26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
I'm not really sure about this. I guess I don't really pay attention to what notions the world has. I think each county, state, religion, town, and family have their own notions and it is difficult for me to say that they are wrong.
I tend to think that other people can believe whatever they'd like and so can I. Maybe I'm just too easy going for any kind of judgement, lol. There are things I wish people didn't believe. For example, the belief that everyone has to be stick thin to be beautiful or that me still nursing my 21 month old is wrong. I guess I just don't like judgement so I try to not do it to others. Maybe that is the notion I think is wrong.... that people have the right to judge others. Ok, I think that might be the only notion I can think of that is wrong. Judgement. People shouldn't judge others.
April 26, 2013
Day twenty-five- history dinner
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat?
There is really only one person I would have loved to meet and that is Jesus. He was a world shaker. He changed everything about religion and I know that he sure changed me. I would love to meet him and I know someday I will. As for what we'd eat, I totally wouldn't care. I think whatever was served would 100% pale in comparison to my dinner companion.
There is really only one person I would have loved to meet and that is Jesus. He was a world shaker. He changed everything about religion and I know that he sure changed me. I would love to meet him and I know someday I will. As for what we'd eat, I totally wouldn't care. I think whatever was served would 100% pale in comparison to my dinner companion.
Day twenty-four- favorite parent moment
24. What’s your favorite and least favorite thing about parenthood?
My favorite thing about parenting is the sweet little things Miles does. He always has moments of total sweetness where he will kiss me just because or will dance in the middle of the living room because he likes the commercial song. There are just little moments that are perfect and wonderful that make parenting worth it.
My least favorite thing is night time. After we fall asleep and before we get up. This is the time where Miles is either the best sleeper and has a great night (which is most of the time) or it is horrible. There are nights where he wakes up and his nose is so stuffy he can't sleep or he is sick and throws up. The moments where I am so tired I can't find the strength to deal with it. Where I am so tired I can't be super nice and cuddly. I just want sleep.
Now my very favorite moment of being a parent was the first few weeks Miles was born. It was magic. Carl and I just used the time to wonder in our baby. My mom was here to help cook and clean and my sister was here to help if I needed a break or needed anything really. It was just a time where I look back and realize how far we've come and how lucky and blessed we are.
My favorite thing about parenting is the sweet little things Miles does. He always has moments of total sweetness where he will kiss me just because or will dance in the middle of the living room because he likes the commercial song. There are just little moments that are perfect and wonderful that make parenting worth it.
My least favorite thing is night time. After we fall asleep and before we get up. This is the time where Miles is either the best sleeper and has a great night (which is most of the time) or it is horrible. There are nights where he wakes up and his nose is so stuffy he can't sleep or he is sick and throws up. The moments where I am so tired I can't find the strength to deal with it. Where I am so tired I can't be super nice and cuddly. I just want sleep.
Now my very favorite moment of being a parent was the first few weeks Miles was born. It was magic. Carl and I just used the time to wonder in our baby. My mom was here to help cook and clean and my sister was here to help if I needed a break or needed anything really. It was just a time where I look back and realize how far we've come and how lucky and blessed we are.
April 25, 2013
Day twenty-one- parental relationships
21. Describe your relationship with your parents.
Man, I'm 27 so doesn't that mean my parental relationships are complicated? This question is complicated with so many layers of time and experiences. I am not sure I could give a well thought out and full description of my relationships, but I guess I'll try.
My mom- like all mothers and daughters, I feel like my mom and I have had our ups and downs. Mostly ups, but I had a year or two of rebellion. I didn't want to listen to my mom or try to understand her but as I've gotten older, I realize how much we have in common and how much I can learn from her. I 100% respect my mom. She is amazing. She is one of my best friends. We call each other at least once a week and text all the time. I only live a few hours away from her and visit at least monthly. She loves having Miles and I visit and is a great sounding board for me. She really tells me how it is and isn't afraid to tell me that Carl is right and I need to just be nice to him.
