This shoot is dedicated to Adam.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Joyful photo shoot
Here are some photos from my recent photo shoot. The photos are very special this year. Last year, this family lost their dad/husband to brain cancer. We did a photo shoot last year with all of them. This year, the mom wanted to show love, joy, and the spirit of her husband who lived life by experiencing moments with the people he loved and truly lived life to the fullest.
This shoot is dedicated to Adam.
This shoot is dedicated to Adam.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Thursday thru Sunday...
I have sick kids! I don't understand it because I keep a pretty clean house. (no comments please...lol) When you have your first child, everything is sterilized. Toys are frequently washed and rotated for appropriate age/developmental stage. Clothes are gently washed in the "for babies only" soap, and schedules are kept. Then the second one comes along...toys are not washed like they used to...I think I may wipe down a toy with my sleeve now and blow on it..."there, that's good enough." Hand me downs are thrown on the second child with holes, stains, and not matching. You start to think...oh, right...I should probably teach this kid some stuff..."let's see what I have time for..." I say this mostly kidding just to prove a point that it is a much harder battle to keep up like you did the first one. I was a proud mother with my first of how together I had it...I am still trying to keep my reputation up...LOL.
Thursday night, Manny did not sleep much unless he was cradled in my shoulder that I am going to physical therapy for. Poor kid, during the day that day he had to be awoken so I could take Ava to her first swimming lesson. He had a total of about an hour and a 1/2 all day for a nap, and for a seven month old that is not enough sleep. It makes for a bad night...which we experienced. On top of it, we noticed his nose running. When you sleep with a baby in your arms, you kind of do an awake sleep thing...it is really hard to explain, your sleeping but very aware of your child. It is not restful in the least.
Friday I had to take Ava to the Dr.'s. Poor thing was constipated. I have never been constipated so I can only imagine her discomfort. As we are sitting in the Dr.'s waiting room, she starts sniffling. I am thinking she is copying another older kid who was sniffling...and older I mean about 13...he neglected to get up and get himself a tissue, nor did his mother and I have to say it was really GROSS...he was a loud sniffler. I loudly made a point for Ava to stop sniffling (to give the older kid a hint) and get a tissue. She did and Mr. Sniffler did nothing. Ick. From there, she got sicker. She gets respiratory infections easily so we did a nebulizer treatment right away when we came home and had some medicine and soup.
Everyone slept like a rock on Friday night...we put Manny in his stroller so he was upright and safe and could get some rest. Worked so good!
I started Saturday off like Fred Flintstone in his little car. We had all slept until 8am and for you non parents reading this, that is like sleeping until 9am on a work day when you had to be there at 9. Ava had her first soccer practice at 9:30...we raced around the house feeding both kids, dressing them (and ourselves) and frantically trying to find her soccer gear. We managed to find the shoes but had no luck with the shin pads or socks. Ugh. It was a beautiful day though and the Munchkins soccer team is adorable. They play on a field that overlooks this beautiful beach and the water...it puts you in a trance like state when you look at it. From there, I flew home to give Manny a proper nap, feed my husband who missed out on breakfast and get myself together for a photo shoot. The shoot was awesome and the weather could not have been better.
In the afternoon, I worked on the photos and started to clean my cluttered house while Jose took the kids out for a walk. I managed to get rid of some baby clothes and return some that were borrowed and cleaned out Manny's closet. It was a start...to look at things you would have no idea I did anything at all. From there, I met up with my second photo shoot and ended the night with a trip to Red Robin with the family.
Today we headed to Quincy for a good old fashioned Sunday dinner like we always used to have before everyone's lives got super busy. The menu was macaroni to start with of course, a roasted chicken with roasted potatoes and salad with bread. The wine was good, the company better and I think I may have wet my pants laughing with my sisters over the banana bread I made that I was sure to tell everyone who came near it that I had made it.
Here are a couple of photos from the shoots....I have to get some of my own kids and soon!
Have a great week!
Enjoy!
Thursday night, Manny did not sleep much unless he was cradled in my shoulder that I am going to physical therapy for. Poor kid, during the day that day he had to be awoken so I could take Ava to her first swimming lesson. He had a total of about an hour and a 1/2 all day for a nap, and for a seven month old that is not enough sleep. It makes for a bad night...which we experienced. On top of it, we noticed his nose running. When you sleep with a baby in your arms, you kind of do an awake sleep thing...it is really hard to explain, your sleeping but very aware of your child. It is not restful in the least.
