Decided that after such a long absence I should do some catching up where #HM is concerned. Since I didn't mention much about Little Love in my last post I thought I would share how he is doing! An update on our day to day routine (well, as much as possible because we are always taking last minute adventures!) and all his cool tricks he does now :)
On July 1st he had his half birthday! We did a photo shoot and he tried some mangos for the first time.
On July 4th, his first Independence Day...
We went to the Beach....a few times! Momma's favorite place in the world!
He has become very curious, now that he can roll and scoot! Almost crawling, which makes me #almostscrewed . LoL
Now that he knows he can, he sleeps just like his momma...sheesh. #webothdroolaboutthesametoo
He is growing unbelievably quick! Weighing in at 18.9lbs last I checked! He loves All fruits, all veggies. Not too crazy about meat. He also has 2 teeth!
His sleep schedule has changed. He has a bedtime routine of dinner, bath, lotion rub down, jammies, stories, and I put him in his bed and sing to him until he sleeps! He goes to bed around 8:30, and wakes up around 7:30! He loves his breakfast and will eat a LOT when he wakes up, so I make sure it's extra nutritious, and followed with a bottle when he's ready for it! He naps anywhere from about 11 am-1:30 pm...but this really varies. Some naps are way short and sometimes split into 2 (teething and growth spurts), some naps are really long. I let him do his thing, just keep activities calm and quiet to let him rest.
He spends a ton of time on the floor now-a-days, playing in a big, safe area filled with toys. I interact with him by moving everything just out of his reach, including myself, and encouraging him to move and crawl. I get really excited when he makes progress, even a teensy weensy little bit...I admit I may have scared the crap out of him once or twice with my freakish squeals of excitement! :P #meanmommy
He can definitely be a pain in my butt, and always making a mess and bumping or bruising himself somehow. Yet I wouldn't have it any other way, he makes my life feel whole and fulfilling! We are always laughing, he LOVES laughing with his daddy. Since Hubby is hardly home at all in the daytime during the week, we spend lots of quality time on the weekends!
We are always finding ways to stay active and be productive... Little Love is already watching what I do. I am no longer alone to let my bad habits get the better of me. Time to buck up and lead by example! Everyday is a new day to better myself, and as a result better my son.
Have a good Monday everyone! Feel free to leave questions or comments below, or email me!
Being a new wife and new mom, life gets a little crazy! I'll be sharing life's unexpected lessons and live-and-learn moments with you, and welcome you to share yours here as well. Follow along as we juggle life's curve balls, and attempt to create a happy life for our family♥
Monday, July 21, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
How To Be a Perfect Mom
Hey all! It's been a terribly long time since my last post...my apologies. I was busy being a PERFECT MOM! I know, you are all thinking, "Who the f**k does this lady think she is?!" Well, let me explain.
Just this week, I bonked my sons head into the car door, resulting in a scab on his head and a cry sesh to make the neighbors stare. I also got one of my favorite shirts covered in poop... I had to clean the child and the poo smeared bathroom floor before I could take it off. I forgot about a load of laundry in the washer, and had to rewash it because it smelled freakin' gross. I failed to catch the sound bar thingamajig for the T.V in time before Little Love pulled it down on his face.
Yes...I'm far from impeccable. I know, it's a shocker. I'll give you a minute to wrap your head around that one....
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Okay. Now that you've all calmed down. This last week I DID meet two vital requirements:
1. I loved my son unconditionally.
2. I did my best to raise him well.
#yepitsthatsimple
I am a perfect mommy for my boy! To him, I am without flaw. I'm sure that someday, when he is a teen and hates my guts, that will change. Yet, there will still never be a more perfect mom for him, than me...and that makes me feel pretty damn special. All of us, are in our own way, PERFECT MOMS, for loving our children the way we do.
We all have differing opinions, habits, views and beliefs. For instance, some moms protect their kids from dirt at all costs...it has no place on their kids or in their homes. While other moms send their kids out back and lock the door behind them! You can always hose them off later right?! Nobody will ever agree 100%...whether it be appropriate bedtimes, how kids should act or be punished, what age they get a cell phone or how much television should be allowed in one day. It is okay.
I can not stand it when I see women bashing each other for the way they choose to live. So what? When did standing on a soap box and judging others become considered "confidence" or make you better than anyone? I'm not saying I'm innocent here...we've all done it. This includes those snobby moms out there (ahem...you know who you are!) who dismiss their fellow mommies because they feel they are "better". I have a secret: you're not. Bashing and disregarding someone else for their style does NOT make you a better parent. It just makes you look like a douchebag.
#dontbeadouche
Being a "Perfect Mom" isn't about being perfect at all! It's about making mistakes, and learning from them. It's about recognizing that you need to take a breather, and then letting yourself breathe. It's about building each other up, not tearing each other down. First and foremost, it's about our kids cuz they'll be running their own show someday, they're not babies forever. It's your job to make sure they turn out decent. Concentrate on that and the rest kind of dims in comparison, don't you think?
Just this week, I bonked my sons head into the car door, resulting in a scab on his head and a cry sesh to make the neighbors stare. I also got one of my favorite shirts covered in poop... I had to clean the child and the poo smeared bathroom floor before I could take it off. I forgot about a load of laundry in the washer, and had to rewash it because it smelled freakin' gross. I failed to catch the sound bar thingamajig for the T.V in time before Little Love pulled it down on his face.
Yes...I'm far from impeccable. I know, it's a shocker. I'll give you a minute to wrap your head around that one....
....
.......
..........
Okay. Now that you've all calmed down. This last week I DID meet two vital requirements:
1. I loved my son unconditionally.
2. I did my best to raise him well.
#yepitsthatsimple
I am a perfect mommy for my boy! To him, I am without flaw. I'm sure that someday, when he is a teen and hates my guts, that will change. Yet, there will still never be a more perfect mom for him, than me...and that makes me feel pretty damn special. All of us, are in our own way, PERFECT MOMS, for loving our children the way we do.
We all have differing opinions, habits, views and beliefs. For instance, some moms protect their kids from dirt at all costs...it has no place on their kids or in their homes. While other moms send their kids out back and lock the door behind them! You can always hose them off later right?! Nobody will ever agree 100%...whether it be appropriate bedtimes, how kids should act or be punished, what age they get a cell phone or how much television should be allowed in one day. It is okay.
I can not stand it when I see women bashing each other for the way they choose to live. So what? When did standing on a soap box and judging others become considered "confidence" or make you better than anyone? I'm not saying I'm innocent here...we've all done it. This includes those snobby moms out there (ahem...you know who you are!) who dismiss their fellow mommies because they feel they are "better". I have a secret: you're not. Bashing and disregarding someone else for their style does NOT make you a better parent. It just makes you look like a douchebag.
#dontbeadouche
Being a "Perfect Mom" isn't about being perfect at all! It's about making mistakes, and learning from them. It's about recognizing that you need to take a breather, and then letting yourself breathe. It's about building each other up, not tearing each other down. First and foremost, it's about our kids cuz they'll be running their own show someday, they're not babies forever. It's your job to make sure they turn out decent. Concentrate on that and the rest kind of dims in comparison, don't you think?
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