Hello Blogger friends-
Is blogging still a thing?
I recently read where blogging is a thing of the past due to Instagram and Snap chat.
I've never been one to confirm to the types- so here I am typing.
This is more to save me time on going to therapy than anything.
Here's a nut shell on life:
1-My dad passed away in Sept.
2- My baby buddy is now 5 1/2 years old
3- I now have 2 Etsy shops plus a website that keeps me busy.
Sadly, I think you are all caught up now.
I make no promises- but- I'll try to do better on writing.
I sorta miss using this outlet.
XOXO-
Meg
Showing posts with label Baby Jones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baby Jones. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Happy Birthday Jaxon!
Dear Little Love Bug-
Today you are 3.
It's amazing to see how much you have grown over the past 3 years. Your personality is truly hilarious and you can negotiate like none-other.
Things I don't want to forget about this age:
- When you say the blessing, here's your rendition:
"God our Faader, God our Faader
We spank you, we spank you
For our missin' blessings, for our missin' blessings
Aahhhhmen, Aahhhhmen"
- You are certainly a conditioned child.
When we go to the bank, you ask the teller for a sucker.
Every. Single. Time.
If I just go to the ATM, you sometimes lose your mind because you realize you are not getting a sucker. Then, I have to circle around the bank and go through the drive through ask for a sucker for you. Then, you ask for a blue one and they NEVER EVER have blue ones. Ever.
When you wake up in the morning, you generally tell me: "Mom. It's wake up time because the sun is up and moon is down"
- You are predictable......which is certainly fine by me!
You will NOT jump in the pool or really just jump at all. Ever. You have never jumped.
Every morning, you wake up asking for your daddy. And every morning I tell you that he's at work. And then we try to Facetime him and if he doesn't answer, we have to call someone else so you can tell them: "if I tee tee in the potty, I get chocolate milk"
Before I take a shower, I always tell you "Jaxon, don't do anything crazy while I'm in the shower." EVERY SINGLE TIME......you will come to the bathroom and tell me that you "have a really big crazy."
- You are becoming aware of your surroundings and who you see.
You are not afraid to point and yell that someone is a "stranger danger."
As I drive down the road, you will tell me that you see 100 green trees.
If there's the slightest dark cloud in the sky, you predict that "a rain storm is coming!"
- THANK THE LARD......you are potty trained.
Positive reinforcement really isn't your thing. The spanking stick really came to be your motivation. It was amazing how quickly you turned the corner.
- You are VERY inquisitive. And sometimes I don't know the answers. So I make up stuff......because that's what a lot of parenthood is about.
You like explanations and timelines.
- Your favorite tv shows and movies are: The Wild Kratts, of course Paw Patrol, The Secret Life of Pets (which you call 'Cats and Dogs') and very low budget kid construction shows.
- You meet friends where ever you go and you are hit or miss when it comes to traveling. You don't mind the car ride or the build up of where we are going to, but after 5-7 minutes, you ask if we can go back home.
- You are becoming more and more vocal about having a baby brother or sister. A few weeks ago, in the busiest and worse traffic ever in Jackson, you told me that your baby sister died.
I almost ran off the road. I tried to breathe in and out, just in and out.......and one more time.....breathe in and out.
- I think I blogged every month of your first year of life stating "this age is the best age".....but I truly feel like this age is so much fun. Granted, it's HARD! You ask SO.MANY.QUESTIONS. and you need to be entertained at all times. ALL.OF.THE.TIME.
Often times, in the middle of a toddler meltdown, H and I will often reminisce of a sweet little kitten baby that would just lay in his pack-n-play and look up at us and give a gummy grin.
- Your new favorite past time is to drive your dune buggy around the neighborhood while your dad and I follow in the golf cart. Good parents would probably walk beside their kid driving a power wheels in a busy neighborhood.....but kid, you just exhaust us to much for all of that.
Happy Birthday to the coolest kid we know!
-
Today you are 3.
It's amazing to see how much you have grown over the past 3 years. Your personality is truly hilarious and you can negotiate like none-other.
Things I don't want to forget about this age:
- When you say the blessing, here's your rendition:
"God our Faader, God our Faader
We spank you, we spank you
For our missin' blessings, for our missin' blessings
Aahhhhmen, Aahhhhmen"
- You are certainly a conditioned child.
When we go to the bank, you ask the teller for a sucker.
Every. Single. Time.
