Memories For My Kids- age 29

one day my youngest sister Janette and i were talking about our grandma "big mom" we were discussing how being 10 years apart we know the same person but two very different grandmas. let me explain MY grandma growing up still had dark rich colorful hair, she would run around the block with me and get down on the floor with me. Janette's grandma couldn't run around the block or play on the floor her knees were just too bad at this point. also her colorful hair was traded in for a nice silver/white style instead.

right now I'm a mother of one... but soon more children will come and i will get older, i want my kids to know me to remember me and experience ME the young the old the present... so to my children.. I'm not only a lady, a friend, a daughter.... I am and always will be your MOM.

To My Child(ren):
-Aiden age: 3 months

...I'm your mom and i am 29...

...when i put you to bed from the very first night you were born i kiss your cheek and whisper "momma loves you"...

...as a baby you and i would lay on the floor together and play... granted i would sometimes fall asleep, but so would you...

...you love when i kiss your face, your cheeks, your nose... and i do it often because i love you...

...when you are fussy i put you in your car seat and i swing you back and forth, it makes you giggle and calms you down...

...you hate to nap so i swaddle you and hold you close because i know these days are numbered... i caress your bald little head and just watch you sleep...

...your daddy and i try to always speak kind words to each other because we want to show you a loving healthy relationship to model your own after one day...

...your daddy loves to let you "try" tasting his food, but i feel like you are just too young still...

...once you're in your bed i sit and watch you sleep from the baby montior, your father says i sleep stalk you...

...when i'm away working (3 days) i think about you, and your daddy sends me pictures, i get jealous that he is home with you and i am not...

...the drive home from work seems to take the longest of any drive...

...we sit and watch "stupid" tv together snuggled up on the rockingchair...

I feel so blessed and lucky to be your mom, i can and will never be able to put into words just how much i love you. I've always wanted to be a mother and it truly is my most favorite job i have ever had. I LOVE YOU.

XOXO -Mom

1st Road Trip

Tom and Mel are getting married later this year so the 4 (and ahalf) of us took a small weekend road trip to Camarillo to check out the Barn they are getting married in. I was a little nervous about taking aiden, but it was actually a great trip.

The drive was about 1.5 hrs. Aiden slept most of the time which i was thankful for because nobody likes listening to a crying baby. We got there checked into our hotel and then headed out to get some lunch. We ate a this great little bbq place, their pulled pork sandwich was to die for.

After lunch we set out to see the barn were the wedding and reception is going to take place. The grounds and Barn itself were breathe taking. It is going to be one beautiful wedding. Next up finding the wine that will be served at their wedding. Tom, Mel and Bill did some wine tasting while me and Aiden just tagged along.

The whole weekend was a delight, Aiden did great and it was just nice to get away with another couple who we enjoy so much!

Lets Go Lakers

For Christmas my parents got Bill and I tickets to a LA Lakers Game. It just so happened to fall on the weekend of my birthday. They played a great game and won, and because the opposing team didn't score over 100pts we got Jack-In-The-Box Taco coupons yay!

At the game Bill texted "happy birthday Mia" and it came up on the jumbo screen... pretty sweet i think. We had great seats and it was a very fun date night thanks to my parents who got us the tickets and who were willing to babysit Aiden.

 

Whale Watching

For my Birthday Bill and I went whale watching out of Long Beach. I love whale watching and its always been a great time when we do go. This time was not exception! We saw dolphins, and seals but the best part was the 2 fin whales we saw! I got some really great photos and one special one it was of the fin whale's fluke! I've never been able to capture one in a photo so i was pretty excited!

After whale watching we had dinner at Orange Hill restaurant which was amazing and said to be one of the most romantic places to eat in orange county. After dinner we sung by my parents to pick up the baby. It was a big day for him too.... he slept in his own crib/room for the first time and slept like 7.5 hours!!! 

Three Months

Three Months

Weight: 13lbs 6oz

Height: 24.5in

- Giggled for the 1st time Valentine's morning
-Is becoming quiet the good sleeper
-Still has a love/hate relationship with the paci
-Hates tummy time, but is getting super strong at lifting his head/neck
-I think "His Nette" is his favorite person
-Loves his activity mat (laying on back) starting to grasp toys
-Smiles at his silly momma and when he hears daddy's voice
-Is quite the "pooper" never a worry about how many diapers we go through.

these past 3 months of motherhood have been the hardest yet most rewarding days of my life. I thank my Heavenly Father every day for the greatest blessing i've ever had...Aiden
xoxo