Mother's Day

Mother's Day went really great. Marcio took me for a crab dinner (yum!) Friday night and yesterday I woke up with some flowers and a card on my table. It was great. I have really been loving crab the last 3 months or so. Every once in a while my taste buds seem to kind of change a little. I used to love shrimp and now it is one of the most detestable tastes in the world to me. I also used to not enjoy crab, although I could handle a little of it when pressed, but now I could do one of those dinners a week :-).
Anyway. Marcio is going to take his mom out for dinner tonight (one on one) to celebrate how wonderful she is and I am going to go and clean some things for my mom tomorrow morning (although this is a surprise that she doesn't know about) to let her know that I love her and care about what matters to her. Her health is bad and she can't do as much for herself as she used to be able to so I want to step in and do some stuff. I just thought that this year the presents that I want to give I can't find at WalMart anymore.
Oh, yesterday we also got some pictures scanned and stuff.
I wanted to share. I am trying to get a slideshow done as well and hopefully I can share a whole bunch of pics with that on here soon.
This was taken when my baby was 2 months old.
These have been taken within the last week or two (he is now 5 months old).
Isn't he CUTE!!!

Splish Splash

I forgot to write that while we were at the hotel CJ discovered splashing. It was so funny! I never got to take any pictures, but he was going strong and then when we took him out he kept staring at the water and kicking his legs SO hard.
Yesterday was pretty good too. He is doing better and better at sitting through church all the time. I am also meeting more and more people at church which is making me feel a lot better about the move and everything. I just want to get to the point that I feel like I have a spot to belong again.
Today CJ nursed a lot. I don't know what that means. I thought he just got through with a growth spurt, so I'm not expecting another one for a while. He didn't let me put him down very often or for very wrong. Am I doing something wrong? I also realized that he is practically 5 months old and he doesn't really role over very much. He doesn't like to be on the floor for any extended amount of time. He just doesn't seem to know how to play and relax while he is there. I just don't know if that is normal or if I am too quick to jump in and pick him up. I just don't like to hear my baby cry and stuff.

T-Jedi

The conference this weekend was SO GREAT! I really learned a lot and (for those of you who know about the method of homeschooling that I am looking at) I decided that I want to begin my 5 pillars training. My husband asked me what I thought the bennefit of that would be and when I got through telling him, he said that he liked that idea so much that he is going to begin the 5 pillars training with me. I thought that was so cool.
While we were there, durring a Q&A period there was a dad that got up and said that if they changed the name to Thomas Jefferson Education Institute he thought that more dads would be interested in learning about it because instead of calling it T.J. Ed. for short you could call it T-Jedi. Everyone laughed and later Dr. Demille (spelling?) referred to it as that too.
I was so inspired. I decided that I have to work on sollidifying some of my core before my baby is old enough to be negatively influenced by it (i.e. better work ethic and no grumbling and stuff like that). I also am going to work on my 5 pillar education (as I said before). We are also going to throw ourselves into getting out of deabt ASAP! I want to actively search out my callings in life and begin working on those things. Also, I met some people who live really close by and one of them has a baby my baby's age and her husband served in Brazil on his mission and he is from Mexico. I don't know, for me this is really great so that I can begin making contacts close to home.
I know that I still haven't put pictures up, but I will put all of them up at once one of these days. We took more pictures on our trip this weekend. Mostly we forgot to until we were in the hotel or the car, so most of the pictures have a similar theme :-) but they are still very cute and stuff.
We also stopped by Bryce Canyon National Park on the way home and got some really great pictures there too. I will put those up as well.
My baby did so well on the trip, but I still feel like I am recovering. For one thing he didnt let me sleep very much (but that wasn't completely his fault, so I am not counting it as such). Everything was so great. I really am afraid that I am going to start getting really preachy about this whole thing because it is just that good.

On Our Way

We have everything all packed up and ready to go for the most part. Tomorrow at this time we will be learning all about educating our kids and stuff. I am SO excited! We are leaving for the hotel tonight and we are hoping that everything will be okay for the trip down there and back. I am afraid that CJ will have a difficult time on the long drive (somewhere between 6-8 hours non-stop... i can't remember).
Our hotel is supposed to have internet connectivity and we are taking our laptop as well, so I am hoping that I will be able to keep up on all of my internet activities from there.
I think this will be a good diversion from our daily routine. Yeah!!!

