Things I wish I knew before I got pregnant....

#1-First thing I wish I knew before I got pregnant...

Sign up for daycare when you start to THINK about having a baby! That's right...before your unborn child is the size of a poppy seed...line up your daycare options.

I've visited every daycare in OC (it feels like it anyway!) and I'm shocked to find that there's a year and a half wait for these things. I can't think that far in advance....lol!

#2- Secondly...

Apparently, the best time to get newborn photos of your child is within the first 10 days of life. Photographers say the way they curl up at that age is perfect for, "Anne Geddes-like" baby pics.

My advice.....If at all possible, plan ahead.

Definitely not a quality I possess. Hope it helps you out anyway!

Updated blog

I've updated my blog a little but, bear with me....

My computer crashed so this site is still lacking in pictures. Once I can recover them (IF I can recover them) I'll post more pics!!

If my son could talk...

....this is what he'd say...LOL! I can't help it. I'm sure all you Mommies can understand. I can't get enough of the lil guy!!

Jackson is 5 months old!

My lil man, who's not so little anymore, will be 5 months tomorrow! That's just unreal to me.

I took him for a run today at sunset and it was pretty awesome. He was staring and smiling at me the whole time. If that's not motivation to work my hardest, I don't know what is!

Instant Inspiration

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

Audrey Hepburn

Updates!

My lil man is off to a big start in 2011! He's starting to giggle, he found his toes, he moved into his room...downstairs (tears!) and finally, he rolled today (front to back).

And tomorrow, he's off to college......they grow up so fast...lol! ; )

Haven't gone back to work yet. Just enjoying my time with my son and helping my hubby out with the businesses, http://www.Ionvodka.com & http://www.glutenfreedaily.com which are doing really well!

Hope everyone's having a Happy New Year so far. Looking forward to the fabulous opportunities this new year may bring!!

It's been 12 weeks!

I cannot believe how time flies. Jackson is growing so fast and is now starting to coo and smile up a storm! It's the cutest. I could just stare at him all day.

Originally, I had planned on doing a sort of video workout/food diary for our glutenfreedaily.com website. Unfortunately, I was instructed by my doctor not to work out until now (12 weeks postpardum) & we're finding we have a new problem...getting to the gym. My husband and I have to go in shifts and because he's working constantly, there's not much time for that. So, for now, I'm lucky if I get to the gym a couple times a week. Today was one of those days though and I got my butt kicked. I took a step class and after being out of the gym for 12 weeks, I'm absolutely beat! Anyway, I'm sure I'll feel like a rockstar tomorrow!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. I love this time of year! The holidays will bring a whole new meaning having a little one around : ) I love that he takes such delight in the little things. It truly makes you appreciate life in a whole new way!