Ode to the SAHM (Stay at Home Mom)

As a Working Mom - I sometimes get miffed if I don't get my coffee before 10:00 a.m. I think how am I going to make it through the day - the day is already completely messed up. Then I think about all the things I have to get done

One of my buddy moms from my september mommies group recently recalled her "morning fiasco" and I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. So maybe the morning commute and coffee by 10: 00 a.m. ain't so bad after all.

Morning Fiasco by Harmony L.

So far this morning had been going pretty well. I got to have a nice bath, put on some make-up and then the phone rings....its my SIL(Sister in Law). Bradley was playing in his Itellitainer and heard the phone, which he always thinks is for him, lol, so he started to fuss a little and I went over to try to calm him. I look down and WHAT!!! Bradley please say that is not poop on your foot, we just cleaned the carpets yesterday!:(

Yup, it sure is..... poop.

So I carry him into the bathroom and lay him down on the bath mat, now that he crawls there is no keeping him down. He tried to take off and got poo all over the floor :( I am trying to keep him under control, not fall in the mess he made and trying to clean it up all at the same time.

Our boy loves to pull up on the bathroom cupboard and shake and slam it since he can't get it open with the saftely latch on it. The door does open a little though....apparently just enough to get his finger jammed in the hinged side. He is screaming and leaning on the door making it so much worse. My poor sweet baby is hurt and of course I am going to pick him up and snuggle him, covered in baby poop and all.

Finally he is okay and calms down. Now I have "you know what" all over my clothes and arms :(

So much for that hot bath I had earlier. I ran a bath for my boy, stand him up in front of the tub to clean up what I can with baby wipes. Easiest to throw them in the toilet and before you know it, quick as a flash, Bradley has turned at the waist and thrown himself at the bowl. Thats right, now Mommy's Boy is splashing around with both hands in the toilet, chasing after the dirty wipes I had been throwing in!!!
OH NO!!!!

Its not even noon yet!

You have to be kidding me!

I think I need a nap!!!

Let me see ya....1-2 Step

My little wonder boy continues to dazzle and amaze me. Tonight when he should have been sleeping; around 9:45 he is totally bored with the gazillion toys that surround him on the floor so he settles for the measuring cup as his new focus.

He has been an a crawler from about the age of 5 months and the speed at which he crawls right now he is neck and neck with me walking down the hall - LOL

But tonight was the night that I dreamed about, that all mommies talk about, the moment that is described in all baby mags and books. Tonight the Baby Boy Extraordinaire took his first steps!!!!!! hip hip hooray! He was cruising the furniture as usual and was cruising past my knee to the other side of the sofa. Still holding the measuring cup in his hand he turns around to walk the other way and releases the couch and takes about 4 wobbly steps -- Hubby and I were fortunatley both in the room and we were speechles - literally speechless. After his steps he plops to the ground and places the measuring cup in his mouth, like tonight is just another night.

As I put him to sleep tonight, I am content with myself as a mommy today!!! Possibly all the self doubt that I have had the last few months could slowly be seeping away because of this solitary moment.

I love that little munchkin more than the air I breathe! *sigh*

Henderson on the dock

Henderson on the dock
Originally uploaded by aleigha.

My little fisherman!! He had a great time at the lake- hanging out with the "fam". I really need to get him into some swimming classes, possibly this summer we can focus on a class when work slows down. I want him to be comfortable around the water--cause there is alot of it.

He is sooo active now- he pulls up on everything and just lets go!!! He can balance for about 3 seconds on his feet and then he just prepares for the fall right on his bottom. He cruises the furniture pretty good and I just bought him a push toy with wheels that will allow him to walk behind it. Up until now he has been using a huggies wipe box to push around the great room and he stands on his tippy toes and walks around the room. It is the funniest thing you ever want to see.

