Hi Baby E,
I think you had your first fit of jealousy tonight. Your dad and I went to Bob and Alicia's house and I got to love up little Itty Bitty Levi. As soon as we got there, you were going nuts. When I was holding him, you were going nuts. When I gave him back to his dad, you calmed down. I don't think you liked sharing me with him. You were ok when your dad held him but that is probably because you couldn't sense that :)
I learned a lot in those couple hours we spent with the Wilsons. Most importantly, I was holding that baby and I was so enamored with him and so overwhelmed with thoughts of you. I can't wait for you to be here! Not for another 12 weeks or so but darn it, I just can't wait. He was all curled up in a ball laying on my chest and I could just imagine how that is going to be with you. He was making the cutest faces and I just can't wait to see your silly expressions. I told your dad that I can't imagine ever putting you down - I liked holding little Levi that much. I know - very naive of me but I think it will take a couple of weeks for the newness of you to wear off! Overall, I walked away counting down the days until you get here!
But, not all is the smell of baby powder and Johnson's baby shampoo! That little one is still trying to get into his routine - when to eat, when to sleep, when to be fussy. Poor Bob and Alicia just looked like they needed a good night's sleep. As much as I am told that sleep will come to an end when you get here (and I am sure Alicia was told too), I think I am in denial. I think in my head you are the exception to the rule. I am sure Bob and Alicia thought that too :) I have it that you will be in your Amby sleeping, swaddled sleeping and only awake to coo at me and eat. I am in for a rude awakening. It was good to see so it opens my eyes a little!
But, even after seeing the reality of life with a newborn, I was more in love with you than ever and I hope these 12 weeks or so fly by and we are holding you and loving you up like Bob and Alicia are loving up Levi!
PS - now, you are punishing me and are not moving at all. You are showing me a trick or two and teaching me that you are the only little boy allowed in my life!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Confession time
Hi kiddo! I have to tell you something and I hope that when you read this, you were never aware of it and it is new news. OK, here goes...your dad and I are not the cleanest of people. I don't mean like cleaning our bodies - I mean cleaning our house. We hate to clean. We put it off until the last possible minute when we are having people over. We know that this has to change with you coming. We can't let you crawl around in a dirty house but, most importantly, we can't raise you to be like this :) I don't know if you will ever watch Charlie Brown but if you do, we can't let you walk around like PigPen. haha.
I lucked out because your Gramma Ruth raised your dad to know that he has a responsibility in the house. Some men - even in this generation still think maintaining the house is women's work. You will be taught that the house is half your responsibility even though you are a boy. (Side note - sometimes, like when your wife is pregnant, it is 100% your responsibility) You will also learn how to cook even though you are a boy. Your Grampa Lang and Grampa Larry were good cooks and neither of them were any less manly. Grampa Larry even did the laundry and cleaned the house.
So, where will you fit into this? Well, I do believe in you earning your keep around the house and you will have chores that are age appropriate. However, I also hope to remember to be fair in assigning them. I think part of the reason that I don't clean is because your grampa Larry was very strict about my chores. I had to do a ton - even looking back as an adult, I think it was a ton. Not only would I not get my allowance, I would be grounded from my friends. Like I said, I do believe in chores but I think the volume of chores he assigned me were too many. You will be expected to pitch in and you will probably have a little chore chart. We can negotiate the allowance but (imagine this) I also have an opinion on that. Let's say your job is to take the dogs for a walk around the block everyday. You don't get an allowance for that. However, if you help out and go above/beyond and offer to take out the trash, then we can negotiate the allowance. Got it? If you need more money, get a stinking job. Your dad was delivering papers at the age of 4. Just ask him. :)
I guess the key to all of this is that we want you to be independent. You can't be independent if you don't know how to cook your own meals and clean your own house. Our hope for you is that you will find someone that will share your life, your love and the household duties with you. But, if that doesn't happen right when you leave the house, you need to know how to survive. Personally, I also hope you meet someone that balances you out. With your dad and I both being messy, there is no one to step up and force the issue :)
I lucked out because your Gramma Ruth raised your dad to know that he has a responsibility in the house. Some men - even in this generation still think maintaining the house is women's work. You will be taught that the house is half your responsibility even though you are a boy. (Side note - sometimes, like when your wife is pregnant, it is 100% your responsibility) You will also learn how to cook even though you are a boy. Your Grampa Lang and Grampa Larry were good cooks and neither of them were any less manly. Grampa Larry even did the laundry and cleaned the house.
So, where will you fit into this? Well, I do believe in you earning your keep around the house and you will have chores that are age appropriate. However, I also hope to remember to be fair in assigning them. I think part of the reason that I don't clean is because your grampa Larry was very strict about my chores. I had to do a ton - even looking back as an adult, I think it was a ton. Not only would I not get my allowance, I would be grounded from my friends. Like I said, I do believe in chores but I think the volume of chores he assigned me were too many. You will be expected to pitch in and you will probably have a little chore chart. We can negotiate the allowance but (imagine this) I also have an opinion on that. Let's say your job is to take the dogs for a walk around the block everyday. You don't get an allowance for that. However, if you help out and go above/beyond and offer to take out the trash, then we can negotiate the allowance. Got it? If you need more money, get a stinking job. Your dad was delivering papers at the age of 4. Just ask him. :)
I guess the key to all of this is that we want you to be independent. You can't be independent if you don't know how to cook your own meals and clean your own house. Our hope for you is that you will find someone that will share your life, your love and the household duties with you. But, if that doesn't happen right when you leave the house, you need to know how to survive. Personally, I also hope you meet someone that balances you out. With your dad and I both being messy, there is no one to step up and force the issue :)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
New Lecture
Hi there my baby E,
I realized that I have been so ingrained into day to day life and counting down the days until you were viable that I have not taken any opportunities to lecture you with my infinite wisdom. I am sure you have been feeling neglected so I told myself that I need to get on it and start being a better parent! Before I do that, I wanted to tell you what a good little boy you are today. I woke up this morning after having a bad dream and I didn't feel you moving about. I put myself on my side with my knees up - the position you move around the most in - and said "Come on little Elijah, give me a kick." Well, you are already raised so well that you gave me a big kick and moved around a few minutes then you went back to sleep. Thank you for listening!!
So, today, your lecture will consist of things I expect out of you. I am sure your dad will expect some, if not all of these, but I don't know if he has further expectations. Even though we have high expectations out of you, it is our job to teach you how to live up to them. It is a team effort here!
1) I expect you to be kind to animals - both ours and others. I hope that you feel the same empathy for them that your dad & I do.
2) I expect you to call your Aunts/Uncles/Grandparents with their titles - Aunt Laura, Uncle Mark, Uncle Tyler, Uncle Zach and the same for all of your great aunts & uncles.
3) I expect you to call people by their formal names until they tell you differently. For example, Gramma Debbie always made me call my friends' parents "Mr. and Mrs." until they told me I could call them by their first name.
4) I expect you to respect your teachers.
