Grateful

Today, I got an email from whattoexpect.com that really made me think about how blessed we are. It was titled "5 Things You Didn't Know About Breast Milk."

• It changes based on your baby's needs
• You can donate it to save lives
• It may make your baby smarter
• It helps make diapers less stinky
• It can help develop his taste buds

I knew most of these things already, but this email made me so grateful for the opportunity that I have to breastfeed George. My favorite fact is that it changes based on the baby's needs. I've watched enough of "A Baby Story" to know that it doesn't come easily or naturally for everyone. I am one of the lucky ones whose milk came in almost immediately and whose baby was a pro at latching. I know that this is no coincidence. I know that my premature baby needed the nutrients that only my milk could give him and that he continues to need the ever-changing nutrients. Sometimes nursing seems so inconvenient (especially when I have to find a 'hidden spot' when I'm out in public.. or when we have to cut running errands short), but I am so grateful that I am able to provide for my baby in this way. I think it is evidence of divine creation of the body by a loving Heavenly Father, and I'm so grateful for the ways that it has helped my baby grow!

Mine!

Day 8: A song to match your mood.

Taylor Swift is just great! I think this is such a sweet love song!

I'm lucky that these guys are all mine!

6.13.09

Day 7: Your Dream Wedding.

"There is no substitute for marrying in the temple. It is the only place under the heavens where marriage can be solemnized for eternity. Don't cheat yourself. Don't cheat your companion. Don't shortchange your lives. Marry the right person in the right place at the right time."

-President Gordon B. Hinckley

To find out more about what we believe, click here and here!

The Little Red Panda!

Day 6: A photo of an animal you would like to keep as a pet.

Two years ago, we went to the Columbus Zoo and we saw the adorable little Red Panda! No, I don't want a real Red Panda. I'll settle for a stuffed animal. I grew up with pets, so I don't hate them, but we really don't want pets.

In fact, that day at the zoo, Steve had my ring in his pocket.... BUT, today is the exact 2nd anniversary of the night we got engaged. xoxo

2009

Day 5: A photo of yourself from 2 years ago.

Wish I was still that skinny.

Also, I really, really miss the Aveda school on High St.

I had great hair... and it only cost $23.

March Resolution

Why are resolutions limited to just January 1? I'm making a new month resolution. I think any new beginning is a good opportunity to change things up a bit.

As a new mom, sometimes I sit and hold my baby all day. I absolutely love this! I love that sometimes he just wants to be held. Now that he's a little bit older (and it's a little bit warmer), sometimes he just wants to lay by himself. I have decided that my March resolution (that I'm starting a few days early) is to make better use of my time. Instead of watching TV all day, I'm going to start reading while I hold George. When George is content on his own, I'm going to find things around the house that I can do little-by-little (and trust me, there's plenty to be done). Who knows... I may even shower daily (I actually can't promise this one... gross, I know).

They say that to keep resolutions, you have to be accountable to someone, and you are all my accountabili-buddies. Keep me to this, please! XOXO

Besties!

Day 4: Your favorite photo of your best friend.

I love this picture. We went to see the dolphins when we went to visit Dan, Trina & JJ.

I'm a lucky girl, though... because while Steve is my #1 BF forever and ever and ever, I also have other besties!

Hump Day!

Don't hate me. Yesterday got really busy. We went to Target and Babies R Us! We had to get new SwaddleMes... and apparently Babies R Us is the only place in the world that sells them in large. At Babies R Us, George had a little diaper issue. It was a good thing that he was wearing thick fleece jammies. They held in all the poo. We just ran home because we were so close.

So then we got home and relaxed for a minute or so before we started making dinner for the missionaries. I did get a second to shower (not an exaggeration). We fed the missionaries and my friend Kristi came over because she thought she lost her house key.

THEN, before bed, I got the new SwaddleMes out of the dryer and attempted to put one on George. I couldn't get it to fasten. I got all flustered and sweaty. I even yelled for Steve to help me. It still didn't fit! I got the other one out of the dryer and it seemed sooo much bigger! That's right--I managed to get a mis-labeled one. The package said large, and the tag says large, but it is not a large. Nothing frustrates me more than having to return things these days. Getting out of the house is so awkward and I feel so disorganized no matter how many times I re-organize the diaper bag. So today's agenda: back to Babies R Us.

Here is 2 days' worth of the 30 day challenge:

Day 2: A photo of something you ate.

Yummy chicken tortilla soup with crushed-up tostitos.

Day 3: My idea of the perfect first date.

Welllll, we went to California Pizza Kitchen (which I love) and had some great conversation. We shut the place down. Then we went to Franklin Park and talked and threw a frisbee (which I am terrible at, btw. surprise!). It was just comfortable. And he loved me!

Kleptomania Monday

I'm stealing things left and right today. Now I'm stealing Auntie Dubs' 30 Day Challenge (which she stole from someone else, who stole it from someone else, no doubt).



Day 1: A picture of me and description of my day.

Wait. Was this supposed to be a picture of me today?
That's not happenning.

My day has been pretty good so far. Woke up, fed the baby and went back to sleep early. Then I woke up, had breakfast, and helped Steve do our taxes (mostly reminded him where things were.. I can't take credit for doing our taxes.) Then George & I watched Wendy Williams (we heart her) followed by Jeopardy. Fed the boy a few more times in there, plus gave him a bath (I couldn't remember the last time he had a bath... oops). I pulled down the shower curtain by accident. We eventually ran "family errands" to drop some things off at Good Will and the dry cleaner and go to the bank. Now Steve is at work and George is asleep. I'm surfing the world wide web. Contemplating making a sandwich. I think it took me as long to write this as my day has been so far.

George Loves This Cool Breeze

I was going to scan and post this... but that would have taken a lot of effort. (Unplugging the computer, walking to the printer, trying to scan before the computer goes dead, etc.)

So instead, I am going to unapologetically "borrow" it from my SIL McKensie's blog. Because it's funny. And you should all see it.

It reminds me of the facebook page that my sisters made for our cat, Angel Elizabeth Pajinsky. Facebook took it down because apparently Angel is not a "real person," but almost daily it would give me a chuckle when her status would say:

"Angel really loves this chair" or "Meow."

I would like to think that this weekend, George's status would have said:

"George loves this cool breeze"

(Because this weekend he discovered breezes.. and ceiling fans.)