Bubbie's Friends
Patrick is going to his friend's birthday party. It's Jack's 2nd birthday. We had so much fun as a family to take our son to social with other babies. Patrick was the youngest, but that didn't stop him from trying to play with all the kids. Of course he didn't get to eat the cake and ice cream, but he did get watch Jack open all his presents. We had a blast! We look forward to other parties; especially once Patrick interacts with all his friends.
Tonight we decided to go to the Easter Vigil candle lighting service. I thought this would be much fun for Patrick to see the lights out and the parishioners hold candles. Mia and I took Andrew, Kaitlynn, and Patrick. Well, you want to know what happens when all the lights are turned out and it's really dark...You have three kids falling asleep. First, Andrew was getting tired and he fell asleep, then Kaitlynn was leaning closer and closer to Mia. And finally, Patrick began rubbing his eyes. We had already been at church for 1 1/2 hours and we just finished all the readings. And the church was crowded. So, we decided it was time to go and put the sleepy kids to bed. Good night!
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
March 11
Poof!
Having a baby and trying to pamper yourself is difficult. Okay, so I don't get the massages, manicures or pedicures very often. But I must control my crazy hair. I always schedule my appointment with Mia. It's like a mother-daughter thing, where we both relax. But now, with Patrick....it's not so relaxing. It's getting harder and harder to settle down Patrick in the salon. Next time, Daddy will need to take care of Patrick. My sweet boy wanted attention all the time. Last time, he came with us and he did super. I guess he is getting older and wants to explore more. This appointment wasn't relaxing, so I'm a little disappointed.
After my little pity party, I turned back into "SuperMom" and played with my son all afternoon. He didn't want to take a nap for mommy. Daddy picks him up and *poof*, Patrick falls right to sleep.
Having a baby and trying to pamper yourself is difficult. Okay, so I don't get the massages, manicures or pedicures very often. But I must control my crazy hair. I always schedule my appointment with Mia. It's like a mother-daughter thing, where we both relax. But now, with Patrick....it's not so relaxing. It's getting harder and harder to settle down Patrick in the salon. Next time, Daddy will need to take care of Patrick. My sweet boy wanted attention all the time. Last time, he came with us and he did super. I guess he is getting older and wants to explore more. This appointment wasn't relaxing, so I'm a little disappointed.
After my little pity party, I turned back into "SuperMom" and played with my son all afternoon. He didn't want to take a nap for mommy. Daddy picks him up and *poof*, Patrick falls right to sleep.
Monday, March 10, 2008
March 10
Good Night
Last night Patrick went to sleep at 9 p.m. Whew! Finally, he sleeps. Oh, wait. He's up. It's 9:30 p.m. Mama puts him to sleep at 10 p.m. and wait for it....he sleeps until 5 a.m and then goes back to sleep at 6 a.m. and doesn't wake up until 8 a.m. Yippee! I slept 8 hours. Wow! I'm energized. It feels GREAT!
Last night Patrick went to sleep at 9 p.m. Whew! Finally, he sleeps. Oh, wait. He's up. It's 9:30 p.m. Mama puts him to sleep at 10 p.m. and wait for it....he sleeps until 5 a.m and then goes back to sleep at 6 a.m. and doesn't wake up until 8 a.m. Yippee! I slept 8 hours. Wow! I'm energized. It feels GREAT!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
March 8
Showered With Love
Every time I want Patrick to have a great night of sleep, he always wakes up several times. Last night was no exception. In fact he has been waking up this entire week. Boy do I long for the day when he is on a constant schedule. He woke up three times last night. I really wanted a sleep because I was going to a baby shower. But Patrick decided to wake up at 5:45 a.m. and I just began my day. He was very cranky and I was worried because Daddy was going to be by himself while I was gone. Patrick must be teething again, because my sweet angel screamed all morning along. I felt like missing the shower since I was worried about my little boy, but Greg insisted that I headed out to have some fun.
The shower was another opportunity to show off baby pictures of Patrick. I just love the reaction from people when they see his picture. Greg and I joke about people's reaction because we get the feeling that people didn't think we would have a gorgeous son. Then we both say, "He takes after me". Any whoo, I shamelessly showed Patrick's pictures and took in all the oooh's and haaa's. I had a fabulous time at the shower. It's a great opportunity to see if there are baby products that I haven't heard about. One lady tie-dyed little Gerber onesies. They were too cute. But after the shower, I headed home to give Big Boy hugs & kisses. I sure did miss him.
Every time I want Patrick to have a great night of sleep, he always wakes up several times. Last night was no exception. In fact he has been waking up this entire week. Boy do I long for the day when he is on a constant schedule. He woke up three times last night. I really wanted a sleep because I was going to a baby shower. But Patrick decided to wake up at 5:45 a.m. and I just began my day. He was very cranky and I was worried because Daddy was going to be by himself while I was gone. Patrick must be teething again, because my sweet angel screamed all morning along. I felt like missing the shower since I was worried about my little boy, but Greg insisted that I headed out to have some fun.