5) I expect you to give your best in all you do - especially in school. If you don't understand something, it isn't weak to ask questions or get extra help.
6) I expect you to sleep through the night at age 3 days. (Haha - just kidding you on that one Little E)
7) I expect you to get in trouble every once and awhile. That is normal. I will give you the same deal that Grampa Larry gave me - one get out of jail free card. i will bail you out once. After that, you are on your own.
8) I expect you to be responsible and accountable in all that you do.
9) I expect you to have some sort of post high-school education. This could be a traditional college, a trade school, an internship or an apprenticeship but I expect you to learn how to support yourself.
10) If you choose a traditional college/university, I expect you to get the heck out of Omaha and experience college in a dorm.
11) I expect you to take after your dad and not be a wussy at amusement parks like your mom!
12) I expect you to get a job when you are old enough - just a few hours a week for you to have spending money and learn responsibility.
13) I expect you to not like me everyday. While it will be tough when you are lipping off and telling me you hate me because I am a funsucker, I am expecting it. It is ok - as long as we both love each other everyday. You may not feel like you love me everyday but you will look back on it and realize that I was trying to do what was best for you.
14) I expect you to be grateful for the blessings in your life.
15) I expect you to come out full term, healthy and screaming your lungs out. :) I suppose that should have been number 1 since we need that before we can start teaching you anything else!!
I realized that I have been so ingrained into day to day life and counting down the days until you were viable that I have not taken any opportunities to lecture you with my infinite wisdom. I am sure you have been feeling neglected so I told myself that I need to get on it and start being a better parent! Before I do that, I wanted to tell you what a good little boy you are today. I woke up this morning after having a bad dream and I didn't feel you moving about. I put myself on my side with my knees up - the position you move around the most in - and said "Come on little Elijah, give me a kick." Well, you are already raised so well that you gave me a big kick and moved around a few minutes then you went back to sleep. Thank you for listening!!
So, today, your lecture will consist of things I expect out of you. I am sure your dad will expect some, if not all of these, but I don't know if he has further expectations. Even though we have high expectations out of you, it is our job to teach you how to live up to them. It is a team effort here!
1) I expect you to be kind to animals - both ours and others. I hope that you feel the same empathy for them that your dad & I do.
2) I expect you to call your Aunts/Uncles/Grandparents with their titles - Aunt Laura, Uncle Mark, Uncle Tyler, Uncle Zach and the same for all of your great aunts & uncles.
3) I expect you to call people by their formal names until they tell you differently. For example, Gramma Debbie always made me call my friends' parents "Mr. and Mrs." until they told me I could call them by their first name.
4) I expect you to respect your teachers.
5) I expect you to give your best in all you do - especially in school. If you don't understand something, it isn't weak to ask questions or get extra help.
6) I expect you to sleep through the night at age 3 days. (Haha - just kidding you on that one Little E)
7) I expect you to get in trouble every once and awhile. That is normal. I will give you the same deal that Grampa Larry gave me - one get out of jail free card. i will bail you out once. After that, you are on your own.
8) I expect you to be responsible and accountable in all that you do.
9) I expect you to have some sort of post high-school education. This could be a traditional college, a trade school, an internship or an apprenticeship but I expect you to learn how to support yourself.
10) If you choose a traditional college/university, I expect you to get the heck out of Omaha and experience college in a dorm.
11) I expect you to take after your dad and not be a wussy at amusement parks like your mom!
12) I expect you to get a job when you are old enough - just a few hours a week for you to have spending money and learn responsibility.
13) I expect you to not like me everyday. While it will be tough when you are lipping off and telling me you hate me because I am a funsucker, I am expecting it. It is ok - as long as we both love each other everyday. You may not feel like you love me everyday but you will look back on it and realize that I was trying to do what was best for you.
14) I expect you to be grateful for the blessings in your life.
15) I expect you to come out full term, healthy and screaming your lungs out. :) I suppose that should have been number 1 since we need that before we can start teaching you anything else!!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
24 weeks
Baby E,
24 weeks! 24 weeks! Little one, you are 24 weeks. Do you comprehend what that means? That means that if you were born today, the doctors would try to save you. If you were born today, you would have a small chance of surviving. Unfortunately, the rate of disabilities is very high so we don't want you to come yet. But, your dad and I are hyped that you have made it this far. I think you are too - at 5:15 you woke me up by going crazy! You haven't really woken me up with your movements before so this was new! Your dad and I had a yummy breakfast then we went for a nappy!
We got to see a lot of your family today - Brian, Brandon, Erica, Aunt Val, Cory, Lauren, Uncle Jeff, Aunt Sheila and Great Gramma. Gramma made us a YUMMY dinner! Unfortunately, your Cvilikas cousins ended up having to leave but we got to see them for a few hours. You also got a new present from Aunt Val - cutie patootie outfits and booties. I will have to add a picture for you.
Your mom needs to take a 24 week photo but I was kind of scummy today - sweatpants and a tshirt! i will get it up for you later or tomorrow. I now I have times when you move and I see my shirt move. That is pretty cool.
That is about all kiddo. You just stay in there cooking and I will get our sugars under control. Two more weeks and we get to see you again!!
24 weeks! 24 weeks! Little one, you are 24 weeks. Do you comprehend what that means? That means that if you were born today, the doctors would try to save you. If you were born today, you would have a small chance of surviving. Unfortunately, the rate of disabilities is very high so we don't want you to come yet. But, your dad and I are hyped that you have made it this far. I think you are too - at 5:15 you woke me up by going crazy! You haven't really woken me up with your movements before so this was new! Your dad and I had a yummy breakfast then we went for a nappy!
We got to see a lot of your family today - Brian, Brandon, Erica, Aunt Val, Cory, Lauren, Uncle Jeff, Aunt Sheila and Great Gramma. Gramma made us a YUMMY dinner! Unfortunately, your Cvilikas cousins ended up having to leave but we got to see them for a few hours. You also got a new present from Aunt Val - cutie patootie outfits and booties. I will have to add a picture for you.
Your mom needs to take a 24 week photo but I was kind of scummy today - sweatpants and a tshirt! i will get it up for you later or tomorrow. I now I have times when you move and I see my shirt move. That is pretty cool.
That is about all kiddo. You just stay in there cooking and I will get our sugars under control. Two more weeks and we get to see you again!!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wedding
Hi Little E!
You were at your first wedding today! Your cousin Jeremy finally made an honest woman of your new cousin Kylie shark! It was a very nice ceremony and choked your mom up a bit. You were kicking around just letting me know that you were listening to them saying their vows. Your dad felt better because he was a cry baby at our wedding and, now, both your cousin Cory and Jeremy were crying at theirs too :)
It was amazing because everywhere we went, more and more people were asking about you. Everyone is so excited for you to be coming and sending prayers your way. Last night, when we saw Aunt Val, her whole face lit up at the sight of my tummy! She was so excited to say "Hi little Eli." Today/tonight, we had so many people come up to us and wish us luck and share how happy they were for us.
