Before I was a mom

In honor of Mother's day here is a poem I found enjoy :)

Before I was a Mom -I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom -I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom -I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom -I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom -I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom -I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

Year and a half

Not only is today Livi's year and a half B-day but it's also my blogs 1 year b-day I started it when Livi was 6 months old. Nothing to exciting happening around here. The weather has been crazy this week we had a few good storms roll through but hopefully the sun will stick around for a while. I took Livi to my friend, Chanel's son's birthday party today it was nice being able to spend time outside it was so warm. Alivia had a good time playing with Trey seems crazy he's already three I swear he was just born, time is flying by so fast!

Livi has her 18 month check up on May 22nd so I'll give an update of her stats then. She's getting so tall now Livi is already hitting mid thigh on me and has to be over 30 lbs now. I have a cold so I'm going to make this short and head to bed getting up early Matt and Livi are taking me out to breakfast for Mother's day. If I don't get a chance to blog tomorrow I want to wish all you mommy's a happy Mother's day enjoy!

Playing at dinner

Out at dinner

Playing with Trey

Modeling her bathing suit so cute!

Pig tails!

Flash back enjoy two photos of baby Livi

A year ago today little chunk
This is one of my fave photos of her ever!

Daddy and me

On Sunday afternoon Matt and Livi went out shopping together. It was the first time Matt had taken her anywhere by himself. With us working opposite shifts and only one car he's never gotten the chance just spend time with her because I always like to tag along. They just made a quick trip to Target to pick up some things and daddy bought Livi a new toy. She's really into the Little Einstein's TV show on Disney channel it's pretty musically oriented it has four kids that fly all over in a rocket ship type thing and in order to get the rocket to fly or go faster they pat their hands onto their thighs and say 'pat, pat, pat etc...' then start patting faster to make rocket move quicker. Well in the last few weeks when ever they start patting Livi will start doing it as well it's so funny. Matt said while they were at Target he showed her the toy and put it back since it was $40 and he went to go down another isle and Livi just started screaming 'pat, pat, pat, pat' so he caved and bought it for her.
Alivia will be a year an a half coming up on May 9th crazy! Well enjoy the photos sorry it's been so long since I last updated I've been so busy!
New toy

Her hair is getting so long!

Wearing a hat my grandma's friend made her

Easter

Happy Easter everyone! We've had a busy weekend. Alivia attended her first wedding last night. A good family friend of mine, Stephanie got married yesterday it was beautiful! I went up to her parent's house yesterday morning with one of my co-workers and we did everyone in the bridal parties hair. During the ceremony Livi was being so good, I was scared she would start screaming or trying to wiggle free from my grasp since she doesn't like being held anymore. After Stephanie said "I do" Livi shouted "WOO HOO" perfect timing haha I put my hand over her mouth so fast. I felt horrible, but everyone got a kick out of it.

Today we all slept in and went to Matt's cousin's for a family get together. Then went to my parents for dinner. The sunshine has finally disappeared and there's talk of that white stuff I hate coming tomorrow fantastic, NOT! Spring just needs to get here and stick around. Enjoy the photos from this weekend!

Flash back Livi last Easter

In her Easter dress last year

Congrats Carl & Stephanie!

Dancing with Grandma

Pretty Easter dress

Livi and her new barbie and easter basket

Playing the piano with cousin, Dillion

She loved the piano

Passed out after a long weekend!

Cartoon inspiration

I've been slacking and haven't done my weekly grocery shopping in about 2 weeks. Just grabbing things here and there and having Matt bring home random items when he comes home from work. The last few months I've been trying to save as much as possible while I'm at the grocery store. So every Tuesday we get the Safeway ads in the mail then I sit down and write out my weekly grocery list and plan a whole week worth of meals using what's on sale. On average I save at least $40/ week doing this. I worked until almost 8pm tonight and had no motivation to figure out what to make for dinner. Little Caesars went in right across the street from our salon so my stomach was leaning me that direction. Then I remembered duh... what was my last blog about? Loosing 10 lbs!! So pizza was out of the question. Still stumped on what to cook for dinner I remembered a quick easy snack I saw on the Disney Channel earlier this week. There is a show called 'Tasty Time with Ze Fronk' they usually show it between two shows Livi likes to watch in the morning. Basically if you haven't seen it, it's about this dog that makes nutritious snacks that are easy enough for kids to make with the help of their parents. So in order to eat semi healthy today I got my dinner inspiration from that show. I made some turkey wraps. Easy, fast and good Livi even enjoyed them. A lot better for the old waist line then a pizza. Plus I have not had a Starbucks since Sunday. (I think I deserve a pat on the back for that one haha)

10 lbs

As most of you know I have no motivation what so ever to work out, I'll just say it I'm lazy! I I bought a Nintendo Wii and the Wii Fit last August. Used it for a good 2 weeks before heading out on vacation and never used it again. I don't know how many work out videos i've bought and never opened the package. With my sister's wedding coming up in 4 1/2 months (geez where is time going didn't she just get engaged?) I want to loose 10 lbs. I had great success with Weight Watchers after I had Livi. I lost like 24 lbs total in the 3 months I did it, 7 lbs my very first week! It just got to be to expensive so I stopped doing it. With the weather starting to get nice Matt, Livi and I are going walking every morning as long as it's not pouring rain. In a few weeks I want to buy a jogging stroller so I can start jogging. (Keep laughing I know it's a funny thought, me jogging I can hardly see it myself) So with walking, jogging and eating better I hopefully will loose the 10 lbs I want to before Shea's wedding. One of my major hurtles is cutting out Starbucks. I've done it before and I know I can do it again, but I love those caramel macchiatos yummy.

Liv will be 17 month old on Thursday! Almost to the year and a half mark. The rain is coming back tomorrow so I wanted to take Livi out and soak up as much vitamin D as possible over the last 4 days. Hopefully the sun will decide to stick around a bit longer next week.

Good morning sunshine heading to the park for a 6 am walk with mom and dad

Love my new shirt? $3 at Target woo hoo

My baby girl loves the swings!

Perfect Day

Today was perfect! The temperature in our area got up to (drum roll please.......) 73 degrees! A big jump from last weekend when we received 4" of snow. I knew it was nice out this morning but I had my nose deep into an amazing book. I couldn't put it down. It's called 'Thirteen reasons why' by Jav Asher. I totally recommend it and no, it's not about vampires for those of you who may be rolling your eyes. Seems like every book I've recommended lately is some how related to the immortal world.

This afternoon we went to our friend, Brandon's birthday party. It was nice seeing his family it's been a long time. The last time we went to their house Livi was maybe a month old. It was nice being able to eat outside and enjoy the sunshine. After dinner, dessert and presents. Brandon's mom got out their wagon and all the girls took Livi on a walk around the neighborhood and stopped at 2 parks for her to play. Hopefully the sunshine will stick around.

Hanging upside down

Wagon ride

Checkin out the airplanes over head

I had to sneak this in too cute!

Check this book out so good!