Monday, September 28, 2009

Solid foods

Sam is eating her solids like a champ. It takes her about 2 spoonfuls to get the real taste, but when she does, she gobbles it up! She has had bananas and apples. At each spoonful she says "num num num mmm". Its pretty hilarious. She's pretty hilarious. And great. And sweet. And ADORABLE! :) I'm in love!

With solid foods brings a tinge of sadness for me too. This may be a little TMI for some, but today she had a REAL solid poop. WHAAAAAAT?! When did she get so big???

It makes me sad, and I usually say right then and there that I want another right now. And then I come to my senses. :)

Someday. In a couple of years!!!

Both Babies Are Down = Procrastination Time :)

♥ What are your middle names?
Bryant and Keith

♥How long have you been together?
Dated Almost 5 (EEK!) married almost 2

♥ How long did you know each other before you started dating?
We knew each other for 2 years before dating. We've known each other since High School.

♥ Who asked who out?
Well, our first "date" was at Steak 'N Shake. I don't think it was really either of us asking, it was a mutual meeting to catch up on each other's lives. By the end of the night we had figured out how we each felt for the other. Greg swears that I lunged myself to kiss him at the end of the night. I don't remember it quite that way. But, my husband is always right! ;0)

♥ Who made the first move?
See above comment. :)

♥ How old are each of you?
I'm 26 and he is 25. I'm a craddle robber! haha.

♥ Did you go to the same school?
Nope, I'm a Tiger and he is an Ass...oh I mean a Mule. (Mizzou and CMSU)

♥ Are you from the same home town?
Yup! Both from St. Louie!

♥ Who is the smartest?
Oh, man. Greg knows a lot of random crap...and he is actually business savvy, so I will say him :)

♥ Who majored in what?
Greg in Business management and marketing (double major; over achiever! ;0) ) and me in Human Development and Family Studies

♥ Who is the most sensitive?
me, for shizzle.

♥ Where do you eat out most as a couple?
We don't really. We don't have the money.

♥ Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
Holden Beach, NC

♥ Who has the worst temper?
Me for sure. Although I seem to push those buttons for Greg. But, still me.

♥ How many children do you want?
Greg wants 3, I want 4. (I don't like odd numbers)

♥ Who does the cooking?
Me, unless its grilling.

♥ Who is more social?
Greg is a social butterfly. I enjoy group settings as well, but I don't start up conversations like he does.

♥ Who is the neat-freak?
Well, I would say both and neither at the same time. I will be fine until the mess hits me one day and then I have to clean. Greg likes to reorganize as he "cleans", so its like a 2 day process for him. he always finds a project!

♥ Who is the most stubborn?
Me.

♥ Who wakes up earlier?
Me. Greg's alarm goes off probably for 45 minutes before he gets up.

♥ Where was your first date?
Besides Steak N Shake, Ricardo's and Beauty and the Beast at the Fox. My favorite disney movie! :)

♥ Who has the bigger family?
Immediate-Me. Extended- him for sure!

♥ Do you get flowers often?
Yup! And I LOOOOVE it! :)

♥ How do you spend the holidays?
We split the days up.

♥ Who is more jealous?
I don't feel like either of us really is.

♥ How long did it take to get serious?
2.2 seconds.

♥ Who eats more?
I can out eat Greg. I think its because he is a slow eater he actually feels himself getting full :)

♥ What do you do for a living?
Greg is in financial research and I am a SAHM.

♥ Who does/did the laundry?
Me. If I left it up to Greg it would stay in the dryer for EVER!

♥ Who’s better with the computer?
Greg. But it doesn't bother me.

♥ Who drives when you are together?
Greg. I hate to drive.

♥ What is "your" song?
The Blower's Daughter by Damien Rice

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Old Wives' Tale?

I have been done breastfeeding for about 3 weeks now and the weight is melting off a LOT faster now than it did while breastfeeding. Okay, maybe that isn't true. I did lose 30 pounds right away. But was that attributed to the breastfeeding or because thats just what happens after you have a baby?! The world may never now.

So, the question is, when you breastfeed, do you REALLY lose the weight faster? Or is that just an old wives tale??? Because I have to tell ya, if it is true, it didn't work for me!!!


Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Princess...




I think we might spoil Sam a little too much. We spoil her with clothes, toys and ridiculous things like taking up our bed...


And then sometimes she doesn't get what she wants...and she gets mad...

