Did you make a resolution? How are you doing sticking to it?
Mine should be a pretty easy one to keep =)
Monday, January 18, 2010
Better late then never
I was in the play room with Sam on Saturday and he was just sitting there looking all cute so I crawled over to him and began to tickle him – he laughed so hard – not just a giggle but a good belly laugh – and then I thought about how good it felt to really laugh – we should laugh everyday! So, it’s a little late but my New Year’s resolution is to make Sam laugh every day! Sunday night he was in the bath and he likes to dunk his face in the water – when he came up he looked so darn cute I and made a loud noise like “oh!’ and for whatever reason he thought it was hilarious! So he continued to dunk his face and I continued to say Oh! And he continued to belly laugh – I really wish I had my video camera!
Did you make a resolution? How are you doing sticking to it?
Mine should be a pretty easy one to keep =)
Did you make a resolution? How are you doing sticking to it?
Mine should be a pretty easy one to keep =)
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Sippy junkie
Yes, I admit it - I have a problem. My name is Gina and I am a sippy addict. I love them! I like to have each new style and color. If Sam is with me I even let him pick one out. I like to have regular sippies and straw cups. If I am walking in the baby aisle I always check out the sippies to see whats the latest and greatest. Today was one of those days! I was at BRU and the new Tommie Tippie line is out - cute stuff!!! I manged to NOT buy the feeding bowls and place mat although I held them in my hand for a really long time. Sam hasnt had a sports top sippy yet so of course I HAD to buy it for him - PLUS, it says it doesnt leak - HA! We will see.... they all say that..... There it is to the upper right in all its glory - its nice isnt it?? Cant wait to try it out during dinner tonight =)
UPDATE: Sam loves his new sippy! The flow is much faster than a normal sippy and you dont have to suck as hard to get the liquid out. And the best part is they truly do not leak!!! I kept banging the mouth spout on the table to see if it would leak (since that is what Sam does with all his sippies and they DO leak) Well..... it didnt leak!!!! I was amazed! This is my new favorite sippy! Get one!!! (for your child - hahahha)
Monday, January 11, 2010
Essential Friendships
I read an article that said that friendships can doing amazing things for your well being and research shows the following “types” of relationships are especially potent for your health. No names are listed but you know who you are!
A childhood friend
Ah yes – these are my most treasured – I have 4 great childhood friends and I love it when I find pics of us when we were in grade school and high school – what great memories! And to have them still in my life means the world to me!
A new friend
This is one that I am missing – I have several new acquaintances that I have met since I moved to PA but no one I would call a friend – it makes me sad but I am not exactly the outgoing one when it comes to meeting new people – hopefully I will form new friendships over the next few years though-
A workout friend
I use to have one when I lived in Roanoke – it was how we became friends – she saw me walking piper everyday and left a note on my door asking if I wanted a walking buddy – after my initial thought of thinking she was a weirdo for leaving a note on a strangers door – LOL – we started walking together every day and it turned into a great friendship! I don’t technically have a workout friend though at the moment…
A spiritual friend
Sometimes I feel like a closet Catholic – I don’t like to openly express my thoughts on God or anything – not sure why….. but I have a great friend who is very spiritual and I love it when she talks freely about God – it makes me feel closer to Him. And I know when I need prayers I can always count on her to say one for me!
A younger friend
I like my younger friends because they keep me feeling young – although sometimes they also make me feel old when they don’t remember something from MY childhood years =)
Your partner’s friends
My husband has a great group of friends and I have become close with several of them – heck, some of them even like me better than they like him hahahah
Your mom
I feel blessed to call my mom a friend – what a gift!
Yourself
I try to take care of myself and treat myself like I want others to treat me – being a friend to yourself means making YOU happy and I think I have done that!
If I could add my own category it would be College friends! When you're 18 and you leave home for the first time in your life you need to be able to count on your friends at college. I learned a lot about myself during those years and your college friends are there to help get you into AND out of trouble =)
And the last category would be for my SIL Karen - she is THE best!!! love you KK!
A childhood friend
Ah yes – these are my most treasured – I have 4 great childhood friends and I love it when I find pics of us when we were in grade school and high school – what great memories! And to have them still in my life means the world to me!
A new friend
This is one that I am missing – I have several new acquaintances that I have met since I moved to PA but no one I would call a friend – it makes me sad but I am not exactly the outgoing one when it comes to meeting new people – hopefully I will form new friendships over the next few years though-
A workout friend
I use to have one when I lived in Roanoke – it was how we became friends – she saw me walking piper everyday and left a note on my door asking if I wanted a walking buddy – after my initial thought of thinking she was a weirdo for leaving a note on a strangers door – LOL – we started walking together every day and it turned into a great friendship! I don’t technically have a workout friend though at the moment…
A spiritual friend
Sometimes I feel like a closet Catholic – I don’t like to openly express my thoughts on God or anything – not sure why….. but I have a great friend who is very spiritual and I love it when she talks freely about God – it makes me feel closer to Him. And I know when I need prayers I can always count on her to say one for me!
