So just now I heard Grace over the monitor. The Queen of the Universe had awoken from her beauty nap. I go in to find a horrific sight...
NAKED BABY!!! AHHHH!
I have dreaded this day for a long time. It is the stuff of legends and nightmares. The day your child figures out how to remove their own diaper. Yes, my friends, today was that day.
It has begun. NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Up to Speed
Let me bring you up to speed. I know nothing. You are now up to speed.
Grace turned 1 on July 9. It's been an amazing year filled with growth, learning, and more love than I ever knew could exist. Grace has grown from a tiny ball of fuzz to a tottering, babbling goofball. She has at least 8 teeth now, with some more coming in. Often, I find myself thinking she is older upstairs than she appears on the outside. I find her doing the most curious things, like sitting with a book and acting as if she's reading it.
One day I turned around and she was laying on the floor, spread eagle, just staring at the ceiling.
This month alone was filled with milestones, from starting to walk, to first pony rides, and fireworks. She also got her first kiddie pool
Her birthday was especially fun. Nobody really goes into detail about that first birthday cake. Wow!
She slept in really late this morning, which was nice. I guess tylenol has magical, potent, sleeping powers. Now she is waddling around, playing with her toys. In the little nightie we bought her, she reminds of E.T. with his beer can, in a similar nightie, bumping into things.
Happy birthday, Queen of my Universe!
Grace turned 1 on July 9. It's been an amazing year filled with growth, learning, and more love than I ever knew could exist. Grace has grown from a tiny ball of fuzz to a tottering, babbling goofball. She has at least 8 teeth now, with some more coming in. Often, I find myself thinking she is older upstairs than she appears on the outside. I find her doing the most curious things, like sitting with a book and acting as if she's reading it.
One day I turned around and she was laying on the floor, spread eagle, just staring at the ceiling.
This month alone was filled with milestones, from starting to walk, to first pony rides, and fireworks. She also got her first kiddie pool
Her birthday was especially fun. Nobody really goes into detail about that first birthday cake. Wow!
She slept in really late this morning, which was nice. I guess tylenol has magical, potent, sleeping powers. Now she is waddling around, playing with her toys. In the little nightie we bought her, she reminds of E.T. with his beer can, in a similar nightie, bumping into things.
Happy birthday, Queen of my Universe!
Monday, April 27, 2009
I Get Around
It's official. Grace is mobile. She's been crawling for a couple of weeks now, and getting faster every day. She's starting to pull up a little too, but has yet to get past pulling to her knees. She is playing with the shoes by the front door right now, which have been dumped off the shoe rack so that the shoe rack can become a convenient, makeshift baby gate to block the kitchen and rest of the house.
Now she's disappeared to the bedroom where I need to go through and declutter anyway...
We're getting ready to move.
Yup.
You read correctly. We are getting our house ready to go on the market, and have been putting offers in on houses we like, closer to SLC. Unfortunately, as twitterpated as Andy tends to get over houses, I've yet to have that magical feeling of "This is the one!"
Regardless, I've already gotten one of my friends to generously loan me a small corner of her basement for my model horse collection, cuz it's not weird at all to walk into a house loaded with plastic ponies, heh.
Okay, Grace has officially disappeared into the dark and mysterious bedroom, and I can't hear her anymore. Guess it's time to see what she's in to.
You know there's something up when it gets REALLY quiet, lol.
Oh, I did start kenalog injections last Friday, which made my ear look REALLY purple and angry.
Anyway, hope you enjoyed the quick, brief update.
Now she's disappeared to the bedroom where I need to go through and declutter anyway...
We're getting ready to move.
Yup.
You read correctly. We are getting our house ready to go on the market, and have been putting offers in on houses we like, closer to SLC. Unfortunately, as twitterpated as Andy tends to get over houses, I've yet to have that magical feeling of "This is the one!"
Regardless, I've already gotten one of my friends to generously loan me a small corner of her basement for my model horse collection, cuz it's not weird at all to walk into a house loaded with plastic ponies, heh.
Okay, Grace has officially disappeared into the dark and mysterious bedroom, and I can't hear her anymore. Guess it's time to see what she's in to.
You know there's something up when it gets REALLY quiet, lol.
Oh, I did start kenalog injections last Friday, which made my ear look REALLY purple and angry.