If I just go to the ATM, you sometimes lose your mind because you realize you are not getting a sucker. Then, I have to circle around the bank and go through the drive through ask for a sucker for you. Then, you ask for a blue one and they NEVER EVER have blue ones. Ever.
When you wake up in the morning, you generally tell me: "Mom. It's wake up time because the sun is up and moon is down"
- You are predictable......which is certainly fine by me!
You will NOT jump in the pool or really just jump at all. Ever. You have never jumped.
Every morning, you wake up asking for your daddy. And every morning I tell you that he's at work. And then we try to Facetime him and if he doesn't answer, we have to call someone else so you can tell them: "if I tee tee in the potty, I get chocolate milk"
Before I take a shower, I always tell you "Jaxon, don't do anything crazy while I'm in the shower." EVERY SINGLE TIME......you will come to the bathroom and tell me that you "have a really big crazy."
- You are becoming aware of your surroundings and who you see.
You are not afraid to point and yell that someone is a "stranger danger."
As I drive down the road, you will tell me that you see 100 green trees.
If there's the slightest dark cloud in the sky, you predict that "a rain storm is coming!"
- THANK THE LARD......you are potty trained.
Positive reinforcement really isn't your thing. The spanking stick really came to be your motivation. It was amazing how quickly you turned the corner.
- You are VERY inquisitive. And sometimes I don't know the answers. So I make up stuff......because that's what a lot of parenthood is about.
You like explanations and timelines.
- Your favorite tv shows and movies are: The Wild Kratts, of course Paw Patrol, The Secret Life of Pets (which you call 'Cats and Dogs') and very low budget kid construction shows.
- You meet friends where ever you go and you are hit or miss when it comes to traveling. You don't mind the car ride or the build up of where we are going to, but after 5-7 minutes, you ask if we can go back home.
- You are becoming more and more vocal about having a baby brother or sister. A few weeks ago, in the busiest and worse traffic ever in Jackson, you told me that your baby sister died.
I almost ran off the road. I tried to breathe in and out, just in and out.......and one more time.....breathe in and out.
- I think I blogged every month of your first year of life stating "this age is the best age".....but I truly feel like this age is so much fun. Granted, it's HARD! You ask SO.MANY.QUESTIONS. and you need to be entertained at all times. ALL.OF.THE.TIME.
Often times, in the middle of a toddler meltdown, H and I will often reminisce of a sweet little kitten baby that would just lay in his pack-n-play and look up at us and give a gummy grin.
- Your new favorite past time is to drive your dune buggy around the neighborhood while your dad and I follow in the golf cart. Good parents would probably walk beside their kid driving a power wheels in a busy neighborhood.....but kid, you just exhaust us to much for all of that.
Happy Birthday to the coolest kid we know!
-
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Baby Buddy Turns 2!
I no longer have a baby.
I have a tiny tornado toddler.
2 years ago at this time (time as in the time I'm typing this), I was in full on labor prepping to start pushing out a baby......or so we thought. As I'm sure you remember from my labor blog post, big buddy's head was HUGE and I had a section at midnight.
2 years later, sweet buddy is asleep in his bed after reading 4 books to himself by the light of his bug flashlight.
It's funny and extremely sad how fast the time has gone by.
To catch up on all thats Jax, here's some bullet points (you know I love a good list) that I don't want to forget. And let's be real here.....this is essentially his baby book.
- Jax LOVE LOVE LOVES Paw Patrol. He will ask to watch "Chase on Case" literally the moment he wakes up.
- When he asks me to "turn light on" he really means for me to pull open his curtains that are closed.
- He's obsessed with a good juice box. He calls them "juice bot"
- He thinks Oscar Mayer the weenie dog is out to get him.
- All bites and bo bo's are "ant bite bites" and they all require "medzine"....which is generally a baby dropper with water or juice in it.
- He wears a true 2t in most clothes and a 3t in pjs due to his man size gut.
- Thank goodness, he is starting to snuggle again. He went through a phase where he didn't want to sit in our laps......now, thankfully, he will sit in my lap again and watch a "moo bee"
- While out shopping, my secret weapon is his iPad...... his "pad pad." He is so enamored by it that he only gets to use it in public places where we want to enjoy the food or think.
- Prior to his birthday party, we practiced for a solid week at blowing out a candle. I bet we used up a box of matching prepping for the day.
- He loves to sing his blessing for dinner, and with each plate of additional food. He wants to ensure every bite is accounted for with Jesus.
