vocal cords...holy moly

well the last few weeks have been rather quite. Isabella doesn't (I mean didn't) really cry at all...but wow does this child of ours have vocal cords. It has only happened 3 times now but when she gets mad, well she is PISSED! I guess she is more like her mom than we thought! lol She has got a temper like no other and goes from fine to WOW in a few seconds flat. I must say that I have found a way to stay calm and just shhhh! (the sound) in her ear and settle her down in a few minutes but it really breaks my heart because when she cries now she cries with tears! it so sad...her eyes get all red and her eye lashes get all wet...However, I must admit, the first time it happened I freaked! I tried everything and nothing worked and panicing didn't help, and we were at Javiers at the spectrum of all places (at lunch time!). Thank god my mom was there with me. She had our salads boxed up and the bill paid in seconds and we were out of there. Once I stepped out of the restaurant she stopped crying and went to sleep. Since then, I figured I would slowly try what I could to calm her down (almost like a check list) and the most important thing for me to do was to stay calm.
As most of you know, patience is not a virtue that I embodied pre Isabella but there must be something said about motherhood. Almost like once your child is born (I think 10 months of pregnancy helps too) and your body starts producing milk, your body instinctively produces patience too.
I know she will end up teaching how to be a better mom and person. I wonder what she has got up her sleeve for her next lesson??

Breaking all the rules...need some help...

okay, so last week I posted that I was going to get Isabella into her crib this week. Well, I'm not doing really well! Lately she has been sleeping where ever she is at the time she passes out. She sleeps a lot in her pack and play and a lot in her co sleeper. During the weekend she spends a lot of time in her daddy's arms (playing and sleeping)...but really spends no time sleeping in her crib! I only had her sleep in there when I take a shower (which sadly is only about once every other day!). I know gross...but it's hard to get it in. I mean, she sleeps a lot but stuff needs to get done around the house etc so, well I don't really know where the day goes but it just does. Anyway, I have looked online to see how to transition her into her crib at night but didnt really find anything so I am left not really sure how to do it?? so then I thought, duh I only know 50 new moms...so, ladies...suggestions?

One week older...

I can't believe Isabella is already 6 weeks old! she is getting so big so fast. We weighed her in and she is almost 11 lbs! Thankfully I went to the doctors the other day and I can now start working out again. (if she gets much bigger, I am going to need to start lifting weights to keep up with her).

I just can't get enough of this little girl...

Isabella and her Gammy

My Sleeping beauty!

5 weeks old

She is getting so big so fast! she sits in her activity gym for 30 minutes and just plays. Of course I am there with her making all kinds of noises trying to get her to smile. So maybe she would only last a few minutes otherwise.

I just love this face! and so does Jersey! Brooklyn on the other hand could care less about any of us!

please be hormones!

Okay, so today I told myself I was going to start putting Isabella down in her crib for all naps and next week she was going to be sleeping in her crib at night too. (right now she sleeps in her co-sleeper next to our bed). I have never slept with her in our bed and have been really good about using her pack n play and her co sleeper for naps and bedtime. I knew there would be a day that I was going to start using her crib but I didn't think it would make me sad to actually use it!

We got home for running a few errands and Iz was getting tired so I put her to sleep in her pack n play down stairs. I remembered my new rule so I moved her into her room. She slept (only 30 minutes) while I cleaned out her drawers. She has a lot of Newborn clothes that no longer fit her so I packed them up and moved in a lot of her 0-3 month clothes. I guess I never thought this would be emotional but it kinda was! I was a little attached to some of those outfits I guess! Anyway, by the time she woke up from her nap I was almost in tears (I don't think the Coldplay lullabies helped either) and realized that I will never have this moments with my angel again! Not only is she not going to be sleeping in the same room as me but I realized that she is growing up too fast! I need to freeze time!

I guess this is why all parents tell me to cherish these moments because they are gone before your very eyes!

First Family Vacation!

Last week Christian thought it would be a good idea to go up the coast for his last hurrah before returning to work this week. I was a little worried about taking the baby on such a long car ride but thought, it's now or never! The plan was to drive up to Pismo beach 1 night (2 days) then continue up to Pebble Beach (Carmel) where we were planning on staying for 2 nights (3 days). Because my golf game is not up to par (no pun intended) I let Christian golf solo. He thought I would get a little bored so he suggested we ask my folks to join us, which they did. We had the best time and it was great to see my parents really enjoy each moment they spent with Isabella.
While Christian golfed, my parents, Isabella and I cruised the streets. It was a great vacation and fun to be surrounded by family!

Pebble Beach...amazing

"if my mom says no, ask Grandma"

ummm....

Pebble Beach

My dad wouldn't let anyone else touch the stroller!

TOO CUTE...