miss independent.

She grabbed the spoon right out of my hand.

4 months!

Every month gets better and better. Laila is doing good with her spoon feeding and is for the most part sleeping through the night. She is so good! We can't thank God enough for this blessing he gave to us. I am already planning her 1 year bash...God knows it will be here before we know it. Happy 4 months bubs!

happy 3 years hubs.

These past 3 years have flown by. We have been through many obstacles. We opened a business, been on many adventures, and added a new addition to our family. Last year at this time I was telling Jason we were expecting. We feel like our lives have just begun and are in for a long amazing ride! Cheers to many, many more years of happiness and bliss! Happy Anniversary J!

::May 27, 2006::

little weed.

Gosh! Where do I begin on how much Laila has grown. We had our check up today and she is now 16 pounds and 26 inches long! She is such a little chunk and I absolutely love it. I can kiss those cheeks all day long. We are almost ready for the Britax carseat and no more travel system. We had her first spoon feeding today with a little bit of rice cereal and she did so well. Didn't really seem to understand what we were doing, but as the days go by she will get the hang of it and be feeding herself. All day long it's smiles and giggles! All she wants to do is stand. She locks her legs up when I try to sit her down. She is going to be walking in no time. She already has the concept down of moving one foot then the next. ::sigh:: time flies.

poor bubs.

Laila has her first official cold. It seemed like something wasn't right the past couple days. She has had me up in the middle of the night, sometimes more than once. Yesterday she got a flemmy like cough that didn't sound to great. I set up the humidifier, pulled out the saline drops and tylenol. She is still all smiles so I know she isn't feeling too bad. This is when I go into full worry mom mode. I was paranoid she couldn't breathe and I just wanted to watch her all night. I practically slept with the monitor and I kept turning on the video night vision to make sure she was moving. Today, she seems ok. Just sleepy from the tylenol. She just slighty woke up and started that whiney cry like she doesn't feel good and fell right back to sleep. It just breaks my heart. I would be sick for her in a heartbeat. Oh, this is just the beginning of the many nights when she will come to our room in the middle of the night and tell us she doesn't feel good. She changes each day, and I am so crazingly smitten over her! Feel better sunshine.

happy 1st mommy's day to me.

I couldn't of asked for a better first mother's day. We got to spend the entire weekend celebrating. On Saturday we enjoyed hanging out by the pool at Jason's parents, then Sunday we met at my parents for brunch. I look at Laila everyday and just thank her for making me a mommy. It's still so surreal to me and I am looking forward to many more. Thanks Laila bean for making me the proudest mother ever!

a day in the life.

6:30-7:00 a.m.:

Mommy gets up bright and early to feed me. She loves waking up to my smiles and gets ready to spend the day with me. She loves her Little Who.

8:00-8:30 a.m.:

Mommy puts me in my jumper so she can get some things done around the house.

11:00-12:00 pm:
I love to play in my room on the floor and watch the fan and listen to music. Mommy usually tries to put me down for a little nap at this time.

2:00-4:00 pm:

I love the bloomies mommy and grandma made for me! I enjoy watching mommy do arts and crafts throughout the day. She knows I will appreciate it when I get older.

5:30-6:00 pm:

I have tummy time everyday to make me strong.

7:30-8:00 pm:

Mommy gives me a bath every night (and sometimes in the a.m. too!) before daddy gets home so I am nice and fresh. I love the J&J Lavender Bath because it helps me sleep.

8:30-9:00 pm:

I really don't take long naps during the day. Just little "cat naps", that's what mommy calls them. So after a long day I am pooped!

Of course I am always hungry throughout the day. I eat usually every 3-4 hours! Now that I sleep good through the night I want more during the day. I love my life and everyone in it!

stay at home ma.

Being a stay at home mom isn't as easy as it looks. It is the best job in the world but you don't get paid for it, but if your anything like me...you tend to spend some money. I was a shopaholic before I had a daughter, and now it has gotten worse! You tend to have a lot of time on your hands. So always off to the mall I go. Well, to keep myself busy and sane I have a million projects I am trying to work on. Now that little bean is growing it's getting a little easier to get things done. I put her in her bumbo or jumper and let her entertain herself. My back bedroom is a disaster area. I am scrapbooking like crazy and learning to quilt thanks to my grandma and mom. A couple weeks back we went to the quilt shop to pick out Laila's latest quilt. Fabrics galore! I have started working on some smarty pants to add to Laila's collection of bloomies. It is just too much fun! I have been making headbands to make Laila's head fashionable since she has barely any hair. Oh! and photography classes here I come. yay!!!

Ever since I was a little girl I was always imaginative and creative. I would love to carry the talent on to Laila when she gets older. Having a child really puts things in perspective. I know she will look up to us with everything we do and hey...Anything to keep me busy eh?!

finishing product to come!

busch gardens.

While dada went to work and played golf today, Laila and I spent the day with the girls (and Landon). Aunt Nin, GiGi, Grandma, Kaitlyn, and Landon met up with us at Busch Gardens. We saw a ton of animals, had lunch at the colony, and just enjoyed the beautiful weather. Laila just had tubby time and is exhausted. She can't even keep her bitty eyes opened. We had a fabulous day!

happy 3 months.

