In a perfect world I would be able to do it all. I would be skinny in the right places and have curves in the right places. I would be able to function on little to no sleep and not be cranky about it. I would not only have dinner on the table waiting when my husband wants it, but also breakfast and lunch. I would have an abundant amount of energy to play with my kids at any moment during the day. I would never get frustrated, angry, or emotional. The house would, of course, be spotless. My hair would always be fixed, with not a strand out of place. My makeup would always >look flawless. I would be able to be in multiple places at the same time (playing at the park with Tanner while at home so Brennan can nap). I would be able to hang out with my friends, staying up all night and not "feel" it the next day.
But we do not live in a perfect world. Here I sit with my postpartum body, tired, as always, even though I got a good amount last night. Here I am surrounded by toys that should have been picked up, dinner not even close to ready, the rugs need vacuuming, and the floor seems to regenerate crumbs the moment I stop sweeping. And yet again, I had to make the choice of who to leave crying because I can only comfort one of the boys at a time. I miss hanging out with my friends but when I do, I feel guilty for not being with my family.
Now, on to the thankful part. I am so grateful for my husband. He is my support system and I could not live without him. I am so blessed to have my sweet boys. They are both just so precious. They bring joy to me everyday. I have an awesome extended family, who are always there to help and my close friends have moved from being friends to being family. With this post, I just needed to get some things off my chest. Thanks for letting me vent!!!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The first 5/6 weeks
Brennan is almost 6 weeks old!!! The time has flown by......here's what's been happening in the Meroney household.
Tanner is very sweet to his "dede" (baby). He gives him kisses all of the time. He even cries when Brennan is really upset and crying-which is not very often (YAY!!) When I pick him up from school, the first thing he says is "dede" if the baby is not with me. It took Tanner a few weeks to get adjusted to having a new baby in the house. The first week while I had help from the grandmothers, Tanner basically ignored me. That really made me sad, but it passed quickly. Once it was just the 3 of us (since Bobby was back at work), Tanner became extremely clingy and whiny! He was also teething and running a fever, so.......that was a tough week. But after that week, he has been back to his little silly self! :) Speaking of silly self-Tanner now plays pretend and imitates almost every thing we do! It's really cute! His vocab is picking up and it seems as if he learns a new word everyday! He is still doing great at school and we decided to sign him up for summer school. It runs for the last 3 weeks in July and he will go Mon-Thurs! They are focusing on science experiments and I think he will LOVE it! Tanner has started to test his boundaries with us, so we have started using time-out for discipline. Bobby and I do not believe in spanking, so hopefully time-out will continue to be effective.
Brennan is such a good baby. He has a really easy temperament and doesn't cry much. When he does cry, he is easily soothed! Hooray!!! He has been socially smiling for a week or more, but I refused to believe it at first. Now, there's no denying it! He gives Tanner huge smiles when they "play" on the floor! He is starting to do a longer stretch through the night. We moved him into his own room when he was 3 weeks old. I sleep so much better without hearing all of his sounds. He sleeps better when he is swaddled and thanks to my friend Jamie, he has some swaddling sacks! He is on all formula because again with him, I did not make enough milk. With Tanner I supplemented and nursed him for 6 months. We spent at least an hour nursing every time and then supplemented with formula. Since I have a toddler who I need to keep a constant eye on, nursing for over an hour was not possible. Plus, Brennan did not latch on well and ended up cracking my nipples-OUCH! So I decided to pump until my milk ran out and go with all formula for him. He eats every 3 to 4 hours and is taking in about 5 ounces per feeding.
