Sunday, January 24, 2010

One Year Older & Wiser Too

60 Reasons Why I Love My Mom...

1. She gave birth to me...without an epidural
2. She's a note writer. In elementary school, I'd have a note in my lunch everyday. I've saved them all.
3. She's honest with me.
4. She stands up for me.
5. She introduced me to wedding cakes.
6. She's spiritual.
7. She's sympathetic.
8. She's creative.
9. She always went on my field trips with me.
10. When I've done something difficult, she tells me I'm her hero.
11. She pushed through and walked 39 miles in 2 days, even though she wanted to give up.
12. She belongs on Jeopardy.
13. She would let me stay home from school, even though I think she knew my stomach really didn't hurt.
14. We have the same initials.
15. She loves to sew. The Lime has so many cool things that she's made. I grew up the same way. Last thing she sewed for me...my wedding dress.
16. She's given me permission to lie.
17. She gives great talks.
18. She loves traditions.
19. She can tell when there's something wrong with me.
20. She can pull off short hair. In fact, I don't know what it would be like to see her with long hair.
21. She loves Disneyland.
22. She wants to stay in California so she's close to "her girls".
23. I'm her little Chickadee.
24. She cut my bangs for me, up until I was in high school.
25. She has soft skin.
26. She loves her grand kids.
27. She brought me Jamba Juice while I was in the hospital.
28. I can call her if I need something and she'll drop everything to help me.
29. She lets me go to craft shows with her.
30. She's the reason why I love Christmas so much.
31. She always went to Girls Camp with me.
32. She likes the movie Billy Madison.
33. She likes to play games.
34. She taught me how to make the best homemade macaroni & cheese.
35. She still makes a sign for us on our birthdays.
36. She got a job to support our family, when my dad lost his.
37. She let me stay under her insurance several months after I was married.
38. She pushed me to go to Culinary School. I'm glad she did.
39. I learned how to write a check at a young age, by watching her.
40. She took my siblings and I to see the Olympic torch when it went through our city, in 1992.
41. She loves weddings just as much as I do.
42. She always tells me she loves me at the end of our phone conversations.
43. My first encounter with a General Authority was because of her. She literally pushed me to shake his hand.
44. She passed on good pregnancy genes. No morning sickness or stretch marks.
45. She always let me make my own decisions but would let me know that it wasn't the best decision.
46. She makes the best potato salad.
47. She let me learn how to drive in her new car.
48. She's supportive.
49. We can't stay mad at each other.
50. She gets excited about things. The day LaVor & I got engaged, she kept calling me to see how things were going. I thought it was odd but she was so anxious to know if he had popped the question.
51. She isn't afraid to speak her mind.
52. She answers her phone in Relief Society for me.
53. She worries about all of us, even though we're "grown adults".
54. She can see something and say, "oh! I can make that!"
55. She makes dinners for us that she can't eat.
56. She sends e-mails to The Lime.
57. She's understanding.
58. She went to all of my baby showers and insisted on bringing a gift to each one.
59. She loves me.
60. She's my mom.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

We Won The Lottery!

Or at least that's how I feel because we're so darn lucky to have The Lime with us.

I can't look at him for too long without starting to cry. He's such a sweetheart and we're eternally grateful that he was chosen to be part of our little family. We both can't seem to give him enough kisses or tell him how much we love him.

born: 1/18/10
11:05 a.m.
8 lbs 8 oz
21 inches long
huge feet


Saturday, January 16, 2010

Three Steps Closer

I was hoping The Lime would stay put until all of the showers were over and he cooperated! Hopefully it's a sign of what he'll be like on the outside...obedient :o)

A dear friend from church hosted the last shower this morning. I was actually surprised so many people came! I know Saturdays are hard to give up and I don't feel like the most "popular" person in my ward (I tend to keep to myself) but I appreciated all of the guests coming to support me.

We enjoyed a delicious brunch (I got to bring a plate home...yippee!) and we played such a fun name game. We went around the room and had to think of a name that coordinated with each letter of the alphabet. My name for Q...Quasi :o)

All of the gifts are sorted and either in the dryer, washer or floor. The Lime will be one stylish dude that is slowly taking over our house.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Two Steps Closer

I hate it when I "remind" myself of something and 2 seconds later, it's forgotten.

As I was sitting in traffic last night, freaking out about being late to my baby shower, I remembered that I needed to grab my camera on my way out the door, after brushing my teeth. My reminder didn't work.

LaVor's family put on a great shower for us! Lots of fun games (apparently I need to study up on my nursery rhymes, I'm not full of hot air and my hospital bill is going to be 100 grand...yikes!) and catching up with friends! I feel like now we are "officially" (physically) ready for The Lime because he has a place to hang out (in his new "little lamb" seat...it even has lamb ears!), we got a diaper bag, tons of cute outfits, his own pair of Converse (I almost peed in my pants, they're so cute!), oodles of diapers, a couple teething toys...I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff.

Another great night with wonderful ladies!

Side note: Had my last "regular" appointment today and nothing's happening. I did almost cry while waiting for the Midwife, thinking about this entire process and how fast, yet slow, it's gone. A co-worker and I were talking today and I shared with her how I was sad this morning, thinking that it won't be "me & him" soon. I'm anxious to carry him in my arms but I've been able to have him all to myself for so long and now I'll have to share.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

One Step Closer

My mom and sisters busted their buns and put on a wonderful baby shower for The Lime and me.

It was A's themed and they went all out with green, yellow and baseballs.

It was a great day spent with with friends and family, yummy food, fun games (you survived, Kari!), and lots of neat gifts.

Does it make me more excited for The Lime? Yes.

Do I feel more ready? No.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

A Sweet Ending

What was sweet, you ask?

*College football is over...hallelujah! (There will be an even bigger hallelujah when the Super Bowl is behind us)

*Alabama won (I root for anyone that plays against Texas, being a Texas A&M fan...don't think though that I'm a football fan, because I'm not)

*Peach cobbler for dessert


*This babe

21 Questions...Or Close To It


My nephew and I are talking about The Lime. He's asking lots of questions...will The Lime have a kitchen? When will he be a kitchen boy? When is he coming out? How big is he? Why is your tummy so big? What are these?

The last question came out when he grabbed my boob.

I actually have a question that's been bothering me for a while.

Nail salons give me the creeps. Hence why I've never gotten a pedicure and only 2 manicures in my lifetime.

This leads to my question of: What sanitizing takes places with the nail polish that is used during a pedicure or manicure? As far as I'm concerned, none. Does this freak anyone else out? The thought of sharing nail polish with complete strangers and their nails? Why is the sanitizing of the instruments such a big deal but you never hear anything about that shade of red? Yuck.