Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Happy Spring
It has been so long...too long since I have posted. We are finally out of winter - and what a winter it was - 3 blizzards worth of winter. I am so done with snow - I think the kids were even getting sick of it. We were able to go on the most amazing trip at the end of February to my most favorite place - Turks and Caicos. We had a great time with all of the other Beynons. (see post above for a slideshow of our trip).
This week we welcomed Spring - it was beautiful all week and it was so funny because Isabella would get upset when I didn't put her coat on before we went outside. She is so used to being bundled. And today I told Alex to put on his hat before he went out - I meant a baseball hat, but there he was running around in a winter hat on a 70 degree day!
And today we had our first cookout of the season - to celebrate Jay and my birthdays! 33! I can't believe it. We have been together for 8 years and married for 5. It was so fun to have the families here and to watch the kids playing out in the yard. I think my favorite part of the day was sharing a bottle of champagne with my grandfather. Oh and I would be remiss if I didn't mention how amazing it felt to hear my kids singing "Happy Birthday" to mommy and daddy.
This week we welcomed Spring - it was beautiful all week and it was so funny because Isabella would get upset when I didn't put her coat on before we went outside. She is so used to being bundled. And today I told Alex to put on his hat before he went out - I meant a baseball hat, but there he was running around in a winter hat on a 70 degree day!
And today we had our first cookout of the season - to celebrate Jay and my birthdays! 33! I can't believe it. We have been together for 8 years and married for 5. It was so fun to have the families here and to watch the kids playing out in the yard. I think my favorite part of the day was sharing a bottle of champagne with my grandfather. Oh and I would be remiss if I didn't mention how amazing it felt to hear my kids singing "Happy Birthday" to mommy and daddy.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
If I Have Said It Once...
I have said it a million times. There is nothing in the world as wonderful and miraculous as becoming a mother. I was reading a book last night, Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos, and there was a passage describing the birth of a baby that rang out so true...
"My girl and I got it backward, backward and right. She did the claiming.
I was delivered, unto her.
'You are mine,' she cried, her hands reaching for my face,
and nothing was ever more true."
We say we deliver our babies and they belong to us, but in reality when I became a mother, I was born, delivered to my children. They claimed my heart and from that moment on, I belonged to them.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Q & A with Isabella
Isabella is talking more and more each day. Today I asked her several questions and she answered them clearly and correctly. I couldn't believe it. She is so smart - she must get it from her brother.
This morning when I got Isabella out of her crib, I noticed her diaper didn't do its job.
Mommy: Isabella, what happened to your pj's?
Isabella: wet
My dad (Pop) was downstairs working.
Mommy: Where is Pop?
Isabella: Pop bae-ment (basement)
Charlie got back from getting groomed.
Mommy: What happened to Charlie?
Isabella: Char-Char haircut.
The next one isn't a question, but it is the best thing I have heard in a long time. There is nothing like the first time you hear your child say these words.
Mommy: I love you.
Isabella: Love ewe.
This morning when I got Isabella out of her crib, I noticed her diaper didn't do its job.
Mommy: Isabella, what happened to your pj's?
Isabella: wet
My dad (Pop) was downstairs working.
Mommy: Where is Pop?
Isabella: Pop bae-ment (basement)
Charlie got back from getting groomed.
Mommy: What happened to Charlie?
Isabella: Char-Char haircut.
The next one isn't a question, but it is the best thing I have heard in a long time. There is nothing like the first time you hear your child say these words.
Mommy: I love you.
Isabella: Love ewe.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy 2010
10 years ago....the millennium...I can't believe 10 years have gone by...and I must say they have been the 10 best years. I love my kids, my husband, my life. Thank you God for all of your blessings.
We had a great 2009. Jay rocked at work...went out on his own and is doing wonderfully. We have settled into our house, had an amazing patio built and are currently having the basement turned into a playroom for the kids. Our kids are thriving. Alex has turned into a real big kid, almost overnight. He is still strong-willed to the point of pig-headed, but he has such a big heart especially when it comes to his baby sister. And Isabella still is a joy every minute. And now she truly is a Busy Bee. She doesn't stop for a second. She is on the move from morning until night, always wanting to be with her Al-ee or her Daddy. I am enjoying being a mommy more than anything. Had a great time with all of our families over the holidays, and am now going to enjoy the quietness of the winter.
So here is to 2010! Cheers!
