Mommylogues: Thinking about Baby Pancakes #2

I was at home by myself for a few hours and i started thinking about how awesome it would be to be pregnant again.  I starting reminiscing about how it was to have Baby Pancakes growing inside of me.  And the wonderful feeling it was knowing i was helping to create this little human being.  And at the same time how terrifying it was because of all the unknowns of carrying and actually delivering a baby.  But then I also remember how strong my faith was during pregnancy and how close i felt to God and this unborn baby.  I remember taking pictures and watching my belly grow...

And now i look at Baby Pancakes and I am amazed that I have an 8-month old who is growing, babbling, follows directions most of the time, standing and trying to walk (he has take a few steps).  I am amazed at how quickly time flies and I think i may miss the newborn phase.  But more than anything i am thinking about Baby Pancakes' having a sibling. 

I can see him playing with his brother or sister.  Mr. Pancakes is an only child and I had a whole bunch of brothers and sisters which made growing up a whole lot of fun and i don't want him to miss out on all that fun.  I watch my niece and nephew together and I love how they love and care and fight and argue with each other.  As much as they fight, they love even more.

I had a lot of time on my hands those few hours.  Then Baby Pancakes' came home and he was crawling around, standing and trying to touch and pull everything down, and for a brief moment...I thought I was crazy to want another one like him.  But then he cuddles with me, gives me one of his smiles and he melts me.  And i think another one almost like him will be such a blessing.

I keep on thinking and talking about it with Mr. Pancakes...and he may be on board.  After all, the best part of having Baby Pancakes #2 is the trying!!!

We will probably wait until Baby Pancakes is one before we finally make our decision.  But in the meantime i am trying to get back into some kind of shape, eating properly and just enjoying time with my family. 

In the meantime...i will remember when i was pregnant with Baby Pancakes...woohoo i was big!!!

 

Question of the Day:

When did you start thinking of Baby #2?

Do you randomly think about having babies?

Mommylogues: Dance Party with My Son

Good Monday Morning Friends...

On Saturday...my son and I had a dance party.

This reminded me of a post i wrote when Baby Pancakes 

was still in my belly about him having a dance party.

April 27, 2012

It must be a Friday night dance party 

because you are dancing up a storm Baby Pancakes! 

Just twisting and chivying away...

you are too cute sometimes how you interact 

and i so think you are going to be a night baby. 

Daddy and i hope you will enjoy sleeping as much as we do

 BUT when you are having dance parties..i am left to wonder! 

You are too adorable in all your cuteness...

i LOVE feeling you move and now when you 

move i can actually see the movements and it the most amazing feeling. 

 I want you to continue to move and move and twist 

and turn and chive and do all the things you need to do!!!  

LOVE always and forever!!

This time around, our Play List included these songs:

1. Three Little Birds (thanks Rolex for the reminder...i love this song)

2. No Woman, No Cry

3. Could This Be Love

4.  Move Like Jagger

5. Soul Sister

6. Home

7. Buffalo Soldier

 

And some others I can't remember but it was a jumping playlist.

Watching and listening to my son laugh and smile filled my heart with such joy.  

I was reminded how beautiful and fun motherhood truly is. 

And while we were dancing....we were making memories that will last a lifetime!

Question of the Day:

What did you do this weekend?

Any dance parties?

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Blogging & Sleeping Blues

Yesterday I was definitely on a high and I still am

 but lately I've been feeling the Blogging & Sleeping Blues.

I want to blog more, I want to read more blogs...

I want to sleep more, I want to sleep more...

I want to blog the way I did before I had a baby 

and I know i can't and shouldn't even wish for that...

But sometimes I really miss blogging like I used to....

But then again I miss being able to sleep the way I used to...

I miss sleeping in on Saturday...

I miss cuddling up to my husband for hours at a time...

I miss spontaneous hanky panky...

(well that kind of happens sparingly..TMI, i know!)

In many ways I have accepted my new role as mom 

and I LOVE it but sometimes just sometimes...

I want to be able to blog and sleep a little longer...

I am in awe of mothers that are able to write thought provoking blogs 

and read other people's blogs at the same time...

And look refreshed and awake doing so...

Most nights I can't even find the time to wash his bottles because 

although Baby Pancakes is crawling, standing and moving around the house...

he still needs to have me close to him.

We've tried the playpen and he HATE it

 because it contains him and my baby will not be contained....

I am thinking I need to be mean-mommy and just let him cry....

But of course he has mastered crying in decibels...

he starts off real low and then if we don't get to him in time...

he takes it up a few more decibels...

That child of mine...I LOVE him but sometimes just sometimes...

