A whole lot of randomness….

Hello all. It has been a long while since I’ve posted on this here blog and I’m husband less tonight and thought, what the heck.

So, what’s been going on in my life you ask? Welllllll, let’s see….

I’ve been enjoying my little guy more and more each day. Dominic and I are getting into a nice groove and I can actually say that we’ve had days where he cries very little. I can honestly say that I do not remember what life was like with out him. I know that it was ‘easier’ to do day to day stuff, like I still haven’t figured out how to get all of the house work done with a baby to tend to. Ah well… I guess you will have to just deal with my messy house for now. So, although my old life was easier, my new life is a whole lot more meaningful. I feel so lucky to have Dominic. You know, my whole life I’ve hated my body. I mean, really really hated it (Ok, I still do). But, now I feel this feeling of gratitude to this body… It created my son after all, and that’s pretty awesome.

3 weeks ago I also went back to work. I was surprised that it wasn’t that hard to go back. I guess since I am only working 50%, it doen’t feel so painful to leave Dominic in the morning. I am now working with Gina and I really love it. I think we are a good team if I do say so myself. I have a lot to learn about the world in first grade. Boy-o is it different than fourth. I like it a whole lot more, but it is a lot more work in many ways. I appreciate the wonderful patience that Gina has because she is having to be my “master teacher” until I get the hang of my new job. But, everyday is getting easier and I love the fact that I never work more than 2 days in a row!

Dominic came to help Mommy get her classroom ready... he's slackin' on the job!

Plus, since I have to work 2 or 3 days a week, Angelo gets to be Mr. Mom. I know he has his moments where he wishes I was home to take over, but I know that he’ll get the hang of it and learn to enjoy every minute. I’ll tell you what though… people would be a lot more happy if they only had to work a couple of days a week! I no longer wake up hating the world! It still hasnt completely sunk in though..  I mean… I can go shopping and run errands during the week when no ones there??? Sweet!  I have moment when I’m playing with Dominc for over and hour and think… “I probably should be doing something…” and then I realize that I AM doing what I’m supposed to be doing… playing and bonding and LOVING my son. God is so awesome. What a blessing he gave me.

Daddy is still Dominics favorite ride

We have been enjoying our Disneyland passes once again. When I was in the later stages of pregnancy, the idea of walking (ok waddling) through a huge theme park in warm weather was the LAST thing I wanted to do so we havent used them all that much in a while. Well, 2 weeks ago we decided to take Dominic to the Happiest Place on Earth. We have since gone another 3 times and he has done so well. He likes to look at all of the lights and then we he’s had enough, he promptly passes out. He rocks.

Mommy and Dominic at DCA

Tomorrow we are getting our carpet cleaned and I’m very excited! It’s funny how things like this make you happy when you grow up. I mean really, having the carpet cleaned makes me happy? I’m old.

After the carpet is done I get to follow Rachel and decorate for Fall! I love decorating the house for the holidays! And this is the first time that we get to share it with another little person! I want Dominic to grow up in a house filled with fall leaves, garland, pumpkins, and the smell of apples and cinnamon. Also, nothing makes a house feel more welcoming and warm than a nice wreath on the front door! Oh I am so excited! I also hope to take this whole “getting into Fall” thing a little further and go apple pickin’. I used to go to Oak Glen with my best friend and her family and loved it. The whole place smelled like apple pie and you could buy pumpkins and apples to your hearts content. I think that would be a cool family tradition…. we’ll see if it happens.

Halloween is also right around the corner and for Dominic’s first Halloween he will dress as Chewbacca! We found the costume months ago… I believe around the time we found out he was gonna be a boy and have been looking forward to him wearing it ever since. Of course he wont know any different and probably will nod off during the nightly festivities, but his parents will think he’s pretty cool.

Well, I should go to bed. Today I came down with my first cold in MONTHS and I’m sure Dominic will not escape it and I feel horrible about that. I know how much I hate being sick, I can’t imagine being a little (or in his case a HUGE) baby and not know how to deal with it. I’m sure I’m in for some fun times ahead….  Pray that he can make it through without catching my germs! Fat chance….

Ok, I’m out…