My parents. They are on the younger side for grandparents (55 and 57), and are very financially stable, plus they are over the moon in love with DD. I trust them more than anyone else in the world (besides DH) and know they would provide a wonderful life for her.
I feel like I don't post about him too often, but if I do, it's usually positive (like he got up with DD on the weekend to let me sleep in, or sent me to get a massage on my birthday). I'd rather vent about his negative qualities IRL to my girlfriends (or DH directly).
A few things that have helped me: - the AnyList app for grocery shopping - putting meals on our shared Google calendar - if planning for the entire week seems overwhelming, split it in half (3-4 meals at a time, and do a second grocery trip halfway through the week)
We had a small party at home with 20 family members. It was at the end of June so we did a backyard picnic with pulled pork sandwiches, salads, fruit, chips, and lemonade. No real theme - just pops of pink/turquoise/yellow, lots of balloons, a "ONE" banner on her high chair and a "Happy Birthday Lucy" banner in the family room where we opened gifts. I bought a sheet cake from the grocery store, and made a small cake for the cake smash.
Sorry for your loss, Brie. She sounds like a very special lady.
I am the chef for our weekly dinner party with friends tonight and stressing out about the menu. I always do this - change my mind several times, over-analyze my choice, and then fret that it won't turn out. DH says I'm not allowed to volunteer to be the chef anymore because it makes me completely crazy. Ha!
I got my hair cut this morning and have been leisurely running errands for two hours since DH told me to take my time. He and DD are out playing in the snow before the arctic blast comes.
At what age did you feel comfortable letting your toddler go up/down stairs without help?
DD is 18 months and I have always either a) held her hand when she walks up/down or b) been right beside her as she scoots on her butt to go down. This morning I forgot to close the gate at the top of the stairs and before I knew it, she had managed to scoot down all by herself. I'm now wondering if I have been too overprotective of her and the stairs, since she seems to be able to do it alone. However, we have hardwood floors, and I'm terrified of her taking a tumble and getting hurt. Thoughts?
We have hardwood in the living room and bedrooms, ceramic tile in the bathroom, and cork in the kitchen. We really like the cork - it has a softness to it that makes it so comfortable to stand/walk on. DH installed it himself when we did a kitchen remodel 2 years ago and it was very easy to install. We ordered it from this place: www.usfloorsllc.com/
Yes, but it's only for our own use (I've never shared it with anyone but DH). I use it to bookmark products and gifts that might be needed down the road.
2014 was a good year, focused on family and balance.
Highs: - Watching DD grow and develop from a baby into very spunky, independent toddler - Enjoying my role as a SAHM and spending quality time with DD, including a few classes (Music Together and ECFE) - Reconnecting with DH and making our marriage stronger
Lows: - Family health issues, including my grandpa's struggle with Alzheimer's and my FIL's battle with esophageal cancer - Frustration with weight loss, body image, and self-esteem
I am excited to see what 2015 holds. We hope to start TTC in the early spring, which will definitely shake things up for our little family. A few more house projects and starting to ramp up the search for our next home as well.