The Sweetest Things

CJ woke up from his nap today and when I came in to get him he was so excited that he rolled over and grinned. I cheered and put him back on his tummy and he rolled over again and grinned.
Just now I was holding him on my lap while reading and he turned and looked up at me and put his hand on my cheek/chin. He then proceded to pull my face down and began licking my other cheek.
I know that he probably didn't see it as a kiss, but more as exploring his environment, but my heart was all a flutter all the same. :-D

I think he loves me!!

My baby has started reaching for me. It looks so cute. He will hold his arms up high and out toward me and whine (which is usually just really cute and not annoying at all). And if I walk into a room and someone else has him he will just stare at me as I walk around the room and if I look at him (I don't even have to be fully awake or in a good mood) he will start grinning and giggling and doing that cute shoulder shrug thing that kids do when they are being so cute and cuddly.
Yesterday I was nursing him and he latched off, so I looked down at him and he was just staring at me and grinning all big. He then waved his arm around and started giggling like he couldn't help it. I thought maybe he was done, but then he suddenly dived at me and started eating again. I started laughing so hard and he looked up at me and made these happy noises while he continued to eat. Last night he nursed to sleep and was still latched on (he does that a lot) and then he started to smile really big over and over again. I realized that his eyelids were moving so I think he was dreaming. Then he started to giggle. I wondered if he was dreaming of me.
When he wakes up in the morning he looks for me and if he sees me he smiles and is really happy. When we nap I put him in Marcio's side of my bed and when he wakes up he always scoots and rolls until he is pushing up against my body and then he really starts to smile and grin and giggle.
I really love this kid so much and... well... I think he loves me too. :-D

So Tired...

Sunday night I got through writing my blog and went into the bedroom to go to sleep. The house was so hot and muggy, so I opened some windows on the way, but when I got into bed I felt my husband. He was burning up!!! He rolled a little so I figured he was awake and asked, "Honey, are you okay?" "Yeah," he said, "It is just so cold in this house." Then I told him that the house was really warm but he was really hot. I then got the thermometer and took his temperature. It was 101 degrees. I just about freaked out! He said he didn't know it was that bad, but that he felt sick to his stomach and went into the bathroom. The noises that ensued told me everything and I decided that he was not going to work in the morning, no mater what!!!
He went from the bathroom to the couch and I got a wash cloth and sponge bathed him and stayed up with him for a while. When he said he was feeling better I took his temperature again and it was now up to 102. He said he was going to sleep though, and asked me to sleep to so that I let him rest through the night. I told him I would on the condition that he let me call him in sick in the morning. He agreed.
Yesterday morning he was down to 101 again and we started the whole thing over, but now CJ was awake and demanding attention too. I worked with it though and took care of my baby, who didn't want to be put down very often or for very long, and my husband, who was too sick to do anything for himself by this point. I finally got Caio down for a nap and my mother-in-law came over so that I could go to the store and get stuff for Marcio (crackers, 7-up, Tylenol, etc). When I got home I took over everything again. Even with all of this his temperature was up to 103 by noon and I was going crazy trying to keep it down and take care of my baby, who was awake again, at the same time. About this time my mother-in-law came by again and asked if it would help if she took the baby. I told her it really would. I devoted most of the rest of the day to taking care of my husband.
At one point (around 5 or 5:30) his temperature got up to 103.9 and I thought, that is it, if it gets any worse I need to get him to a hospital and he even started talking about where the closest emergency rooms are if I needed one and where our insurance works. Suddenly a thought came into my head and I said that I was going to give him a bath (which he didn't particularly want--only rich people have bath tubs in Brazil and he can count on one hand the times he has had one in his life since he has been in America). I got him in and he was too drained to even do much, so I just kept using a wash cloth to move the water everywhere. He was so sick and out of it at first, but the longer he was in there he started seeming more awake and even a little more energetic. I took his temperature again and it was back down to 101. I was so happy. My mom-in-law also came by with CJ for another feeding. Marcio layed on the couch. He fell asleep and I took care of Caio in the other room. Between 9 and 10 I decided to check on Marcio again. His temperature was down to 98 degrees and he felt cool. I was so happy and relieved. He said he felt better but still a little queezy.
Caio went to sleep closer to midnight and the house was finally quiet and worry free. I think I stayed up reading some email and some of my favorite blogs. I also got a very little excersize in. I finally went to bed between 1 and 2 this morning.
Needless to say, this morning I am exhausted. CJ is much happier and better behaved though, so that is a plus.
I really do love my little family so much!