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(This actually happened when Henderson was about 5 months old- but I had to blog it for sentimental reasons)
I was sooooo not ready for this and those of you with boys already
should've have warned me!!!  I bought Henderson the Safety 1st tub ring-- because
he was trying to  hurl (lol) himself outta the tub.  So we were taking
a bath last night and he found his belly button ... I thought harmless
enough --he is twiddling his belly button.  He continued to move down his
stomach to his, shall we say ...member.  And begins to explore it.
Needless to say I am aghast!!!!  And not really sure what to do or
say-- So I just stare...while he continues the exploration of his
"member" He then begins to PULL IT -- yes you heard me right ...he
pulls it to the left then to the right, he twirls it around between
his thumb and pointer finger.  At this point I am FROZEN because I
think to myself -- Does that hurt?  Should he be doing this?  How do I
stop it?
Still shocked I just yank him outta the tub and I put pajamas
on him as quickly as I could.  I am not sure why I was freaked...I just thought that stuff like this comes later ...... I tellhubby and he's like REALLY  with
excitement and glee on his face - go Fig  (MEN)


Tonight we venture to the tub again and I pray that he doesn't notice
it --- I even put extra bubbles in the tub..I pulled a book off the
shelf and we read in the tub---but the boy was determined.  He
searched and searched and then SATISFACTION!!!!


I am now relinquishing bath time to hubby!!!!
LOL
Stick a fork in me....cause I am DONE

Da Girlz

girlsnightout
Originally uploaded by aleigha.

Watchout Hotlanta - Da Girlz are out and about. We went to one of Atlanta's landmark restaurants called the Imperial Fez that served authentic moroccan food. You have to eat with your hands, no shoes allowed, and sit on the floor with these oversized pillows. It is great!! you feel like your under a huge tent and they have bellydancers and sword dancers for entertainment.
Food was interesting but after a while I got used to it. The only thing I'm not sure I would do again would be the meat funnel cake. I absolutely love funnel cakes from carnivals or six flags - a flaky pastry with powedered sugar. This entree had the wonderful flaky pastry but cornish hen was stuffed inside and powdered sugar adorned the top!!! Whoa - my tastebuds were on a wild ride!!! Everything was enjoyable and fun time was had by all.

GGGGG-G-unit!!!! LOL

First Mum's Day

Going through old posts and I never posted this mothers day one!!!hmmmmm

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I must say that this mother's day brought on a whole new perspective for me....Oh My God ...I am someone's mother--like take out to brunch, get her some flowers, get her a card, MOTHER. I was a little in shock and even a little uneasy. I don't think that I have this "motherhood" thing down pat to be honored with my own day! The whole motherhood thing still freaks me out. I am still reading "motherhood" books, still researching "motherhood" topics on the internet--AM I READY FOR MY OWN DAY?

I remember when I was a teenager my mom would say to me "You know--they don't have a class for mommies, you guys didn't come with a manual." "I am doing the best that I can" - How profound is that to me now??? Deeper than Deep- Cause I get it-- I really get it now. She was totally justified in saying what she said and even though I view her as Super mom. She was in graduate school my entire childhood- but I don't remember us eating out that often. We always had a home cooked meal - McDonalds was a treat not a staple. The house remained reasonably clean - , she always had time to spend with us and talk about our day- and she worked a full time job. On some levels she was a married-single mom because my dad was a high school basketball and track coach and he always had practice or a game. She even made time for family worship once a week!! We always made it to church, no such thing as I am too tired.. I don't even remember her being tired. HOW DID SHE DO IT ALL?? She kept us involved in activities and would be at every game, every performance, every event. She kept up with our grades and kept in touch with our teachers. You couldn't get anything by her; not even a forged permission slip for a field trip -LOL

When I think of mother's day --I think that my mom defy's all reason and she definitely deserves her OWN day!! I must say that I have alot to learn and I am still trying to figure this whole thing out. I still can't believe they don't give you at least a pamphlet on how to be a mom!
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My mother's day morning went like this.....
Husband comes in to bedroom at an ungodly hour and tells me to wake up - I say I don't wanna, leave me alone, he says I HAVE TO GET UP. I struggle really hard - I mean REALLLY HARD. I look up and try to get my focus and he is holding my "vintage- looking" wine tray from pier 1 in his hands and apparently it has breakfeast on it. I thought to myself why is he using that tray -- it's for decoration only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But to spare his feelings, I don't go berzerk. He serves up some sausage, eggs, and pancakes. Now, my husband cannot boil water ---so I am more than shocked!!! In fact, I am little nervous...I sample the eggs, not bad. I bite a piece of sausage, OK. I try to eat a corner of a pancake but can't quite get my fork through it and he replys....NEED A KNIFE??? LOL

So after the sausage and egg breakfast - I get my first Mother's Day card from Hubby - it is really sweet. Henderson is the room now on the bed - making his presence known- and I get my mother's day card from him with a tiny scribble signaure on the bottom of the card. I say to Henderson --"Thanks for letting me be your mom"

I hope I get this thing right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!