Tuesdays with Wren

For your Tuesday enjoy these pictures of my girl. This face kills me and she's all mine. We've been running errands, hanging out with family and getting ready for Halloween. Jason's mom made the cutest costume for Wren.. only problem is she screams when she has to wear it. Last night we turned on the music and she danced around in it so crossing our fingers for this week because we would like her to wear it a total of 3 times. Tonight is our first party so wish us luck. 

"Hi"

This week on instagram I posted this shot of me and my babes..we like to sing, we like to take pictures and stay in yoga clothes all day.
A year ago this week I was anxiously waiting for this little one to arrive...she would kick my belly so much telling me that she would be here soon. 
I was nervous, excited, uncomfortable and ready to hold this little one in my arms. 
You have no idea how much your life changes..changes for the better and I've realized in the last year how challenging, how rewarding, how life is so much better with this little one crawling around by my feet or tugging on my pants to pick her up.
I can't believe in a few days she will be 1. People aren't kidding when they say it goes by fast, but I must say I have captured every sound, every smell, every little thing she has done. This past week this little bird of mine said her first word..it's "hi" in a very high pitch voice and she waves to herself... I am absolutely in love with her and how adorable that her first word is hi. I just can't wait to see what she'll do tomorrow. 

Happy Memorial Day... thinking of all those great ones that have been in my life.

moms

Mother's day is just around the corner and I took advantage of being a mom for the first time this year and got myself some free french toast from Kneaders. Pretty tasty and it's already been a good morning. Today I feel so grateful for my mom, Jason's mom, all of my friends who are moms, my sisters, etc. Being a mom is fun, challenging, stressful, happy..I've accepted those moments where I don't get ready, where I have spit up or dried food on my shirt, where I've become a human napkin for my little one. I've accepted that I have another human being to take after so me going to the gym or talking on the phone or even sleeping when I want too..will just have to wait. 

There's this little one that depends on me and they just grow up too fast. I don't know everything about being a mom, I've been one for only 11 months but so much appreciation comes with this little bundle of joy and I'm a million times grateful for my mom, for her mom and all the moms that are the greatest example to me. 

Happy Mothers Day

8 months

I'm no expert of being a mom..I've actually thought that the moment she was born and ever since then almost 8 months ago I've been open to the thought that I'm learning each and every single day. 
This little girl of mine is my daughter (it's so cool to say that) where I have to help shape her life, how she views people, situations, herself. I want more than anything for my little Wren to have a good sense of who she is, to be confident, to have self love, to be strong, to have a good sense of humor and to love all those in her life. 
Right now that last comment is easy...Wren gets excited when I or Jason walks in the room. She doesn't care what I look like, if I've showered or not. She just smiles at me every morning when she wakes up, she smiles at me when I call her name or give her a kiss. She's a happy little girl and I hope every day she looks at life with fresh eyes like she has done for the past 8 months. 

For myself as a mom to this adorable little person..I did myself a favor and I put down the "how to books" and began listening to my heart. I know this little girl is growing up so fast..she's already crawling and getting teeth. So I've made it a goal to really enjoy her at this moment. I may rock her more than most, I may opt not to get ready and just lay in my bed with this babe, giving and getting kisses, listening to her little baby voice. I've always wanted to look back on these days with no regret and know that I've taken it all in. I'm just following my mother instincts.

As I was thinking about this post, I was rocking my little girl to sleep, holding her hand, kissing her cheeks. I looked over and saw this framed reminder of what my cousin Heidi wrote to me and gave me at my baby shower. I remember reading it for the first time and I bawled (most of it was the pregnant hormones that we are all blessed with) but it says it all and it's perfect and it still makes me cry...

"Motherhood is the best change your body will go through. 

When you're a mom, suddenly the world is hopeful, happy, an amazing place to raise your child. 

Memories are brighter, and every tiny second starts to count. 

You're measuring your baby in days, months, years. 

The mind of a mother is never her own. 

And now, as you have this tiny little girl in your arms you'll see that you are her life, her example, her nurturer..perfect or not. 

And the beauty is, she doesn't care. She just needs you. Your love is perfect for her. And it doesn't change, if she's a newborn, 7, 28, 50... 

You'll always be her mother. What an honor. What a privilege. It's pure joy. 

You'll learn more about you everyday and you're going to be awesome." 

(Heidi-you have always been so wise..thanks for making me cry every time I read this.)

So to one mom to the next..enjoy that little babe of yours, try not to put yourself down and enjoy all the little and big things because they just grow up way to fast..good thing I'll always be her mom and I'm so blessed that she's always going to be my daughter.

Happy (almost) 8 months little bird of mine

Monday

Right after I took this picture of you..you crawled up and gave me some really wet kisses. I was laughing pretty hard and I'm laughing at all the faces you've been making these days. This one below is a classic. This little babe of mine has grown up and gotten herself some bottom teeth. She has become more of a pro at crawling and is doing a few downward facing dogs. 

Our little Wren has stolen our hearts with that smile of hers and how her personality is coming out full force. And days like this where it's cold and snowy I get to stay in and cuddle this little one and enjoy this babe of mine. She's just growing up way too fast. 

