Hi Kids,
This has been such a great trip to California. I have enjoyed every minute of sun and beach and water with you and am sad our trip is nearly through. We have been to the ocean and had dinner on the pier. Today we visited the shops at Disneyland and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Both were pretty amazing. We head back to Vegas soon before making the last leg home. I took a million pictures and can't wait to go through all of them with you when you are older.
Love forever,
Your Mama
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Monday, August 25, 2014
(Schades 2 and 3 Weeks) Monday August 25th 2014
Hi Babies,
Today we all went together to celebrate our Anniversary. We drove to the Timpanogus Temple where our family was sealed. Then we made our way to our favorite restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory. I am happy to say you both did very well on our little date. I couldn't stop smiling, looking at the bunch of you and knowing you were mine forever. It was such a good day.
Love,
Mama
Today we all went together to celebrate our Anniversary. We drove to the Timpanogus Temple where our family was sealed. Then we made our way to our favorite restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory. I am happy to say you both did very well on our little date. I couldn't stop smiling, looking at the bunch of you and knowing you were mine forever. It was such a good day.
Love,
Mama
Saturday, August 16, 2014
(Everly Not Even 1 Week) Saturday August 16th 2014
Little Lady,
You are here, safe and sound. We are so grateful to hold you in our arms, see your tiny face, and look in those precious little eyes. Your arrival was a long one, and admittedly I wasn't prepared for how long it would take. The doctor almost tried to send us home, but your daddy stepped up and made sure we could stay the night and make your transition into this world as seamless as possible. I am grateful every day that he is my chosen companion on this journey. He knows exactly how to look after this family and provide us with anything we might need. His support and strength means the world to me, and I hope you are lucky enough to find someone just like him to give your heart to.
I already love you, beyond words and so does your daddy. Your big brother still is not completely sure what to do about you--but he is trying his best. He made sure to get you a little gift, a small Piglet. And Grandpa told me just before you made your debut in the hospital, Blake sat up in bed and said, "Baby sister is here." Somehow he knew, and even now this little reassurance of your bond brings tears to my eyes. Siblings are special, and there is nothing like the love of a brother or sister. I hope you learn that and nurture that love.
Good gravy, you are already a bright light. I can see the spark of determination in your eyes, and know that you are going to test my patience in the days ahead. And I pity anyone who tries to stop you from getting what you want. You are going to do just fine in this family. I can't wait to see your little life unfold.
Love Always,
Mama
You are here, safe and sound. We are so grateful to hold you in our arms, see your tiny face, and look in those precious little eyes. Your arrival was a long one, and admittedly I wasn't prepared for how long it would take. The doctor almost tried to send us home, but your daddy stepped up and made sure we could stay the night and make your transition into this world as seamless as possible. I am grateful every day that he is my chosen companion on this journey. He knows exactly how to look after this family and provide us with anything we might need. His support and strength means the world to me, and I hope you are lucky enough to find someone just like him to give your heart to.
I already love you, beyond words and so does your daddy. Your big brother still is not completely sure what to do about you--but he is trying his best. He made sure to get you a little gift, a small Piglet. And Grandpa told me just before you made your debut in the hospital, Blake sat up in bed and said, "Baby sister is here." Somehow he knew, and even now this little reassurance of your bond brings tears to my eyes. Siblings are special, and there is nothing like the love of a brother or sister. I hope you learn that and nurture that love.
Good gravy, you are already a bright light. I can see the spark of determination in your eyes, and know that you are going to test my patience in the days ahead. And I pity anyone who tries to stop you from getting what you want. You are going to do just fine in this family. I can't wait to see your little life unfold.
Love Always,
Mama
Monday, July 21, 2014
(Baby Girl Week 36) Monday, July 21th 2014
Dear Baby Girl,
I took your big brother and ran some errands this morning. Initially we were on the hunt for something specific, but ended up taking a couple of detours to do some shopping. We ended up buying you some new clothes and I couldn't help but marvel at how soon you will be here. Hopefully you will be arriving in less than one month! We are all getting very excited to meet you, name you, and bring you home with us to stay forever. It is such a sweet thought in my head, but I can't say I am ready to meet you just yet. There are still a few things to do before you get here. I mean, clothes are not the only priority.
Perhaps the most pressing thing is your room. We are making room for you in the house little girl. Slowly, very slowly, we have been cleaning out the office and turning it into the cutest little girls room. G.G. and Auntie Laina were helping me a couple weekends ago to paint and clear and organize. Most of the main parts of your room are coming together, and we will just have to sort out some details over the next few weeks until you arrive. Big brother and I have spent several quiet hours just sitting in there talking about you and your new room. I have to say, I think big brother is a little jealous of your crib. He keeps trying to get in the "baby bed," and is upset when I tell him he is too big for it.