Continuing that theme of all about "ELI", I thought I would share some of your first gifts with you. Remember I told you our very first gift was a little frame from Aunt Val? Then, my old friend from high school bought you two little outfits a couple of weeks ago. Your cousin Brandi brought you your first international shirt - all the way from Mexico! You don't have a room or a middle name but you are already stockpiling the gifts :)
Tomorrow, we get to see your cousins Brian and Erica at family dinner at Rojas. Yummy food, good company and golden child is in town. haha.
You were at your first wedding today! Your cousin Jeremy finally made an honest woman of your new cousin Kylie shark! It was a very nice ceremony and choked your mom up a bit. You were kicking around just letting me know that you were listening to them saying their vows. Your dad felt better because he was a cry baby at our wedding and, now, both your cousin Cory and Jeremy were crying at theirs too :)
It was amazing because everywhere we went, more and more people were asking about you. Everyone is so excited for you to be coming and sending prayers your way. Last night, when we saw Aunt Val, her whole face lit up at the sight of my tummy! She was so excited to say "Hi little Eli." Today/tonight, we had so many people come up to us and wish us luck and share how happy they were for us.
Continuing that theme of all about "ELI", I thought I would share some of your first gifts with you. Remember I told you our very first gift was a little frame from Aunt Val? Then, my old friend from high school bought you two little outfits a couple of weeks ago. Your cousin Brandi brought you your first international shirt - all the way from Mexico! You don't have a room or a middle name but you are already stockpiling the gifts :)
Tomorrow, we get to see your cousins Brian and Erica at family dinner at Rojas. Yummy food, good company and golden child is in town. haha.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Dr. appointment
Hi baby Eli,
I have a few things to tell you today. First off, your dad really liked the iTouch we got him. I took a sharpie and wrote a note on the package from you "Daddy, thank you for taking such good care of mommy and me. I love you, Elijah." Can't return the iTouch with that message now can you? :) Trust me, your mom knows how to work the guilt card.
Your baby Amby bed came today and your dad put it together. Oh my, it looks so comfy. It just sways like a hammock on the beach. In order to test the weight, we put Padi and Luke in it. We don't know if they loved it or it terrified them but they swayed in there for awhile. We are guessing that we are going to go downstairs and see them sleeping in it soon. You should be able to sleep in for awhile - they are big fat pigs :)
I have another secret to tell you about your dad. He is a big wuss when he is sick. He hasn't been feeling the hottest lately and you would think the guy is dying. For heaven's sake - if he had to carry and deliver you, there is no doubt that we would have been childless for sure. Let's just hope that you don't have to witness him be such a wimpy thing when you get here. It isn't a pretty sight. Hopefully, he will be better in the morning - we have Jeremy & Kylie's BBQ tomorrow and then their wedding on Friday. He needs to be in good health for that so he can have a good time and drink enough alcohol for the 3 of us!
We are going to start a new routine tomorrow. I noticed my blood sugars starting to go up lately and I was in a bit of denial. I called yesterday to make an appointment with the Diabetic Dr. They got me in today during a cancellation. We are going to start taking insulin at night. Hopefully, that will even me out for a bit and as you get bigger, we may need to add more. We can't have you growing in too much sugar. While it is fun because you move more, we have to get it under control so you don't have any problems during your third trimester. It can make you get too big (which you are already bigger than they expected you to be), can make you come early (which we are trying to avoid), you could be born with low blood sugar or it can lead to obesity when you are older (which you are already going to have to fight.) So, we are going to be poking for blood sugars more often and taking a shot every night to keep you healthy. Speaking of shots, we got our flu vaccination today. We should be protected for awhile then we need to get the piggy flu vaccination next month.
Well, that is about it kiddo. Busy weekend coming up and lots of people are going to be touching my belly and saying hi to you. Oh, I got two notes that you have two gifts bought for you already. Your cousin Brandi brought you your first international gift - all the way from Cozumel and your Aunt Val has a gift for you too. Man, gone are the days when your mom gets any gifts anymore. :)
I have a few things to tell you today. First off, your dad really liked the iTouch we got him. I took a sharpie and wrote a note on the package from you "Daddy, thank you for taking such good care of mommy and me. I love you, Elijah." Can't return the iTouch with that message now can you? :) Trust me, your mom knows how to work the guilt card.
Your baby Amby bed came today and your dad put it together. Oh my, it looks so comfy. It just sways like a hammock on the beach. In order to test the weight, we put Padi and Luke in it. We don't know if they loved it or it terrified them but they swayed in there for awhile. We are guessing that we are going to go downstairs and see them sleeping in it soon. You should be able to sleep in for awhile - they are big fat pigs :)
I have another secret to tell you about your dad. He is a big wuss when he is sick. He hasn't been feeling the hottest lately and you would think the guy is dying. For heaven's sake - if he had to carry and deliver you, there is no doubt that we would have been childless for sure. Let's just hope that you don't have to witness him be such a wimpy thing when you get here. It isn't a pretty sight. Hopefully, he will be better in the morning - we have Jeremy & Kylie's BBQ tomorrow and then their wedding on Friday. He needs to be in good health for that so he can have a good time and drink enough alcohol for the 3 of us!
We are going to start a new routine tomorrow. I noticed my blood sugars starting to go up lately and I was in a bit of denial. I called yesterday to make an appointment with the Diabetic Dr. They got me in today during a cancellation. We are going to start taking insulin at night. Hopefully, that will even me out for a bit and as you get bigger, we may need to add more. We can't have you growing in too much sugar. While it is fun because you move more, we have to get it under control so you don't have any problems during your third trimester. It can make you get too big (which you are already bigger than they expected you to be), can make you come early (which we are trying to avoid), you could be born with low blood sugar or it can lead to obesity when you are older (which you are already going to have to fight.) So, we are going to be poking for blood sugars more often and taking a shot every night to keep you healthy. Speaking of shots, we got our flu vaccination today. We should be protected for awhile then we need to get the piggy flu vaccination next month.
Well, that is about it kiddo. Busy weekend coming up and lots of people are going to be touching my belly and saying hi to you. Oh, I got two notes that you have two gifts bought for you already. Your cousin Brandi brought you your first international gift - all the way from Cozumel and your Aunt Val has a gift for you too. Man, gone are the days when your mom gets any gifts anymore. :)
Monday, September 21, 2009
Startling revelation
Hi Eli!
I think you already know that your mom is a dork but this startling revelation will probably prove it to you. So, yesterday, I put on an oversized shirt and I felt it touch my belly. No big deal. Today, I bust out the first maternity outfit I bought - cotton jersey shirt and leggings. You know what? Your mom is pregnant. I know, I know, you have known this for 23+ weeks. However, I have never "looked" pregnant before. In the other two pregnancies where I carried longer, I put on weight but it was just general weight. Now, with you cooking in there, I have a pregnancy tummy. I feel better about things today - I am thinking I am past the looking fat stage to where people will recognize that I am pregnant fat :) Pregnant fat is acceptable.
