Ok, so since I started the blog I have been trying to write down some of the things Taylor has been doing. I feel bad because for so long I must have taken for granted so much of what she did.
Some of the things she said over the last 2 weeks that make Dennys and I laugh and smile:
-No, I can do it
-We pulled up to a store and she said “Are we going shopping’
-Our next door neighbors name is Jason. He was outside and we asked if she wanted to say hi to him and she replied by saying “I miss Jason”
-Dennys and I were putting on our socks and shoes to go for a walk and she said “Guys, where’s my socks”
And of course not everything that she has been saying is so cute. She is on a “MINE” kick. She folds her arms and says “No, Mine”! I have told her not to say it many times and have given her spanks after warning her a million and one times and she could care less. She is sooooo stubborn like her daddy!
Another, thing that she does that drives me nuts is that every time I say something to her she says “huh”. Which is another habit daddy has grrrrrrrr. I told him this weekend just to listen to her and every time I say something before she answers she says “huh”! And sure enough she did it. He thinks it’s hilarious but now realizes his bad habit heheee. I must admit though that I have a bad habit of ignoring the 101 times Taylor says “mommy” to me. More times than not she just says, “Mommy” and has nothing else to say.
I know this is a very short stage so I should not take for granted the moments. Before I know it she will have friends that are more important than me. It makes me tear up just thinking about it! I love my days, hours, and minutes with her. I feel beyond blessed to have her as my child! And before I know it my days of just her and I are going to be gone!
She also has taken interest in dressing herself. It is so cute to watch her put her clothes and shoes on. She struggles and gets a little frustrated but she does it. She has not put her shirt on without help but she can do bottoms, socks, and her shoes! She also got a little princess scooter that she can do all by herself as well. It only took a couple times for her to figure it out. I’m so thankful she is determined and hope she carries that value the rest of her life.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Last Minute Trip to Florida
So, our usual daily routine got a little mixed up and exciting last week.
Dennys had a business trip to Florida so Taylor and I decided since it was free hotel and we would only have to pay for one plane ticket that we might as well go along with him. We are so glad we went. The plane trips were kind of long but Taylor being the social butterfly that she is had a blast on the plane. She made friends with the people sitting next to us and ended up sitting with them during the flights.
While Dennys went to work she and I decided to go to the Melbourne Zoo. Anyone, who knows me knows I’m not a animal person at all, But I know that Taylor loves animals and thoughts she would enjoy it. Once we got to the zoo we got our ticket and paid for a stroller. As soon as we entered I realized the zoo might have been a mistake. The smell was horrible. As we started making our way around there was water misting everywhere and BUGS! Big black flying bugs that were I guess you would say “mating.” They were flying around attached to each other. Anyways, apparently I was the only one in the zoo that did not get the bug repellent memo. The bugs insisted on landing on me. I was dancing around like a crazy woman trying to get away. It was horrible. So, needless to say our zoo trip was less than 45 min. long. We got to see a couple monkeys, birds, and a Giraffe!
Once, Dennys returned from work we had a great evening at the beach. Taylor was like a fish in the water. It was so much fun watching her play in the water and make sandcastles. The water was perfect temp and so relaxing. The very next day we decided to return to the beach again since Tae Mae loved the water. It was a short trip but I’m so happy we decided to go! I’m sure it will be our last family trip this year since baby #2 is going to be here in less than 2 months.
Dennys had a business trip to Florida so Taylor and I decided since it was free hotel and we would only have to pay for one plane ticket that we might as well go along with him. We are so glad we went. The plane trips were kind of long but Taylor being the social butterfly that she is had a blast on the plane. She made friends with the people sitting next to us and ended up sitting with them during the flights.
While Dennys went to work she and I decided to go to the Melbourne Zoo. Anyone, who knows me knows I’m not a animal person at all, But I know that Taylor loves animals and thoughts she would enjoy it. Once we got to the zoo we got our ticket and paid for a stroller. As soon as we entered I realized the zoo might have been a mistake. The smell was horrible. As we started making our way around there was water misting everywhere and BUGS! Big black flying bugs that were I guess you would say “mating.” They were flying around attached to each other. Anyways, apparently I was the only one in the zoo that did not get the bug repellent memo. The bugs insisted on landing on me. I was dancing around like a crazy woman trying to get away. It was horrible. So, needless to say our zoo trip was less than 45 min. long. We got to see a couple monkeys, birds, and a Giraffe!
