it's late and I should be asleep but i'm taking it all in again. Staying up, reliving my maternity leave days with my little old man to my left, and my O.G. old man to my right. We have a big day planned for tomorrow, going to the mall again, checking out story time at the menlo park library and having a playdate afterwards in los altos. it's been so long since peanut and I have spent the day together. I miss it soooo much.
Hawaii was amazing, as I ate myself into oblivion, having had the best japanese food ever at sasabune. Nursing+surfing do not mix well, and I completely overestimated my physical stamina out there in the ocean. I'm glad i was able to get some snorkeling in, and I was happily surprised that we were able to do pretty much everything we had wanted to do in Hawaii. Dylan was such good traveler and had no problems on the plane, or sleeping in a different environment. i'm so happy to have more fond memories to think about when i'm utterly frustrated and overwhelmed at work.
i would write about work, but I don't want to go to bed in a foul mood, so i'll save that for another day. i do need to work on dylan's baby book. time is flying by too quickly and i can't believe that he's 6 months old, and that i'm already buying 12-18 month clothes for my mini man. he brings so much joy and light into our lives and it makes so sad when i'm too tired to appreciate it. but there's nothing better than holding him close, inhaling his sweet scent and seeing him smile. everyday i hope that he stays true to himself, that he's happy and that he knows how much he's loved.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
2011 to 2012
It's almost time. Dylan is right beside me and I'm typing like it's my last blog entry for awhile. I feel the need the record what's happened over the holidays and how I feel RIGHT now, because I fear that soon enough I won't have as much time to do this in the future. Although I know that I can make time, and prioritize this as a MUST do at least once or twice a month.
Christmas was a big to do and was exhausting again from the holiday set up, flower arrangements, table settings (which Brian's mom did when I was at work), and the cooking from the fong men. It was all worth it to see Dylan's excitement over santa claus. Brian was holding him and he was pitching forward, making his Dylan sounds, so excited at the man in the red suit. I can't believe our SIM card was full and I still tear up when I think about how this moment was not captured on film, but at least I witnessed it with my own eyes. We also didn't get the stairway shot with all the family friends. We got a few, but it wasn't the same without all the families. We face timed with Zach and Juice, who spent the holidays together in London and I like how we spaced out the activities. Christmas eve with the camping group, christmas morning with both sets of grandparents, and then the following day with Belinda's clan. Brian's parents came over too and then we went to the winter wonderland festival with my side of the family. Dylan received a ton of gifts and gifts from santa and musubi (book, and good night moon blanket). It was a very heart warming christmas with everyone who was here. I made the major faux pas with the sentimental books from paper source, but I had no idea how painful mumford's childhood was. That was very regretful on my part. It's just that I've been so sentimental over the holidays.
New Years Eve was very mellow, and we spent evening at the lius and were on the road when the clock stuck midnight. As long as I was with my boys, nothing else really mattered. We visited Conner Tu and went to the iyamas for the traditional new years day get together. They were thrilled to meet Dylan and I'm sure when we left, there were people who wished they had a chance to hold him.
A few lasts. Brian put up the curtains in the guest room, we took the sign language class, we went to the dish yesterday and also went to town and country for brunch with Zach.... i'm still checking off a few things off of my maternity list and trying so hard to see things from the glass is half full perspective. With my new role, I was hoping to negotiate out the gate with 2 days at home, but was not very successful. B said she was open to having that conversation in a few month, and I'll put it on my calendar to talk to her in a few weeks. Yes, I could only work from home 1 day a week, but I really WANT 2 days, and i don't want to compromise my time with dylan. Change doesn't happen over night, but I'm hoping my persistence will pay off.
Dylan is such a joy. I just want to snuggle with him all day.
Christmas was a big to do and was exhausting again from the holiday set up, flower arrangements, table settings (which Brian's mom did when I was at work), and the cooking from the fong men. It was all worth it to see Dylan's excitement over santa claus. Brian was holding him and he was pitching forward, making his Dylan sounds, so excited at the man in the red suit. I can't believe our SIM card was full and I still tear up when I think about how this moment was not captured on film, but at least I witnessed it with my own eyes. We also didn't get the stairway shot with all the family friends. We got a few, but it wasn't the same without all the families. We face timed with Zach and Juice, who spent the holidays together in London and I like how we spaced out the activities. Christmas eve with the camping group, christmas morning with both sets of grandparents, and then the following day with Belinda's clan. Brian's parents came over too and then we went to the winter wonderland festival with my side of the family. Dylan received a ton of gifts and gifts from santa and musubi (book, and good night moon blanket). It was a very heart warming christmas with everyone who was here. I made the major faux pas with the sentimental books from paper source, but I had no idea how painful mumford's childhood was. That was very regretful on my part. It's just that I've been so sentimental over the holidays.
New Years Eve was very mellow, and we spent evening at the lius and were on the road when the clock stuck midnight. As long as I was with my boys, nothing else really mattered. We visited Conner Tu and went to the iyamas for the traditional new years day get together. They were thrilled to meet Dylan and I'm sure when we left, there were people who wished they had a chance to hold him.
A few lasts. Brian put up the curtains in the guest room, we took the sign language class, we went to the dish yesterday and also went to town and country for brunch with Zach.... i'm still checking off a few things off of my maternity list and trying so hard to see things from the glass is half full perspective. With my new role, I was hoping to negotiate out the gate with 2 days at home, but was not very successful. B said she was open to having that conversation in a few month, and I'll put it on my calendar to talk to her in a few weeks. Yes, I could only work from home 1 day a week, but I really WANT 2 days, and i don't want to compromise my time with dylan. Change doesn't happen over night, but I'm hoping my persistence will pay off.
Dylan is such a joy. I just want to snuggle with him all day.
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