Well, we have another check up on Wednesday to measure you and see how things are coming. Then I think maybe just one or two more appointments and you will be here! Thinking of it on that schedule really puts things into perspective. I better get hustling.
Love You Always,
Mama
I took your big brother and ran some errands this morning. Initially we were on the hunt for something specific, but ended up taking a couple of detours to do some shopping. We ended up buying you some new clothes and I couldn't help but marvel at how soon you will be here. Hopefully you will be arriving in less than one month! We are all getting very excited to meet you, name you, and bring you home with us to stay forever. It is such a sweet thought in my head, but I can't say I am ready to meet you just yet. There are still a few things to do before you get here. I mean, clothes are not the only priority.
Perhaps the most pressing thing is your room. We are making room for you in the house little girl. Slowly, very slowly, we have been cleaning out the office and turning it into the cutest little girls room. G.G. and Auntie Laina were helping me a couple weekends ago to paint and clear and organize. Most of the main parts of your room are coming together, and we will just have to sort out some details over the next few weeks until you arrive. Big brother and I have spent several quiet hours just sitting in there talking about you and your new room. I have to say, I think big brother is a little jealous of your crib. He keeps trying to get in the "baby bed," and is upset when I tell him he is too big for it.
Well, we have another check up on Wednesday to measure you and see how things are coming. Then I think maybe just one or two more appointments and you will be here! Thinking of it on that schedule really puts things into perspective. I better get hustling.
Love You Always,
Mama
Saturday, July 19, 2014
(Blake 2 Years Old) Saturday, July 19th 2014
My Dear Blake,
You are such a joy, especially lately. Yes, you have your moments of tantrum and break down. They are getting a little more frequent as you express frustration and figure out all these emotions you are dealing with. I get it and try to be most patient with you during these times. However, the rest of the time you mostly just amaze me.
First, you talk so well. You can almost always tell me what is going on, what you are up to, and a whole bunch of other things. There are three particular places you like to chat: at the breakfast table, in the car, and laying in my bed right before your bedtime routine. One thing I have really noticed talking with you is that you love having a plan. You like talking about things we did during the day and then you simply must know what we are doing the next day. Then, you remember it all in the morning. Amazing. For example, today you were going to a movie with Grandpa, Tio, and Papa. It has been all you've talked about for days. You get this big smile and can't hold still, just talking about it. It brings such light to my life.
Next up, you have this innate sense of direction. Somehow you always know where we are, or even when we are almost to something. At a certain corner about 6 blocks away, you know we are almost to G.G.'s house. Same goes for LaLa's condo. And, just the other day, you told me when we pulled up close to Burger King and Wendy's. Yes, this probably means we eat too much fast food, but it also means you know where we are. That is just astounding. Today you said, "Oh, almost to G.G.'s," as we rounded that familiar corner and your dad and I were just beaming.
Finally, I am always amazed when you happily give out hugs to me when I need them. I am going to really hate the day when you are too good to hug your mom. I love those hugs. They make everything better. Sometimes I forget to ask for those hugs, and I can really tell that those days are not the best. Usually those are the days I am frustrated, you are frustrated, and no one is happy. Honestly, those are the days we both need hugs the very most. So, yes, I'll be asking for more of those hugs in the future.
Well, you are just plugging along in the development stages. Can't wait to see how much more you learn and grow in the next few months. I also can't wait to see how things go with baby sister joining us in just a few weeks. You will make one awesome big brother, I think.
Love you!
Mama
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
(Baby Girl Week 27) Tuesday, May 20th 2014
Dear Deuce,
Well, the name game has long been going on around this family. There are several names your Papa and I like, but some Lala or G.G. don't, or some the Greats don't, or some the other family members don't. I feel like I am starting all over again, just as I did with your older brother. Really the bottom line is your Papa and I have to like it, your older brother has to be able to say it, and then none of the rest matters--that much, at least. The list is narrowing, but still nothing concrete and I have to say, that is just the way I like it. I wish I could call you something in my head, or put a face with some of the names. Then I really think about it and would much rather save that for our first meeting in August. It is such a precious and culminating moment. The NAME! So until then, you will not have anything solid and I will just keep calling you Deuce or Baby Sister in my head.
