So much to do

Although I have been on maternity leave since mid-November, I haven't been able to do all the things I wanted to do. There were so many variables: doctor's appointments and fatigue during pregnancy, and then the fact that Isaiah came 2 weeks early.

So here's my To Do list in no particular order.

Look into re-financing
I just pay my mortgage; I am nowhere near really understanding what all of it means. I want to understand it and also find a lower rate.

Bring out my spring clothes
I want to bring out all my space bags and switch my winter and pregnancy clothes for my spring wardrobe. I also want to go on a major shopping spree (as much as budget will allow) as a special treat to myself.

Bring out Isaiah's spring clothes
I need to store all of his newborn clothes and stock his drawers with his 3 month stuff.

Paperwork
There is paperwork everywhere in this house. I need to file and store all of it, and also get rid of receipts and bill stubs from 2-3 years back.

Exercise
I want to do my yoga, kick-boxing, and running again. Although I've pretty much lost all my pregnancy weight, I want to get back into shape and tone up all the flab!

Cook
I want to cook again. I want to make homemade pasta with my pasta maker, ice cream in my ice cream machine, and cupcakes with my Kitchen Aid. I also want to do Spanikopita and other things with phyllo dough.

Read
I have so many baby books to read. I fear that if i don't start reading them, Anthony and I will have a hard time establishing a system for Isaiah.

Will I ever get around to doing any of these things?

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My Baby's Daddy

All of a sudden I realized that the world dd not revolve around this baby. I've been holed up in our condo tending only to the baby's needs and haven't really been in touch with the outside world. But now, everything around me is reminding me that Isaiah and I are not the center of the universe and that life goes on.

After five weeks of time off, my husband is going back to work. During those five weeks, Anthony and I experienced so much, learning about our new bundle of fun. We have been such a team (the a-team, haha). I couldn't have asked for anything more in a father and a husband. Anthony's been a handyman (putting together cribs, rocking chairs, swings, mobiles, play gyms, you name it), a chef (not really...he was just really good at getting us some take-out), and of course, feeder, burper, soother, and diaper changer. Most of all, he was my support: When I was frustrated and in pain from breast-feeding, he would drive, me in the rain to the breast-feeding clinic; when I couldn't figure out why our cute little angel was screaming as if we were torturing him, he would take him and soothe him, even if it took 5 hours; when I was so sleep-deprived, he would take over in taking care of the baby while I slept, even though he was exhausted, too. But most of all, when I just wanted to cry because I was overwhelmed with the thought of a little person being so dependent on me, he was there to listen and hold me and make me feel like I was a superhero with all that I had accomplished already.

It's not like Anthony's going away, it's just that I've been so used to our late nights, early mornings, naps in the afternoon while the baby slept, and weird eating times. I've been used to finally getting enough rest when the sun went down, and quick trips to the store to pick up groceries and for speedy Christmas shopping while my parents took care of Isaiah. I've been just so used to it just being us.

I know that eventually our lives will get back to normal, but for now, I am saddened at the thought that Anthony won't be here when I need him. I know, though, that his class needs him and that his school and kids miss him, too.

Isaiah will miss his Daddy, but he and his mommy will be waiting for him when he gets home!

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Santa Rocks! / New Year, New Family

Ok so a month has passed and our baby boy is growing! Annie and I are growing into our new roles as parents and if you ask me, I think we're doing a great job. Sure our precious sleep has been stripped away from us and our schedule is all messed up but it's so worth it. He doesn't do much right now but he's so much fun.

Isaiah was the best Christmas present this year and celebrating with our bundle of joy brought new meaning for us in Christmas. We thank everyone for thinking of him on his first Christmas and showering him with many thoughtful gifts. Although he didn't open any of them, he was very excited...or as excited as he could be. At some point during the christmas week Annie and I became ill and were not in the mood to do much. However, this being Isaiah's first Christmas, we knew we had to tough it out and celebrate with friends and family. Good times were had at Midnight Mass (yes Midnight Mass...he's up anyways), Isaiah's first Noche Buena, Christmas at Tita Baby's, and Christmas at my mom and dad's house (had a blast with phase 10!)

We rang in the new year in a very chill form. We didn't feel like packing up the baby and going anywhere so we decided to just stay home and enjoy our little family. At midnight Annie and I toasted for a hopeful and prosperous new year, kissed our baby and said goodnight. It may not be the wildest and craziest new year celebration but it's exactly the way we wanted it. It's our new family and it's our new year. Happy New Years!

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