I am feeling guilty as I write this because I know I am blessed 

but I felt like being honest with myself today....

Motherhood is everything I thought it would be and so much more....

I knew I would miss blogging but not this much...

I knew I would miss sleeping but not this much...

I knew I would miss having couple time but not this much...

I knew I would LOVE this little boy but not this much!

When it's all said and done...blogging & sleeping blues aside...

Most times I wouldn't have any other life but this one!!!

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Thank you all for sticking around and reading while 

I find my way back to getting enough sleep to blog again!!

I appreciate it more than you will ever know!!!

Question of the Day:

Do you have any blues you wanna share?

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Mommylogues: Teething Baby Help

Good Morning BlogWorld...

I am beside myself this morning because 

Baby Pancakes did not sleep well and neither did I.

And I think it's all due to teething...

And aside from giving him his teether....I do not know what else to do...

Please Please Please Moms out there....HELP!!!!

I feel so helpless because my usually easygoing Baby is not himself...

He is crying whenever he wakes up and it hurts to see him going through this milestone...

And although I am excited for him...it also hurts him which is just not fair...

Talk about growing pains...literally right now...

Please if you've been through it or know someone that has....

PLEASE HELP with tips, suggestions, ideas....

at this point I will take anything even free mid-morning crying baby Nanny!!

A Cranky Baby A Happy Mommy Does Not Make!!!

Thanks Friends...

Babylogues: Trendy Tot Tuesday

There wasn't much going on this Tuesday so I thought

 I would link up with Kelly of Mrs. in Training 

and other fabulous ladies to showcase Trendy Tot Tuesday.  

Baby Pancakes is still finding his style but we definitely

 like to dress him up in comfy and casual wear.

We love to outfit him in layers.  

There is something so cute when he has on a long sleeve shirt over short sleeve.  

I am such a first time mommy, I got teary eyed when he wore this blue outfit

 because I thought it made him look like such a grown up little guy.  

No more onesies and sleepers for him now when he goes out.

And yes he wears shoes.

The jacket is from Old Navy...it's very versatile and cute as a button.

And it has a hoody!! 

Babylogues: Celebrating 5 Months

I can't believe you are 5months old! Where is the time going?

Taking your pictures today was definitely more challenging but you allowed me a few shots...

Thanks Baby Boy!!!1

Stats

At your last month appointment, you were 

15lbs and 7oz and 26inches long...and you are doing so great.

You are becoming this strong little guy and I can't wait to 

see you grow into an athletic little man.

You are doing so much everyday.

There truly is so much that happens in your life and they occur so quickly,

 I'm trying to capture every single second and moment.

Let's see what you've been up to this month.

Cuddling

You still LOVE to cuddle with us which is wonderful.

I hope you never grow out of this phase.

We try and give you a million and one kisses per day.

Body Control

You have always had strong body control but as of late you are lifting yourself up more..

so much that we have to make sure our eyes are on you at all times.

  I think you have the strongest stomach, neck and back muscles of any baby ever.  

You are trying to sit up on your own but you haven't mastered this and you 

go tumbling ace down if we don't stop you.  You are sitting with some assistance

 and you will do thirty seconds by yourself.  You still prefer to stand whenever you can.  

We've started to put you in the bouncer and you like it but your legs are too sure 

so you can't bounce it but soon enough.

Eating

You are still drinking breastmilk and formula, only when mommy doesn't have enough for you.

I am so thankful you are able to go from breastmilk to formula without any issues.

I still get frustrated sometimes because I am not getting the abundance of milk 

but at least you are getting the amount of milk you need.  

We haven't decided whether you will be trying solids although whenever we are eating you reach for it.  

We will see how this month goes before deciding on solids.

Sleeping

I am hoping you sleep soon through the the night but that's not happening as of yet.

I am starting to think it may never happen.

We've tried co-sleeping and YOU LOVE it but mommy gets a little scared 

because I'm such a deep sleeper.

We are starting to think you didn't get our genes for sleeping 

because both your dad and I LOVE to sleep.

We are hoping your sleeping habits matches ours soon enough.

You do take naps during the day BUT only when daddy is holding you.

You are so spoiled loved little baby!!

Diapering
We are still using cloth diapers...and use disposals when we are going out.

We will probably use cloth diapers all the way through.

We finally had to purchase wipes for the first time...

we have been using the ones we received from your shower.

Family

This month, you had a lot of family involvement especially at your blessing.

And Skype has become an awesome way for everyone to touch base with us.

Granny calls to speak with you.

Auntie, cousins, nieces and nephews all call to speak with you.

Baby Milestones
You laughed this month...

it was so random...and I am glad I was there for it.