Once, Dennys returned from work we had a great evening at the beach. Taylor was like a fish in the water. It was so much fun watching her play in the water and make sandcastles. The water was perfect temp and so relaxing. The very next day we decided to return to the beach again since Tae Mae loved the water. It was a short trip but I’m so happy we decided to go! I’m sure it will be our last family trip this year since baby #2 is going to be here in less than 2 months.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
How Our Family Got Started
Taylor May aka Tae Mae, Tae Tae, Monkey, Baby, Goofy, Silly, Pumpkin Pie, Sweeite and many others has changed mine and Dennys world.
For a long time I said “I don’t think I want children”. Given my background of many years working with children I knew they were WORK and was afraid of the unknown. Having a daycare the children went home everyday however I knew if I had children they would never go home heehee. Don’t get me wrong I adore kids and have loved many of them I just was afraid. Dennys who wanted kids right away agreed to wait until I was “ready”! After four years of marriage and finding out my dad was terminally ill I decided it was time! After many months of trying Dennys and I found out we were expecting our first child that would arrive in Oct of 2008.
The pregnancy was fairly easy. I had the morning sickness and said I would never ever have another one again heeheee. But after that passed the actual pregnancy went great. Even though the pregnancy was great it was the most heart wrenching and life changing moments I have yet to live. I along side my step mother and family members watched my father deteriorate in a matter of a few short months. I stopped working to help care for him. My dad who was every definition of a “Man” went from strong, independent self driven family man to completely helpless to a disease called ALS! He fought so hard hanging on to the hope of meeting his first grandbaby. In the end the disease got the best of him and In August of 2008 just 4 weeks before our beautiful Taylor May was born. He passed away.
Taylor was born at 7:54 and in military time it translates to 19:54 which also happens to be the year my dad was born. So at that moment I knew my dad was watching over us and did get the chance to meet Taylor in Heaven! God is so Good!
I had no idea what a blessing a child was until I became a mommy myself. Taylor has the ability to make me laugh and smile non stop each and everyday. She lights up our world. Crazy, enough I miss her when I put her in bed and feel terribly guilty putting her in childcare at church and the gym. Her on the other hand is a social butterfly and does not have separation anxiety heehee.
Taylor has already passed many milestones. She is full of life. She loves to talk non-stop some of her favorite words being:
Mommy and mommy and then mommy again J
Daddy
Baby
Dog
Derick
What’s that?
Outside
Water
Snack
“she’s poopy” (referring to her self)
I love you
Night Night
And the list goes on and on even repeating some words that I may have taught her while driving that are not so niceJ!
She is at the stage she mimics everything we do. She loves to be a big helper. She digs with daddy and helps him in the yard. And she loves to help me clean. Yesterday she found a glove and decided she would clean the toilet just like mommy does. I was horrified that she was touching the potty but did not want to break her spirit since she was helping. Being very independent she refuses to let us help her eat and now she drinks out of real cups with no problem.
Dennys and I amazed as I’m sure all other parents are at how smart and as Dennys would say “advanced” she is. It’s so funny to look at her and see this 31inch person walking around who also happens to call the shots in the house! She was not a cuddly baby at all but through much prayer God has changed her. She is so cuddly these days giving out free hugs and kisses and so giving. She loves to share and she adores babies! Everywhere we go if she sees a baby she just lights up. So hopefully she will be just as happy when baby number 2 arrives in July! Taylor also loves to pray. Before each meal she puts her hands together, says her own little prayer and finishes with a huge AMEN.
In these short 19 months God has shown me to love because you never know when that opportunity will come to an end. And he has also shown me what selfless love is by being a mommy.
Hopefully, this is just a glimpse to what I will blog on in the future. I hope to stay disciplined to share all the future moments that make up our days as a family. I would love Taylor to be able to read all about her best and worst moments as a childJ!
