Thursday, February 10, 2011
My Life as a First-Time Mom: Christian Falls! :|
My Life as a First-Time Mom: Christian Falls! :|: "So yesterday we had a big scare. I was getting ready to cook my part of dinner so I did what we have normally been able to do with Christian..."
Christian Falls! :|
So yesterday we had a big scare. I was getting ready to cook my part of dinner so I did what we have normally been able to do with Christian (when he isn't in his boppy or swing or having tummy time) which was to prop him up on the couch in the corner. He abhors having to lie on his back and usually makes himself vomit by trying to sit up on his own, so I try to let him sit up as much as I can. Yesterday this went horribly wrong. Because Christian also has a habit of trying to take things too far. I guess he was extra determined to grab his toes because I happened to glance up and see him trying to lean forward. His dad, Tyrell, was sitting nearby so I told him to get Christian and rearrange him.
Next thing I knew Christian is rolling forwards, HEAD FIRST towards the floor. I yelled out "OH MY GOD!" and ran to catch him, but I was too far away. Tyrell did some kind of ninja move, leaping sideways and catching Christian by the head so he could guide him to the floor. The rocking chair (which Tyrell was sitting in) fell over (with him in it) and I heard an ominous crack. Forunately this crack was not a rib, leg, or even the chair. It was a toy. Even more fortunately, Christian was completely fine. He cried for maybe 10 seconds (he was probably more startled than anything). I can't say the same for mommy. I was shaking and just sat there squeezing Christian, who began laughing and smiling. Thank God I happened to look up when I did. And thank God for Tyrell's super awesome ninja moves. :) I hope we never have to go through anything like that again. However, according to other moms, that's probably an empty dream. *sigh* Being a parent is an experience.
Next thing I knew Christian is rolling forwards, HEAD FIRST towards the floor. I yelled out "OH MY GOD!" and ran to catch him, but I was too far away. Tyrell did some kind of ninja move, leaping sideways and catching Christian by the head so he could guide him to the floor. The rocking chair (which Tyrell was sitting in) fell over (with him in it) and I heard an ominous crack. Forunately this crack was not a rib, leg, or even the chair. It was a toy. Even more fortunately, Christian was completely fine. He cried for maybe 10 seconds (he was probably more startled than anything). I can't say the same for mommy. I was shaking and just sat there squeezing Christian, who began laughing and smiling. Thank God I happened to look up when I did. And thank God for Tyrell's super awesome ninja moves. :) I hope we never have to go through anything like that again. However, according to other moms, that's probably an empty dream. *sigh* Being a parent is an experience.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
My Life as a First-Time Mom: Christian crawls!
My Life as a First-Time Mom: Christian crawls!: "A few days ago (February 6th to be exact) Christian (who is 18 weeks old) started crawling! Soooo funny and exciting. My mom gave him a stuf..."
Christian crawls!
A few days ago (February 6th to be exact) Christian (who is 18 weeks old) started crawling! Soooo funny and exciting. My mom gave him a stuffed cat of hers to play with (it was a gift from my little sister). He loved it so much that she let him keep it. He LOVES that cat. He is ALWAYS wrestling with it. Lol. Anyways, today he was having tummy time, and the cat was 2 or so feet away from him. I guess he really wanted it because he started doing a little scoot crawl towards it. He was very determined and got to it. Three times! The 4th time I guess he got mad at us for taking it away every time he got it so he started crying halfway there. Lol! we tried to get a video of it. Unfortunatelt the first three times we just sat there watching him all excited, so by the time we thought to get the camera, he was getting cranky. Next time, though, buddy I'm gonna getcha :)
Thursday, February 3, 2011
An Exciting New Development
Soooo guys...this past 4 months with my little one have been great. I have thoroughly enjoyed having unlimited time for us to get to know each other. What hasn't been so fun is not having money to do what I want and struggling to get my bills paid. I'm used to having a sizable and (more importantly) stable cash flow and I am pretty lost without it. Actually, I hate it. I hate having to be dependent on someone else. I hate not being able to buy even the simplest of things or being unable to treat myself every once in a while. For a while now I've been looking for viable opportunities for me to work from home. I considered selling Mary Kay and I actually tried selling Avon. Fail! I just don't have what it takes to sell beauty products, Mainly because I have no interest in them. Without passion for what you do, I think it's hard to succeed. That's why I'm sooo excited about a business opportunity that a friend/former housemate of mine shared with me while I was still in the early stages of my pregnancy.
My friend told me that she was a consultant for a company called Slumber Parties that was all about enhancing relationships, educating women, and (best of all) empowering women. I was immediately interested, but did not have the startup money. Since she introduced me to the company I have done a ton of research (visiting the main website as well as the sites of numerous consultants, checking out what consultants and clients alike had to say about the company, reviewing the numerous and exciting perks and incentives, etc.) Let me tell you: I LOVE what I have seen. I have read numerous testimonials about how women have been able to quit their jobs and make MORE money with Slumber Parties. They are able to do what I dream of doing: making enough money to live comfortably without having to work a 9 to 5. I'm excited about being my own boss and being able to do things like take care of my bills, pay off my debt, and do fun, exciting things with my new family.