We were eating and you were sitting in your chair...

and all of a sudden you started to laugh out loud.

Now you've been scarce with the laughs but recently they've been coming more frequently.

And they are the cutest and happiest laughs.

**This month has been everything goes in the mouth from your feet,

 to your fingers to everything else you can get your hands and mouth on.

I am pretty sure you are teething,

I have many many teething toys to help you but you would rather use everything else....

oh well!!

Fun Facts

We had a lot of snow so you got a chance to wear your snowsuit.

You look so cute in them.

Grandpa Pancakes got you a new toy who we call Monkey 

and he has become your newest friend.

You like to eat him but oh well...at least you are friends.

Adventures

You had your blessing at Church this month.

And you did so well...you had your teething toy in your mouth the entire time...

Everyone was so impressed with how well behaved you always are at Church.

Looking Ahead
Rolling over on your own.

Sitting up on your own.

Reading more.

Piano practice.

Take family portraits (mommy is so behind)

Continual growth and development in every single way!

Merry Christmas

It was your first Christmas.

And you had an awesome one.

We spent it in Canada with my family.

We attended Christmas Eve service and you slept through it...

Although you did wake up in the middle of the ceremony and started crying...

We fed you and you went back to sleep.

Christmas morning we all woke up...

Had some tea and shortbread cookies...

You had milk...

And then we opened gifts..

And you received so many great gifts...

You are so blessed little man.

I do hope you enjoyed your first Christmas!!

Baby Pancakes Says...

Good Wednesday....I know mommy is glad it's Wednesday, I hope you are too! I am learning to hold and grasp onto my toys now and it's so exciting! I will reach for my toys and it all goes right into my mouth...including my fingers. Mom and dad call my fingers chicken fingers because its always in my mouth but I think my teeth are getting ready to come on. I can't wait for Christmas...I wonder what I will be getting...I hope it's an awesome and fun toy!

Mommylogues: The One I Write a Love Poem!!

I love every little part of you, from your tiny fingers with its perfect nails that remain balled up to your cute button nose i like to nuzzle. To your toes that curl and your eyes that light up my world! I love every little part of you. I love all your folds...on your arms, legs and neck! Especially your neck. And as you are getting bigger and stronger, I love your strength and your boyish ways. Your spitting up and blowing bubbles. Your turning here and there and everywhere! The way you move up and down and sometimes all around. I love love you. You are beyond smart, adorable and fun I feel blessed everyday you are ALL MINE!!!!!

Babylogues: Celebrating 3 Months

The fact that I am celebrating your three month birthday is amazing to me.

It just seemed like yesterday you were inside my belly.

Now you are here and growing and developing every single day 

in the best way possible.

You have become our ray of sunshine and 

we are so proud to be your mama and papa.

It's the best thing ever!!!

Stats
At your two month appointment, you were almost

12lbs and at the right sizes everywhere else.

I am sure you have grown a few more pounds.

Cuddling

Cuddle time is still the best time.

Every morning I ask daddy to cuddle with you a little bit more during the day.

And at night when i come home, we cuddle on the couch.

But my favorite cuddle time is in the early mornings when we are nursing and you hold my fingers.

My heart melts every. single. time.

And lately you have been touching my face and neck which is just so precious...

Saturday mornings we like to cuddle in bed and just stare at you in amazement.

I hope this never gets old.

Eating

Breastfeeding has become so much easier and i am thankful i didn't give up.

Thanks to all my bloggy friends who encouraged me to continue.

It really does get easier!!!

You still get a little excited but mommy is getting used to this.

We nurse when I am home but when you are home with daddy you have been taking the bottle.

I make sure I am pumping so that there is always breast milk for you.

We have been using formula on an emergency basis.

 I still wonder if you are getting enough breast milk.

 but you seem happy most times so i am hoping you would let me know if you were hungry.  

But i think this is mommy being paranoid.

The best part of my day is knowing i have produced enough milk for you.

I am pumping (in addition to feeding you) over 10oz a day!

I remember when I could only pump 1oz after an hour.

The best thing i learned this month is NEVER GIVE UP!!

Sleeping

You still prefer to sleep on your belly.

I was a little worried but you have mastered this beautifully.

You don't really like taking long naps.

You do enjoy a catnap in the morning and afternoons.

I hope you change this habit because naps are sooooo good for you.

We have been going to sleep a little earlier because I had to return to work.

So we try to be in bed between 9:00pm-9:30pm and most nights you will sleep

until 2:30am.  Then you are up again between 4:00am-5:00am.

Then you are ready to begin your day at 7:00am.

I am still waiting for you to sleep through the night BUT i am getting used to your sleeping schedule.