A younger friend
I like my younger friends because they keep me feeling young – although sometimes they also make me feel old when they don’t remember something from MY childhood years =)
Your partner’s friends
My husband has a great group of friends and I have become close with several of them – heck, some of them even like me better than they like him hahahah
Your mom
I feel blessed to call my mom a friend – what a gift!
Yourself
I try to take care of myself and treat myself like I want others to treat me – being a friend to yourself means making YOU happy and I think I have done that!
If I could add my own category it would be College friends! When you're 18 and you leave home for the first time in your life you need to be able to count on your friends at college. I learned a lot about myself during those years and your college friends are there to help get you into AND out of trouble =)
And the last category would be for my SIL Karen - she is THE best!!! love you KK!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Everybody is free to wear sunscreen
I was on the internet and came across this – Its old but has such a fantastic message! I read this line “but trust me in 20 years, you'll look back at photos of
yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine” - and I laugh because in high school I thought I was such a hufalump and I look back of pics from 10th grade and I had the perfect body (minus the boobs – lol) I had the most amazing abs and I didn’t even realize it…. Man, wish I had those now!!!
Anyway here are the lyrics to "Everybody is free to wear sunscreen"
by Baz Luhrman
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Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of '97,
Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis or reliable then my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice....now.
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Oh, never mind, you won't understand the power and beauty of your youth until they've faded, but trust me in 20 years, you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine.
Don't worry about the future, or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.
The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind: the kind that blindsides you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing every day that scares you.
Sing.
Don't be reckless with other people's hearts; don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Floss.
Don't waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself.
Remember compliments you receive; forget the insults. (if you succeed in doing this, tell me how).
Keep your old love letters; throw away your old bank statements.
Stretch.
Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives; some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don't.
Get plenty of Calcium. Be kind to your knees -- you'll miss them when they're gone.
Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll divorce at 40; maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary.
Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself, either. Your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's.
Enjoy your body: use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it or what other people think of it; it's the greatest instrument you'll ever own.
Dance...even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
Read the directions (even if you don't follow them).
Do not read beauty magazines; they will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents; you never know when they'll be gone for good.
Be nice to your siblings: they're your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go, but what a precious few should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps and geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard.
Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Travel.
Accept certain inalienable truths: prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old; and when you do, you'll fantasize that when you were young, prices were reasonable, politicians were noble, and children respected their elders.
Respect your elders.
Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse, but you never know when either one might run out.
Don't mess too much with your hair or by the time you are 40, it will look 85.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia; dispensing it is a way of wishing the past from the disposal--wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts, and recycling it for more than it's worth.
But trust me, on the sunscreen.
yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine” - and I laugh because in high school I thought I was such a hufalump and I look back of pics from 10th grade and I had the perfect body (minus the boobs – lol) I had the most amazing abs and I didn’t even realize it…. Man, wish I had those now!!!
Anyway here are the lyrics to "Everybody is free to wear sunscreen"
by Baz Luhrman
-------------------------
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of '97,
Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis or reliable then my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice....now.
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Oh, never mind, you won't understand the power and beauty of your youth until they've faded, but trust me in 20 years, you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine.
Don't worry about the future, or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.
The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind: the kind that blindsides you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing every day that scares you.
Sing.
Don't be reckless with other people's hearts; don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Floss.
Don't waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself.
Remember compliments you receive; forget the insults. (if you succeed in doing this, tell me how).
Keep your old love letters; throw away your old bank statements.
Stretch.
Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives; some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don't.
Get plenty of Calcium. Be kind to your knees -- you'll miss them when they're gone.
Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll divorce at 40; maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary.
Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself, either. Your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's.
Enjoy your body: use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it or what other people think of it; it's the greatest instrument you'll ever own.
Dance...even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
Read the directions (even if you don't follow them).
Do not read beauty magazines; they will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents; you never know when they'll be gone for good.
Be nice to your siblings: they're your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go, but what a precious few should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps and geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard.
Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Travel.
Accept certain inalienable truths: prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old; and when you do, you'll fantasize that when you were young, prices were reasonable, politicians were noble, and children respected their elders.
Respect your elders.
Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse, but you never know when either one might run out.
