Halloween Time and a little balance

Because of her jet black curly hair and white complexion, this year we decided that Alana would be Snow White :) Oh how times have changed. This year my friends went to an Egyptian-themed Halloween party and pregnant me just didn't have the urge to go. Maybe it was a little bit of the fact that I can't go dressed as anything but a pumpkin at the moment, haha!!! But all jokes aside, I do need to find a better balance. I'm sure that you moms can relate to this but when I look at Alana, my only desire is to spend every waking moment with her. Looking at her right now while I blog, I feel like I should be teaching her something new, something more than just sitting her in front of a tv or toys. Then I start to think about going out with friends and I feel torn. I want to spend time with friends, but at the same time I have a responsibility to her, don't I? Don't get me wrong, it's not like I never leave the house or something, but there are just those days when I wonder if I'm doing it all wrong. Am I one of those mothers that just hover over her child and never take a break that I probably need? What if I'm just not the partying type anymore? I still make time for friends, talk on the phone, go out to lunch/dinner with them. Anyway, I guess this is all just a learning experience, right?

Back to Halloween though, Alana was the most adorable Snow White I have ever laid eyes on but I guess I'm a little biased. Hey, she's my daughter. I think I'm allowed! Hope everyone had a great halloween!!

Snow White ate the apple!

My beautiful Snow White

Alana and Mommy

...well...she ate the apple! 

Cutie Pie 

Family time

This weekend was definitely a relaxing, family filled weekend. Sometimes I kinda feel like this is the calm before the storm. Right now we only have a few weeks until the new baby arrives and I think Francis has successfully joined me in my nesting phase of my pregnancy. I didn't really get to go through this living at our old house on Langdon so naturally, living on our own for the first time drove me to want a clean house.

It's so surprising how different my pregnancies have been. This time around seems so much harder. Given yes I have a 14 month old to take care of but my body just feels like its about to just give up sometimes. I have sciatica, horrible heartburn and ache all over the place.

But regardless, when I look at Alana, all I can think of is how lucky I am to be having another one. People would die to be in my position and I don't take it for granted. A few years ago I thought I would have a hard time conceiving and so I understand the importance of what I have now.

For this weekend at least, I welcomed the quiet simple moments with my growing family.

Happy Face

So I don't like to post pics of my stretch-marked belly but this was adorable. She was kissing her little sister!!!

Baby #2 headshot

Stuffing her face with snacks as usual

Family Dinner

Changes

I know a lot has happened since my last entry but we've been so busy!!!! We recently got new jobs, moved into our new house, and are expecting another beautiful baby girl this Christmas/New years!!! So much to do and so little time.

But regardless life has blessed us with so much this year and I just can't wait for baby #2 to be the best Christmas gift we have ever received :) I have no idea what troubles a toddler and newborn are going to bring but I know the happiness will far outweigh anything that life throws at us. I promise to do my best at documenting it all.

Homemade Baby Food

I've heard a few stories about how hard it is to make baby food so when it came time for me, I did my research. Online there are a multitude of recipes each with their own opinion of how it's so much better than the bottled baby food. So I tried it and much to my liking, it was pretty simple. Steam veggies, throw it in the magic bullet and TADA! Baby food!!!!


This week green beans :)












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Tummy time?

I can't get Alana to do tummy time for longer than 5 minutes at a time but in the morning I find her sleeping face flat. If I try to move her she whines and turns right back onto her tummy!

I know she has full control of her neck now but every time I find her in this position I HAVE to make sure she's still breathing!!!







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First day of daycare

Today was Alana's first day of daycare and although it was hard to leave her this morning, the family taking care of her made it much more pleasant. Alana was all smiles and already making
new friends :)








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Disneyland fireworks and Pooh

Today Alana watched the fireworks at Disneyland for the very first time and loved it!!!! We also got her favorite Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal in her size :) I couldn't resist!

I'm loving these few moments of peace in my busy life. I cant believe that I have to see a patient again at 330am!!!! But seeing the look on her face in Disneyland is all that I need to get through the week.









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Location:Disneyland