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Translation:
I am having a very rough day today because my teeth are trying to come in. I just want Mommy to hold me all the time and I don't like to nap. The keyboard made me happy, so Mommy let me type. I really am tired and Mommy is my favorite right now. Today, I spit up sweet potatoes right down Mommy's shirt as we were leaving the house. Mommy is nice and she forgave me.
Love, Aidan
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Crazy day, napless Aidan, and bacon frying
So, I have two jobs.
What was I thinking?!!?!!
It has definitely been an adjustment to us all and I am honestly amazed how I do it. Just two nights ago, Seth and I were in bed reading...it was early (9:30ish) and I felt energized...but the next thing I know, I am waking up and Seth is tucking me in and turning out the lights. What??? I am the worst sleeper on the planet and never fall asleep like that. It definitely made me realize how much my life takes out of me.
This is what the day was like today:
7:00-Aidan wakes up yelling. I get up and make a bottle, go upstairs, and feed him.
7:30-Aidan is crying in his exersaucer and wants to be held.
8:30-Aidan is still wanting to be held and will not play by himself.
9:00-Aidan is finally down for a nap and I scramble to get myself ready for the day and clean up the kitchen.
9:45-Mom arrives to take care of Aidan.
10:15-Leave for work.
10:30-Arrive at work, start doing laundry, tidy the bedrooms, and take the trash out.
11:30-Grocery shopping for the family I work for.
12:30-Back from shopping, put groceries away, do more laundry, eat a little lunch, clean out the entire fridge and wash all the shelves and bins.
1:30-Mom calls and tells me that Aidan won't nap
1:45-Fold laundry and put away in rooms.
2:30-Cut up apples for the kids after school snack.
2:45-Leave to pick up kids from school.
3:00-Aidan still not napping.
3:20-Drop boys off and take McKinzie to the pet store to buy fish food.
3:45-Arrive at my second job.
5:15-Finish training, take McKinzie home.
5:20: Aidan still awake.
5:30-6:30-Make dinner for the F. family. French toast and bacon. Having never fried bacon before it was an interesting task.
6:45-Arrive home to a teething baby that has not napped all day. Change him, feed him, give him Tylenol, rock him, sing to him, lay him in bed.
7:15-Eat dinner.
7:45- Blog about my day.
What was I thinking?!!?!!
It has definitely been an adjustment to us all and I am honestly amazed how I do it. Just two nights ago, Seth and I were in bed reading...it was early (9:30ish) and I felt energized...but the next thing I know, I am waking up and Seth is tucking me in and turning out the lights. What??? I am the worst sleeper on the planet and never fall asleep like that. It definitely made me realize how much my life takes out of me.
This is what the day was like today:
7:00-Aidan wakes up yelling. I get up and make a bottle, go upstairs, and feed him.
7:30-Aidan is crying in his exersaucer and wants to be held.
8:30-Aidan is still wanting to be held and will not play by himself.
9:00-Aidan is finally down for a nap and I scramble to get myself ready for the day and clean up the kitchen.
9:45-Mom arrives to take care of Aidan.
10:15-Leave for work.
10:30-Arrive at work, start doing laundry, tidy the bedrooms, and take the trash out.
11:30-Grocery shopping for the family I work for.
12:30-Back from shopping, put groceries away, do more laundry, eat a little lunch, clean out the entire fridge and wash all the shelves and bins.
1:30-Mom calls and tells me that Aidan won't nap
1:45-Fold laundry and put away in rooms.
2:30-Cut up apples for the kids after school snack.
2:45-Leave to pick up kids from school.
3:00-Aidan still not napping.
3:20-Drop boys off and take McKinzie to the pet store to buy fish food.
3:45-Arrive at my second job.
5:15-Finish training, take McKinzie home.
5:20: Aidan still awake.
5:30-6:30-Make dinner for the F. family. French toast and bacon. Having never fried bacon before it was an interesting task.
6:45-Arrive home to a teething baby that has not napped all day. Change him, feed him, give him Tylenol, rock him, sing to him, lay him in bed.
7:15-Eat dinner.
7:45- Blog about my day.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Wanted: A bodysuit and helmet for an 18 lb. boy
Yikes!
You won't believe what the last few days have been like. Aidan is super prone to injuries right now. He wants to pull up on EVERYTHING...regardless of how sturdy it is. Just this morning he was trying to stand up with the help of a small empty box. He, of course, could not pull it off.
The last two mornings we have woken to a crash and scream. The first morning it was his face that hit the side of the crib. This morning, the back of his head. I never realized the need for a video monitor until now.
How do mothers (and their precious babies) survive this stage of exploration and daredevil-like behavior? Aidan seems to have no fears and will try anything. If he falls, he generally just gets back and up and starts over again...that is, unless he hits too hard...then he just needs a hug from Mommy and he's fine.
I am trying to stay relaxed, to pray over him, and to just be calm when he does hurt himself. It's gonna happen, so I can't freak out over him and not let him learn some things the hard way at times.
I just had to add this picture taken about one month ago.
How can you resist this little face?
You won't believe what the last few days have been like. Aidan is super prone to injuries right now. He wants to pull up on EVERYTHING...regardless of how sturdy it is. Just this morning he was trying to stand up with the help of a small empty box. He, of course, could not pull it off.
The last two mornings we have woken to a crash and scream. The first morning it was his face that hit the side of the crib. This morning, the back of his head. I never realized the need for a video monitor until now.
How do mothers (and their precious babies) survive this stage of exploration and daredevil-like behavior? Aidan seems to have no fears and will try anything. If he falls, he generally just gets back and up and starts over again...that is, unless he hits too hard...then he just needs a hug from Mommy and he's fine.
