This past year Pumpkin played Upward Bound Basketball at First Baptist Church. It was a great experience for her and they are a wonderful christian organization. Pumpkin had never played basketball in her life and I honestly thought she'd hate it. Pumpkin and running do not go hand in hand. I will have to admit she did prove me wrong and she was pretty good. She had great coaches and made wonderful friends. She attended every game but never went to practice because I was nine months pregnant and was miserable. As a matter of fact she played her last game and had an end of the year party the week I gave birth to Peanut. What I loved most about this organization is that it is a learning experience. As they practice and play games the refs will stop them and teach them. Their were many compliments and each practice a bible study. Upward Bound was a great experience and I can't wait to do it next year.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Upward Bound Basketball..
This past year Pumpkin played Upward Bound Basketball at First Baptist Church. It was a great experience for her and they are a wonderful christian organization. Pumpkin had never played basketball in her life and I honestly thought she'd hate it. Pumpkin and running do not go hand in hand. I will have to admit she did prove me wrong and she was pretty good. She had great coaches and made wonderful friends. She attended every game but never went to practice because I was nine months pregnant and was miserable. As a matter of fact she played her last game and had an end of the year party the week I gave birth to Peanut. What I loved most about this organization is that it is a learning experience. As they practice and play games the refs will stop them and teach them. Their were many compliments and each practice a bible study. Upward Bound was a great experience and I can't wait to do it next year.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
My Little Elf
Ok, it's in the middle of July and you are probably wondering why Peanut is dressed in a Christmas outfit. Well this outfit belongs to Aaron. He wore it during his first Christmas. When Christmas comes along Emma will be 9 months old and will not fit in his outfit, so we decided to take these pics while she fits in it. Peanut is 4 months old here. These pics were taken on July 10, 2010. As you can see she also inherited her Daddy's ears. We should have dressed her up as an elf. You've got to love those ears.
Mother Nature is Cruel....
Warning: This post is about my period, so if this subject makes your queasy or seems just gross I would not read it. You have officially been warned.
Today is Thursday, July 29, 2010 and its been an entire year since I had a period; this month last year I found out I was pregnant. First off, I am a bit disappointed that I started my period because I am exclusively nursing and was hoping to be one of those lucky woman who didn't have a period until they weaned their baby. Well, as luck will have it-- I am not one of those woman. My Peanut has begun sleeping through the night and only nursing an average of one to two times at night, which is why mother nature has returned. Today has been a horrible day, with lots of cramps, heavy bleeding, and mood swings. Don't forget this is my first period since giving birth and the first one tends to be the worst. On top of that I have a teething 4 month old who has been nursing all day. For some odd reason when she is nursing my cramps tend to intensify, or at least it seems this way. I also have a nine year old who thinks and acts like she is 14. If she rolls her eyes at me one more time I am going to BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, the you know what out of her. Oh and not to mention I can offically get pregnant again. Ugh, so not ready for that yet. I do want to have another baby but not for at least two years.
I also have been trying to get my classroom ready, pay bills, and E-invite friends and family to my Jewerly party. I fought all freaking day with the E-invite website. Its has taken me all darn day to figure out how to import my contacts. I finally gave up, after almost throwing my laptop across the room, then Aaron gets home and completes the entire process in less then 5 minutes. Gosh, I hate him sometimes. So right now I just want to take some Tylenol, eat chocolate ice cream, and watch a movie. Mother Nature go to H E double hockey sticks.
Today is Thursday, July 29, 2010 and its been an entire year since I had a period; this month last year I found out I was pregnant. First off, I am a bit disappointed that I started my period because I am exclusively nursing and was hoping to be one of those lucky woman who didn't have a period until they weaned their baby. Well, as luck will have it-- I am not one of those woman. My Peanut has begun sleeping through the night and only nursing an average of one to two times at night, which is why mother nature has returned. Today has been a horrible day, with lots of cramps, heavy bleeding, and mood swings. Don't forget this is my first period since giving birth and the first one tends to be the worst. On top of that I have a teething 4 month old who has been nursing all day. For some odd reason when she is nursing my cramps tend to intensify, or at least it seems this way. I also have a nine year old who thinks and acts like she is 14. If she rolls her eyes at me one more time I am going to BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, the you know what out of her. Oh and not to mention I can offically get pregnant again. Ugh, so not ready for that yet. I do want to have another baby but not for at least two years.
