The blurb above was from a while back. At 9 months, she still gets the same comments about her chubby cheeks and thunder thighs. She's a cutie, and I love her.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
And let them begin
At 5 weeks, I took Emily to church the whole time for the first time. Since then public appearances are becoming more frequent.... as well as the comments I receive. One person saw Steven and said, "Oh the baby with the big, chubby cheeks is yours." Another person told me, "She must like her food." haha! I feel so sorry for Em! She gets them from me. My family used to get comments like, "You can tell if they're a Morgan because they have brown hair, blue eyes, and those big, chubby cheeks."
The blurb above was from a while back. At 9 months, she still gets the same comments about her chubby cheeks and thunder thighs. She's a cutie, and I love her.
The blurb above was from a while back. At 9 months, she still gets the same comments about her chubby cheeks and thunder thighs. She's a cutie, and I love her.
Post Birth
Looking through all my drafts. And I'm just going to post.
Here is a quick recollection of the few weeks after we got back from the hospital:
Here is a quick recollection of the few weeks after we got back from the hospital:
My feet weren't swollen before Em came, but after. Whoowee. look at those suckers! My doctor said two things were my priority. Laying with my feet above my head and nursing my new bundle of love.
Her first time "rolling over." AKA She was laying next to me and moved enough that gravity did the rest. She's so tiny.
Dad and baby snuggling.
Dad and baby took lots of naps together.
Em's "nest." We didn't purposefully co-sleep until about 2 weeks. So, for the first two weeks, we padded up the carseat with blankets while Grammy took the shifts. During other times, we used the pack-n-play bassinet.
Our first family walk. Now I wish I remembered when this was exactly. 3 weeks maybe?
I love the finger in the ear.
Becoming really alert.
And not so alert. :)
Sleeping like a princess. She took up 1/2 the bed. We were sure thankful to have a king-size mattress!
Power of the Mind and other ramblings.
{This is a wordy one. Read it if you'd like. At least read the big text. I thought for writing at midnight and on that it was pretty epic.}
I've been thinking lately about the power of our minds. I grew up learning that everything was created spiritually before it was actually created. I have always perceived that to be speaking about the things Heavenly Father creates, but now I am starting to see a true connection. We are children of our Heavenly Father, and I believe that this ability lies within us, to a point. We can create what we want out of life in our minds and have the ability to actually create it. Therefore, we really should be careful with what we let ourselves think because it will become our reality.
Affirmations I will tell myself in hopes that they will become my reality.
I am a wonderful mother--I always try to be my best, but accept my shortcomings.
I am strong--I will keep up with my exercising and eat healthier foods.
I am beautiful--I will do my makeup and hair to some extent. I am worth it.
The blurb above was written in February. Interestingly enough, this is what is on my mind... again. First off, I just watched the Dove commercial that seems to be a hot topic. Secondly, I have noticed lately that a lot of my friends have the ability to remember and connect things that I feel I haven't done since high school. Probably doesn't make sense, but I feel as though I have become more stupid and yet smarter since high school. I believe that maybe it's I have lost my youth and excitement along the way. Thirdly, I want to be different. There are things I like about me. Wow, as I just typed that last sentence, a feeling came over me like I really needed that reminder. I've been hearing a lot about how Heavenly Father really loves us. And we need to see others and ourselves as we can become. I don't think it has truly sunken in. I like myself. I like myself. (side note: Lion King just popped into my head, "Say it again." *giggles* "Mufasaaaaa.") But really go say it to yourself. Maybe it will work for you, too. All my life I have been told what I need to do and what I need to fix.
It's great to see where you can improve, but I KNOW that we cannot enjoy life and live in the moment if we cannot appreciate what is.
Or at least I'm coming to that realization. Ever since Emily came into our lives, I have experienced a roller coaster like never before. I believe that in life, when we grow (quite literally. First we have just me-adding a husband-adding kids--etc.) our pains and joys become more extreme. Which pretty much makes sense. But I never knew how much a change motherhood would be. Being a homemaker. Of course I don't HAVE to do anything. But whatever happened to wanting to? Whatever happened to chasing our dreams? Being a mom just has a new lifestyle. I don't have deadlines; I don't get grades. So how am I supposed to measure my life?
