I have decided to write a book. Call me crazy if you want, but I think it would be very informative for Mommy’s and Daddy’s!! With all the new “parenting rules” and “regulations” that new books seem to reiterate over and over again, I think there’s a need for a book that truly gratifies the parent’s heart. My book shall be called Rock the Baby. Call me crazy, but isn’t that what every parent wants and deserves to do? The chapters will go as follows:
Chapter 1: Let them be little
Chapter 2: Rock them to your heart’s content
Chapter 3: Sleeping with you is okay, if that’s what YOU want
Chapter 4: Sleeping with you is okay, if that’s what THEY want
Chapter 5: “Crying it out” is for the birds!!
Chapter 6: Let them eat on THEIR schedule… When they’re hungry!!
Chapter 7: Sleep is overrated!! If they want to be up, stay up with them!! Get all the time with them you can!
Chapter 8: If they LOVE their pacifier or bottle, let them have it! I promise they won’t graduate from high school with it in their mouths! (And those baby teeth are going to fall out anyway!)
Chapter 9: If they love a special blanket, cup or stuffed animal, it doesn’t mean they’re “needy”… once again, I promise they won’t carry it to their high school graduation.
Chapter 10: And this bears repeating… ROCK THEM TO YOUR HEARTS CONTENT!
This book may not be perfect for everyone, but it sure does make my heart and soul feel better than those other “parenting” books out there!! If anyone wants a copy when I’m done, just let me know!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Your Defining Moment
I saw someone write about a moment that defined their life and who they were. After reading their particular moment that defined them, I started thinking about mine. Though there are many moments in a person’s life that molds and shapes the person they become, there is a moment that sticks out clearly in my mind. Here is my major moment and the small ones leading up to it.
As many of you know, Aaron and I met on a cruise. Sounds a little farfetched when you first hear that, but it was, looking back, the most important time in my life. One of the first things almost anyone remembers about Aaron is that smile. The one he shows when he’s having a good time, when he’s really proud or really excited. That was probably the first thing that I really fell in love with. To this day, that smile lights up my world. We met on the first day of the cruise, but it took a few days for us to really zero in on one another. We became fast friends just talking about who we were really, and what we wanted out of life. One afternoon, while in the room getting dressed for dinner that night, Aaron called the room and asked if we could go for a walk. Of course I said yes!! Aaron came to the room and off we went, up to a place on the deck where many conversations were had between us. It was small talk all the way out to the deck, but when we got there Aaron’s voice changed and took on a more serious tone. He turned to me and looked me dead in the eyes…This is my moment guys! Aaron, in a VERY firm voice, looked at me and told me that he really liked me and wanted to continue getting to know me. Then he gave me a strong warning, that this meant just me and him. He wanted my concentration and devotion only to him while we got to know one another, and he would do the same for me. No talking to other guys on the cruise or at home. I was 18 years old, and to many who hear this story, Aaron sounded a little crazy after only knowing me about 2 days, to ask me to completely concentrate on him and only him, but I just remember looking up and saying yes, that was what I wanted too. Then he took my face in his hands and kissed me for the first time. That was THE defining moment that shaped my life. Aaron and I have been together ever since. No break-ups and no serious fights. It didn’t take us long to figure out that there was no person or thing worth us not being together. I love and need this man like the very air I breathe. He is my safe place, my best friend, my everything, and all because of that defining moment in time! That moment led to our marriage, our home and the birth of our beautiful children… all of this because of one moment in time where we decided to be together.
That’s my moment guys!! What’s yours?