The shower was another opportunity to show off baby pictures of Patrick. I just love the reaction from people when they see his picture. Greg and I joke about people's reaction because we get the feeling that people didn't think we would have a gorgeous son. Then we both say, "He takes after me". Any whoo, I shamelessly showed Patrick's pictures and took in all the oooh's and haaa's. I had a fabulous time at the shower. It's a great opportunity to see if there are baby products that I haven't heard about. One lady tie-dyed little Gerber onesies. They were too cute. But after the shower, I headed home to give Big Boy hugs & kisses. I sure did miss him.
Friday, March 7, 2008
March 7
Routine
Woke up at 6 a.m. It feels really early. Eat, pooped, napped, woke up, eat, pooped, played, catnap, played, eat, tried to sleep, played, crashed. Whew! A little break. Routine.
Every time, I put sweet boy to sleep in his crib, I whisper to Patrick, "Mommy loves you Patrick". Even if I leave the room and realize I didn't whisper to him, I go back into this room and then blow him a kiss and then whisper in his ear. Routine.
When Patrick sleeps, he makes noises trying to fall to sleep, hits my boobs right before he sleeps, then snores. He sucks air when he sleeps and I take the bottle out of his mouth. Routine.
Daddy came home early. He's not feeling well. Oh, my gosh! He decided to rest instead of going out tonight. Great idea! NOT Routine!
Momma tries to take naps, but there is too many things to do while Patrick is napping. Even when I'm tired, I have to get things done. My only playtime is trying to blog and record our lives together, but even that is becoming harder to do. Sorry, bloggers...being a mom comes first. Don't give up on me...Trying to establish a routine for myself.
Woke up at 6 a.m. It feels really early. Eat, pooped, napped, woke up, eat, pooped, played, catnap, played, eat, tried to sleep, played, crashed. Whew! A little break. Routine.
Every time, I put sweet boy to sleep in his crib, I whisper to Patrick, "Mommy loves you Patrick". Even if I leave the room and realize I didn't whisper to him, I go back into this room and then blow him a kiss and then whisper in his ear. Routine.
When Patrick sleeps, he makes noises trying to fall to sleep, hits my boobs right before he sleeps, then snores. He sucks air when he sleeps and I take the bottle out of his mouth. Routine.
Daddy came home early. He's not feeling well. Oh, my gosh! He decided to rest instead of going out tonight. Great idea! NOT Routine!
Momma tries to take naps, but there is too many things to do while Patrick is napping. Even when I'm tired, I have to get things done. My only playtime is trying to blog and record our lives together, but even that is becoming harder to do. Sorry, bloggers...being a mom comes first. Don't give up on me...Trying to establish a routine for myself.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
March 1
Go To Sleep
The big day for the Couple Shower is finally here. Patrick played with grandma and grandpa, but wouldn't take a nap. Oh, no! Is he going to be cranky? Not, my social butter fly. He loves to be around people, but it does throw off his sleeping schedule. He loved Aunt Jamie's party and wanted to be a night owl. Once everyone left the party, my sweet boy was exhausted and fell asleep in my arms.
My nephew was going to spend the night, but when my niece found out, she began to cry. She came up to me, with big crocodile tears falling from her face and asked, "Aunt Julie, *sniff* *sniff*, Can I come spend the night with you? What is an aunt to do, but comfort her and say, "Of course, Kaitlynn". I want Patrick to know his cousins and it must begin when they are young. Family is so important to me. All the kids fell asleep in the van. Greg carried them inside the house, one by one and all stayed asleep.
The big day for the Couple Shower is finally here. Patrick played with grandma and grandpa, but wouldn't take a nap. Oh, no! Is he going to be cranky? Not, my social butter fly. He loves to be around people, but it does throw off his sleeping schedule. He loved Aunt Jamie's party and wanted to be a night owl. Once everyone left the party, my sweet boy was exhausted and fell asleep in my arms.
My nephew was going to spend the night, but when my niece found out, she began to cry. She came up to me, with big crocodile tears falling from her face and asked, "Aunt Julie, *sniff* *sniff*, Can I come spend the night with you? What is an aunt to do, but comfort her and say, "Of course, Kaitlynn". I want Patrick to know his cousins and it must begin when they are young. Family is so important to me. All the kids fell asleep in the van. Greg carried them inside the house, one by one and all stayed asleep.
February 28
We're Going Riding On A Freeway
Patrick slept from 9:30 to 6 a.m. All night, without waking up. Maybe we are on to something.
Rise and shine! First thing we did was go try to get things ready for the part at Aunt Jamie's. Patrick loves riding in the minivan; especially when the semi's pass us. He looks out the windows and is very content during the rides. Some times, the crazy drivers scare me. Your surrounds sure change when you have a baby. I realize how horrible people drive. Run red lights, cut people off, drive too close. Wow! Was I really not that observant before Patrick. People slow down....what's the rush! Fially, we arrive at Aunt Jamie's. I gave Patrick a bath in her sick. He loves it. Then he was so tired, he took a 3 hour nap. I needed the time to prepare for the party. I shouldn't try and to do too much, but this is my sister's wedding that we are getting ready for and I'm hosting this Couple Shower. Thanks Patrick, for giving Mama a break and taking a long nap. I was able to get so much done.
Patrick slept from 9:30 to 6 a.m. Didn't wake up.
Patrick slept from 9:30 to 6 a.m. All night, without waking up. Maybe we are on to something.
