Time for daddy daycare!

Times Up - I'm back at work. I have mixed emotions about the whole thing - on one side - I'm not cut out to be at home all day - I was slowly was going nuts. On the other side - I hate leaving Heidi during the day. But I'm actually glad to be back at work - I really do love my job and my boss is letting me "ease" into work by letting me go just a wee bit early at night - which really does help. Sometimes I think I'm super woman and don't need any special treatment - but in reality - I do need to take it slow! It's a little tricky making sure I'm set to go to work in the mornings and making sure Heidi is taken care of too - let alone the house, the dogs, Chris, laundry, grocery shopping, eating right and whatever else we have on our plates!

This week Chris is staying home with her all week to help my transition and I think it really is helping! He is doing a fantastic job and I think he actually likes being a stay at home dad. Now if I could only make a ton of money for him to stay home - hmmm - is it too late for a singing career? What about a movie star?

Next week its daycare - so I'm sure that will bring on a whole new set of emotions - mainly worry - but she is only going in daycare for four days and the every other Monday is going to be either Chris or Grandma G, plus our daycare is literally right across the street from us, our driveways match up and they are a wonderful family, so all should be good.

So this week - its daddy daycare. He is elbows deep in diapers, milk and house work. He even went grocery shopping during the day with all the other stay at home moms and retired peps. I can just see him now with Heidi strapped to him in the Baby Bjorn and gossiping with the neighbor ladies - his dream job. All is good in the Gonzales house!

Church

Heidi went to church today for the very first time - I think we lasted all of 35 minutes (which is about the same even before Heidi). She was a little angel and didn't even make a peep. We didn't leave because of her - we left because we didn't like the lady hacking and coughing and picking her nose right next to Heidi - so we bailed. I just had this picture in my head of the lady reaching out to say "peace be with you" and her boogers falling on Heidi. Hmmmm that's a nice thought. Chris later told me after we left that her son was digging for gold too (he was probably 15). Hand sanitizer anyone?

We later went to Isabella Wollen's baptism - which was nice - no sick ladies there. Overall a nice Sunday!

A Good Ole Pout...

Chris and I were just hanging out with the Heid-ster before bed and for some reason she was just sitting there really pouting. I had to snap a picture and share it! She takes after her daddy who also pouts!

Heidi Loves Bath Time...wait...

Bath Time - here is a typical bathing situation for Heidi - her thoughts...

Okay - I'm in this bath thing again - I think I'm okay - but I'm not sure

Nope, nope - I hate this, I hate this

No - I REALLY hate this

MOM!!!!

I think I'm okay now - what a day...

Lazy Sunday

We had a good weekend - yesterday (Saturday) we went to Taste of West Omaha - which was a lot of fun. Good food, beer, arts & crafts and music - you can't beat that! It was what we missed from San Antonio - little festivals where people are nice and want to chit chat and people have their kids and dogs and whatever else outside enjoying the atmosphere.

Last night I stayed home and addressed the announcements. Exciting I know - almost done - Chrissy poo - on the other hand - had a bach party to go to. Let's just say he hasn't moved from the couch too much today and he is remembering that he isn't 21 anymore. One thing that is nice is he feels extremely guilty - so he is willing to do anything to make it up to me (even though - I'm honestly not mad at all - or annoyed - I figure the alcohol would punish him enough! hehe) So far he has:

1. Cleaned parts of the house

2. Changed the poopiest diaper ever - it even had poop past her belly button & back (imagine doing that a wee bit hungover)

3. Has done anything for me that I have requested - like I needed my water refilled while I was feeding her or like a blanket.

And its just noon here - today is going to be fun - I may make him mow the lawn... ha!

But Heidi is being a little cutie today - so I had to take some pictures. Here is Heidi just relaxing on a Sunday...

3's Company

The Lima's, who are my neighbors I grew up next to, their oldest daughter, who is I believe 4 years younger than me, also had a baby girl 2 days before Christina - wow, that sounds like the beginning of a math story problem - solve for X.

ANYWAYS - we finally got all three girls together to take pictures. Zara (pronounced like Sarah, but with a "z") is on the left, Heidi in the middle and Kendall on the right. We were all laughing trying to get a good picture of the three - Zara was always looking away, Heidi was swimming in her outfit and kept going cross eyed and Kendall found leaning to be most comfortable.

We plan to take pictures as the girls grow and it will be fun to see them change!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! I wanted to post some pictures from this weekend's activities...

Thursday - we hung out with Matt, Christina, Blake and Kendall - here is Chris playing with Blake on their swing set. We finished the night off with a mean game of Spades - lets just say Chris and I didn't do so well - I think we ended up with a hundred some negative points - but we want a rematch with Matt and Creese!

