This Crazy Mommy Life

My Poor Blog

2010-02-19T13:49:00.002-07:00

Well it has been almost a year since I have updated my poor neglected blog. There has been some changes in this last year. Jim finished school in December and is in the process of looking for an NP positions, I have definately gotten into a routine with the kids and the house and thigs have been going good. It has been nice having Jim home and I have been able to get a me day at least once a week and it has been awesome.

The boys are getting big and they had their first haircuts on Tuesday, I will post pictures later tonight.

Run Down

2009-03-16T14:52:00.002-07:00

I have been feeling a little run down lately. I think Jim's school, clinical and work schedules are finally getting to me. I have to keep telling myself that it will be over soon and I will get to spend time with my husband again.

Alex has also started to have some major attention issues when ever I am trying to put Griffin down, he cries uncontrollably tears and snot a full on tantrum but as soon as I put Griffin in his crib it stops and he is fine. I so need a vacation!

Alright I am done whining, I just needed to get that out

New Flip

2009-03-08T14:25:00.005-07:00

We had a great weekend, we went to our friends son 3rd birthday party and just relaxed the rest of the weekend, I guess I should say I relaxed because Jim had to work today :(

I recently ordered a Flip camcorder, we decided to try it out at the party. The first video is of Alex at the party eating M&M,s and the second video is of me holding Griffin while he is laughing.

Griffin's 4 month check up

2009-02-26T21:00:00.003-07:00

Griffin had his 4 month checkup on Monday and everything went pretty well. He had a umbilical granuloma which is like an over growth of cells on his bellybutton, so the doctor had to use silver nitrate to remove it. Everything else is great he weighs 15lbs 8oz and is in the 50th percentile for height and weight, not as tall as his big brother was at his age but pretty close.

He is now rolling from his back to his belly and is getting close to rolling from his belly to his back but I usually flip him over after just a few minutes because he freaks out when he is on his belly too long.

Sunday

2009-02-23T20:28:00.008-07:00

The weather was amazing on Sunday it was 79 degrees and slightly overcast. It was a great day to play outside so that is what we did.

Also you may be wondering why Alex has his hand in his pocket in some of the pictures, his grandpa gave him a chip from the Bellagio in Vegas and he has been asking for it every morning to put it in his pocket. I may have a professional gambler on my hands.

Griffin is 4 months old

2009-02-20T13:57:00.003-07:00

Griffin turned 4 months on Monday and I do have to say that the first 2 month were a little scary because he was so colicky. Since then he has turned into the happiest most easygoing baby, that is of course as long as he has had his naps. He goes in for his 4 month check up on Monday and I am very curious to see how much he weighs because at the moment he is able to wear a lot of his 6-9 months clothes.

Valentines Day

2009-02-15T12:51:00.002-07:00

Jim and I don't really celebrate Valentines day but last week Jim's cousin and her husband offered to sit with the babies while we went out. So of course we took them up on the offer and went out for sushi and after we went and had gelato, it was a great time.

Friday the 13th

2009-02-13T19:42:00.002-07:00

Some people think that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day but I happen to think it is luck. The main reason is that Alex was born on Friday the 13th in July and we have always called him lucky number 13. Today he is 19 months old and for his lucky day a present arrived for him (like I said it is his lucky day), his own personnel 1950's diner ( now maybe he will cook me breakfast).

Going to start again

2009-02-02T11:33:00.003-07:00

I have not updated my blog in ages, I am going to work on updating once a week.

As for what has been going on most of you know that the baby has arrived and he is now 3 months old and doing great. Alex has been doing good with Griffin but he does have a few jealousy issues and sometimes likes to give mom a hit on the head when I am feeding Griffin.

I added a few pictures of Griffin when he was born and his first car ride with his big brother.

Getting the house in order

2008-08-14T18:40:00.002-07:00

We have lived in our house since last November and it has been a constant work in progress. My MIL finally came over and lit a fire under my butt and said you need to get your house in order before the baby comes. So with her help that is what we have been doing, we ordered a new dining set, entry table, and she picked out some amazing accessories that go with the rest of the house. Today we had the electrician move some wires and a fan to the other side of our family room so the room would work better and we had the landscaper come out and he will have our backyard done by next Sunday. I also got the crib and changing table set up in the babies room and next week we are going to try and figure out a way to make the office a playroom and move the computer some place else. I feel really good about the progress we have made and I am excited to see the finished product.

I am so thankful for my MIL (Margaret) she is such a blessing to me, sometimes I don't know what I would do without her.

5 Years

2008-08-05T18:49:00.004-07:00

It was our 5 year wedding anniversary on Friday and me and my husband had a great evening out and it was the first time that both of us got to sleep in at the same time since Alex was born. I don't have any pictures to post but I thought it would be fun to post a few from the last 5 years of our life together as Mr. and Mrs. Smith :)

1 year Checkup and Molars

2008-07-24T19:01:00.003-07:00

Today was Alex's 1 year checkup and it went great, he is off the chart for height and in the 50Th percentile for weight. He is also getting 4 molars which the Doctor said was early to be getting them and let me tell you he has been so cranky I can not wait until they are through and I can have my happy little guy back. He has also started trying to say a few words like stinky, dog, that, yes, no no, pretzel, please and gentle. I would have to say my favorite is stinky I can't help it makes me laugh out loud.

I love KIWI

2008-07-16T10:25:00.003-07:00

So I gave Alex Kiwi last week and it was a huge hit, it has become his new favorite fruit, he will eat a whole one if I let him.

Alex Turns One

2008-07-14T09:02:00.005-07:00

So Sunday the 13 was my baby boys 1st birthday, I can not believe how time has flown by it seems like it wasn't that long ago that we came home with him. We had a pool party on Saturday with just a few friends and family, it was a great time. Alex got a ton of toys, I have no idea where to put them. He loved the ice cream cake I would say that was his favorite gift, that and a red ball that he has not stopped asking for since he got it, he loves this ball he woke up pointing at it this morning. He also received a double seater Radio Flyer from grandma and grandpa that he and his new brother can go for lots of rides in, we tried it out this morning and he loved riding in it....of course he was holding his new red ball:)

Happy 4th of July

2008-07-04T08:27:00.002-07:00

Hope everyone has a great holiday!

My first trip away

2008-07-03T21:17:00.003-07:00

This past Thursday was the first time that I had ever left Alex over night, I went to NYC from Thursday - Sunday. I cried when my husband and Alex dropped me off at the airport but it was nice to get a break and relax a little even though I did feel like a piece of me was missing. Needless to say I am happy to be home and with my family again. Here is a picture of my boys sporting their Yankees hats.

Just Starting

2008-06-30T08:20:00.000-07:00

I thought I would try my hand at blogging and see where it takes me, I need another hobby. My life as a mom and wife is not the most fascinating but at time is can be pretty comical. So if you are reading this welcome and thank you for being interested and wanting to take a look in this crazy life.