We bought your dad a present today. I won't tell you what it is yet. In case he is slacking at work and reading your blog, I don't want him to know. Either he will be so excited or he will throw a fit and tell me to return it. I am going to tell him it is from both of us. Do you think that will carry any weight? :) I will let you know how that goes tomorrow.
I know you probably aren't thinking about this and I know I shouldn't be either but I wonder if you will have any siblings. Our stance on it is that we won't try to stop it but we won't actively pursue it either. Kind of like how you came about - as a complete surprise to both of us. When we were first married, I wanted several kiddos. Now, I am happy with you being here, healthy and full term. If you are a devil child, I will have to try to stop it. :) We joked today that come March, I will probably be complaining of another heart attack and we will know that you will have a brother or sister. Guess none of us know what the future holds so we will leave it up to fate.
Ok kiddo, off to clean the kitchen a bit...or take a nap. I think we can both guess which option is going to win that toss of the coin :)
I think you already know that your mom is a dork but this startling revelation will probably prove it to you. So, yesterday, I put on an oversized shirt and I felt it touch my belly. No big deal. Today, I bust out the first maternity outfit I bought - cotton jersey shirt and leggings. You know what? Your mom is pregnant. I know, I know, you have known this for 23+ weeks. However, I have never "looked" pregnant before. In the other two pregnancies where I carried longer, I put on weight but it was just general weight. Now, with you cooking in there, I have a pregnancy tummy. I feel better about things today - I am thinking I am past the looking fat stage to where people will recognize that I am pregnant fat :) Pregnant fat is acceptable.
We bought your dad a present today. I won't tell you what it is yet. In case he is slacking at work and reading your blog, I don't want him to know. Either he will be so excited or he will throw a fit and tell me to return it. I am going to tell him it is from both of us. Do you think that will carry any weight? :) I will let you know how that goes tomorrow.
I know you probably aren't thinking about this and I know I shouldn't be either but I wonder if you will have any siblings. Our stance on it is that we won't try to stop it but we won't actively pursue it either. Kind of like how you came about - as a complete surprise to both of us. When we were first married, I wanted several kiddos. Now, I am happy with you being here, healthy and full term. If you are a devil child, I will have to try to stop it. :) We joked today that come March, I will probably be complaining of another heart attack and we will know that you will have a brother or sister. Guess none of us know what the future holds so we will leave it up to fate.
Ok kiddo, off to clean the kitchen a bit...or take a nap. I think we can both guess which option is going to win that toss of the coin :)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Surprisingly big day...
Hi E!
Even though I wrote to you early this morning, I figured I would keep you up to date on the things going on that affect your life. :) Your dad unshoveled your room today. Well, at least as much as he could until I have to go in and shovel out my stuff. I am planning on working on it tomorrow. To lay out the whole truth, it was all shoveled into the living room. I can be sorting through that while he is working on your paint and flooring. It is starting to come together.
I have three purchases to tell you about. The first one was a little bitty one a week or so ago - literally bitty. I order some to take to Itty Bitty Levi and had to get you a set. They are peepee teepees so you can't pee all over us when we are changing you. Mixed reviews on these - some mom's say they are a lifesaver and some say that they get blasted off with a good "shoot". haha. The good news is that we can get you a little red one with a ball on top for christmas :)
As we were looking at your room, we measured for your mural. It was on sale for 25% off and no shipping. I called your dad (yes, I was upstairs working and called him downstairs) and asked if we should pull the trigger. He said yes! This was our first MAJOR purchase for you. OMG! Just a reminder of what it looks like. It is going to go on your closet door.
Finally, I ordered your little bassinet/first 12 months crib. This wasn't something we were planning on but I read up on it and I think you are going to love it. I would have registered for it but it is a specialty product. You will sleep/jump in here until you are 25 lbs then you will go into your crib. I found it half price on ebay and it was only used once!!! You are in style my little man. Kind of funky looking, huh? Oh, and as an added bonus, when we take you on our several times a month camping trips, it has a mosquito net :) Actually, we liked how portable it was in case we went on a trip somewhere or *hint*hint* when you stay the night with all of our available babysitters! Legal Disclaimer: there is no little cute girl to read to you. That is what your mom and dad have audio books for. haha.
Even though I wrote to you early this morning, I figured I would keep you up to date on the things going on that affect your life. :) Your dad unshoveled your room today. Well, at least as much as he could until I have to go in and shovel out my stuff. I am planning on working on it tomorrow. To lay out the whole truth, it was all shoveled into the living room. I can be sorting through that while he is working on your paint and flooring. It is starting to come together.
I have three purchases to tell you about. The first one was a little bitty one a week or so ago - literally bitty. I order some to take to Itty Bitty Levi and had to get you a set. They are peepee teepees so you can't pee all over us when we are changing you. Mixed reviews on these - some mom's say they are a lifesaver and some say that they get blasted off with a good "shoot". haha. The good news is that we can get you a little red one with a ball on top for christmas :)
As we were looking at your room, we measured for your mural. It was on sale for 25% off and no shipping. I called your dad (yes, I was upstairs working and called him downstairs) and asked if we should pull the trigger. He said yes! This was our first MAJOR purchase for you. OMG! Just a reminder of what it looks like. It is going to go on your closet door.
Finally, I ordered your little bassinet/first 12 months crib. This wasn't something we were planning on but I read up on it and I think you are going to love it. I would have registered for it but it is a specialty product. You will sleep/jump in here until you are 25 lbs then you will go into your crib. I found it half price on ebay and it was only used once!!! You are in style my little man. Kind of funky looking, huh? Oh, and as an added bonus, when we take you on our several times a month camping trips, it has a mosquito net :) Actually, we liked how portable it was in case we went on a trip somewhere or *hint*hint* when you stay the night with all of our available babysitters! Legal Disclaimer: there is no little cute girl to read to you. That is what your mom and dad have audio books for. haha.
Just shy of 23 weeks...
Hi Baby Elijah!
Every time I say or write your name, I think of an old song. I went to look it up and it is by Simon and Garfunkel - Cecilia. I am going to have to make up some new words for it so it can be about a little boy named Elijah.
Tomorrow is 23 weeks. WOOHOO. Just one more week and your dad and I will be breathing a sigh of relief. Not that we want you to come next week - heavens knows you have no where to sleep - but you will have a certifiable chance :) I think last night, you were wanting out. I took my pills with chocolate milk and you were a bit active - I even had your dad come up and feel you. I was trying to go to sleep - we had to be up to work at 6:30 this morning and you were moving all over. I figured that since you were up, I would let you listen to music. Ummm...wrong answer. I had to take the music away because you were rocking me to the core. I jumped a couple times at how large the movements were. I don't know if you were rotating around or what the deal was but it was exciting and scary all at the same time!
