tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28457901984079799092024-03-14T09:57:12.740-07:00My {Kind of} LifeMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-19830628380345538122013-04-08T15:13:00.001-07:002013-04-08T15:13:51.950-07:0016 Months<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It has been a long, long while since I have updated. Truthfully, there just wasn't any energy in me to sit here and pound away at the keys of this old laptop. But, here we are, the <strike>baby </strike> toddler is napping and I have an teeny bit of energy to discuss what's going on with my beautiful bird.<br />
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My darling Aubrey Rose,</div>
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You have been 16 months for three days now. Where do I even go from here?</div>
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You have been walking for a good bit of time and I can tell you are on the brink of running. This both excites and terrifies me because you are already pretty quick! </div>
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You babble almost constantly. You don't have many words just yet, "Bruce," is still your favorite word and has become the word for any dog that crosses your path. You can say dada and you will say mama only when you are upset.</div>
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Helping feed the Bruces</div>
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You are pretty good about following direction. You love to "help" us with whatever we are doing. However....we are getting to the time out stage in your life. In reality, you rarely get put into time out. But when you do it's not the prettiest part in our day. But, once your time is up (1 minute) you get up and give us a hug and kiss.</div>
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Speaking of hugs and kisses you love to give them. That is my favorite part of the day when I come home and can always guarantee that you will stop whatever you are doing and give me a hug and kiss. You even pat my back. It is one of the sweetest things you do. </div>
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The other night it struck me that you are now an for real toddler. After I snapped this photo:</div>
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You are incredibly bright. You are the best thing that has truly ever happened to me.</div>
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Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-48322995669962262932013-03-14T21:25:00.001-07:002013-03-14T21:25:10.551-07:0027<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Life has been really hectic lately. <div>
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Where have I been?</div>
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Work, gym, work, home, work, work, work, not going to the gym, work, home, wash, rinse, repeat.</div>
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I am happy to say that I have finally gotten my ass back into the gym after a three week hiatus. But that's not why I am here today.</div>
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Yesterday I turned 27. Twenty-seven!</div>
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I don't have much to say on that fact other than my day was fabulous. I spent ten hours at work and then came home to my beautiful little girl and magnificent boyfriend. We had pizza and cake from Fresh and Easy and I had my once a week soda. </div>
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Here are a few photos from my day:</div>
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I haven't been this happy in such a long time. My heart is so full.</div>
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Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-80098559208557731942013-01-12T19:21:00.001-08:002013-01-12T19:21:38.784-08:00Alive<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Is anyone still out there?<br />
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I took a much needed hiatus for the birthday/holiday/crazy work day/more holiday/birthday party mania that was known as December.<br />
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There isn't anything too crazy that happened. But, I DID learn one thing....<br />
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If I can ever help it (as in, it will never be planned, it is to be serendipity) I will never have another November/December/January baby again. Between the birthday and birthday party I have never been so stressed. Not to mention the holidays and the parties and dinners and celebratory things that go along with them. Ay!<br />
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Anywho, I do have a photo dump for all of you as well as a resolution!<br />
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Are ya ready?<br />
Let's go!<br />
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First up is the Cake Smash Photo Shoot:<br />
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Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-57896837953882008982012-12-07T16:38:00.001-08:002012-12-07T16:38:46.298-08:00One!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My Dear Aubrey Rose,<br />
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Wednesday you turned ONE!<br />
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Sheesh! Yesterday was such a mixture of emotions. They ranged somewhere between happy and sad all day long. I was fine at work, bragging to my customers that it was my daughter's birthday. And I could not wait to get home to you. But as soon as I turned the corner and pulled into the drive way I couldn't stop the tears.<br />
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<li>Still have four teeth! I could have sworn that you would have more but Mama was wrong!</li>
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<li>I swear you can say "I love you"</li>
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Oh my girl, I love you so much!<br />