As many of you know, Aaron and I met on a cruise. Sounds a little farfetched when you first hear that, but it was, looking back, the most important time in my life. One of the first things almost anyone remembers about Aaron is that smile. The one he shows when he’s having a good time, when he’s really proud or really excited. That was probably the first thing that I really fell in love with. To this day, that smile lights up my world. We met on the first day of the cruise, but it took a few days for us to really zero in on one another. We became fast friends just talking about who we were really, and what we wanted out of life. One afternoon, while in the room getting dressed for dinner that night, Aaron called the room and asked if we could go for a walk. Of course I said yes!! Aaron came to the room and off we went, up to a place on the deck where many conversations were had between us. It was small talk all the way out to the deck, but when we got there Aaron’s voice changed and took on a more serious tone. He turned to me and looked me dead in the eyes…This is my moment guys! Aaron, in a VERY firm voice, looked at me and told me that he really liked me and wanted to continue getting to know me. Then he gave me a strong warning, that this meant just me and him. He wanted my concentration and devotion only to him while we got to know one another, and he would do the same for me. No talking to other guys on the cruise or at home. I was 18 years old, and to many who hear this story, Aaron sounded a little crazy after only knowing me about 2 days, to ask me to completely concentrate on him and only him, but I just remember looking up and saying yes, that was what I wanted too. Then he took my face in his hands and kissed me for the first time. That was THE defining moment that shaped my life. Aaron and I have been together ever since. No break-ups and no serious fights. It didn’t take us long to figure out that there was no person or thing worth us not being together. I love and need this man like the very air I breathe. He is my safe place, my best friend, my everything, and all because of that defining moment in time! That moment led to our marriage, our home and the birth of our beautiful children… all of this because of one moment in time where we decided to be together.
That’s my moment guys!! What’s yours?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
I remember when I was pregnant with Ty man. I recall saying “you guys mark my words; this little guy is going to be a handful”. Well, that was 2 ½ years ago, July 2, 2007 and since then, boy has my little Ty man been a handful! I should have known after 14 hours of labor, and I had only dilated to 4 cm, that I had a stubborn little guy on my hands! The first few months of Ty’s life went by like a breeze. I thought, “Man, this is easier than I thought it would be.” Ty was rarely sick and just a joy to be around. Then March of 2008 came, Ty was only 8 months old and he became REALLY sick!! I took him to Dr. Martin, our pediatrician, (who I HIGHLY recommend) who took one look at him and knew he would be admitted to the hospital… and he was… with the flu. That may seem insignificant, and it might have been, if only that were the only story I had to tell. When Ty was 1 ½, he was out playing with Daddy and fell on concrete where he hit his head. We spent that night in the PICU with a skull fracture and a severe concussion. Do you see where I’m going with this? Right before Ty turned 2 years old, he was having severe stomach pains, which urgent care put off as a stomach virus. When this “stomach virus” only got worse, we were off to Dr. Martin again. Thank goodness for Dr. Martin. Ty was diagnosed with intussusception of the bowels. A very hard diagnosis to make, but a situation that is deadly without treatment. Do you see why I always recommend Dr. Martin? So in less than 2 years, that is 3 hospital stays. I thought I would pull my hair out! But even with all of these things happening to my precious Ty man, I still told Aaron, my husband, how very blessed we are. While some people may wonder where God is during those difficult times, I am thankful, because I know He is right there with me. He pulled my little man through each and every time. His Grace saved Ty from a very serious injury and a sickness that has killed many children.