We had an exciting day yesterday. We went up to Methodist (where you will make your entrance into the world) and saw Itty Bitty Levi Anthony Wilson. Oh, wait, and his parents were there too. :) He was so darn cute and lovable. It really struck home with me that this will be you pretty soon! If you really did come in mid-December, that is only 3 months away. Little Levi could teach you a few things - he was quiet (No fussing) and he slept the whole time. Let's hope that is you too :) He did cause his mom some problems coming out and you better not. I don't want to be cut open so start getting ready to come out the natural way. And, naturally, with lots of drugs as God intended. If he didn't want all moms to have an epidural, he wouldn't have invented them.
It is interesting because I sense my mind shifting to "When" you come rather than "If" you come. Now, I am starting to get anxious about all we have to do to get ready for you. Honestly, most of the work falls on to your dad but he can't get started until I get all of my craft junk cleaned out of your room. Right now, I am pretty motivated but that changes daily. Last night, I was really motivated to work on the kitchen and bathrooms but ended up on the computer all night. Your mom needs some discipline.
So, that is about it for today. Talk to you later in the week!
Every time I say or write your name, I think of an old song. I went to look it up and it is by Simon and Garfunkel - Cecilia. I am going to have to make up some new words for it so it can be about a little boy named Elijah.
Tomorrow is 23 weeks. WOOHOO. Just one more week and your dad and I will be breathing a sigh of relief. Not that we want you to come next week - heavens knows you have no where to sleep - but you will have a certifiable chance :) I think last night, you were wanting out. I took my pills with chocolate milk and you were a bit active - I even had your dad come up and feel you. I was trying to go to sleep - we had to be up to work at 6:30 this morning and you were moving all over. I figured that since you were up, I would let you listen to music. Ummm...wrong answer. I had to take the music away because you were rocking me to the core. I jumped a couple times at how large the movements were. I don't know if you were rotating around or what the deal was but it was exciting and scary all at the same time!
We had an exciting day yesterday. We went up to Methodist (where you will make your entrance into the world) and saw Itty Bitty Levi Anthony Wilson. Oh, wait, and his parents were there too. :) He was so darn cute and lovable. It really struck home with me that this will be you pretty soon! If you really did come in mid-December, that is only 3 months away. Little Levi could teach you a few things - he was quiet (No fussing) and he slept the whole time. Let's hope that is you too :) He did cause his mom some problems coming out and you better not. I don't want to be cut open so start getting ready to come out the natural way. And, naturally, with lots of drugs as God intended. If he didn't want all moms to have an epidural, he wouldn't have invented them.
It is interesting because I sense my mind shifting to "When" you come rather than "If" you come. Now, I am starting to get anxious about all we have to do to get ready for you. Honestly, most of the work falls on to your dad but he can't get started until I get all of my craft junk cleaned out of your room. Right now, I am pretty motivated but that changes daily. Last night, I was really motivated to work on the kitchen and bathrooms but ended up on the computer all night. Your mom needs some discipline.
So, that is about it for today. Talk to you later in the week!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
22 Weeks and 4D
Hi Baby Elijah!
Today was probably one of the most exciting days so far. We went for your check up and we got to see you in 4D. Granted, you are blurry and probably still nothing like you will end up looking like when you are born. However, to go from that black and white image to having some depth was awesome. I think you were grinning at us because you were blocking all the shots. Apparently, you are a little acrobat - your feet were up over your head! You were blocking the shot with your legs and if that wasn't enough, you threw an arm in there too for more coverage. I told your dad that you are definitely his child - hiding from the camera. You are a big fat pig. You went from 12 oz at our last appointment to 1 lb 6 oz this appointment. Almost doubled!! Your head and your gut are measuring 2 weeks later than the rest of you. Your legs, though, are measuring normal. See, more signs that you are your dad's kid - big head and little legs :) Oh, and you are definitely still a boy. She pointed it out again. I think that will be the pattern at every appointment!
All is well with you & he said he doesn't need to see us for 4 weeks. He would see us sooner if we wanted but we are comfortable where we are - I can feel you moving and we always have our heart beat monitor if we get worried. Our next visit will put you at a whopping 26 weeks. I asked him for worst case scenario if something happened now. My understanding is that they wouldn't do a ton for you for another 2 weeks. But, in 2 weeks, if my water broke, they would try to keep you in there cooking as long as they could barring any infection. Apparently, your amniotic fluid is not a big of a necessity after 24 weeks because your lungs are at a point where you could make it. We are not thinking there are any problems but I needed to know what our process would be if there were. They said you are still sewed up nice and tight in there - no changes.
It is fall now and it is your mom's favorite time of year so your blog is now all in fall colors. Your Uncle Tyler helped me perfect it so it doesn't look bad and all blends together. See - not bad having a smart techy dude around, huh?
That is about it from outside the womb. I will wrap up with telling you how happy you made me today. Seeing your nose and mouth and eyes in 4D was amazing. I worry a tad about your big schnauzer - seems a little wide to me. Hopefully, it will become proportionate to your head soon. haha. All joking aside, that photo made my heart swell with such happiness and joy that life with you here is now pretty much unimaginable to me. I just can't imagine what the depth of my feelings will be for you if one stinking photo can make me want to cry like a baby.
Today was probably one of the most exciting days so far. We went for your check up and we got to see you in 4D. Granted, you are blurry and probably still nothing like you will end up looking like when you are born. However, to go from that black and white image to having some depth was awesome. I think you were grinning at us because you were blocking all the shots. Apparently, you are a little acrobat - your feet were up over your head! You were blocking the shot with your legs and if that wasn't enough, you threw an arm in there too for more coverage. I told your dad that you are definitely his child - hiding from the camera. You are a big fat pig. You went from 12 oz at our last appointment to 1 lb 6 oz this appointment. Almost doubled!! Your head and your gut are measuring 2 weeks later than the rest of you. Your legs, though, are measuring normal. See, more signs that you are your dad's kid - big head and little legs :) Oh, and you are definitely still a boy. She pointed it out again. I think that will be the pattern at every appointment!
All is well with you & he said he doesn't need to see us for 4 weeks. He would see us sooner if we wanted but we are comfortable where we are - I can feel you moving and we always have our heart beat monitor if we get worried. Our next visit will put you at a whopping 26 weeks. I asked him for worst case scenario if something happened now. My understanding is that they wouldn't do a ton for you for another 2 weeks. But, in 2 weeks, if my water broke, they would try to keep you in there cooking as long as they could barring any infection. Apparently, your amniotic fluid is not a big of a necessity after 24 weeks because your lungs are at a point where you could make it. We are not thinking there are any problems but I needed to know what our process would be if there were. They said you are still sewed up nice and tight in there - no changes.
It is fall now and it is your mom's favorite time of year so your blog is now all in fall colors. Your Uncle Tyler helped me perfect it so it doesn't look bad and all blends together. See - not bad having a smart techy dude around, huh?