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Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-51212064947010705822012-11-06T21:33:00.001-08:002012-11-06T21:33:06.788-08:00Eleven<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My Dear Aubrey Rose,<br />
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How is it possible that I am typing your ELEVEN MONTH letter? Didn't I just finish your ten month? Oh wait, I did because I posted it a few weeks late. Oops.<br />
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Oh, my little love. I was browsing through you photos as a tiny little thing and my, have you changed! I cannot get a grip on the fact that you have lost some much of your baby chub - it is incredible.<br />
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I cannot think of anything to say that I haven't already told you or written to you. There is so much to say and I cannot for the life of me get it all down.<br />
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So, for now, let's talk about the new thing you have been up to....<br />
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<li>You have four teeth! </li>
<li>You have another pair just under the surface!</li>
<li>You have attempted to take your first unassisted step and you fell right on your little booty</li>
<li>You met Emma! She is a very good friend of mine's daughter and you two hit it off.</li>
<li>You still hate green beans. The other nite Papa tried to sneak one to you and you had it in your mouth for all of two seconds before you pulled it out and threw it on the floor!</li>
<li>You are starting to climb things</li>
<li>You LOVE looking outside. You could sit in front of the window for hours if we let you</li>
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There isn't anything too new going on. But it seems that you are becoming this little sponge and is ready to absorb anything and everything. I should take that back. You have always been a little sponge but I, I don't know. I am at a loss for words...<br />
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Birthday party planning is in full swing right now. I have all of the details worked out in my mind but we don't really know a whole lot of children to invite....so I guess it'll be more for the adults in your life : )</div>
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Oh man, Aubrey. Watching you grow has been so bittersweet for me. I cannot imagine my life without you. </div>
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I love you, I love you, I love you. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Feeling: Exhausted! We took Aub to Roy's softball game and that girl is on a mission, trying to be all big girl like and walk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wanting: A massage..."Oh Roy!? Rub my back...?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thinking: About last night. Aubrey's first Halloween was fun. We went to my parent's house and helped pass out candy. Each Little that I saw I couldn't help but imagine what the next Halloween will look like.</span><br />
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Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-19099317924740862532012-10-31T13:00:00.000-07:002012-10-31T13:00:04.928-07:00Happy Halloween!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-15491953648808423342012-10-18T21:33:00.000-07:002012-10-18T21:33:09.842-07:0010 and Some Change<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My Aubrey Rose,<br />
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You turned ten months old an embarrassing amount of time ago. Here is the most recent (phone) photo of you:<br />
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So many people have said that you don't even look like a baby and must admit I have to agree most of the time. You look and act like such a little lady but when it's time for some milk I see you revert right back to my little, itty bitty baby again. </div>
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<li>Wave bye bye, but ONLY when you want to</li>
<li>Say "mama"</li>
<li>Pull yourself up and cruise along the furniture, like a total mini boss</li>
<li>Walk when we hold you by the hands</li>
<li>Use your musical push toy and walk wherever you want to go, again, like a total mini boss</li>
<li>Dance, when you hear music</li>
<li>Give kisses, but only when you want to</li>
<li>Splash in the bath....A LOT</li>
<li>Stand for up to 45 seconds at a time, yes, I timed it!</li>
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I am sure there is more that I cannot think of....darn that mama brain.<br />
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Oh! You still have your two "official" teeth but you have two more coming in - the top front two. Oh man, my love, we had a few rough days with those bad boys. Your shrill, painful cry broke me and my mama heart so bad I resorted to more than just the teething tablets and Oragel. We gave you baby tylenol and boy, did it make you groggy. You slept like you were a newborn. But, it looks like one has broken through and the other one is right there. Hopefully they will be out soon! </div>
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I love you so, so much. You don't know how often we get stopped by people wanting to be in your little world even if just for a moment or two. You appear to captivate people in such an intense way, just like your Papa. You have quite the personality. You are sweet and loving and goofy and emotional and curious and fearless. The perfect mix of me and Papa. </div>
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I still have a touch of baby fever but your Papa and I are talking about buying a house and he recently started some online classes. So, another baby will have to wait. In time, my love. I can't wait to see you as a big sister. </div>
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I haven't gotten around to taking your ten month photos but I plan to do so this weekend. We also want to take you to the pumpkin patch so we can get some Halloween inspired photos to send to family. </div>
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You are and always be my heart and soul, my pride and joy. </div>
