2.28.2011
981.
That's how many days it has been since Matti came into our lives. I think as a parent, you catch yourself just watching your child in amazement at how much they have grown. How much they have learned. How that no matter what they do, you can never see yourself loving them any less. In the past weeks or so, I've been catching myself in those moments. Just watching him in everything that he does and I wonder, "When did he get to be such a big boy?" He never ceases to amaze me. Everything he does, I'm proud of. I'm really excited for him because I know he will be the most amazing big brother. Everything he does is so natural to me, and for the past few weeks, we've been seeing people we haven't seen in a while. & they have all made comments about how he's grown, how he talks A LOT, speaks in sentences, has a great appetite, how he has the best demeanor, etc. I see him everyday so it's nothing new to me. I'm used to it, but when people are constantly telling me this, I become more aware of it. And I catch myself just watching him. Right now, he is "writing" which is one of his new favorite things to do. He narrates most of his day. "Mommy, I'm go get my piwow. Mommy, I go lay down and watch TV." Granted, he has his moments (right now) when he is screaming because he doesn't agree with what I did (take the gum he found in my purse away), but for the most part he's a good kid. His tantrum is over now and is laughing and asking me to scroll the screen down haha. We moved him from his toddler bed (his crib converted to one) and bought him a brand new bed. He loves his new bed and feels like such a big boy in it. & that he should because he's a big boy now whether we like it or not.
2.14.2011
Date Night.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Jason & I went out to dinner on Saturday. I worked from 7-1pm & soon after we went up the road to see our friend/Matti's godmother. We had a few things we wanted to do as well. Babies R Us is doing their Trade-In event & we were going to get another Britax seat for the new baby. We decided to wait a little bit for it and walked around the store to see if we were interested in anything. Matti kept busy with the toys that were there. We decided to get Matti a toddler bed so that we can get him used to that. His crib converted to a toddler bed, but once the new baby comes, we will need the crib. So, we might as well start the transition to the NEW bed now. They didn't have the one we wanted so they gave us our coupon and told us to go to Toys R Us. Matti was in love with all the toys while we looked to make sure it was what we wanted. After that, we decided to head to Chuck E Cheese! Matti's godmother & another friend were going to stay there with him while we went to dinner. Jason didn't want to miss Matti's first Chuck E Cheese experience so we stayed for a few minutes. He was having such a good time & what was even better is that he got to have his favorite---PIZZA! It was getting close to 7 so we decided to scoot out and head to dinner. At this point, I still had no clue where we were going. Jason reveals that if hadn't eaten chinese the night before, we were going to this little Japanese place. For some reason, I really want sushi so I told him I didn't mind. He said he had another place and we'd grab sushi later on this week. :) Finally, we get there & it was a steakhouse I'd been dying to go to! So, I was really excited, haha. We had to wait a little, but it was fine since they give you a bag of peanuts to munch on. It was also nice because we were able to just sit and talk. Finally, we got called up and sat down at our table. We already looked at the menu and were ready to order. Jason ordered a steak that we would split and I ordered steak kabobs for us to split as well. And a salad. The service was great and we got our food really fast, but as soon as I got my salad, something didn't agree with Baby Bean. My appetite left and I could only eat a little bit. I figured that I'd be okay once my dinner arrived. Nope. I couldn't handle the smell of my food and I found myself struggling to eat. I had to keep pushing my plate away. I felt so bad! We've been looking forward to date night & I was really looking forward to my steaks, haha. I told Jason to just eat while I tried to hold it together. We left about 10 minutes after we received our food. I kept apologizing to Jake, but he was really sweet about it. I told him that we are not to go on any dates until I have passed the first trimester. We got in the car and he plopped a bag in my lap. I was laying back and didn't realized it was a gift for me. We usually don't get each other gifts for Valentine's or any other holiday so I told him I didn't get a chance to get him anything. I wanted to, but I just haven't found anything. He said it was fine. I started opening it & I finally realize what it is. A DSLR. Anyone that knows me knows that this is something I have been wanting for a very long time. I didn't expect to get it now. All I know is that I'm in love with it and I can't wait to learn how to use it to get the best pictures. I've been playing around with it since I got it. When we picked up Matti, I took a few shots. And also at a bridal shower I was at yesterday. Jason is too good to me :) Matti seemed to have a great time and was pretty exhausted when we got there. He spent most of his tokens on a train game...go figure! We can't wait to take him back.