Oh....Need to go-Brennan's up and ready to eat! :)
Tanner is very sweet to his "dede" (baby). He gives him kisses all of the time. He even cries when Brennan is really upset and crying-which is not very often (YAY!!) When I pick him up from school, the first thing he says is "dede" if the baby is not with me. It took Tanner a few weeks to get adjusted to having a new baby in the house. The first week while I had help from the grandmothers, Tanner basically ignored me. That really made me sad, but it passed quickly. Once it was just the 3 of us (since Bobby was back at work), Tanner became extremely clingy and whiny! He was also teething and running a fever, so.......that was a tough week. But after that week, he has been back to his little silly self! :) Speaking of silly self-Tanner now plays pretend and imitates almost every thing we do! It's really cute! His vocab is picking up and it seems as if he learns a new word everyday! He is still doing great at school and we decided to sign him up for summer school. It runs for the last 3 weeks in July and he will go Mon-Thurs! They are focusing on science experiments and I think he will LOVE it! Tanner has started to test his boundaries with us, so we have started using time-out for discipline. Bobby and I do not believe in spanking, so hopefully time-out will continue to be effective.
Brennan is such a good baby. He has a really easy temperament and doesn't cry much. When he does cry, he is easily soothed! Hooray!!! He has been socially smiling for a week or more, but I refused to believe it at first. Now, there's no denying it! He gives Tanner huge smiles when they "play" on the floor! He is starting to do a longer stretch through the night. We moved him into his own room when he was 3 weeks old. I sleep so much better without hearing all of his sounds. He sleeps better when he is swaddled and thanks to my friend Jamie, he has some swaddling sacks! He is on all formula because again with him, I did not make enough milk. With Tanner I supplemented and nursed him for 6 months. We spent at least an hour nursing every time and then supplemented with formula. Since I have a toddler who I need to keep a constant eye on, nursing for over an hour was not possible. Plus, Brennan did not latch on well and ended up cracking my nipples-OUCH! So I decided to pump until my milk ran out and go with all formula for him. He eats every 3 to 4 hours and is taking in about 5 ounces per feeding.
Oh....Need to go-Brennan's up and ready to eat! :)
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Brennan's Birthday!!!
After going to the doc's on Monday, Feb. 7th, Bobby and I decided we would choose to be induced. At the appt, I was 4-5 centimeters dilated and the doc said I may not make it to the induction date (set for Wed. Feb. 9th at 6:30 am). We called the grandparents and got prepared for our big day!! My mom was coming on Tues night to stay the night and get Tanner up and to school the next day. Bobby's parents were coming down on Wed morning. BUT........Mr. Brennan had a mind of his own! On Tues night around 5 ish I felt a really strong contraction (while I was on FB-go figure). Then another one came about 20 mins later. I was like, OK, this could really be it!!! Then another 8 mins later. I kept having random ones here and there until 5:45 when they started coming 6 mins. apart! I was caught by surprise, I thought they would come at 10 mins apart for a while, then slowly get closer together, but nope, 4-6 mins apart for an hour! So I called the midwife and she asked if I was wanting an epidural. I was like "Oh yeah!!!" She said to come up to the hospital and she would meet us there. Luckily, my mom got to our house at the same time as I was on the phone with the midwife and Bobby and I hauled off to the hospital. Even though he was driving super fast, I was so scared I would not get there in time for the epidural. (The hospital is about 25 mins away). Luckily, I made it in enough time for them to give me the epidural-YAY!!!!! It only took on one side the first time, but they took it out and fixed it. The nurse checked me after I had the epidural (around 9 at night) and said I was 9 centimeters, but that he was still sitting really high. So we decided to just have me chill out, try to take a nap, and let them know when I feel the urge to push. Well, my mom and Bobby both fell asleep, but I just couldn't nap. So at 1 am on Feb. 9th, the nurse said, I guess, I'll just check you. So she did and she said, "I see hair, get ready to push!" Boy, was I surprised. I woke up Bobby and my mom, started pushing at 1:05 and had him at 1:10!! It all happened so fast we didn't even have the cameras ready to take a pic of Bobby cutting the cord! :) There were extra nurses on hand in case I hemorrhaged again, but I did not (thank God) and they layed Brennan on me and I was smitten! He had dark curly hair and was just so cute! He weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. That night I held him all night as he slept on my chest. I couldn't really sleep, I was just so happy that he and I were both healthy! I breastfed him immediately and many times throughout the night! He even pooped 3 times the next day-Whoa!!! Kas, Bobby's parents, my mom, Tanner, and the Montini's came to visit us on Wed. We requested to go home on Thurs. and were released around noon! Then we began our life as a family of four! The next blog will be about our first few weeks as a family, but for now, this is all I have time for!! :)
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The waiting is the hardest part
Quoting one of my fav. singers-Tom Petty "the waiting is the hardest part!" So true. Here I am one day after my due date and still no baby! I am so ready to meet Mr. Brennan! Not only because I am so uncomfortable, cannot sleep, and tired of getting excited when I feel a twinge only to be let down, but because I am ready to hold my sweetie and start being family of four! Everyone keeps saying, he will come when he's ready, blah blah blah. That is of no comfort at this point! I'm trying to relax, but that is really hard to do when you are so uncomfortable. I have been having Braxton Hicks contractions since Tues, but no real ones. Ughhhh. Plus, Bobby has been "lightly" working all week, and I feel bad that he was unable to do the work he needed to do for no reason. (He has a corporate meeting in Kentucky that he did not go to) I should note that Bobby was very sweet about it and said it's not a big deal and he's not worried about missing the meeting for nothing, but I still feel bad. Hormones!
