Hello Bloggers!!! Long time, no talk. Although my life has been pretty low key for a while, recently there have been a ton of "firsts" for Mackenzie.
The first "first" was this weekend when she went to ther first wedding. The brother of a friend of mine got married this weekend and Mackenzie blew everyone away!! She was passed around while we took pictures. Everyone commented on how cute she was and how well behaved she is!! We couldn't help but enjoy being the proud parents! (Pictures to follow later.)
The second "first" is that Mackenzie had her first sleepover WITHOUT me! She was totally fine. Me?........I was a little nervous, but I made it through ok. After the wedding we were planning to just go home, put Mackenzie to sleep and watch a movie. However, we knew a bunch of our friends would be hanging out afterward (and we would love to join them). Luckily, Mimi and Papa asked if we needed a sitter. We thought it wouldn't be bad if we just took her to their house to put her to sleep and then we could pick her up later. Well, when we were deciding what to do after the weeding, no one was really up for a bar and our house was the next best option. We love having our friends over, so we asked my parents if we could just leave her there for the night. It was kind of last minute, but they were up for it and we were very grateful!! (I barely slept 6 hours...next time I need to be better mentally prepared.)
The last "first" is that after almost 5 months of Mackenzie drooling constantly, she actually has a tooth coming through!! It's on the bottom front and coming in beautifully. I've tried getting a picture, but she keeps sticking her tongue out when I try to pull her bottom lip down. She is too cute!!!
She is growing up so fast!! It's kind of sad and exciting all at the same time! As soon as I get a picture of the tooth I'll be sure to share it with everyone.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
A Day Worth Remembering
On this anniversary day of September 11th in a year of economic struggle, I find myself at a loss and look to the words of Paul Sweeney.
How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy. ~Paul Sweeney
September 11th, 2009 - A Day Worth Remembering
How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy. ~Paul Sweeney
September 11th, 2009 - A Day Worth Remembering
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The Reunion
So this coming weekend, I have a class reunion. Now, I wasn't really the "coolest" person in high school per say, but I really did enjoy it. Since high school, I have really come to grips with the fact that I am a TOTAL dork and I have learned to truly embrace it. I wasn't so secure back then and I have some mixed emotions now.
I did not wear the latest Gap and Abercrombie and Fitch clothes, I wasn't in the high school sorority, I wasn't involved in all the popular clubs, I have NO athletic ability and I was not the smartest in any subject. However, I was part of one awesome group!! I am actually closer with more of my high school friends than I am of my college friends. I'm not really sure how we did it, but to this day we make the effort to see each other during the summer and at holidays. We've traveled for weddings and special occasions and we are still very close. Even our significant others have comfortably settled into the group with ease.
We joke about why we're going to the reunion in the first place because we all see the people from high school that we want to anyways, but I think we'll be excited to reconnect with some that we were close with at the time and just seemed to drift apart from after school. I feel very strong that a person can make a big impact on your life even if you do not stay close forever. It could be a good or a bad impact, but it makes you who you are.
Through out the embarrassing moments (that I would just LOVE to forget!!) I made a lot of great friends. My friends and I made a lot of great memories and we continue to make great memories as we have transitioned to adulthood. It is because of my friends that I want to go back to revisit the good ole days and long ago friends.
So, I will tackle the reunion with confidence and excitement! And hopefully my HOT, Scottish husband on my arm and a load of adorable pictures of my daughter, I can blow them all away!!
I did not wear the latest Gap and Abercrombie and Fitch clothes, I wasn't in the high school sorority, I wasn't involved in all the popular clubs, I have NO athletic ability and I was not the smartest in any subject. However, I was part of one awesome group!! I am actually closer with more of my high school friends than I am of my college friends. I'm not really sure how we did it, but to this day we make the effort to see each other during the summer and at holidays. We've traveled for weddings and special occasions and we are still very close. Even our significant others have comfortably settled into the group with ease.
We joke about why we're going to the reunion in the first place because we all see the people from high school that we want to anyways, but I think we'll be excited to reconnect with some that we were close with at the time and just seemed to drift apart from after school. I feel very strong that a person can make a big impact on your life even if you do not stay close forever. It could be a good or a bad impact, but it makes you who you are.
Through out the embarrassing moments (that I would just LOVE to forget!!) I made a lot of great friends. My friends and I made a lot of great memories and we continue to make great memories as we have transitioned to adulthood. It is because of my friends that I want to go back to revisit the good ole days and long ago friends.
So, I will tackle the reunion with confidence and excitement! And hopefully my HOT, Scottish husband on my arm and a load of adorable pictures of my daughter, I can blow them all away!!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Oh, How Life Has Changed
Although the transition to parenthood has brought many changes to my life, I really felt the switch over the past week. For any non-parents reading, I apologize if this post seems odd, but for all the parents out there I am sure you will understand.
Mackenzie had an appointment with the pediatrician a few weeks ago and we basically found out that she needs to put on a bit more weight. (Who'd a thunk Chris and I would produce an under-weight child?!?!) Of course, I'm terrified, but the doctor said to just increase her solid foods from what we were giving her and come back in month for a weight check. I'm really trying to keep things in perspective, I'm following the doctor's orders and not worrying...much.
Well.....the increase in solid foods has caused some..... "intestinal discomfort," if you know what I mean. My poor little girl has been so uncomfortable and unhappy. It was so hard to see her like that. She would cry, I'd pick her up to comfort her and she'd just bury her little head in my shoulder out of pure exhaustion. She was so tired and pitiful. :( The evenings were hard because she was hungry, but didn't want to eat and all the energy she'd had during the day was just gone.
Despite it all, she was doing so well. She could relax at night while she was sleeping and feel a little better in the mornings. We tried several things to help. Dark Karo syrup was suggested by the doctor and the internet suggested prunes and green veggies. Apparently prunes aren't Mackenzie's fav right now, but peas and carrots are really popular!! We've since learned that carrots do not help the "intestinal problems," but she was definitely enjoying them here.
Mackenzie had an appointment with the pediatrician a few weeks ago and we basically found out that she needs to put on a bit more weight. (Who'd a thunk Chris and I would produce an under-weight child?!?!) Of course, I'm terrified, but the doctor said to just increase her solid foods from what we were giving her and come back in month for a weight check. I'm really trying to keep things in perspective, I'm following the doctor's orders and not worrying...much.
Well.....the increase in solid foods has caused some..... "intestinal discomfort," if you know what I mean. My poor little girl has been so uncomfortable and unhappy. It was so hard to see her like that. She would cry, I'd pick her up to comfort her and she'd just bury her little head in my shoulder out of pure exhaustion. She was so tired and pitiful. :( The evenings were hard because she was hungry, but didn't want to eat and all the energy she'd had during the day was just gone.
Despite it all, she was doing so well. She could relax at night while she was sleeping and feel a little better in the mornings. We tried several things to help. Dark Karo syrup was suggested by the doctor and the internet suggested prunes and green veggies. Apparently prunes aren't Mackenzie's fav right now, but peas and carrots are really popular!! We've since learned that carrots do not help the "intestinal problems," but she was definitely enjoying them here.
She is now feeling much, much better!!! As we tried all the various remedies, we continued to hope that she would be "relieved" of her pain. When it did finally happen Chris and I had never been so happy!! We were truly, blissfully excited that our daughter had pooped!!! There, I said it!!!
Oh, how life has changed. However, as I laugh at Chris and I in our new found joy, I welcome the most important change our lives have had....the beautiful little face that tops my blog!! I can see it now.....change is a-comin'!!
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