[.5 months Old.]

Well, he was yesterday! Poor thing had gas & was cranky all day. He went to sleep tonight without a problem. Today I took his 5 month pictures & also his first art project which was dipping his foot in white paint to create a ghost for his first Halloween. I made a bunch to give to the family, scrapbook & us. Since I last wrote we also had the "Mummy & Baby Boo" party. Sara did a great job with the treats & it was nice to gather around & gossip mommy style. We hope to have more playdates in the future. Also, yesterday Early Interventions came to the house to evaluate Noah's motor skills because of the delay with tummy time. It was nice to have piece of mind that he is caught up & where he should be. Tonight I made Honey Dijon Pork Chops & they were great, we had them with roasted potatoes. Ok time to spend a few more minutes with Daddy & doggies before bed. Night

[.Made my day..Makes my everyday!.]

WOW, Noah tripoded today! I am SO excited & proud, I was crying like a baby-like hysterical! I think its just overwhelming because he was behind for awhile & now everything is taking its place & he is even ahead of the game with this. I am not saying he is a pro & can do it all the time but its a start! Hoping Steve gets home early enough so I can make this Savory Chicken recipe I have been wanting to do. Made meatloaf with mashes yesterday. Ok, that's it for now..just want to go love my boy!

[If you were a Pumpkin, I would pick you first!]

Today was a good day. First, we went to Noah's appointment & he gained 7oz again. It was 69 degrees here today so right from there we met my sister & nephew to go to the Pumpkin Patch (Since last time it was way too cold) He stole the show on the hayride-everyone was complimenting on how beautiful, good & observant he was. Someone even said he has a "perfect shaped face" & the usual "how old, name", etc. Once off the hayride we went to take some cute shots next to pumpkins & all was well until I moved this silly "goose" shaped squashed next to him & then he cried (and fell over) until mommy rescued him & then he was happy again. After, we went for Sushi. Since I last wrote I also followed through with my compromises & finally did a lot of cleaning & am on a roll with making some new meals (Lamb Chops, Chicken stuffed with Spinach, Meatloaf is next!) This coming weekend is our "Mummy & Boo" party & Halloween plans got a little messed up on Danielle's part so I am a little, ok really bummed about that! Not sure if I mentioned on my last post but we got our Midnight New Moon tickets also, whoo. Ok, I am up way too late & Noah went down easy tonight. We are in a good routine. All it really takes is the obvious, changed & fed but then I read one of the Beatrix Potter books-LOVE my rocking chair & my favorite is me sitting on the floor with my hands through the bars of his crib pretending I am sleeping so he falls asleep feeling safe & not alone. I find if I leave too quick he will cry & be upset. Ok, showing hubby this horrible thing the girls posted that Etsy is selling to see if he wants it for Christmas-Kidding, ew! Night all!

[.Seasons of Love.]

So yesterday it snowed here..in October! Makes me think all this talk about global warming really is true. I have been bummed out the last few days. I was really excited about this weekend going to the Balloon Festival & Pumpkin Picking but it doesn't look like it will happen with this weather,but it was his first time in shoes & he liked them! Steve & I also fought last night over the house being a mess & me not doing "anything" all day while he busts his arsh working all day so I could stay @ home. He knows I spend time with Noah, he just doesn't think its fair how I complain how messy the house is or that I "can't" cook when I don't even try during the day. Steve played hookie @ work Wednesday just so he could get some things done around the house. (hang pics, Halloween decor, etc) I know I have to compermise & work on some things. Right now Noah fell asleep on tummy time like he always does! At least no matter what kind of killer mood I am in he can always put a smile on my face so I am so very thankful for that! Tomorrow I am trying out a tasty new meal-Lamb Chops & Asparagus!

[.If I could speak, here's what I'd say.]