One Long Day

I dont know if it is because we got to bed so late last night or if it is because all three of us were under the weather today and stuck in the house, but today just seemed long and hot and hard.
Baby boy was doing a little better, but he has a cough that sounded a little worse. He had more energy, though, and played a lot today. I feel worse for my husband, who got so bad by tonight that I thought he should stay home from work tomorrow, but he said he needs to go in because he needs the time off Thursday and Friday.
Oh... good thing to point out... we are going to a homeschool convention that will be held on Friday and Saturday, but we will need to leave Thursday and stay the night so that we will be up for everything Friday morning. I am pretty excited about the whole thing. I want to learn everything I can so that I can be a really good homeschool mom for my kids (and husband too I guess). We are looking at the Thomas Jefferson method of homeschooling. I think it will be really good for my family.

Birthdays and Baby Blues

Sunday went really well. We went for a drive and I had chocolate covered strawberries (provided by my loving in-laws) and everything just went really well.
This is the week for birthdays. Mine, my brother's, and two nephews' birthdays all smashed together. Donald was born a couple days after my third birthday and for years I thought that he was my birthday present. I really love my two younger brothers a lot.
Some time in the middle of this week (and I don't really know when it started coming on because everything has been so busy, but I think it was in full swing by Wed.) CJ started getting sick again. He was coughing all the time and he had a fever of between 101 and 102 for over 24 hours. He has been more clingy than ever before in his little life, wanting me to hold him 24/7 and nurse him all the time and everything. At least he was more cuddly yesterday (it makes the clinginess easier to bear when he isn't as wiggly and is willing to snuggle up to me all the time). I love him more than most things I have ever loved in this life, but I have gotten very little sleep the last few days and I have had almost zero moments of alone time to recoup my sanity.
Today was my mother-in-law's and my brother-in-law's graduations from law school and accounting. It was really great, but really hard and long. Tonight, though, my mother-in-law has CJ for a little bit and Marcio is with them while I have time to catch up here, take a shower (which I just did) and just catch up with myself and have a little alone time before going to bed. I am so grateful for everything.
The biggest excitement of the day for me is the fact that we got a couple good pictures of Caio on the digital camera today while we were at the graduation and I will be able to put those up in the next couple of days. He really was doing better today for the most part and he was a GEM at the graduation ceremonies. I love that kid!!! I really want him to feel better and be happier (for all of our sanity).
Oh... Almost forgot!!!
CJ began rolling over purposefully on my birthday and has been doing it from time to time almost every day since. He gets all excited when he is doing it and giggles a lot. I love it!!!
The first time he did it, he rolled and then got all excited and did it again. He worked so hard to shift his lower half and then would lift his arm to gain momentum to swing the rest of him over. But after a while he got so excited that he forgot to work his lower half first and just kept lifting his arm with this huge grin on his face and looking around like he was waiting for something to happen. When nothing did he got a little frustrated and cranky, but we picked him up before he was really upset. It was just SO cute watching him lift his little arm up over and over again trying to get the momentum to get onto his back. LOL!!!

