I can't believe my baby girl is 2. Seriously, where is the time going? I feel very blessed to be her mommy. She is such a sweet, happy, and healthy little girl. I can't even imagine my life without her. She loves people!!! This little girl is very sociable. She has not meet a stranger (this is a good and bad thing). Always telling people hi, waving at them, and blowing kisses. She has a huge smile that just brightens your day!!
Lillian's favorites:
Mickey Mouse anything!!
Dora anything!!!
She loves to sleep with moose, minnie mouse, pooh, piglet, and dog dog....yes, they have to all be with her when she is sleeping!
One minute she is very much a girly girl, then the next minute very much a tom boy.
She loves animals, being outdoors, slides, playing tea party, reading books, going bye bye and playing with her best friend Eva or "Eve" is what she calls her.
She loves to cuddle at night...with mommy and daddy
She is starting into the picky stage with food. However, she still likes raisins, apples, Gerber puffs/crunch, ice cream and peas.
Lily sleeping habits: well, she doesn't have any. Most nights we will try to get her into bed between 8-9, she will sleep until 8:00-8:30. However, when I am working, she gets up at 6am. She usually takes 1 nap for about an hour -2hrs. This schedule is what we stride for, some days we are lucky, other days not so much.
Last Dr. appt. Lily weighed in at 26.7lbs and 33 in. tall. Wears 18 months shorts/24 month pants-with adjustable waistband, and 24month/2T tops. She is in size 6-7 shoe. Still in size 4 diapers (hopefully not for long....potty training time)
Lily can count to 14. She knows animals and their sounds and shapes. We are working on colors and alphabet. She sings "Row Row Row your boat" "I'm a little teapot" "Rain is a good thing".
This is Lily in a nutshell. However, there is so much more about her :) She is changing daily!!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
My Vacation So Far
I was very blessed with the opportunity to have 10 days off!! I am so lucky to say the least!! I have been off for 7 days now and I am not wanting to go back :(
So, what have I been doing on my days off???
Well, I started off running errands, cleaning, taking Lily to her 2yr check up, Lily's 2nd birthday party, Lily's birthday, Mother's day, playing outside, running more errands, cooking, followed by more cleaning. Geez, those 7 days have flown by!!! I feel like I haven't really relaxed at all.
So, my first day off, I left Lily in the living room for a minute to use the restroom. I seriously wasn't gone for long. In the process, Lily opened up her "toy box" and took out all her toys and jumped in it.
So, the next day, I spent 6 hrs cleaning the house. I cleaned and cleaned. John's mom took Lily for the day, so I could clean. I was very thankful for that!!
Later that day, John wanted to mow the lawn. Lily loves when daddy mows. She always gets to ride with him when he is done.
Then, she wanted to push mow!
Lily at Dr. Bies office, she is such a character.
Lily's birthday cakes. I had to drive to Santa Claus for them. However, so worth!!
Decorations for Lily's party
Lily's outfit for her party. I actually made the tutu :)
My birthday girl! Can't believe she is 2!
Lily and I on Mother's Day....Lily's birthday.
Lily picked out these bows for her hair....we had to put them just like that. Fortunately, she got tired of them in her hair an hour later. She has such a personality :)
Well, this is what I have been doing. I will post more about Lily 2 year milestone later. This momma is tired!!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Happy Easter!
This year, I was unexpectedly off. Easter was my holiday to work. Our holidays we work 8 hrs instead of 12. So, I was supposed to work 7am-3pm. My co-worker wanted more hours and asked if she could work 11-3 for me. I didn't mind to give her my hours, if this meant I get to see Lily more :) Anyway, Sunday morning I got up, got in the shower, and the phone rang. It was work telling me I could be off the 4 hrs I was supposed to work. No on call....just off. Yipee!!! I had literally just got in the shower, so I turned if off, dried off, and went back to bed for an hour and half. I was so excited to go to church with John and Lily!! This was the first holiday both John and I have been off together (since Lily has been born). Yeah, I know, it's pretty sad. Anyway, we had a good day. The weather could have been better though!! Hoped everyone had a very blessed Easter!!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Playdates are so much fun!
