1 year ago today

This was my belly!!! I couldn't wait for Leland to arrive! But I do miss being pregnant. I loved every minute of it ;) I miss my little mans kicks in my belly!

It's been a while....

I can not believe that I haven't blogged since MAY! Wow..time flies. Not much to report. Leland has not had an ear infection since we have been home together ;) *knock on wood* as I type it that he won't get one again!
PLUS I can not believe that my baby is going to be ONE in 24 days...but whos counting?? NOT ME?!?! You would think with me being home I would have more time to blog? But I try to keep busy. Leland is a busy boy. He fills me up with love! I am still in awe of him on a daily basis. Who knew such a small boy could bring such joy???
I love watching him grow, learning new things everyday. I love watching him play with Josh. They are so cute together, my boys..*sigh* They melt my heart. Seeing Leland give his DADA kisses! Probably the cutest thing ever.
He is getting so big, yet still is skinny. I am curious to see how much he weighs when we go for his 1 year checkup.
I am still trying to decide what I want to do for his 1st birthday =( I have no clue what what I want to do. You would think I have had a year to think about it I would be close to a theme! I know he loves animals, and I wanted to do the zoo. But it is so hot.

As most of you know I follow MCKMAMAS blog www.mycharmingkids.net
Baby Stellan is back in the hospital and it seriously breaks my heart, I can't even imagine what Jennifer is going through. The pics of him in the hospital are so sad. He is so sweet, such a happy boy in a bad situation. I am praying that he makes it through this horrible heart condition!!
I need to go to bed. Lately I have been staying up way to late and sleeping too much during the day when Leland naps =(
I am going to try to blog more. I feel like it will help me keep an online diary of Lelands life.

Pics

Ready for some fun in the sun ;)




That sun is bright Mommy!




All that fun made me sleepy!!




My lovely shade of Lobster...try not to be jealous!

40 weeks

My baby is 40 weeks old today! How crazy is that? He has been out offically as long as he was in ;)
It seems like he was just born yesterday, and it seems like I was pregnant a million years ago =(
He is so much fun right now, I am loving this stage. My Aunt Sam and Uncle Bill came in from KC, MO this weekend and got to meet him for the 1st time. It was so good to see them. We all went to the beach yesterday. Which we all know, I do not go out in the sun. Neither has Leland for that matter, so everyone thought I was paranoid for covering my little man up. I am glad I did because I got FRIED on my back. Where my sister "helped" me with my sunscreen. Leland is not burnt at all! Thank God!
He LOVED the water! I am so sad Josh wasn't there to see it, but hopefully if my burn goes away by Sunday we are going to go again. I can't wait to show you all the pics as soon as my Uncle emails them to me. I only took a few on my cell. Anywho, Leland was crawling around in the water & sand like a pro! He loved the waves and was not afraid at all. So I am sure he will be swimming before we know it.

Leland is into everything. I really think he will be walking soon. He is pulling up so well and cruising right along. He is becoming more vocal which is so cute. My friend Ashley came in town as well, Her baby Ian is 3 weeks younger than Leland. We went over today so the boys could play together. I can't believe how big they are getting. Both such handsome little men ;)

That is all that is going on with us. I will get pics up soon!

Love, Mama LJ

66 year old woman to give birth!!

If you go to yahoo.com you will see on the main page a story of a 66 year old woman 8 months pregnant with twins!! She lives in the UK, but traveled to Ukraine to get IVN. Because there are no laws there that limit age.
While I feel like no woman should be denied the right to give birth, I can't help but feel sorry for this woman and her babies. I know at 32 I am exhausted!! This woman is single and doing it on her own!! I admire single moms, I don't know how they do it. But to be one just starting at 66!!! I can not event imagine! What pissed me off was a doctor on the news report said "We don't tell 14 year old women they can't have babies" Well doctor, you don't see any 14 year old women coming in your office for IVN!! I think 14 year old GIRLS shouldn't have babies either. But it happens. I guess there should be no right or wrong age to have a child and there are pros and cons of having children earlier in life vs. later.
But to think that a child of a 66 year old will have an 80 year old mother while in high school seems hardly fair to me. What kind of energy is she going to have to keep up with her child? Will she live to see them graduate or get married?
I know that we can all pass at any time, I could get hit by a car tomorrow and never see Leland do those things. But I think I have a greater chance of seeing those happen than this lady does.
I don't know why this has me so fired up but it does!! Just had to vent. On that note, my child is in his crib waking up from his nap..mamamamamamama...I love that he calls for me! Music to my ears ;)

It has been a while...

Even though I have been at home the past 2 weeks, I have been super busy!

First of all...Wicked was AMAZING!! It made me miss doing theater. Josh says I should get into it again and maybe I will. But until then I have been listening to the soundtrack like crazy! Leland thinks its funny when I sing to him and dance around the house with him. <3>

Next, my little man...ahhh..I just love him more and more everyday. He is such a blessing and lights me up like nothing else. He has passed quiet a few milestones this month! He is pulling up, standing, clapping..so many new things! He is becoming more vocal everyday. He loves his mama & dada. He gets super excited when he sees either one of us, which melts my heart! I think this stage has been my favorite so far. I know that Josh is enjoying playing with him more. He loves his bath time and went swimming for the first time on mothers day. I was super bummed that the bathing suit I bought him didn't fit so he went swimming in the buff ;0

It was adorable. I don't have pics of it yet though. My sister took them and hasn't had a chance to email me yet. He loves splashing and kicking. I can't wait to get him back in the water.

He has also gotten 3 more teeth on the top! Crazy!!

Other than that not too much has been going on. I am looking forward to my Aunt Sam & Uncle Billy coming to visit from KC next week! I can't wait for them to meet Leland!

My few hours a week have been fun, it is weird only working from 6-9, but I love it. I am so thankful that we are able for me to stay at home with Leland.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Peace & Chicken Grease!

xoxo, Mama LJ

I have been Tagged...

We all know that I am not the best with "computers" I am lucky that I have even figured out how to put pics on here! So the fact that 2 people have tagged me..haha, good luck with me figuring how to tag you back! But I will fill out the little survey thing.
8 is great

8 things i am looking forward too:
1. Leland feeling better!
2. Getting my hair cut & colored tomorrow!! It has been 4 months!
3. Staying home with Leland!
4. Getting the rest of our house organized.
5. Seeing the musical "Wicked" next week.
6. To one night being able to sleep for atleast 6 hours!
7. seeing Lucie P on Sat!
8. Losing some weight.

8 things i did yesterday:
1. worked
2. went on a walk
3. made dinner for Joshy
4. played with leland
5. shampoo'd & flat ironed my hair
6. read some of Twilight
7. watched old & new 90210..haha
8. prayed for Stellan all day

8 things i wish i could do
1. fit into my "skinny" jeans
2. be a better worker
3. learn how to "blog" or pimp my page..hehe
4. see into the future
5. eat whatever i want and not gain weight..i hear ya Lucie! stole that one!
6. style my hair better..like Joanne! She is my hair diva!
7. go on a vacay with Joshy!
8. be able to see all of my friends that are all over the country =(

8 shows i watch
1. 90210
2. Dancing with the Stars
3. Friends reruns..
4. Oprah
5. House
6. NipTuck
7. The Hills
8. Desperate Housewives

there ya go Lucie & Jenn!!