Ballets and Birthdays

My birthday falls on Sunday (tomorrow). I will be a 26-year-old wife and mother. I have celebrated 25 birthdays so far, although I can only remember the last 23 of those, and I have found that my favorite presents are those intangible things that I receive from people--things like doing things together or experiences instead of items. I also love presents from the heart that you can tell somebody put a lot of thought into. My husband found this out about me fairly early on and loves to make me happy! Therefore, yesterday (Fri) he took me to the ballet and today he invited both of our families over for lunch and birthday cake. He really went out of his way to arrange both.
We left Caio and some pumped milk with my sister and headed out. I was kind of worried because he has never successfully taken breast milk in a bottle yet, but I was hoping that they would have better luck this time. We got to the theater in pleanty of time and were able to take in the atmosphere of everything without feeling rushed. I loved being all dressed up and feeling like one of the "grown-ups." The ballet we saw was Swan Lake and I loved every minute of it. The costumes were spectacular and the dancing was superb! I expected to enjoy everything, but I ended up loving it and being entranced by the entire performance. We called to check on CJ during first intermission and I could hear him screaming in the background. I felt so bad, but when I picked him up they said he had eaten a little and he was actually smiling and playing in my sister's arms. He was really glad to see me though, and I was overjoyed to have him back with me again.
Today we were getting ready for the lunch as soon as I woke up. We got a phone call saying that my brother's son has pneumonia in both lungs and had to go to the hospital, but that everyone else was still going to be here, just 2 hours later than we expected. We hurried and told everyone else who was coming that it was being postponed and were actually glad for the extra time to prepare. Later we got word that my nephew is going to be alright. My mother-in-law cooked most of the food and it tasted so good. Everything was perfect. We visited for a long time (probably a little too long, but I hope nobody minded) and we ate and we had cake and then everyone went home and I sat back and felt so happy. The rest of the evening has been far more layed back and relaxed and I have been loving it. Today might as well have been my birthday, because I can't immagine anything better. I think this is the best birthday that I have had (even though it is technically tomorrow) since I was 3 or 4 years old (those were both really good birthdays for me).
I expect tomorrow to be a good day too, but I don't think anything will top today.

The Creation Story-The Devil made me do it!

My aunt forwarded this to me and I had to share it somewhere. I think this is kind of funny and kind of sad at the same time. If anyone wants to know my latest book endorsement (and most of you have probably already listened to me hopping on my soapbox about it) it is called "The Culprit and the Cure" by Dr. Steven Aldana. It is really amazing! I really think it is the best book out there on nutrition and lifestyle. Read it! I dare you to!

Anyway. Here is the email:

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.
Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?" And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.
And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14. So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.
God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan then brought forth deep fried fish andchicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained moreweight and his cholesterol went through the roof.
God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."
God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.
Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.
God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburgers! Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied,"Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.
God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery. Then Satan created HMO's.

"But I'm back again," said Nora...

....with a monumental crash!!!

That is the final line of one of my favorite books from when I was a kid (Noisy Nora for those interested).

Well... I finally have my computer back! Woo-Hoo!!! These last few weeks have been a whirl wind. Our first week in our new home CJ was sick--REALLY SICK. The first couple of days he was vomiting horribly and was constantly becoming feverish. Then as we were gaining controll over that he began coughing really badly and he was battling congestion. Those two things together made it so that he was almost always struggling to breath and a couple of times we were afraid he wouldn't be able to breath at all. It also interfered with nursing and sleeping and he was vomiting a lot again, but this time it was because of how much he was choking just to try and breath. When we called the doctor we were told to give him baby tylenol with a decongestant and cough suppressant. That helped with the cough and cold, but then my baby started getting hives all over his body (it began feeling like some kind of sick joke--I was so near tears all of the time). We think that he is allergic to the red #40 dye found in the medicine. The hives were HUGE and all over his face and legs, arms, torso.... well, EVERYWHERE!!! This time the doctor was a little more worried and said that we needed to get him some dye-free benedryl. Anyway. Long story short: we then were giving my baby dye-free benedryl, cough suppressant and spraying saline sollution up his nose for the rest of the nightmare. Luckily enough this is all well past us now.
Today we went for CJ's 4 month doctor appointment and he is doing really well still. My doctor is still rather impressed with Caio's strength and activity levels. The doctor asked if CJ rolled over any more since the 2 month appointment. He has only done it one more time (from front to back, this time, in our new home). He seemed so scared afterward that he got really upset if we put him on his belly anymore. Before this we had been giving him tummy time almost everyday and he was scooting across the floor. Oh, Well! I guess we'll just be a little patient.
We still have more unpacking to do. Sunday is my birthday and my family is coming over to celebrate with us on Saturday so I have to try and get things ready so that I can feel all spiffy when they come to "check out my new 'pad'" and stuff. ;-) Also, Marcio is taking me to the ballet Friday night as his special present to me. I really can't wait!
Well, I really want to write so much more. I am so excited to be back online, but it is past my bedtime and my husband has fallen asleep on the floor next to me waiting for me to get up and go to bed, so I guess it is time to say goodnight.