You may wonder why I am choosing now, over half a year later to remember these things and write them down. The reason is because the Lord has saved us once again. On Monday afternoon, Ty was outside playing with his Dad. He came in to ask me a question and I sent him back out to Aaron. What I regret is not following him to make sure he went straight to his Daddy. Aaron did not see Ty come back out. What happened next makes me nauseated just to think about. I heard Aaron scream my name from outside, and there is Ty, choking and having trouble breathing. Ty had taken the charcoal lighter fluid from beside our grill, and he had drank it. We’re not sure how much he had, but he had choked and aspirated the liquid down into his lungs. I called Poison Control while Aaron stayed with Ty. It took half an hour for the coughing and choking to subside, and the wonderful lady at the poison control center told us he was not in danger unless he started having trouble breathing and running fever within 24 hours of the incident. Those 24 hours came and went, and last night when I went to put Ty to sleep I realized he had a fever. I decided he should sleep with me and Aaron. As the night went on his breathing got worse to where he was almost gasping. I checked his temperature again and it was 102. I called Poison Control again and was instructed to take him directly to the emergency room and that they would call and tell the ER that I was on my way. After a chest x-ray to make sure the lighter fluid had not compromised Ty’s lungs, the doctor told us that Ty was going to be just fine. He said he thought that the lighter fluid only irritated Ty’s lungs and did not cause a toxic infection. He sent us on our way with an inhaler for Ty’s wheezing and breathing issues until his lungs are back to 100%. As I sit here writing this, Ty is taking a nap in the other room. I can only imagine how tired his little 2 ½ year old body is after going through all of that and not getting any sleep last night. Please everyone, put your lighter fluid away!! Ours will always be put away from now on, and not just left beside the grill. Ty poured it into a cup before he drank it, and I’m sure it just looked like water to him, but it can be deadly if inhaled into the lungs!! I’m writing this as not only a warning to all parents, but as a PRAISE to God for looking over us! Thank you Lord! Through You all things ARE possible and I am forever grateful for Your presence in our lives and our hearts!!
You may wonder why I am choosing now, over half a year later to remember these things and write them down. The reason is because the Lord has saved us once again. On Monday afternoon, Ty was outside playing with his Dad. He came in to ask me a question and I sent him back out to Aaron. What I regret is not following him to make sure he went straight to his Daddy. Aaron did not see Ty come back out. What happened next makes me nauseated just to think about. I heard Aaron scream my name from outside, and there is Ty, choking and having trouble breathing. Ty had taken the charcoal lighter fluid from beside our grill, and he had drank it. We’re not sure how much he had, but he had choked and aspirated the liquid down into his lungs. I called Poison Control while Aaron stayed with Ty. It took half an hour for the coughing and choking to subside, and the wonderful lady at the poison control center told us he was not in danger unless he started having trouble breathing and running fever within 24 hours of the incident. Those 24 hours came and went, and last night when I went to put Ty to sleep I realized he had a fever. I decided he should sleep with me and Aaron. As the night went on his breathing got worse to where he was almost gasping. I checked his temperature again and it was 102. I called Poison Control again and was instructed to take him directly to the emergency room and that they would call and tell the ER that I was on my way. After a chest x-ray to make sure the lighter fluid had not compromised Ty’s lungs, the doctor told us that Ty was going to be just fine. He said he thought that the lighter fluid only irritated Ty’s lungs and did not cause a toxic infection. He sent us on our way with an inhaler for Ty’s wheezing and breathing issues until his lungs are back to 100%. As I sit here writing this, Ty is taking a nap in the other room. I can only imagine how tired his little 2 ½ year old body is after going through all of that and not getting any sleep last night. Please everyone, put your lighter fluid away!! Ours will always be put away from now on, and not just left beside the grill. Ty poured it into a cup before he drank it, and I’m sure it just looked like water to him, but it can be deadly if inhaled into the lungs!! I’m writing this as not only a warning to all parents, but as a PRAISE to God for looking over us! Thank you Lord! Through You all things ARE possible and I am forever grateful for Your presence in our lives and our hearts!!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Growing Up to Be Mommy
Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of "growing up to be Mommy". A lot of you women know what I mean. Some girls dream of fame and fortune or being a business woman, while others, like me, dreamed of having little angels that would call me Mommy. I carried my baby dolls around as a child. They each had a name, and they each were special. They were the dream. One day they would become reality. Created by me and my prince charming. This would be the perfect life. Then, out of nowhere, I am here. My dreams of the future are now the present! WHOA!!! Where did this NEW reality come from?? A husband, two children, a dog, and making a home?? This is not what I dreamed!! It's not the perfect life, with the perfect husband, the perfect children and the perfect home!!!! It's not the flawless life you dream of, but it's SO much better!! This is my journey of growing up to be Mommy. Hopefully these posts will help me to become a better Mom and to remember by blessings on a daily basis, and I pray that these posts about my world consumed with being "Mommy" will help you realize your dreams HAVE come true too, maybe you're just too hard working to realize it!!
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