Rise and shine! First thing we did was go try to get things ready for the part at Aunt Jamie's. Patrick loves riding in the minivan; especially when the semi's pass us. He looks out the windows and is very content during the rides. Some times, the crazy drivers scare me. Your surrounds sure change when you have a baby. I realize how horrible people drive. Run red lights, cut people off, drive too close. Wow! Was I really not that observant before Patrick. People slow down....what's the rush! Fially, we arrive at Aunt Jamie's. I gave Patrick a bath in her sick. He loves it. Then he was so tired, he took a 3 hour nap. I needed the time to prepare for the party. I shouldn't try and to do too much, but this is my sister's wedding that we are getting ready for and I'm hosting this Couple Shower. Thanks Patrick, for giving Mama a break and taking a long nap. I was able to get so much done.
Patrick slept from 9:30 to 6 a.m. Didn't wake up.
February 27
Just Checking In
We checked in on Uncle Mark and he has been sleeping. He needs sleep. He still isn't feeling well. He is really sick! I've never seen my brother like this and it's scary.
I headed over to my sister's to get ready for the Couple's wedding shower on Saturday. Patrick ate in his bumbo on the kitchen counter. Don't worry, it's a big counter and he wasn't going to fall. Then I changed him into his jammies and he fell asleep. Greg and I left to go home and Patrick stayed asleep when we put him in his crib. He slept from 9:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. YES! We needed sleep.
We checked in on Uncle Mark and he has been sleeping. He needs sleep. He still isn't feeling well. He is really sick! I've never seen my brother like this and it's scary.
I headed over to my sister's to get ready for the Couple's wedding shower on Saturday. Patrick ate in his bumbo on the kitchen counter. Don't worry, it's a big counter and he wasn't going to fall. Then I changed him into his jammies and he fell asleep. Greg and I left to go home and Patrick stayed asleep when we put him in his crib. He slept from 9:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. YES! We needed sleep.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
February 23
Nano Nano
Today was the first N.A.N.O (Need A Night Out) with my mommy group. We met for lunch at Panera's and shared pictures of babies. Oh, it was so much fun to be around the girls. We laughed and talked and had so much fun. Then we went to see a chick flick, "Fools Gold", with the luscious Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. It was such a relaxing day and I enjoyed every moment, but I missed my little boy. He was asleep before I left and just went down for a nap when I arrived home. It seemed like the longest time until I could hold my beautiful son. When he woke up, he flashed those brown eyes at his momma. I think this outing was the longest that I've been away from my son.
In the evening, my niece Kaitlynn wanted to come over to her Aunt Julie's house. So, of course I said "Yes". She had a blast taking care of Patrick. She fed him and made the comment that "Patrick is in love with his food". You bet he is. He loves to eat and makes all kinds of noises when he opens his mouth wide and tastes the delicious food. So far, he likes all the vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, and green beans) except peas. He'll eat them, but you can tell they are not his favorite by the way he wrinkles up his nose.
Momma is exhausted! It was a long day for me but I couldn't wait to grab my son and put him to sleep. I love rocking him to sleep because it's a special time for the two of us. We read a book, play, and then listen to music. He pats my face and give him gentle kisses on his hands and then I squeeze him tight. It's going to be hard to get him to go to sleep on his own. I think I'll do some research on this to help make the transition smoother. I suppose I'm not going to be able to just put my son down in his crib and he magically goes to sleep on his own with out a fuss. Haha! Any advice from mother's out there is greatly appreciated. Suggestions Please!
Today was the first N.A.N.O (Need A Night Out) with my mommy group. We met for lunch at Panera's and shared pictures of babies. Oh, it was so much fun to be around the girls. We laughed and talked and had so much fun. Then we went to see a chick flick, "Fools Gold", with the luscious Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. It was such a relaxing day and I enjoyed every moment, but I missed my little boy. He was asleep before I left and just went down for a nap when I arrived home. It seemed like the longest time until I could hold my beautiful son. When he woke up, he flashed those brown eyes at his momma. I think this outing was the longest that I've been away from my son.
In the evening, my niece Kaitlynn wanted to come over to her Aunt Julie's house. So, of course I said "Yes". She had a blast taking care of Patrick. She fed him and made the comment that "Patrick is in love with his food". You bet he is. He loves to eat and makes all kinds of noises when he opens his mouth wide and tastes the delicious food. So far, he likes all the vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, and green beans) except peas. He'll eat them, but you can tell they are not his favorite by the way he wrinkles up his nose.
Momma is exhausted! It was a long day for me but I couldn't wait to grab my son and put him to sleep. I love rocking him to sleep because it's a special time for the two of us. We read a book, play, and then listen to music. He pats my face and give him gentle kisses on his hands and then I squeeze him tight. It's going to be hard to get him to go to sleep on his own. I think I'll do some research on this to help make the transition smoother. I suppose I'm not going to be able to just put my son down in his crib and he magically goes to sleep on his own with out a fuss. Haha! Any advice from mother's out there is greatly appreciated. Suggestions Please!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
February 19
Sweet Dreams
My little boy is growing up. He's becoming so big and he has changed from being an infant. But today, I reminisced of our early days when we brought him home. He still has the little cry from when he was born. It's not as strong and loud, but I can still hear the same cry.
