Momzilla

Let's just say things have been going a little differently lately. Issues, circumstances, pressures...we all reach a point. I really don't want to blame my behavior on the pregnancy, but it certainly doesn't help when I am completely exhausted. I'm comparable to a cranky toddler if I don't get a nap. I think it's fair to say I've become a Momzilla: that crazy person that no one wants to be around because she's out of control. My patient husband has been a large recipient of my irrational mood swings, but luckily he still likes me. To deal with my issues, I've been spotted zoning out in front of the TV at night flipping through channels. I never resort to that kind of distraction. It's been bad. Don't get worried, I'm not neglecting my child. I'm pretty much only sane around Macie these days. Needless to say, it's time for action.

Josh tried to surprise me with a trip this weekend, but I got it out of him before he got too far in the planning process. We're heading up to San Francisco on Friday morning without Macie. She'll be staying home with my sister Mel. I'm actually not trying to think about the whole part about leaving Macie for the first time ever, but that's a whole separate issue in itself. We'll see if I get on the plane or not. However, it will be fun to visit my cousin Natalie and her husband Greg that we haven't seen in a long time and get some time away from my home-self. Maybe it will help me be my own self again. I don't think I've truly understood the meaning of "needing a vacation" until I got to the point where my sanity depends on it.

Macie's Announcement

Since my parents live out of town, this is the way we determined would be best to share some news with them. About a month later I figure it's probably time that everyone else know too.


Surprise! I'm 14 1/2 weeks along, due September 16th. The amazing thing this time around is how fast I started showing. If you saw me now you would know I was pregnant. The first few videos we took were great, but taken sideways and we couldn't figure out how to turn them. This was probably the 10th take, so Macie was pretty much ignoring me by this point.

This picture is my favorite. After 20 minutes of pictures and videos Macie ended up on the floor crying. 2-year-olds definitely have a short attention span! And best of all, she has no idea what being the big sister means; she is merely trained to say it. She does request to wear her big sister shirt on a regular basis now.

Happy Birthday Macie Lee!

I wanted to dedicate a quick post to my Macie girl on her special day. Macie is the best part of my day every day and I can't imagine life without her. We pretty much do everything together, and I am sad for her to grow up and need her mom's help less and less! I went through her pictures and found some that I wanted to share from the past 2 years.

What a gorgeous girl! She was just a few days old here and it's one of my favorite pictures.

This is the photo we used for her birth announcement. I think I caught her first smile on camera!

This girl loves her daddy. And I'm pretty sure she's got him wrapped around her finger too.

This is at 9 months old. I love that smile!

This was from her first birthday. Yes, she is holding a box of matches. No, she couldn't open it.

Looking back at these pictures makes me laugh because she really starts looking like a toddler, yet still has no hair.

Macie always gets a kick out of making us laugh.

Finally getting some hair and a little time behind the wheel.

Macie has to be one of the youngest recruits ever.

Too sassy to get in the car, so I got out my camera because it was too cute to pass up!

Rainy day in the neighborhood. Macie loves pockets by the way.

She was saying "cheese," can't you tell?

Family picture from Valentine's Day last month.

My cute 2-year-old at snack time. The band-aid explanation will have to come another day. We love our Macie Lee!

No Daddy

Macie and I are left home without a daddy and husband for a few days. Josh left yesterday afternoon for a business trip and won't be home until very late Thursday night. Usually Macie and I are the ones leaving him to go out of town, so this is quite the change. However, it is kind of difficult to notice his absence anytime except when I'm sleeping in bed by myself. How can that be, right? Well, there are 7 other adults all staying in the house this week, not including myself. My family is visiting from northern Nevada for 8 days. It has been non-stop craziness and fun as usual. Macie has been getting way too much attention, further indulging her silliness and show-off sides. Tomorrow my little ham will be turning two, but since her daddy won't be here we're having her party on Friday. She obviously won't know the difference. If you ask her, everyday is her birthday.

The Need for Speed

My daughter completely loves anything that can go fast. Even today as we walked out of Costco she yelled at me, "Push fast Mom!" So, I dashed across the parking lot as fast as I could with a large shopping cart. Her love for speed started very young and was instilled, of course, by her dad. She was exposed to 4-wheelers, boating, riding bikes (Josh would ride the bike pictured below with Macie on his hip and one arm steering...my neighbor told me about it), and motorcycles. No, she hasn't ridden on one, but she likes to sit on them and wishes she could go.

Since the weather has been so nice we've been getting a lot of use out of the bike trailer. Macie loves to go for rides in it. There's a green belt that goes right out our neighborhood to two parks. We've also ridden to cousin Luke's house and the leisure center (Macie's gymnastics class). Josh usually takes her for longer rides when he wants more of a workout. It's hard work pulling a trailer uphill, let me tell you!

Macie and Dad heading off for a morning ride.

We strapped in little Sadie girl and rode down to the park. She whined most of the way despite her happy face here.

She was probably asking me for a snack to take on her ride. That's what the pockets are for: drinks and snacks.

Come meet us at the park!

The Best of the Worst

My daughter has a definite mind of her own. She is particular about many things, especially when it comes to clothing. Although she has debuted many creative outifts recently, I chose some of my personal favorites to show off. So what do you think, is she a creative genius or what?

Ah, the beloved swimsuit look. Fortunately we reached an agreement that she can wear the swimsuit as long as she gets dressed first. This is a weekly choice.

I believe the pants and green shirt originally matched, until she insisted on wearing her army shirt. She loves it. What can I say, Macie loves Papi and supports our troops. If you're going to go for the military look you've got to wear boots right? What great vision.

I don't think further explanation is needed here.

Let's just call this "princess to the max." The sunglasses, purse and shoes revolve around the princess theme. The scarf wrapped around the pajamas was what I came up with when she held it up and asked me to put it on her. Um, how do you put that on? I guess it works...the necklace and backpack seem to round it out nicely.

This can defintiely be called the sporty look. My sister's shoes and Josh's hat. Simple yet straight to the point.

Seriously, where did this girl come from??? Let's take a vote. Which is your favorite?