Well hello all. Is anyone out there? I wouldn't be angry at all if you've abandoned my blog. I've not been a good friend. You have been on my mind, and I did write some amazing posts...in my mind..in the shower. Just didn't seem to make it onto the net. I will admit that I can not blame my lack of posts on the baby. It must be blamed on Facebook.
Facebook is very addicting. Now, I've never really taken many drugs, but I think that FB is kind of like crack. I can't help going on it over, over, & over! Some good has come out of it. I've reconnected with lots of long lost friends from Cranston & other parts of RI. I now can say hello to college pals & former co workers. And I can keep up with my sis & cousins. But, I'm now going to limit myself to only going on FB 3 times a day max. I swear! I can do it!!
So, to catch you all up on what Ive been up to these many months, here's a quick recap.
-I changed many poopy diapers
-Worked on a big, long term design/organizing project with a wonderful family near Columbia University (still finishing it up)
-Spent more than half of my day pumping my boobs, than feeding my boy, then pumping again
-Went on a much needed spa day
-Shopped for organic veggies at Trader Joe's
-Walked around in a zombie like state
-Spent a good deal of time cooking, pureeing & freezing baby food
-Got peed on while changing poopy diapers
-Had wonderful friends come to visit us with amazing food in hands
-Fretted over my C section scar
-Fantasized about going away to a fabulous hotel with the most comfortable bed & sleeping all weekend in that bed......alone!
-Had play dates with the lovely moms of Jackson Heights Summer Babies 08'
-Ate sushi for the 1st time in many, many months....hmmmmm.
-Interviewed many babysitters
-Had a lovely glass of champagne
-Pumped & dumped in order to have that glass of champagne
-Fired the babysitter & found 2 wonderful ladies to watch Leo
-Had a houseful of relatives in for a visit in December
-Had too many sleepless nights to count
-Traveled to RI for Xmas
-Decided to let the baby cry it out in order to have less sleepless nights
-I cried along side of him for 3 nights
-Traveled to VA twice
-Threw a big Margarita Sunday party
-Dressed Leo up in a poncho, sombrero & mustache for the Margarita Sunday Party
-Stubbed my toe after the party & it hurt so much!
-Began running & taking boot camp classes to get back into prebaby shape....OUCH this toe hurts!!
-Realized that even when your baby begins sleeping through the night, you probably won't because it freaks you out that you've not heard a peep from him in over 6 hours!!
-Maybe cooked a few dinners though Tom cooked way more than me.
-Found out that my toe was broken.
-Heard the most beautiful sound ever, "Mama" uttered by my then 6 month old
-Had to walk around in a very sexy boot for 8 weeks to help my broken toe heal
-Celebrated my BDay with a big night out with lots of friends
-Watched my baby scream from his 1st vaccine
-Planned a big Costa Rican family vacation
-Cleaned spit up off of almost every surface imaginable, including the TV, the rug & my butt
-Fought with Tom (baby stress + lack of sleep = fighting spouses)
-Discovered that I have magical powers to make my baby laugh out loud
-Missed my mom immensely
-Took naps in a hammock in Costa Rica
-Came back home to rain, rain and more rain!
So that's it in a nutshell. See, I've been a busy girl!
Well hello, it's me. Yes it's been a while. I've been a bit overwhelmed. Motherhood is whipping my butt! I'm giving props to my mother who had 3 kids and worked and cooked and cleaned without the help of her husband. I'm lucky because Tom has been great with coming home from work and cooking dinner for us if it's been a difficult day for me. And he's great with Leo. He loves spending time with him alone so I can sleep or get a little pampering. It's so hard balancing work, baby, hubby & daily chores. I really wish my mom lived closer (like in NY state) so she could babysit! Leo is just sooooo cute which makes it all worth it. He's smiling a ton and laughing out loud. He loves his Johnny Jump Up & music. Everyday now he does something new which is very exciting.
We've been on the go lately. Traveling with baby in tow is an experience in itself. Lucky for us our little man loves the car. Thanksgiving in Virginia & Xmas in RI. Both holidays were mellow and fun. Leo has a few cousins around the same age in RI & watching them interact was interesting. Tom & I laughed out loud as cousin Ethan grabbed Leo's foot and began chewing on it. Leo did not mind a bit, in fact he thought it was quite funny. Tom & I think those two boys are going to be good friends.