Friday I had to take Ava to the Dr.'s. Poor thing was constipated. I have never been constipated so I can only imagine her discomfort. As we are sitting in the Dr.'s waiting room, she starts sniffling. I am thinking she is copying another older kid who was sniffling...and older I mean about 13...he neglected to get up and get himself a tissue, nor did his mother and I have to say it was really GROSS...he was a loud sniffler. I loudly made a point for Ava to stop sniffling (to give the older kid a hint) and get a tissue. She did and Mr. Sniffler did nothing. Ick. From there, she got sicker. She gets respiratory infections easily so we did a nebulizer treatment right away when we came home and had some medicine and soup.
Everyone slept like a rock on Friday night...we put Manny in his stroller so he was upright and safe and could get some rest. Worked so good!
I started Saturday off like Fred Flintstone in his little car. We had all slept until 8am and for you non parents reading this, that is like sleeping until 9am on a work day when you had to be there at 9. Ava had her first soccer practice at 9:30...we raced around the house feeding both kids, dressing them (and ourselves) and frantically trying to find her soccer gear. We managed to find the shoes but had no luck with the shin pads or socks. Ugh. It was a beautiful day though and the Munchkins soccer team is adorable. They play on a field that overlooks this beautiful beach and the water...it puts you in a trance like state when you look at it. From there, I flew home to give Manny a proper nap, feed my husband who missed out on breakfast and get myself together for a photo shoot. The shoot was awesome and the weather could not have been better.
In the afternoon, I worked on the photos and started to clean my cluttered house while Jose took the kids out for a walk. I managed to get rid of some baby clothes and return some that were borrowed and cleaned out Manny's closet. It was a start...to look at things you would have no idea I did anything at all. From there, I met up with my second photo shoot and ended the night with a trip to Red Robin with the family.
Today we headed to Quincy for a good old fashioned Sunday dinner like we always used to have before everyone's lives got super busy. The menu was macaroni to start with of course, a roasted chicken with roasted potatoes and salad with bread. The wine was good, the company better and I think I may have wet my pants laughing with my sisters over the banana bread I made that I was sure to tell everyone who came near it that I had made it.
Here are a couple of photos from the shoots....I have to get some of my own kids and soon!
Have a great week!
Enjoy!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Its been a while...
It has been a long while since I blogged. I haven't had time, actually, I don't have time now, but am doing it anyway. The past couple of weeks have been so crazy with work/school/lessons/friends. I am actually not complaining, it has just been a lot to juggle.
Tabor started and it is always a hard transition for my family. We have the whole summer off to spend how we wish...day trips/week trips/ a little work, a little play, lots of friends and family. It is great. But, it all ends and it seems as if we have been pretending over the summer. Living a life that we would wish to have ideally. In the past, I have had a hard time with the start of the academic year here. My husband who was around all day is now a part of 14-18 hour days again. Our once quiet dorm is now noisy with the squeals of girls returning...they sing in the halls, laugh, and create all sorts of life and movement around our home. I give up my privacy (which is never much to begin with anyway by choice) and succumb to the understanding that my family's time is no longer mine. Me and Jose would have arguments at the beginning of the school year and I would always wonder why we were on edge with each other. I finally realized that I do not like the transition. With that understanding, I now try harder to support my family and the school in the beginning so we can transition in an easier way. It is still not easy, but the arguing is minimal.
Ava starts her activities this week. She will be doing ballet, swimming, piano, and soccer. I know...I sound like a crazy mother over-scheduling her kid. I swear I'm not. Ava has so much energy. She goes to school and comes home around 12:30-1 depending on how long I chat with the teachers (LOL)...when we get home she is looking for things to do. She will play with her toys, but it is a long 7-8 hours trying to entertain a very active 4 year old. She loves her activities and I love getting out with her and it is easier to make the day go by until Jose comes home. I promise also, that I am not a mom standing in the theater yelling "Sing out Louise!".
In the midst of all the schedules, I still continue to work. I now have to transition to being free to work a full week and try to squeeze it into two days...not two full days either. It makes me anxious and I am learning to just accept the days I cannot work. Because I work from home though it is really hard to stay out of the office when I get a minute...kind of like right now.
During this past week, we had school responsibilities, welcomed the girls to the dorm, had meetings with the parents, I worked in between, went to physical therapy for my shoulder which has been bothering me since Manny is so heavy, met up with friends for birthday dinners, went apple picking, made apple cobbler, tried to keep up with the house and the kids and my family, and slept like a rock at night.