Daddy usually puts you to sleep and this has been going well.

We make sure to say our prayers every night.

We hope to start reading to your evening routine in a few more months.

Diapering
We are still using cloth diapers although we do use disposal when we are going out.

Daddy says you LOVE cloth diapers because they are softer on your skin.

And the best part...your dad washes all your poppy diapers by hand.

Isn't he the best.  WE LOVE DADDY!!!!

Family

This month was Thanksgiving and you met most of Daddy's family members.

And they loved on you.  And you loved on them.

Grandma came to visit for a short time this month and as usual you enjoyed your time with her.

She brought you the cutest toys and clothes.

But best of all, she brought you herself!!

You also met your Church family and that was a wonderful experience.

They all couldn't wait to see you and it was just beautiful to see everyone interacting with you.

You are the youngest member of our Church so you are a blessing and a star.

For Christmas we are going to spend it with my family and that should be a fun and exciting time!

Baby Milestones
You are doing so much...I am in awe of how on the ball you are.

A lady we saw at the store said it perfectly that:

"your antenna is all the way up" and it's so true because you couldn't be more alert.

When mommy speaks to you on the phone you look around for me.

You recognize other voices: including daddy and grandma.

Holding your bottle (another cutest thing ever).

You still hate tummy time but you are making crawling movements.

You are able to sit against pillows and the corner of the sofa unassisted.

You are reaching for toys, faces, and interacting with them.

You have been playing the piano on the iPad...you actually took to this very easily.

We purchased your first electronic book and you love turning the page on them.

You've discovered spitting up and LOVE doing that now.

I am still waiting for you to laugh but you give the BEST smiles this side of the earth!!!

You still enjoy holding conversations with us.

You give mommy the biggest kisses (see picture above!!)

You get so happy when you are excited about something. 

Fun Facts

**You can still fit into some of your newborn shirts.

***We had to retire your newborn pjs...it's a little too snug...it's the saddest thing ever.

But mommy got lots and lots of pictures with you in it....so no worries.

***Your auntie S had a baby boy and we are so excited to meet him.  

***Your uncle OP had a baby girl today...and you have a baby sister! So exciting.

***You have been trying to sit up...you have the strongest abs in the world.

***You are on instagram everyday.

***You smile when i come home and that melts my heart.

***Your Grandpa Pancakes came to visit and he hadn't seen you in a long time...

so you cried and cried and tried to break his glasses...it was funny to watch.

By the end of the visit you were getting along well.

***You, daddy and Grandpa like to watch Football on Sundays.

***Barack Obama won his reelection.

Adventures

***Daddy has been wearing you in the carrier when we go out and you LOVE this.

You and him look so cute together.

***You went to Church which was an adventure in itself

 because i had to make sure you had enough food, diapers, wipes, change of clothes. 

***Thanksgiving--we went to three homes and you did pretty well.  

No tears, just lots and lots of smiling.

***You met your auntie M for the first time and you bonded so well with her....

it was beautiful to see.

***Daddy took you on one of his meetings and you did great.

***Mommy started work and we both have adjusted but it's still HARD to leave in the mornings.

We Skype and talk on the phone throughout the day.

***Daddy has been doing great with you although he says you give him hard time

 around 5:00pm because you miss me so much.

***You came to work with me one Friday and the ladies at work LOVED you...

you were so well behaved.

Looking Ahead:
Laughing

Reading more.

Piano practice.

Christmas with my family.

Take family portraits.

Buying a gift for Daddy.

Continual growth and development in every single way!

Baby Pancakes Says...

Hello Mommy's Friends, today is my 3 months birthday! I can't believe I am getting so big and strong. Mommy was supposed to have a post about all the stuff I've been up to but she had to work this morning so I thought I would share. I can now hold my bottle all by myself (with a little help sometimes) and I've been learning to play the piano on the iPad. That's all...the rest mommy can tell you later because it's a lot and my little itty fingers can't type for too long. Now I'm off to spend the rest of the day with my dad. Bye bye!!

Daddylogues: Baby Wearing Daddy

I never thought this day would come.

Let me explain...

I always knew my husband, the one and only Mr. Pancakes,

he would be an excellent father 

but I didn't think he would be that type...

you know the baby wearing daddy.

I always thought he would think it's too feminine.  

And yesterday I came home to see him with 

Baby Pancakes all snuggled up in the carrier,
while he was working.  

It was the cutest thing ever!

Of course I forgot to take a picture but here are some

 examples of how adorable (and sexy) daddies look wearing baby!

Via

Via

Question of the Day:

Has your spouse done something lately that totally surprised?

Mommylogues: Working Mom

Happy Veterans Day...

