Moving...

Some times it takes a friend to help motivate you to do something...walking! As many of you know, I am currently on WW and have been successful so far. However, I do have a LONG road ahead of me! I have lost this weight numerous times and this is going to be the LAST time!

Tonight my best friend came over and we went for a walk. How lovely it was to get out of the house, walk, be away from the hubby and little one, get some fresh air, and just visit.

When she arrived Owen was having a major melt down! This was the mother of all melt downs! Got him calm and put him in the swing for what I thought would be lights out! After we walked, I approached the condo expecting to hear him screaming. Nope, not a peep. I came in expecting him to be asleep and he was wide awake. Here it is 9:15 and he is STILL awake. Are you kidding me?

I don't mind him staying awake if he would sleep through the night...that will not happen. Oh well, maybe one day he will sleep through the night.

Tomorrow I am going to get up and go to church...I need it! I am going to leave Owen home and pray he is a sweet little one. I could take him with me and put him in there for the people to watch him. I am just not that comfortable yet. Also, we are going to my parent's house for my Dad's birthday.

Well, I am off to bed. I am really tired and there is nothing else to do.
Until next time,Stephanie

Cutting...

As some of you know, I wacked my hair off about two weeks ago. I got a total of 8 inches off of it and I really love it. Many of you know I have *tons* of hair and I just couldn't take it anymore.
For the majority of my life I have alwas worn my hair back in a ponytail...now I am forced to dry and fix my hair everyday. I can no longer pull it back in a ponytail. However, I can make pigtails and that's it. I only do it at the end of the night before bed. I can't sleep with my hair all over the pillow.

It use to take me about 20 minutes to do my hair, now it only takes me about 10. I swear I have lost two pounds by having it cut. I am happy with it and I can see myself going a little shorter next month. ;)

Whats New:

Yesterday Tony and I went and looked at another daycare that I like better. I just pray they have a spot in a few weeks when I need on.

Owen is getting so freakin' cute! He has these little cheeks, rolls on his arms and legs, biggest blue eyes, and he's all MINE!!!

Like in the Lankford household has never been happier with the addition. I just can't wait till he's a little older and can talk! I talk to him constantly and I wished he could talk back. He probably thinks my Mommy is CRAZY...all she does is talk and read books to me.

Next month Owen will be 3 months old...where has the time gone? We are going to have his pictures made and I can't wait! I think I have found someone I like, I am going to meet with them soon.

Being a Mother has always been what I wanted and I can't imagine someone mistreating a baby/child, but it happens everyday! I wished I was rich because I would have a house full of kids! However, I am a poor teacher with little money and a lot of student loans...two children is enough.

Well, I am off to read a book while my little monkey is napping. Talk to you all soon!

Love,

Mommy

Sleep...Anyone?

Can someone help this baby go to sleep???? Last night Owen was up till 9:40!!! All I could think was..."you have got to be kidding me!" He took mini naps all day but nothing out of the norm. For some reason he wanted to be up with us.

The doctor said last week that he has two teeth sitting right on the top and yesterday all Owen was doing was rubbing his gums, fussing, and wanting to chew on my fingers. Not to mention that morning he woke up a lot to nurse.

All is well here and we are doing great. It will not be long till I have to go back to work and he is in daycare. I really don't want to think about it but it's something that's got to happen.

Well, I am off to get ready and enjoy the day. It's raining and I love it...I would like it better if I could be in the bed all day. ;) However, I have a little bird that needs all of my attention.

SWL

OUCH!!!!

My sweet baby got his first round of shots on Thursday and all I can say is...OUCH!!!! He got three in one leg, two in the other, and a liquid oral dose! I had to hold his hands down and yhat was so darn painful! He took it like a champ and all is well now.

I was happy to know he is gaining weight! He weighed 12 pounds 3 oz. and has grown to 24 inches. Owen is getting so big! The doctor said everything is looking good and we are scheduled to come back in two months.

Owen has reached a milestone...he is sleeping through the night. Well, let me explain...some nights he goes to sleep at 7 others 8-9 and doesn't wake up till 4am to eat, then goes right back to sleep till around 530!!! This pattern has been going on all week and I am so happy!