That is about it from outside the womb. I will wrap up with telling you how happy you made me today. Seeing your nose and mouth and eyes in 4D was amazing. I worry a tad about your big schnauzer - seems a little wide to me. Hopefully, it will become proportionate to your head soon. haha. All joking aside, that photo made my heart swell with such happiness and joy that life with you here is now pretty much unimaginable to me. I just can't imagine what the depth of my feelings will be for you if one stinking photo can make me want to cry like a baby.
Friday, September 11, 2009
First Baby Purchase
Hi E,
I know I showed you your new diapers but this was actually our first purchase for you. I ordered it prior to buying your diapers. It is so darn cute that I just sat staring at it when I opened the box. It will go perfect in your room!!
We have a busy weekend this weekend and I am so glad I don't have to beg to not be nauseous anymore! Tonight, I am going to get a much needed haircut & dye job. It is the first (& probably only) dye job in this pregnancy & you will have to tell your therapist how I poisoned you at 21+ weeks. Tomorrow, we have Kylie's bridal shower and we are going to dinner with friends. Should be good times.
You are getting a bit more rambunctious these days - seems like you are awake a bit more and moving around more. We can't wait to see you on Tuesday!
I know I showed you your new diapers but this was actually our first purchase for you. I ordered it prior to buying your diapers. It is so darn cute that I just sat staring at it when I opened the box. It will go perfect in your room!!
We have a busy weekend this weekend and I am so glad I don't have to beg to not be nauseous anymore! Tonight, I am going to get a much needed haircut & dye job. It is the first (& probably only) dye job in this pregnancy & you will have to tell your therapist how I poisoned you at 21+ weeks. Tomorrow, we have Kylie's bridal shower and we are going to dinner with friends. Should be good times.
You are getting a bit more rambunctious these days - seems like you are awake a bit more and moving around more. We can't wait to see you on Tuesday!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
A New buddy for you!
Hi E,
I have wondered who your buddies would be in our family and in our neighborhood. Unfortunately, there aren't any young'uns on the Lang side. Andrew and Tyler will be a bit older than you. Finally, we don't know or trust a ton of people in our hood. I hadn't worried about it a ton but now, I don't have to worry about it!! We had big news this past weekend! Your cousins Cory & Lauren are expecting a baby just a couple months younger than you. You have a built in buddy :) Their baby is due on April 8. Between you and the new baby, there will be a breath of fresh air in the family.
I was going to tell you all about Cory on his anniversary in November but he wanted to see his name on your blog so badly that he had to go and get his wife pregnant :) Cory is quite a bit younger than me so we didn't spend a ton of time together when he was little. When he was born, I was 9. When he graduated, he was starting his new life and I was at home sick on fertility drugs trying to create a new life. Big divide there but it doesn't feel like a divide now. Cory always was a cutey - from his baby pictures to his little blonde California tips when he was a bit older. There are 3 things that I really want you to know about Cory. 1) He is great with kids. I look forward to him hanging out with you. Now that he will have his own little one, we can dump you off over there to babysit more often. I suppose that will go both ways and they can dump their baby over here too :) I can imagine him tossing you around like a rag doll and you giggling. 2) Cory is a hard worker. We may pick on him because he has had more jobs than the rest of us combined but he was always working somewhere. He has found something to do that he enjoys - truck driving - and we were all so proud of him for getting his license. 3) Finally, and most importantly, Cory probably has the biggest heart in our entire family. I think we joke that it comes from the Naven side. He would do just about anything for anyone without expecting anything in return. He is sensitive and caring. Ok, to keep it real, some times, he can be a smart aleck but that is outweighed by the times when he is sweet!
Last year, Cory and Lauren were planning on getting married in October. I was so devastated because I was in the hospital and wasn't going to be able to attend. They ended up moving it to November and I was so excited. Seeing my little cuz up there getting married made me a little emotional. In April, Cory and Lauren had their official wedding and Cory shocked me by asking me to be an usher. It was an honor I will never, ever forget. I know I was second fiddle to Brian and I was OK with that :) Your mom was the best usher ever and tried to hire out her services to other guests but I have not gotten any work out of it. haha.
If we were to think about who will discipline that little Lang baby, we would vote for Lauren. She is the rational and practical side to Cory's soft side :) I look forward to seeing them as parents because I think they will balance each other out perfectly in terms of their personalities. Then, your cousin Lauren and I can bond because we will both be known as the fun-suckers.
I have to give you a warning though baby E. If they have a girl, we are so hosed. Your cute baby boy-ness will be forgotten the minute the rest of the family hears GIRL. So, you talk to your people and I will pray to my people and Cory will continue to pray to his people that Baby Lang is a boy :)
I have wondered who your buddies would be in our family and in our neighborhood. Unfortunately, there aren't any young'uns on the Lang side. Andrew and Tyler will be a bit older than you. Finally, we don't know or trust a ton of people in our hood. I hadn't worried about it a ton but now, I don't have to worry about it!! We had big news this past weekend! Your cousins Cory & Lauren are expecting a baby just a couple months younger than you. You have a built in buddy :) Their baby is due on April 8. Between you and the new baby, there will be a breath of fresh air in the family.
I was going to tell you all about Cory on his anniversary in November but he wanted to see his name on your blog so badly that he had to go and get his wife pregnant :) Cory is quite a bit younger than me so we didn't spend a ton of time together when he was little. When he was born, I was 9. When he graduated, he was starting his new life and I was at home sick on fertility drugs trying to create a new life. Big divide there but it doesn't feel like a divide now. Cory always was a cutey - from his baby pictures to his little blonde California tips when he was a bit older. There are 3 things that I really want you to know about Cory. 1) He is great with kids. I look forward to him hanging out with you. Now that he will have his own little one, we can dump you off over there to babysit more often. I suppose that will go both ways and they can dump their baby over here too :) I can imagine him tossing you around like a rag doll and you giggling. 2) Cory is a hard worker. We may pick on him because he has had more jobs than the rest of us combined but he was always working somewhere. He has found something to do that he enjoys - truck driving - and we were all so proud of him for getting his license. 3) Finally, and most importantly, Cory probably has the biggest heart in our entire family. I think we joke that it comes from the Naven side. He would do just about anything for anyone without expecting anything in return. He is sensitive and caring. Ok, to keep it real, some times, he can be a smart aleck but that is outweighed by the times when he is sweet!
Last year, Cory and Lauren were planning on getting married in October. I was so devastated because I was in the hospital and wasn't going to be able to attend. They ended up moving it to November and I was so excited. Seeing my little cuz up there getting married made me a little emotional. In April, Cory and Lauren had their official wedding and Cory shocked me by asking me to be an usher. It was an honor I will never, ever forget. I know I was second fiddle to Brian and I was OK with that :) Your mom was the best usher ever and tried to hire out her services to other guests but I have not gotten any work out of it. haha.
If we were to think about who will discipline that little Lang baby, we would vote for Lauren. She is the rational and practical side to Cory's soft side :) I look forward to seeing them as parents because I think they will balance each other out perfectly in terms of their personalities. Then, your cousin Lauren and I can bond because we will both be known as the fun-suckers.