Jaxon Riley-
Today you are 2. You are the greatest accomplishment in my life. I love your smile, your tight hugs and your sweet sweet kisses. I melt when you yell "mommmeee"! Your excitement for life and trucks make me cry and thank God that he chose me to be your mom. It's my daily prayer that God molds me into the mother that you need. You have a tender heart and you are jealous when your dad hugs and kisses me. You generally tell him "No! Dat's my mommmeee!" You are learning new words and phrases everyday that crack us up. You think every situation is a crisis and you yell "mommmeee help!" You have a curious spirit and you need to find out for yourself. You simply will not take my word. You are stubborn, and so loveable, and funny. You LOVE to laugh and have us cheer you on. When you are in trouble, your feelings are easily hurt. Time out is effective for you (for now). You LOVE "prizes" even if they are M&M's or a coloring book.
Happy Birthday baby boy. My baby you will always be.
I have a tiny tornado toddler.
2 years ago at this time (time as in the time I'm typing this), I was in full on labor prepping to start pushing out a baby......or so we thought. As I'm sure you remember from my labor blog post, big buddy's head was HUGE and I had a section at midnight.
2 years later, sweet buddy is asleep in his bed after reading 4 books to himself by the light of his bug flashlight.
It's funny and extremely sad how fast the time has gone by.
To catch up on all thats Jax, here's some bullet points (you know I love a good list) that I don't want to forget. And let's be real here.....this is essentially his baby book.
- Jax LOVE LOVE LOVES Paw Patrol. He will ask to watch "Chase on Case" literally the moment he wakes up.
- When he asks me to "turn light on" he really means for me to pull open his curtains that are closed.
- He's obsessed with a good juice box. He calls them "juice bot"
- He thinks Oscar Mayer the weenie dog is out to get him.
- All bites and bo bo's are "ant bite bites" and they all require "medzine"....which is generally a baby dropper with water or juice in it.
- He wears a true 2t in most clothes and a 3t in pjs due to his man size gut.
- Thank goodness, he is starting to snuggle again. He went through a phase where he didn't want to sit in our laps......now, thankfully, he will sit in my lap again and watch a "moo bee"
- While out shopping, my secret weapon is his iPad...... his "pad pad." He is so enamored by it that he only gets to use it in public places where we want to enjoy the food or think.
- Prior to his birthday party, we practiced for a solid week at blowing out a candle. I bet we used up a box of matching prepping for the day.
- He loves to sing his blessing for dinner, and with each plate of additional food. He wants to ensure every bite is accounted for with Jesus.
Jaxon Riley-
Today you are 2. You are the greatest accomplishment in my life. I love your smile, your tight hugs and your sweet sweet kisses. I melt when you yell "mommmeee"! Your excitement for life and trucks make me cry and thank God that he chose me to be your mom. It's my daily prayer that God molds me into the mother that you need. You have a tender heart and you are jealous when your dad hugs and kisses me. You generally tell him "No! Dat's my mommmeee!" You are learning new words and phrases everyday that crack us up. You think every situation is a crisis and you yell "mommmeee help!" You have a curious spirit and you need to find out for yourself. You simply will not take my word. You are stubborn, and so loveable, and funny. You LOVE to laugh and have us cheer you on. When you are in trouble, your feelings are easily hurt. Time out is effective for you (for now). You LOVE "prizes" even if they are M&M's or a coloring book.
Happy Birthday baby boy. My baby you will always be.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Granna & Pop Camp.
(I'm cleaning out my Draft Box in my blogging account......and I ran across this gem that I started while H and I were on vacay back in July................)
((My baby looks little in these photos))
My child loves his grandparents, and they love him back 100 times more. Sooo much more they allow him do whatever he wants. He is called 'The Prince' and their goal to make him happy.
Case in point:
Dad texts me while in the Mexico, "Just a little organic blueberry breakfast".......
They allow my child to play with the water hose WITH clothes and a regular diaper on.
He gets to play pretend that he's mowing the grass.
'Granna & Pop Camp" spoiled by child beyond belief. It took 2 weeks to undo what they did in 1 week. I had to reestablish bed time and nap time and encourage veggies again!
((My baby looks little in these photos))
My child loves his grandparents, and they love him back 100 times more. Sooo much more they allow him do whatever he wants. He is called 'The Prince' and their goal to make him happy.
Case in point:
Dad texts me while in the Mexico, "Just a little organic blueberry breakfast".......