Lily and I meet up with my friend from Illinois and her son in Evansville one day for a playdate. We try to get together as much as we can, but time sure does pass us by. However, I think the kids had a great time. We went to Gattitown and then the mall.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Just being real
You know, why didn't I get a manual on parenthood when Lily was born??? I seriously think every mother needs one. Just when I think to myself, yep, I am ready for baby number 2, something happens and I think Lily needs to be an only child.
Ok, so I am going to be real as can be. No, sugar coating here. The terrible 2's is just that....TERRIBLE. This little girl is not even 2 yet and she has Miss Diva written all over her. So, let's back up. I have to work full time. Yes, I know, big shocker. I am lucky enough to have a job that I work three 12 hr shifts a week. I get 4 wonderful days off, but those 3 days I work are usually hell. So, back to my story, my 4 days that I have off, I have my daughter. No babysitter for this gal. I honestly like being able to spend time with my daughter, seeing her learn and grow. However, when you have a TERRIBLE day at work and in the back of your mind you are so looking forward to your day off the next day and when your soon to be 2 year old daughter is teething (yep, I did say that) and is an out of control monster.....you just as well be at work.
Don't get me wrong....I LOVE my daughter. I would do anything for her. I will always be there for her. I thank GOD everyday for bringing her to my life. She is my everything!!
HOWEVER, this particular day......
I decided to schedule Lily's Easter and 2 year pictures for today for 10am. Well, Lily usually takes her naps between 11-noon. So, I thought, if I schedule her pictures at 10am, I would be the first one since they open at 10. I could get her pictures, pick out the pictures, and head home. I could be back around 11:30. Give her a small snack and then she could take her nap. My first mistake: I tried to plan something. Anyway, Lily woke me up at 5:30am. She was ready for the day. However, she didn't get the memo that I was sleeping "in" until 6:30am. Anyway, she was up. I tried my best to get her back down because today was picture day and wanted her to be well rested. Second mistake: should have known better. So, I gave up. We got ready. I had her all ready to go when I realized I couldn't find her bows to match her dress. I looked all over for them. Nowhere to be found. Ok, so fast forward to arriving at Olan Mills (yes, I know. They aren't the best. But I was going to save my money and wait to spend more on my mini session with Sandy Clarke on May 1st.) And this is my third mistake: I went to Olan Mills. Back to the story, we arrived early. I knew that they didn't start until 10am, but with 257 being flooded and Portersville Rd close to being flooded I didn't want to be late if I had to take alternate routes. The photographer was absolutely rude. She was mad that we were early. She then proceed to tell me that they were booked solid this morning. The internet had a glitch in the system and scheduled customers every 30minutes instead of an hour. Well, quite honestly, that is not my problem. So, I had two outfits. She just flat out told me I had to pick one. OK....then Lily's pictures were very rushed. I honestly think the quality of pictures were terrible. She really didn't even cared about what she was shooting. The next customer arrived early and I basically got kicked out of the studio. OK, so part of the session is getting to view your photos and pick out the selections for the package. This lady had the nerve to ask me to come back because she wanted to shoot every one's photos in the morning and then go back to view the photos with each customer. I WAS HOT!!! Again, I was literally pushed out of the studio. So, I went back to my car, changed Lily, and we walked around Kmart for over an hour. Finally, I got to view my photos. At this point, just like I expected, Lily was tired, hungry, and wet. I was already pissed off at this lady.....so we started to view the photos. She was taking her sweet time to crop pictures and change colors and so on and so forth. Lily is sitting in the chair next to me getting very antsy, so I knew this was going to be a very bad situation. The lady kept going through the pictures literally picking out the pictures she liked. I thought, well, why am I here?? Ok, so now Lily is screaming, "EAT, EAT." Ok, I had some raisins in my purse along with some toys. That kept her busy for a whole minute. Then, she kept getting off the chair and running