Time is ticking down and it's getting closer and closer for me to return to work. I am not looking forward to that but it is something that has to happen. We have found a daycare that we are happy with and he is scheduled to start the first Monday in August. I know I am going to cry like a baby when I have to leave him there.

I have been thinking about going back to Nursing school to finish my nursing degree. Why? I would love to work 3 days a week and possibly even Tony being able to stay home. Just a thought! I could finish in 16 months and have my BSN. I am not going to do anything till 4 more years of teaching.

Also something else I did...I got 8 inches wacked off of my hair last week. I feel lighter and it looks cute. I was afraid of Tony not liking it but he does. I will put a picture up soon.

Well, I am off to finish getting ready. As soon as I got out of the shower my little man was ready to eat...so, I had to make him happy. I will update soon!
Stephanie

Love...

As each day passes I have realized that I now know what *true* love is. Look at the two most important men in my life. Each day that passes Owen is changing so much. He is making the cutiest little sounds, grunts, smiles, and expressions that just melt my heart.

Tony is on vacation this week and it's nice having him home once again. Since he spent the first 6 weeks with us he is really liking being back home with his little dinosaur. He has two more weeks of vacation this year.

July is a busy month with the holiday and my preparation for returning to work. The last Sunday of July Owen is getting baptized at the Cathedral on West End. This will take place during the afternoon mass. How neat it this: When I finally took the step to get baptized in to the Catholic Church I was a month pregnant with Owen. Now Owen is going to have the same thing done, at the same church, and by the same priest...how neat is that????

Today I went and paid my money for Owen's daycare. I can honestly say this is the HARDEST thing I have ever had to do. It breaks my heart to think someone else will get to be with him during the day. I think it is even harder because I LOVE my job...this is what I have spent so much money on, my education. I know he will be fine, but I just wished I was home with him.

I must go and wash some clothes while my little sweet one is asleep.

Until next time,

Stephanie

Where does the time go????

Where does the time go? Owen will be 2 months old next week and it seems just like yesterday I was pregnant. I do miss being pregnant, feeling him move in my tummy, being able to have milkshakes and not feel guilty, and just the joys of being pregnant. Although I loved being pregnant, I will not be pregnant anytime soon!!!! I really want to enjoy Owen and all he has to offer.

Tony has been back to work for two weeks and him not being here makes a huge difference. Taking a shower is a little tricky...I have to make sure Owen is full and not fussy, put him in the bouncy seat, and jump in. I try to be quick but he has been doing great!

My days a numbered at home...I wished I didn't have to work at all. However, it makes it hard not to go back to work b/c I love my job, but I love being at home more. These days you cannot afford to stay home and raise your child unless you have a ton of kids. I think I have 5 more weeks of being home. I have not worked since mid April.

Owen is changing everyday:

• smiles a lot


• makes the craziest noises...Tony says they sound like dinosaurs


• has found his hands and puts them in his mouth


• is getting really chunky

We go to the doctor next Thursday and I hope everything goes OK. The doctor is going to make a decision about his feet. If he is not happy with them, we are going to see a children's orthopedic doctor to help correct his feet. He will also start getting his vaccunations...*cry*

Until next time,

Stephanie

Being a Mommy...

I never knew how much being a Mom would change my life. Owen is going on three weeks old and he is so perfect! He is everything I have ever wanted and then some. I do miss him kicking me in my tummy. However, it is really nice to have him here for me to kiss, cuddle, and hold.

He is growing like a weed! He has gained 1.4 pounds in the past 13 days, grown almost an inch, and doing great! Tony is really liking being a father and being home with him. It is funny how you dont mind getting pooh on your hands, getting a little pee on you at 2:30am, sneezed on, or anything else that comes along with being a parent.

Tony has three more weeks here at home with me and Owen and I am going to miss him once he goes back to work. I am going to HATE going back to work in August and having to put him in daycare. However, I know it's for the best!

I am going to try to post more often and keep up with the pictures. For now, I am going to make dinner while the little bird is asleep.

Hugs,
The Lankford's