Happy Monday

stuffy nose and sleepless nights

Doesn't this face melt your heart..it does mine, even more so that this little babe of mine is sick. Sick with a cold and the saddest little cough. I was reading Marta's post the other day about phases..sleeping, teething, sickness and it's true. One day you think "hey little one you can sleep through the night" and then a cold happens and she's up almost every hour because of stuffed nose. 
Needless to say we've done a lot of rocking, a lot of cuddling and taken a lot of baths. Its the sweetest little thing when I look down at this little babe with tired eyes and a running nose and there is the sweetest little smile to brighten up anyones sleepless days. Besides being sick, these days my little Wren is crawling, and getting faster each day..where did the time go? My thoughts this week is to enjoy all the little simple things..a cat nap, clean floors, an active baby, a smile, downward facing dog, etc...

Happy Thursday

more love

You have within you more love than you could ever understand-Rumi

Happy Weekend

4 months

Wren is 4 months now which means I've been a mother for that long but it seems like she's been around my whole life..and in a way she has. I've been dreaming of the day when I would get to hold a baby and be able to call her mine. Now my life revolves around her naps, our walks, it revolves around her and her happiness. A year ago today I found out that I was pregnant..I remember my eyes instantly filled up with tears..I've never been so relieved, so excited, so ready. There are moments everyday where Wren and I will both stare at each other. I wonder what she's thinking about, does she understand how much love Jas and I have for her, does she know she's blessed our lives in ways that I can't even understand? I stare at her and see little glimpse of me, a little of Jas, but I just see my little Wreny Lou..she has always been so familiar to me and am in awe of her every single day. 
I have always been grateful for my mom, but the day I first held my daughter and became a mom myself..that gratitude became more real to me. No wonder my mom still worries about me. I can't picture my life now not worried or thinking about my daughter. In my 4 months of being a mom..I've noticed life changes. It's challenging and you don't sleep much, but I've noticed the days are more simple, but they go by much faster. You start to see the world a little bit differently..through your children's perspective. You start to feel like you aren't perfect, but everyday you do what you can and only hope it's the best for them..for her. I know I have much to learn and I have so much room to grow, but I'm grateful for this little girl and I'm so grateful that she's has brought so much love and happiness in my sleepless, but simple days.

Happy 4 months little bird

within seconds

Pretty content little babe

Cute smile

little talking and laughing

within seconds this happens..still so cute

Weekend

Hello friends,


So this weekend I've been feeling pretty pregnant. This little babe has gotten my full attention and I'm sure listening to her. The kicks have been on going and she is stretching so much that I can see through my shirt her little leg or maybe her arm reaching out. It makes me smile and still sometimes in shock at how much she has this little personality. Oh I can't wait to see her. This past weekend I've been making list on things to get done before this little one arrives. Cleaning, freezing meals, putting her room together. Feeling unprepared and nervous, I took a break from everything yesterday and Jason treated me to my black bean breakfast burrito with some hot chocolate, while the boy had to go into work my sister kept me company. I sat down watching her sew and looking at all the fabric she has picked out for my little one. I can't wait to wrap her up in one of Abby's quilts. I can't wait for a lot of things, but for now I'm preparing for my last 2 weeks of teaching yoga for the semester and eating some oreos. This coming week is going to be good..more to come. 


Happy Sunday.

Friends, baby & Food

Jess, Me, Krista, Merilee-Eating at the Dodo spoiling my little babe to pieces

Jess, Me, Krista, Merilee, Marta, Ginnie, Natalie, Melynn & Jackie

Marta & Ginnie

Natalie, Melynn & Jackie

Opening baby gifts-A million thanks to my friends who spoiled my little girl. It was so much fun getting together..you guys are the best!!

Dear Ladies, moms, grandma's, soon to be mom's, someday mom's, anyone, etc...


I've been so blessed to be 31 weeks pregnant and realizing that just around the corner this little one is soon to be in my arms. That thought alone gives me butterflies. But I'm not going to lie...I'm a little scared, maybe feeling a bit unprepared. Don't get me wrong I'm so excited and have been dreaming of the day to become a mom. Going to my midwife and hearing her little heartbeat makes me feel at ease, her little kicks shows me that she is here saying hi to me, I have been crying watching commercials with babies and I get very emotional even thinking of the day when I see her little face.


What I'm feeling unprepared about is the unknown which hopefully I'll take in stride. I know I have so much to learn and need patience with myself... letting myself make a few mistakes here and there. Those things I know I will learn as they come but today maybe I can get some help with some other things. 


So I've been overwhelmed at all the baby "gear." Looking online or at the stores leaves me well confused and more confused. Today my plea to all you ladies who have been through it or seen it, thought it, etc is what do I need? What strollers, car seats, baby wraps, must have item, lotions, clothes for me and the babe, face wash so my face can become normal again, etc, etc...last night I got together with my amazing friends (pictures to come) and they gave me a lot of advice which I need to hear again, need to write it down and plan it out. So here's my plea..one little pregnant mama to the next. What do you think?


Sincerely,
Whitney