My life is full. VERY full. I am lucky to have a job and a beautiful family. I am working on balancing everything. Sorry there are no pictures to share...that will change very soon.
Enjoy this cool Monday. I kind of like the idea of putting socks on again. :-)
Tabor started and it is always a hard transition for my family. We have the whole summer off to spend how we wish...day trips/week trips/ a little work, a little play, lots of friends and family. It is great. But, it all ends and it seems as if we have been pretending over the summer. Living a life that we would wish to have ideally. In the past, I have had a hard time with the start of the academic year here. My husband who was around all day is now a part of 14-18 hour days again. Our once quiet dorm is now noisy with the squeals of girls returning...they sing in the halls, laugh, and create all sorts of life and movement around our home. I give up my privacy (which is never much to begin with anyway by choice) and succumb to the understanding that my family's time is no longer mine. Me and Jose would have arguments at the beginning of the school year and I would always wonder why we were on edge with each other. I finally realized that I do not like the transition. With that understanding, I now try harder to support my family and the school in the beginning so we can transition in an easier way. It is still not easy, but the arguing is minimal.
Ava starts her activities this week. She will be doing ballet, swimming, piano, and soccer. I know...I sound like a crazy mother over-scheduling her kid. I swear I'm not. Ava has so much energy. She goes to school and comes home around 12:30-1 depending on how long I chat with the teachers (LOL)...when we get home she is looking for things to do. She will play with her toys, but it is a long 7-8 hours trying to entertain a very active 4 year old. She loves her activities and I love getting out with her and it is easier to make the day go by until Jose comes home. I promise also, that I am not a mom standing in the theater yelling "Sing out Louise!".
In the midst of all the schedules, I still continue to work. I now have to transition to being free to work a full week and try to squeeze it into two days...not two full days either. It makes me anxious and I am learning to just accept the days I cannot work. Because I work from home though it is really hard to stay out of the office when I get a minute...kind of like right now.
During this past week, we had school responsibilities, welcomed the girls to the dorm, had meetings with the parents, I worked in between, went to physical therapy for my shoulder which has been bothering me since Manny is so heavy, met up with friends for birthday dinners, went apple picking, made apple cobbler, tried to keep up with the house and the kids and my family, and slept like a rock at night.
My life is full. VERY full. I am lucky to have a job and a beautiful family. I am working on balancing everything. Sorry there are no pictures to share...that will change very soon.
Enjoy this cool Monday. I kind of like the idea of putting socks on again. :-)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
busy day
Today was a bustling day for photos, Tabor, and family. The weather was amazing and it made the day all the more enjoyable. This morning I got up late (7am for those non-parents out there) and got dressed right away. Ava and I headed to the dining hall for brunch...it is so nice that the dining hall is open again. Manny was taking a nap and when he woke up, Jose took him to meet us for breakfast. It was nice catching up with people we havent seen much this summer and it feels good to have a schedule starting to take shape. After breakfast I had to start taking photos of pre-season sports.
After greeting some pre-season athletes and international students that arrived in the dorm, I took the kids to the zoo with our good friend and her son. The kids were great and really enjoyed seeing the animals. It was Manny's first time at the zoo...he liked the horses a lot and smiled and tried to reach for them.
We came home, rested on the couch and then it was off for a family photo shoot. The shoot went well and the location was beautiful. Tonight we will be starting to do check in for the dorm and the multitasking is in full force. It is easier to be doing all this and not pregnant this year as opposed to last year. My energy is better and i am looking forward to a great year with the dorm.
After greeting some pre-season athletes and international students that arrived in the dorm, I took the kids to the zoo with our good friend and her son. The kids were great and really enjoyed seeing the animals. It was Manny's first time at the zoo...he liked the horses a lot and smiled and tried to reach for them.
We came home, rested on the couch and then it was off for a family photo shoot. The shoot went well and the location was beautiful. Tonight we will be starting to do check in for the dorm and the multitasking is in full force. It is easier to be doing all this and not pregnant this year as opposed to last year. My energy is better and i am looking forward to a great year with the dorm.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
First day of school!
Today is Ava's first day of school. We walked because it is around the corner from where we live. This is her second year at the school. It is an amazing program. She is in pre-k. We will be looking at kindergarten this year. YIKES!
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