They allow my child to play with the water hose WITH clothes and a regular diaper on.
He gets to play pretend that he's mowing the grass.
'Granna & Pop Camp" spoiled by child beyond belief. It took 2 weeks to undo what they did in 1 week. I had to reestablish bed time and nap time and encourage veggies again!
Monday, October 26, 2015
Things I Learned My 1st Year of Motherhood.
Y'all.
I learned a lot in year 1.
I mean, A LOT! I learned so much that I think it warrants a blog post.
1. You don't need a bunch of newborn diapers. Honestly- it's ok if you don't have any. Most hospitals use size 1 diapers.
2. You don't need a bunch of bottles either. The more you have, the more you have to wash.
3. Less is more. And borrow & return. Baby gear is just a phase. Unfortunately.
4. Anytime you use a anti-biotic, use a pro-biotic. Here's my favorite:
You can put this in a bottle, or mix it in with food. You (and your sweet baby) will thank me for this tip. I'm gonna file this under: A MUST for little babies.
5. Find a safe person, and ask them all of the questions you think are dumb. You need a safe zone that is judgement free. Other mothers have gone before you, they may have the answer that you are seeking.
6. Pack up and be ready to walk out of the Dr. office before the 1st shot goes in the leg. At Jax's 1-year appt., I had his backpack on with a milk cup in my hand ready to go.
7. Have fun. It's not all roses everyday. Somedays, you will go to bed feeling defeated. Other days, you totally rock mommy-hood and your child ranks you up there with Elsa and Curious George. During the summer months, throw out the schedule. Give water hose showers on the back porch. Give them a pop-sicle to get messy with. THAT'S what they remember.
8. Juice provides nothing but a suga' high for your baby. Save yourself the headache of an afternoon (or day) where you child bounces off the walls and then crashes. Both of you will end up crying.
9. ALWAYS keep an emergency bag in your car. Always. My $2 little bag from Hobby Lobby always has a couple of diapers, a 99cent pack of wipes and onesie in it.
10. You get a re-do everyday. Babies are sorta like puppies. Sorta. They love you despite of your screw ups like a puppy does. I can't use my dog as an example here because he is 8 years old and remembers everything and holds grudges for days. Anyway, everyday is a new day. It's a fresh beginning and you get to make the most of it with you little one.
Motherhood is wonderful and scary and rewarding and exhausting all at the same time. If you worry about the well being of your child, you are a good mom! If you are exhausted at the end of day, you are a good mom! If you tear up when your baby holds your hand, you are a good mom! Don't compare yourself or your baby. Everyone and every situation is different. Don't let comparison steal of joy of your motherhood. Sadly, it goes by too fast.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Happy Birthday Baby.
Jaxon Riley-
Today is your day. Today is your birthday. Your birthday was by far the best day of my life. I had imagined your birthday for YEARS! I had longed for it and prayed for it. And although it was crazy at times and terribly long........it was perfect. I want to relive it everyday. I want to feel the anticipation and nervousness and surprise all over again. My prize at the end of the day was you. I won the baby lottery.
Exactly one year ago, I was soaking in your sweet little smell and soft tender voice. I was busy counting your toes and fingers over and over again. For the longest, I called you my kitten because when you slept, you actually purred like a kitten. Sometimes you still do that and it makes me cry. I hear it over the baby monitor and I'm overcome with gratitude from God for placing you with me and your dad.
Your daddy and I were so excited to call you our own on June 9, 2014. You were a mini version of him.
You have provided us with the best year of our life! You have been the sweetest baby and helped eased us into parenthood. Your sweet spirit is contagious. You have an independent yet laid back soul. From the moment you could stretch your arms to touch your bottle, you have wanted to assist in feeding yourself. You tried your very best to walk at 10 months old, but you love having the support of someone. I'm grateful that I'm able to support you as you walk down the hallway in your footed pjs.
You, Jaxon Riley, are the answer to all of my midnight prayers.
You are the reason that I wiped away my tears. You helped me beat infertility.
You are the sweet baby that calls me ma-ma and melts my heart.
Jesus heard my prayers and blessed them 10 fold. He not only granted me a baby, he gave me YOU!
You certainly enjoy the company of others and love to explore. Being outside is your element.
You and Oscar have a strange relationship. You love him BIG and he loves the thought of you.
Sweet Baby, you were once the size of an English Pea, and now you weigh 24 pounds (just as much as some 2 year olds).