We had a great 2009. Jay rocked at work...went out on his own and is doing wonderfully. We have settled into our house, had an amazing patio built and are currently having the basement turned into a playroom for the kids. Our kids are thriving. Alex has turned into a real big kid, almost overnight. He is still strong-willed to the point of pig-headed, but he has such a big heart especially when it comes to his baby sister. And Isabella still is a joy every minute. And now she truly is a Busy Bee. She doesn't stop for a second. She is on the move from morning until night, always wanting to be with her Al-ee or her Daddy. I am enjoying being a mommy more than anything. Had a great time with all of our families over the holidays, and am now going to enjoy the quietness of the winter.
So here is to 2010! Cheers!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Happy 4th Birthday, Alex
Dear Alex,
You are 4 years old today. I am not sure where to even begin. I guess I can start at 5:30 this morning when you called to me. You couldn't find your blue bear, and then you wanted me to lay with you. And as you were falling back to sleep, I told you that 4 years ago at 5:30 in the morning, the nurses brought you back to me after your first bath. Daddy had gone home to sleep and shower, and it was just me and you for a few hours on that early morning. I will never forget just laying in that bed holding you, staring at you and kissing you. I had been up for almost 48 hours, but I wasn't tired. My heart was racing and I was so excited to finally have my little boy in my arms.
Happy Birthday Al. We had a great day. We met Daddy and Gabrielle for lunch and then did a little shopping. We saw Santa and he somehow knew it was your birthday. Then we had dinner with Grandma, Pop, Nana, Pop Pop, Grandma Mela, and Poppy. I started this tradition of dinner with the grandparents when you were two and it is my favorite part of your birthday. It is so nice just to have a quiet night all about you! We all sat around and ate cake, and you opened your gifts. I think your favorites were a pez dispenser, your card that sings the Spiderman theme song, and your "BIG BOY BIKE."
Speaking of being a big boy. Last night as I was getting you ready for bed, I was telling you the story of the night you were born and you said to me, "Mom. I don't want to get bigger. I'm scared to be big. I want to stay little." And I answered, "Me too, my sweet boy." Time is going by too quickly. And I need it to slow down. Just yesterday you were that tiny little baby and now you are riding a two-wheeler. I want you to stay little forever, but you have already changed your mind about growing up. Today you said, "Momma, it is okay if I get bigger, because I will always be your baby." Yes, you will. Forever.
I love you with my whole heart,
Momma
You are 4 years old today. I am not sure where to even begin. I guess I can start at 5:30 this morning when you called to me. You couldn't find your blue bear, and then you wanted me to lay with you. And as you were falling back to sleep, I told you that 4 years ago at 5:30 in the morning, the nurses brought you back to me after your first bath. Daddy had gone home to sleep and shower, and it was just me and you for a few hours on that early morning. I will never forget just laying in that bed holding you, staring at you and kissing you. I had been up for almost 48 hours, but I wasn't tired. My heart was racing and I was so excited to finally have my little boy in my arms.
Happy Birthday Al. We had a great day. We met Daddy and Gabrielle for lunch and then did a little shopping. We saw Santa and he somehow knew it was your birthday. Then we had dinner with Grandma, Pop, Nana, Pop Pop, Grandma Mela, and Poppy. I started this tradition of dinner with the grandparents when you were two and it is my favorite part of your birthday. It is so nice just to have a quiet night all about you! We all sat around and ate cake, and you opened your gifts. I think your favorites were a pez dispenser, your card that sings the Spiderman theme song, and your "BIG BOY BIKE."
Speaking of being a big boy. Last night as I was getting you ready for bed, I was telling you the story of the night you were born and you said to me, "Mom. I don't want to get bigger. I'm scared to be big. I want to stay little." And I answered, "Me too, my sweet boy." Time is going by too quickly. And I need it to slow down. Just yesterday you were that tiny little baby and now you are riding a two-wheeler. I want you to stay little forever, but you have already changed your mind about growing up. Today you said, "Momma, it is okay if I get bigger, because I will always be your baby." Yes, you will. Forever.
I love you with my whole heart,
Momma
Monday, December 7, 2009
Alex's 4th Birthday Party
Saturday was Alex's Superhero Birthday Party. We woke up to huge snowflakes falling from the skies. That couldn't deter our Superheroes. They came ready and willing to decorate their capes and fill up on some nutritious breakfast food (and some cupcakes too). They then donned their capes and had some Spiderman Training from Spiderman himself! Well - not all of the kids were too thrilled about Spidey, especially Alex, who hid behind the couch and spied on him with grandma! But all in all, the party was a lot of fun!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Things I Know for Sure...
1. There is no greater love than a mother's love. My children have blessed me with the title(s) of Momma (Alex) and Mom-meee (Isabella). But no matter what they call me, the love I feel for them is like nothing else in this world. My love for my children is instinctual, unwavering, and will last forever. I may have given them life, but they are the reason I live.
