Project 31: Day 28

Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.

Most of my insecurities as a woman center around my abilities as a wife and mother.

As a wife, I feel that I may not measure up. I only have one kid and I see moms/wives who have multiple children and look awesome. I really don't know how they do it. Seriously. Someone give me some pointers, haha.

As a parent, I want Liam (and any of our future children) to be an amazing human being so I am definitely a little insecure in my abilities as a mother and female role model.

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Project 31: Day 27

Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?

I'm new to the world of blogging but I have found a few favorite blogs:

(In no particular order)
ohdeardrea
young house love
Bringing Up Bumble
irocksowhat

I'm always on the lookout for new blogs to read so if you have any suggestions, throw them my way!


Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Project 31: Day 26

Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?

I hope that my (future) grandchildren say that I was fun to be around, that I always had time for them and that I was there for them whenever they needed me. I want them to have awesome memories of me throughout their lives, not just during their childhood.

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Jax (aka Liam) Got a Package!!

Today was an exciting mail day. Usually I'm excited enough when I receive my Parenting, Baby Talk, or American Baby magazines in the mail but today, our mail contained a package for Liam.

Grandma Joyce sent Liam an adorable blankie and card from Arizona. He was crying on my mom's lap when I opened the box but as soon as I gave him the blankie, he put it right into his mouth. We love blankies in our house so we are excited to add this special blankie to our collection.

Thanks Grandma Joyce!!

Six Month Appointment Update

Liam had his six month (!!) check up earlier this morning. I showed up with a list of questions and overall, everything went pretty well. They usually write his measurements down for me but this time they didn't. I know he weighed in at a little over 19 pounds (78th percentile, if I remember correctly) and was 26.5 inches long (50th percentile). I can't remember his head circumference but it was around the 70th percentile.

He rated excellent on his progress and is doing everything on schedule. I asked about teething remedies and inquired about the rashes on his cheeks as well as the bumps on his arms and legs (a slight case of Eczema).

Then it was time for his vaccinations (boo). He cried but, luckily, only had to get two today (no more shots until 12 months!). We were given the choice to make a 9 month appointment even though it's not necessary. I still haven't decided if I want to make one but I think it would be a good idea to keep up with some sort of schedule.

So, overall, Liam's six month appointment went well. He's hanging out in his bouncer, chewing on his thumbs and spitting so I guess he's over getting poked earlier. Oh, wait, now he's crying so maybe not.

A Sighting of a Pearly White!!

OMG!! During bathtime today, I noticed something white along Liam's lower gums. Now, Liam has been teething for awhile and I've been able to see indentations of his bottom two teeth below his gum line but this was different. I opened his mouth and looked in and....

One of his teeth has broken through. My little baby has a tooth...okay, I'm over-exaggerating. My little baby has the tip of a tooth but either way, oh so exciting.

I tried to take a shot of the new arrival but Liam thought it was "camera eating time" so I'll have to wait until he's sleeping.

Six Months Old!!

Mr. Liam is six months old today. OMG! Where has the time gone?!?!

I can't believe that my little guy is half way to his first birthday already. It makes me a little sad but I'm so excited for what's to come (I already see pearly whites and crawling in our near future).

Liam has his six month appointment next week so I'll wait until then to give out his measurements but I'm guessing the guy is at least 19 pounds (my arms are constantly sore). He's growing so fast and is such a big boy.

We have a lot of things planned over the next few weeks (a baby pool, maybe a trip to the swimming pool, six month pictures, just to name a few) so I hope to remember to take lots of pictures.

Speaking of pictures, here's Liam's first pictures as a six month old!!

Project 31: Day 24

Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?

I think God is teaching me patience. I have never been a very patient person and that just doesn't work well when you have children (and dogs...and a husband). I still have issues (especially when I'm sleep deprived) but I'm definitely working on it.

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Project 31: Day 23

Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?

I don't think I have a celebrity look alike. I've heard that my eyes are similar to Janet Jackson's but that's about it.

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Project 31: Day 22

Day 22. What did you do today?

So far, I woke up this morning and decided to take my new running shoes out for a spin.
Artemus and I went for a short walk/run around the neighborhood.

