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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Diaper Genie Sweepstakes
Add a Diaper Genie pail to your new or existing registry instore or online for a chance to win your entire Babies"R"Us Registry up to $2500. You can read more here. Contest ends Thursday, March 31 at 11:59pm.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Timing
Do I wish I had waited longer to have my daughter?
What would it be like had I not had my her when I did? Would I be in grad school? Working another job? Creating a better nest egg for my future children? Sometimes I don't even feel like I'm worthy enough to be her mom. Like it was selfish of me to leap so soon.
On the other hand, I don't even hear the pitter patter of my first child's feet along our floors, and sometimes I find myself already longing for more.
Moments after my daughter was placed into my arms my mother asked me if I was ready to do it all over again. Would you believe that I said yes? Maybe I wasn't physically ready, but I've wanted more since I realized how awesome just one was. Instantly my life was filled with purpose. It was like I was seeing the world with a whole new set of eyes. Everything was different, enhanced, and better.
The downside of this joy is timing. When you plan to have a child, you don't know when you'll be blessed with one. Right away? Years away? Months away? I had a feeling it would take a very long time but I was wrong. And now I feel like I've started a domino effect. Having one child starts a sequence of events if you want your children close together.
When are you having another?
When is it normal to ask that question? I know my sincere response "whenever" is anything but normal for most people with infants, but I don't know how to answer.
I didn't wait until everything was perfect and in line with the first but shouldn't I at least do that with the second?
It's as though my blog has come full circle with debating the when and how to operating the baby making machine switch. But I plan to do something different this time around.--Not plan.
I enjoyed our pre-parent time as much as I could but so much of the last bit of it was spent asking myself over and over and over when we'd begin the next part of our journey. I was looking towards the future and the present was passing me by. I won't do that to my daughter.
My maternity leave was the only time in my life I'd have with one child. One newborn to glue my butt on the couch with and pig out while watching TLC. That experience passed by in the blink of an eye and now I miss it.
I won't look back on these days and regret wondering about a number two. I'm going to spoil my daughter with light and love like no other. Because this is her time to shine, to have my full love and attention. Her time to be my one and only.
Before I know it today will be last year, and so I'm focusing on the present.
What would it be like had I not had my her when I did? Would I be in grad school? Working another job? Creating a better nest egg for my future children? Sometimes I don't even feel like I'm worthy enough to be her mom. Like it was selfish of me to leap so soon.
On the other hand, I don't even hear the pitter patter of my first child's feet along our floors, and sometimes I find myself already longing for more.
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The downside of this joy is timing. When you plan to have a child, you don't know when you'll be blessed with one. Right away? Years away? Months away? I had a feeling it would take a very long time but I was wrong. And now I feel like I've started a domino effect. Having one child starts a sequence of events if you want your children close together.
When are you having another?
When is it normal to ask that question? I know my sincere response "whenever" is anything but normal for most people with infants, but I don't know how to answer.
I didn't wait until everything was perfect and in line with the first but shouldn't I at least do that with the second?
It's as though my blog has come full circle with debating the when and how to operating the baby making machine switch. But I plan to do something different this time around.--Not plan.
I enjoyed our pre-parent time as much as I could but so much of the last bit of it was spent asking myself over and over and over when we'd begin the next part of our journey. I was looking towards the future and the present was passing me by. I won't do that to my daughter.
My maternity leave was the only time in my life I'd have with one child. One newborn to glue my butt on the couch with and pig out while watching TLC. That experience passed by in the blink of an eye and now I miss it.
I won't look back on these days and regret wondering about a number two. I'm going to spoil my daughter with light and love like no other. Because this is her time to shine, to have my full love and attention. Her time to be my one and only.
Before I know it today will be last year, and so I'm focusing on the present.
Bellini Buzz Post
Please check out my post on the Bellini Buzz about Dr. Phil's birthday gift for his granddaughter Avery.
New look
Like my new digs? The new and improved Design Girl, aka Danielle Moss Graphic Design & Photography freshened it up for me. Figures the one time I dress my daughter in a plain onesie ends up being the one I love and using as my header. Something about her sweet innocence and genuine smile gets me though.
If you're looking to freshen up your blog you can get $10 off your deposit for a new design from her. Just tell her I sent you! Everyone who comments on this post before next Saturday the 2nd will be entered to win a free pre-made design of your choice. Leave a second comment with which pre-made you'd choose, or if you are/become a follower of her blog for an extra entry. You can also check out her cute personal blog while you're at it! Good luck!
If you're looking to freshen up your blog you can get $10 off your deposit for a new design from her. Just tell her I sent you! Everyone who comments on this post before next Saturday the 2nd will be entered to win a free pre-made design of your choice. Leave a second comment with which pre-made you'd choose, or if you are/become a follower of her blog for an extra entry. You can also check out her cute personal blog while you're at it! Good luck!
Monday, March 21, 2011
365 Love Letters Week 11
I love her more and more every day and can't wait to share these with her. I already am in a way, but someday I hope she can look back and appreciate these words of wisdom and photos I've captured for her.
I appear in two photos this week and realized a little late that we're posing almost the exact same way. Self-portraits suck the creative juice out of me. I'll try harder next time.
I love my daughter's eyes and captured the best photo of one of my favorite expressions of hers. Wide-eyed. She reminds me so much of her dad with that look. Everyone always comments on her "big eyes" which is the first thing I noticed about her dad when I met him.
I'm starting to get myself into trouble not editing them all the night they were taken, a couple of these I may have jumbled up the order, but they're all this weeks photos. My favorite is probably Day 77 (or 74).
Thanks for letting me share these with you. And thanks for your suggestions of advice for her! I've put them on my list and I'll for sure be using them. Keep 'em coming!
I appear in two photos this week and realized a little late that we're posing almost the exact same way. Self-portraits suck the creative juice out of me. I'll try harder next time.
I love my daughter's eyes and captured the best photo of one of my favorite expressions of hers. Wide-eyed. She reminds me so much of her dad with that look. Everyone always comments on her "big eyes" which is the first thing I noticed about her dad when I met him.
I'm starting to get myself into trouble not editing them all the night they were taken, a couple of these I may have jumbled up the order, but they're all this weeks photos. My favorite is probably Day 77 (or 74).
Thanks for letting me share these with you. And thanks for your suggestions of advice for her! I've put them on my list and I'll for sure be using them. Keep 'em coming!
Janie & Jack Summer Sneak Peek
Janie & Jack have added a Summer Sneak Peek section to their photos on Facebook. This line will be available online 3/28 and in most shops 3/30.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
New Bugaboo Donkey Daily Life Movie
Bugaboo has released another youtube video on the Donkey, this one called the Daily Life. It shows parents how the Donkey works outside in the real world on trips to the grocery, hiking, stairs, and cafes.
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