my thoughts on Ella turning 1

I've been putting off a new post for awhile now.  I couldn't figure out why.  I mean nothing is really happening that has me busy, so to speak.  I've had plenty to say.. but for some reason I haven't done it.  I realized why yesterday or rather last night at about 11pm as I was trying to sleep but failing miserably....

everything I would say was about Ella's impending first birthday.  I was/am so excited it went well and hopefully the party will go well tomorrow as well.. but each time I thought I would do a post, and it definitely was about Ella in some way, I would shy away.  That's because as happy and excited and proud I am to be her mama and to watch her grow.... shes growing!  It makes me kinda sad; I almost tear up just thinking about it.  She's no longer my little baby who smiles and giggles at me as I gaze into her eyes as she fits perfectly in the crook of my arm.... she's my walking/trying to run almost toddler who laughs out loud and says hi to anybody and refuses to let me hold her unless its bedtime.  It amazes me so see how much she really has changed. 

I haven't written my monthly note yet also and probably for the same reason and probably because I don't want michael to see me sobbing while doing it... he makes fun of me enough for crying at tv shows :)

But even though I was sort of ignoring it.. it happened!  Time doesn't stop because we want our babies to stay babies.  She is now one year old and one day... almost to the hour.  I wondered if I would pick this back up after her birthday.. I hoped I would and look!  The next day I felt the need to type to express myself... to let go of this uneasy sad feeling of her turning one.  Who knows if this is normal or not.. oddly and unlike me enough.. I don't care.  It's how I feel and that's that. 

But Oh my gosh!  She had so much fun yesterday!!  Pictures will follow soon.  But she had a mini chocolate cupcake that she literally gobbled up and tried to steal mine... :)  she loved the gifts her mama and dada got her and she had a blast in the bathtub!  She even tried to take her diaper off and climb in on her own!  Silly girl :)  To top it off she's been sleeping great at night.. her gift to us?

We all look forward to tomorrow when ALL of both of our families will come together in our little home to help celebrate this little girls first year :) :)

Have a very happy happy weekend!!

T-Day Poem

Save Room

As meals go, Thanksgiving dinner

Is always a feast - a five star winner,

Here comes the salad, dressed just right,

The golden brown turkey - a savory delight.

The stuffing now and then the gravy,

The jello mold, all wiggly and wavy,

Take some cranberry sauce and candied yams;

Is there room for fresh made rolls and jams?

More dishes temptt me; ah, but I

Must save some room for pumpkin pie.

-Joanna Fuchs

says it all! cant wait for food!!!

Friday!

I am going to Kansas City tomorrow!  Very anxious to be away from my princess Ella for the night, but I'll have a good time.  After a kinda long morning.. up at 5am due to teething... molars.. seriously.. she isn't that old!  So sleeping not well lately.. its okay though!  We shall deal.

I did accomplish Ella's Wish List for her bday and Christmas!

Loving it!  I can't wait for the day she can help me make it for her!!  Tried to get a picture of her today.. but she moved too fast!  She had got into the bathroom and wrapped herself in toilet paper!  Made me think... well I guess she wanted to be a mummy for Halloween.  :)

Happy Happy Friday!!!!

i love my lists

I have a Spring birthday, Michael has a Summer birthday.. so it's kinda fun that Ella has a Winter birthday!  At the same time though, her winter birthday is a week after Thanksgiving!!!!  Which means I have to prepare for tday, at least its not at my house, and for her bday at the same time... 

List #1 - Tday

-make fruit salad
-make pasta salad
-make 2 pies, pumpkin and pecan
-figure out times for my tday and michaels tday
-outfits :)


List #2 - Ella bday

-chocolate cupcakes for 11/29
-white cake for 12/1
-invites sent
-buy party decor
-birthday list for everyone
-outfits again :)
-food
-drinks
-set up party decor
-buy presents
-wrap presents
-clean house
-thank yous
-candle

List #3 - Ideas for gifts

-pusher thing
-riding thing
-blocks
-stacking things
-nesting dolls type things
-mini kitchen
-toy food and such
-stuffed animals
-musical instruments
-magnets
-clothes size 18mo :)
-leggings/tights
-shoes no idea on size

Any other ideas?

Daddy and baby

My two favorite people in the world are having a daddy/daughter afternoon. Wishing I was with them but very glad I'm able to be supportive by being with my grandma and dad at the mayo hospital in Rochester, MN.

My grandma was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer about 3 years ago. I've only missed a few appointments with her. She's doing great. She turns 90 in January!

Ella and dada are visiting grandma and playing with the puppies. It's cold out but they may go for a walk. Dada loves his time with her and Ella adores her daddy more and more every day. I can't wait until I get home to spend some time with them too!

This coming weekend I'm going to Kansas City to visit miss Mattie and I'm so excited but I'm gonna be away from my baby Ella. I hope I can make it through the whole weekend!

Can't help it!

Can't help but want to share my babe chattering away at her toys.  It just makes me smile :) :)

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