With Tanner, we were induced 2 days before his due date because I had developed pre-eclampsia. When we went in for our last check up, I was not even thinking about when he would come. I was still feeling pretty good, and sleep well, and just enjoying some me and Bobby time. I know many people who have had bad experiences with being induced, but mine was great! I liked being able to tell our family, that Thurs was the day! (My mom, MIL, and SIL were in the room with us) My doctor said that this time, we can choose to induce based on the fact that Tanner was 9 pounds and Brennan will most likely be the same. But I was really thinking he would come on his own by now. However, I am leaning more towards an induction the more time that goes by and the more discomfort I feel.
Today is the Superbowl! Today is also the birthday of two of my cousins-Sierra and Schyler. When we first found out we were due a day before the Superbowl, I was hoping for a Superbowl baby. Bobby, because of working in pizza, is NEVER off for the Superbowl. (In fact, last year, he got home during the 4th quarter) Sooooo...I was hoping we would have our baby on Superbowl Sunday so he would be off. But then he got a promotion and he is off for the day sooooooo.....then I hoped that he would be born before now! Now I am back to hoping that he will come today just so I can be more comfortable and get (at least at little bit of) sleep! On a side note, I am pulling for the Green Bay Packers over the Steelers. Nothing personal against the Steelers, but they have won too many times-Sorry Maggie and Mary Jane!
That's all of my venting for now! Hopefully my next post will be about Brennan's birth!!! :)
With Tanner, we were induced 2 days before his due date because I had developed pre-eclampsia. When we went in for our last check up, I was not even thinking about when he would come. I was still feeling pretty good, and sleep well, and just enjoying some me and Bobby time. I know many people who have had bad experiences with being induced, but mine was great! I liked being able to tell our family, that Thurs was the day! (My mom, MIL, and SIL were in the room with us) My doctor said that this time, we can choose to induce based on the fact that Tanner was 9 pounds and Brennan will most likely be the same. But I was really thinking he would come on his own by now. However, I am leaning more towards an induction the more time that goes by and the more discomfort I feel.
Today is the Superbowl! Today is also the birthday of two of my cousins-Sierra and Schyler. When we first found out we were due a day before the Superbowl, I was hoping for a Superbowl baby. Bobby, because of working in pizza, is NEVER off for the Superbowl. (In fact, last year, he got home during the 4th quarter) Sooooo...I was hoping we would have our baby on Superbowl Sunday so he would be off. But then he got a promotion and he is off for the day sooooooo.....then I hoped that he would be born before now! Now I am back to hoping that he will come today just so I can be more comfortable and get (at least at little bit of) sleep! On a side note, I am pulling for the Green Bay Packers over the Steelers. Nothing personal against the Steelers, but they have won too many times-Sorry Maggie and Mary Jane!
That's all of my venting for now! Hopefully my next post will be about Brennan's birth!!! :)
Saturday, January 29, 2011
It's been a while!!!!
