We meet again!!!

The Mom's group got together againg. This time we got together at our home. It was great to see all the kids and their parents too. Everybody is getting so big. We re-arranged some furniture and brought out all the toys, put the kids on the floor and watched them play. It was a lot of fun. can't wait to do it again.

Poor Aiden!!!

You are not going to believe what happened last night...AIDEN FELL OUT OF HIS HIGH CHAIR!!! The tray wasn't snapped in and Jimmy and I were getting dinner ready. He fell onto the tile and started screaming. When we picked him up he immediately got sleepy. I was so scared. We called the Dr and she told us if he doesn't vomit then he is fine. We ate dinner and took Aiden to Urgent Care afterwards. We just needed some reassurance that he was fine. Poor baby.....I guess we have to put this in the baby book...

Interesting...

You know I was just thinking...what is that I didn't like about Obama? After his speech today I loved what he said...maybe not the tone...but hell my voice is annoying too!!!! I realized that I disliked his youth. That I was worried a young man couldn't make the changes that needed to be made. Then I realized I was being hypocritical.
I was the youngest Category Manager and F4L. I was never taken seriously. My ideas were squashed and my boss constantly told me I was on a soap box. He had been in the business for years and would tell me "That would be nice, but it's not the way it works." I couldn't figure out why they were afraid of change. Why they couldn't get past my age and listen to what I had to say. I never backed down..I hadn't been around long enough to be discouraged.
Then it hit me...Obama is the same way. He is YOUNG...He hasn't been around for a LONG time...He isn't irritated with the system...He BELIEVES in it. He believes we can change, he is willing to put up the fight for the change. I have to say that at 7:35pm on January 20th, 2008 I am content with the man that has been elected to run our country. I am proud the American People saw this before I did. Thank you voters for voting for change. I apologize I opened my eyes too late.

Inauguration Frustration

Well first of all I want to say that I watched my very first Inauguration today. I even had Aiden in front of the TV to watch it. He last maybe 10-minutes and then was frustrated I wouldn't let him turn around. Although my first, second or third vote would not and wasn't for Obama I respect the fact that he is our 44th President and really enjoyed his speech. I liked the way he brought up history and how strong our country is. He made me feel as if we CAN and we WILL get out of the tough situation we are in. I was moved by how many people were at the Inauguration.

That being said. I am not that excited about how much money was spent on this event. I cannot believe that $150million was spent on this one 2 hour piece of history. I get it that it wasn't tax dollars and that it was private sector donations and all that, but for heaven's sake why not spend that $150 million on something that would better the condition of our country. I thought with the way the economy is right now people didn't have disposable income...I guess I was wrong. Why not donate $150million into the education of the future of this country or how about into better health care or hell why not help pay off the deficit. It just amazes me at how people don't think about throwing away money. Hell it is my opinion that we should never spend money on Inaugurations...people should donate their time and services to be part of these historical events.

Well as I wish all President's...GOOD LUCK PRESIDENT OBAMA. You have a very tough job...one I would never want. Here are picture of Aiden watching the 44th President be sworn in.

When they cry...there is a reason!!!!

Ok...for all of you soon to be mommies a bit of advice. When they cry there is a reason!!! Especially if it changes the normal routine.
Aiden used to sleep through the night...and about 7 days ago he stopped. Nw I don't mean he would wake up for 10min and go back to sleep. NO WAY!!! He would wake up for 2-3 hours and cry the entire time. Jimmy and I had no clue what was wrong. We thought it was gas...or that we fed him something that was wrong. We said...it can't be his teeth they haven't gotten close enough. We could see his incisors (fang teeth) coming in but they weren't close to the surface yet. Guess what last night in the bath...I noticed the problem. Tooth number 5 broke through. It wasn't a dang incisor it was his the tooth next to it. It came from no where...and it was hurting my little man. So last night we gave Aiden teething tablets....and Tylenol....guess what we slept from 7pm to 349am took a bottle and he is still sleeping. WE GOT OUR BABY BACK!!!!

Guess what Aiden's doing????

Ok...so I have trying not to get too excited about this new development...but I can't help it. AIDEN IS SAYING HIS FIRST WORD!!!! That's right...and guess what he says...Ma Ma...I know I know I shouldn't be so lucky...but I am!!! At first I thought he was just saying it when he was crying and it was my imagination...but right now I am on the computer and Aiden is playing on the floor. I looked at him and he said...Ma Ma!!!!! Ha Ha Ha....and some of you thought it was going to be Uncle...or even Daddy!!!! He really is a Mama's boy!!!!

A Letter to Aiden

Dear Aiden,

What an amazing year 2008 was for mommy and daddy. You were born just about mid-year on a very special day, June 13th, your daddy and Grandma Barbie's birthday. You little face and wonderful personality is a joy to us every day. Mommy and Daddy will always remember the day you were born and I promise to tell you all about it whenever you want to know.
In 2008 you accomplished a LOT...you learned how to smile, to sit up unsupported, roll over, to run in your round-a-bout and to laugh. Your laugh is catching and everytime you crack up mommy, daddy and whomever else can hear you laughs too. You grew quite a lot in 2008 too. You were only 9lbs 3oz and 21inches long in June and by Dec 31st you were almost 21lbs and just about 30 inches long. The doctors say that your motor skills are that of a 9-month old baby and that you sit up like a 10-month old. Mommy and Daddy are very proud of you. You also grew 3 teeth in 2008. You have always been a GREAT sleeper with a few exceptions. You also babble a lot...in fact your Uncle Brian, daddy and mommy are trying to get you to say our names first. You kind of say Un...cle....but you also kind of say ma ma....It doesn't matter if ma ma only comes when you are crying. You make the funniest face and you are always smiling at the camera.
You went on your first vacation in 2008 to Newport Beach, you went to Disneyland for the first time, you celebrated 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas this year and you made those holidays especially memorable for everyone. Grandma She She and Grandad took you to your first bookstore this year and they say you LOVED it. Grandma Barbie, Brian and Brooke took you to the park for the first time and you really enjoyed the swing. Uncle Brian and Aunt Char Char took you on field trips, who knows where you went, but you always came back in one-piece. Grandpa Mando holds you when you get fussy and tries very hard to calm you down. Uncle Robert loves your pictures and tells mommy that she has too many clothes for you. Cousin Alexa thinks you are a punching bag but you have started defending yourself. Isabella loves to hold baby AJ and always wants to read to you. 2008 has been a GREAT year for you and mommy and daddy, but 2009 is going to be even better!!!!
Happy New Year, son, remember that mommy and daddy always love you. Our goal is to teach you to be strong, independent, and confidant.
Love you mommy