Getting Organized

Tomorrow is my daughter's first birthday! I am in the process of cleaning up the place and organizing her party. So, far I am happy things are going well. She is starting to walk, is off of formula/baby food so she is on her way, I feel like I am losing my baby in some ways but I am glad to move into a new phase with her. So, is it time for another one now?
LOL! A friend of mine recently stated this but it was crazy the first time around being unprepared. I think I'll at least try to get life somewhat more simplier before bring in additional child into the world.

Being Prepared

Typically when I go out with my daughter I always have her diaper bag with diapers and wipes. We went to the library and I took her to the bathroom to change her. As I put her on the changer, I looked into the bag and the wipes weren't there! What a bummer! I had to get toilet paper from the bathroom...it wasn't as efficient and clean as the wipes!
Anyway, it was a clear reminder to double check before our outings.
Later, my hubby took us to Old Country Buffet. It was a nice change of venue. My daughter enjoyed it since all she did was stare at people. So, I didn't see Idol but I will tonight. I think it will probably be Allison.

I am starting to understand what the statement "as a woman, your work is never done" really means. It always seems like there are a 100 million things to do but just not enough time during the day. My life right now seems rather simple (keyword seems but it is a lot of work) since my primary focus is being a mom but I am trying to get back into the workforce as well as school so I can imagine my life when I take on these roles again. I am looking forward to finishing school because I know that is my vehicle of providing my daughter with a better life.
But for now, I am taking care of her. She is sleeping now as I look around and the place is a mess, so I probably should be cleaning or making breakfast. Hmm....there is always something to do...I just wish the days were longer.

The weekend

The zoo was fun. It was really crowded. I mean I don't think I have ever seen so many babies and strollers in my life. It was like everyone had one, including myself. We took the metro so the elevator had lines full of people and strollers. And it seemed that everyone had the same idea to take the metro to the zoo. But I guess it is early spring and people are anxious to take the kids to the zoo. We got there pretty late so we weren't able to see the lions, tigers, and bears..oh my! Well, we were able to see the Sloth Bears but not pandas. We're going to have to go back before it gets too hot to really see all the animals. It was just so much walking! My legs are still hurting and two days have past. There were pregnant women there who most look like they were in the second or third trimester. One look like she was due any day now. I couldn't imagine walking up all those hills pregnant because I am not even pregnant and I was so exhausted! It made me realize that I need to work out more...need some more physical activity in my life. I am thinking about taking kick boxing since my fiancee has his bowling so perhaps I need something of my own. Plus I am thinking it will help me lose the little small pouch left over from my pregnancy. The tupler exercises work well because my diastasis has closed or is almost there! Who knows if I work hard between now and July, I may be able to get into the bikini I've always worn before I had my daughter.
And today is going to be 90 degrees! It's not even May yet, I don't think I've ever seen it this hot in April. I guess you never know....maybe this global warming phenomenon is catching up to us afterall. Well, we're shopping for baby girls birthday decoration! I'm excited about her turning one and sad a little, too. I mean the whole year has been based on buying formula (since I did both breastfed and gave her formula) and she just ran out of formula yesterday, I gave her regular milk and she drank it. So, I have no more need to buy formula or that baby food. She is now one of the big people and eating table food. So, it is just diapers, which is great for me because I've been cutting down other expenses as well so this just adds to it.

Yesterday was a nice day. We were able to meet with some family and AJ was able to play with her cousin. It was nice to see the two play together. AJ was trying her best to keep up with her older cousin who will be 3 in August. I think she'll motivate her to walk. My daughter will walk if you hold your hands out but doesn't seem to eager to do it own her own.

Well, it is a day out to the zoo. She watched Wild Animals today on Baby Einstein so now she'll be able to see the actual wild animals!

It should be fun. I haven't been to the zoo in years!

Disciplining

It's finally Friday! I tell you these days go by so fast!
I am starting to realize that my fiancee' and I have difference methods of disciplining.
Last night my fiancee' spanked my 11 month on the hand to discipline her as she knocked a cookie out of my hand. Anyway, she started crying for like 50 seconds or so and had this sad look on her face. I told him she doesn't understand and to simply tell her no! I mean she's just being a typical baby! I think he felt bad enough because she seemed so upset by it.
Has anyone noticed differences in disciplining with their significant others?

Free Asthma Test are Given To Kids May

Just wanted to share that Free Asthma test will be given to all children in May. Here is a link for more information:

http://www.babycenter.com/204_group-urges-kids-to-take-free-asthma-tests-in-may_10312467.bc?scid=momsbaby_20090421:2&pe=2UusId8

Screening Locations based on where you live:

http://www.allergyandasthmarelief.org/nasp/screening_locations.aspx