I suppose through giggles and love. Just a different way of living.
It's just so foreign, and I dare say unsatisfying. I wonder if that's why we post our highlights? It's our way of proclaiming to the world, "I deserve an A+." I mean, I am assured that's not the case all the time. We want to keep family and friends updated and preserve our memories. But when you've grown up in a world that you reap your benefits of hard work so quickly, it's hard to keep working hard when there doesn't seem to be as much to benefit from. Sure, in 10 years my hard work today will have paid off (hopefully), but what about today? It used to be I would work hard for a month or two and get a "1" on a solo. Bragging rights. Congratulations. The whole burrito. Now, I clean my house. Maybe make dinner. And I get a kiss if I'm lucky (or a cheek of slobber if I'm luckier). haha. But really, that right there is the best reminder why we all do it. Why we all put our own lives and glorious achievements on hold. To bring up the next generation. And by golly, they are just so dang worth it. So thanks for letting me work out that reminder.
P.S. If you read all that, you're a champ. Seriously. And if your understood it, you're a pro. I just reread it, and I got a glimpse of my 14 year-old-self rambling, not finishing thoughts thoroughly. Welcome to my brain. It hasn't changed much. ;)
I've been thinking lately about the power of our minds. I grew up learning that everything was created spiritually before it was actually created. I have always perceived that to be speaking about the things Heavenly Father creates, but now I am starting to see a true connection. We are children of our Heavenly Father, and I believe that this ability lies within us, to a point. We can create what we want out of life in our minds and have the ability to actually create it. Therefore, we really should be careful with what we let ourselves think because it will become our reality.
Affirmations I will tell myself in hopes that they will become my reality.
I am a wonderful mother--I always try to be my best, but accept my shortcomings.
I am strong--I will keep up with my exercising and eat healthier foods.
I am beautiful--I will do my makeup and hair to some extent. I am worth it.
The blurb above was written in February. Interestingly enough, this is what is on my mind... again. First off, I just watched the Dove commercial that seems to be a hot topic. Secondly, I have noticed lately that a lot of my friends have the ability to remember and connect things that I feel I haven't done since high school. Probably doesn't make sense, but I feel as though I have become more stupid and yet smarter since high school. I believe that maybe it's I have lost my youth and excitement along the way. Thirdly, I want to be different. There are things I like about me. Wow, as I just typed that last sentence, a feeling came over me like I really needed that reminder. I've been hearing a lot about how Heavenly Father really loves us. And we need to see others and ourselves as we can become. I don't think it has truly sunken in. I like myself. I like myself. (side note: Lion King just popped into my head, "Say it again." *giggles* "Mufasaaaaa.") But really go say it to yourself. Maybe it will work for you, too. All my life I have been told what I need to do and what I need to fix.
It's great to see where you can improve, but I KNOW that we cannot enjoy life and live in the moment if we cannot appreciate what is.
Or at least I'm coming to that realization. Ever since Emily came into our lives, I have experienced a roller coaster like never before. I believe that in life, when we grow (quite literally. First we have just me-adding a husband-adding kids--etc.) our pains and joys become more extreme. Which pretty much makes sense. But I never knew how much a change motherhood would be. Being a homemaker. Of course I don't HAVE to do anything. But whatever happened to wanting to? Whatever happened to chasing our dreams? Being a mom just has a new lifestyle. I don't have deadlines; I don't get grades. So how am I supposed to measure my life?
I suppose through giggles and love. Just a different way of living.
It's just so foreign, and I dare say unsatisfying. I wonder if that's why we post our highlights? It's our way of proclaiming to the world, "I deserve an A+." I mean, I am assured that's not the case all the time. We want to keep family and friends updated and preserve our memories. But when you've grown up in a world that you reap your benefits of hard work so quickly, it's hard to keep working hard when there doesn't seem to be as much to benefit from. Sure, in 10 years my hard work today will have paid off (hopefully), but what about today? It used to be I would work hard for a month or two and get a "1" on a solo. Bragging rights. Congratulations. The whole burrito. Now, I clean my house. Maybe make dinner. And I get a kiss if I'm lucky (or a cheek of slobber if I'm luckier). haha. But really, that right there is the best reminder why we all do it. Why we all put our own lives and glorious achievements on hold. To bring up the next generation. And by golly, they are just so dang worth it. So thanks for letting me work out that reminder.