Jason & I went out to dinner on Saturday. I worked from 7-1pm & soon after we went up the road to see our friend/Matti's godmother. We had a few things we wanted to do as well. Babies R Us is doing their Trade-In event & we were going to get another Britax seat for the new baby. We decided to wait a little bit for it and walked around the store to see if we were interested in anything. Matti kept busy with the toys that were there. We decided to get Matti a toddler bed so that we can get him used to that. His crib converted to a toddler bed, but once the new baby comes, we will need the crib. So, we might as well start the transition to the NEW bed now. They didn't have the one we wanted so they gave us our coupon and told us to go to Toys R Us. Matti was in love with all the toys while we looked to make sure it was what we wanted. After that, we decided to head to Chuck E Cheese! Matti's godmother & another friend were going to stay there with him while we went to dinner. Jason didn't want to miss Matti's first Chuck E Cheese experience so we stayed for a few minutes. He was having such a good time & what was even better is that he got to have his favorite---PIZZA! It was getting close to 7 so we decided to scoot out and head to dinner. At this point, I still had no clue where we were going. Jason reveals that if hadn't eaten chinese the night before, we were going to this little Japanese place. For some reason, I really want sushi so I told him I didn't mind. He said he had another place and we'd grab sushi later on this week. :) Finally, we get there & it was a steakhouse I'd been dying to go to! So, I was really excited, haha. We had to wait a little, but it was fine since they give you a bag of peanuts to munch on. It was also nice because we were able to just sit and talk. Finally, we got called up and sat down at our table. We already looked at the menu and were ready to order. Jason ordered a steak that we would split and I ordered steak kabobs for us to split as well. And a salad. The service was great and we got our food really fast, but as soon as I got my salad, something didn't agree with Baby Bean. My appetite left and I could only eat a little bit. I figured that I'd be okay once my dinner arrived. Nope. I couldn't handle the smell of my food and I found myself struggling to eat. I had to keep pushing my plate away. I felt so bad! We've been looking forward to date night & I was really looking forward to my steaks, haha. I told Jason to just eat while I tried to hold it together. We left about 10 minutes after we received our food. I kept apologizing to Jake, but he was really sweet about it. I told him that we are not to go on any dates until I have passed the first trimester. We got in the car and he plopped a bag in my lap. I was laying back and didn't realized it was a gift for me. We usually don't get each other gifts for Valentine's or any other holiday so I told him I didn't get a chance to get him anything. I wanted to, but I just haven't found anything. He said it was fine. I started opening it & I finally realize what it is. A DSLR. Anyone that knows me knows that this is something I have been wanting for a very long time. I didn't expect to get it now. All I know is that I'm in love with it and I can't wait to learn how to use it to get the best pictures. I've been playing around with it since I got it. When we picked up Matti, I took a few shots. And also at a bridal shower I was at yesterday. Jason is too good to me :) Matti seemed to have a great time and was pretty exhausted when we got there. He spent most of his tokens on a train game...go figure! We can't wait to take him back.
2.10.2011
One Day
Jason bought Matti a Wipe Off ABC Book a few months ago. I wasn't quite sure how many would like it since he has little interest in coloring for more than a scribble or two. He doesn't really like crayons. He prefers pens and will doodle during Mass, but for the most part, he'd rather be running around. The other day, I was making dinner & Jason was hanging out with MJ & when I looked, they were using the book. I was amazed that Jason was able to get him to sit still & interested enough to do a few letters. Well, he loves it! We both thought he was done & proceeded to do other things. When I looked down, Matti did a decent job with the letters. All you need to do is trace it, and he does a pretty good job! I'm so proud of him.