::connecting with the camera::

::no more bobblehead::

::she copies me when I stick my tongue out::

::trying to pull herself up::

This has been the best 3 months of my life. It's gone by way too fast. She is growing like a weed. Last night Laila was pulling herself up from laying on her boppy. Her hand eye cordination is great and her head is so steady now. She drools like crazy and blows raspberries. She found her feet this past weekend too. Each day she changes. It's so true what they say, they grow up way too fast so cherish every second. Happy 3 months bubs! Before we know it we will be having a big bash for your 1 year and you will have too much fun with your smash cake. We love you bunches!

go to sleepy little laila.

We finally decided after 3 months to put Laila in her own room during the night. We have been away the past couple weekends and we feel like this was the right time to do it. Her pack and play is all put away. She sleeps through the night most of the time. I know it seemed like 3 months was even a long time to keep her in our room, but it just seemed so much easier then walking across the house. I felt so much more comfortable having her near by. I feel a little sad. I want to crawl right into her crib with her. Our super duper baby monitor is now being used for the first time. We can see her in night vision and can hear her every move. I'm sure I will wake up several times tonight to check on her. How silly am I? Sleep tight snuggle bug.

12 week check up.

No more little girl! Laila is growing up way too fast for me to handle. She is off the charts on her height and weight. Weighing a whopping 14 pounds and 8 ounces now! And we definantly have a future super model on our hands...her height is 25 3/4 tall! She is just perfect! No shots this time, but we go back again in a month. Little (or should I say big) one is going to be up and walking in no time. She is so smart and seems to be way above most newborns. God has sent us a perfect little angel!

first trip.

Back to New York we had to go for yet another wedding. We were so excited to take Laila on her first plane ride and first getaway. Not only was I packing for myself now, but I loaded up a huge diaper bag and little suitcase filled with stuff for our bubs. It's not as easy as you think. You need to pack a ton of bibs, diapers, and burp clothes. Plus a ton of outfits with the way Laila drools, it goes through the bib. I made my list of things to bring and checked off each one. Carseat...check. Stroller...check. Elli...check. Taggy blankie...check. The list went on and on. The weather was going to be cool so I packed her bundle and a ton of sweaters, jackets, and warm onesies.

As far as flighing went....on the way there the flight was nice and smooth. Didn't phase Laila one bit. She was asleep most of the flight. I made sure we gave her some tylenol and was sucking on her binky or her bottle. On the way back the weather wasn't the best, so her ears were really bothering her and she was screaming a little bit. We had to fly around a storm and it was a rough landing. Luckily everyone around us was understanding and sincere. But I tell you...I am not flying Southwest ever again. It was the first time flying it (it was a cheaper flight and we were already spending a fortune on our hotel and just being in the wedding.) It's hard traveling with an infant on an airline that's so unorganized. The seats were roomy and comfy, but I don't like the fact that your don't have an assigned seat. So I will stick to Jet Blue from now on. Oh! One good thing about traveling with a baby...you get to skip all the long lines on security (at least at TIA).

It was a quick little vaca, but we had a good time. The hotel we stayed in was supposebly haunted. It's an old mansion that was refurbed into a hotel. The owner, Mrs. Pratt killed herself in her home. The servers up at the Pub in the attic was telling us she comes around once in a while. eeek! Kind of freaked me out a little, but it was interesting.

On Saturday, we were away from Laila all day. We decided to leave her with her Aunt Marisa and my Aunt Patty. It would of been hard having her at the wedding with us being in it. We were all over the place that day. Marisa walked Laila up to the church and surprised us. A lot of my NY family got to meet her for the first time and our little snuggle bug was a hit. It was a nice day, but we missed her so much. It was the first time we were away from her longer then 5 hours. The next day we were all exhausted but decided to go to the Belmont Fair. Laila had her first funnel cake. ha! Not really, but I know she will love them just as much as her mama does.

We can't wait to show Laila the world and travel everywhere with her. This little trip was just the beginning. This weekend we are off to Port Charlotte to see some of Jason's family. yay!

happy 1st easter!

Our little Laila bunny will be celebrating her first Easter tomorrow! We won't put out carrots this year for him, but next year Laila will be sure to. ::wink wink:: Daddy and I took her to visit the Easter Bunny the other night at Citrus and she didn't cry one bit. Mr. Bunny seemed a little uncomfortable holding her so Laila was a little uncomfortable in the photo. ha! We just wanted her first Easter to be special and we will continue to have her visit the rabbit every year. We went to Gramma and Papou's today to celebrate the holiday and the bunny was very good to her (mommy and daddy too!) We will see what Mr. Bunny leaves tonight for our little bitty. Keep a look out for pictures of Lai in both of her Easter dresses.

bathtime.

In the beginning Laila didn't really like her tub time. Now she absolutely loves it! I have been giving her a bath every other night. I wash the hair that she has and clean her with the lavender J&J body wash. Then I wrap her up all cozy warm in a towel and massage the J&J sleepytime lotion on her. Let me tell you that this product works! Laila is always in a daze and out within 5 minutes. The first time I used it I held her in my arms and looked down and she was out like a light. It was hilarious! My future little swimmer...she loves the water!