Motherhood Revelation

After having our first little peanut, I was able to still figure out how to have me time. Now with two, I've realized that I don't think I will ever get me time. Well, maybe until they move out of the house.

I always have to be on it and moving 24/7. Washing the dishes, doing laundry, thinking about what's for dinner, making dinner...it just doesn't stop. When I'm done with family leave and go back to work, I'll have even less time to do things around the house and fit my family, much less myself.

Even when I do find time for myself, or I decide to sleep a little more, I panic and/or feel guilty because I should've been doing something "more productive". What I need to try and remind myself is that relaxing and doing something for myself is productive. It will help energize me to be able to take care of my family better.

I have so much more respect for my parents. There are so many more items available now that wasn't back then. Wipe warmers, a diaper genie, video monitors, electric breast pumps, etc. Ok, so for the most part I don't even use most of those items either, but still. They're available to me if I wanted to.

I'm hoping I at least become as good of a mother as mine is.

What a Character

Baby D is such a character. His new thing is to make fun of Baby Andrew. When you ask him what Baby Andrew says, he'll proceed to pout and whine, then he just smiles and laughs.

Oh sibling rivalry, you're going to give us an interesting ride.

Baby D is not a little Peanut anymore.

Oh my baby D. So not a baby anymore. He's growing up so fast! He's really showing us his personality a lot more.

He eats so much and has recently been more vocal about not eating food that doesn't have any flavor and is pretty bland. He loves to eat just about anything, but if it doesn't have much flavor, he'll make it clear that he doesn't want to eat it. Screaming, crying, rubbing his face and pushing the food away. Actually, today during breakfast, he just started spitting out the food for the first time.

We love watching his brain really work and see how everything is processing to baby D. He loves to throw the balls we gave him. He doesn't like things in order, always wanting to take the lid off the boxes, take the letters out of his mat. Just this week, D learned how to turn on the lights. It was easy for him to figure out how to turn the lights off, but turning it on was exciting. Now he can't get enough of it.

Baby D, you're going to be a wonderful Manong/Kuya to Lil Smoky. I just know it!

Why Hello There

It's been such a hectic and interesting time since I last blogged about anything. Since then, Dylan has turned 1, he's talking so much more now, he's learning to walk, and he's eating tons of food!

Also, in bigger news. I gave birth to our 2nd baby boy. We kept it a surprise, but I had a feeling it was another boy again. He decided he didn't want to wait and came out at 30 weeks! Today, he's only 2 weeks and 1 day old. He'll be in the NICU for at least 5 weeks, but he's showing huge signs of improvement. No more IV, his jaundice level is good for now, he's taking my breastmilk ok. It's so great to know he's being a strong baby.

Now that I do have a little more time, I'd like to start blogging again. Hopefully I can get into a routine. My plan is to post things about both babies so they can look back and read how things were.

Quirky Parents

Everyone always says that you should keep a little notebook of the cute/fun things your children say and/or do. I'm definitely planning to do that, most likely on my blog.

But what about a notebook for the fun/crazy things your parents say? My parents are notorious for saying such random comments. After today's random comment, I plan to keep a notebook of what my parents say as well.

Today, my mom was carrying the little one as he was sleeping.

Mom (As she's checking his forehead): "You know, when you go to the doctor, you need to ask why this is bumper than the other." 
Me & Lana: ??? Blank stares. Then complete laughter. 

I love my parents.

Not So Dirty Thirty

Yesterday, I turned 30. The only time I actually feel my age is when I'm around my nieces and nephews and realize they're teenagers. Man, does time fly.

Hubby decided to work from home yesterday so that I can do what I'd like for the day. With Dylan, it wasn't much. All I wanted in the morning was to go to Starbucks to get my free coffee. It's the little things that I love. He then took me out to lunch and to get tapioca milk tea, which I'm currently obsessed with. I found out later that he had booked dinner for me at the Hornblower in San Francisco. I loved it. As much as I dislike the travel to the city, it's very beautiful. I'll have to post some picture soon. We just purchased a fancy smancy camera and took some awesome pictures on the boat. The sunset over the bay is gorgeous.

In addition to that wonderful birthday gift, Dylan decided to give me one on his own also yesterday. He rolled over on his own! I laid him down on his back on our bed while we were getting ready for the day. I watched him move onto his side and thought, "Hmmm, he must be more comfortable on his side right now." A few moments later of quiet movement, he rolls himself over to his tummy. I was so excited, and then realized we now must really watch him now that he's become more mobile. I wish I caught it on camera. I was just too entranced with watching his movements.

So happy birthday to me. I have a wonderful set of men in my life. God is good.

Oh Peanut

Oh my little peanut, you're growing so fast already. Each day, even each hour, you are beginning to look different. You've been gaining weight and getting longer. Pretty soon, we'll have to start bringing out the larger clothes for you.

In the past week, you've started to talk more. You're now slowly finding your voice and cooing more. I've been trying my best to take a video of you coughing and frowning, but you haven't been really helpful. I'm pretty sure you know what I'm trying to do, which is why it's been so difficult to catch those cute moments.

You're also smiling more now. You have the sweetest smile that just melts my heart. There's been frustration with trying to get you to breastfeed correctly, to burp enough, not spit up all your food, and more. But just one smile from you, and all the stress and frustration disappear.

I can't wait for you to begin showing more of your personality. God truly has blessed us with you.

Love,

Mommy

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Taken September 23, 2011. Trying on Uncle Ira's shoes.

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Taken yesterday, September 19, 2011. Hubby and I babysat 4 kiddies last night. Children are so entertaining.

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Taken September 15, 2011. Happy to be home and see family.

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Taken August 30, 2011. After Uncle Gordon's funeral, I got the pleasure of hanging out with my niece, nephew and Aunt while driving them home. My nephew got a little excited with the crackers.

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Taken August 22. We got to babysit my sister-in-laws kids. One of the little girls decided it would be fun to wear my heels. She was actually pretty quick walking around in them so I had a hard time taking a picture of her. Hence the blurry picture.

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Taken 8.6.11 - Helping the Kania's move into their new home.

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Taken 8.3.11 - Happy Birthday Mom! I love you.

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 Taken 7.29.11 - Stacy's night before her civil wedding. I actually drove to the city and parallel parked on a hill! Too stressful for a night out with the girls. But I did it! God is good.

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Taken July 15, 2011

I can't stop staring at the jewelry piece I bought from my cousins husband. This piece is truly one of a kind. Check him out: Jade Divers

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Taken July 10, 2011

My cousins husband dives for jade and then creates his own masterpieces. He happened to have a table at a local fair, so me and the hubby went by to support him and check all his stuff out. His pieces are truly one of a kind. Some of his pieces also have abalone that he's found as well.

Check him out: Jade Divers

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Taken July 9, 2011

My uncle's cancer went into remission, then within a month ended up showing up again. Apparently it decided it wanted to spread into his brain. We went to go visit him at the John Muir hospital where he's staying at. This hospital is gorgeous. My uncle unfortunately isn't allowed to see the beauty. He's currently trapped in his room: no tv, no books, no leaving the room. Praying things start looking up soon.

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Taken on June 18, 2011

My dad has a tendency to keep random porcelain pieces in their front yard. I love my dad.

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For awhile now, I've been trying to better my relationship with God. I'm still trying to find a good way to read the Bible. Going from beginning to end is kind of hard for me and makes me confused. My dad gave me great advice and just said, "Always pray before you read the Bible. God will help you to understand. That's the best way to do it." Gotta love my dad. God is good.