Today he asked again to "draw" so I took the opportunity. After we finished the alphabet, he wanted to do more. So I wrote his name in the same dashed manner. & he loved that he was writing his name! See how proud he is?!
So yea. All this and other things are making me want to stay at home with him more & more. I love my job, I love my co-workers, but I love these moments with Matti. This is ME teaching HIM. One day, I hope to be back home with him & future baby Bean.
2.03.2011
Happy Birthday, Da!
Today is my Dad's Birthday..if you didn't notice the title. My family celebrated last night since today my parents have Adoration. We ended up going to Teariffic Cafe which was lovely. I always forget about this restaurant and I'm glad my dad chose it. They have the usual Chinese dishes, but also different soups & even Korean BBQ (&Kimchee!). I had trouble picking what I wanted because I wanted everything. I stuck with House Special Fried Rice that I ate only half of. It was delish! My mom got one of their soups & it looked really good. Next time, I want to try it. We also went overboard with ordering appetizers, but I think my favorite was the Fish Balls. They have something similar in the Philippines and it tasted pretty close to it.
Tonight, we are going to hang out at my parents' house until they get home from Adoration. I know that today is the Feast of St. Blaise. My dad's second first name (?) is Blas named after him. So, I'm trying to figure out if they are doing the throat blessings today at church. If they are, we might head over there after I get off work. & then go to my parents' house. We have my dad's gift and we're excited to give it to him :)
The other night, I was driving home from work and I was just thinking about my parents. I was thinking about how far they'd come since we moved to the United States. I was wondering in my mind if they thought they would be where they are in their life now. If they'd have the things they have (although I know my parents are the least materialistic people I know). & it just made me really happy & proud of them. It gives me hope that eventually things will fall into place. I know everything will never be okay, but we can be at that point when we can look back & say, "Look how far we've come." They are both hard workers but not just in the workplace. I know they do their best there. I used to work with my mom & she's very much a perfectionist. & my dad is pretty important at his job. But that's not what I think of at first when I think of them. I think of their hard work for the Lord & how much they love Him. & 99% of what they do is FOR HIM. Every decision they make, they pray about it. They live their life for Him. My parents are the area leaders for our church community, Families in Christ Jesus. My dad has held that "spot" for as long as we've lived here. Aside from working, paying bills, making dinner, and doing everyday things, they have that service. & not once have I heard them complain about it or say how tired they are or how they need a break. I look at them and hope that some day I can have half of the dedication they have to the community. & to TRULY live for Him. I know I'm not at that point yet, but I hope that one day I will be.
Tonight, we are going to hang out at my parents' house until they get home from Adoration. I know that today is the Feast of St. Blaise. My dad's second first name (?) is Blas named after him. So, I'm trying to figure out if they are doing the throat blessings today at church. If they are, we might head over there after I get off work. & then go to my parents' house. We have my dad's gift and we're excited to give it to him :)
The other night, I was driving home from work and I was just thinking about my parents. I was thinking about how far they'd come since we moved to the United States. I was wondering in my mind if they thought they would be where they are in their life now. If they'd have the things they have (although I know my parents are the least materialistic people I know). & it just made me really happy & proud of them. It gives me hope that eventually things will fall into place. I know everything will never be okay, but we can be at that point when we can look back & say, "Look how far we've come." They are both hard workers but not just in the workplace. I know they do their best there. I used to work with my mom & she's very much a perfectionist. & my dad is pretty important at his job. But that's not what I think of at first when I think of them. I think of their hard work for the Lord & how much they love Him. & 99% of what they do is FOR HIM. Every decision they make, they pray about it. They live their life for Him. My parents are the area leaders for our church community, Families in Christ Jesus. My dad has held that "spot" for as long as we've lived here. Aside from working, paying bills, making dinner, and doing everyday things, they have that service. & not once have I heard them complain about it or say how tired they are or how they need a break. I look at them and hope that some day I can have half of the dedication they have to the community. & to TRULY live for Him. I know I'm not at that point yet, but I hope that one day I will be.
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