Ok, first off, let me say I am sorry for slacking on the blog! I have so many things to update but have been so tired that I have not wanted to attempt it! But here goes:
*White Christmas 2010: This year was my first ever white Christmas!! We spent Christmas day in Durham at my SIL's house. We did dinner and let the kiddies play and open presents! Then on the way back to my in-laws house, it started snowing!! We spent the night there and ended up getting about 5 inches of snow. It was very pretty and Bobby and Tanner loved playing in it. I usually like playing in snow, but being 8 mths preggers doesn't mix well with snow. The snow also gave us a chance to test out our new 4 wheel drive SUV. Bobby bought us a Honda Pilot and surprised me with it in the driveway 2 days before Christmas. I LOVE it!!!!!!!
* Preschool: Tanner started preschool in Jan. We wanted to get him adjusted before Brennan came and we were lucky enough to get a spot in the school of our choice! He goes on 3 days a week from 9-12. He did well the first week, was off the whole second week because of snow, then had a little trouble getting back into the swing of things the next week. He cried every morning I dropped him off, but only for a few mins. It's hard to leave when he's crying, but I know that he really enjoys his time there (and I enjoy getting things done around the house while he's there). They have Spanish and Kindermusic once a week and do an art project every day! He loves painting and playing in the activity room! He even has a "girlfriend" who waits for him and holds his hand to lead him where they are going. :)
*Baby Brennan: As mentioned above, we have picked out a first name for the baby! I pretty much knew this was his name, but Bobby wanted to wait and see if any names jumped out at him. We still do not have a middle name-I am leaving that up to Bobby soooooooo who knows when it will be decided. The office is finally all moved downstairs and I must say-Bobby did a great job on it!! We are in the process of setting up Brennan's room and should be done by this weekend. (Nothing like leaving it to the last minute) I have washed all of the newborn clothes and have packed our hospital bag. I made up some freezer meals and got my hair and Tanner's cut. I feel very ready to meet him, but I know he will come when he's ready.
*My grandfather (Pepe): Last Tuesday, my Pepe passed away. We knew it was only a matter of time because he had cancer. The Friday before that, Tanner and I went to visit him. We almost didn't go because I had a stomach virus a few days before that and I didn't want to make Pepe sick. Luckily, I was over it and Pep did not get it. We went to see him and I am so glad that we did, I just had a feeling that if I didn't go, I would regret it. Pepe did not seem to suffer for too long in the end and I know he wouldn't have wanted to be alive in a vegetative state. He is now with my Vovo and in peace.
*Tanner: My big boy is growing up so fast!!! His talking is coming along, he repeats us quite a bit. He loves saying "Ut-oh" when he "drops" his food on the floor when he's done eating. He also says "More" when he wants more to eat and boy, does he love to eat! He loves to make animal sounds and even act like a horse by jumping when he's on all fours. He really likes to rock on the motorcycle that Pepe made for him. He likes to dance and sing to Good Charlotte's new album. He knows most of his body parts and will point to them when we say them. He loves to watch videos on the computer of himself and the fish ones from when we went the Baltimore Aquarium. He LOVED sledding in the snow this year. He is learning how to use a fork and does pretty well, but he still eats with his hands too! He still likes to help clean up-he sings the clean up song while he puts away his toys. Every night, he puts his clothes in his hamper. He helps me do the laundry by taking the clothes out of the dryer. He wants to walk to and from the car like a big boy now by holding our hands. When he goes to school, he wears his book bag and it's just too cute! I can picture him going to Kindergarten with his book bag and that makes me teary!
Ok, enough of the updates for now. Time for this preggo to go nite nite!!! :)
*White Christmas 2010: This year was my first ever white Christmas!! We spent Christmas day in Durham at my SIL's house. We did dinner and let the kiddies play and open presents! Then on the way back to my in-laws house, it started snowing!! We spent the night there and ended up getting about 5 inches of snow. It was very pretty and Bobby and Tanner loved playing in it. I usually like playing in snow, but being 8 mths preggers doesn't mix well with snow. The snow also gave us a chance to test out our new 4 wheel drive SUV. Bobby bought us a Honda Pilot and surprised me with it in the driveway 2 days before Christmas. I LOVE it!!!!!!!
