Norm and I decided awhile ago that we weren't going to buy Lauren any gifts this Christmas even though it is her first. In all honestly, she has no idea what is going on from one day to the next right now, so the thought of spending money on gifts seems silly to us.
Instead we plan to 'experience' Christmas with Lauren this year. Just her presence alone is a gift for both of our families. We'll get to see our once hard-ass fathers fawn over her, our mothers ohh and ahh about how much she looks like each of them (not sure how that's really possible, but it makes them happy so we go with it). She'll get to meet some of her aunts and uncles for the first time and see others again. Being the only grandchild on either side of the family will surely have it's perks - I'm sure my sister has been shopping for gifts since Lauren was the size of a walnut.
I plan to take as many photos as possible to commemorate Lauren's first Christmas and all of the joy that brings to others and us.
Anyone who knows me, knows I like me some gifts. All that shiny paper and those frilly bows make my heart go pitter patter, but this year I am perfectly fine with not exchanging gifts. Lauren is our gift. Good thing I love her, because I've been told there are no returns.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
12 weeks
Lauren is 12 weeks old today. Three months have flown by! I tried to take a photo of her, but she threw up on herself the moment I started shooting and then I lost interest.
She looks so big to me today! How can we stop the aging process? I want my baby to stay a baby.
She looks so big to me today! How can we stop the aging process? I want my baby to stay a baby.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Family Photo Shoot
We had a family photo shoot last Sunday when Lauren was 10 weeks old. I had debated doing this since she was born certain she's scream the whole time, but she was actually very good through most of it. I'm glad we decided to do it. I know neither her father nor I are too thrilled with how we look, but her photos are beautiful.
I told her this is the only time in her life she can be topless with a tutu on.
The original babies.
She is sleeping in a bucket here. Why? I don't know, but it looks adorable!
This is about as real life as it gets. Lauren screaming, Molly investigating and George taking it all in.
With her daddy.
With her Mommy.
As good as it gets.
I told her this is the only time in her life she can be topless with a tutu on.
The original babies.
Sleeping on a bench. I hope this isn't something she does a lot in the future.
She is sleeping in a bucket here. Why? I don't know, but it looks adorable!
This is about as real life as it gets. Lauren screaming, Molly investigating and George taking it all in.
With her daddy.
With her Mommy.As good as it gets.
Dear Santa
Lauren had her first photo with Santa taken Saturday night. She was 10 weeks 5 days old.
She slept through the whole thing, but looked adorable while she did it. Wonder what she asked Santa for?
Santa was very nice. I don't even think he was drunk.
She slept through the whole thing, but looked adorable while she did it. Wonder what she asked Santa for?
Santa was very nice. I don't even think he was drunk.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The times they are a'changin
Life really does change when you have a baby. Who knew? I wish someone would have warned us.
Gone are the days when we grab our car keys and hit the open road. Now just getting out the door means packing a bag bigger than a carry-on would have been in my old jet-setting life.
Days are now made up of three hour chunks of time in between Lauren's feedings. Even that three hours gets whittled down, by the time I feed her, change her, pack the bags, get myself ready and load her into the car seat, three hours has become two or less. I am constantly asking myself "Can I get there and back in two hours?" "Do I have enough time to do what I need to do?" "Is it worth going out?" Many days the answer is no, but I try anyway.
Gone are the days when Norm can fill his Sunday afternoon with Xbox or when we can watch a movie without pausing five times while Lauren melts down for a variety of reasons both known and unknown to us.
However, being the glass half full kind of person that I am, I do see the trade-off is worth it. Every time I hear her goo goo and ga ga, or I see her little legs kicking in the air I know these days are exactly where I want to be.
She is a total pain in the ass, but she is our pain in the ass and we love her.
Gone are the days when we grab our car keys and hit the open road. Now just getting out the door means packing a bag bigger than a carry-on would have been in my old jet-setting life.
Days are now made up of three hour chunks of time in between Lauren's feedings. Even that three hours gets whittled down, by the time I feed her, change her, pack the bags, get myself ready and load her into the car seat, three hours has become two or less. I am constantly asking myself "Can I get there and back in two hours?" "Do I have enough time to do what I need to do?" "Is it worth going out?" Many days the answer is no, but I try anyway.
Gone are the days when Norm can fill his Sunday afternoon with Xbox or when we can watch a movie without pausing five times while Lauren melts down for a variety of reasons both known and unknown to us.
However, being the glass half full kind of person that I am, I do see the trade-off is worth it. Every time I hear her goo goo and ga ga, or I see her little legs kicking in the air I know these days are exactly where I want to be.
She is a total pain in the ass, but she is our pain in the ass and we love her.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Chatty Cathy
The best time of day is in the morning after Lauren eats and I put her back in her crib so I can tidy up or get dressed. I can hear her in her crib just babbling to herself. She makes the cutest noises and sounds. Her legs kick wildly and her arms flail around. She seems to be a morning person. Just another way she is already like her dad. Totally adorable!
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