I've been rocking Patrick to sleep. The doctor says to begin putting him down in his crib and letting him fall to sleep. I've been working on this for his afternoon naps, but today, I made an exception. I rocked my baby in my arms until he fell asleep. I always put his lullaby music on so hopefully he'll associate music with falling asleep. There are two songs where he usually falls asleep: Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and Canon D. My sister is having instrumental music of these two songs at her wedding. I think Patrick just might fall asleep when he hears these songs at her wedding. This wouldn't be a bad thing. :)
After holding my baby when he falls asleep, I love hearing his wimpers and looking at his lips as he tries to suck air. It's the cutest thing. I always give Patrick a kiss and then whisper in his ear, "Mommy loves you Patrick". It's my routine. Sweet dreams little boy.
My little boy is growing up. He's becoming so big and he has changed from being an infant. But today, I reminisced of our early days when we brought him home. He still has the little cry from when he was born. It's not as strong and loud, but I can still hear the same cry.
I've been rocking Patrick to sleep. The doctor says to begin putting him down in his crib and letting him fall to sleep. I've been working on this for his afternoon naps, but today, I made an exception. I rocked my baby in my arms until he fell asleep. I always put his lullaby music on so hopefully he'll associate music with falling asleep. There are two songs where he usually falls asleep: Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and Canon D. My sister is having instrumental music of these two songs at her wedding. I think Patrick just might fall asleep when he hears these songs at her wedding. This wouldn't be a bad thing. :)
After holding my baby when he falls asleep, I love hearing his wimpers and looking at his lips as he tries to suck air. It's the cutest thing. I always give Patrick a kiss and then whisper in his ear, "Mommy loves you Patrick". It's my routine. Sweet dreams little boy.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
February 13
Like Father Like Son
After Patrick's early morning feeding, he was ready to go back to sleep, but it's still early. Greg's alarm hasn't gone off yet, so I put Patrick in between us. I look over and Patrick was sleeping with his right arm under his head and his mouth open. Then I glanced at his daddy and he is in the same position. I see so many similarities between my son and his father. It's quite interesting. Then I see Greg around his own father, both at their laptops...spitting image. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Routine. It happens every day. Kiss Greg goodbye, get up, feed Patrick cereal. Once he is finished, I put several toys on his high chair to play. Then he tries to eat them and slowly, they all fall on the floor. So I wipe them off, put them on the table, then he eats them and they eventually fall again. Same routine, different day. He loves playing and wants to play with all his toys at one time. Some times, he'll put a toy in each hand and then tries to eat both of them. It's okay for a while, then he gets frustrated and let's out this scream. Wow! High pitch noises from such a sweet boy. Where does he get this from? :)
This afternoon, Patrick was cranky. He needed some sleep, but I needed to run some errands. So after several attempts to put Patrick down for a nap, I decided to take Bubbie along for the ride. He wasn't going to go to sleep. As soon as the van started, he became calm. No longer does he get upset when we stop at the stop signs. He just looks around at the cars. He's interested in everyone and everything. It's amazing how much he is taking in.
This evening, he gobbled all of his carrots. It doesn't appear that he'll be a picky eater, but then he's only had rice and carrots. I'm anxious to give him fruit, but I must be patience. What will all this food do to this body? Well, I found out when I changed his diaper. Oh, the smell. I'm not use to this. Carrot poop. Yuck!
After Patrick's early morning feeding, he was ready to go back to sleep, but it's still early. Greg's alarm hasn't gone off yet, so I put Patrick in between us. I look over and Patrick was sleeping with his right arm under his head and his mouth open. Then I glanced at his daddy and he is in the same position. I see so many similarities between my son and his father. It's quite interesting. Then I see Greg around his own father, both at their laptops...spitting image. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Routine. It happens every day. Kiss Greg goodbye, get up, feed Patrick cereal. Once he is finished, I put several toys on his high chair to play. Then he tries to eat them and slowly, they all fall on the floor. So I wipe them off, put them on the table, then he eats them and they eventually fall again. Same routine, different day. He loves playing and wants to play with all his toys at one time. Some times, he'll put a toy in each hand and then tries to eat both of them. It's okay for a while, then he gets frustrated and let's out this scream. Wow! High pitch noises from such a sweet boy. Where does he get this from? :)
This afternoon, Patrick was cranky. He needed some sleep, but I needed to run some errands. So after several attempts to put Patrick down for a nap, I decided to take Bubbie along for the ride. He wasn't going to go to sleep. As soon as the van started, he became calm. No longer does he get upset when we stop at the stop signs. He just looks around at the cars. He's interested in everyone and everything. It's amazing how much he is taking in.
This evening, he gobbled all of his carrots. It doesn't appear that he'll be a picky eater, but then he's only had rice and carrots. I'm anxious to give him fruit, but I must be patience. What will all this food do to this body? Well, I found out when I changed his diaper. Oh, the smell. I'm not use to this. Carrot poop. Yuck!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
February 10
Lazy Day
Patrick woke up at 2:30 a.m and then 6 a.m. Oh, No! Budda Baby is wide awake and it's Sunday. Daddy managed to play with him with one eye open, but then we felt a puddle in the bed. Yuck! Budda Baby has peed through his diaper and onto the sheets of our bed. I know Huggies diapers are absorbent, but he can really pee in the diapers. I get up and change him and play with him so daddy can sleep. Then around 8 a.m., I rock him back to sleep. I'm still tired so I decide to go back to sleep too. Shazam! I glance at the clock and it says 10:30 a.m. Greg, Patrick, and I slept in. Momma feels refreshed. It felt great! I must have needed the sleep or else the bridal shower yesterday wore me out....probably both.