* Preschool: Tanner started preschool in Jan. We wanted to get him adjusted before Brennan came and we were lucky enough to get a spot in the school of our choice! He goes on 3 days a week from 9-12. He did well the first week, was off the whole second week because of snow, then had a little trouble getting back into the swing of things the next week. He cried every morning I dropped him off, but only for a few mins. It's hard to leave when he's crying, but I know that he really enjoys his time there (and I enjoy getting things done around the house while he's there). They have Spanish and Kindermusic once a week and do an art project every day! He loves painting and playing in the activity room! He even has a "girlfriend" who waits for him and holds his hand to lead him where they are going. :)
*Baby Brennan: As mentioned above, we have picked out a first name for the baby! I pretty much knew this was his name, but Bobby wanted to wait and see if any names jumped out at him. We still do not have a middle name-I am leaving that up to Bobby soooooooo who knows when it will be decided. The office is finally all moved downstairs and I must say-Bobby did a great job on it!! We are in the process of setting up Brennan's room and should be done by this weekend. (Nothing like leaving it to the last minute) I have washed all of the newborn clothes and have packed our hospital bag. I made up some freezer meals and got my hair and Tanner's cut. I feel very ready to meet him, but I know he will come when he's ready.
*My grandfather (Pepe): Last Tuesday, my Pepe passed away. We knew it was only a matter of time because he had cancer. The Friday before that, Tanner and I went to visit him. We almost didn't go because I had a stomach virus a few days before that and I didn't want to make Pepe sick. Luckily, I was over it and Pep did not get it. We went to see him and I am so glad that we did, I just had a feeling that if I didn't go, I would regret it. Pepe did not seem to suffer for too long in the end and I know he wouldn't have wanted to be alive in a vegetative state. He is now with my Vovo and in peace.
*Tanner: My big boy is growing up so fast!!! His talking is coming along, he repeats us quite a bit. He loves saying "Ut-oh" when he "drops" his food on the floor when he's done eating. He also says "More" when he wants more to eat and boy, does he love to eat! He loves to make animal sounds and even act like a horse by jumping when he's on all fours. He really likes to rock on the motorcycle that Pepe made for him. He likes to dance and sing to Good Charlotte's new album. He knows most of his body parts and will point to them when we say them. He loves to watch videos on the computer of himself and the fish ones from when we went the Baltimore Aquarium. He LOVED sledding in the snow this year. He is learning how to use a fork and does pretty well, but he still eats with his hands too! He still likes to help clean up-he sings the clean up song while he puts away his toys. Every night, he puts his clothes in his hamper. He helps me do the laundry by taking the clothes out of the dryer. He wants to walk to and from the car like a big boy now by holding our hands. When he goes to school, he wears his book bag and it's just too cute! I can picture him going to Kindergarten with his book bag and that makes me teary!
