It's that time of year where we all vow to lose weight...except I don't have to do that this year! I did think I should have some New Year's Resolutions this year, just because I need to, because we need to be better people every year. Here they are, in no particular order:
(1) Give birth to a beautiful, healthy baby. Of course, my dream is to VBAC, but I would rather have a healthy baby. Yes, I will be greatly disappointed if I do not VBAC, so I'm working very hard to make that easier.
(2) Eat healthier. I've made a lot of changes over the past year, but I do have a ways to go. I eat tons of healthy food, I just love my junk food too. I need to quit sugar for good.
(3) Balance the budget. Just our little family budget, but it's a start.
(4) Get out of debt (minus my school loan). This won't be hard because we're not far from it! Yay! This is a very short term goal....will be done by mid-February.
(5) Be a better mother. Since we will be welcoming a little boy into our lives, I will be challenged with mother two children. I'm nervous about sharing my time, but I'm excited.
(6) Be a better Christian. Lead a daily devotional life. The church we go to, St. Luke's UMC in OKC, challenged everyone to this last year. I didn't make it. I would love to do a much better this year.
(7) Get organized. Really organized. I'm very unorganized. I'm ready to get organized. Now, when is that going to happen?
(8) Disconnect more. Enjoy life more. :)
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
My Baby Boy & My Big Girl
It's a boy! Of course, I knew it was a boy from the second I had a positive pregnancy test, but boy parts were confirmed by a professional on Thursday. I felt different from the beginning (much like my sister-in-law's boy pregnancy). Most people thought it was a boy. We were all right!
I must admit, I am a little nervous about having a boy. The dirt doesn't scare me. Motorcycles, skate boards, and BMX bikes don't even scare me. It's the damn frogs I'm terrified of. I pray my son will not be a frog boy. I really have a debilitating fear of frogs. I've never touched one and I'm not even sure I could do it for my son. Really. Bring on the bikes, dirt, and really just about anything else. If my son is anything like my husband, he will have at least a thousand injuries due to his stunts, but that's okay. I'm prepared for trips to the ER. I'm prepared to build a half-pipe in my back yard. I am prepared...even a little excited. But, please please please, no frogs.
I'm also torn as to the whole circumcision thing. I know many people are stuanchly for or against this. I've always had the thought my son should look like his dad. But, now, more than anything, I'm just not 100% sure I want a piece of his body removed when he's not even one day old. Regardless of what anyone says, it just does not feel normal, even though it is a completely "normal" procedure. I've seen circumcisions done & it is scary. We'll see, we have 20 weeks to decide!
Now, my big girl. My big girl who is throwing tantrums. My big girl who no longer has fat cheeks. My big girl who is going to be the best big sister ever. It's so sad, yet so exciting to see her grow into a child. I have conversations with her. She can brush her teeth and wash her face all by herself. She showers alone (well, with me or daddy nearby). She can almost get dressed alone...and undressed. She's such a grown up little girl.
What am I going to do? Enjoy every single second of it!
I must admit, I am a little nervous about having a boy. The dirt doesn't scare me. Motorcycles, skate boards, and BMX bikes don't even scare me. It's the damn frogs I'm terrified of. I pray my son will not be a frog boy. I really have a debilitating fear of frogs. I've never touched one and I'm not even sure I could do it for my son. Really. Bring on the bikes, dirt, and really just about anything else. If my son is anything like my husband, he will have at least a thousand injuries due to his stunts, but that's okay. I'm prepared for trips to the ER. I'm prepared to build a half-pipe in my back yard. I am prepared...even a little excited. But, please please please, no frogs.
I'm also torn as to the whole circumcision thing. I know many people are stuanchly for or against this. I've always had the thought my son should look like his dad. But, now, more than anything, I'm just not 100% sure I want a piece of his body removed when he's not even one day old. Regardless of what anyone says, it just does not feel normal, even though it is a completely "normal" procedure. I've seen circumcisions done & it is scary. We'll see, we have 20 weeks to decide!
Now, my big girl. My big girl who is throwing tantrums. My big girl who no longer has fat cheeks. My big girl who is going to be the best big sister ever. It's so sad, yet so exciting to see her grow into a child. I have conversations with her. She can brush her teeth and wash her face all by herself. She showers alone (well, with me or daddy nearby). She can almost get dressed alone...and undressed. She's such a grown up little girl.
What am I going to do? Enjoy every single second of it!
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