Today we celebrated Jack’s 1st Birthday Party with all of his friends and family. We had a cookout with BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, Cole slaw, chips, soda and cake!
We were all exhausted and happy to finally be home. Jack settled in for his short nap and shortly there after he opened all of his gifts. You would think he graduated or got married because he got so many gifts!!!
See below what he got!
Needless to say he is one very lucky little boy!
Thanks to everyone who made this day a wonderful one for not only Jack but also mommy and daddy!
(More photos to come after I get them from my mother.)
I was delighted to hear from my husband today that I received a box in the mail. Right away I knew it was from my new best friend Tiffany! We are new blog pin pals thanks to Kristen and her great idea.
So ready to see what I received in my box:
First I received a sweet note from Tiffany along with the essential gardening tools, gloves (can’t get my fingers dirty), a knee pad, Aveeno hand lotion (I love this!), 3 pairs of socks (my husband since I've always been cold nature), and a gift card that will buy me 2 White Mocha Tall Coffee’s –my favorite.
Take a look at them all up close!
Note: My quilt on our bed. It’s it great?
What great stuff Tiffany! Thanks a million!
I must say it was hard to think of stuff only for me. After having a child the most things I buy are for him. So it’s a treat to have stuff for me.
Then again having all these gardening tools will motivate me to actually help my husband although I have been watering the plants on the porch which I assure you will turn into the Amazon and grow up to the 2nd floor. I’ll take photos soon I promise!
In just 2weeks from today my little man will be 1 year old! Where did all the time go?
Today was my day off and as luxurious as it sounds we’ve been very busy. My little man graced me with sleeping though the night he went down at 8:30pm and woke up at 6:30am and went back to bed for another hour so can’t complain much on his sleeping. We got up watched few of our cartoons, Mickey Mouse Club, Paz and Peep, and Handy Mandy. Then we ate our breakfast; my little man ate 1/2 banana, 1 waffle and water. We read a few books and he was ready for a nap at 10 am. I quickly took my shower, dried my hair, got dressed and he was still sleeping. I got his diaper bag ready and my stuff all ready so all I’d have to do is change his diaper and leave. My little man woke up at 11:15, I changed his diapers and put on his shorts and t-shirt and out of the door we went. I had to go to Target and to drop my husband’s glasses off then we meet my parents at Panera Bread for lunch. YUM-O!
We went to the park for a little bit and now we are back home playing. Mommy is hoping for 1 more nap.
I finally took a few more pictures of him.
Here I come!
My little man loves to rock his horse!
He thinks he found Cheerios from this morning in that bowl.
Mommy trying a self portrait!
Okay one more try.
Oh well it was fun trying!
Today during my lunch break, I had a 30 minute massage and it was so aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh relaxing and very well needed! Of course I didn't want to return to work but I had. I decided it was time to try out the new massage therapist at my chiropractor Dr Drew Rubin. He’s simply one of the best natural healers I’ve meet in my life as he always brings me and my body to a better place. Thanks Dr. R! If you are in his area, check him out he’s worth it!
I’ve learned over the years that it is very helpful after a massage to drink plenty of water and take a hot bath to loosen all those bad toxins. So of course I did...although here lies my problem. I didn't have any bubbles for my bath. Yes, I have the body wash, foot scrub, 2 for 1 shampoo/conditioner but wait where are my bubbles. Every lady has got to have her bubbles that is what makes your bath smell wonderful! So this weekend I’ll be looking for more bubbles.
Instead of bubbles I used Epson salt which is good for sore muscles and such. NOTE to self: During the massage, the therapist advised me to take Apple Cider Vinegar capsules to help release the extra water weight that my body retains. After over 3 years of seeing Dr. Rubin I believe strongly in natural healing of the body so here I come Apple Cider Vinegar capsules!
I’m very proud of my boys…they’ve decided to join my in the blogging world.
You can find their blog at Jack of all Sports and yes it’s a great idea.
Go check it out!
Yes it is true…I’m guilty of something! Putting Jack down to sleep is one of the most relaxing things I get to do as a mother. Just imagine, it’s about 8pm just starting to get dark, his classical music is playing, and your son starts to wind down in your arms. He puts his head on your shoulder and wraps his arms around your neck and yawns. I start to rock in our rocking chair which has been in the family for over 37 years, a wedding gift my parents received and I was very happy to have it passed to me. It’s beautiful rhythm is so soothing and it keeps us both calm. Before you know it Jack is a sleep and I’m guilty. Guilty of holding my son too long after he’s been asleep. I promise you this there is simply nothing better!
Oddly I don’t have a photo of Jack sleeping at 11 months as every mother knows that you don’t wake a sleeping baby. This photo was taken when he was maybe 6 days old and asleep in his boppy. Just imagine him walking and about 23 lbs today.
I found out today that a dear friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer. What? Really? Excuse me? How can that be? How come the doctor didn’t catch it earlier?
My friend, is a dear friend of mine, and I can’t even fathom what her family is going through. My heart weeps for them. I want to do anything but for now there isn’t much to do. I want her to be okay, in peace, out of pain, and I want her to not worry about everyone else.
She is the rock of her family. She is the responsible one. She is the “oh don’t worry about me” type. She always worries about everyone else except her.
I want to see her, I want to hug her, and I want to tell her that we will do anything for her. I want her to be okay. Is that so hard to ask?
It sucks to know it won’t be like it was. I won’t get to talk to her every morning on our way to work, I won’t get to have lunch with her, and it just won’t be the same. How selfish is that? I guess to have normalcy back is just a small wish for her, now.
To protect my friend and her family, I decided not to go into much detail about her situation, as I know she is a private person and I want to respect that.
I just want her to know we love her.