Ok, enough of the updates for now. Time for this preggo to go nite nite!!! :)
Friday, November 5, 2010
Feeling the spirit
Maybe it's because I'm preggers and "nesting" but I am already feeling the Christmas spirit! Today I went to the mall with Tanner for a play date with my mommies group. The mall workers had already put up the Christmas decorations and we stopped by to have a look. Tanner liked the lights on the trees, but his favorite part was a moving bear playing the symbols. It's neat seeing him get so excited about "simple" things like Christmas lights! I have decided that we are going to decorate the outside of our house this year for the first time! We have a small pine tree in the front yard that I am going to put lights on, and who knows, maybe I'll do the bushes too. I hope to take Tanner somewhere to see Christmas lights, but I haven't decided where yet. He won't be able to see them from the car, so we'll have to go to a specific place that we can walk through or ride in a carriage through. And yes, I have already started listening to Christmas music! :)
Not only do I love the lights and music of Christmas, I love the family aspect of it too. Even though I am an only child, I have a huge extended family. My family is very close and we get together for almost every holiday. What can I say, we like to party! Hehe!!! I love the chaos, laughter, hugs, and delicious food that go along with spending holidays with family. Bobby and I are lucky that we live close enough to family to be able to spend holidays with them. I have really been missing my family lately and am excited to see them very soon. (Chalk it up to the preggo hormones or the fact that I have an awesome family-you decide)
NESTING-I have been in full on baby prep mode for a few weeks! I have been getting things together for his nursery. I bought a rug with his colors and a lamp from Target to go with it. On the lamp, I painted elephants in light blue. I have been stealing toys from Tanner's toy boxes for Baby Brother. (Most of them, Tanner does not play with anymore, so he's not really missing them) I have started doing a scrapbook for him. At my family baby shower for Tanner, my aunt had everyone bring an 8 by 8 scrapbook page for an album for Tanner. It was one of my favorite things that Tanner got! I loved putting in the pictures to go along with every one's page and there was extra pages that I made for him! I am going to ask my family and friends to make a page for this baby soon (after we decide on his name) :)
Since my last blog was all about Tanner, there are only a few things to update with him. He has started to clean up his toys when asked. He loves putting his toys in the toy box and hearing us clap, then he claps for himself. This is a trend that I hope continues for a loooooooooong time!! :) He has been trying to repeat what we say at times. Ex-Thurs, we went to play with his friend Emma and as we were getting our coats on, I said "Do you want to see Emma?" He said "Memma." He still speaks in "baby" mostly, but I'm sure that just like with taking his first steps-he's able to now, but he will do it when he's good and ready. Yet another thing that makes him, him! And we love it!!!! :)
Not only do I love the lights and music of Christmas, I love the family aspect of it too. Even though I am an only child, I have a huge extended family. My family is very close and we get together for almost every holiday. What can I say, we like to party! Hehe!!! I love the chaos, laughter, hugs, and delicious food that go along with spending holidays with family. Bobby and I are lucky that we live close enough to family to be able to spend holidays with them. I have really been missing my family lately and am excited to see them very soon. (Chalk it up to the preggo hormones or the fact that I have an awesome family-you decide)
NESTING-I have been in full on baby prep mode for a few weeks! I have been getting things together for his nursery. I bought a rug with his colors and a lamp from Target to go with it. On the lamp, I painted elephants in light blue. I have been stealing toys from Tanner's toy boxes for Baby Brother. (Most of them, Tanner does not play with anymore, so he's not really missing them) I have started doing a scrapbook for him. At my family baby shower for Tanner, my aunt had everyone bring an 8 by 8 scrapbook page for an album for Tanner. It was one of my favorite things that Tanner got! I loved putting in the pictures to go along with every one's page and there was extra pages that I made for him! I am going to ask my family and friends to make a page for this baby soon (after we decide on his name) :)
Since my last blog was all about Tanner, there are only a few things to update with him. He has started to clean up his toys when asked. He loves putting his toys in the toy box and hearing us clap, then he claps for himself. This is a trend that I hope continues for a loooooooooong time!! :) He has been trying to repeat what we say at times. Ex-Thurs, we went to play with his friend Emma and as we were getting our coats on, I said "Do you want to see Emma?" He said "Memma." He still speaks in "baby" mostly, but I'm sure that just like with taking his first steps-he's able to now, but he will do it when he's good and ready. Yet another thing that makes him, him! And we love it!!!! :)
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Tanner's world
Tanner is at such a fun age right now! He is 15 months and discovering the world around him. He gets really excited when we clean. All we have to say is "Vacuum" or get out the broom and the happy squeals start flowing! As we are cleaning, he is running to and fro talking and squealing. It sure makes cleaning a lot more fun for Mommy!! :) He likes pointing at the big trucks as we drive by them in the car. He says "dat" and points. Then when I say "Did you see the big truck?" He chuckles! When we are outside, he loves finding airplanes in the sky. He tries to chase after them, so silly!!