Here are Brewski and Heidi hanging out. Brew is becoming more and more interested in Heidi and I think has even licked her a few times. We'll see how long that lasts - I'm guessing once she reaches and grabs - it may be a different story... (Also notice the nice jean jumper of Heidi - LOVE IT!)

Here is a picture of Kendall and Heidi decked out in their 4th of July clothes - they looked mighty cute if I do say so myself! Next time we'll take the picture when they are not in their carriers. I can't wait until they can crawl around together...

For the 4th - we went over to Anne and Dean's, which was really nice. The fireworks didn't scare Heidi at all - she basically slept through most of it - but I mainly hung out inside - I do want my child to be able to hear when she grows up. Their dog Kody was a little on edge - but not too bad - he couldn't decide if it was better outside with Anne and Dean or inside with us - but he is a very good dog and was very curious to Heidi. By the way - Anne and Dean's house looks like something out of a decorating magazine - I need to take pictures of the nursery - its soooo cute! If I tried the same decorating - it would just look retarded - Anne has some skill!

Today was bath day and I started putting baby oil on her head to help with dry skin and the prevention of cradle cap (tip from Michelle) - so since her hair was a little crazy today - I figured a nice 80s style headband with go nicely with the do.

Das Bier

Aww yes - it has finally happened - I have had my first beer and it was fantastic. We went to the Summer's Art Festival this weekend with some friends and ended up at Old Chicago downtown with a nice cold Boulevard beer in front of me. I didn't drink the whole thing - I'm not big on beer and I let it get too warm - but don't worry - Chris took one for the team and finished it for me.

What else... Aunt Carmen from Cali came and visited Heidi which was fun. She is here for most of July too, so we're hoping to see her again.


The boys are adjusting to baby Heidi - they now lay by her and go up and sniff her and I'm trying to teach them the word Heidi. I know, I know, sounds silly - but Taco does have the ability to get certain toys based on what I say - if I say - go get your squirrel - he'll bring back the squirrel toy - and if you say where is dad - they go find Chris - so I'm hoping it will work the same with Heidi.

I need to scan this picture of me as a baby - I have the same outfit on and am in the same position. The outfit is from my Aunt Kathy and the booties are handmade from my Grandma's sister (on my mom's side) - so it was fun to take the same picture - now I just need to find a scanner...

Photos by Christina Kahler...

Christina is FANTASTIC! Look at the wonderful pictures she took - I LOVE them! I don't know how I'm going to choose! Thank you THANK YOU Christina for such an awesome job! Here is Heidi - 2 weeks and 4 days old...



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Christina is SO Talented!

Yesterday - the wonderful Christina Kahler took pictures of Heidi and what I have seen so far - they are AWESOME!!! I'll post some pictures when I get them - Christina is finishing up editing and burning the CD. I was hoping for just one and now I have a ton - I don't know what I'm going to choose for the annoucement! I'm SO grateful she took the time to do this - I owe her big time!

Pictures to come - Christina needs to start her own photography business...

Hanging out at Matt & Christina's

We celebrated Christina's birthday, Chris' birthday and father's day for Darrell today - my mom made an awesome meal of beef brisket, beans, pasta salad, fruit, chocolate cover strawberries and cupcakes - you can't beat that! We finally put Kendall and Heidi on the floor together - Heidi kept on rolling away - but we think Kendall like being next to Heidi. Heidi is catching up in size to her - they don't look so different any more. Here are some pictures...


Grandma Babs and Kendall...


Blake eating Grandma's good food!


Kendall on the right - Heidi on the left...


Kendall was letting Heidi borrow her hand...


Heidi was worn out after her play date!

Haute Totties

My good friend Michelle in Texas is starting a business - its basically fun baby clothes - big bows and fun onesies etc. I ordered Christina a full outfit as a congrats/birthday/mother's day/just because present - its fun! I believe Michelle is starting a website http://www.hautetotties.com/ and their email is hautetotties@yahoo.com - if anyone is interested in getting some items. I'll also post a picture of the Husker outfit she made for me - her lovely Ava is the model - so CUTE! I can't wait for Christina to take pictures of Kendall all decked out!

Happy 30th Birthday Chris!

We celebrated Chris' 30th b-day this weekend. We couldn't do much - we normally like to throw parties for birthdays and basically any occasion - but Chris was able to have a nice weekend anyways. He got to drink some beer, play in a poker tournament, game it up on PS3 and eat 30 cookies from Eileens (don't worry -he really didn't eat them all). We said for his 31st birthday - we'll throw a bash for him to make up for it.

Happy Birthday Dad!

I had to throw this picture in there - my brother is a dork.