The rest of the day was a lazy day at home. I love days like this. We did what we wanted, when we wanted. Patrick took several naps today, so I was able to do stuff throughout the whole day. I hope he sleeps tonight. He did sleep more than usual. It must have been the all the squeezes at the bridal shower.
Mia watched Patrick while Greg and I went to Target. It's was very cold outside and I try not to take him out when it's freezing. I don't want him to get sick any more. It's hot one day and then cold the next day. And this winter, well don't let me get started on that tantrum. So we bought a bookcase and hutch for my desk. The first thing I put on my desk was our picture of Patrick and his mommy. I love this picture. Lea sure can capture great pictures.
Patrick woke up at 2:30 a.m and then 6 a.m. Oh, No! Budda Baby is wide awake and it's Sunday. Daddy managed to play with him with one eye open, but then we felt a puddle in the bed. Yuck! Budda Baby has peed through his diaper and onto the sheets of our bed. I know Huggies diapers are absorbent, but he can really pee in the diapers. I get up and change him and play with him so daddy can sleep. Then around 8 a.m., I rock him back to sleep. I'm still tired so I decide to go back to sleep too. Shazam! I glance at the clock and it says 10:30 a.m. Greg, Patrick, and I slept in. Momma feels refreshed. It felt great! I must have needed the sleep or else the bridal shower yesterday wore me out....probably both.
The rest of the day was a lazy day at home. I love days like this. We did what we wanted, when we wanted. Patrick took several naps today, so I was able to do stuff throughout the whole day. I hope he sleeps tonight. He did sleep more than usual. It must have been the all the squeezes at the bridal shower.
Mia watched Patrick while Greg and I went to Target. It's was very cold outside and I try not to take him out when it's freezing. I don't want him to get sick any more. It's hot one day and then cold the next day. And this winter, well don't let me get started on that tantrum. So we bought a bookcase and hutch for my desk. The first thing I put on my desk was our picture of Patrick and his mommy. I love this picture. Lea sure can capture great pictures.
February 9
Oh Snap!
Why is it that when you want your baby to get a good night sleep, they always wake up several times. Patrick decided to have several parties with mommy throughout the night and the alarm was going to go off at 7 a.m. This is unusual for a Saturday; especially when we try to sleep in. Who are we kidding? We can't sleep in on the weekend when our "little alarm" wants to play with us. And who schedules a bridal shower for their sister in the morning? What was I thinking? We had to be showered, dressed, and ready to leave by 9: 15 a.m. So, since we just happened to be up early, (thanks Patrick), we were heading towards the van at 9:13 a.m. Whew! We are going to be early. Oh snap! We are really early; especially since I can't pick up the cake until 10 a.m. Well, I guess we'll have to get some coffee. Thank goodness Greg is going along for the ride, to help me out with Patrick. The bridal shower begins at 11 a.m. and I'm still in the van at 10:30. My wonderful sister-in-law is co-hosting this event, so that helps take the pressure off of me. Whew! We made it before anyone arrived. But wait, we still have to unpack the van. All this stuff for one baby. Oh, and how could I forget the bridal shower stuff. Why do we always take the entire house for Patrick when we go for an outing, or visit family? And this time, I didn't take everything. Hmmm...I must make a checklist to help make our outings quicker. In my free time, I'll get to it. :)
Some how, I manged to get things done on time. But wait. Where's the blushing bride? Late as usual because she had to make a grand entrance; especially since she had her hair done. So this gave me the opportunity to show Patrick off to all her friends. These are the friends that have given Patrick nicknames like "Chunky Monkey, Pork Chop, and Rump Roast". I don't mind the names because they gushed all over my baby and enjoyed squeezing his thunder thighs. He was passed around until people realized how heavy he can be from holding him. He saw lots of love. Speaking of love. Patrick also met Mike's cousin Tiffany and her 10 month daughter Flora Jane. They played side by side. Patrick was so excited to see another baby. We need more interaction with other children. Any volunteers? Who wants to play with us?
