Whenever baby Robby wakes up from his nap our routine is always to go check his diaper on the bed. He’s always so happy and talkative and I finally decided it was time to film him cause he’s just so cute laying there!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Roll Over
Yay! So I’m totally excited that I was able to figure out how to upload the actual videos on my blog! Life’s all about learning new things right!? So this is a video from yesterday. I got distracted from changing baby Robby’s diaper and ended up laying on the bed filming and talking to him. He’s starting to make small attempts at rolling over and I love watching his little milestones.
Expectations too high?
When I was still pregnant I remember having multiple conversations with others and within my head regarding my expectations after I had the baby. I told myself my expectations weren't going to be too high in regards to keeping my life organized the way it was pre-baby. But being a person with high expectations for my surroundings I still told myself, "Yah...you're gonna have things just the same even after." I use to go to people's houses growing up and those with little children were quite chaotic and quite cluttered. I had sympathy and understanding and use to say "Well they have little children so what do you expect?" but in regards to my own house I expected it to still be organized, clean, and in proper form. I'm just that type of person...Just ask my poor husband who I think has simply adjusted to my tendencies...I like things to be in a particular place, things clean, and very organized!! I told myself I was going to have low expectations not only regarding the condition of my apartment, but also for my baby. I wasn't going to expect much from him and I wasn't going to expect much period. I was going to simply relax and take care of the needs of my baby.
Fast forward about a month ahead and here I am with a new baby. I think when you've never had a child you can't truly prepare for what to expect. I never knew something so small and precious would consume SO much of my life! I found it harder and harder to keep up on those pesky dishes that kept piling up, that laundry that called my name, my eyebrows that screamed for some TLC, and practically every inch of my living space that ached for cleaning and rehabilitation. I felt myself slowly being consumed and stressed over the condition of my apartment and feeling like I needed to do it all. I needed to take care of my baby (who hallered anytime within a 24/7 span no breaks!), try to take care of myself (who was healing from an infected c-section) and keep the apartment in order. There came a breaking point when I finally realized it wasn't all going to happen. My baby wasn't going to sleep through the night so I could get adequate rest, he wasn't going to be good during the day so I could work-out or do a load of dishes, and that layer of dust was just going to have to keep me company a little while longer. My life as I knew it had changed, and I was finally acknowledging that everything wasn't going to be perfect.
My expectations have certainly been altered in the last 2 months, but I think that's part of what I'm being taught. I'm being taught what matters most and what should be my priority above all. So what if it takes me an extra few weeks to lose weight, the dishes are dirty, and the laundries piling up...
Fast forward about a month ahead and here I am with a new baby. I think when you've never had a child you can't truly prepare for what to expect. I never knew something so small and precious would consume SO much of my life! I found it harder and harder to keep up on those pesky dishes that kept piling up, that laundry that called my name, my eyebrows that screamed for some TLC, and practically every inch of my living space that ached for cleaning and rehabilitation. I felt myself slowly being consumed and stressed over the condition of my apartment and feeling like I needed to do it all. I needed to take care of my baby (who hallered anytime within a 24/7 span no breaks!), try to take care of myself (who was healing from an infected c-section) and keep the apartment in order. There came a breaking point when I finally realized it wasn't all going to happen. My baby wasn't going to sleep through the night so I could get adequate rest, he wasn't going to be good during the day so I could work-out or do a load of dishes, and that layer of dust was just going to have to keep me company a little while longer. My life as I knew it had changed, and I was finally acknowledging that everything wasn't going to be perfect.
The bed wasn't going to get made every morning...
The dishes? Yah...They might just have to wait another day before they get some attention, because I've got a little man who needs some loves and cuddles.
That pesky "To Do" list that keeps piling up is just going to have to keep piling up...Perhaps one day we'll cross it all off...
And most days I'm going to be in a ratty t-shirt with my hair pulled up...
But there's one little boy who's worth all the clutter and chaos. There's one little boy who doesn't care if his mommy's all made up or still in her pj's at 4PM; he's going to greet her with a smile either way. Even if nothing else gets done in the day I still have one happy, fat, and loved little man!
My expectations have certainly been altered in the last 2 months, but I think that's part of what I'm being taught. I'm being taught what matters most and what should be my priority above all. So what if it takes me an extra few weeks to lose weight, the dishes are dirty, and the laundries piling up...
He's so worth it. <3
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Quite the talker!
So earlier in the week baby Robby was giving us quite a show. I've come to the conclusion that he is a morning person a) because around 9PM is when he gets fussy b) he's wide awake around 7 and c) he is all smiles and giggles of a morning. I am a night owl and I can tell you that none of the previous apply! So there just happen to be one morning that I was awake and baby Robby was just a talkin' away. We recently got a new camera and I was dieing to try it out on our little guy! So I had the intention of posting this the day after on Facebook but to my dismay it didn't work. I then tried to post it on my blog (just upload the video) and that didn't work either! We're thinking it's such high resolution and so large that it won't upload so we went with a last ditch effort and uploaded it on youtube...Success! So here's our little pride and joy a few mornings back. :)
http://youtu.be/_qLBO4u4qI0
http://youtu.be/_qLBO4u4qI0
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
2012
2011 was quite the year for us...we found out we were pregnant, I graduated college, and then we had a baby! Though 2011 was a fantastic, emotional, and trying year there's so much to look forward to in this up coming year. Here are a few things I look forward to and can't wait for in 2012!
