Welcome to my family blog! I am just a mom doing the best I can and enjoying every minute! Come along as I journey through my wonderful, simple, crazy life:)

Monday, August 19, 2013

Weekend pics

I had to work 12-4 both days this weekend so we had a pretty chill weekend!! As you can see Joey started Saturday morning being a lazy bones!!

 Sprawled out on the floor.

Cuddling up on the couch!

This smarty pants knows what's up!! Got his hands on Dad's wallet!

I had my fam over for a BBQ on Saturday night. Joey LOVES his Uncle Pat!! He just kept grabbing his shirt and pulling him around to play. 

Cuddling up on his lap! Pat's so good with him:)

And some of Pat's silliness wore off on Joey!

We had a bonfire in our pit and made s'mores! Perfect night for it!

Sunday morning dancing!

Love this sweet face:)

We went to Mister Bagel after church! Yum:) 

Happy Monday!


Friday, August 16, 2013

Words of wisdom




Some words of wisdom for your Friday!








Have a fabulous weekend and be thankful for your many blessings:)

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Thursday, August 15, 2013

You know you're a mom when...

...you know all the words to the Bubble Guppies songs. AND find yourself singing them when your child isn't even around.

...you have to decide which is more important: washing your hair or shaving your legs--there's really no time for both!

...a cup of coffee is like a simple gift from heaven.

...you find a piece of cheese in your pocket that you had put there when your child threw it on the ground at the grocery store and you had no where else to put it.

...your cell phone is often used as a toy.

...sleeping in--HA what is that?? 

......the words "nap time" cause a sense of glee to flutter through your heart.

...you have a pile of toys in every room of your  house, and sometimes you don't know how they got there.

...your workout routine now consists of a jogging stroller and carrying a 25 pound weight up and down the stairs numerous times a day.

...when people are jamming out to the newest song on the radio and you've never heard it because your car cd player is occupied by Playskool or Barney CDS.

...the thought of bodily fluids leaking from the nose or mouth used to repulse you, now you use your hand and wipe it on your jeans.

...the highlight of your day is waking up to the beautiful smiling face of your child every morning.

..you have a new found patience.

...the term "mama" has a profound meaning.

...the love you have for another human being is so all-encompassing, overwhelming, fragile and selfless and you wouldn't change it for anything.

Love being a mom to this sweet guy!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

My day with Joey

We started our day with a walk at Bug Light!! Not before stopping for a nice big coffee from the Cookie Jar for mum:) I will never get used to this view!


I have been trying to transition Joey from two naps to one! Granted there are still some days that he definitely needs two so I go with it! Yesterday he did not take a morning nap, so he was ready for a nap by noon! He slept until 3:15! He was very stoic after waking up from his nap. 

See what I mean?? This was after having a post nap yogurt!

He was super cuddly!! This never happens, I took full advantage:)

I needed cuddle time documentation!

Sweet little face 

Oh just playing with our shoes 

He was very unimpressed with my delayed reaction to his need for cheese!

Now he's happy

Love how he's sitting!

I took this picture of Joey peeking out from behind my back. He likes to "hide" behind me, then poke his face around my shoulder. He is adorable!!

I'm so lucky to spend my days with this little nugget:) Can't thank the hubby enough for this incredible gig!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

iPhone Joey

Here are some sweet pics of Joey from my iPhone! As you can imagine my iPhone is full of them:)
But seriously, that face!?


 After a morning nap, the kid did NOT want to get out of this crib.

He must have been too cozy:)
 
 
Climbing on the coffee table...

...for prime TV watching:)

Helping Mum clean the closet on a rainy day
 
But really he did more messing than cleaning:)

Love my sweet boy!! Little chunk monster in this pic

He really wanted to help unload the dishes!  We shall see how he feels about this task in a couple years:)

Playing with this sweet ride at our play date!  He loved opening and shutting the door, ahh the joys of a toddler:)
 
 
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Weekend

This weekend we headed to New Hampshire for a Housewarming Party for one of Andrew's good buddies from home and his girlfriend! We had a great time. Here are some pics.



We were off duty today and enjoying some adult time!

Andrew and his bestie Dave

Getting silly 

Andrew and his high school buds

Dave and me! Dave is a big teddy bear! I love me some Dave:)

Some new friends:)

While we were at the party, Joey was hanging out with Nana, Grandpa and Aunt Melissa. 

On Sunday we had an early breakfast at Black Forest Cafe on our way home.  I had Banana Nutella French Toast.  AMAZING! Then we hit the road and drove home and I had a 12-4 shift at Maxwell's.  I treated myself to a delish smoothie from Maine Squeeze. It's called berry beet. It has all berries, kale, spinach, parsley and beet carrot. It is so good!


We went to the 5:00 mass then Andrew made yummy thanksgiving sandwiches for dinner and we had a chill evening because we were exhausted!!


Here's Joey entertaining himself while we ate dinner!


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Friday, August 9, 2013

Happy Friday!

It's the last day of Back to School Fashion Week at Paladino Picks! Plus my Friday  Favorites:)
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Joey's starting his day on his new favorite spot:)



Happy Friday!