Why is it that when you want your baby to get a good night sleep, they always wake up several times. Patrick decided to have several parties with mommy throughout the night and the alarm was going to go off at 7 a.m. This is unusual for a Saturday; especially when we try to sleep in. Who are we kidding? We can't sleep in on the weekend when our "little alarm" wants to play with us. And who schedules a bridal shower for their sister in the morning? What was I thinking? We had to be showered, dressed, and ready to leave by 9: 15 a.m. So, since we just happened to be up early, (thanks Patrick), we were heading towards the van at 9:13 a.m. Whew! We are going to be early. Oh snap! We are really early; especially since I can't pick up the cake until 10 a.m. Well, I guess we'll have to get some coffee. Thank goodness Greg is going along for the ride, to help me out with Patrick. The bridal shower begins at 11 a.m. and I'm still in the van at 10:30. My wonderful sister-in-law is co-hosting this event, so that helps take the pressure off of me. Whew! We made it before anyone arrived. But wait, we still have to unpack the van. All this stuff for one baby. Oh, and how could I forget the bridal shower stuff. Why do we always take the entire house for Patrick when we go for an outing, or visit family? And this time, I didn't take everything. Hmmm...I must make a checklist to help make our outings quicker. In my free time, I'll get to it. :)
Some how, I manged to get things done on time. But wait. Where's the blushing bride? Late as usual because she had to make a grand entrance; especially since she had her hair done. So this gave me the opportunity to show Patrick off to all her friends. These are the friends that have given Patrick nicknames like "Chunky Monkey, Pork Chop, and Rump Roast". I don't mind the names because they gushed all over my baby and enjoyed squeezing his thunder thighs. He was passed around until people realized how heavy he can be from holding him. He saw lots of love. Speaking of love. Patrick also met Mike's cousin Tiffany and her 10 month daughter Flora Jane. They played side by side. Patrick was so excited to see another baby. We need more interaction with other children. Any volunteers? Who wants to play with us?
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Feburary 5
Hurricane Patrick
Grandma and Grandpa friends from Europe came to America for a visit. We were fortunate enough to spend some time with them. Unfortunately, Patrick decided to sleep during the two visits when they came over to see him. My son, who loves to be awake and boy did he stay awake until company came over. He was very cranky and fussy, so I let him sleep. I felt really bad because the two times that they tried to stop by, Patrick was asleep. So that evening, we went to eat barbeque at Haywards. Since the weather has been snowy, many people stayed away from the restaurant. Luckily for us, we were given special treatment. Patrick stayed home with Mia so that he could sleep and it allowed us to enjoy the visit. Ida, gave us a wonderful book that is very common in Europe. She gave us the English version. I love reading books to Patrick, so we'll have to read this gem soon.
When Greg and I came home, I rushed to get Patrick. Oh, how I miss him when I'm away. The rest of the evening, we watched our son playing in his crib. Very soon, he'll be rolling over and crawling. He is showing signs of wanting to crawl. Look at world, here comes Hurricane Patrick.
Grandma and Grandpa friends from Europe came to America for a visit. We were fortunate enough to spend some time with them. Unfortunately, Patrick decided to sleep during the two visits when they came over to see him. My son, who loves to be awake and boy did he stay awake until company came over. He was very cranky and fussy, so I let him sleep. I felt really bad because the two times that they tried to stop by, Patrick was asleep. So that evening, we went to eat barbeque at Haywards. Since the weather has been snowy, many people stayed away from the restaurant. Luckily for us, we were given special treatment. Patrick stayed home with Mia so that he could sleep and it allowed us to enjoy the visit. Ida, gave us a wonderful book that is very common in Europe. She gave us the English version. I love reading books to Patrick, so we'll have to read this gem soon.
When Greg and I came home, I rushed to get Patrick. Oh, how I miss him when I'm away. The rest of the evening, we watched our son playing in his crib. Very soon, he'll be rolling over and crawling. He is showing signs of wanting to crawl. Look at world, here comes Hurricane Patrick.
February 4
Mr. Sandman
Grandma and Grandpa Rickman arrived to squeeze the baby. Patrick loves seeing them. Grandpa loves to play jump-jump with him and will bounce "Thunder Thighs" on his legs. Grandma Linda loves to say, "How Big is Patrick? So, BIG!" I enjoy seeing Patrick interact with his grandparents. Greg and I are fortunate to be so close to family. I truly don't understand when families don't spend time together or call one another. We are blessed. :)
This afternoon, Patrick and I have been playing a game. I will blow bubbles on his cheek and then Patrick immediately grabs my face and pulls me forward. Then, does the same thing on my cheek. We do this several times until we get tired. It's the cutest thing to watch your son give you love. He loves to "play" with my hair. Some people would say he's pulling my hair, but since he gives me kisses, I call it hug. :)
Mr. Sandman, bring me some SLEEP. Mr. Sandman is coming to our house and sprinkling sleepy dust on Patrick. It's a good thing because momma is getting tired. Patrick slept from 11:30 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. then napped from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This was so great! I felt refresh and energized. Perhaps we are being re-introduced to nap time. Thank you Mr. Sandman!
Grandma and Grandpa Rickman arrived to squeeze the baby. Patrick loves seeing them. Grandpa loves to play jump-jump with him and will bounce "Thunder Thighs" on his legs. Grandma Linda loves to say, "How Big is Patrick? So, BIG!" I enjoy seeing Patrick interact with his grandparents. Greg and I are fortunate to be so close to family. I truly don't understand when families don't spend time together or call one another. We are blessed. :)
This afternoon, Patrick and I have been playing a game. I will blow bubbles on his cheek and then Patrick immediately grabs my face and pulls me forward. Then, does the same thing on my cheek. We do this several times until we get tired. It's the cutest thing to watch your son give you love. He loves to "play" with my hair. Some people would say he's pulling my hair, but since he gives me kisses, I call it hug. :)
Mr. Sandman, bring me some SLEEP. Mr. Sandman is coming to our house and sprinkling sleepy dust on Patrick. It's a good thing because momma is getting tired. Patrick slept from 11:30 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. then napped from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This was so great! I felt refresh and energized. Perhaps we are being re-introduced to nap time. Thank you Mr. Sandman!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
February 3
Thelma Solved The Mystery
Boy have times changed. I remember as a little girl getting up early on Saturday morning to watch cartoons. Oh, the excitement! What I would watch would depend on what time I got out of bed. I'd open one eye and realized it was morning and rush downstairs to discover that my brother woke up before me and was watching some dorky cartoon. He never wanted to watch the Smurfs. But we both agreed on Scooby Doo. Today, I got to experience what it's like to watch cartoons through the eyes of my nephew. Where is the excitement in having 24/7 of cartoons on television? Aaaugh! But Andrew likes Scooby Doo and was watching the gang be scared by ghosts, going on a wild goose chase and then having the mystery solved. What will Patrick be watching when he gets older?
