Saturday, 11 April 2009

• Weeks 10-12

  
  
  

  
  

  Hi!  The past few weeks have been so busy!  I realized I needed to update when some of my buddies thought Evan was only 2 months old because that’s the last time I updated, hehe!  Evan is now 3 months old~~ wow, time is just flying by. 

   

  WEEK 10

   

       

   

  Extreme Kitchen Makeover

   

   

   

  You all know how I feel about my momma bear >> [past birthday post].  We had a huge surprise for my mom for her birthday.  She deserved something like this more than anyone I know.  We’ve redone other parts of the kitchen for her but there were a few pieces that needed upgrading.  We got her a new fridge, oven and range hood and surprised her on her birthday.  The oven was so old that we wanted to go sell it on Antique Roadshow, hehe.

   

  

   

  We had to surprise my mom because she never does anything nice for herself.  We’ve given her $ before to get new appliances but she won’t spend money on herself.  I’m happy to report that the surprise was a huge success!  My brother and I took my mom shopping in the morning while Andy stayed behind.  Poor guy had to rearrange stuff in 3 fridges!  By the way, always ask for a discount when buying appliances.  We got 15% off plus free delivery from Best Buy all because we just asked for it.       

  
  

  WEEK 11

   

  

   

  Confessions of a Mommy & Me Dropout?

   

  

   

  Early on in my pregnancy my friend’s wife told me that I had to sign up for this mommy & me group.  She said that some people sign up for the class as soon as they get pregnant even before telling their families.  Not knowing any better I jumped on the waiting list.  Fast forward 6 months later and I’m in this group.  I had cold feet about going because I didn’t feel like I’d fit in.  We got this e-mail the day before the first class reminding us that helpers aren’t allowed to attend the class.  There’s even a clause about celebrities in the group and paparazzi concerns.  What did I get myself into?? 

   

  The group meets for 10 sessions at a time and is pretty expensive.  The deadline to renew is next week.  While I’ve learned a lot about developmental issues I don’t know if it’s entirely worth the $.  Were you ever a part of a mommy & me group?  I need advice~ should I continue?   

   

  Foreigner

   

  Sometimes I feel like a foreigner in the mommy world.  So much is new and unfamiliar.  Instead of how many hours worked/billed, it’s how many hours the babies are sleeping.  Instead of handshakes, it’s hugs.  Instead of suits, it’s whatever I can squeeze into from my closet.  Instead of fancy lunches, it’s quick fast food being gulped down in minutes. 

  
   
   

  I’ve recently been so fortunate to meet some of the Xanga mommies.  I have to say a BIG thank you for making me feel so welcome and for being so nice.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  Even though I’m such a mess and clueless, you have all been so sweet.  It feels so comforting to hear other mommies say…it’ll get better, I understand, try this, etc.  Most of my close friends don’t have babies so I’m especially thankful for my Xanga mommies.  You girls are so well put together and gorgeous all while taking care of your little ones. 

   

  
  

  
  I have to say that I’m proud of myself.  I’ve always been so afraid of change.  I get nervous meeting new people and doing new things.  However, I’m so happy that I’m stepping out of my comfort zone because I’ve gotten to meet so many amazing people. 

   

  Oh, so what’s the etiquette on posting other people’s photos?  I want to share photos of other people or else my blog would get quite boring with only photos of me, Andy, Evan & Bella, hehe!  However, I know that some people don’t like having their photos posted.  If you ever see your photo and don’t want it up then just let me know and I’ll take it right down!

   

  WEEK 12

   

  

   

  Vegas – First Family Trip

   

  

   

  We took our first family trip to Vegas.  It was sooooo fun!      

   

  

   

  We stayed at the Encore Tower Suites.  I loved the suite and location.  It was great because there’s a separate entrance for the Tower Suites so it’s removed from the hustle & bustle of the casino floor. 

   

    

  
  It was so fun meeting the Vegas mommies.  I wish you gals lived close by so we could hang out more! 

   

  

    

  Guess what?  Evan rolled over for the first time @ 12 weeks.  I missed it though because I was in the shower!  THANK GOODNESS for our Flip Mino HD because Andy caught it on video.  It’s so funny…my mom says she won’t believe it until she sees it on video. 

   

    

  Have a wonderful Easter weekend!   
  
  

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