You enjoy reading in the car, even if your book is upside down.
Your first year of life has been the fastest year of mine. I want to do it again and again. I pray every day that I am the mother that you need me to be. I pray that you will always feel safe and loved in our home. I pray that you will always have love and laughter to come home to.
No matter how many more babies I have, you will always be my first baby love. You are mywalking crawling miracle. You are my baby, and I will always love you. Those two things I know for certain.
Happy Birthday Monkey! You are one LOVED little boy!
Today is your day. Today is your birthday. Your birthday was by far the best day of my life. I had imagined your birthday for YEARS! I had longed for it and prayed for it. And although it was crazy at times and terribly long........it was perfect. I want to relive it everyday. I want to feel the anticipation and nervousness and surprise all over again. My prize at the end of the day was you. I won the baby lottery.
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| Photo Credit: Jennifer Parnell |
Exactly one year ago, I was soaking in your sweet little smell and soft tender voice. I was busy counting your toes and fingers over and over again. For the longest, I called you my kitten because when you slept, you actually purred like a kitten. Sometimes you still do that and it makes me cry. I hear it over the baby monitor and I'm overcome with gratitude from God for placing you with me and your dad.
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| Photo Credit: Jennifer Parnell |
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| Photo Credit: Jennifer Parnell |
Your daddy and I were so excited to call you our own on June 9, 2014. You were a mini version of him.
You have provided us with the best year of our life! You have been the sweetest baby and helped eased us into parenthood. Your sweet spirit is contagious. You have an independent yet laid back soul. From the moment you could stretch your arms to touch your bottle, you have wanted to assist in feeding yourself. You tried your very best to walk at 10 months old, but you love having the support of someone. I'm grateful that I'm able to support you as you walk down the hallway in your footed pjs.
You, Jaxon Riley, are the answer to all of my midnight prayers.
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| Photo Credit: Jennifer Parnell |
You are the reason that I wiped away my tears. You helped me beat infertility.
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| Photo Credit: Jennifer Parnell |
Jesus heard my prayers and blessed them 10 fold. He not only granted me a baby, he gave me YOU!
You certainly enjoy the company of others and love to explore. Being outside is your element.
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| Photo credit: Jennifer Parnell |
You and Oscar have a strange relationship. You love him BIG and he loves the thought of you.
Sweet Baby, you were once the size of an English Pea, and now you weigh 24 pounds (just as much as some 2 year olds).
You enjoy reading in the car, even if your book is upside down.
Your first year of life has been the fastest year of mine. I want to do it again and again. I pray every day that I am the mother that you need me to be. I pray that you will always feel safe and loved in our home. I pray that you will always have love and laughter to come home to.
No matter how many more babies I have, you will always be my first baby love. You are my
Happy Birthday Monkey! You are one LOVED little boy!
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Jaxon Riley- 10 Month Fun Facts
Double Digits.
This has been a big month for him.
-He has 4 teeth (2 top and 2 bottom)
-He fully understands the concept of walking and tries really hard.
-He has 4 teeth (2 top and 2 bottom)
-He fully understands the concept of walking and tries really hard.
- He is now double digits......which makes me sad.
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| Just cruising the neighborhood.......nakey. |
- His time of being the baby of the family was short lived. His new baby cousin, Cannon, was born last week.
- Still wearing size 4 diapers.
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| I know it's blurry.....but that smile though! |
- Thinks shirts with sleeves will kill him.
- He has a snack attack at promptly 5:30 pm.
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| Literally yelling while watching the Master's! |
- LOVES to play with his golf clubs.
-He has mastered his fake cough during dinner time.
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| While golfing with daddy..... |
- He will feed Oscar his Kashi cereal bars.
- Could stay in the bathtub for an hour if we let him. Sometimes, I'll read my magazines while sitting on the bathroom floor as Jax takes his bubble bath.
- He will walk with his baby walker and keep his mouth open the entire time because he knows he is doing something BIG!
- He is wearing a LOT of 18 months clothes.
-Still loves green beans.....but not sure about cookies.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Jaxon Riley- 5 Month Update
-This big buddy wears size 3 diapers
- Weighs 16 lbs!
- Eats rice cereal like a champ
- Loves listening to Elmo Radio on Pandora
- Is starting to warm up to Oscar. Sorta.
- Had school pictures
- Wears 9-12 month clothes depending on the brand
- Eats rice cereal like a champ
- Loves listening to Elmo Radio on Pandora
- Is starting to warm up to Oscar. Sorta.
