Mighty Book Lover

Who likes to read? My 10 year old loves to read. I am not a big reader myself but I wanted my kids to be better than me so I started reading to my oldest when she was in my belly. I signed up for the Dr. Seuss collection when I was pregnant and read those books to her. Then when she was born I signed up to the Disney book club and also the Clifford the Big Red Dog collection. I enjoyed reading to her before bedtime or whenever I was bored. As she started talking and walking she started to show interest in reading and would bring me books to have read to her which made me pretty proud. We have boxes of these books boxed away and have even gotten rid of a few through out the years. 

We also got her little fun baby books where you can touch different textures and see different colors for her to learn. Those were more for her to play with and explore on her own. Some got chewed on and torn but that was expected.

As she started school those Dr. Seuss, disney and Clifford books came into more use. She had to read every day or be read to which she enjoyed. As she learned to read more on her own she moved on to chapter books. Junie B. Jones were one of her favorites and still are, even though they are below her reading level now.

Last year she became a fan along with many other kids of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. She can read those over and over and not get tired of them. Her younger sister and brother also enjoy having her read those books to them. She has the whole collection and has been waiting for a new one to be published but so far no luck.

So she moved on to Dork Diaries which is pretty much the girl version of the Diary of a wimpy kid books. Only problem is now she is waiting for the 3rd one to be released. So I did some research and found out a new one is due to be released in JUNE!!! So she has a few months to wait.

So as of last month, she has taken interest in the Harry Potter books. Thanks to my niece being a Harry Potter reader we have borrowed her books and she has started reading them. I'm very proud that she is interested in reading and is reading above average for her age. 

 So far she is setting a great example for her sister and brothers. I hope they fall in her foot steps and become book lovers too!!

I wanna eat!!

Baby #4 has now been here for over 4 months now and is ready to eat!! Justus has been ready and waiting for this moment but we decided to hold off because we didn't want to deal with any tummy problems. He has been breastfeeding very well so Dr. told us to try and hold off on baby food a little longer. She said we would know when he was ready cause he would reach out for plates and food. (He had been doing this since he was 3 months.) She said many start their kids at about 2 months but it is better to wait until 4-6 months so that you are less likely to have to deal with tummy problems. I sure didn't want to deal with constipation so we waited until last week. I decided on starting him off with green beans so that he gets a taste for veggies and gets use to them before I introduce him into fruits. Cause I mean, who doesn't like fruits? So green beans it was!!

He seemed to enjoy them, which made me happy. 

So last Friday we decided to stock up and get him different kinds of food for him to try.

 He got to try squash which he also liked.

Big sister and brother had to help!!

(oldest sister was to busy reading)

And then he got to try peas, peas I say!! Oh how he did not like those peas.

I sure don't blame him though, cause I'm one who does not like peas!! Love seeing him trying new foods and seeing what he likes and what not so much. He is growing up too fast for me, I wish I could have waited a little longer on baby food. But my baby was ready to eat!!

And His Story Ends

THE PROTECTOR

I remember when  I first meet you, boy did you scare the shit out of me. To see a huge ass 112 pound dog in front of me was a whole new experience for me. Who would have thought you would become not only my protector but also the protector of my kids. We had a "LOVE HATE" relationship but I really did love you and you will be missed!! Thanks for the 9 years of good and bad memories, you will always be in our hearts!!

R.I.P.

CHECOTAH

Mommy Bars say what?!

As I shopped around Babies "R" Us the other day I came across the snack aisle and to my surprise what did I see nothing other than "Mommy Bars." I had heard of them but just had never tried them. I always thought they would be these grain and oat bars with no flavor but no, they had CHOCOLATE in them!! I am crazy about CHOCOLATE, for those of you that don't know. So how could I not try them and let's not forget the fact that they are good for you and have protein and DHA which is need for the baby!! So I ended up getting one...

and OMG, do I wish I would have grabbed the box!! They are truly tasty (so I think) and sure does cure the craving for chocolate!! So needless to say, now I will have to make a 30 minute drive or so to the nearest Babies "R" Us just to go get some more Mommy Bars. I think they shall be my favorite snack, I figure these are much healthier than the junk  I eat, right?! (which the belly is really starting to show it)

                                                 

Something in the water

So I guess there must be something in the water here where i live!! I became a grandma today..Yes my little rat of a dog "Jewel" was preggo!! Ha, I guess she didn't want all the attention going to me...and guess who happens to be the puppies daddy? Yeup, none other than the other chew toy "Taco"...so we now have 3 little rat looking pups to add to the full house...our little chiranians or pomahuahuas, yeah those are the crazy breed name the GI SAILOR came up with will be loved until they can be adopted...the girls want to keep one but I'm not sure if I'm ready to add another pup to the mix, plus the new baby...I have to admit I am considering it though...this picture is just too cute for me not to consider!!

Now how am I gonna say no to that?!

"The TROOP" Continues to GROW!!

So I've been absent for a few months now and in those few months we have been hit with a surprise!! We are expecting baby #4!! We really didn't plan on getting pregnant but we knew there was a chance if it was meant to be, and well it was meant to be!! I'm now 6 months and things are going along well..still don't know if it will be a boy, girl or if we even want to find out...We are happy, excited, nervous, and scared all at the same time...will it be more than we can handle?!

Life Changing moment

Nine years ago on this date, I was blessed with my first baby girl...It was a true life changing moment, for life was no longer all about me...it became all about her!! I had waited 9 long months to  meet this little baby that I helped create and had been growing in my pretty big belly...How I loved to see my belly and just think what she would look like...She made me grow up whether I was ready or not...This little girl stole my heart from the day I found out I was pregnant with her..It was a crazy long 10 hours or so in  labor but totally worth it when I got to hold her for the very first time..The touch of her tiny little hands just made my heart melt..Crazy how time just flys by, don't seem like it was too long ago that I held her close to my heart and rocked her to sleep....We have been through the big #1, terrible 2's, tantrum 3's and so on and now we are moving into the tweens!! It is a pretty scary feeling..Not sure what to expect but I'm ready for the ride, whether it be smooth or bumpy I'm here to stand by her side and try 2 be the best mother I can be!! And no matter what happens or how old she turns, she will always be mommy's little girl!!

~ A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future ~

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~ A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart ~

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~ A daughter is a little girl who grows up to be a best friend ~

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