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I love you more than a million gummi bears.</div>
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Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-25293932710044139542012-10-14T21:46:00.001-07:002012-10-14T21:46:17.519-07:00Inside<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Three weeks ago my battle with pumping at work hit it's peak.<br />
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The update: I found out who the dirty rat was. I know, I know, it isn't very nice to call someone a dirty rat. But.....this is what really pissed me the Eff off. It was a disgruntled ex-employee. Someone who I distinctly recall telling that I needed to pump and that if it bothered her she needed to leave my office. Someone who said how amazing it was that I was able and willing to pump at work for my child. Someone who frickin ENCOURAGED me to do so because I was able. Someone who sat there and told me that if she had been able to pump at work she would have but she couldn't relax enough so she eventually had to stop breastfeeding altogether.<br />
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Ugh, I could go on and on and on about this but the bottom line was that I was (and still am) disgusted. I am so disappointed in the route that my district manager and HR handled the situation. Seriously, I was so bothered by it that I couldn't pump at work for several days. Not to be confused with not sitting down and pumping but that when I'd retreat to my safe zone I would only get a half ounce out of each breast.<br />
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I have since then purchased a curtain to block myself off.<br />
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And you want to know what? That makes me uncomfortable.<br />
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Why? Because the rest of my team has been nothing but supportive and to have to hide away makes me feel embarrassed. Like I am doing something wrong. I understand that it makes some people uncomfortable and to that I say, get a grip. Why on earth is society still in a place where breastfeeding is taboo? What did people do before formula?<br />
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It's not like I am exposing myself to anyone. As proud as I am to breastfeed my daughter in public and pump at work I am still fairly modest about it. I don't whip out my breast and leave it in the open. I cover as much as possible and feed and/or pump. Even my male team members support it. They tell me all of the time that it is natural and even they don't understand what the big damn deal is.<br />
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WTF?<br />
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My supply has since dropped and I am fighting like mad to get it back.<br />
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Defeated.<br />
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I was so upset. So upset. Need I reiterate that I was upset? Clearly, I still am. Merely typing this out makes my tummy churn and makes my heart flutter.<br />
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Needless to say when things like this happen I go inside of myself. I hide away to lick my wounds and try to heal. It hasn't been easy. When I hide away I tend to hide from everything.<br />
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It is hard to heal when someone has attacked your heart and soul. I feel like someone tried to physically hurt Aubrey. I feel like a mama tiger ready to pounce at any given moment. I naturally always feel like that when it comes to my girl but I feel a million times more so now.<br />
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I have tried to write this post twenty times. But I couldn't bring myself to open up. I still hesitate as I sit here punching away at the keys of this laptop. I pause every sentence and question whether or not to let the world know.<br />
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But in the end it is therapeutic to type this. To release my thoughts on the rest of the world is as cleansing as that random storm that hit Southern California last Thursday. Being upset is exhausting. Hiding the hurt and anger is even more exhausting.<br />
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Naked and exposed.<br />
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Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-86381452487521849762012-09-24T13:40:00.000-07:002012-09-24T13:40:26.093-07:00My Right to Pump<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As everyone knows I am a breastfeeding mama. I am damn proud of this and will continue as long as I can.</div>
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I am having an issue at work. I am a breastfeeding mother and I pump at work at least once, sometimes twice a day while I am at work. There isn't anywhere for me to pump that is private other than the restroom. My "office" is nothing more than a section in the backroom that is wide open to team members walking in and out of and they have to pass it to get to the very back where the fridge and freezer are. Up until recently that did not bother me; I would simply tell my team that I needed to pump and that if they chose to enter my office that they did so under their own risk. No one has had an issue that I am aware of. I would simply face my computer, keep my apron, work shirt and undershirt on and pump very modestly. If someone needed something I would talk to them facing the computer or simply turn my head. </div>
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Anyway, Friday I received a phone call from my district manager asking me if I pump in "public" to which I of course reply "no." I don't even know what that means... She said that there were some issues raised in regards to me pumping at work and she wanted me to make sure that I was aware that I couldn't do that. Naturally, it was busy in my store during that time so I assured her that I do not "pump in public" and got off of the phone.</div>