My dad- When my parents divorced they had shared custody of me and my dad got summers. This means that he and I spent less time together. Now that I am older he lives farther away from me, so it is tough to see him. I haven't seem him in a year. We talk and skype but my dad is often busy with his work and other things, so it is hard for him to get away and visit us. I am not working but have a baby so it is hard for me to either have the money to fly or be able to drive over to visit them. Despite these challenges we have managed to stay in touch. I love my dad and just hope that by moving closer to him our relationship will be stronger.
Man, I'm 27 so doesn't that mean my parental relationships are complicated? This question is complicated with so many layers of time and experiences. I am not sure I could give a well thought out and full description of my relationships, but I guess I'll try.
My mom- like all mothers and daughters, I feel like my mom and I have had our ups and downs. Mostly ups, but I had a year or two of rebellion. I didn't want to listen to my mom or try to understand her but as I've gotten older, I realize how much we have in common and how much I can learn from her. I 100% respect my mom. She is amazing. She is one of my best friends. We call each other at least once a week and text all the time. I only live a few hours away from her and visit at least monthly. She loves having Miles and I visit and is a great sounding board for me. She really tells me how it is and isn't afraid to tell me that Carl is right and I need to just be nice to him.
My dad- When my parents divorced they had shared custody of me and my dad got summers. This means that he and I spent less time together. Now that I am older he lives farther away from me, so it is tough to see him. I haven't seem him in a year. We talk and skype but my dad is often busy with his work and other things, so it is hard for him to get away and visit us. I am not working but have a baby so it is hard for me to either have the money to fly or be able to drive over to visit them. Despite these challenges we have managed to stay in touch. I love my dad and just hope that by moving closer to him our relationship will be stronger.
April 24, 2013
Day twenty three- favorite holiday
23. What’s your favorite holiday and why?
It's funny, but Carl and I discuss this often. We talk about what holidays we like and what ones we don't. We tend to have most of the same feelings, but there are a few holidays that Carl doesn't care about that I enjoy. I enjoy most holidays, even the smaller ones like St. Patrick's day.
I guess my very favorite holiday would have to be Christmas. I love Christmas because I love the together time. I love thinking of others and trying to come up with something they would enjoy. I love seeing the faces of others when they are seeing what fun thing I thought of for them. I especially love to see Miles and Carl. I love Christmas trees and the lights, hot chocolate and carols. I love the holiday stuff at church and the fun light displays, luminarias, . I just love everything about Christmas. It is fun and jolly and a great time of year.
It's funny, but Carl and I discuss this often. We talk about what holidays we like and what ones we don't. We tend to have most of the same feelings, but there are a few holidays that Carl doesn't care about that I enjoy. I enjoy most holidays, even the smaller ones like St. Patrick's day.
I guess my very favorite holiday would have to be Christmas. I love Christmas because I love the together time. I love thinking of others and trying to come up with something they would enjoy. I love seeing the faces of others when they are seeing what fun thing I thought of for them. I especially love to see Miles and Carl. I love Christmas trees and the lights, hot chocolate and carols. I love the holiday stuff at church and the fun light displays, luminarias, . I just love everything about Christmas. It is fun and jolly and a great time of year.
April 23, 2013
Day twenty-two- looking ahead
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
This is a difficult question because Carl is in the military so we are not sure where we will be in another few years. After residency, the Air Force can send us anywhere they want. We "owe" four years after residency so I'm not sure where we will end up after that. Will we stay in? Will we get out? I don't know. All I know is that in 5,10, and 15 years I'd like to still be a mom who is happy and loving my life with my husband and children ( I'm thinking Miles and one more, but who knows... Plans change). I am hoping that by the time 15 years go by I will have figured out more of who I am and will be more comfortable with my life. I guess happy and healthy sum up my hopes for the next phases in life.
This is a difficult question because Carl is in the military so we are not sure where we will be in another few years. After residency, the Air Force can send us anywhere they want. We "owe" four years after residency so I'm not sure where we will end up after that. Will we stay in? Will we get out? I don't know. All I know is that in 5,10, and 15 years I'd like to still be a mom who is happy and loving my life with my husband and children ( I'm thinking Miles and one more, but who knows... Plans change). I am hoping that by the time 15 years go by I will have figured out more of who I am and will be more comfortable with my life. I guess happy and healthy sum up my hopes for the next phases in life.