- Had school pictures
- Wears 9-12 month clothes depending on the brand
- He loves to play on the floor as long as you play with him
- Had a Halloween party and invited all of his friends
-Eats sweet potatoes like there are pecans, butter and brown sugar in them!
- Talks NON-STOP! He tells me all about his day at school on our way home.
- Still loathes naps! On Sunday's, I may have to hold him down as he fights to go to sleep.
- Had a Halloween party and invited all of his friends
-Eats sweet potatoes like there are pecans, butter and brown sugar in them!
- Talks NON-STOP! He tells me all about his day at school on our way home.
- Still loathes naps! On Sunday's, I may have to hold him down as he fights to go to sleep.
Monday, October 20, 2014
An Open Letter to Mothers.
I'm going to be honest here......I used to judge mothers (that is until I became one).
I didn't understand why some mothers did the things they did until I became one.
And to continue on with my honesty......I was even a tad bit naive during my pregnancy. I had these big hopes and dreams of parenting and what it would look like and how my child's disposition would be and how family would adapt to mine and H's parenting attempts.........and I'll be the very first to tell you that it didn't happen AT.ALL. as I imagined (don't get this confused with planned. I didn't plan anything. You can't plan with babies. You can only imagine. And hope. And pray. But mainly pray).
I recently told someone that I have been judged the entire time I have been a mother. I have had to defend my parenting tactics since the day we brought Jax home from the hospital. It started on Day 1. And y'all, the sad thing is......we don't do anything weird!
Why is your child sleeping in his crib in his room on night one? Because that is what the pediatrician told us to do and H made me do it.
Why isn't your child taking a paci?
I'm not sure. Let me ask him. (At times, I sorta wish he liked them.)
Why are you waking your sleeping baby during the day?
Because I'm trying to get him a schedule because I'm going back to work.
Why are you going back to work?
Because I am...that's why.
The hard thing about being a mother is that other mothers judge you. They will ask you questions in a minute that don't matter. They are more concerned with the brand of food (or formula) you are feeding your child rather than tending to their own baby.
Can I get an Amen and Amen.
Ladies.......why are we doing this to other mothers?
Why are we not supporting each other and realizing that it's their baby, not ours.
Let me type that again. It's their baby.......not ours.
And, if we don't like what they are doing......just don't use it/buy it/feed it to your own baby.
Don't we all have the same goal in mind: To be the best mother that we can be?
My child's very first meal ever was a formula bottle from the hospital because of several reasons. Reason #1 was because of an unplanned c-section and a TON of meds, I was pretty much out of it and didn't get to see my sweet baby for over an hour. Reason #2, I had an audience of family literally standing at the foot of my bed when I woke up. In that moment, I quickly realized that it was going to be ok. My baby was in my arms, he was happy, healthy and eating. That is all that mattered to me. That moment changed the way I see parenting. That was my moment. Granted, it didn't go the way I had imagined......but it didn't matter. What mattered the most was my baby was in my arms.
I don't understand why we question or belittle our friends (or family) and other mothers when they are not doing things the same way we are? There is no manual to go by here.
I have a BFF that is about to give birth this week (Eek!! I'm so stinkin' excited). Because we are so close, I do tend to give her 'free advice'......but I always preface it with: this is what worked for us (or what didn't work for us). I by no means, am the 'end all be all' in parenting. My goal everyday is to try and out smart a 4-month old little man. I need to be 3-steps ahead of him.
There have been several times where I have thought (and sometimes even said): My baby. My house. My baby. My house.
I have some amazing friends that I do go to for baby advice. They provide the 'no judgment zone' and they allow me to ask questions freely and they know that it's out of pure ignorance and not judgement.
Questions and Answers with my honest friends:
Why do you feed your baby Gerber foods?
Because it was on sale at the grocery store.
BOOM! Honesty.
Why did you choose that brand of bottles?
Because someone gave them as a gift.
Why did you start feeding your baby 'food' at 4 months instead of 6? Because the pediatrician recommended it.
Why did you choose that brand of diapers?
Because they catch poop and I don't want to spend a lot of money on something that I'm just gonna throw away.
All mothers need encouragement. It doesn't matter if you stay-at-home or clock in everyday, we all have the same goal: to provide the best for our little munchkins. Some people lose sight of that.
Here's some advice from a mama that has been in the game for 4-months:
-don't get baby advice from Facebook/Pinterest/and bad Mommy blogs.