I have to give you a warning though baby E. If they have a girl, we are so hosed. Your cute baby boy-ness will be forgotten the minute the rest of the family hears GIRL. So, you talk to your people and I will pray to my people and Cory will continue to pray to his people that Baby Lang is a boy :)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Woohoo!
Hi E!
What an awesome day for our family! Last night, you were worked up and moving like crazy. I thought for sure that your dad would be able to feel it but I didn't want to wake him up just in case. So, we made a plan to juice you up on sugar (one night only) and then have your dad feel you. You started moving up a storm but as soon as I went downstairs so he could feel, you stopped. I think he was a bit heartbroken and I felt bad for him. Not bad enough to refrain from picking on him - I told him you were messing around with him :)
I got a glass of chocolate milk to take my pills with and I think it is your favorite. You were moving a little bit so I had your dad put his hand there. I was a bit doubtful because they were just little bitty kicks but he felt them. It was so amazing!! Your mom is not prone to a ton of emotion (especially when you add in the meds) but when he felt that little bump and had that look of amazement on his face, I just wanted to cry. It was our first little moment as a family. I think he ended up feeling 3 kicks or so. If you hadn't won him over by now, that will be the defining moment for our entire family! I only wish there was some way I could get it on video so I could never forget it.
I will tell you a secret about your dad. I think he is going to be a great dad. He does drive me crazy during the pregnancies because he is so worried about us but it is because he already loves you so much. He is so good to us - he is cooking and cleaning and pampering us. He just wants you to be born healthy and wants to do his part to make sure that you arrive healthy. I know that he will drive me crazy because he will be so protective of you but when I see his face light up while he is with you, I will have to forgive him :)
What an awesome day for our family! Last night, you were worked up and moving like crazy. I thought for sure that your dad would be able to feel it but I didn't want to wake him up just in case. So, we made a plan to juice you up on sugar (one night only) and then have your dad feel you. You started moving up a storm but as soon as I went downstairs so he could feel, you stopped. I think he was a bit heartbroken and I felt bad for him. Not bad enough to refrain from picking on him - I told him you were messing around with him :)
I got a glass of chocolate milk to take my pills with and I think it is your favorite. You were moving a little bit so I had your dad put his hand there. I was a bit doubtful because they were just little bitty kicks but he felt them. It was so amazing!! Your mom is not prone to a ton of emotion (especially when you add in the meds) but when he felt that little bump and had that look of amazement on his face, I just wanted to cry. It was our first little moment as a family. I think he ended up feeling 3 kicks or so. If you hadn't won him over by now, that will be the defining moment for our entire family! I only wish there was some way I could get it on video so I could never forget it.
I will tell you a secret about your dad. I think he is going to be a great dad. He does drive me crazy during the pregnancies because he is so worried about us but it is because he already loves you so much. He is so good to us - he is cooking and cleaning and pampering us. He just wants you to be born healthy and wants to do his part to make sure that you arrive healthy. I know that he will drive me crazy because he will be so protective of you but when I see his face light up while he is with you, I will have to forgive him :)
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
21 weeks
Hi Elijah,
I am done playing games with your name. I have decided on Elijah/Eli. It is how I am going to communicate with you from now on. I suppose your dad could convince me otherwise but for now, I am done thinking about it. Middle name is up for grabs. I would like Lang but I will give it up to your dad if he will buy off on Elijah.
Want to know a secret? I think Eli has grown on your dad. He has called you Eli twice now! I was telling him yesterday that you can hear us and recognize our voices. I told him he needs to watch his mouth because you will come out, hear a cuss word and go "DADDY." Later, he started cussing in an Irish Brogue. He said "I can talk like that so Eli won't think it is me." Then, tonight, he was cooking us dinner. I bought a NY strip for him and 2 filets (they were on sale) for us. He starts yelling from the kitchen "How do you get 2 steaks and I get one? Eli needs his own steak?" haha.
You are 21+ weeks now. We are almost there buddy. I did some research on the internet and 23 weeks gives us a small chance. Each week after that, your chances of survival goes up and up. It is so close that we can almost touch it. You stay in there cooking and don't be so feisty that you kick your juice bag open!!
I asked your dad a question and was kind of surprised at his answer. I mockingly said to him "I think you are dropping your walls with this baby. He is real to you now." He answered back to me "Yes, I have been getting there the last couple of weeks." I bet it started when he started smooching you.
Well, as far as your mom goes, you are definitely real to me - no doubt about it. However, I swing back and forth on my emotions. On one hand, I am ready to buy your diapers and start on your room and spend hours thinking about you. On the other hand, I keep thinking "What if..." I suppose I need to commit 100% to you being healthy so that you get positive vibes. I was worried about you this morning and kind of down - totally irrational as there is no reason to be. Then, you started kicking up a storm. It was almost like you were telling me to buck up because you were fine. (As a side note - your cousin Brandi also gave me a kick-butt-buck-up lecture today too!) Later in the day, I was thinking about you or talking to you and I said Elijah. You started moving again. That was my final straw that I am done with changing your name.
I feel like I have lots more to tell you but I am going to call it a day. Will have more for you later this week.
I am done playing games with your name. I have decided on Elijah/Eli. It is how I am going to communicate with you from now on. I suppose your dad could convince me otherwise but for now, I am done thinking about it. Middle name is up for grabs. I would like Lang but I will give it up to your dad if he will buy off on Elijah.
Want to know a secret? I think Eli has grown on your dad. He has called you Eli twice now! I was telling him yesterday that you can hear us and recognize our voices. I told him he needs to watch his mouth because you will come out, hear a cuss word and go "DADDY." Later, he started cussing in an Irish Brogue. He said "I can talk like that so Eli won't think it is me." Then, tonight, he was cooking us dinner. I bought a NY strip for him and 2 filets (they were on sale) for us. He starts yelling from the kitchen "How do you get 2 steaks and I get one? Eli needs his own steak?" haha.
You are 21+ weeks now. We are almost there buddy. I did some research on the internet and 23 weeks gives us a small chance. Each week after that, your chances of survival goes up and up. It is so close that we can almost touch it. You stay in there cooking and don't be so feisty that you kick your juice bag open!!
I asked your dad a question and was kind of surprised at his answer. I mockingly said to him "I think you are dropping your walls with this baby. He is real to you now." He answered back to me "Yes, I have been getting there the last couple of weeks." I bet it started when he started smooching you.
Well, as far as your mom goes, you are definitely real to me - no doubt about it. However, I swing back and forth on my emotions. On one hand, I am ready to buy your diapers and start on your room and spend hours thinking about you. On the other hand, I keep thinking "What if..." I suppose I need to commit 100% to you being healthy so that you get positive vibes. I was worried about you this morning and kind of down - totally irrational as there is no reason to be. Then, you started kicking up a storm. It was almost like you were telling me to buck up because you were fine. (As a side note - your cousin Brandi also gave me a kick-butt-buck-up lecture today too!) Later in the day, I was thinking about you or talking to you and I said Elijah. You started moving again. That was my final straw that I am done with changing your name.