Day nineteen- parenthood
19. How did you feel the moment you became a parent
Wow.... This is a great question. I guess there are two parts, when I realized I was pregnant and when I really held Miles for the first time.
When I realized I was pregnant, I was so excited. It was actually my 25th birthday. I was going to go to my mom's house for the weekend because Carl had a conference out of town for a few days and I didn't want to be alone. I took a test because I was wondering and it was positive! Or was it? i saw a super faint blue line and was not really sure. I felt like a piece of my life was coming together. I was so excited and yet scared a bit too. I got in my car to go but another test, just to be sure, and I called my mom. I didn't want to tell Carl without being 100% sure.
After I talked to my mom, she made me see that I had to wait a few days before the hormone would be high enough for the test to be more than a faint line. I went to my moms, took like 3 more tests and sure enough I was pregnant with Miles. I was so excited.
After going through labor, I was so out of it but the one of the moments I really remember we're waiting to see my sons face. All I could see was his feet. I could hear him crying and I was crying too but I just wanted to see him and connect with him. I was already so in love and just wanted to connect my love with a face and a baby I could touch and hold.
The next real moment I remember was sitting in a wheelchair while we were being lead to out room. I held Miles and just kept saying over and over how much I loved him and how beautiful he was. I kept asking Carl and my mom, "isn't he so cute? Don't you just love him so much?"
The last great memory I have is the first night together. Carl, Miles, and I were all in our room. Miles was sleeping and all I felt was a tired, wonderful bliss. It was the best night. Carl and I recorded a video about how much we loved our baby and how grateful we were to be parents to this little miracle.
I love being a parent and I wouldn't change any bit of it. Miles is worth all of the time and energy he takes. He is the best baby. He is almost 2 and although I can't wait to see the man he becomes, I am glad for the time I get with him now.
Wow.... This is a great question. I guess there are two parts, when I realized I was pregnant and when I really held Miles for the first time.
When I realized I was pregnant, I was so excited. It was actually my 25th birthday. I was going to go to my mom's house for the weekend because Carl had a conference out of town for a few days and I didn't want to be alone. I took a test because I was wondering and it was positive! Or was it? i saw a super faint blue line and was not really sure. I felt like a piece of my life was coming together. I was so excited and yet scared a bit too. I got in my car to go but another test, just to be sure, and I called my mom. I didn't want to tell Carl without being 100% sure.
After I talked to my mom, she made me see that I had to wait a few days before the hormone would be high enough for the test to be more than a faint line. I went to my moms, took like 3 more tests and sure enough I was pregnant with Miles. I was so excited.
After going through labor, I was so out of it but the one of the moments I really remember we're waiting to see my sons face. All I could see was his feet. I could hear him crying and I was crying too but I just wanted to see him and connect with him. I was already so in love and just wanted to connect my love with a face and a baby I could touch and hold.
The next real moment I remember was sitting in a wheelchair while we were being lead to out room. I held Miles and just kept saying over and over how much I loved him and how beautiful he was. I kept asking Carl and my mom, "isn't he so cute? Don't you just love him so much?"
The last great memory I have is the first night together. Carl, Miles, and I were all in our room. Miles was sleeping and all I felt was a tired, wonderful bliss. It was the best night. Carl and I recorded a video about how much we loved our baby and how grateful we were to be parents to this little miracle.
I love being a parent and I wouldn't change any bit of it. Miles is worth all of the time and energy he takes. He is the best baby. He is almost 2 and although I can't wait to see the man he becomes, I am glad for the time I get with him now.
my first test... see the SUPER faint line?
The first one that proved I was pregnant
Another test I took for Carl so I could surprise him with the news
Miles' first picture
The first one where we could see his little face
Carl waiting with a new born Miles. I could see Carl and just make out little toes
Miles being more alert
My first time seeing little Miles... man, I look horrible... puffy and horrible... oh, well. Labor was really hard for me :)
Miles looking at me for the first time
His cute little hat and binky
Our first night
kissing baby toes
The day we went home from the hospital
Our little family
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