I also have been trying to get my classroom ready, pay bills, and E-invite friends and family to my Jewerly party. I fought all freaking day with the E-invite website. Its has taken me all darn day to figure out how to import my contacts. I finally gave up, after almost throwing my laptop across the room, then Aaron gets home and completes the entire process in less then 5 minutes. Gosh, I hate him sometimes. So right now I just want to take some Tylenol, eat chocolate ice cream, and watch a movie. Mother Nature go to H E double hockey sticks.
Monday, June 28, 2010
The journey of Breastfeeding...
As I sit here nursing my Peanut I feel a sense of pride. She such a pro nurser with perfect posture and latch on, I see her jaw move perfectly as she drinks my milk. This relationship was not always a good one.
My journey began when I was pregnant. I didn't nurse Pumpkin so I didn't think to much about nursing Peanut. Sure I'd give it a try but it was not a big deal to me weather or not she nursed. My co-worker and great friend Amanda Evans began telling me how important breastfeeding was. She turned me on to a Dr. Sear's Breastfeeding book and I was convinced. Once Peanut arrived it was hard. In the hospital she didn't want to nurse. The hospital staff showed no support. So she did have a few bottles and even got a pacifier. By the time I got home I hated breastfeeding. It was so hard, Peanut cried, my nipples were sore and even bleed at one point. My friend Amanda sent one of her friends over, who was a lactation consultant, she help me but also kind of scared me. I hated the idea that my life would consist of pure nursing 24/7 and everybody and everything else would come second in my life. I continued praying and reading books about breastfeeding and looking up stuff online. It was enough to encourage me not to give up. Once I was over my sourness I keep on nursing with an occasional bottle to give myself a break. Everyone keep saying it would get better but I was not feeling that. I cried and pleaded to Aaron, " I can't do this". Aaron was so Pro Breastfeeding and supportive in this endeavor and I believe this was a main reason I kept on. Even though he said it would be okay if I didn't nurse, his body language said otherwise. So I keep on nursing and reading about breastfeeding. Night nursing was impossible and Emma just could not do it she was so tiny and my breasts were to big ,I felt she would suffocate. Though I heard so many great things about night nursing it was not possible for us (Another failure in the journey of breastfeeding).
I eventually started attending La Leche League meeting which help me greatly and encouraged me to keep on. I recall one meeting where the Leader posed a question, "What would you change about breastfeeding if you could start over?" My answer was, " I would not breastfeed". I was serious I hated breastfeeding and it was so hard, I would quit everyday. I vowed never to breastfeed another child again. I keep reading books, talking with Amanda and Aaron and attending LLL meetings and it slowly got better and easier. I was slowly beginning to enjoy breastfeeding. I know the bond between my daughter and I was so strong. I don't recall feeling so physically close to Pumpkin. I can read my daughters wants and needs even before she cries. We even learned to night nurse and its great.
Peanut has exclusively breastfeed since she was about 2 months old. As crazy as my journey has been thus far, I love breastfeeding my daughter and if and when I have another child, "Yes, I would breastfeed". Peanut is only 3 months old now so our journey continues. I would like to someday even be a La Leche League Leader and share my journey. Thank you God for giving the strength, knowledge, and support group I needed to be successful.
My journey began when I was pregnant. I didn't nurse Pumpkin so I didn't think to much about nursing Peanut. Sure I'd give it a try but it was not a big deal to me weather or not she nursed. My co-worker and great friend Amanda Evans began telling me how important breastfeeding was. She turned me on to a Dr. Sear's Breastfeeding book and I was convinced. Once Peanut arrived it was hard. In the hospital she didn't want to nurse. The hospital staff showed no support. So she did have a few bottles and even got a pacifier. By the time I got home I hated breastfeeding. It was so hard, Peanut cried, my nipples were sore and even bleed at one point. My friend Amanda sent one of her friends over, who was a lactation consultant, she help me but also kind of scared me. I hated the idea that my life would consist of pure nursing 24/7 and everybody and everything else would come second in my life. I continued praying and reading books about breastfeeding and looking up stuff online. It was enough to encourage me not to give up. Once I was over my sourness I keep on nursing with an occasional bottle to give myself a break. Everyone keep saying it would get better but I was not feeling that. I cried and pleaded to Aaron, " I can't do this". Aaron was so Pro Breastfeeding and supportive in this endeavor and I believe this was a main reason I kept on. Even though he said it would be okay if I didn't nurse, his body language said otherwise. So I keep on nursing and reading about breastfeeding. Night nursing was impossible and Emma just could not do it she was so tiny and my breasts were to big ,I felt she would suffocate. Though I heard so many great things about night nursing it was not possible for us (Another failure in the journey of breastfeeding).