You on the other hand, while I waffle with names are solidly set in your ways. I am getting bumped and kicked on a regular basis, almost on a regular schedule by you. It is a delight to settle in on the couch and watch you, feel you. At times this pregnancy seems a little surreal, like it is moving too quickly and too slowly at the same time. But in those moments of quiet, just you and me settling in, there is nothing more real to me than your growth and existence. Just now you are putting on quite the tumbling act in there. My phone is sitting on my belly while I type and it is bouncing rhythmically while you shift. I love it. I rejoice in it. I count those little kicks until my heart is just bursting. You and me and this family--forever. Love you always little one.
Love,
Mama
Well, the name game has long been going on around this family. There are several names your Papa and I like, but some Lala or G.G. don't, or some the Greats don't, or some the other family members don't. I feel like I am starting all over again, just as I did with your older brother. Really the bottom line is your Papa and I have to like it, your older brother has to be able to say it, and then none of the rest matters--that much, at least. The list is narrowing, but still nothing concrete and I have to say, that is just the way I like it. I wish I could call you something in my head, or put a face with some of the names. Then I really think about it and would much rather save that for our first meeting in August. It is such a precious and culminating moment. The NAME! So until then, you will not have anything solid and I will just keep calling you Deuce or Baby Sister in my head.
You on the other hand, while I waffle with names are solidly set in your ways. I am getting bumped and kicked on a regular basis, almost on a regular schedule by you. It is a delight to settle in on the couch and watch you, feel you. At times this pregnancy seems a little surreal, like it is moving too quickly and too slowly at the same time. But in those moments of quiet, just you and me settling in, there is nothing more real to me than your growth and existence. Just now you are putting on quite the tumbling act in there. My phone is sitting on my belly while I type and it is bouncing rhythmically while you shift. I love it. I rejoice in it. I count those little kicks until my heart is just bursting. You and me and this family--forever. Love you always little one.
Love,
Mama
Saturday, May 10, 2014
(Baby Girl Week 26) Saturday, May 10th 2014
My Little Athlete,
Today was such a wonderful, full day. This last week your Papa told me I had some extra money from him and Lala to get something I have been wanting a long while. I have been wanting this thing ever since I had to get rid of my gym pass at the beginning of the year, maybe even before. This thing is the one thing I had been doing consistently at the gym for the last 3 years and something I was sorely missing. So when they told me this was my Mother's Day and Birthday present for this year, I was excited. More than that, I was overly excited. I was finally getting a Spin Bike!
I know, it seems a silly thing to be so excited over, but I can't help it. I loved going to the gym so much. I loved working hard and pushing it. I loved the blasting music, the sweaty comradery, and the feelings of accomplishment that always came along with the class. I wanted that it my own space, on my own time. So once I knew I could get one, and the one I had wanted for ages was sitting on my wish list, I just couldn't be more pleased. However, just in case, I decided to scour the local adds to see if there was a used bike closer to the one I rode at the gym. There was! It was the exact model I learned on, strove on, and never wanted to be removed from. It was used, it was a little more money than I had for my gift, but it was close. I considered it an opportunity not to be missed. Bapa said he would pitch in if I looked at that used bike and decided I wanted it. So we went, we looked, and I wanted it. We brought it home, we put on the new pedals, and I love it.
First thing is first though, ow! I did not realize how quickly I could fall out of shape. It has been several months since my last trip to the gym and boy I felt it during that first test ride. You and all my own added weight really did a number on my seat and legs. But also, on the flip side, it felt ridiculously satisfying.
So, needless to say, you and me will be spending more and more time on that used spin bike. It takes me right back to the days of carrying your older brother. My restricted movements, my alternate routines, and my heart rate monitor. Wow! I can't believe it is all happening again and this time with you. Silly right? Getting sentimental over a spin bike. I can't help myself though, and don't want to.
I hope things are plugging along in there, just as they should be. I hope you are healthy, and happy, and growing. I hope so many things for you. I rest all my hope on you and your brother. You are a miracle, and I will do everything I can to keep you safe, keep you healthy, and just plain keep you.
Love always,
Mama
Today was such a wonderful, full day. This last week your Papa told me I had some extra money from him and Lala to get something I have been wanting a long while. I have been wanting this thing ever since I had to get rid of my gym pass at the beginning of the year, maybe even before. This thing is the one thing I had been doing consistently at the gym for the last 3 years and something I was sorely missing. So when they told me this was my Mother's Day and Birthday present for this year, I was excited. More than that, I was overly excited. I was finally getting a Spin Bike!