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After hanging up I became really upset. I never questioned my company about my right to a clean, private area in which for me to pump that they DO NOT provide. And I most certainly remain as modest as possible. So I contacted HR and they said they had no idea about the laws and policies of pumping in the workplace. She asked me about my store setup, how and where I pump, where I store my milk (in a cooler in my bag with my pump). I told her I was unhappy with the way this "issue" was presented and that I really had no other choice because I breastfeed therefore I must pump at work. She said she would have to forward this to her manager and see what they could do. </div>
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I need advice. I mean, I am not normally one to cause a scene but I am truly and passionately upset about the way this issue was raised and they way it is being handled. It is making me sick. I cannot be the only woman with this issue at the company and I don't want another woman having to have to deal with it. I am so bothered by it that I couldn't bring myself to pump at work on Saturday because I didn't want anyone saying anything. And that isn't fair. It's not fair to me and it is definitely not fair to my nine month old daughter. I plan to continue breastfeeding; we are doing baby led weaning so I will have to continue to pump at work regardless in order to maintain my supply.</div>
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I am a myriad of emotions over this. I still feel sick just thinking about it. I have never felt so violated in my life. </div>
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I am the type of gal who will takes hits until I am dead on the ground and I will just work harder. I do not complain. But this...? This will be taken as far as I can take it. No one should have to deal with this. </div>
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I truly do not want to take this as far as the legal system but I am prepared to do so. I am not looking for compensation, although I believe they should have to pay the $100 per day fine for not providing me with what I am legally entitled to.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey guys! Guess what?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was given my very first blog award by a lovely mama over at <a href="http://lifeasalake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Life As A Lake</a>. Check her out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I knew that I had followers but I didn't really think anyone actually read my posts!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>So here are the award "rules":</b></span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Answer 10 questions about yourself.</b></span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Add a link on your post to all the talented winners and comment on their page to let them know they've been deemed amazing.</b></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #626262; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Coffee! But it has to be really sweet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #626262; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is this amazing coffee shop about 15 minutes away called Coffee Klatch. I usually get the Creme Brulee either iced or blended. Fabulously yummy!</span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. What do you do to relax?</span></strong></div>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hmmmmmmm. When there is time left to relax after working as a manager 45 hours a week, working out to get my body back, caring for our home.....I like to just veg out on the couch and watch crappy TV, blog, shoot photos, and sleep!</span></div>
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<a href="http://love-and-baseball.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Momma B and Baby Boy</a><br />
<a href="http://emilymmeyers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Life, Etc</a><br />
<a href="http://mummascorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mumma's Corner</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lisafromscratch.com/" target="_blank">Lisa From Scratch</a><br />
<a href="http://summer-summersstoryafamilysjourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Summer's Story</a><br />
<a href="http://www.tableformoreblog.com/" target="_blank">Table for More</a><br />
<a href="http://addmoresalt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">When in Doubt, Add More Salt</a></div>
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As Aubrey creeps closer and closer to the big FIRST birthday it seems that I have been bitten by a pesky little big. You know the one. The bug that kicks you in the pants out of the blue when you think you are just fine with what you have. The one that makes you oooh and ahhh and reminisce. The one that doubles you over with a sharp kick in the ovaries. The one that presses you to want to get it on with your ever so hott lover....<br />
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Yes. Friends, I am letting you know now that I am sick with Baby Fever and while I don't think I am contagious it seems like it is spreading like wildfire in this house.<br />
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I had been feeling it a little bit before we left on vacation. I would mention it here and there about how nice it would be to have another squishy infant in the house. But it hit me the hardest about three days in on our trip in San Francisco.</div>
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It's all I can do not to think about having more babies. Even Roy mentioned that it would be nice to have another.....Grrrr. We were outside at his Granny's house looking up at the night sky when he kissed me - I told him he needed to back off because I am in serious baby mode and I was not joking around. So tell me why he chooses that moment to continue on and whisper in my ear that he was too?</div>
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We are not trying. Well....we really aren't preventing but at the same time we are cautious. Make sense? If it doesn't please don't ask ; )</div>