This afternoon, Patrick was fighting sleep. He was tired, but wouldn't take a nap. No matter how often we tried, he stayed wide awake. Finally at night, he wore himself out and didn't resist any more. He slept until 9:15 a.m. Mommy and daddy loved it!
Boy have times changed. I remember as a little girl getting up early on Saturday morning to watch cartoons. Oh, the excitement! What I would watch would depend on what time I got out of bed. I'd open one eye and realized it was morning and rush downstairs to discover that my brother woke up before me and was watching some dorky cartoon. He never wanted to watch the Smurfs. But we both agreed on Scooby Doo. Today, I got to experience what it's like to watch cartoons through the eyes of my nephew. Where is the excitement in having 24/7 of cartoons on television? Aaaugh! But Andrew likes Scooby Doo and was watching the gang be scared by ghosts, going on a wild goose chase and then having the mystery solved. What will Patrick be watching when he gets older?
This afternoon, Patrick was fighting sleep. He was tired, but wouldn't take a nap. No matter how often we tried, he stayed wide awake. Finally at night, he wore himself out and didn't resist any more. He slept until 9:15 a.m. Mommy and daddy loved it!
Friday, February 1, 2008
February 1
Daddy's Touch
Patrick was a little fussy tonight. I tried to put the voodoo hex on him and it didn't work. I tried three times with all my tricks. Greg must have sensed my frustration because he gave it a try. He picked Patrick up, put him in the football hold, rocked him a little and then magic...he fell right to sleep. The best part was that he stayed asleep until morning.
Patrick was a little fussy tonight. I tried to put the voodoo hex on him and it didn't work. I tried three times with all my tricks. Greg must have sensed my frustration because he gave it a try. He picked Patrick up, put him in the football hold, rocked him a little and then magic...he fell right to sleep. The best part was that he stayed asleep until morning.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
January 30
Give Me Some Kisses
It was an early start today. I was in the shower by 7:15 a.m. Patrick was still sleeping, so I decided to get a hot shower. I'm feeling better and I just wanted to began the day. This morning, Patrick has so much fun playing with all his toys. He went from the swing, to his jumperoo, to his exersaucer, to the floor. We did a little tummy time, but we are focused on helping him sit up. He loves playing on his airplane blanket with his puppy dog toy. It plays music that isn't annoying (yet).
Wedding planning for Aunt Jamie continues. This time..az.food tasting at the Ritz Charles. Yummy. Patrick was so good. He sat patiently while we sampled some of the food, but towards the end, he was sleepy. A few drinks of milk and he was sleep. Whew! Aunt Jamie could relax and enjoy her moment. I hope Patrick is good during her wedding. This is one time , we don't want to have a shining moment and take away from the bride.
In the evening, Greg and I got a kick out of watching Mia make Patrick giggle. He has the sweetest laugh. All Mia was saying was "Give ME Some KISSES"! Patrick just laughed and laughed and laughed. Greg and I enjoyed watching him as as these weird noises were coming out of his mouth. When Patrick smiles, he grins from cheek to cheek and squints his eyes. Too Cute!
It was an early start today. I was in the shower by 7:15 a.m. Patrick was still sleeping, so I decided to get a hot shower. I'm feeling better and I just wanted to began the day. This morning, Patrick has so much fun playing with all his toys. He went from the swing, to his jumperoo, to his exersaucer, to the floor. We did a little tummy time, but we are focused on helping him sit up. He loves playing on his airplane blanket with his puppy dog toy. It plays music that isn't annoying (yet).
Wedding planning for Aunt Jamie continues. This time..az.food tasting at the Ritz Charles. Yummy. Patrick was so good. He sat patiently while we sampled some of the food, but towards the end, he was sleepy. A few drinks of milk and he was sleep. Whew! Aunt Jamie could relax and enjoy her moment. I hope Patrick is good during her wedding. This is one time , we don't want to have a shining moment and take away from the bride.
In the evening, Greg and I got a kick out of watching Mia make Patrick giggle. He has the sweetest laugh. All Mia was saying was "Give ME Some KISSES"! Patrick just laughed and laughed and laughed. Greg and I enjoyed watching him as as these weird noises were coming out of his mouth. When Patrick smiles, he grins from cheek to cheek and squints his eyes. Too Cute!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
January 25
All Nighter
1 o'clock, 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock , 4 o'clock 5 o'clock. These are how often I saw the clock last night. Patrick is sick and we don't like it. He was so congested that I held him the entire night so that he could breathe. I pulled at the other humidifier that is warm to see if it would help. Perhaps it did. It's amazing how your body will become alert when your child is sick. I didn't sleep last night. I couldn't. Patrick needed his mommy. Greg was so great. He was trying to get up with me and always asked me, "What do you need baby"? I told him to go back to sleep. He had to work on Friday, so I pulled an all nighter.
