It is amazing how that you set out doing one thing and end up doing another. When I first found out I was pregnant I hit the bookstores and the web. Flooding myself with as much information as I could. In life I try not to make too many plans, just go and adjust as I need to. Well we have done some adjusting lately...
First off, Lily hated the bassinet. She would be perfectly happy sleeping next to us on the couch, or in our arms. At night, I would pull her into the bed to feed her and she would fuss until I fell asleep, securing her position in my arms and in our bed for hours. So finally we gave up and made her a spot in between us. She still wakes up every few hours to sleep, but she isn't as restless and we are getting more quality sleep.
Secondly, we have decided that it is best for our family if Sergio stays home. I am hoping I will have a cleaner house and Lily will be happier. I can't imagine having some stranger enjoy her first smile, her first giggle and all the funny things she does.
Those are the major differences between us and what the books all say, but if it works, then it works and no one can say shit if she is happy and healthy.
Have you…
- Shot a gun… Yes
- Gone on a blind date… No
- Skipped school… Yes
- Been to Canada… No
- Been to Alaska… No, but I want to.
- Been to Cuba… No, but I really really want to
- Been to Europe… No
- Been to Las Vegas… Yeah. That ended badly.
- Been to Mexico… Briefly
- Been to Florida… No
- Been to California… 4th generation Californian!
- Been to Maine… No
- Been on a plane… Lots of times, I've flown a plane too.
- Been on a Cruise Ship… No, I have an unnatural fascination with ship wrecks.
- Been on a one day Lake Cruise Ship… Yes.
- Served on a Jury… No, I moved too many times for them to catch me! :-)
- Been lost… Yep, GPS is my friend.
- Been on the opposite side of the country... Does Texas count?
- Gone to New York City… Not yet.
- Swam in the Ocean… Well, duh. Being from California and all...
- Cried yourself to sleep… Yes
- Played Cops and Robbers… Yes, usually I'm the robber.
- Played Cowboys and Indians… Yes, on a horse, no less.
- Sang Karaoke… Yes
- Paid for a meal with coins only… lol, yes.
- Made prank phone calls… Not since the invention of caller ID
- Laughed until some beverage came out of your nose ... That and pizza. It was nasty.
- Read the Bible completely through... Not really.
- Caught a snowflake on your tongue… Yes
- Danced in the rain… Yes
- Written a letter to Santa Claus… Yes
- Been kissed under the mistletoe… Yes
- Watched the sunrise with someone… Yes
- Blown bubbles… Last week.
- Gone ice skating… No
- Gone skiing… No.
- Camped out under the stars… Yes
- Seen something so beautiful that it took your breath away… Not yet.
- Are or have been married... Twice.
- Have children… A 7 week old daughter
- Have / had a pet… Lots of pets. Currently is Abby and Jinx. Psychotic gray monsters.
- Been skinny dipping outdoors… Yep.
- Been fishing… Lots of times.
- Been boating… Yes
- Been water skiing... No
- Been hiking… Yes
- Been camping in a trailer/RV… No, we always had tents.
- Flown in a small 4-seater airplane… I've flown one.
- Flown in a glider... Yes
- Been flying in a helicopter... No
- Been flying in a hot air balloon… No
- Been BUNGEE-jumping… Sergio won't let me. :-(
- Gone to a drive-in movie… Lots of times.
- Done something that should have killed you… Have you been in a car with me?? :-)
- Done something that you will regret for the rest of your life… I try not to live with regrets, but there are a few things I wish I could take back. William Floyd being one of them.
- Been to Africa... No
- Ever ride an elephant… No
- Ever eaten just cookies for dinner… Yep
- Ever been on T.V. Yes
- Ever steal any traffic signs... No, but I have stolen stolen ones from my brother.
- Ever been in a car accident… Yes.
- Had a nickname... Yes
- Name Ever been in the local paper…Yes
- Ever been to Asia… No
- Ever been to Australia… No
- Been ski-diving… No
- Favorite drink: Non-alcoholic… Shirley Temple
- Tattoos… Not yet.
- Do you drive a 4-door vehicle… No.
- Favorite number... 13
- Favorite holiday… Halloween!!!
- Favorite dessert… A good cheesecake.