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Simply put now just isn't the time. There are other things we need to take care of like getting a bigger house and a bigger car. Things that aren't necessarily necessary for having baby number two but would make things a little bit easier and comfortable. </div>
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Is the only cure for this to have another baby? </div>
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Now, I must get back to Pinning on my Baby Number Two board!</div>
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My Dear Aubrey,<br />
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You have been nine months old for a few days; if I were pregnant we would be considered full term right about now.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">That's me about a year ago.</span></b></div>
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Let's see what this last month brought us, shall we?</div>
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You crawled not too long after you turned eight months and you have become a pro at getting to where you want to go.</div>
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You can also pull yourself up. Your papa and I almost missed the first time it happened because one minute you were playing with your toys while we were looking up things to do in San Francisco and the next minute I felt something on my leg - YOU! You had the biggest smile on your face as we watched you pull your legs out from under your knees. </div>
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You went on your first vacation to San Francisco. It took us about eight hours to get there. We drove in the middle of the night in hopes that you would sleep...you did sleep some but not as much as I would have liked.</div>
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You have always been an active baby but I swear, last Wednesday someone just hit the switch on you because you are go-go-go all. Of. The. Time. Which is both to my delight and frustration (at times). It makes me a little bit sad because you are slightly less cuddly because you want to move and explore. </div>
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My love for you has increased a million times over. Every time I look at you my heart bursts with happiness and on the same stroke aches a little bit because I can see the baby you slipping away. I want so much for you to grow up and learn and see and do things but at the same time I want you to stay this little forever. </div>
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Which brings me to..................another baby. Ay. It seems I have been bitten with the bug.</div>
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Your papa and I love you so, so, so much Aubrey Rose. We often look at you doing whatever you are doing, crawling, pulling the dog's tails, playing, sleeping, anything and we look at each other and say, "she is so effing cute." You have brought a lot of happiness and added so much richness and depth to our lives. It's hard to remember what life was like before you. </div>
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I want so much for you. The world. I want for you to know that whatever your heart desires (within reason) you can have. Sometimes I watch you as you are sleeping and I wonder what you will be like a day from now. A week. A month. A year. A decade. Of course I have my ideas of what I would like you to be but ultimately I just want for you to be happy. To know that happiness is not bought or given to you but that you create it. That life is what you make of it. Sometimes that is a hard concept to live up to but it is the truth. </div>
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Know that I will do my best to love and nurture and teach and provide you. I will give you everything I have and then some. </div>
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of this vacation were pure torture. TORTURE.<br />
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First, we left at about midnite. We decided that driving to San Francisco would be easier than flying, for obvious reasons. I was worried that if we flew we would be "that couple" who didn't have it together and whose baby would scream and scream and scream. Of course we would make it work and deal with it but the thought of that happening literally made me want to puke. So, the other option? Driving the 6-8 hours to our destination!<br />
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Oh boy. First, Aub decided that she was just too excited to even think about going nite nite before we left. Yes folks, she did not sleep until about 45 minutes into the trip. She hadn't even had a nap since about 2:30 that afternoon.<br />
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We got the rental car all packed up at about 11:45, said goodbye to our dog babies and left our instructions for my brother and sister and then we were off! Like I said, Aubrey was not having it and she cried and cried and cried until I climbed into the backseat and gave her some Magic, aka, my boob. My bird fell asleep in a snap!<br />
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She slept for about three hours and right as we were pulling over to stretch our legs Little Miss woke up screaming and did not stop again until I gave her another dose of the Boob.<br />
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A driver switch, another cry fest and a few (lonnnnnng) hours later: WE MADE IT!!!!<br />
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We made it to San Francisco at about 6 a.m. but we still had the drive to Alameda to our hotel. After a pit stop for gas and some good ole rush hour traffic we made it to our hotel. But.....check in wasn't until 3 p.m. and it was 8 a.m. So we drove around. Again, Aub was not having it...<br />
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Let's take a moment to talk about torture......1 hour of sleep after being up for about 30 hours was not fun. This mama was having a very hard time being understanding toward a cranky 8 month old and a very tired papa.<br />