Anyway, hope you enjoyed the quick, brief update.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Grace and the Pearls of Tyranny
It's happened. Grace has come face to face with the Pearls of Tyranny... aka TEETH.
Andy was the first to notice them when he was giving her some medication for her RSV on Sunday. He called me over & I felt her gums. HOLY COW SHE ATE RAZORS! Andy & my friend Jazz say they can both see them coming in, but all I see is her sore little gums. I picked up some chamomilla, for teething and irritibility, and she did really well on it yesterday till Andy got home. Then she turned into a little beast.
She also started sitting up all by herself, unsupported, in the last two weeks, and she's getting really close to crawling. Heaven knows she seems to zip around the living room when we're not looking. She is phenomenally good at rolling. She sort of reminds me of Disney's Stitch when Lilo first brings him home.
I got the bandage taken off my ear last Friday & it looks GREAT! The doctor also said I can sleep on my left side as long as I wear a headband. The camo set I bought is very comfortable, so we're all set there.
I should really clean the livingroom, but erm.. Aunt Flo decided to visit for the first time since Christmas & she is being a bear, and yet it's such a nice day outside. I should probably just take some drugs, do what housework I need & whisk my daughter off to the park before she eats the James Bond movie she's got in her hands right now.
I admit Daniel Craig is yummy, but I doubt Andy would be happy to find our movie has become Grace's latest teething toy.
P.S. Happy St. Patrick's day! Maybe I should steal a little cash from hubby's account to buy us a decent Irish dinner & teach our girl all about her heritage... or at least give her some bangers & champ for supper :)
Andy was the first to notice them when he was giving her some medication for her RSV on Sunday. He called me over & I felt her gums. HOLY COW SHE ATE RAZORS! Andy & my friend Jazz say they can both see them coming in, but all I see is her sore little gums. I picked up some chamomilla, for teething and irritibility, and she did really well on it yesterday till Andy got home. Then she turned into a little beast.
She also started sitting up all by herself, unsupported, in the last two weeks, and she's getting really close to crawling. Heaven knows she seems to zip around the living room when we're not looking. She is phenomenally good at rolling. She sort of reminds me of Disney's Stitch when Lilo first brings him home.
I got the bandage taken off my ear last Friday & it looks GREAT! The doctor also said I can sleep on my left side as long as I wear a headband. The camo set I bought is very comfortable, so we're all set there.
I should really clean the livingroom, but erm.. Aunt Flo decided to visit for the first time since Christmas & she is being a bear, and yet it's such a nice day outside. I should probably just take some drugs, do what housework I need & whisk my daughter off to the park before she eats the James Bond movie she's got in her hands right now.
I admit Daniel Craig is yummy, but I doubt Andy would be happy to find our movie has become Grace's latest teething toy.
P.S. Happy St. Patrick's day! Maybe I should steal a little cash from hubby's account to buy us a decent Irish dinner & teach our girl all about her heritage... or at least give her some bangers & champ for supper :)
Friday, March 6, 2009
Post-Op Update
Just wanted to let you know that my surgery went well. I even got to see my friend Kathy before surgery. She was attending to a back surgery, but at least I got to see her. They called me back shortly after I posted yesterday morning. My anesthesiologist was hilarious, and so was the nurse that got the IV in my arm.
Surprisingly, I'm not in nearly as much pain as I thought I would be. My ear stings from time to time, but so far it hasn't been anything more painful than the keloid constantly was. We'll see how I feel after all the drugs wear off. I've only had to take 1 lortab so far, and will probably take another one before bed just to be on the safe side. No one wants to wake up screaming in sudden pain.
The doctor put a clamp over my ear. It's kinda like a porous, melted candle. I get to have it taken off next Friday. In the meanwhile, I can't sleep on my left side, and have to be exceptionally careful around the clamp. The doctor said it could pop off if I wasn't careful, and keeping pressure on the wound is the key to keep Cleatus from coming back.
Anyway, I want to express my thanks to my friends who have shown love and support. Hubby has been very supportive and taking good care of Grace, and so have friends Sam & Jazz. I'm so lucky to have them in my life.
Also, for whatever reason, Grace keeps laughing at me.