P.S. If you read all that, you're a champ. Seriously. And if your understood it, you're a pro. I just reread it, and I got a glimpse of my 14 year-old-self rambling, not finishing thoughts thoroughly. Welcome to my brain. It hasn't changed much. ;)
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Confessions of A Mom Brain
You know you have a baby when...
Cereal morphs into dinner, lunch, or snack. Sometimes multiple meals in a day.
You put on a shirt inside out AND backwards.
Laundry can become an all-day adventure.
You frantically look for a binky only to realize it's been in your mouth the entire time.
You feel lucky when you get to shower and like a princess when you put makeup on and do your nails.
You open the fridge when the microwave beeps.
That's what my life has been like lately. Oh, and I went from 0 callings in my ward to 3. That has been super fun.
But really, it has. Keeps me busy and out of the house.
Vaccinations--Steven said he wanted to hurt the nurse who would do such a thing I wanted to give her a big hug. Em slept all day pretty much. It was a nice break
Visit to Vernal Em fell asleep like this while talking to Melissa.
Great-Grandma Visit. Em's middle name came from her.
My favorite picture
One of her first blowouts and her first on someone....
Watching a show on daddy's iPad
Loving the swing
Precious. The nap I mean. ;)
Just chilling out!
Discovered the tongue and plays with it all the time--she most definitely has my tongue. 
Here's a picture in case you didn't know (p.s. Heidi, I just scrolled down your timeline until I found this photo. You have a cute life documented there :D)
You can see Em's pointed tongue better in the swing picture
So just a little update and some random pictures from the past month. More posts to come
Friday, August 31, 2012
Book Club
Book Club has changed locations: http://beansandricewithsspice.blogspot.com/2012/08/online-book-club.html
I'm starting a book club. It's an online book club. I'll be picking a book of this list and reading it that month. I don't really prefer adult books or really long, hard reads. That's why I picked Best CHILDREN'S Chapter Books for my list. I'm juvenile that way. :) How I imagine this to working is everybody can post their own thoughts on the book on their own blog (or if you don't have a blog, feel free to comment.) and link up here if they so desire! I think it will be loads of fun, and I hope you join me. If not, that's cool, too. Just expect reviews every so often here.
Anywho, September's book is going to be The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. I've never heard of it so I won't hold a bias, and it sounds interesting..
Who's up for it?
If you have finished September's book, go here to post your comment if you'd like!
I'm starting a book club. It's an online book club. I'll be picking a book of this list and reading it that month. I don't really prefer adult books or really long, hard reads. That's why I picked Best CHILDREN'S Chapter Books for my list. I'm juvenile that way. :) How I imagine this to working is everybody can post their own thoughts on the book on their own blog (or if you don't have a blog, feel free to comment.) and link up here if they so desire! I think it will be loads of fun, and I hope you join me. If not, that's cool, too. Just expect reviews every so often here.
Anywho, September's book is going to be The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. I've never heard of it so I won't hold a bias, and it sounds interesting..
Who's up for it?
If you have finished September's book, go here to post your comment if you'd like!
1 month
It's been 6 weeks now, but these pictures were taken on her 1 month birthday.
I think her head is too big for her to put straight forward. She ALWAYS has it to the side. I need to get better at aiming, too. Hopefully next month she will be able to hold her head and face the camera.
She still hates tummy time. She was still unsure of the swing at this point (she likes it now). She's out of newborn clothes and diapers (last nb size was 8-29 :( ) Her legs have been too long for most for a while, but some still fit and momma was holding on as long as she could! She has gone on walks, survived 3 family reunions, and been a trooper at all these doctor visits!
She still hates tummy time. She was still unsure of the swing at this point (she likes it now). She's out of newborn clothes and diapers (last nb size was 8-29 :( ) Her legs have been too long for most for a while, but some still fit and momma was holding on as long as she could! She has gone on walks, survived 3 family reunions, and been a trooper at all these doctor visits!
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