If I could speak, here's what I would say Happy in your arms, I want to stay.I am your gift, and you are mine too! Let love bond together, both me and you.
Lets enjoy this time, right here, right now.Don't let a schedule furrow your brow.Right now is the time, for me to hold,when you're less busy, I'll be too old.
Snuggle me tenderly, close to your chestit is here next to you, I am, at my best.Your rhythmic breathing and beating heart,Contentment, and comfort, to me impart.
To see you, smell you, assured by your voice,all, wonderfully simple, yet help me rejoice.A cuddle, a kiss, some playful fun and frolic,Can banish a mood, and prevent nasty colic.
Hold me, hug me, please show me your dayYou'll be sharing your love, in a marvelous way.My learning is best when perched at your sidewith arms as my classroom and you as my guide.
Please hold me up high, so I might seeAll the many wonders, surrounding me.With time spent close, as you socialize,My mind expands and clearly I vocalize!
When you work, walk or take a short tripWith me safely balanced, upon your hipMy muscle tone and self esteem are greater,I'll be walking much sooner, rather than later.
When we are in 'touch', it reduces our stressWe are happiest then, and worry much less.Safe in your arms, dispels all my fears.My beaming smiles, replace anxious tears.
To dream of our future is significant too,And I know a career is important to you.When I am older, then we'll join in the raceWe'll be more able, to keep up the pace.
Right now, what I know, as certain and rightIs that you are my sun, the source of my light.I don't need many things, expensive or new.What I need is your love, your time and you.

[.SO cute, it's Scary!.]

Here's his Halloween picture, I love it! As promised, I was able to get a real video without his face being blocked! Last night I put him in his crib awake & he went right to sleep. I think he is finally not scared to be alone & in his crib. I only checked on him twice last night, so I am getting better too! I have noticed a lot of changes in him over the last week; more alert, rolling & being much more active. I feel like his weight is getting to be where it should be. Progress on the Tummy Time as well but he still isn't totally sold. I had a horrible dream the other night that @ the hospital they put him under the light & they set it too hot & when I went to see him his face was bubbling & boiled-he later died. I hated that dream & keep thinking about it! Ugh.

In other news, I am finally getting this page to look the way I want it to, though I don't like how the followers are @ the bottom & not on the left but I don't know how to change without changing template which then would change the backround in the center which I don't want. My mom is fully moved into her new place but everything isn't fitting as well so I hope she works it out. Steve should be home soon, no plans-just some good eats & cuddle while we watch a movie. Anxious for next week though!

Events Ahead:

10/17 Hot Air Balloon/Timber Festival

10/18 Pumpkin Picking with Devlin

10/24 "Mummy & Baby Boo" Party

10/31 Breakfast Club

11/1 Wags N' Whiskers Grand Opening Paw-ty

11/20 Midnight Showing of NEW MOON!!!!

[.Floating on Air.]

Today I finally got a video of Noah laughing. It is the best thing in the world! I am a little bummed because the toys on his Activity Gym were blocking his face & then he wouldn't laugh again in all the other takes, but I will get it sooner or later. Noah & I also went to our neighbors for my friend Christinas' son's 2nd Birthday. Steve went to pick up Noah's Halloween picture & is almost home. I am really tired, I should join Noah for his nap. Not much on the agenda for this weekend but next weekend when we have Stevie (my stepson) we are going to go to the Hot Air Balloon & Timber Festival. On Sunday Alissa wants us to go pumpkin picking so we will see. I really want to see the movie Paranormal Activity, everyone is making such a stink about it. I ordered 2 pairs of "Baby Legs" for Noah, so those should be here Monday. Wednesday I have my first Gyn appointment & thinking about getting Paraguard IUD. I should also mention while being a stay @ home mom, I spend a lot of time on this site Thebump.com Its a network where mom's that have babies Noah's age & I can talk about questions, concerns, or even things not baby related together. I enjoy it a lot. This entry is all over the place but I am trying to make sure everything is mentioned. Ok, that's it for now!

[.Dreamed him in to Life.]