Don't mess too much with your hair or by the time you are 40, it will look 85.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia; dispensing it is a way of wishing the past from the disposal--wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts, and recycling it for more than it's worth.
But trust me, on the sunscreen.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Hugs and Kisses
Sam got his first incident report of the new school year yesterday. He was running to Miss Linda at storytime and fell and landed on her knee - his mouth bled for quite a bit so they had to write up a report and document it. He is fine though =) When I picked him up they had me sign the report and I thought it was cute when I read what the "treatment provided" was..... 
Never underestimate the use of hugs and kisses - they are quite magical at this age ♥
Never underestimate the use of hugs and kisses - they are quite magical at this age ♥
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The sweetest word....
As far back as I can remember I couldnt wait to have a child, to be a mom, to hear someone call me mommy. After 2+ years our prayers were answered and we got pregnant with Sam. From day 1 I wanted him to talk - to tell me things - I wanted to hear his sweet voice. At 15 months he is doing great and his word list includes mommy, daddy, banana, puppy, more, up, no, and piper. He likes to try to repeat any word you say too - very cute! Monday night was my first night away from Sam - I had a meeting at Pax River and did a quick up and back but I was away Tuesday morning when he woke and Tuesday night when he went to bed. When I got home last night I sneaked in his room and watched him sleep for a few minutes, so peaceful - I really missed snuggling with my little guy. This morning I go in to get him up for the day and he stands up and says the sweetest word in the world...... Mommy!
I missed you Sammy.... so happy to be home!
I missed you Sammy.... so happy to be home!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
Wow - 2010! Time sure does fly these days.... New Years Eve was spent at home - I went to bed at 9:30pm - Mark stayed up with the boys and their 2 friends - Josh almost made it to midnight but fell asleep at 11:40pm. So, at midnight Mark, Zac, Billy and Sean all toasted in the New Year with some bubbly. Billy thought it was really good and asked Mark for a second glass
B: Wow Mr V. I cant believe you are letting us drink!
M: huh? Its non-alcoholic
B: it is???
M: Umm, yeah - your 16, you really think I would let you all drink? lol
New Years Day we hosted a PSU gathering to cheer on the team at the Capitol One bowl - we won! Yay! Ate a little pork and saurkraut for good luck and enjoyed the day with friends. Josh baked Mark a birthday cake - Happpy Birthday Honey!!! - which he proceeded to eat the whole thing by himself =) The boys got Mark a Harley Davidson bar stool for his future bar in the basement - he loved it!
With the start of the new year I am trying to watch my credit cards and online shopping habits - haha. So, starting Jan 1 I am only using cash! I guess its sorta like the envelope system except rather than divy money btwn envelopes I am taking out $100 each friday for the week - that will be used for gas, food, gifts, or whatever is needed that week. For those that have done this what do you think? Is $100 a good amount - too much? too little? For the next 3 weeks whatever money I have left over I will be putting in my vacation stash for Aruba. Today I ran out to get some diapers from BRU cuz they had a great sale and with my coupons I got packs of diapers for $2 each!!! woo-hoo! Then I went to grab Sam some milk - its normally $4 for half a gallon -well it was on sale for 2.99 and I had $1 coupon so I got that for $1.99 - love getting good deals!
We look forward to 2010 and all that it may bring - we wish you all only good things this year!
Cheers!
B: Wow Mr V. I cant believe you are letting us drink!
M: huh? Its non-alcoholic
B: it is???
M: Umm, yeah - your 16, you really think I would let you all drink? lol
New Years Day we hosted a PSU gathering to cheer on the team at the Capitol One bowl - we won! Yay! Ate a little pork and saurkraut for good luck and enjoyed the day with friends. Josh baked Mark a birthday cake - Happpy Birthday Honey!!! - which he proceeded to eat the whole thing by himself =) The boys got Mark a Harley Davidson bar stool for his future bar in the basement - he loved it!
With the start of the new year I am trying to watch my credit cards and online shopping habits - haha. So, starting Jan 1 I am only using cash! I guess its sorta like the envelope system except rather than divy money btwn envelopes I am taking out $100 each friday for the week - that will be used for gas, food, gifts, or whatever is needed that week. For those that have done this what do you think? Is $100 a good amount - too much? too little? For the next 3 weeks whatever money I have left over I will be putting in my vacation stash for Aruba. Today I ran out to get some diapers from BRU cuz they had a great sale and with my coupons I got packs of diapers for $2 each!!! woo-hoo! Then I went to grab Sam some milk - its normally $4 for half a gallon -well it was on sale for 2.99 and I had $1 coupon so I got that for $1.99 - love getting good deals!We look forward to 2010 and all that it may bring - we wish you all only good things this year!
Cheers!
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