I'm writing most of this while my hubby plays his Nintendo NES Classic. I totally scored big with that birthday present, but I may not see him much for the next week or so while he's filled with nostalgia. I've got so much to do anyhow. From now until we leave for Wyoming I have 3 2 more photo sessions, two family Christmases, and errands galore. I'm planning two events while I'm in Wyoming and doing at least 1 if not 2 sessions there as well. So let me see...
I've been able to add backtomato sauce (nope- wrong) into my diet, and a little ice cream too! Still no milk though. The medicine (and growth?) has helped a lot, but Anias definitely is cranky from about 4-8pm every day now. He gets his second dose at 7:30 so it makes me wonder if he's just getting too big for the dosage to be as effective.
I've lost 30 pounds now, with 20 to go, and I'm on track to lose all that 50 lb baby weight by the time he reaches 9 months, which is my goal. I'm only weighing in every 6 weeks so I don't freak myself out. It's a journey for sure, and I have to keep reminding myself this is for my health and not for my appearance. I've started working out some, but am trying to respect my whole self and take time to rest too when needed. Josh and I are alternating workout days and sometimes when it's my day I've had 5 hours of sleep or I'm sick. I still get terribly sick pretty much every time we go out to eat, except for Panera which prides itself on food made from scratch- it makes you wonder what's in all that other food. My sister pointed out that my body is probably just revolting from all the changes I've made to my diet in the past 12 weeks. Hopefully it will level off soon because sometimes I burn dinner, or Josh gets home late and Anias won't let me put him down.
We are really missing our old house right about now, and there have been several conversations about whether or not we did the right thing moving so quickly. We have two light sleepers, and Eli will wake up when he hears Anias up at 5am. Anias will also wake up anytime he hears Eli- so naps are short, especially when the builders are working on the townhouse next to us. I'm positive Eli would get in a lot less trouble I'm sure if we had our yard and our dog. I could just go outside with him when he had extra energy instead of packing up both kids and the carrier and driving to the park. We still do go almost every day, but it's harder. And Christmas in this house is limited to a tree that is encroaching on our dining table and my photography setup that Eli plugs in daily. There's no room for our massive yard decorations or all our lights, but it's ok. I know that we can pay cash whenever the land finally closes, and I know Eli appreciates seeing family here in Hendersonville, but I definitely miss those days when Josh had a 30 minute commute. I am praying so hard that we can be in our new house by next Christmas.
Anias: Week 11
I slept 8 hours one night this week!!! The night of Thanksgiving I slept from 8:30pm-4:30am, so not quite "through the night" according to mom, but close! Mom needs to eat more turkey. I am starting to be able to put my binkie back in when it falls out. I saw Santa for the first time, albeit at a distance since brother wasn't keen on getting too close. I love falling asleep with my hand tucked into mom's shirt.
Anias: Week 12
I am a momma's boy especially this week- I know it was dad's birthday week, but he just wouldn't do. I might be teething or growing. I have been grouchy, chewing on my hand, and drooling a lot. Eli got his first tooth at week 20, so it's not implausible that I might be starting the process now. Speaking of Eli, I will be crying and stop when I see brother- especially in the car. Mom and dad moved me to a new transitional car seat, since the one I had made me sweat so much and that helped me feel a little better, but I still would rather be OUT. I rolled over once more, but it's still not an everyday thing! I slept another 8 hours straight!
Eli
I say so many funny things- like constantly telling mom "I'm on it" and correcting her when she calls a show Doc McStuffins. It's DOCTOR McStuffins to you ma'am. I was asked by a couple in the store what I wanted for Christmas and I told them I wanted another Christmas tree. I put my shirt on myself and I think my Nursery Rhymes book is "the biggest book I ever seen." I told dad I didn't like the soap in the tub because it was "spicy". I saw an old man in a white sweater and said excitedly, "a doctor!" I saw Santa at Toys R Us and immediately put on my hood to hide from him. I told mama, "I want to be a king mama." I like to play "hide and seeking."
I've been able to add back
I've lost 30 pounds now, with 20 to go, and I'm on track to lose all that 50 lb baby weight by the time he reaches 9 months, which is my goal. I'm only weighing in every 6 weeks so I don't freak myself out. It's a journey for sure, and I have to keep reminding myself this is for my health and not for my appearance. I've started working out some, but am trying to respect my whole self and take time to rest too when needed. Josh and I are alternating workout days and sometimes when it's my day I've had 5 hours of sleep or I'm sick. I still get terribly sick pretty much every time we go out to eat, except for Panera which prides itself on food made from scratch- it makes you wonder what's in all that other food. My sister pointed out that my body is probably just revolting from all the changes I've made to my diet in the past 12 weeks. Hopefully it will level off soon because sometimes I burn dinner, or Josh gets home late and Anias won't let me put him down.
Our new additions to the tree, my Peabody Hotel Duck, Anias' handprint (Eli has one too-he helped me make them), and 1 of 3 Anias' first Christmas ornaments (2 are in his stocking)
We are really missing our old house right about now, and there have been several conversations about whether or not we did the right thing moving so quickly. We have two light sleepers, and Eli will wake up when he hears Anias up at 5am. Anias will also wake up anytime he hears Eli- so naps are short, especially when the builders are working on the townhouse next to us. I'm positive Eli would get in a lot less trouble I'm sure if we had our yard and our dog. I could just go outside with him when he had extra energy instead of packing up both kids and the carrier and driving to the park. We still do go almost every day, but it's harder. And Christmas in this house is limited to a tree that is encroaching on our dining table and my photography setup that Eli plugs in daily. There's no room for our massive yard decorations or all our lights, but it's ok. I know that we can pay cash whenever the land finally closes, and I know Eli appreciates seeing family here in Hendersonville, but I definitely miss those days when Josh had a 30 minute commute. I am praying so hard that we can be in our new house by next Christmas.
Anias: Week 11
I slept 8 hours one night this week!!! The night of Thanksgiving I slept from 8:30pm-4:30am, so not quite "through the night" according to mom, but close! Mom needs to eat more turkey. I am starting to be able to put my binkie back in when it falls out. I saw Santa for the first time, albeit at a distance since brother wasn't keen on getting too close. I love falling asleep with my hand tucked into mom's shirt.
Anias: Week 12
I am a momma's boy especially this week- I know it was dad's birthday week, but he just wouldn't do. I might be teething or growing. I have been grouchy, chewing on my hand, and drooling a lot. Eli got his first tooth at week 20, so it's not implausible that I might be starting the process now. Speaking of Eli, I will be crying and stop when I see brother- especially in the car. Mom and dad moved me to a new transitional car seat, since the one I had made me sweat so much and that helped me feel a little better, but I still would rather be OUT. I rolled over once more, but it's still not an everyday thing! I slept another 8 hours straight!
Eli
Take a picture of my poptart!
"Rawrrrrrr!" (Doesn't like it) "Take my picture smiling
I say so many funny things- like constantly telling mom "I'm on it" and correcting her when she calls a show Doc McStuffins. It's DOCTOR McStuffins to you ma'am. I was asked by a couple in the store what I wanted for Christmas and I told them I wanted another Christmas tree. I put my shirt on myself and I think my Nursery Rhymes book is "the biggest book I ever seen." I told dad I didn't like the soap in the tub because it was "spicy". I saw an old man in a white sweater and said excitedly, "a doctor!" I saw Santa at Toys R Us and immediately put on my hood to hide from him. I told mama, "I want to be a king mama." I like to play "hide and seeking."
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