I eventually started attending La Leche League meeting which help me greatly and encouraged me to keep on. I recall one meeting where the Leader posed a question, "What would you change about breastfeeding if you could start over?" My answer was, " I would not breastfeed". I was serious I hated breastfeeding and it was so hard, I would quit everyday. I vowed never to breastfeed another child again. I keep reading books, talking with Amanda and Aaron and attending LLL meetings and it slowly got better and easier. I was slowly beginning to enjoy breastfeeding. I know the bond between my daughter and I was so strong. I don't recall feeling so physically close to Pumpkin. I can read my daughters wants and needs even before she cries. We even learned to night nurse and its great.
Peanut has exclusively breastfeed since she was about 2 months old. As crazy as my journey has been thus far, I love breastfeeding my daughter and if and when I have another child, "Yes, I would breastfeed". Peanut is only 3 months old now so our journey continues. I would like to someday even be a La Leche League Leader and share my journey. Thank you God for giving the strength, knowledge, and support group I needed to be successful.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Aaron's 1st Father's Day...
Yesterday was Aaron's first father's day...Offically...Aaron has been a step-father to Pumpkin for about 6 years. I'd have to say he has done a pretty good job because Pumpkin has told me on many occasions that she loves Aaron. However, Pumpkin was three years old when Aaron became apart of our life and he didn't know her as a helpless infant. Now with the birth of our Peanut he has experienced the miracle of life from the very beginning. From the joy of finding out that I was pregnant to morning sickness, kicking, and birth. Now (3 months old) she is laughing out loud, cooing, screaming, smiling and reaching out for everything and putting it in her mouth. Thus far Aaron has been and incredible father (besides the fact that he does not help between the hours of 11pm-6am) and my father's day desire for my husband is that he grows closer to our God and becomes a Godly example to our family. I pray that Peanut teaches him to put others before himself and patience. I pray that God leads Aaron to be the kind of father he created him to be. Thank you Aaron for being such a great father, step-father, and husband. I love you.
Friday, June 18, 2010
New Background
OK, OK, you are probably thinking. What is up with the Eclipse background but in honor of the upcoming movie (12 days) I post this background. All woman wish they had an Edward and Jacob wooing after them.
Go Team Edward.
Go Team Edward.
On June 14th my Pumpkin left for Camp Zephyr. It was a bitter sweet for me because it was the first time she had been away from me for such a long time. She is getting so big (now considered a pre-teen). I have to admit I was really glad to see her eyes tear up when she talked about leaving for camp. This is a special mild-stone in my daughter life.
I know I shouldn't want to see Pumpkin get upset but these specific tears give me a sense of satisfaction that she is still my little girl. I know, I am a horrible mother. The fact that she recently spent the night at a friends house, cried, and Aaron had to go pick her up at 10pm makes me wonder how she was gonna do with no mommy to tuck her in at night or say prayers with her.
Well, Pumpkin is coming home today (I cant wait) and she did awesome. Amanda said she teared up the first night but other then that she did great. I spoke with Peanut twice this week and she told me she was having so much fun and is already making plans to go back next year. Thank you God for such a wonderful daughter.
I know I shouldn't want to see Pumpkin get upset but these specific tears give me a sense of satisfaction that she is still my little girl. I know, I am a horrible mother. The fact that she recently spent the night at a friends house, cried, and Aaron had to go pick her up at 10pm makes me wonder how she was gonna do with no mommy to tuck her in at night or say prayers with her.
Well, Pumpkin is coming home today (I cant wait) and she did awesome. Amanda said she teared up the first night but other then that she did great. I spoke with Peanut twice this week and she told me she was having so much fun and is already making plans to go back next year. Thank you God for such a wonderful daughter.
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