into the studio to get props. So, I ran after her. Then, Lily would get off the chair and do a circle around it or try to play in the trash. Meanwhile, the lady is still working on more edits. Then, Lily runs out into the store. So, I chase her and bring her back. This time, I am holding her and not letting her get down. Well, you would have thought I was killing her. Lily screamed so loud. The phrases, "I want down, Leave me alone, I have to poop, and You hurt me (yes, she said it)" all came out. As she is screaming, she is trying to head bunt me, pinch me, scratch me, and bite me. The full force tantrum was OUT!!!!! That stupid lady looked at me like I was killing her or something. I was so embarrassed and pissed off. I could feel my face get red and my blood pressure rising. I was shaking and on the verge of a panic attack. The woman that got her little girl's pictures after me was waiting and was trying her best to calm Lily down as well. I think she knew what I was feeling. Afterwards, Lily and I walk towards the bathroom and I am telling her that her behavior was unacceptable...you know the spill...I think all she heard was blah, blah, blah. We got to the bathroom, changed her diaper and the whole time she is screaming again at the top of her little lungs like I was killing her. I get her dressed and I put her down so I could wash my hands. Well, of course, Lily goes straight to the toilet to try to put her hands in the water. Ok, at this point, I was fighting back the tears....I had enough. I put Lily in her car seat, called my friend Kelly and she talked me down. Of course, I wasn't even out of the parking lot and Lily was asleep. GO FIGURE!!! Anyway, Olan Mills got a nasty email from me.
Lessions learned: you get what you paid for, never let someone walk over you, and going out in public with Lily is going to be at a minimal. Oh! Call the doctor on Monday to get a prescription for Xanax (only kidding...or am I??)!
Ok, so I am going to be real as can be. No, sugar coating here. The terrible 2's is just that....TERRIBLE. This little girl is not even 2 yet and she has Miss Diva written all over her. So, let's back up. I have to work full time. Yes, I know, big shocker. I am lucky enough to have a job that I work three 12 hr shifts a week. I get 4 wonderful days off, but those 3 days I work are usually hell. So, back to my story, my 4 days that I have off, I have my daughter. No babysitter for this gal. I honestly like being able to spend time with my daughter, seeing her learn and grow. However, when you have a TERRIBLE day at work and in the back of your mind you are so looking forward to your day off the next day and when your soon to be 2 year old daughter is teething (yep, I did say that) and is an out of control monster.....you just as well be at work.
Don't get me wrong....I LOVE my daughter. I would do anything for her. I will always be there for her. I thank GOD everyday for bringing her to my life. She is my everything!!
HOWEVER, this particular day......
I decided to schedule Lily's Easter and 2 year pictures for today for 10am. Well, Lily usually takes her naps between 11-noon. So, I thought, if I schedule her pictures at 10am, I would be the first one since they open at 10. I could get her pictures, pick out the pictures, and head home. I could be back around 11:30. Give her a small snack and then she could take her nap. My first mistake: I tried to plan something. Anyway, Lily woke me up at 5:30am. She was ready for the day. However, she didn't get the memo that I was sleeping "in" until 6:30am. Anyway, she was up. I tried my best to get her back down because today was picture day and wanted her to be well rested. Second mistake: should have known better. So, I gave up. We got ready. I had her all ready to go when I realized I couldn't find her bows to match her dress. I looked all over for them. Nowhere to be found. Ok, so fast forward to arriving at Olan Mills (yes, I know. They aren't the best. But I was going to save my money and wait to spend more on my mini session with Sandy Clarke on May 1st.) And this is my third mistake: I went to Olan Mills. Back to the story, we arrived early. I knew that they didn't start until 10am, but with 257 being flooded and Portersville Rd close to being flooded I didn't want to be late if I had to take alternate routes. The photographer was absolutely rude. She was mad that we were early. She then proceed to tell me that they were booked solid this morning. The internet had a glitch in the system and scheduled customers every 30minutes instead of an hour. Well, quite honestly, that is not my problem. So, I had two