Surprisingly, I'm not in nearly as much pain as I thought I would be. My ear stings from time to time, but so far it hasn't been anything more painful than the keloid constantly was. We'll see how I feel after all the drugs wear off. I've only had to take 1 lortab so far, and will probably take another one before bed just to be on the safe side. No one wants to wake up screaming in sudden pain.
The doctor put a clamp over my ear. It's kinda like a porous, melted candle. I get to have it taken off next Friday. In the meanwhile, I can't sleep on my left side, and have to be exceptionally careful around the clamp. The doctor said it could pop off if I wasn't careful, and keeping pressure on the wound is the key to keep Cleatus from coming back.
Anyway, I want to express my thanks to my friends who have shown love and support. Hubby has been very supportive and taking good care of Grace, and so have friends Sam & Jazz. I'm so lucky to have them in my life.
Also, for whatever reason, Grace keeps laughing at me.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Bon Voyage, Cleatus!
Good morning! It's 7 in the morning & I'm sitting at the hospital on a shared computer. I'm having my keloid removed today. They told me to be here at 6:30, but we got here earlier than that, so I don't know when they'll call me back. Already I've had my finger stuck, peed in a cup, and been identified that I am, indeed, myself... as opposed to later when I may not be myself, but a more goofy version of myself thanks to copious amounts of anesthetics and other drugs. Whee!
Grace is safely asleep at home with one of my best friends, Jazz. I didn't want to disturb her schedule. She doesn't really need to be here anyway. There's not a whole lot to do. She has been sick lately, anyway, with a mild case/form of RSV. I think she's getting better. We're doing everything we can. She has remained chipper the whole time. It's suprising how many kids are here at the hospital for surgery. There was a very tiny 2 month old going in for hernia surgery, and several other kids for other procedures. It makes me grateful that Grace hasn't been in a similar situation.
Andy is sitting closeby working on the company laptop so he doesn't lose hours. At least he's here. Gotta afford the enormous surgery bill somehow, right?
So I'm just sitting here waiting. I had my hair cut super short yesterday so it stays out of the way during the procedure, and recovery. I'm looking forward to saying "Bon Voyage, Cleatus! And please don't come back"
And can I just say that I'm getting hungry? I don't like how they make you fast. I haven't had anything to drink since 11 last night, and no food either. Can I just tell you how hard it is to be a diabetic & not be allowed to drink anything? I mean I'm part camel, y'know! The thirsty part.
So I can't say anything else really. I went to bed at 1a and got up at 5a, so I'm ready for a hardcore anesthesia-induced nap.
Off to spend a few minutes with hubby.
Hope you have a great day! Can't wait to be sober again & put up some post-op pictures.
FAREWELL, CLEATUS, BANE OF MY SELF ESTEEM!
Grace is safely asleep at home with one of my best friends, Jazz. I didn't want to disturb her schedule. She doesn't really need to be here anyway. There's not a whole lot to do. She has been sick lately, anyway, with a mild case/form of RSV. I think she's getting better. We're doing everything we can. She has remained chipper the whole time. It's suprising how many kids are here at the hospital for surgery. There was a very tiny 2 month old going in for hernia surgery, and several other kids for other procedures. It makes me grateful that Grace hasn't been in a similar situation.
Andy is sitting closeby working on the company laptop so he doesn't lose hours. At least he's here. Gotta afford the enormous surgery bill somehow, right?
So I'm just sitting here waiting. I had my hair cut super short yesterday so it stays out of the way during the procedure, and recovery. I'm looking forward to saying "Bon Voyage, Cleatus! And please don't come back"
And can I just say that I'm getting hungry? I don't like how they make you fast. I haven't had anything to drink since 11 last night, and no food either. Can I just tell you how hard it is to be a diabetic & not be allowed to drink anything? I mean I'm part camel, y'know! The thirsty part.
So I can't say anything else really. I went to bed at 1a and got up at 5a, so I'm ready for a hardcore anesthesia-induced nap.
Off to spend a few minutes with hubby.
Hope you have a great day! Can't wait to be sober again & put up some post-op pictures.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Cleatus & The Slacker
So I've been lame about doing updates, cuz I felt there wasn't a whole lot to update about.
Grace turned 6 months old on Jan 9... my mom's birthday, which I completely forgot to call her for *bangs head on desk*. I'm sure I would've realized by evening what day it was. I mean, REALLY! She's my MOM for cryin' aloud.