Moving: Day 4

We packed a lot today. I was able to help my sister out and keep an eye on her children again while she went out. My husband did a ton of dishes and most of the work and my baby was doing a little better, but he is still a bit more klingy than usual. He is an absolute doll, though.
Tonight I left for Le Leche League an hour late and therefore missed it altogether. I felt so bad. I love Le Leche League and I know I won't be able to attend next month. I think I should subscribe to the magazine or something, just so I can get a more regular fix.
Anyway, since LLL was canceled, my husband and I had time for a special date tonight. We had take out from a great Mexican food place and watched the newest version of Pride and Prejudice. I think I like the A&E version better, but this one still had its merits.
Tomorrow is the last day for packing. Marcio is going to go to a LAN party with some coworkers (at my urging) and my sister is coming over to help me finish packing. I hate this part, where my home really stops looking like my home. One more real day of living here and then I will be gone forever. Unfortunately, I don't know how soon I will have internet access in my new place, so it may be a while (i.e. a few days, I'm sure) before I can get things up to date on this blog.
Well, goodnight!

Moving: Day 3

My baby was a little sick today. All he wanted was to nurse and sleep and be held all day and I had more packing to do. Thankfully, my little brother Andrew (A.J.) had the day off of work and was here to help me out. We got a lot of stuff ready and out to my new place. Things are coming more and more together, so I'm trying to count all of my blessings here. I just felt bad for everything Caio is dealing with; he is really hating the time I am spending working on the move all of the time.
My husband got home today and practically crashed. He is so sick and it looks like it is what I just got over (I told him not to kiss me while I was sick). Anyway, he is going to have to stay home tomorrow and get better. We only have tomorrow and Friday to work on getting ready for Saturday morning's move, so I guess I am going to have to fit packing in with taking care of my two sick men. It's a good thing I love them both so much, otherwise it wouldn't be nearly as worth it.

Moving: Day 2

So... I missed half of my day today waiting for the milk man! Yesterday, in preparation for the upcoming move, I called to have my dairy service moved to my new home (yes, we have our milk delivered once a week because my husband wants to try the whole organic thing) and they said that it would be delivered there next week and here (for the last time) today. Anyway, today I went to get my milk and it wasn't there! I called to see what happened and they told me that they accidentally said I had already moved even though the computer had the note saying that I was moving at the end of this week. Then they told me that they would send someone over with our milk and juice right away. Well, 6 hours later they finally came by with my order. I missed our play group and a lot of packing time watching the door for my milk to show up. Well... At least it is really good milk and juice! I was very happy when it finally was here.

I also told my sister that I would watch her kids today. She wasn't going to ask me to, but I found out that she was going to go out of her way for someone else to watch them and I told her that I would be more than happy to help her out. But just before she left, her son, Collin, came in with a bleach pen in one hand and talking to his sisters and brother. He looked up and saw me looking at him and said (with a huge smile on his face), "This burns!" I was confused and said, "What burns?" "The pen," he said matter of factly. "You mean, the pen is burning your hand?" I said, feeling more and more panicky. "Yeah!" I just about freaked out! I said, "Collin, that's bleach!" "I know, it's a bleach pen." "There is a chemical in that pen that burns you when it touches you! Go wash your hands!" If he weren't so smart most of the time I would probably write something here like: "Cute as a button, but dumb as a rock!"
Good thing I love the kid! :-D

Moving: Day 1

I was sick over the weekend, but today I am doing much better. Saturday I bought 3 beautiful houseplants and 3 equally beautiful planters for my new home. We took all the pictures over and set up the plants and hung the pictures. My mother-in-law was so excited.
This morning my husband told me it was time to start packing our things for the new place. He wants to start taking things there today. I am working on everything, but I am feeling a little overwhelmed.
I keep wondering how my baby is going to do with the new environment or if he will notice very much of a change at all. He is such a good kid! I love the way he gets so happy when I look at him. He never seems to be as happy as when he knows I am watching him play. It makes me feel so wonderful all over.
Anyway. I guess I have to get back to packing and moving. I think I hate this week already.
Wish me luck!

Sorry for taking so long

I feel bad for not writing for a while now. I have been so caught up in feeling great and having so much fun with my beautiful baby boy. Today CJ is exactly 3 months old. (This is the birth announcement that Tammi made).

I have been so excited and over-joyed that CJ is now playing with things. He has successfully taken things with one hand and then moved them to the other hand (WOW!). He also (today actually) began reaching for things that hang over his head on his toys. He has shaken his own rattle and he laughs and giggles at almost anybody who pays the slightest attention to him. It is SO GREAT! I must say, I never thought I would find all of this nearly as fascinating as I do now.