I know, it seems a silly thing to be so excited over, but I can't help it. I loved going to the gym so much. I loved working hard and pushing it. I loved the blasting music, the sweaty comradery, and the feelings of accomplishment that always came along with the class. I wanted that it my own space, on my own time. So once I knew I could get one, and the one I had wanted for ages was sitting on my wish list, I just couldn't be more pleased. However, just in case, I decided to scour the local adds to see if there was a used bike closer to the one I rode at the gym. There was! It was the exact model I learned on, strove on, and never wanted to be removed from. It was used, it was a little more money than I had for my gift, but it was close. I considered it an opportunity not to be missed. Bapa said he would pitch in if I looked at that used bike and decided I wanted it. So we went, we looked, and I wanted it. We brought it home, we put on the new pedals, and I love it.
First thing is first though, ow! I did not realize how quickly I could fall out of shape. It has been several months since my last trip to the gym and boy I felt it during that first test ride. You and all my own added weight really did a number on my seat and legs. But also, on the flip side, it felt ridiculously satisfying.
So, needless to say, you and me will be spending more and more time on that used spin bike. It takes me right back to the days of carrying your older brother. My restricted movements, my alternate routines, and my heart rate monitor. Wow! I can't believe it is all happening again and this time with you. Silly right? Getting sentimental over a spin bike. I can't help myself though, and don't want to.
I hope things are plugging along in there, just as they should be. I hope you are healthy, and happy, and growing. I hope so many things for you. I rest all my hope on you and your brother. You are a miracle, and I will do everything I can to keep you safe, keep you healthy, and just plain keep you.
Love always,
Mama
Thursday, April 17, 2014
(Baby Girl Week 23) Thursday, April 17th 2014
Dear Sweet Baby Girl,
You are quite the little mover in there. At night, just after I settle into bed for some much needed sleep, you start kicking up a storm. Same goes for bright and early in the morning, while I try to go back to sleep. You are a mover and a shaker, of that I have no doubt. You are also very adamant about your schedule, which is really funny. It seems you are most active during particular times of the day and, I'll admit, it is something I kind of love about you. I usually know when to expect your little flips and flops and love to sit and just feel you dance it out.
Other than those movements there is not really much else out of the ordinary happening. Big brother and I are back on a fairly regular routine around here after our long vacations. It is not so much fun getting back to the mundane chores of laundry and dishes, but it is ridiculously nice to be back in our own beds. Ah sleep!
Coming up is Easter so there will be a few activities on the docket in these next days like coloring eggs, being outside, and eating way too many treats. Also, I finally found a dress that shows off your lovely bump, but covers all the other unflattering curves. It was a feat I tell you and something you might come to better appreciate in your future as a baby carrying mama. It is extremely difficult to find clothes that feel and look good, so I will take those small victories wherever they come.
Love you,
Mama
You are quite the little mover in there. At night, just after I settle into bed for some much needed sleep, you start kicking up a storm. Same goes for bright and early in the morning, while I try to go back to sleep. You are a mover and a shaker, of that I have no doubt. You are also very adamant about your schedule, which is really funny. It seems you are most active during particular times of the day and, I'll admit, it is something I kind of love about you. I usually know when to expect your little flips and flops and love to sit and just feel you dance it out.
Other than those movements there is not really much else out of the ordinary happening. Big brother and I are back on a fairly regular routine around here after our long vacations. It is not so much fun getting back to the mundane chores of laundry and dishes, but it is ridiculously nice to be back in our own beds. Ah sleep!
Coming up is Easter so there will be a few activities on the docket in these next days like coloring eggs, being outside, and eating way too many treats. Also, I finally found a dress that shows off your lovely bump, but covers all the other unflattering curves. It was a feat I tell you and something you might come to better appreciate in your future as a baby carrying mama. It is extremely difficult to find clothes that feel and look good, so I will take those small victories wherever they come.
Love you,
Mama
Friday, March 28, 2014
(Baby Girl Week 20) Friday, March 28th 2014
Well little Deuce, today was the day!
It was your ultrasound day today and we could not have been more excited to see you on the T.V. and get a little glimpse at you. Both your dad and I have had feelings this round as to your gender. It is always a little startling to go into an ultrasound and finally see a forming child growing inside of me. It is also a bit stressful while the technicians take measurements but not really give us any sense of what they mean. All we really want is a healthy, growing baby. Fortunately, from what the technicians could tell us, that seems to be the case. Also, they told us you are a GIRL!
Honestly, I think there are a lot of people predicting and hoping for a girl this go around, me included. I had a little bit of intuition, but mostly just hopes and wishes. I wanted you to be a girl. I really, really did. I think also your dad had an intuition you would be a girl too, but he sort of still wanted a boy. I'll tell you why he wanted a boy, he thinks his family has a boy curse. The last few generations of the Schade line have only had one boy to take on the Schade name. He really wanted to break that streak, I think. However, all that being said, he is also very excited to know you are a girl and is happy to see the changes that will come to our family upon your arrival.