But we love her all the same. One thing that we do know: we can NEVER spoil her with attention. That is one thing she is not short-changed on! :)

Monday, September 21, 2009

4 Month Check Up

At 4 Months our baby girl:

  • Is 14 pounds 4 ounces
  • Is 25 1/2 inches long
  • Can roll over
  • Grabs and eats her toes
  • Can hold her own bottle (when interested)
  • Helps Mommy spoon feed
  • Babbles like crazy
  • Loves her giraffe blanket
  • Giggles ALL of the time
  • Blows raspberries
  • Attempts to sit up while laying down (some day Sam, some day!)
There is more, I just can't think this early in the morning. One thing is for sure, Greg and I are definitely PROUD parents. It is so much fun to watch her grow everyday. We can't believe she is 4 months. We are not sure where that time went!!! But we do know we are crazy in love with her! :)

Friday, September 11, 2009

9-11

Its easy to forget this day. I do it on a daily basis. But, once a year, I am brought back to the reality. The reality of thousands of innocent people that were killed and thousands of people that were heroes.

How amazing is our country?!

Pretty gosh darn amazing.

I remember exactly where I was when my high school principal came over the PA to tell us what had happened. By the time she came on, we had heard through the grapevine that something had happened. I was in Doc Page's class (crazy man), and he was bound and determined that it was all a hoax and staged. He wouldn't let us go watch the news because he was pretty damn sure that it was all going to blow over. Ha. I wonder if he could take back those words, now that he knows the truth? What would he say now? He probably wouldn't. He is such a nut that he probably thinks its all STILL a hoax. Well, anyway, the rest of the day we watched the news in EVERY class. How extremely heartbreaking. It still brings tears to my eyes and chills to my body when I see footage from that day.

This day for me, is like the day President Kennedy was shot for my parents. A day I will never forget where I was and what I was doing. A day of disbelief. A day of horror. A day of grief.

My heart goes out to all of the families that were affected by this tragedy. God Bless you. May He bring you strength through this day of remembrance and may He make every day a little easier for you.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Baby Updates!

Did you know that by Spring of 2010, Samantha will be outnumbered?! There will be 3 BOYS hanging around this joint! Oh, MY! :)

Also, our friends, Melinda and Justin are expecting! WOO!

Babies, babies everywhere!!! :) :)

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Perspective

Greg is always telling me that I need to keep our lives in perspective. There are many days when he drives me up the wall. I have to constantly ask him to do things, and after a while, I just don't want to ask anymore. He continually tells me that asking is what I need to do because he is a guy, and they just don't think like we (women) do.

Complaint: Sure, Greg is not perfect. He doesn't always do the dishes after I cook, he doesn't always change the baby, and sometimes he doesn't get all of my frustrations.

Perspective: He is supportive. He WILL do something if I ASK him to do so. He has always stayed by my side, in good and bad. And let me tell you, in these short 2 years together, there have been some bad times.
We went out with a couple of friends on Saturday night and it dawned on me that even with all of his flaws, Greg is, as humanly and as manly possible, perfect.


Complaint: It frustrates me that Greg is at a job that doesn't pay well and doesn't recognize his talents. On a daily basis, I ask him if he is looking for a job...

Perspective: (background) I joined this mommy forum and am amazed at what others can not afford. One woman wasn't willing to buy a baby gate for $20. She said that was more than she was willing to pay for her child's safety. Of course, she didn't say the last part, but it seems to be what she was implying.

So, sure, we aren't rolling in the dough, but we can afford the things that are nessecary. If we can't, we figure out a way to do so. We knew that having a baby meant that we would have to make sacrifices, but we are lucky that Greg has a steady, stable job so that we can afford what we need. And maybe, sometimes, a little of what we want.

I need to remember that life really isn't bad. I have a job (a pretty good one!!!), Greg has a job, and in a few short months, mine will be bringing in a steady increase. It will be hard, challenging and exhausting, but once again, Greg has stepped up and said that if we need to hire someone to help me out, we can. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs.........

Sometimes, I need to remember to look at my life in perspective.

boo.

Everytime I try to post something, I become unhappy with my writing. Maybe someday I will get back into the swing of things.

here is a list to sum up what is happening in the Berger Household:

  • Naps (AGAIN! WOO!)
  • Rice Cereal
  • weekends
  • baby updates!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Nap??!! "yes, please" "no, thank you"

Sam is refusing to nap. She is clingy. She is fussy. She is driving me bonkers!!!

Do I love her?! More than ever. :) We will figure it out. After talking to a few Moms, I have found out that this is completely normal. Its a phase that she should grow out of in a couple of weeks. I'm sure I will make it, but until then, I am with my daughter all day. No breaks. Its okay. She is well worth all of the exhaustion!!!

Just don't expect long, lengthy, in depth posts. (like I do that anway?!)

This weekend is Labor Day. We are celebrating it by doing nothing, nada, zip, zilch! I am one excited Mama! :)

Everyone enjoy your long weekend!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

A Few of My Favorite Things...



10. Sweets, specifically brownies and ice cream


9. Dressing up for a night on the town

8. books

7. Naps

6. Coffee
5. Cosmopolitans

4. A good workout
3. Date nights



2. Friends



1. My Family