I feel like I have lots more to tell you but I am going to call it a day. Will have more for you later this week.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
All about you today kiddo...
Hi Baby Eli,
It was all about you today. Your mom and dad drove to Lincoln because there was a baby shop I had been wanting to visit. I can't find cloth diapers in Omaha (strange, huh) so we had to go to Lincoln. I wanted to *see* them and *touch* them before I commit to buying the *big daddy* set to use on you. We ended up with 3 diapers for me to study. It was actually only our 2nd purchase for you. Earlier in the week, I made your first purchase. I bought a giraffe frame for your room. Your dad & I saw it in Florida when we were there and remembered that it would be perfect for your room!
Anywho, back to the diapers. I definitely like the style of 1 of them better than the other 2 but they are all similar in form and function. There were 2 others I wanted to look at but they didn't carry them. I ordered those today. Then, when I make up my mind and we are a bit further along, we can register.
After that, we had an awesome dinner at Lazlos in Lincoln. YUMMY. Your dad and I shared dessert. I told him that within 30 minutes, you would let me know that you tried it too. Seriously, within 30 minutes, you were kicking me. That sugar gets you hopped up :) Then, I went to the maternity shop. Yep, more about you because I wanted to see what kind of clothes they had to fit me with you growing like a weed. Wouldn't have anything to do with your mom eating like a pig, nope :)
Today is your Aunt Laura's birthday and your dad is committed to writing you a post about her. We will see how long it takes him.
It was all about you today. Your mom and dad drove to Lincoln because there was a baby shop I had been wanting to visit. I can't find cloth diapers in Omaha (strange, huh) so we had to go to Lincoln. I wanted to *see* them and *touch* them before I commit to buying the *big daddy* set to use on you. We ended up with 3 diapers for me to study. It was actually only our 2nd purchase for you. Earlier in the week, I made your first purchase. I bought a giraffe frame for your room. Your dad & I saw it in Florida when we were there and remembered that it would be perfect for your room!
Anywho, back to the diapers. I definitely like the style of 1 of them better than the other 2 but they are all similar in form and function. There were 2 others I wanted to look at but they didn't carry them. I ordered those today. Then, when I make up my mind and we are a bit further along, we can register.
After that, we had an awesome dinner at Lazlos in Lincoln. YUMMY. Your dad and I shared dessert. I told him that within 30 minutes, you would let me know that you tried it too. Seriously, within 30 minutes, you were kicking me. That sugar gets you hopped up :) Then, I went to the maternity shop. Yep, more about you because I wanted to see what kind of clothes they had to fit me with you growing like a weed. Wouldn't have anything to do with your mom eating like a pig, nope :)
Today is your Aunt Laura's birthday and your dad is committed to writing you a post about her. We will see how long it takes him.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Parental divide
Hi Xavier - trying out a new name for you. It will so crack me up if we try out all these boy names and you shock us all by being a girl. :)
Tonight was SO funny. I bet you were just rumbling inside of me with all the laughing I did. I laughed so hard my tummy muscles were asking "What the heck?" Your dad and I were talking about the 3 areas where we think we will disagree on parenting. He was being so silly and making me laugh. But, I realized that we need a therapy fund rather than a college fund because, between the two of us, you are hosed. haha. Your dad is so convinced that the discipline poll is not accurate - 9 people think I will be the funsucker and 3 think your dad will. He thinks if people knew my true thoughts, I would lose ground. haha. This is a post you can read when you are out of the house and see how we compared raising you and how we thought we would. I won't let you read it earlier than that because then you will take advantage of my liberal nature. haha.
So, the 3 areas we disagree on:
1) Money - I have a feeling I will be all stingy and your dad will be slipping you cash out of his wallet when I turn around. He says that he will tell you to get a job.
2) Alcohol - I think I will be more liberal with this than your dad. It isn't that I want you to be a lush at 16 but I just think it is inevitable that you will drink at some point before you are 21. The thing that concerns me most (unless it becomes a regular habit) would be if you were driving. I was trying to explain to your dad that if you take the allure out of it, the appeal is lessened. I was allowed to drink as long as I didn't drive and I can't say I drank too much in high school. There was just no fun in it when it wasn't taboo :)
3) Sex - I think I will be more liberal in this topic too. Ummm...your dad is planning on telling you fake reasons why you shouldn't have sex. I am more along the lines that you are going to hit a certain age and are going to do it so we have to teach you how to be responsible. Your dad says you can't have sex until you can get a job to buy the condoms. haha. We do agree on the fact that we are not your baby's mommy and daddy. If you are stupid enough to get someone pregnant, don't expect a lot of sympathy from us. :)
3.5) I think we might disagree a tad on the topic of drugs too. I probably wouldn't kill you if I learned you smoked pot once. Your dad is a different story. He would flip out. Anything other than that and we would both flip out and kill you.
We pretty much have the same philosophies on everything else so don't be thinking about trying to manipulate us. :)
Tonight was SO funny. I bet you were just rumbling inside of me with all the laughing I did. I laughed so hard my tummy muscles were asking "What the heck?" Your dad and I were talking about the 3 areas where we think we will disagree on parenting. He was being so silly and making me laugh. But, I realized that we need a therapy fund rather than a college fund because, between the two of us, you are hosed. haha. Your dad is so convinced that the discipline poll is not accurate - 9 people think I will be the funsucker and 3 think your dad will. He thinks if people knew my true thoughts, I would lose ground. haha. This is a post you can read when you are out of the house and see how we compared raising you and how we thought we would. I won't let you read it earlier than that because then you will take advantage of my liberal nature. haha.
So, the 3 areas we disagree on:
1) Money - I have a feeling I will be all stingy and your dad will be slipping you cash out of his wallet when I turn around. He says that he will tell you to get a job.
2) Alcohol - I think I will be more liberal with this than your dad. It isn't that I want you to be a lush at 16 but I just think it is inevitable that you will drink at some point before you are 21. The thing that concerns me most (unless it becomes a regular habit) would be if you were driving. I was trying to explain to your dad that if you take the allure out of it, the appeal is lessened. I was allowed to drink as long as I didn't drive and I can't say I drank too much in high school. There was just no fun in it when it wasn't taboo :)
3) Sex - I think I will be more liberal in this topic too. Ummm...your dad is planning on telling you fake reasons why you shouldn't have sex. I am more along the lines that you are going to hit a certain age and are going to do it so we have to teach you how to be responsible. Your dad says you can't have sex until you can get a job to buy the condoms. haha. We do agree on the fact that we are not your baby's mommy and daddy. If you are stupid enough to get someone pregnant, don't expect a lot of sympathy from us. :)
3.5) I think we might disagree a tad on the topic of drugs too. I probably wouldn't kill you if I learned you smoked pot once. Your dad is a different story. He would flip out. Anything other than that and we would both flip out and kill you.
We pretty much have the same philosophies on everything else so don't be thinking about trying to manipulate us. :)
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