I will keep this short & sweet. Noah is now 4 months, we are having a little trouble with him gaining weight but I think he is slowly catching up. We just moved him out of our room into his own & it has been tough! Everyone said I would sleep better but totally not the case! I check on him at least 3 times a night. I have been soothing him to sleep now on the rocking chair & started reading him the Peter Rabbit books. He smiles, plays, laughs, waves & has good head control, however hates tummy time. He drinks 5-8oz @ a time & is on rice cereal. Motherhood has totally changed my life in the most delightful way. Did we have to make sacrifices? Sure, can't say I never miss going to bars, movies & be able to pick up & go whenever but we have a happy balance & are still able to do the things we both enjoy..and still get to go out to eat! Noah has a lot of playdates with Connor so that has been nice. Later this month we are having a "Mummy & Baby Boo" Halloween party & we will both be Scarecrows! This weekend we just took some family pictures & those came out great. I will play around a bit & see if I can get some pictures to post. Tonight we are meeting with Danielle & Buddy to have Hibachi for Steve's birthday so I better get going.

[.Our Love is Obvious and this is our story.]

OK, where to begin..I have been with my husband Steve, for over 7 years. We had our true fairy tale wedding May 1, 2005 & have a house that we built together in Pennsylvania. I have two besties Sara & Danielle as well as a lot of good friends like the people I worked with as an Ophthalmic Technician for many years, Aubrey, & a lot of great neighbors. I LOVE spending time with my family & we go to NJ a lot to visit them. I have one nephew who is two, Devlin & triplet nieces Abigail, Jaylin, & Joslyn. I can't even begin to tell you how blessed I am to have the parents I have. My sister is in the process of opening a "Doggy Daycare" & I am so proud, yet so scared for her.

Now that you are caught up with the past let me get to the present. My husband & I were ready to expand our family last August, shortly after "wha la" I was pregnant. For the first few weeks I was SO scared, thought anything I did would make me loose the baby. Finally I calmed down, luckily enough Sara was pregnant right a long with me & was able to help me step by step through everything. Once I was safe in the second trimester, I absolutely loved my pregnancy from the clothes, to belly, the attention & politeness I got from everyone. I counted down until I got to go to the Dr & hear my babies heartbeat.

Fast Foward to March, by then I already knew I was having a boy & had everything all picked out. I had the best shower EVER with a "Cute as a Button" theme. My friend Danielle made my invites & games for the party, us together pretty much planned the whole thing. My friends from work made adorable button cookies & the cutest, tastiest cake! Not to mention I got every "must have" & more off of my list, leaving us nothing to buy. By April, it was time for Sara to have her baby boy-once she was in labor, I couldn't sleep all night I was so scared yet excited for her! Visiting her & her son Connor was the last far drive I did for I was due a little over a month later.

May 1, as I mentioned earlier was our Anniversary-4 years. Now I was getting anxious to meet my lil smidgen. Everyday when I went into work people would say "You're still here?" We really thought it was going to happen earlier. I did everything-the walking, teas, membrains stripped etc to have a smooth pregnancy. FINALLY on Memorial Day Monday around 11:30pm I started having contractions & by 5:30am I was admitted & contractions were 2 minutes apart. Surprisingly me, who has a low tolerance of pain was such a trooper. Not often can I say I am proud of myself but in the 30 hours of labor I went through, I can truly say that I am. After many hours of waiting, trying, walking, and pushing it was determined that I would need a C Section which I really didn't want but once in labor, it was the cross over of me thinking of myself, to me thinking of meeting my baby boy & what was best for him.

Noah Daniel was born @ 4:57am weighing 7.6 lbs & 19.25 inches. Not even in my dreams was I able to create something so beautiful & perfect he was. For those that don't believe in love at first site, never had a baby. The recovery of the surgery was rough! Steve went above & beyond to change me, help me go to the bathroom, pick things up for me & take care of the baby. I know years ahead that I will be in good hands if I have to wear diapers before he does when we are older! But seriously, it was a true testiment to our love & relationship-he dealt with some smelly & yucky things!

Finally, what seemed like forever later it was time to go home. I had a lot of help between Steve, my mom, grandma, Sara & Aubrey. After about 3 weeks I was ok to drive & sleep upstairs again.