Another big piece of important news is that we are moving away. It is only about thirty to fourty minutes drive from where we are now, but I am not really looking forward to this. I know that it is for the best of our family, but I don't really like change very much (good or bad) and this is a definite change. We will be in our new home by the end of next week (wish me luck).

It is really late tonight and I feel like I am coming down with something, so I think I better call this the end and try not to neglect my blog in the future. I already have some pictures that we took a month ago that we need to put on here, so stay tuned for more irresistable cuteness. Also, Thanks to all who are still checking in.

WOW!!!

Today was C.J.'s 2 month appointment with his doctor. I cannot believe he was born exactly 2 months ago today. In a lot of ways it seems like it has been longer, but in so many other ways it seems like he was born just a couple of days ago. While I was waiting for the doctor to come into the room I layed my baby boy on the table and started to play with him. Suddenly he looked away and started to stretch funny and then (with a little effort) he rolled over onto his tummy! I was so excited and shocked that I literally started to jump up and down and shout "yeah!" over and over again while clapping my hands. I hurried and turned him over and yelled, "Do it again! Do it again!" (I know how cheesy this all is, but I am a first time mom, so you have to give me some credit). Then the doctor walked in to view the remnants of this display of ecstasy. I was even too excited to be embarrassed.
If that wasn't enough, later tonight I was holding him in a sitting possition when I noticed that he wasn't leaning on my hands for support so I let go and *Woo-Hoo* he held himself up for a good 30+ seconds (long enough for me to call DH into the room for him to see it happening for a few seconds)!
Today has been so amazing for me! I feel bad about his shot and everyhting, but I have been so happy about the rest of it that (for this proud mom, anyway) it by far surpasses all of the difficulties.

C.J. and the Big Day (Sunday)

Sunday morning went really well. CJ took his bath and got all ready for his big day with a smile on his face (most of the time).
We took lots of pictures just because he was being so darn cute. (We were laughing so hard every time he made a new face).
Despite the worries expressed by some of my family, things went really great all day. CJ didn't even fuss during the blessing and he slept a lot all afternoon (I didn't find out until closer to midnight that he was coming down with the flu).
All day everyone kept going on and on about his blessing outfit. I was so happy. I love looking at my baby boy! He always brings such joy to my heart.

I still want to get some professional pictures of him taken in this outfit, but these will have to do for now.
What can I say? Life is just good right now! ;-)

Blessing My Baby

I am getting so excited for Sunday (technically tomorrow, although this is still Friday night for me... it is 1:49 AM and I just tucked my baby and my baby's daddy in bed). We are going to be blessing our first baby boy in Sacrament meeting. Today I went out with my mother-in-law and purchased the absolute cutest baby tuxedo for the occasion. I have been looking forward to buying those kinds of things for him ever since I found out that I was having a boy.
We found the tux (I wish I could have purchased about 3 other formals along with it, but this was the best of the best) and then we asked if they had shoes to go with it. The closest thing they had was about twice the size of his little foot. Then we went to another store to look for shoes and the closest thing they had was little white baby booties, so we bought those. Then as we were about to leave the mall, I saw a Payless Shoestore and I decided to give them a try.
*Tah-Dum!!!* BINGO *cheering and applause*
I was so excited I could hardly contain myself. Tomorrow we are going to try to get some pictures of C.J. showing off his new threads. Last time we went to get pictures of him, he cried every time we put him down. We'll see if he is a little less clingy now.
I have had so many people trying to talk me out of having the blessing day be this Sunday; they are saying that it will be too much or that I won't be able to handle everything because I am still recovering from the surgery and everything or that I am not going to be able to enjoy everybody being there. I even have had a family member offer not to come at all "out of respect for [me] and [my] feelings." I just wish that everybody would trust me to make my own decisions about what I want and can handle. I am still recovering, but I feel like I can handle this thing. I am a pretty layed back person (most of the time) and I am not worried about everything going "perfectly" or being the "perfect" hostess (I know my limits and I know I need to take care of myself enough so that I can be a good mother and wife). I also do really well around people and I feel like it is good for me to be socializing right now instead of feeling sorry for myself. And I really prefer to have my whole family together to support the three of us. Anyway, I guess I don't want to try justifying myself to myself any more.
Suffice it to say that I can't wait to show off the new love of my life.
;-)