getting good practice being by myself, but my best friend in our ward who's also a stay-at-home mom just moved to Utah, so I don't have anyone to spend time with when I need some adult conversation.
For now, it's not bad at all because he's so little. But I wonder how I'll feel when he's a toddler. I really do love to spend my time beig a mommy, though. To use the expression my mom told me in college, "I should stop borrowing trouble" and worry about that when it comes.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Like, Forever!!
Soo, it's been like, a billiondy years since I was on here, but since everyone and their pet monkey seems to have a blog, I figured I should come back and pick this up again. Besides, I'm a little lazy to keep up my hand written journal and since I spend a fair amount of time on the computer, I figured I could kill two birds with one stone. I still can't figure out how to post photos, though, which is the main reason I haven't been back to use this little bloggy.
I'm a mommy now and have the best little boy ever! He's 10 weeks and I love him to pieces! Today he did something amazing. I was slouched down against the wall on my bed with my knees up so he could sit in my lap. He leaned forward to sit up ALL BY HIMSELF for nearly 10 seconds. I was so proud of him! He's my little Wonder Boy. =) It was a good day.
I'm a mommy now and have the best little boy ever! He's 10 weeks and I love him to pieces! Today he did something amazing. I was slouched down against the wall on my bed with my knees up so he could sit in my lap. He leaned forward to sit up ALL BY HIMSELF for nearly 10 seconds. I was so proud of him! He's my little Wonder Boy. =) It was a good day.
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