This Christmas we were able to go to Utah to spend time with our family. We will be here until January, and our Blog will be put on hold until our return. I can tell you all that we are enjoying this holiday season and we wish the same to you and yours... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Monday, December 24, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
"Hand-Crafted
I've been making a felt board for Siena when she is older and have had so much fun doing it! Felt is actually a really hip medium right now, so I decided to take a stab at making felt hair clips for Siena. Of course, whenever I get adventurous like that, a crazy idea for a business venture always pops up. It most likely will never happen, but it would be fun to sell "hand-crafted felt clips" at a boutique. I was talking with my mom last night and we decided that the term "hand-crafted" is just a more posh way of saying "homemade", but it works when you're trying to sell! My mom is actually pursuing her own business venture right now; as many of you know, she is a dress designer and the BEST! Her friend, Tamu, encouraged her to make some distressed silk skirts for some boutiques in Park City and she's finished a couple already. Hopefully they will appear in stores soon. Good luck Mom!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
A Scary Dream, an Important Lesson
I was just sitting here, thinking of what I could blog about today when I heard a little whimper come from Siena's room. I waited to see if she would whimper again because sometimes she cries in her sleep. She cried out again, a little louder this time. I started for her bedroom. My poor baby full-out started to sob, yes, the kind of crying that generates real tears. When I got to her crib I quickly picked her up and held her close to me. She was so genuinely sad or scared that she couldn't stop crying. I had fed her about an hour before, so I knew she wasn't hungry; I changed her diaper, but it wasn't that either. I think she actually had a scary dream. Her cry was surprisingly quite similar to my own when I am painfully sad. I've only cried like that a few times in my "grown-up" life, but I remember how it feels. I wiped away the tears from her cheeks, rocked her in the rocking chair, talked quietly in her ear, cried with her, walked around with her in my arms, stroked her hair, and in about 5 minutes, she was asleep again. It really taught me the importance of parenthood. Starting out this life is all about learning and dependence and we need people to be there to comfort and help us. As adults, we have to become independent. However, we still have the opportunity to have the gift of comfort and help and it comes from our Father. Now Siena is sleeping in my arm (Yes, I typed this with one hand.) I feel so happy to be her mommy and so blessed to be able to give her comfort.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Juan
This man right here is my love. He has many qualities I wish I had; he is gentle and strong, funny but not rude, intelligent and humble, insightful but not judgmental, and self-sacrificing for his family. I love it when he teases me, I love it when he hugs me. I love that he can have a horrible day at school and still come home and smile from ear to ear when he sees Siena and me. I don't deserve him, but I am sure glad he's mine for the long haul. Gracias Johnny Carlitos y buena suerte con tus examenes esta semana. (*beso*)
Friday, December 7, 2007
The Average Parent is a Zombie
I was just reading in my American Baby mag and with every new page, there were more disturbing statistics. Now, I know I'm not a perfect parent, but I now think this is a serious issue after reading these newfound facts about the "average American parent". Here are some of the "chart toppers":
- "A recent survey found that although parents know childhood obesity is a problem, 50% don't realize when their own child is overweight." I know that it's nearly impossible for any baby (under 2 years old) to be considered overweight, but I still am prone to wonder about Siena and her chunky thighs. When she's a toddler and moving about everywhere, I expect that those cottage cheese legs will slim down. Isn't it a red flag when that doesn't happen?
- "$52... is the average amount of cash that women under age 34 lose track of each week-- meaning they're not sure where they spent it." Oh, $52... pocket change. (scoff) But really, people, to not even realize where it was spent.....?
- "41% of 5 1/2 year-olds have a TV in their bedroom" (...and that's a survey of 2,707 kids!) This was the stat that inspired this blog post. Call me old-fashioned, but I still think TV should be a parent-regulated form of entertainment for children. Hey, I remember when I was a kid those many, many, moons ago and I know what goes on behind closed doors: climb into bed, say goodnight to Mom and Dad, they turn off the lights and close the door, I wait until parents are out of hearing distance, jump out of bed and play like it was 2:00 in the afternoon. I know that if I would have had a TV in my room, I would have watched it instead. It's a formula for disaster- Primetime shows and a 5 1/2 year old with no better judgment.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Philly's First 2007 Christmas Snow
I love the green trees lining the roads during summertime almost as much as I love the red, orange, and yellow leaves during autumn... but nothing has looked so magical as the fluffy snow that was laden on the evergreen branches outside our apartment today.
(Ansel Adams is one of my favorite photographers/artists)
(Ansel Adams is one of my favorite photographers/artists)
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
An Early Christmas Gift
Yes, it's true. I've been waiting for her hair to be long enough for pigtails, and the day finally came. I'm sure it would look better if I got her hair wet first, but I still think she's a doll.
Monday, December 3, 2007
It's Officially Christmastime.
We finally put up our decorations today. Juan says, "It makes it sound like we're so late!" I know, it's only December 3rd; however, considering we usually count down the days until December so we can start "thinking Christmas", we're a little behind. Actually, the box of Christmas decorations we have carried from apartment to apartment is substantially smaller this year. We left behind almost half of our Christmas paraphernalia!! However, the six boxes of lights we have left will help ease the pain of withdrawal. I think the reason we have so many decorations is because we had an enormous tree last year and had to "fill 'er up" with decorations (on a college student budget, of course... does the dollar store ring a bell?) Sadly, our apartment kind of looks "Christmas gawdy". Yuck! Okay, I am officially taking down the tinsel. Oh well, you were all with me from start to end on this project.
p.s. (That is NOT a picture of our apartment! But thanks to gettyimages, I have the perfect picture to illustrate what happens when Christmas vomits all over your house.)
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