the power of play

we finally figured out what dilly likes. he loves, i mean REALLY loves, any cooking or cleaning toys! i wonder if i had something to do with it, but i've convinced myself i didn't! i purchased a mini-shopping cart for him to go christmas shopping with me (not to be girlie), but to help him navigate through his own world and learn what grown ups do. honestly, it is also to build this special enduring bond i have with him that i feel i've missed while i was away from work. play is something kids love to do anyways and i'm glad i was able to make our christmas shopping experience fun. 


i always encourage "free" play with my boys and limit their television entertainment because i don't believe in leaving a child glued to the television. it's already hard enough being a parent and trying to find balance. lately, our downtime at home have been talking, telling stories, preparing meals and making cookie pop, pillow fight, hide-n-seek, and building legos. 


i love the feeling of being a mom and the challenges it brings. i know there are days where it's difficult - but everything i do, i do for them. they're growing up so fast and sooner or later, they'll get married. when that day comes, you know i'll be crying a river. i'll live in the present and not worry about the future for now. 


on a side note, my doctor doesn't feel that baby batman will arrive until jan 2012. stay tuned.


i love my batman and robin! xoxo. 

uncle stinky dance moves

aiden calls my younger sister, auntie stinky. he jokingly called her 'stinky' when he was two years old while we were in the car and that has been her name since. yes, she smells! JK. well, she's a big girl now and with her new boyfriend, aiden decides to name him "uncle stinky". well, uncle stinky has some crazy dance moves.  here's an episode of aiden doing the "uncle stinky" dance at my parents. he's a goofball. he makes me laugh EVERY single day.

Sunday Randomness

i never realized how busy life can be on maternity leave and preparing myself mentally and physically for baby batman. in addition, i'm nesting and watching my two boys, sometimes 3 (including husband). at this point, i'm really petrified of going into labor, but excited about meeting my little man that i've been carrying for technically the past 10 months. today, i thought i was going into labor, but my contractions were inconsistent. i hope he arrives after the holiday. i have a jammed pack week starting tomorrow from christmas shopping, doctor's appointments, disneyland, pretend city, discovery science center, and 6 christmas parties ..... yes, i'll be going to ALL.


i hope i make it through this week. my body is getting a tidbit heavy for me. i can't wait to get my body semi-back so  i can play with my boys the way i used to. i love them o' so much! 


i have a grip load of pictures to load and blog about. i'm just behind. sorry! 


xoxo, mama dang

Wednesday Random Thoughts

I've been out of work for one week as of tomorrow. Life has been dandy. It's a full time job being home. I would be blogging more, but I've consumed the majority of my time taking apart my entire house in sections and watching my boys. I hope to blog more within the next few days. From here on out, it's going to be VERY busy with so many parties to attend! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! I love it! 


Love my boys. XOXO 

I'm a Free Woman

i love my job and the people i work with, but today officially marks my first day on maternity leave and it feels great. i no longer have to wake up early or make the long commute to work. this morning, i was able to get aiden ready for school, made him his snack, and hung out with dilly. it made me feel like an awesome mom. 

love my boys. xoxo.