1) Juan is going to California tomorrow. I really don't like it when he leaves, but I know its for the best. Its somewhat terrifying knowing that I am the only one going to care for Bela while he is away. And that I will have to take care of everything - all the feedings, the diapers, putting her to sleep etc. So its a bit daunting. But I know this time he is only gone for 4 nights!
2) I've started to work out again. Juan got me a Wii and Wii Active for my birthday. This week I worked out every other day. That says a lot for me right now. Before I got pregnant I was working out quite a bit and I was loving it. I really liked lifting weights - not so much the cardio part. The Wii Active program is quite good. I'm doing the 30 day Challenge. I will let you all know my progress, that way you can keep me honest and hopefully accountable.
My weight today: 150lbs
Weight loss to date: 0 lbs :(
My weight loss goal: 25 lbs
(I've got a long way to go)
3) We've started to put Bela in her crib for her "naps" She doesn't like it though. She sure does like to be held while she's sleeping. But I've bought a book and we are trying things out. First thing is to make her crib more comfortable, like how it feels to be in my arms. One thing to think about is how soft her mattress is. Right now her mattress is one hard surface - a thin piece of foam covered by plastic. Not that inviting. So I've been thinking of putting up her crib but I have no clue on where to put it. Which brings me to point number 4.
4) What the heck do I do with my home? I would like to sell, but now might not be the best time. Selling a house with a baby would be a big undertaking. I can barely keep it clean as it is - how am I going to keep it clean every single day! HeHe! Oye! When did I become an adult!
5) Bela is growing and changing every day. I can prop her up on the couch and she just sits there and watches TV (does this make me a bad parent?) We've started to give her more tummy time to try and coax her to roll over. But its funny. She's drooling a lot lately and when we put her on the pillow or on the blanket she constantly sucks on it and whats left is a giant wet spot. HeHe, its funny. This also happens to our shoulders.
6) Speaking of TV, Juan and I are addicted to Monday and Wednesday nights. Monday nights is CBS's comedy line-up starting with How I Met Your Mother and ending with The Big Bang Theory. On Wednesday nights is Modern Family, The Middle and Cougar Town. So funny - you have to check out Modern Family. Its hilarious.
7) The wedding in Colombia is being planned as we speak (or better yet, write). Juan's mother and sister are organizing everything. They've looked at the hall, the church, the flowers, the invitations - they are doing everything and both Juan and I are so thankful for all their work! !Muchas gracias Carmenza y Nena!
8) I am committing myself to learning Spanish. I've been doing an ok job right now. But I need to do more. One thing I do have to work on is actually speaking. But it scares me. I get all self-conscious about speaking in Spanish, like I'm going to mess up or say something silly. I have to get over this and move on! So what if I say something silly! Everyone will understand. I just have to suck it up and do it! This is something else all of you can hold me accountable to.
9) Bela is also speaking a lot more. And her baby talk is starting to sound like words. Well, maybe not words, but more word-like. I think she is also on the verge of laughing! I hope to hear some laughter soon!
10) Wow, that took a lot to come up with ten things. But here is the final one ... a picture!! Or two
Wow, you are a great blogger. I am not so great at it. Bela will get used to the crib, in time, trust me. And of course she prefers to be held when she is sleeping, so do I, hehe... You really need to come out here and hang out with me. You are more than welcome to come and spend the night. I have a playpen, or cradle or whatever you like. I also have a spare bed and room. If you would like to come out sometime when Juan is gone away so you don't feel so lonely that would be great. But we would also love it if Juan came too. And you are a wonderful mom, and don't worry about doing it all yourself, you are doing great. She looks very happy and healthy. I am happy to hear that your wedding is coming together. I wish I could be there with you for that special day but finances won't allow that big of a trip and I don't know if I could be away from my babies that long either.
ReplyDeleteYAYYYYYY! LOVE Diez del Domingo!! This was a great post. Sundays might become my new favourite day of the week. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a GREAT mama and will do fabulously this week while Juan is away. Plus you'll be so busy single-parenting, the week will fly by and he'll be back before you know it!
I hope you keep posting about the wedding in Colombia. Since we can't be there, the more details you can share, the better.
Love the pics of Ms. Bela. The smiley one is so cute. She's a sweetheart!
Lindsay, fantástico el post del domingo, hermosas las fotos de Bela divina y el video realmente maravilloso. Se que todo está saliendo super en ausencia de Juan, tú eres una super mamá y Bela unasuper bebé. Estamos muy felices organizando todo lo del matrimonio en Bogotá y novemos la hora de estar todos reunidos.
ReplyDeleteYa sabe Bela que va a tener una primita para jugar? se va a llamar ELoisa, Do you like it?
Animo con todos tus proyectos, entrenamiento, español y sobre todo seguir contandonos en el blog todo lo que pasa con esa familia que queremos tanto. Saludos a aJuancho cuando hables con él.
Mil besos