Ok...I just wanted to share this with you guys. I'm really, really pumped about this. Wish me luck! Better yet, become a client. :P
Live, Love, Laugh, and Love Some More (I know I will)
Tiffany
My friend told me that she was a consultant for a company called Slumber Parties that was all about enhancing relationships, educating women, and (best of all) empowering women. I was immediately interested, but did not have the startup money. Since she introduced me to the company I have done a ton of research (visiting the main website as well as the sites of numerous consultants, checking out what consultants and clients alike had to say about the company, reviewing the numerous and exciting perks and incentives, etc.) Let me tell you: I LOVE what I have seen. I have read numerous testimonials about how women have been able to quit their jobs and make MORE money with Slumber Parties. They are able to do what I dream of doing: making enough money to live comfortably without having to work a 9 to 5. I'm excited about being my own boss and being able to do things like take care of my bills, pay off my debt, and do fun, exciting things with my new family.
Ok...I just wanted to share this with you guys. I'm really, really pumped about this. Wish me luck! Better yet, become a client. :P
Live, Love, Laugh, and Love Some More (I know I will)
Tiffany
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
My Life as a First-Time Mom: Christian is 4 months old!!!!
My Life as a First-Time Mom: Christian is 4 months old!!!!: "AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! Where did the time go? My little one is not so little anymore and I'm sooo upset. The whole purpose of this blog was for m..."
Christian is 4 months old!!!!
AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! Where did the time go? My little one is not so little anymore and I'm sooo upset. The whole purpose of this blog was for me to be able to record all of the amazing things that happen in my life with Christian on a regular basis. You know: his first non-gas smile, his first laugh, the first time he tried solid food, the first time he rolled over, the first time he peed on Daddy (lol). All of those firsts have come and gone. I can't be TOO upset, though. I was here for them, after all. But it would have been nice to be able to look back and see exactly when they happened. Oh well...the best laid plans and all.
Anyways, today is February 1st. Which means that my beautiful bundle of spitty joy is 4 months old today. WOOHOO!!! Go Christian, GO Christian, it's your unbirthday, shake yo bootay! Lol! I'm so excited to reach this milestone, even though I am more than a bit under the weather right now. DAMN YOU FLU MONSTER! Grrrrr!!! Christian is now 26 inches and 17.4 lbs. That is a whopping 6 inches and nearly 10 lbs more than when he was born. He is now the height and weight of the average 6 month old. Big boy! And he is so much work. When he starts crawling and walking, he is going to be all over the place. But I love it! He brings me sooo much joy. His smile lights up my day in a way that I didn't think possible.
Right now we are both recovering from the flu (he is doing much better at this than I am, thank God), but he never lost his sunny disposition during the entire ordeal. Pretty soon we will both be 100% again and the fun can resume. Right now, though, he is asleep so I will take this time to do some much needed catching up on my schoolwork. Did I forget to mention that I'm a fulltime student again? Yep. I have resumed my studies at Capella University after a short hiatus to adjust to mommydom. Hopefully, around this time next year (or not TOO long afterwards), I will have my Master's in Counseling Psychology. Wooh! It has been yet another adjustment getting used to studying and taking care of Christian. Usually I have to lull him to sleep in his swing (Fisher-Price, you are a godsend) before I can make any real progress. But I'm hoping that as he gets older and is able to do more things on his own, he won't need Mommy to entertain him quite as much.
Ah well, people. Tis time for me to take advantage of the quiet and hit the books. (Must not watch South Park. Must NOT watch South Park). Hopefully I will do a better job of getting on here and documenting the awesomeness that is mommyhood. Until then...Live, Love, Laugh, and Love Some More. :)
Tiffany, out!
Anyways, today is February 1st. Which means that my beautiful bundle of spitty joy is 4 months old today. WOOHOO!!! Go Christian, GO Christian, it's your unbirthday, shake yo bootay! Lol! I'm so excited to reach this milestone, even though I am more than a bit under the weather right now. DAMN YOU FLU MONSTER! Grrrrr!!! Christian is now 26 inches and 17.4 lbs. That is a whopping 6 inches and nearly 10 lbs more than when he was born. He is now the height and weight of the average 6 month old. Big boy! And he is so much work. When he starts crawling and walking, he is going to be all over the place. But I love it! He brings me sooo much joy. His smile lights up my day in a way that I didn't think possible.
Right now we are both recovering from the flu (he is doing much better at this than I am, thank God), but he never lost his sunny disposition during the entire ordeal. Pretty soon we will both be 100% again and the fun can resume. Right now, though, he is asleep so I will take this time to do some much needed catching up on my schoolwork. Did I forget to mention that I'm a fulltime student again? Yep. I have resumed my studies at Capella University after a short hiatus to adjust to mommydom. Hopefully, around this time next year (or not TOO long afterwards), I will have my Master's in Counseling Psychology. Wooh! It has been yet another adjustment getting used to studying and taking care of Christian. Usually I have to lull him to sleep in his swing (Fisher-Price, you are a godsend) before I can make any real progress. But I'm hoping that as he gets older and is able to do more things on his own, he won't need Mommy to entertain him quite as much.
Ah well, people. Tis time for me to take advantage of the quiet and hit the books. (Must not watch South Park. Must NOT watch South Park). Hopefully I will do a better job of getting on here and documenting the awesomeness that is mommyhood. Until then...Live, Love, Laugh, and Love Some More. :)
Tiffany, out!
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