outfits. She just flat out told me I had to pick one. OK....then Lily's pictures were very rushed. I honestly think the quality of pictures were terrible. She really didn't even cared about what she was shooting. The next customer arrived early and I basically got kicked out of the studio. OK, so part of the session is getting to view your photos and pick out the selections for the package. This lady had the nerve to ask me to come back because she wanted to shoot every one's photos in the morning and then go back to view the photos with each customer. I WAS HOT!!! Again, I was literally pushed out of the studio. So, I went back to my car, changed Lily, and we walked around Kmart for over an hour. Finally, I got to view my photos. At this point, just like I expected, Lily was tired, hungry, and wet. I was already pissed off at this lady.....so we started to view the photos. She was taking her sweet time to crop pictures and change colors and so on and so forth. Lily is sitting in the chair next to me getting very antsy, so I knew this was going to be a very bad situation. The lady kept going through the pictures literally picking out the pictures she liked. I thought, well, why am I here?? Ok, so now Lily is screaming, "EAT, EAT." Ok, I had some raisins in my purse along with some toys. That kept her busy for a whole minute. Then, she kept getting off the chair and running into the studio to get props. So, I ran after her. Then, Lily would get off the chair and do a circle around it or try to play in the trash. Meanwhile, the lady is still working on more edits. Then, Lily runs out into the store. So, I chase her and bring her back. This time, I am holding her and not letting her get down. Well, you would have thought I was killing her. Lily screamed so loud. The phrases, "I want down, Leave me alone, I have to poop, and You hurt me (yes, she said it)" all came out. As she is screaming, she is trying to head bunt me, pinch me, scratch me, and bite me. The full force tantrum was OUT!!!!! That stupid lady looked at me like I was killing her or something. I was so embarrassed and pissed off. I could feel my face get red and my blood pressure rising. I was shaking and on the verge of a panic attack. The woman that got her little girl's pictures after me was waiting and was trying her best to calm Lily down as well. I think she knew what I was feeling. Afterwards, Lily and I walk towards the bathroom and I am telling her that her behavior was unacceptable...you know the spill...I think all she heard was blah, blah, blah. We got to the bathroom, changed her diaper and the whole time she is screaming again at the top of her little lungs like I was killing her. I get her dressed and I put her down so I could wash my hands. Well, of course, Lily goes straight to the toilet to try to put her hands in the water. Ok, at this point, I was fighting back the tears....I had enough. I put Lily in her car seat, called my friend Kelly and she talked me down. Of course, I wasn't even out of the parking lot and Lily was asleep. GO FIGURE!!! Anyway, Olan Mills got a nasty email from me.
Lessions learned: you get what you paid for, never let someone walk over you, and going out in public with Lily is going to be at a minimal. Oh! Call the doctor on Monday to get a prescription for Xanax (only kidding...or am I??)!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Recent pictures of Lily
Here are some recent pics of Miss Lillian. Gosh, I can't believe how big she is getting. My baby girl is going to be 2 in May. I am sad, but happy all at the same time. She is starting to use a lot more sentences when she talks. Which I absolutely love!!! She is pretty good at shapes and numbers. She can tell you which each animal is and what sound they make. Lily loves Mickey Mouse, Dora, Handy Manny, and Spongebob Square pants(which I won't let her watch very much of him). She loves going outside and just playing in the dirt and rocks. The last few months Lily has been really good at saying our dinner prayer and at church, you can hear her say, "Amen" after the prayers. Melts mommy's heart to hear that. Lily is getting more clear in saying, "I luv you mom." That never gets old to hear. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the pictures. 
If you don't mind, please say a prayer for me. There are two big things coming up that I am hoping goes good for me. I don't want to say what it is just let, but just think about me!
Monday, March 7, 2011
My worst week of my life.......
I really wish I was being dramatic. However, I don't think I am. This post will be very hard for me so just bare with me....