We stayed in for New Year's and treated ourselves to a feast fit for a king. Alaskan King crab legs, champagne and yummy desserts. Hats, noise makers and a confetti bomb were nice touches. By three minutes past midnight I was already cleaning up the mess. And starting my diet to lose baby weight.
2008 was a very good year. The gift of our little boy was the highlight, but we also shared fun times with friends and family. Tom & I both took some career risks that were very scary but seem to be paying off. And we have our health. what more can one ask for? I'm very exciting about what 2009 will bring. So here's to you all & the new year. May it be full of joy and sweetness!!
Here's some more pics of my favorite costumes from our neighborhood parade. The lamb was so sweet & she left a trail of cotton balls as she marched down the street. And take a look at the Chrysler Building. Poor little guy was exhausted from holding his head up.
I live in a city called Jackson Heights & it's amazingly diverse. In fact, it's one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the entire world. I swear...look it up. Hundreds of different languages are spoken on the streets. I'm so happy that Leo will grow up here & get to play with kids of all kinds of ethnicity's & religions. He will not even notice things such as the color of someones skin. How great is that?
Last night, Tom & I cried. They were tears of joy, relief and especially hope. Barack Obama has given me & my family a great gift, for without hope, what do you have? I truly believe that he will do all he can to make this country better for my son & generations to follow. Will he falter from time to time...sure, but his heart is in the right place. Finally we are back on track.
Our neighborhood, Jackson Heights, really gets into the Halloween spirit. The main avenue is closed down for the annual parade. Kids of all ages get to march, walk or dance down the street while hundreds of people cheer them on. Goody bags are given out and then trick or treatin' takes place in all the local businesses. The kids make out like bandits!
It was our 1st Halloween with Leo & of course we all had to dress up. The costumes were all Tom's idea. I think it was inspired by Auntie Jes from Maine. Leo was the hit of the parade. At least 75 people made Tom stop to take pictures. It's not every day you see a baby being carried around in a big pot dressed like a lobster. There were some other adorable kids in costumes. We're already planning for next year. I figure I maybe have 1 or 2 years when I can dress him however I want, so I'm going to take advantage of it.
Things are going well here. We're trying to get the little one on a schedule. And we're still working on getting the hang of breastfeeding. Man, do my nipples ache!
Our little boy finally arrived on Tuesday August 5th at 12:13am. Leo weighed in at 7lbs, 6 oz & 20 inches long. I won't go too far into the gory birthing details, but I ended up having a C section after pushing for almost 4 hours. My pelvis was just too small & he was basically stuck. Leo came out with his eyes wide open & was very alert. He definitely recognized my voice & Tom's too. We spent lots of time talking & singing to him while he was in my belly.
I wanted an Italian first name and we chose Leonardo because our favorite artist is Leonardo DaVinci. Tom took me to Paris for my 30th B-Day to go to the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa. It was a beautiful moment that I'll never forget. His middle name Felix is in honor of my late grandfather Felix Zito. We think he already has some of his great grandfather's traits, esp. his appetite. I'm having a difficult time keeping up with the little guy. He's always hungry.
Right now I'm just trying to get the hang of breast feeding (it's not easy) & recover. Walking around the block is quite a feat. I'll keep you posted on Leo's progress. Thank you everyone for the well wishes.
I'm officially 40 weeks prego. Our little guy's due date was this past Sunday. Now the waiting game begins. He doesn't seem to be in a big hurry to come on out. We're all so anxious to meet him. My mom & stepdad's bags are packed & they'll jump in the car & head our way from NC as soon as they get the call. Friends text & check in every day. I'm more than ready. Not only do I want to meet this feisty little guy, but I'm excited to get rid of my ginormous belly, swollen feet legs & ankles. And not having my inner thighs rub together when I waddle about will be a treat.
We have been in full blown baby mode for months. Tom took on the very big project of building the nursery. I say building because he took our big bedroom & created a nook for baby Awesome. It comes with a fab pocket door and beautiful molding that actually matches the rest of the bedroom. This was not an easy feat since we live in a Prewar building with original details. I spent a great deal of time sewing a quilt for the baby & designing the rest of the nursery.
The freezer & fridge are fully stocked. The apartment is squeaky clean & we're raring to go. "Come on out little boy. We can't wait to meet you!!" OK. I'm off to drink some Castor oil to help the process along.
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