When Daddy comes with us to a store, we will let him walk around instead of being in the cart. He thinks he's big stuff then! He puffs out his chest and puts his hand at his hips and takes off! (We only do this when Daddy is with us because he is a wild man and will not go where we direct him. This way, one person can shop and the other is the Tanner Wrangler) :) Speaking of the stores, he now loves to point out the pumpkins! Grammie bought him one at the Farmer's Market, after walking to every pumpkin stand and touching them. He has also started to notice the Christmas trees/lights are popping up in the stores. Those get him excited too. Christmas will be fun for him (and us) this year!!!
Tanner has also started to dance! He bends at the waist, puts his arms straight out, and bobs up and down. Sometimes he does this to music, other times, he's just showing that he is happy with the situation he's in (at the park, Vovo feeding him donuts, at Grammie's, etc.)
We took Tanner to the zoo last week. It was really fun! He liked the animals (especially the ones that were up close), but he really liked the statues of the animals! He also enjoyed climbing up and down the steps in the aquarium part. As a family, we went on our first Merry-Go-Round ride. I was afraid that he would be scared, but he wasn't. He smiled as we were riding.
Tanner had a play date with my friend Jamie and her 5 week old baby, Caroline, this week. Jamie and Caroline came as Tanner was napping so that us mommies could catch up. When he woke up, I sat with him on my lap and Jamie held Caroline on her lap. Tanner "chatted" with Caroline and gave her lots of smiles! I am happy to see that he is happy being around little babies. Even when she cried, he just looked at her, he didn't get upset or start crying too!
Speaking of little babies....Baby boy 2 is kicking up a storm in my belly. I love feeling those!! I have decided on a theme for his nursery....elephants! Ok, I know, it's still in the jungle category, but I couldn't help it! The colors are light blue, dark blue, and brown. I have only bought a few things so far, but I am enjoying looking around and finding great deals! Still no name for him, Bobby doesn't want to rush into it. I, however, want him to have a name soon. I feel like it gives him an identity. Plus, then we talk about him, I don't have to say Baby Boy 2, or second baby-I mean who wants to be known as that????
Guess that's all for now! :)
When Daddy comes with us to a store, we will let him walk around instead of being in the cart. He thinks he's big stuff then! He puffs out his chest and puts his hand at his hips and takes off! (We only do this when Daddy is with us because he is a wild man and will not go where we direct him. This way, one person can shop and the other is the Tanner Wrangler) :) Speaking of the stores, he now loves to point out the pumpkins! Grammie bought him one at the Farmer's Market, after walking to every pumpkin stand and touching them. He has also started to notice the Christmas trees/lights are popping up in the stores. Those get him excited too. Christmas will be fun for him (and us) this year!!!
Tanner has also started to dance! He bends at the waist, puts his arms straight out, and bobs up and down. Sometimes he does this to music, other times, he's just showing that he is happy with the situation he's in (at the park, Vovo feeding him donuts, at Grammie's, etc.)
We took Tanner to the zoo last week. It was really fun! He liked the animals (especially the ones that were up close), but he really liked the statues of the animals! He also enjoyed climbing up and down the steps in the aquarium part. As a family, we went on our first Merry-Go-Round ride. I was afraid that he would be scared, but he wasn't. He smiled as we were riding.
Tanner had a play date with my friend Jamie and her 5 week old baby, Caroline, this week. Jamie and Caroline came as Tanner was napping so that us mommies could catch up. When he woke up, I sat with him on my lap and Jamie held Caroline on her lap. Tanner "chatted" with Caroline and gave her lots of smiles! I am happy to see that he is happy being around little babies. Even when she cried, he just looked at her, he didn't get upset or start crying too!
Speaking of little babies....Baby boy 2 is kicking up a storm in my belly. I love feeling those!! I have decided on a theme for his nursery....elephants! Ok, I know, it's still in the jungle category, but I couldn't help it! The colors are light blue, dark blue, and brown. I have only bought a few things so far, but I am enjoying looking around and finding great deals! Still no name for him, Bobby doesn't want to rush into it. I, however, want him to have a name soon. I feel like it gives him an identity. Plus, then we talk about him, I don't have to say Baby Boy 2, or second baby-I mean who wants to be known as that????
Guess that's all for now! :)
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