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Anywho....fast forward to 1:45. We had been driving around all damn day and I had had enough so I called the hotel in hopes to check in early but was fully prepared to hear NO. Luckily, the staff at the Extended Stay were amazing and let us check in 45 minutes early.<br />
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We thought all was well and then..............................Aubrey starts coughing. *Sad face*<br />
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We were up every hour that night. I was praying we wouldn't get a phone call from the management about our child screaming every hour on the hour. Luckily, we didn't.<br />
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I wish I had photographic proof of everything but I was sooooooo tired and soooooo over it.<br />
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Everyday since then has been amazing.<br />
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Well everyone I made it!<div>
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I made it to one month of working out with about 3 days of "rest." Rest, ha! Working where I work and getting to take the evening "off" to "rest" my muscles by not working out is pretty funny. You see, for the past week my company ran this special which made our drinks pretty cheap. Needless to say I was super exhausted after every ten hour day. </div>
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Last Wednesday marked one month since I started working out with Nicole. Which inevitably meant that it was my time to weigh in/measure up. I was really worried about this because I am still breastfeeding so I was freaking out thinking that I wasn't going to be able to cut calories and still provide Aubrey with quality breastmilk. But....</div>
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I lost FIVE POUNDS and FIVE PERCENT body fat! I lost everywhere except for my thighs and calves, surprise surprise. My lower body has always been quite stubborn. I feel great but I have yet to look at myself in the mirror which means that I still have quite a bit of work left to do. But, great news, I am finally feeling that committed feeling where if I am not going to the gym or walking up the local mountain I feel like I have to do <i>something</i>. </div>
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My dearest Aubrey Rose,<br />
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You are eight months old and I cannot believe how quickly time has flown by. There simply are not words to tell you how spectacular this time with you has been. Being your mama has been everything I expected and more.<br />
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You have accomplished quite a bit since the last letter I wrote to you.<br />
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I love you so much. I love the person you are becoming and I am excited to see what this next month brings us.</div>
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I love you, my Little Bird.</div>
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You never cease to amaze me!</div>
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<br /></div>Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-37082783618790455622012-08-02T21:21:00.000-07:002012-08-02T21:21:17.979-07:00Living and Loving<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This Mama is..........EXHAUSTED. But what else is new?<br />
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I cannot, simply cannot, get over the fact that my sweet little Bird is about to be eight months old. I know I say this every month but why does it have to go so quickly?<br />
I mean, really?<br />
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Their question is usually met with my jaw dropping and then I start going on about VBACs typically at which point they either a) stop the conversation or b) have some sort of horror story about VBACs or c) are very encouraging and we have a great conversation.</div>
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Our weekend in photos, albeit three days late.<br />
P.S. Can you believe Aubrey will be 8 months old on Sunday?!<br />
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Blurry but she somehow got stuck beneath the bed!</div>
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Chipotle, Mama's cheat of choice!</div>
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Coffee and cookie date with Papa</div>
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<br /></div>Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05379014667412402790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845790198407979909.post-28882947724844871682012-07-22T08:57:00.000-07:002012-07-22T08:57:18.391-07:00Wasting Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I love doing these things and since this lil 'ol blog of mine is mainly about my Bird I proudly present you with...<br />
ABC's about me:<br />
<b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Age:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> 26</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Bedsize:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> King</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Chores that you hate:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> folding laundry, putting dishes away</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Dogs:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Roxy, the Pitbull Roy rescued. Charlie, the Yorkie. Oliver, the Wolfhound/terrier mix we rescued. Bruce, the Pitbull Roy rescued right off the street.</span><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />Essential start to your day:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Breakfast and a Matcha shot</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Favorite color:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Pink, yellow, black and teal</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Gold or Silver:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Silver.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Height:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> 5'1''</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />Instruments you play:</b><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px;"> Oh boy, I am musically challenged! I can play a mean tambourine! </span></span></span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Job title:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Girlfriend, Mama, Store Manager</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Kids:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Aubrey Rose, 7.5 months and the four dogs mentioned above ; )</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></b><br />