Asics Gel-DS Sky Speed

After I took a quick trip to the grocery store. Liam (who stayed home with my mom and sister) was awake when I got home so I played with him and changed his diaper. I made a baked egg concoction (egg, canadian bacon, sausage and asparagus) for breakfast.

After that, the day blurs together with internet time, Liam time (nursing and naps), laundry time. At 3:30pm, I dropped Mitzi (our Yorkie) off for a haircut (she came home completely bald) then we celebrated with walk around the neighborhood. She got lots of love and even met Biscuit, a Silky Terrier who lives a few buildings down.

After we returned home, there was more Liam time followed by dinner. Liam tried out his new bathtub on the kitchen floor. I put a little too much water in there and had lots of water to clean up off the floor afterwards. Liam hung out with Grandma while I put clean sheets on the bed then it was off to bed for us. Another full day for us!

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Project 31: Day 21

Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.

Hmmm...My most vivid childhood memory.
Every Easter, my grandmother would buy me and my sister the biggest, poofiest dresses known to man. Of course, we would have to have a matching purse and hat as well. I remember that the stockings were always so itchy and I would always get in trouble for scratching under my dress.

I wish I could put up a picture my grandmother keeps in her Bible of us one Easter but, unfortunately, I don't have a copy. I actually don't have any copies of my childhood photos (I'm working on getting some together for Liam's sake) so the oldest picture I can post is only six years old.

2005

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Starting Solids...Where to Begin?!?!

According to Kellymom:

Signs that indicate baby is developmentally ready for solids include:

• Baby can sit up well without support.
• Baby has lost the tongue-thrust reflex and does not automatically push solids out of his mouth with his tongue.
• Baby is ready and willing to chew.
• Baby is developing a “pincer” grasp, where he picks up food or other objects between thumb and forefinger. Using the fingers and scraping the food into the palm of the hand (palmar grasp) does not substitute for pincer grasp development.
• Baby is eager to participate in mealtime and may try to grab food and put it in his mouth

Well, Liam is definitely doing these things and has been for a little while. He will be six months old next week and I plan to start solids soon (I have given him applesauce, banana, avocado and mango, just to see if he liked them), I just don't know how to start. I looked at a few feeding schedules that other breastfeeding moms have used and think that I'm going to start by offering him food (although I haven't decided which one to start with but I have decided not to do infant cereal) after one of his feedings (I'm thinking after his evening feeding but I'm not sure yet).


Any ideas? What was your first choice in baby food? Did you buy or make your baby food?

Sorry for the Lack of Posts!

Liam and I just returned from a six day stretch out of town (Thursday-Tuesday) while I was working at my National Guard base. This was a week of many first for us. It was our first time away from home, our first time in a hotel room, Liam's first time in daycare. Just thinking about this past week makes me tired.

Liam actually went to two different daycare. He was with Casi (with Alexis and Alanna) Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday. On Saturday and Sunday, he was with Jayme (with Gavin and Austin). He did fairly well except for on Friday. He was really fussy and had been crying for the past 45 minutes when I picked him up. Luckily for me, I think he just missed his mommy since he was fine once we got home.

I had quite a bit of milk stockpiled and pumped at work as well so I thought we would be fine for this six day stretch. Well, Liam ran out of milk on Friday and I forgot the milk I had pumped at work so I made the decision to give him formula for the rest his time at daycare (we still breastfed when we were together). It was hard for me but I knew it would only be for a few days. He did well with the formula and actually had more bowel movements during the time he was on the formula. That definitely worried me a little and made me wonder if he was having tummy aches.

All in all, our trip was a success. We have another four day stay in July and 14 days in August so I plan to start pumping during the day to build up my supply again. Liam should be eating solids during that time (which I'll talk about later) so that should help as well. Until then, we'll be enjoying our Mommy/Liam time!

Project 31: Day 20

Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.

I am a (semi) SAHM since I am in the Air Guard. I don't consider my one weekend/month to be a "job" but it is something I am proud of so I don't want to disregard it either.