It takes the pressure off of me for sure, now having one of each. In future, if we decided to do this thing again, it really won't matter what happens because we will already have you and your brother. It sounds perfect doesn't it? I just can't stop thinking about it. Girl, girl, GIRL!
Today we also told your grandmas while we were in Park City. Not surprisingly, they both immediately co-purchased a little girl outfit for you while we were shopping. I think you are going to be one spoiled little girl, just like your brother.
Speaking of Blake, he loves talking about his "baby sisser." Honestly, he has no idea what it really means or how his life is going to turn upside down when you are born, but it brings me so much joy knowing that he will be yours and you will be his. Siblings really are the hardest, best part of having a close knit family. Something I hope we can grow to be.
Love you little baby girl!
Mama
It was your ultrasound day today and we could not have been more excited to see you on the T.V. and get a little glimpse at you. Both your dad and I have had feelings this round as to your gender. It is always a little startling to go into an ultrasound and finally see a forming child growing inside of me. It is also a bit stressful while the technicians take measurements but not really give us any sense of what they mean. All we really want is a healthy, growing baby. Fortunately, from what the technicians could tell us, that seems to be the case. Also, they told us you are a GIRL!
Honestly, I think there are a lot of people predicting and hoping for a girl this go around, me included. I had a little bit of intuition, but mostly just hopes and wishes. I wanted you to be a girl. I really, really did. I think also your dad had an intuition you would be a girl too, but he sort of still wanted a boy. I'll tell you why he wanted a boy, he thinks his family has a boy curse. The last few generations of the Schade line have only had one boy to take on the Schade name. He really wanted to break that streak, I think. However, all that being said, he is also very excited to know you are a girl and is happy to see the changes that will come to our family upon your arrival.
It takes the pressure off of me for sure, now having one of each. In future, if we decided to do this thing again, it really won't matter what happens because we will already have you and your brother. It sounds perfect doesn't it? I just can't stop thinking about it. Girl, girl, GIRL!
Today we also told your grandmas while we were in Park City. Not surprisingly, they both immediately co-purchased a little girl outfit for you while we were shopping. I think you are going to be one spoiled little girl, just like your brother.
Speaking of Blake, he loves talking about his "baby sisser." Honestly, he has no idea what it really means or how his life is going to turn upside down when you are born, but it brings me so much joy knowing that he will be yours and you will be his. Siblings really are the hardest, best part of having a close knit family. Something I hope we can grow to be.
Love you little baby girl!
Mama
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
(Baby Week 17) Tuesday, March 11th 2014
Dear Deuce,
I am 17 going on 18, weeks that is. Wow! Originally it was hard to imagine you were even in there, but now it is getting more and more believable every day. I am getting a belly. Not quite the maternity belly just yet, but a belly none the less. Also, you are moving up a storm in there. I have been feeling your spurts of energy more and more often, something I look forward to actually. Just confirmation that you are in there and growing. I love it!
Today Blake wants a brother boy. I think Papa also wants a brother boy. Sadly though, I am in opposition. I want you to be a girl, because I am still sick. They say each pregnancy is different, but the common consensus is a differing gender can cause more or less morning sickness. So, with your brother as soon as I started the second trimester the sickness stopped. With you however, the queasiness is still going strong. Which has to mean you are a girl, right? I am not going through this extended morning sickness for nothing, right? I guess we will just have to wait and see who is right.
Keep up all the good growing in there little pomegranate. Regardless of you being a boy or a girl, I really want you to be healthy.
I hate to cut this love note short, but your brother needs me right now.
Loves!
Mama
I am 17 going on 18, weeks that is. Wow! Originally it was hard to imagine you were even in there, but now it is getting more and more believable every day. I am getting a belly. Not quite the maternity belly just yet, but a belly none the less. Also, you are moving up a storm in there. I have been feeling your spurts of energy more and more often, something I look forward to actually. Just confirmation that you are in there and growing. I love it!
Today Blake wants a brother boy. I think Papa also wants a brother boy. Sadly though, I am in opposition. I want you to be a girl, because I am still sick. They say each pregnancy is different, but the common consensus is a differing gender can cause more or less morning sickness. So, with your brother as soon as I started the second trimester the sickness stopped. With you however, the queasiness is still going strong. Which has to mean you are a girl, right? I am not going through this extended morning sickness for nothing, right? I guess we will just have to wait and see who is right.
Keep up all the good growing in there little pomegranate. Regardless of you being a boy or a girl, I really want you to be healthy.
I hate to cut this love note short, but your brother needs me right now.
Loves!
Mama
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