Grace seemed to enjoy her first Christmas, and likes the baby grand daddy bought her. We are still trying to teach her to smack the keys instead of grabbing them.
Mom came & visited us for Christmas, and tried to take Grace home with her via stowaway carry-on:
At Grace's 6 month checkup, the pediatrician cleared her for baby food! We have been having a lot of fun with it. I call her my lump of clay cuz I can feed her just about anything & she doesn't care. The only things she doesn't seem to like are the meat & broth baby foods and carrots. Carrots are the only thing she makes a face at. It's not the scrunched up yucky food baby face, but she kind of looks at me with disdain "Ugh... do I HAVE to eat this, Mom?"
She also successfully rolled from her back to her tummy last Thursday. I was very happy. She figured out tummy to back in December, so the circle is complete. She also does what my husband calls a "happy dance". It's very funny and cute. I will be sure to post a video of it at the end of this post. She was also blowing raspberries pretty consistently for a while, but she seems to have stopped for now. Those were pretty funny too.
As a final note, I went to see an ear/keloid specialist yesterday to have a very ugly mass of tissue removed from the top of my left ear. I call the keloid "Cleatus", cuz it's the ugliest name I can think of (Sorry to those of you reading this blog who are named Cleatus). I saw the doctor last year for it, but the treatment he suggested was going to be too dangerous for Grace who I was pregnant with at the time. The keloid has continued it's uncontrollable growth, and I was thrilled to hear Dr. Riddle tell me "It's got to come off, hon". I was so squirrely all of yesterday evening. They are going to call me this morning to set up the surgery. Man, I can't tell you how excited I am. I've never been this stoked to go under the knife before! LOL.
Consequently, would anyone like to take care of me and the baby that day? Hubby's can't really take any more time off, and I'll be really fun hopped up on all those pain killers. I hope I get demerol again, that stuff is great! Last time I had it, I asked my hubby the same question like 12 times throughout the day. I will most likely be getting my hair cut super short again for the surgery, to help avoid getting shaved.
Grace turned 6 months old on Jan 9... my mom's birthday, which I completely forgot to call her for *bangs head on desk*. I'm sure I would've realized by evening what day it was. I mean, REALLY! She's my MOM for cryin' aloud.
Grace seemed to enjoy her first Christmas, and likes the baby grand daddy bought her. We are still trying to teach her to smack the keys instead of grabbing them.
Mom came & visited us for Christmas, and tried to take Grace home with her via stowaway carry-on:
At Grace's 6 month checkup, the pediatrician cleared her for baby food! We have been having a lot of fun with it. I call her my lump of clay cuz I can feed her just about anything & she doesn't care. The only things she doesn't seem to like are the meat & broth baby foods and carrots. Carrots are the only thing she makes a face at. It's not the scrunched up yucky food baby face, but she kind of looks at me with disdain "Ugh... do I HAVE to eat this, Mom?"
She also successfully rolled from her back to her tummy last Thursday. I was very happy. She figured out tummy to back in December, so the circle is complete. She also does what my husband calls a "happy dance". It's very funny and cute. I will be sure to post a video of it at the end of this post. She was also blowing raspberries pretty consistently for a while, but she seems to have stopped for now. Those were pretty funny too.
As a final note, I went to see an ear/keloid specialist yesterday to have a very ugly mass of tissue removed from the top of my left ear. I call the keloid "Cleatus", cuz it's the ugliest name I can think of (Sorry to those of you reading this blog who are named Cleatus). I saw the doctor last year for it, but the treatment he suggested was going to be too dangerous for Grace who I was pregnant with at the time. The keloid has continued it's uncontrollable growth, and I was thrilled to hear Dr. Riddle tell me "It's got to come off, hon". I was so squirrely all of yesterday evening. They are going to call me this morning to set up the surgery. Man, I can't tell you how excited I am. I've never been this stoked to go under the knife before! LOL.
Consequently, would anyone like to take care of me and the baby that day? Hubby's can't really take any more time off, and I'll be really fun hopped up on all those pain killers. I hope I get demerol again, that stuff is great! Last time I had it, I asked my hubby the same question like 12 times throughout the day. I will most likely be getting my hair cut super short again for the surgery, to help avoid getting shaved.