For a long time I said “I don’t think I want children”. Given my background of many years working with children I knew they were WORK and was afraid of the unknown. Having a daycare the children went home everyday however I knew if I had children they would never go home heehee. Don’t get me wrong I adore kids and have loved many of them I just was afraid. Dennys who wanted kids right away agreed to wait until I was “ready”! After four years of marriage and finding out my dad was terminally ill I decided it was time! After many months of trying Dennys and I found out we were expecting our first child that would arrive in Oct of 2008.
The pregnancy was fairly easy. I had the morning sickness and said I would never ever have another one again heeheee. But after that passed the actual pregnancy went great. Even though the pregnancy was great it was the most heart wrenching and life changing moments I have yet to live. I along side my step mother and family members watched my father deteriorate in a matter of a few short months. I stopped working to help care for him. My dad who was every definition of a “Man” went from strong, independent self driven family man to completely helpless to a disease called ALS! He fought so hard hanging on to the hope of meeting his first grandbaby. In the end the disease got the best of him and In August of 2008 just 4 weeks before our beautiful Taylor May was born. He passed away.
Taylor was born at 7:54 and in military time it translates to 19:54 which also happens to be the year my dad was born. So at that moment I knew my dad was watching over us and did get the chance to meet Taylor in Heaven! God is so Good!
I had no idea what a blessing a child was until I became a mommy myself. Taylor has the ability to make me laugh and smile non stop each and everyday. She lights up our world. Crazy, enough I miss her when I put her in bed and feel terribly guilty putting her in childcare at church and the gym. Her on the other hand is a social butterfly and does not have separation anxiety heehee.
Taylor has already passed many milestones. She is full of life. She loves to talk non-stop some of her favorite words being:
Mommy and mommy and then mommy again J
Daddy
Baby
Dog
Derick
What’s that?
Outside
Water
Snack
“she’s poopy” (referring to her self)
I love you
Night Night
And the list goes on and on even repeating some words that I may have taught her while driving that are not so niceJ!
She is at the stage she mimics everything we do. She loves to be a big helper. She digs with daddy and helps him in the yard. And she loves to help me clean. Yesterday she found a glove and decided she would clean the toilet just like mommy does. I was horrified that she was touching the potty but did not want to break her spirit since she was helping. Being very independent she refuses to let us help her eat and now she drinks out of real cups with no problem.
Dennys and I amazed as I’m sure all other parents are at how smart and as Dennys would say “advanced” she is. It’s so funny to look at her and see this 31inch person walking around who also happens to call the shots in the house! She was not a cuddly baby at all but through much prayer God has changed her. She is so cuddly these days giving out free hugs and kisses and so giving. She loves to share and she adores babies! Everywhere we go if she sees a baby she just lights up. So hopefully she will be just as happy when baby number 2 arrives in July! Taylor also loves to pray. Before each meal she puts her hands together, says her own little prayer and finishes with a huge AMEN.
In these short 19 months God has shown me to love because you never know when that opportunity will come to an end. And he has also shown me what selfless love is by being a mommy.
Hopefully, this is just a glimpse to what I will blog on in the future. I hope to stay disciplined to share all the future moments that make up our days as a family. I would love Taylor to be able to read all about her best and worst moments as a childJ!
Writing a blog for my babies!
I have decided to write a blog about our little family of 3 and soon to be 4 in July! I’m not a sentimental person (wish I was). Often feel bad when all my mommy friends have created beautiful baby books or scrapbooks. Or have beautiful family photos hanging in their homes. I tell myself I’m going to do it but in the end I never have and more than likely will never take the time to do it.
Taylor is now 19 months and so many milestones have passed. In the moment I tell myself I will not forget each one. But, even in the short 19 months that I have had with her I’m sad I have forgotten so many milestones and have never even recorded them. By starting the blog I’m hoping I will record the many special moments to come. I might take the time and write long drawn out stories while other times I might write a couple sentences just so I have the memory. If Taylor happens to be sentimental I will at least have some things recorded for her and the new baby to come.
Taylor is now 19 months and so many milestones have passed. In the moment I tell myself I will not forget each one. But, even in the short 19 months that I have had with her I’m sad I have forgotten so many milestones and have never even recorded them. By starting the blog I’m hoping I will record the many special moments to come. I might take the time and write long drawn out stories while other times I might write a couple sentences just so I have the memory. If Taylor happens to be sentimental I will at least have some things recorded for her and the new baby to come.
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