1. My mom coming to visit. Vincent will be coming back up to pack up the rest of his things and my mom is coming up along for the ride. I’m so excited to see her and for her to get to spend more time with baby Robby! Going through the experience of having a baby has brought my relationship with my mom closer. I have always loved my mom and needed her, but after having a baby and having her there I find that I feel more like we’re friends as well as her being my mom. I feel like this barrier has been lifted and we can go out and enjoy hanging out and being friends; I like it. I’m just excited to have her here and spend more time with her! Movies and going out shopping will be a must!
2. Going to California. For my birthday present my mom is flying bebe and I out to California in March so everyone can see baby Robby and I can spend some time at home. Since getting married I have really had a struggle with being away from home, and though being married has helped me be more independent and rely on my husband I still miss home! I’m looking forward to going home for a few days and seeing everyone.
3. April. Robby finishes up classes come April and will be (hopefully) starting an internship. Where that internship takes us and what it brings excites me! I’ve loved my time in Rexburg, but I’m ready to move on and start a new adventure with ma hunny!
4. Losing weight. I’ve been struggling with it for a few years and after sacrificing my body up to have a baby it’s time to be a little selfish. It’s time to focus on me and losing weight! I’m motivated more than ever to slim down; I’m ready to be the hot little mama with the adorable baby boy.
5. Baby Robby. I’m so excited and anxious for the changes and growing that our little man will do this year! Already we’ve had the enjoyment of watching our little man start to find his voice (cooing!), smile, hold his head up, and just interact with us. I’m loving every minute of this little growing boy!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
This Christmas...
This Christmas was a little different than any other Christmas that we've experienced, primarily because a certain little boy was joining us this year...
His first Christmas :) And I'm so happy he is ours to spend it with! Christmas was also a little different because we decided to stay in Rexburg for Christmas; this meant just the 3 of us. I had decided even before baby Robby was born that I didn't want to travel with him at such a young age. There were so many factors that contributed, but primarily I just didn't want to take my sweet pressure little peanut out where he would be exposed to all the germs and gunk that people tend to carry this time of the year. And prior to having a baby I was EXTREMLY intimidated at my capabilities to even take care of a baby. It's amazing how the moment he was born I naturally had the will and desire to care for him and all my fears and insecurities about being his mom went out the door. Anyway...So we just kicked it in Idaho for Christmas.
Just the three of us!
It was so interesting to me that having a baby changed my outlook on Christmas and what I focussed on. I caught myself focussing much more on the true meaning of Christmas and found a certain reverance in having a little one around. I also noticed that I focussed MUCH more on my baby's needs and his interaction than opening my own gifts and what not. Which everyone else it seemed to me atleast focussed on bebe MUCH more than probably needs be. :)
What a spoiled little bebe! ;)
Look at all my spoils!!
Other than having such a precious little man in our lives this Christmas, the greatest gift we recieved (and probably one of the greatest gifts I've ever gotten) was a quilt made by my loving in-laws. Robby and I took turns opening our family gifts, and I got to open this gift...As I unfolded the quilt and realized what it was my eyes filled with tears and while trying to gain my composure I told Robby, "It's got pictures of us!" There's nothing I love more than my little family and to have such a thoughful and beautiful quilt was wonderful! I simply love it!
Christmas was a little different, but I think it helped me focus and realize what truly matters and what the greatest gift of all is for me other than the birth of our Savior, family.
His first Christmas :) And I'm so happy he is ours to spend it with! Christmas was also a little different because we decided to stay in Rexburg for Christmas; this meant just the 3 of us. I had decided even before baby Robby was born that I didn't want to travel with him at such a young age. There were so many factors that contributed, but primarily I just didn't want to take my sweet pressure little peanut out where he would be exposed to all the germs and gunk that people tend to carry this time of the year. And prior to having a baby I was EXTREMLY intimidated at my capabilities to even take care of a baby. It's amazing how the moment he was born I naturally had the will and desire to care for him and all my fears and insecurities about being his mom went out the door. Anyway...So we just kicked it in Idaho for Christmas.
Just the three of us!
It was so interesting to me that having a baby changed my outlook on Christmas and what I focussed on. I caught myself focussing much more on the true meaning of Christmas and found a certain reverance in having a little one around. I also noticed that I focussed MUCH more on my baby's needs and his interaction than opening my own gifts and what not. Which everyone else it seemed to me atleast focussed on bebe MUCH more than probably needs be. :)
What a spoiled little bebe! ;)
Look at all my spoils!!
Other than having such a precious little man in our lives this Christmas, the greatest gift we recieved (and probably one of the greatest gifts I've ever gotten) was a quilt made by my loving in-laws. Robby and I took turns opening our family gifts, and I got to open this gift...As I unfolded the quilt and realized what it was my eyes filled with tears and while trying to gain my composure I told Robby, "It's got pictures of us!" There's nothing I love more than my little family and to have such a thoughful and beautiful quilt was wonderful! I simply love it!
Christmas was a little different, but I think it helped me focus and realize what truly matters and what the greatest gift of all is for me other than the birth of our Savior, family.
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