The Time Has Come...

The time has come to re-vamp this boring blog.

No more just reviewing what's going on in my life (although I know a few people like it, but that's what Facebook is for right?)

So, I thought about what I'm passionate about...

Food

and my baby boy.

So there you have it. The new and improved My Life, My Love will be more posts about my growing boy and my pros and cons of motherhood, getting my body back after baby,and baby stuff in general and my love for food and cooking. I've been getting a lot of requests for recipes after I post a finished photo on Facebook so I'll post photos while and after I'm done cooking and the recipes along with it. I'll throw the occasional update on my running (or as of now lack of running) progress and a few other things here and there, but that's about it.

I'll be starting on Monday with a new recipe (too many left-overs as of now).
But, until then, enjoy this adorable photo of my little one!!

Where Does the Time Go?

The weekends are when I try to sit down and blog about the week. It seems like I'll be able to write and then I get distracted with the baby or spending time with Cam or the holidays and BAM another week has gone by.

Where does the time go?

I look at my little man and I can't believe he's 4 months already. He looks so much older and so different from when he was born. He's becoming a little person and his personality is beginning to show.

Recap of the past couple of weeks:

March 24th we had the Seder at Joanne and Meg's house. We made it to the soup and then baby went ballistic. He was just so tired and since we weren't home we couldn't get him to calm down. We eventually had to leave and he fell asleep as soon as we got into the car. Once we were home he woke up and screamed for another hour. Poor baby. Needless to say, we won't be staying out past his bath time/bedtime anymore.

March 27th. A year ago I found out that I was going to be a mommy. I took a test at home and finally got that positive symbol I'd been so desperate to get for years. Then, I got the call while I was at work confirming that my blood test was positive too! What an amazing day! I also took Baby Duncan to see the Easter Bunny! He didn't seem fazed and we got a decent photo!

March 28th I took Baby D to the pediatrician for his 4 month check-up. He's doing very well in all the areas and they gave me the OK to start him on cereal! He also got a couple shots and was not happy the rest of the night.

March 31st was baby's 1st Easter. I made Cam and myself "bunny pancakes" for breakfast and then we headed over to my mom and dad's and Joanne and Meg joined us there. Baby D was all dressed up and looked so cute. We had a nice dinner and everyone loved my chick and cross cupcakes.

 

April 1st my mom came over and baby-sat baby while I had my dentist appointment. She brought Mack back with her and we were very excited to have him home! That night, while Cam and I were catching up on the DVR, Mack looked like his was running after his toy and then just fell over. He had another seizure. It lasted what seemed like an eternity and Cam had to eventually had to hold him because he kept trying to get up and he couldn't. His legs just wouldn't work. We kept a close eye on him and unfortunately he had two more during the night. The first one I woke up out of a dead sleep and jumped out of bed to hold him and the second one was right after I layed back down after Cam left for work. I called my mom as soon as she was up and asked if she would come over and watch the baby again so I could take Mack to the vet. He stayed there all day for observations and because nothing happened while he was there they couldn't give him a clear diagnosis. But, he's now on seizure medication twice a day and we have an emergency medicine incase he has one that's more than a couple minutes. Poor Mack. He's been through so much in such a short time.

Friday, Baby D and I went to visit my LVDI girls! We had a nice time until baby got cranky and then it was time to go. My parents came over so we could sign the tax papers and get our awesome refund! I can't wait to get that check in the mail!! We can FINALLY finish the baby room once we get it!! We got chinese take out for lunch/dinner and then they headed home.

Baby Duncan is now eating cereal (oatmeal and rice). It gets mixed with his formula and it tastes disgusting. I seriously don't know how he eats it! But, he seems to love it and he really likes to sit in his highchair.

He's starting to laugh, too. Right now he smiles really wide with his mouth open and holds his breath! When he can't hold it anymore he lets out a big grunt. It's hilarious!

Mack is doing well. He had one tiny episode on Tuesday night, but now that he's on the medication he's been fine.

You Win Some, You Lose Some

The day has come. No more walking intervals in my Couch to 5k Program.

Friday was the first day for that to start and I'm sad to say that I could not make it through the whole 25 minutes without walking a couple times. I don't want to make excuses, but I was just feeling off before and during the run. I had some peppers and dip right before too so I'm guessing that didn't help.

Monday will be a new day. I still finished the work out and ended up getting my best distance so that's something at least. It's all mental. I wish I didn't have to know there's no walking and before I know it I'll be done. It's the knowing that there's no break. No rest. No time to catch my breath and give my legs a minute. I should just keep saying in a Dory voice, "Just keep running, just keep running" over and over in my head.

Other than that little let-down I had a nice week.

Tuesday, Baby D and I headed to NJ for my Dad's Birthday. We met everyone at Clinton Station Diner. My Aunt Irene and Uncle John where there when we arrived. What a nice surprise!! It was great to see them. My half-sister brought her grandson, Jackson, which was a nice surprise too. The two babies were very well behaved right up to the end when it was nap time for both of them and then all hell broke loose. We all ran out of there quick haha.

Yesterday, my childhood friend, Katie and her fiance Chris came over for the day. It was really nice to sit and catch up with them. Getting to know Chris was great and Cam's already planning when we can get together again. Baby D woke up just before they were leaving so I'm glad they got to see him as well.

Today, we will be heading to NJ yet again. Joanne and Meg are hosting a traditional Passover dinner at their house. Neither of us has been to one so we are really excited. I have Baby D's outfit picked out and I can't wait to see him in it. I will post pics in my next blog!

Running Adventures

Friday I did my first straight run.

20 minutes.