Thank you all to the troops and their families (moms/wives/children) 

who sacrifice their time and lives to make our lives safe always.

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I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at home with Baby Pancakes

 and i wish there were more days at home with him...

but unfortunately the time has come to return to the work force.  

It's coming along sooner rather than later because of changes 

going on at work that required my attention.

I always knew I wanted to return to work after I had a baby. 

But now that the time has come...

I'm cringing the thought of being away from Baby Pancakes for eight hours.

An hour was tough but a complete work day sounds crazy to me.

 My doubts about this working mom thing persists: 

Am I doing the right thing? 

Will my baby forget me? 

Will he bond more with his caregiver? 

Will he be given the time and attention I would give him? 

The doubts I have are replaced by the comfort that Baby Pancakes 

will be attending Daddy Daycare for now. 

 That's one of the perks of having a self-employed husband.

 It makes me feel good but I think as a working mom...

I will always wonder if I'm doing the right thing by my son? 

And the answer to the question, at least for the time being, is "I hope so."

I am also reminded that many women have been doing this for years,

and not everyone has the luxury of having a family member, 

the father, nonetheless be the primary caregiver so i do feel blessed.

The doubts will not leave all at once but the comfort and peace of mind is there

that Baby Pancakes will be well taken care of.

And I will be able to work from home one day out of the week

so that Mr. Pancakes can do majority of work on this day.

And i can be home with Baby Pancakes.

It's a blessing in disguise to work at a place that will allow me to do this.

My co-workers are also eager to have Baby Pancakes around the office...

so worse case scenario if i had to bring the baby to the office....

everyone would be accepting of this scenario.

Today feels like back to school after a long vacation.

I don't know how I am going to be as a working mom but i am anxious to find out.

I am sure I will be tired at the end of the day BUT 

I know i will find enough energy to spend time with my husband and son.  

And that to me is priceless.

Question of the Day:

How did you transition from home to working mom?

Any advice/encouraging words/mantra?

Via

Mommylogues: Adult Parenting...

I feel like with the elections over...we can all resume our normally scheduled posts.
So here is Team Pancakes returning to normal blog posting!!!
Happy Thursday!!!!
Onto today's topic...

Whenever i thought about motherhood before motherhood...

i thought about hugs and kisses and more hugs and kisses.  

But actual motherhood is so much more than that.  

Aside from the hugs and kisses and the cuddles

 and the smiles and the cuteness and adorableness that is my baby...

he is also a 

live breathing thinking personality 

developing physical human being that requires love, 

care, nurturing and responsible/adult parenting.  

And what i mean by that goes beyond food, clothing, shelter, etc.  

Wikipedia describes parenting in the following manner:

the process of promoting and supporting the

 physical, 

emotional, 

social, 

and intellectual development 

of a child from infancy to adulthood. 

I am in agreement with Wikipedia's definition 

that as parents we SHOULD take care of our child's physical and intellectual well being.  

However, adult parenting, I believe, comes in when we are taking care 

of our child's emotional and social well being by addressing some specific areas in our lives.

Areas in our lives include but are not limited to the following:

Our Health

taking care of ourselves physically so that we are healthy 

and able to live a well balanced life.  If this is through exercising, 

eating well balanced meals, refraining from smoking or drinking in excess.  

Whatever we have to do to add to our health, we should be on it.

Finances

having your finances in order is a must.  

Pay off debt and try NOT to get into more debt.  

Save, save, save as much and as often as you can.  

A baby does not need a bigger house/car...

(unless it's a necessity)

if anything baby needs to be closer to their parent.  

Support System

it's not everyone in your life that you would allow near your child.  

We all have some friends and or family members

 who are not a good influence for us, let alone our children.

  It's important to have a support system that is actually going to be supportive and not negative. 

 It's really alright to say goodbye to "Crazy Uncle Fred".

Insurance

having HEALTH and LIFE insurance is definitely a must.  

Having these two should protect your child present and future.  

I never thought about life insurance until Baby Pancakes came 

and we realized we want nothing but the best for him even when we are not here!

Will/Trust

Being a SuzeOrman fan Team Pancakes is used to hearing her advise people

 to get a will/trust written up because it allows families

to deal with people's affairs after death in a peaceful manner.

I am NEVER one to think about mortality however it happens

and we want to make sure Baby Pancakes is taken care of at all times

and what better way to do this than by creating a will/trust.

These are all of course NOT inclusive...

but definitely important to ensuring that your family 

and children are taken care of.  It's not always all about hugs and cuddles...

it's about planning for the future too!!!

Question of the Day:

Do you believe in adult parenting?

Do you any of these things in place for your family?