I've been in the Air Guard for almost eight years. I have a love/hate relationship with my job (which is a Fuel Systems Mechanic).
Love: The people I work with, The closeness of the people
Hate: Being a mechanic, Being an hour away from home (especially since we have Liam now and Will is deployed)

My other job is as a SAHM. Liam is almost six months old so I feel privileged to be able to stay home with him. Everyday is different and we just go with the flow.
Love: Liam, LIAM!!!
Hate: Absolutely nothing!


Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Baby Blues Already?!?!

With all the new pregnancies and newborns around me, I'm starting to get the baby blues. Liam is only five months old and even though he's super adorable, he's growing up on me. I know, I know, he's still a baby and I definitely don't want him to grow up any faster than he already is. I guess I just miss that little tiny baby.

Baby blues aside, Will and I do plan to have at least one more child. I'm currently using Implanon which lasts for three years. My current plan is to have it removed after Liam's second birthday. I think that would give us a good gap so that we can fully experience Liam's childhood. I want to give him a chance to enjoy being with just his Mommy and Daddy (maybe that's the older child in me speaking).
What's your opinion? Is there a such thing as a good age difference?

Project 31: Day 19

Day 19. Write about your significant other

Will is an amazing guy. He's sweet, generous, funny (or as I like to call him, silly) and seriously, has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. I think we were lucky to find each other and ever since the very first day, there has been an intense connection between us.
Will is, in a lot of ways, the opposite of me. There are times when I wish I could be more like him but I think we balance each other out. Although we fight and don't see eye to eye on a lot of things, Will has always accepted me for the woman I am (which isn't the easiest thing, I know). He's not only my husband, but he's also one of my best friends (I have to have other besties to talk to about him, haha) and I feel honored to share the rest of my life with him.
Love you William :)

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Project 31: Day 18

Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?

1.) Tell the doctors that you do not know when your last menstrual cycle was. Trust me, it will save you a lot of trouble in the future.
2.) Exercise!!
3.) Don't give the camera to your mom during Liam's birth. She doesn't know how to record anything. Lol.

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Project 31: Day 17

Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.

Will: He's an amazing guy and I feel lucky to have him in my life. We don't always see eye to eye (like any married couple) but we're in it for the long haul.
Liam: Just seeing his little face makes me smile. He's a blessing and I couldn't imagine my life without him (or Will).
Life: Being alive, healthy and stable makes me happy. I want to give Liam all the things I didn't have as a child and I know Will feels the same way. Neither of our parents are still together and our home lives weren't always stable so I'm happy to have the ability and desire to provide something different for Liam's life.

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Project 31: Day 16

Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?

Haha, sleeping through the night? What's that?
Liam definitely does not sleep through the night. Since he's only breastfed, I'm not surprised. He still co-sleeps so it makes it easier to nurse without him fully waking up. He has been sleeping for longer periods of time but that just depends.
So far the advice I've received (the cry it out method, giving him cereal or formula before bed, etc.) are things that I'm not interested in trying out. He'll only be a baby once so until I am truly sleep deprived, I'm okay with him wanting some Mommy/Liam time at night.

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote

Project 31: Day 15

Day 15. What do you wish for?

Before having Liam, I wished for a lot of things, mostly material and trivial. Ever since I've become a wife and mother, my priorities have changed and I've learned to put others before myself.
My wish is for happiness for my family. I wish for a long and happy marriage for Will and I and of course, I wish for all the happiness in the world for Liam.
So, I guess I wish for happiness.

Day 1. I have a three month old and already I'm thinking, I'm going to miss him at this age. Have you felt that way, and what age do you miss the most?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. A photo that makes you happy
Day 4. Do you believe in the "cry until he sleeps" method?
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Your most embarrassing moment
Day 7. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What are some of your favorite MAC products, and what foundation/powder do you wear?
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. A YouTube video
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. What do you wish for?
Day 16. How old was Liam when he started sleeping through the night and how did you do this?
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. If you could, what would you tell yourself before you had your baby?
Day 19. Write about your significant other
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write about your most vivid childhood memory. Post a picture of you taken over ten years ago.
Day 22. What did you do today?
Day 23. Who's your celebrity look alike?
Day 24. What is God teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Your day, in great detail
Day 30. What do you think is going to happen to you after you die?
Day 31. Your favorite quote