Every time we have a break from school I have a new obsession. Usually these obsessions include Sudoku, logic puzzles, making baby hair bows, making jewelry, making sparkly flip flops, the list goes on. It seems that this summer I am obsessed with blogs. Not only our own family blog, but everyone else's blogs. I sit and read blogs late into the evening after Gus is in bed. I stay up far past my bed time. But hey--it's summertime...I can stay up as late as I want! I love reading the different ways that people write. Some are very proper in their writing and some are very casual. It is almost as if some of them are just sitting next to me telling me a story.
I also love the multitude of topics that are discussed. Today alone I read an announcement about a new pregnancy, the poop struggles of a three-year-old cancer patient, a family vacation, an adoption struggle, swim lessons and much more. So many different things going on out there with the bloggers that I follow.
There are so many different designs that people use. Some people use a very straight forward, simple design and color palette. Others go a little crazy. Much like the new look of our blog. So I got a little sassy with it...I like it. Anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE polka dots. I mean LOVE!! It is just one more of my obsessions. My cheerleaders always make comments like, "of course...coach always has polka dots" or "of course our hairbows have polka dots...coach picked them." Like I said...obsessed. So it only makes sense that I would put polka dots here!
WOW! It's already after 10 pm...I have a lot of blogs to read yet tonight!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Fuss-a-lup-a-GUS
We are very lucky. We have a little boy who is generally smiling and easy-going. But lately, he has started to throw tantrums. And perhaps if he was always fussy or not as easy-going, I would be frustrated. But since this is something new and doesn't happen very often, I think it is funny. I have yet to learn to keep the straight, serious, "mom face" in order to get him to understand that the behavior is inappropriate. And I know that he is little and it is okay for him to be upset so I am not too concerned by these little temper tantrums. But stay tuned...I am sure by this time next year, I will think differently. Until then, I will continue to laugh at this little fussy Gus. Just look at this sad face....
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Happy Birthday, Gus-gus!
Deeply and madly in love with this little boy!!
I cannot even believe that Gus is a year old already! I can hardly stand how quickly this year has gone by! We started out the day by going to see Dr. Cadena. After the crabby doctor in Orlando diagnosed Gus with an ear infection, I decided that I wanted to see our own doctor. I'm glad that we did because Gus had also developed a rash so I wanted to get that checked out. After the doctor, we stopped at school and Auntie Diane's house before coming home to take a nap. Gus was not thrilled about taking a nap at that time and lucky for him, his cousins rescued him by stopping by to wish him happy birthday. That night we went to the All-Star football game to watch Joe and Dan play one more time. We didn't celebrate/party yet for Gus. His birthday party is going to be later this month when it works for all of his grandparents (and his Da-Doh) to be there.
I am so lucky to have this beautiful little man in my life. I cannot imagine my world without him. It still amazes me that I get to be his momma. I cannot wait to watch his little personality continue to develop and see who he becomes.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
M-I-C...K-E-Y
Gus had a week of many firsts. He took his first vacation! We have taken other trips to see friends and family, but this was the first vacation we had planned that was just for us. The idea for the trip actually came before Gus was even born. My friend, Amy Sulewski, and I decided that we wanted to take our kids to Disney for the first time together. So after a lot of planning (and a few uncertainties) we finally made it to Orlando.
FIRST plane ride- We started our trip in the 1st class lounge. The parent of one of our students works inside there and invited us in. It was nice to relax in a quiet space before the hustle and bustle of the airport.
Waiting to board the plane.
We arrived at our resort where there was a birthday surprise waiting for Gus in our room. It included a balloon, autograph book and Gus' FIRST set of Mickey ears.
Gus and his "ears".
Gus met a ton of characters in Disney World. His FIRST one was Minnie Mouse. He thought it would be a good idea to try to eat her nose!
Hi Minnie Mouse!!
The Disney transporation was so easy to use. We took a boat, the monorail and spent a lot of time on a bus. Gus loved it because he didn't have to be in a carseat. He was eager to look around at everything we went by. He was like a little puppy paying attention to his surroundings. At one point he decided to start holding onto the pole like Momma and Dada did.
Gus on the bus! Hold on, Gus!
We went to the Magic Kingdom ElectroMagic Parade. Gus LOVED all of the lights. He had a ton of fun at his FIRST parade.
"WOW!!"
Gus saw his FIRST fireworks at Magic Kingdom. (Yes, it was past his bedtime, but there was no way that we were gonna past up that opportunity!) The end of the fireworks has the song "A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes." This entire trip was full of emotion for me and I cried a ton! When this song played, I lost it completely! We are totally living the dream as our little family.
My boys watching the fireworks.
DUMBO! Gus LOVED the Dumbo ride. On this ride you get to control your own elephant to go up and down. Gus loved playing with that little lever.
Disney was smart to place an elephant on the ground for mommas like myself who want pictures with it.
Gus has a blast riding the tea cup ride! We didn't spin too much. Gus just thought it was fun! The Sulewski family were so fortunate to have Alice from Alice in Wonderland ride in their tea cup with them. Rylie was in awe!
"Weeeeee"
Growing up, I was in love with Winnie the Pooh and his friends. I was thrilled for Gus to get to meet those characters. He was amazed by Tigger!
"T-I- double Grr- R"
We made this trip all about celebrating Gus' first birthday. Gus had his FIRST frosting....and loved it.
"YUM!"
On Wednesday of our trip, Gus woke up with a skyrocketing fever. After a couple of hours of it not going down and a very unhappy baby, we decided to go to urgent care and see if we could find out what was wrong. Turns out he had his FIRST ear infection. Poor peanut! So we spent our last day at Disney in our hotel room.
"OUCH"
On the day of our departure, we were trying to pack up and get ready to go. Gus decided to have some of his own fun.
"Gus-gus....where are you?!?"
The bathroom door had a mirror on it and Gus could not get enough of it!
"Who is that handsome devil in the mirror?"
We had a WONDERFUL time at Disney World. We have already started to think about our next trip that we will take there. Can't wait!!
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