<b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Live: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Southern California, about 45 minutes away from Los Angeles, with the goal to move to Oregon SOON!</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Mother's name: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Wendy</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Nicknames:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> When I was little it was Risa. Nowadays most people just call me Moe; at work my employees call me Mama or Mama Moe</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />Overnight hospital stays:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> When I was induced. We were there for five long days!</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></b><br />
<b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Pet peeves:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> People that are rude for no reason at all. Being </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px;">interrupted. People that cannot seem to drive properly and don't pay attention.</span></span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Quote from a movie or tv show:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> <i>Yeah Buddy! - Jersey Shore. Yeah, I am embarrassed but we say it all the time at work!</i></span><br />
<i><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /></i><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Right or Lefty:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Lefty!</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Siblings:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> 1 younger sister, 1 younger brother and two younger sister both deceased.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Time you wake up:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> 4:30 during the week, Sunday/Monday whenever the baby wakes up</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Underwear:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Well, they aren't as cute as they were pre-baby but I am working on that. I always wear them, I am a nursing mama!</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Vegetable you hate:</b><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px;"> Brussel Sprouts. </span></span></span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />What makes you run late:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Other people. If not for others, I'm always early. </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />X-Rays You’ve Had:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> A twisted ankle, once. The story is quite funny actually. I had fallen down some stairs at college because I was busy checking out a cute boy!</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />Yummy food you make:</b><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px;"> Yummy Mediterranean chicken and rice, roasted </span></span></span><br />
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Well, it has finally happened, I have lost two followers. Not that I was waiting about and not posting just to see what would happen but life happens, as it always does and I suppose people got sick of it. I can't say that I am not a little bit sad and disappointed (in myself!) but it is what it is and it is time to move forward, shall we?<br />
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So, my rambunctious Bird had her six month well baby visit on Monday. Yes, I know, she is seven and half months (where does the time go?) but we made it nonetheless. She got a clean bill of health and Dr. Sun said she most likely will be crawling and waving "bye bye" by the time her nine month checkup comes around. *Cue the tears*<br />
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She got two shots that she took like a champ and only fussed for a moment or two before she resumed her regular cooing and smiling at everyone who looked her way.<br />
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Here is all 18.45 pounds and 25 inches of my precious Bird:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><u> You mean to tell me all of this glorious crinkly paper isn't mine to rip apart?</u></b></span></div>
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I love this girl with all my might but as many of us mommas do I have been struggling like mad about my post baby body. I have sat around and cried about it to anyone who would listen. I envied every mom with a great body that has crossed my path.</div>
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I hired a personal trainer! I used to work at 24 Hour Fitness so I knew exactly who I wanted to work with. Let's just say that Nicole is more than worth the money I paid and I absolutely love that she pushes me to my breaking point. I downloaded an app to help me track my calories and I have been working with her two to three times a week. And guess what? I have lost 2.5 pounds in nine days!! I feel great already, not enough to to bare my bod at the beach but it is a start. I have about 30 pounds to lose and I can't wait to see how I will look and feel. </div>
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The baby is stirring. Here is to more updates and hopefully not losing any more of you.</div>
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A real update <u>later</u></p>
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