-take everything with a grain of salt.
-make a sign to carry around with you: My baby. My life.
- remember that a lot of recalls happen because an idiot didn't read the directions.
- you know your baby better than anyone else, trust your gut (even if pregnancy/giving birth did relocate it)
-give yourself a minute. It's always fun to see your child light up after they have had a break from you.
One of my very favorite moments of the day is picking Jax up from daycare and seeing his face light up! I cry almost everyday!
Moms: we are doing good jobs. We love our babies. We are giving them everything that we can to make their little lives full and happy. Who cares at what age you feed your baby 'food', or what brand food you use, or if you swaddle or not. It doesn't matter. What does matter is knowing that you are providing a loving home for your baby.....
Let's encourage instead of discourage each other. We create enough doubt in our minds without having our friends and other mothers add fuel to the fire.
I didn't understand why some mothers did the things they did until I became one.
And to continue on with my honesty......I was even a tad bit naive during my pregnancy. I had these big hopes and dreams of parenting and what it would look like and how my child's disposition would be and how family would adapt to mine and H's parenting attempts.........and I'll be the very first to tell you that it didn't happen AT.ALL. as I imagined (don't get this confused with planned. I didn't plan anything. You can't plan with babies. You can only imagine. And hope. And pray. But mainly pray).
I recently told someone that I have been judged the entire time I have been a mother. I have had to defend my parenting tactics since the day we brought Jax home from the hospital. It started on Day 1. And y'all, the sad thing is......we don't do anything weird!
Why is your child sleeping in his crib in his room on night one? Because that is what the pediatrician told us to do and H made me do it.
Why isn't your child taking a paci?
I'm not sure. Let me ask him. (At times, I sorta wish he liked them.)
Why are you waking your sleeping baby during the day?
Because I'm trying to get him a schedule because I'm going back to work.
Why are you going back to work?
Because I am...that's why.
The hard thing about being a mother is that other mothers judge you. They will ask you questions in a minute that don't matter. They are more concerned with the brand of food (or formula) you are feeding your child rather than tending to their own baby.
Can I get an Amen and Amen.
Ladies.......why are we doing this to other mothers?
Why are we not supporting each other and realizing that it's their baby, not ours.
Let me type that again. It's their baby.......not ours.
And, if we don't like what they are doing......just don't use it/buy it/feed it to your own baby.
Don't we all have the same goal in mind: To be the best mother that we can be?
My child's very first meal ever was a formula bottle from the hospital because of several reasons. Reason #1 was because of an unplanned c-section and a TON of meds, I was pretty much out of it and didn't get to see my sweet baby for over an hour. Reason #2, I had an audience of family literally standing at the foot of my bed when I woke up. In that moment, I quickly realized that it was going to be ok. My baby was in my arms, he was happy, healthy and eating. That is all that mattered to me. That moment changed the way I see parenting. That was my moment. Granted, it didn't go the way I had imagined......but it didn't matter. What mattered the most was my baby was in my arms.
I don't understand why we question or belittle our friends (or family) and other mothers when they are not doing things the same way we are? There is no manual to go by here.
I have a BFF that is about to give birth this week (Eek!! I'm so stinkin' excited). Because we are so close, I do tend to give her 'free advice'......but I always preface it with: this is what worked for us (or what didn't work for us). I by no means, am the 'end all be all' in parenting. My goal everyday is to try and out smart a 4-month old little man. I need to be 3-steps ahead of him.
There have been several times where I have thought (and sometimes even said): My baby. My house. My baby. My house.
I have some amazing friends that I do go to for baby advice. They provide the 'no judgment zone' and they allow me to ask questions freely and they know that it's out of pure ignorance and not judgement.
Questions and Answers with my honest friends:
Why do you feed your baby Gerber foods?
Because it was on sale at the grocery store.
BOOM! Honesty.
Why did you choose that brand of bottles?
Because someone gave them as a gift.
Why did you start feeding your baby 'food' at 4 months instead of 6? Because the pediatrician recommended it.
Why did you choose that brand of diapers?
Because they catch poop and I don't want to spend a lot of money on something that I'm just gonna throw away.
All mothers need encouragement. It doesn't matter if you stay-at-home or clock in everyday, we all have the same goal: to provide the best for our little munchkins. Some people lose sight of that.
