Another update....

Okay...Okay....I know I haven't been very good at keeping my blog updated on a regular basis but here's my update.

The family went to Sesame Place and had a wonderful time. We left on a Tuesday and had planned to return on Thursday but on Wednesday afternoon it had started to rain steadily. Sesame Place has a sunny day guarantee so we had an extra day free. We decided to not go Thursday (it was cold) and go on Friday. We were able to get an extra night at the hotel.

Jack loved Sesame Place and wasn't scared of the characters. Sabrina did surprisingly well and didn't mind going in the water. We had so much fun for place so close to home. Also, that's when my son decided he wanted to start using the toilet. He's finally potty trained. YAY!!!

I decided one Sunday to have a picnic at Liberty State Park. We invited my in-laws so they can see Jack ride his bike. It was hard at first for him but then he got the hang of it. Since that Sunday, we have been going on these picnics with the in-laws as well as my sister-in-law's family, my sister, and my parents. My husband and I have taken out our bikes and my Father-in-law has taken out his bikes. It's cute to see my son go out for a ride with his Dad and Grandpa.

For Labor Day weekend, we went up to my parents place in the Catskills. We had so much have. The girls and guys split up. The girls went to fairs and flea markets while the boys went golfing. My son was so cute. He also managed to get a frog but he let it go (Thank God!).

Well that's all for now...till next time.

Never to old to learn

Well it's been over 2 months since my last post. So much has gone on these past months.

The world has welcomed my new niece into the world, my nephew graduated the 8th grade, my other niece turned 1, my other nephew had his christening, and my adorable son turned 3 years old. So needless to say we have been celebrating these past 2 months.

I've been working to clear out my space where I keep my yarn supplies so that I can get to it when I'm watching TV but my son's toys or my husband's toys keep getting in the way making everything look so cluttered. Well that is soon going to be a thing of the past. I've been reading Woman's Day magazine and it's amazing how much you can learn. So, I'm trying out some of their tips. Especially since the family will be home for the most part next week.

It's vacation week for us. We are going to take about 3 days to go to Sesame Place. We wanted to go to San Diego and visit family from both sides out there but the airfare for 4 people is astronomical. So, we decided to stay local especially since we do have a 3 month old baby.

I have to say I'm really enjoying myself with my kids and my husband. I was joking with my husband about how I make beautiful babies. He just looks at me and goes "humpf...where do I fit in". While my kids look alike, my son looks like me and my daughter looks like my husband. Don't know how they can look alike.

As for my hobbies, I'm making progress on my scarf everytime I go to do the laundry. I do this so I don't hit the Kohls while I wait for the clothes to finish in the washing machine or dryer.

Well I'm off. See you soon.

Two kids...and I'm surviving

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers.

Well, I'm proud to say I'm keeping the weight I lost off. The baby is doing well and my son is surviving. My husband has been very helpful and great during this time. I had a wonderful Mother's Day.

I've been recovering well from the c-section but it's still sore inside sometimes. What I miss the most is being able to carry my son. I want to be able to stil carry him while I can and he still lets me. He's growing so fast.

ooohhh...got to run and take care of the baby.

A new baby....

Ok. My due date was April 15th but baby decided not to wait. However, my baby girl decided to save her mom the pain of labor and go straight for a cesarean since whe was caught in the umbilical cord. Yes, I went in for a check up on Friday morning and ended up having to go straight to the hospital. By 1PM my baby girl came into the world crying her lungs out.

The week before my sister-in-law had her baby boy (3/27). One week later, I had my baby girl.

I had a feeling my baby was going to come early. I just didn't expect the baby to come this early. I also didn't expect not to go through some kind of labor. Everything went to fast it seems like a blur. I had my family going crazy. No sooner than I told my mom what was happening and telling her not to tell my sister that she called my sister. She was picking up my mom at work and heading to the hospital. My dad had taken me to the doctor and then ended up driving me to the hospital as well as taking care of my son.

I think everyone but my sis was surprised I had a baby girl. They really thought the baby would be a boy.

At least everything was for the most part ready to bring baby home. She's actually pretty good and loves to sleep. I just want her to sleep the night away but she still wakes up at least once which isn't so bad since my son woke up every 2 hours. I've been trying to keep her up in the evening so she can sleep the night but it's hard.

At least I have time to dedicate to my son. He's been great and such a little helper, too.

Well I have to go and do some housework before the baby wakes up.

Happy Easter!!!!

Okay...it's been a month since my last post but I've been really busy with the baby shower and getting ready for my own baby.

The baby shower for my sister is over and it was a great success.

I've finally went through all of my son's baby clothes and washed them so they are ready for baby 2. I'm less than a month away now and getting nervous by the minute. I cry a lot more now than I did with my previous pregnancy.

I can't wait to see my baby but I'm also going through getting everything ready with work and need all the time. I want to make sure the team is good to go with my being on maternity leave.

I've also spent a great deal of time updating my budget with the cost of gas going up among other things. I never realized how much money can be saved by just bringing your own lunch to work instead of going out. I actually didn't have to hit the MAC machine as often this month. So I've been re-evaluating my budget and re-thinking my habits to find some savings. I did find a lot though but I'm still working it. It's a work in progress.

Well, with all that's going on I haven't had anytime to dedicate to my hobbies. I hope to get back to them soon since I really need to relax.

Until next time..

Time flies...

Sometimes I wonder if I will have everything ready in time for the baby. I've already started to fix up my son's room to share with the baby. My son is starting to get used to the idea of sharing his room.

At the same time I'm still working on a baby shower for my sister. Thank God for my sister in law! She is helping me with the decorations and planning.

Well this is a short post. I need to get some sleep.

Getting ready....

time flies when you least expect it. I've just finished putting away my christmas tree for the year. in less than 9 months I'll have to take it out again. When we first got married, my husband and I would leave our christmas tree up all year long. We take it down now so my son can appreciate the holidays.

I've got my Valentine's Day decorations up since the first of the month. I've put some beautiful pink, white, and dark pink mini carnations in a vase. They look beautiful. I wonder how long these will last.

I'm now in the process of preparing my son's room for his new roommate. It's tough because I wonder if the baby is a boy or a girl. I guess I'll find out in April. I have a list of things I still need to do and get ready for the baby but I'm not taking things out of storage until the time gets closer. I am going to take advantage of the sale at Babies R Us for some needed items like baby bottles, pampers, and wipes.

I also need to get a new robe and nightgown for my stay at the hospital. I have to find a new baby boy take home outfit in case the baby is a boy. I have the baby girl outfit from when my son was born. This time I need to prepare two overnight bags: one for my son and one for me.

My son is staying with my parents while I'm in the hospital. I wish I could keep him with me but I plan to sleep a lot. My husband is planning on bringing him by the hospital to see me or my parents will since they are close to the hospital.

I have two months to go and I'm trying not to panic. AHHAHA!

Oh well, it will all work out in the end. Til next time....