Wednesday, March 2nd, I found out that I was pregnant. However, a millon bad things popped into my head. The week before, I had got my period on time and a very heavy period to be exact. Then Wednesday March 2nd, I started spotting, which was kind of weird for me, so I took a pregnancy test. I honestly wasn't expecting a positive result due to me already having a period, but I was shocked to say the least that it was indeed positive. In my mind, I knew something wasn't right, but John was already excited. On Thursday, I called the doctor's office and explained to the nurse what was going on. She wanted me to get to the hospital immediately for lab work. So, Lily and I went to Memorial Hospital as fast as I could get there. We did lab work and waited in Jasper for 2 hrs like she asked me to. Well, I got the news that everyone dreads. I was indeed pregnant, but my progesterone level was too low to substain pregnancy and if I hadn't already done it, then miscarriage was coming. Dr. Beckman called it a chemical pregnancy. My body got ready for pregnancy but the fertilized egg never implanted. He thinks that my body had already expelled the tissue with my period. I was devastated to say the least. Deep down I knew it was coming, but was hoping for the best. I quickly drove myself to John's work and brokedown there. John took me and Lily home. I was a wreck. The next day, I had to get a crown put on my tooth and then I had to go back to Jasper to get more lab work done. The results were clear, I was in the process of having a miscarriage. My levels were dropping even more. Saturday, I decided that there wasn't anything I could do and needed to go to work to get my mind off of things. Not really a good idea on my part. I was able to finish the 12 hr shift, but the whole time I was there I was bleeding....BAD!!! Sunday, I worked for 4 hrs while another nurse came in to relieve me for the rest of the shift (Thank you Wes!). Again, the day was about the same as Saturday. I felt very weak and drained. I think my hemoglobin levels (blood count) is low. It's so hard for people to understand the affects this does to your body both physical and mentally. I have been on a rollercoster of emotions for the past 7 days now. However, this is just something that takes time to heal. I am doing better. I can say the word miscarriage without crying now, so that is good. One step at a time......
If you don't mind just say a prayer for me and my family while we are going through this!
Wednesday, March 2nd, I found out that I was pregnant. However, a millon bad things popped into my head. The week before, I had got my period on time and a very heavy period to be exact. Then Wednesday March 2nd, I started spotting, which was kind of weird for me, so I took a pregnancy test. I honestly wasn't expecting a positive result due to me already having a period, but I was shocked to say the least that it was indeed positive. In my mind, I knew something wasn't right, but John was already excited. On Thursday, I called the doctor's office and explained to the nurse what was going on. She wanted me to get to the hospital immediately for lab work. So, Lily and I went to Memorial Hospital as fast as I could get there. We did lab work and waited in Jasper for 2 hrs like she asked me to. Well, I got the news that everyone dreads. I was indeed pregnant, but my progesterone level was too low to substain pregnancy and if I hadn't already done it, then miscarriage was coming. Dr. Beckman called it a chemical pregnancy. My body got ready for pregnancy but the fertilized egg never implanted. He thinks that my body had already expelled the tissue with my period. I was devastated to say the least. Deep down I knew it was coming, but was hoping for the best. I quickly drove myself to John's work and brokedown there. John took me and Lily home. I was a wreck. The next day, I had to get a crown put on my tooth and then I had to go back to Jasper to get more lab work done. The results were clear, I was in the process of having a miscarriage. My levels were dropping even more. Saturday, I decided that there wasn't anything I could do and needed to go to work to get my mind off of things. Not really a good idea on my part. I was able to finish the 12 hr shift, but the whole time I was there I was bleeding....BAD!!! Sunday, I worked for 4 hrs while another nurse came in to relieve me for the rest of the shift (Thank you Wes!). Again, the day was about the same as Saturday. I felt very weak and drained. I think my hemoglobin levels (blood count) is low. It's so hard for people to understand the affects this does to your body both physical and mentally. I have been on a rollercoster of emotions for the past 7 days now. However, this is just something that takes time to heal. I am doing better. I can say the word miscarriage without crying now, so that is good. One step at a time......
If you don't mind just say a prayer for me and my family while we are going through this!
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