2. Having a place to call home means everything. As I sit in my kitchen, I look at the wooden sign hanging above our mantle - This is the house that love built. Never was there a truer statement. This house is our home because of all of the love that fills its walls. I am safe here. Isabella is sleeping soundly in her room. Alex is playing with his Spiderman toys and building with blocks. Jay is walking through the door with dinner! This is where we live, argue, laugh, and play. There is no place I would rather be.
3. I would be nothing without my family. Family is forever. They are my cheerleaders, my friends, my gossip buddies, my past, my present and my future.
4. I am the luckiest girl in the world. See #1-3.
5. Coffee and wine can cure most of my ailments. Well, I can't be serious all of the time. I literally need that first sip of coffee to wake me up. Coffee cures my tiredness (aka grouchiness) in the morning and makes me a happier Momma. Jay calls it my Princess Juice. Wine is just what the "doctor" ordered after a long day of poop, attitude, whining and fussiness. It helps me unwind and calm my nerves. Take tonight for instance...without that glass of wine I don't know what I would have done as I watched Alex eat his Miso Soup with chopsticks, spill it everywhere and then shoot edamame across the living room....
Happy Thanksgiving 2009.
(And yes, I borrowed this idea from O Magazine)
2. Having a place to call home means everything. As I sit in my kitchen, I look at the wooden sign hanging above our mantle - This is the house that love built. Never was there a truer statement. This house is our home because of all of the love that fills its walls. I am safe here. Isabella is sleeping soundly in her room. Alex is playing with his Spiderman toys and building with blocks. Jay is walking through the door with dinner! This is where we live, argue, laugh, and play. There is no place I would rather be.
3. I would be nothing without my family. Family is forever. They are my cheerleaders, my friends, my gossip buddies, my past, my present and my future.
4. I am the luckiest girl in the world. See #1-3.
5. Coffee and wine can cure most of my ailments. Well, I can't be serious all of the time. I literally need that first sip of coffee to wake me up. Coffee cures my tiredness (aka grouchiness) in the morning and makes me a happier Momma. Jay calls it my Princess Juice. Wine is just what the "doctor" ordered after a long day of poop, attitude, whining and fussiness. It helps me unwind and calm my nerves. Take tonight for instance...without that glass of wine I don't know what I would have done as I watched Alex eat his Miso Soup with chopsticks, spill it everywhere and then shoot edamame across the living room....
Happy Thanksgiving 2009.
(And yes, I borrowed this idea from O Magazine)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
14 Months
Isabella,
You are 14 months old today. You are walking all over the place. I can't seem to keep up with you. I knew this day would come. You are really trying to say lots of new words. Some of your most recent are - book, bapple (apple), bottle,
ba-nana, and boo! I guess B is your favorite letter.
You love for me to read you books, especially animal books. You kiss the pictures.
You love your brother - you follow him all around and call his name. When daddy comes in at the end of the day, you call out Dad-eeeee and walk right to him with your little arms held high! You definitely are turning into a daddy's girl. But you love everyone. You continue to be the happiest baby with the cutest little crooked smile. You can light up the darkest rainiest day!
You love meatballs, noodles, and candy - you had your first m and m's last night on Halloween and Pop gave you a lollipop too! You went Trick or Treating for the first time!
You love your Gigi the giraffe. You pick up other toys along the way, Alex's stuffed puppy, dolls, your pink bunny, but Gigi is still your favorite - and has been since you were 2 months old.
I could go on and on about the things you love....
One thing is for sure - I love you with all of my heart. You and Alex are my heart!
Momma
You are 14 months old today. You are walking all over the place. I can't seem to keep up with you. I knew this day would come. You are really trying to say lots of new words. Some of your most recent are - book, bapple (apple), bottle,
ba-nana, and boo! I guess B is your favorite letter.
Love
You love for me to read you books, especially animal books. You kiss the pictures.
You love your brother - you follow him all around and call his name. When daddy comes in at the end of the day, you call out Dad-eeeee and walk right to him with your little arms held high! You definitely are turning into a daddy's girl. But you love everyone. You continue to be the happiest baby with the cutest little crooked smile. You can light up the darkest rainiest day!
You love meatballs, noodles, and candy - you had your first m and m's last night on Halloween and Pop gave you a lollipop too! You went Trick or Treating for the first time!
You love your Gigi the giraffe. You pick up other toys along the way, Alex's stuffed puppy, dolls, your pink bunny, but Gigi is still your favorite - and has been since you were 2 months old.
I could go on and on about the things you love....
One thing is for sure - I love you with all of my heart. You and Alex are my heart!
Momma
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