I am trying to stay relaxed, to pray over him, and to just be calm when he does hurt himself. It's gonna happen, so I can't freak out over him and not let him learn some things the hard way at times.
I just had to add this picture taken about one month ago.
How can you resist this little face?
Thursday, November 13, 2008
My lips hurt real bad
I have lost my chapstick and it is a tragedy indeed. My lips cannot take the separation and I am miserable. If you think I'm exaggerating at all, think again! I am so serious about this. I have been trying to devise a plan for getting more chapstick, but Aidan is napping and I don't want to wake him and drive around with a fussy baby...even in my current desperate state.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
A life update
Aidan is napping, Seth reading, I am sitting downstairs after a warm shower and a belly full of french toast and peppermint coffee (compliments of my wonderful husband), and all feels right in the world.
A lot has been happening in the Simmons' household: Aidan is crawling and got his first tooth on Thursday, I got a second part-time job that starts this week (so excited!), and we are taking the first steps toward possibly purchasing our first home (got approved for a loan this week).
Rewinding for a second....
On Tuesday, November 4th, we went as family to go vote. Aidan even joined in on the fun and "helped" Daddy select some of the candidates on the computer screen. We thought it was good for him to learn how to be an active citizen of the United States. :)
Only a few days later, I found Aidan experiencing his newest freedom. I think our lives are going to change in a big way now. The mess below took all of 2 minutes.
On Thursday night, Seth and I had a lovely date night at Main Street Cafe where we saw Ali Rogers, Waterdeep, Sandra McCracken, and Derek Webb. Thanks, babe!
Friday, I had the interview for my new job and spent the evening with my family. Grandmother and Bob came to visit and we had a wonderful time with them that evening and again on Saturday.
Bob made this horse for Aidan. What an absolute amazing gift he has!
Aidan was super enthusiastic about showing off his new talents and kept us laughing with his "new" take on crawling.
Aidan also really loves to stand up and we couldn't help but capture this sweet image of him standing on the barstool in my parent's kitchen. (Don't worry we only jumped out of the picture for like 2 seconds)
Aidan really loved Grandmother and Bob coming to see him and loved his new rocking horse.
And last but not least... my beautiful sister and I!
A lot has been happening in the Simmons' household: Aidan is crawling and got his first tooth on Thursday, I got a second part-time job that starts this week (so excited!), and we are taking the first steps toward possibly purchasing our first home (got approved for a loan this week).
Rewinding for a second....
On Tuesday, November 4th, we went as family to go vote. Aidan even joined in on the fun and "helped" Daddy select some of the candidates on the computer screen. We thought it was good for him to learn how to be an active citizen of the United States. :)
Only a few days later, I found Aidan experiencing his newest freedom. I think our lives are going to change in a big way now. The mess below took all of 2 minutes.
On Thursday night, Seth and I had a lovely date night at Main Street Cafe where we saw Ali Rogers, Waterdeep, Sandra McCracken, and Derek Webb. Thanks, babe!
Friday, I had the interview for my new job and spent the evening with my family. Grandmother and Bob came to visit and we had a wonderful time with them that evening and again on Saturday.
Bob made this horse for Aidan. What an absolute amazing gift he has!
Aidan was super enthusiastic about showing off his new talents and kept us laughing with his "new" take on crawling.
Aidan also really loves to stand up and we couldn't help but capture this sweet image of him standing on the barstool in my parent's kitchen. (Don't worry we only jumped out of the picture for like 2 seconds)
Aidan really loved Grandmother and Bob coming to see him and loved his new rocking horse.
And last but not least... my beautiful sister and I!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
7 months
Today Aidan is 7 months. It's so hard to believe. He is starting to crawl, "talking" all the time, sitting up without any support, eating baby food, sleeping good, trying to pull up on things...it's amazing how fast he's growing up!
This past week we've had gorgeous weather and when Aidan and I went on our walks I stopped by a park to let him try out the swings for the first time. He loved it!
He was a monkey for Halloween and was too precious for words.
I am enjoying Aidan so much these days. He is so sweet and so busy. He loves to play and is very interested in what is going on around him. Happy 7 months little one!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Facts of life
1. We have wasps/hornet creatures in our house. They scare me.
2. No matter how hard I try to get ahead of the house cleaning, I never do.
3. My body will never be the same now that I have had a child.
4. I have a different purpose in life now.
5. Eating lots of food does not help you lose the baby weight.
6. There is always laundry to be done.
7. Life is most fulfilling when your goal is to serve others first.
8. The color blue is calming.
9. Smiles from a baby are like fine jewels.
10. Motherhood is demanding and rewarding...sometimes one precedes the other.
11. There is never not time to spend with the Lord.
12. It's good not to sweat the small stuff.
13. Marriage is a blessing and should never be treated any differently.
14. Insert "children" where "marriage" is.
15. Nothing could be better than devoting all your days to raising a beautiful baby boy into a man of God.
2. No matter how hard I try to get ahead of the house cleaning, I never do.
3. My body will never be the same now that I have had a child.
4. I have a different purpose in life now.
5. Eating lots of food does not help you lose the baby weight.
6. There is always laundry to be done.
7. Life is most fulfilling when your goal is to serve others first.
8. The color blue is calming.
9. Smiles from a baby are like fine jewels.
10. Motherhood is demanding and rewarding...sometimes one precedes the other.
11. There is never not time to spend with the Lord.
12. It's good not to sweat the small stuff.
13. Marriage is a blessing and should never be treated any differently.
14. Insert "children" where "marriage" is.
15. Nothing could be better than devoting all your days to raising a beautiful baby boy into a man of God.
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