That might not sound like a lot to someone who has an easy time running, but for someone like me it's a great achivement. I'm still just in the 11 minute mile, but it's better than nothing!

I'm down an inch on my stomach, which again probably doesn't seem like a lot, but with how stretched out my belly is I'll take it!

Baby has offically found his feet and is obsessed with them! He is just growing up so fast. I'm starting to be able to tell his likes and dislikes and what's going to make him mad and what makes him smile! He's starting to be able to fall asleep on his own. I can put him in the crib while he's pretty much awake (once he starts getting really cranky) and he'll cry a little and I'll watch his head bob around in the monitor and then he'll fall asleep. He's such a good boy!

We had our 1st St. Patrick's Day together yesterday. I was able to put my Pinterest boards to some good use.

Lucky Charm Pancakes for Breakfast

Irish Soda Bread

Green Beer

Green Beer, Corned Beef, Cabbage (Made By Mom) Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, and the Soda Bread

Rainbow Cupcakes

 

 

 

We had a nice day at my Mom and Dad's and ate some great food! I'm loving that I finally have the time to make some of my many pinned items on Pinterest. I made Olive Garden's Stuffed Chicken Marsala for dinner on Saturday and it turned out amazing! We ate it so fast that I didn't get a photo of it, but here's what it looked like.

 

 

Very yummy! I'm looking forward to making at least two recipes a week. (Saturdays and Sundays are much easier for me to cook big meals because Cam's home). I'll keep posting pictures, as long as I remember to take them!

 

 

Here's a couple bonus photos from St. Patty's Day yesterday!

 

On Our Way to Grandma & Grandpa's

Mommy & Baby

The MacQueen Family

 





 

 

Sick Baby

My Mom came over to help me run errands since it's Cam's Drill Weekend with the Army. We were out and about for a few hours and it was damp and windy. Even though we weren't outside for very long, I think Baby Duncan caught a little cold.

Last night I kept being woken up by his coughing. It didn't seem to bother him, as he kept sleeping. But, every time I was up on my feet to check on him. He "slept" about 10 hours last night and when he finally really woke me up around 6:45, I got up and dressed to get him up. By the time I checked on him again he was back to sleep. (Did I mention that I had all his medicine and bottle made?!)

He's now been asleep for over another 4 hours. I've been able to get the bills paid, checkbook balanced, thank-you cards done, laundry going (plus I organized and packed away all his 3 month clothes because he's in 6 month now!) and I was able to drink my coffee and eat my breakfast in more than one gulp/bite!

I keep checking his forehead and making sure he's still breathing. It is definitely scary to go in there and see his so still and sometimes I tap him a little harder just to make sure he's ok. He felt warm earlier and now thankfully feels a little cooler so I'll just let him sleep it off and then some medicine when he wakes up.

The guys are here again working on the room and they found some more water damage when they removed the insulation from the outer walls from where the roof leaked down. Great. More money to spend. It's good because that room will be completely perfect when they're done, but it's just becoming more and more a pain in the you-know-what! I just hope Baby D will be in his own room before he's 18 haha!!

Distractions

It's been a few weeks since I've had a minute to jump on my computer. Facebook, Twitter, E-mail, they all are viewed on my phone usually. What would we do without the internet on our phones? My computer is in one of the upstairs rooms and I rarely get a chance to sit up there long enough to type.

Today is a good day.

A lot has been happening. I've still on week 5 of my running schedule. With the weather and Cam being sick again last week I ended up having to re-start week 5 and it looks like I might have to again. We are expecting another big storm and since it's already raining looks like I won't be getting out. Week 5 is brutal though so I don't mind completely.

I said last time I posted that I would be wearing my Baboosh and measuring my progress...well that lasted a few days and I couldn't take it anymore. It does work, I will say that, but it's so uncomfortable and you can see it under clothing so you can't really wear it out.

I am, however, doing better in the eating department. Watching my calories, making sure to be snacking on fruits and drinking a TON of water. I've also attempted to complete my ballet video twice now. So far I've only gotten to the floor warm-up...

I went to the doctor because I've been losing a ton of hair (I know it's said to be normal after pregnancy, but this is ridiculous) and they did some blood work and everything came back fine. They said if in 2 months the loss doesn't slow down or gets worse then I need to see a dermatologist. Great.

After the doctor, Baby and I decided to zip over to LVDI and visit the girls! I always love visited them and it definitely makes me miss working (never thought I'd say that). Well, not really the working part, but the people I worked with. We always had a fun time!

Baby D is doing great! He had his Christening on Sunday and he looked so handsome! Thank you again to all of his family and friends that were able to share in his special day, it was amazing. He did really well and didn't cry at all through the ceremony and did well being passed around the party.

And it looks like my time is up...Mommy Duty!!

Date Night

Date Night.

Seems like a distant memory after having a baby.
Cam and I are lucky enough, however, to have parents who will drive the hour to baby-sit for a few hours. It definitely feels good to get out together, even though I'm thinking about what Little D's doing the whole time I'm away from him. I don't think I'll have just anyone baby-sitting him for a long time, so we definitely appreciate the nanny's coming over!

We were able to sneak away for a few hours and have dinner and a movie. We were only planning on seeing a movie and just getting a snack, but after stepping out of the car and smelling that yummy Red Robin food we caved.

I got to pick the movie and I'd been dying to see Identity Thief. Very funny!
But, I was disturbed with how many children were in the theater. Once we found our seats, I started looking around and noticed all the kids with their "parents." I say "parents" because the movie is rated R and I think it's ridiculous the lack of parenting nowadays. The movie was very funny and very inappropriate for young kids.

There's a rating for a reason people!

You better believe that Baby Duncan will be seeing movies that coincide with his age.