Here's some advice from a mama that has been in the game for 4-months:
-don't get baby advice from Facebook/Pinterest/and bad Mommy blogs.
-take everything with a grain of salt.
-make a sign to carry around with you: My baby. My life.
- remember that a lot of recalls happen because an idiot didn't read the directions.
- you know your baby better than anyone else, trust your gut (even if pregnancy/giving birth did relocate it)
-give yourself a minute. It's always fun to see your child light up after they have had a break from you.
One of my very favorite moments of the day is picking Jax up from daycare and seeing his face light up! I cry almost everyday!
Moms: we are doing good jobs. We love our babies. We are giving them everything that we can to make their little lives full and happy. Who cares at what age you feed your baby 'food', or what brand food you use, or if you swaddle or not. It doesn't matter. What does matter is knowing that you are providing a loving home for your baby.....
Let's encourage instead of discourage each other. We create enough doubt in our minds without having our friends and other mothers add fuel to the fire.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Mommy Moments with Meg.
The following are true statements that I'm really ashamed to even talk about. Some of them are due to the bambino, others are just pure laziness......because let's be real, at times, you just wanna take a nap snuggled up with your baby.
Thankfully- I like his sweet daycare teachers and he smiles when I drop him off and pick him up. That makes it a little easier on me.
I'm already thinking of cute Valentine's gifts for him to give his friends at school! And I'm counting down the days until Thanksgiving break.
- I haven't logged into our bank account since the week before Jaxon was born. If ever a time I'm thankful for my OCD Dave Ramsey fanatic that knows of my purchases before I walk in the front door....it's now.
- I bought a new pair of shoes. My child threw up on them (pre surgery).....and I still wear them.
- I tasted Jaxon's baby Tylenol. It tasted good. Like real good.
- After H and I put Jaxon to bed...we crawl in our bed and watch videos that we have made of him. Every night I have to refrain myself from going back to his nursery and crawling up in his crib. The struggle is real.
- I have picked boogies out of Jaxon's nose. In public.
- My child toots like a grown man and strangers acknowledge that fact too!
- Jaxon is going to grow up thinking that all kids take their baths in the kitchen sink..... And all moms load the dishwasher while kids bathe.
- My child believes in power naps and not "hour" long naps. This makes my house appear like I have a bad case of ADD. Like real bad.
-H was a single parent the day my brother got married due to me being a bridesmaid and having bridesmaid duties. I may have packed an extra Feltman Brother's outfit in the car for me to change the baby in to in case H got fed up with the buttons on the outfit that I left him to dress the baby in and said "screw it. You are going in your onesie!"
- To win the day, I cooked dinner at lunch.
-I may have bought a few decorations for Jaxon's first birthday party yesterday. I mean.....why wait until the last minute?
-I may have bought a few decorations for Jaxon's first birthday party yesterday. I mean.....why wait until the last minute?
I'll be the first to admit, motherhood is hard and comical. It's the best yet most exhausting job I have ever had. Your child consumes your mind all of the time.
"Should I have given him an extra ounce of milk? Is that why he is fussy?"
"Do I smell poop?"
"I smell poop!"
"Did I turn on the sound machine?"
"Did I pack the paci for school?"
"Dang! It's in my purse!"
I started back to work on Wednesday. It was hard, however, I now get to eat 2 regular meals! Plus, I actually get to sit down all day.
I cried on Tuesday (the day before I went back to work), and I haven't cried since. On Tuesday- I declared it PJ day for me and Jaxon. I showered just to put on fresh pj's! We took a nap together in my bed and I let him sleep as long as his little heart desired.......which was an hour. I forgot Babywise that day and I did 'Meg Wise' instead. I rocked that sweet baby to sleep a few times, napped with him on my chest and put him to bed early (which backfired on me when he woke up at 1:30 am).
I cried on Tuesday (the day before I went back to work), and I haven't cried since. On Tuesday- I declared it PJ day for me and Jaxon. I showered just to put on fresh pj's! We took a nap together in my bed and I let him sleep as long as his little heart desired.......which was an hour. I forgot Babywise that day and I did 'Meg Wise' instead. I rocked that sweet baby to sleep a few times, napped with him on my chest and put him to bed early (which backfired on me when he woke up at 1:30 am).
Thankfully- I like his sweet daycare teachers and he smiles when I drop him off and pick him up. That makes it a little easier on me.
I'm already thinking of cute Valentine's gifts for him to give his friends at school! And I'm counting down the days until Thanksgiving break.
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