I finally just went to his bedroom and put on his music to help him relax. He was awake. Wide Awake! So I looked at the suggestions that Aunt Susan sent for the Name Game. Aaarugh, how could I have missed some easy ones. Too many late nights or early mornings and this would be another one of those nights. So at 6 a.m., Mia wakes up and helps me out. She told me to go bed at 6:42 a.m. and I willing said, "YES". When Greg's alarm went off, he panicked because he couldn't see Patrick, but then realized Mia had him. He gets ready for work while I slept. In fact I didn't even hear him. I slept for a couple of hours and then I rushed down to help Mia with Patrick. It's amazing how 3 hours of sleep feels great.
During the day Patrick was getting better. He didn't sound congested and his nose wasn't runny. I played with Patrick in the afternoon, but then my energy was fading. After rocking Patrick for his afternoon nap, Mia told me to take a nap too. I agreed. After sleeping 1 hour, I woke up because Daddy came home. He was feeling tired and thought he was getting sick. So I put the boys in our bedroom and went downstairs. Mia was making us chicken noodle soup. Oh, I love my mother. She knows what to do to make us feel better.
That evening, we couldn't believe this was the same baby that kept us up all night. Patrick was laughing, talking, and playing. He didn't have any signs of being sick. He must bounce back like his daddy. Thank goodness!
1 o'clock, 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock , 4 o'clock 5 o'clock. These are how often I saw the clock last night. Patrick is sick and we don't like it. He was so congested that I held him the entire night so that he could breathe. I pulled at the other humidifier that is warm to see if it would help. Perhaps it did. It's amazing how your body will become alert when your child is sick. I didn't sleep last night. I couldn't. Patrick needed his mommy. Greg was so great. He was trying to get up with me and always asked me, "What do you need baby"? I told him to go back to sleep. He had to work on Friday, so I pulled an all nighter.
I finally just went to his bedroom and put on his music to help him relax. He was awake. Wide Awake! So I looked at the suggestions that Aunt Susan sent for the Name Game. Aaarugh, how could I have missed some easy ones. Too many late nights or early mornings and this would be another one of those nights. So at 6 a.m., Mia wakes up and helps me out. She told me to go bed at 6:42 a.m. and I willing said, "YES". When Greg's alarm went off, he panicked because he couldn't see Patrick, but then realized Mia had him. He gets ready for work while I slept. In fact I didn't even hear him. I slept for a couple of hours and then I rushed down to help Mia with Patrick. It's amazing how 3 hours of sleep feels great.
During the day Patrick was getting better. He didn't sound congested and his nose wasn't runny. I played with Patrick in the afternoon, but then my energy was fading. After rocking Patrick for his afternoon nap, Mia told me to take a nap too. I agreed. After sleeping 1 hour, I woke up because Daddy came home. He was feeling tired and thought he was getting sick. So I put the boys in our bedroom and went downstairs. Mia was making us chicken noodle soup. Oh, I love my mother. She knows what to do to make us feel better.
That evening, we couldn't believe this was the same baby that kept us up all night. Patrick was laughing, talking, and playing. He didn't have any signs of being sick. He must bounce back like his daddy. Thank goodness!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
January 22
Sleep Little Baby
Last night, we brought two new rugs for our wooden floors. Since Patrick will be crawling soon, we are trying to get the house prepared for this new adventure. Oh the fun we are having playing on the floor. We devoted one of our rooms as Patrick's playroom. He plays with his swing, exersaucer, jumperoo, and a toy box filled with his toys that makes all kinds of noises. After playing all morning, Patrick wore himself out and went down for a nap. It was a piece of cake putting him to sleep. A few rocks and he instantly fell asleep in my arms. The little guy played hard and had blast with his mommy.
At night, daddy had a special moment with his son. Patrick was tired after playing all day. Greg rocked him to sleep and again, Patrick went to sleep right away. Greg just held Patrick and said it reminded him of the hospital when he was born. Patrick would sleep in his daddy's arms. The difference is that he weighs more than when he was a newborn a now our arms get tired. But daddy continued to hold his son. It was a sweet moment.
Last night, we brought two new rugs for our wooden floors. Since Patrick will be crawling soon, we are trying to get the house prepared for this new adventure. Oh the fun we are having playing on the floor. We devoted one of our rooms as Patrick's playroom. He plays with his swing, exersaucer, jumperoo, and a toy box filled with his toys that makes all kinds of noises. After playing all morning, Patrick wore himself out and went down for a nap. It was a piece of cake putting him to sleep. A few rocks and he instantly fell asleep in my arms. The little guy played hard and had blast with his mommy.
At night, daddy had a special moment with his son. Patrick was tired after playing all day. Greg rocked him to sleep and again, Patrick went to sleep right away. Greg just held Patrick and said it reminded him of the hospital when he was born. Patrick would sleep in his daddy's arms. The difference is that he weighs more than when he was a newborn a now our arms get tired. But daddy continued to hold his son. It was a sweet moment.
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