http://flavorwire.com/197232/minimalist-posters-for-your-favorite-childrens-stories/15#post_body
I just discovered the link option... Kind of lame... haha! But here are some really awesome posters that I would LOOOVE to use as decorations in the nursery once we're in the 2 bedroom apartment. I already have several book covers I made into framed pictures that my mother helped me make (Librarian grandmother!) But these would complete the bookish environment I plan on raising my children in. Plus they look so classy! Not all loud and cluttered like Disney paraphenalia.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Pregnant pictures
http://lifeofhours.blogspot.com/2011/07/kason-and-keisha.html
Above are pictures of me being pregnant, If you care to observe!
Above are pictures of me being pregnant, If you care to observe!
Pregnant pictures
A friend of mine asked me to model for her budding photography studio. I was quite flattered and agreed, even though I didn't ever plan on taking pictures of myself pregnant. She did a wonderful job, and here is her link if you care to take a look!
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Almost done!
I have a month and one day until my wiggly little boy should enter into this world! Hopefully it will be less! I am so excited. I can honestly say I feel more excited to be a mom, and just have my very own baby than I feel about labor. I'm not too nervous for childbirth. It's gotta happen, and it's been happening to women since the beginning of time. It seems a little silly to be nervous, if you ask me.
Concerning baby preparations, my husband and I decided to try and save as much money as possible for the baby. We're staying in out little 1 bedroom apartment until December or so, when our lease is up, then we will move into a bigger 2 bedroom place. During the last few weeks of June, and the very first part of July, I "nested" like crazy. I am thrilled with my efforts. I was able to clear out all the closets of unnecessary junk, and make room for a used washer and dryer! (I now make amends to the washer and dryer god, as it is so nice to own a set and not use the apartment complex's or a laundromat :) I also upgraded a fair amount of our furniture, and only spent a total of $60 on a new couch, dresser, and TV stand. The TV stand looks nice and is super baby proof. The dresser is a little smaller than my old one, but is upright and gives us more space in the bedroom for a cradle. We've also gotten rid of internet, made our netflix account to DVDs by mail only, and gotten rid of Melaleuca. That saves us a fair amount of money each month. Once the baby is born, we're going to downgrade to just 1 phone, and hopefully that will lower our phone bill. Other budget cuts involve me leaving the apartment during the day so we don't have to run the AC and make our electricity bill outrageously high. This is hard because it's been SOOOO hot! I just go hang out at Barnes and Noble, visit friends, or go swimming.
Once the baby is born we'll be using mostly cloth diapers. A friend has convinced me of their cheapness, and I'm quite excited! I think the cloth diapers they have now are really cute, and I think I've figured out a method to stay on top of them and get the most out of them. The washing machine will come in VERY handy during this time!! We really will be saving lots of money, and I'm happy about not doing as much damage to the environment. We've been recycling more, and now I feel horribly guilty when I throw something away that can be recycled :/
Another thing I'm really looking forward to regarding the baby is getting to teach him!! I laugh sometimes, this poor kid has two teachers for parents. A Spanish teacher, and a music teacher (and possibly future English teacher) my children are doomed to hear about the education system, as well as be expected to do their very best, especially in those subjects. Not to mention he has a librarian for a grandmother! I hope I can make it enjoyable for them. I refuse to homeschool. I've met too many weirdo homeschooled kids, and I want socially wise children. Plus, I feel I need the time away from my kids for a bit. I will be very actively involved in their educations and I plan on volunteering as much as I can once they are in school. I believe THAT is the role of the parent in education. The teachers should not do everything.
In regards to educating my child. My husband and I have decided to raise our children in a bilingual home. This was initially my husband's idea (obviously, Spanish teacher!) At first I figured he could just do all the Spanish speaking and I'd do English, but now realizing, I'll probably be the ones my children see most, since I plan on staying at home, I'll need to learn some Spanish! I found a great podcast called Coffee Break Spanish. They go nice and slow and repeat a lot. We're also going to buy lots of Spanish books and I'll be able to read those to him. I'm learning with my baby. I've been doing research on Baby sign language, and we're going to do that too. It enhances language development and helps understanding between languages when used in conjunction in bilingual homes. I'm excited. I want smart babies. Plus, boys tend to develop slower than girls in language and small motor skills. I've seen this, and I am determined to combat it.
A few little rules we've decided to establish in our home.
*Regular established bedtimes and bedtime rituals
*No TV until 2 (but I might see if we can make it to 3)
*No sleepovers until 10
*No PG movies until 5, and after that they still need to ask until age 8
*Homework comes first
*Everyone gets equal amounts of chores!
Some of the rules are maybe a little strict, but I'm not a fan of TV. We will probably never have cable or satellite. there are simply other things I'd rather spend my money on, especially when we will be living on a teacher's salary. And children don't need to spend time in front of the tube. Knowing me and my husband, the kids will probably be just as hyper and energetic as us both! So if they don't get the right amount of activity during the day, the bedtime hours will be a nightmare!!
I'm very very VERY excited to become a mom and meet the squirmy little boy inside my belly right now. He is truly a miraculous creation and a special child of God. I can feel it. I love him already!!
Concerning baby preparations, my husband and I decided to try and save as much money as possible for the baby. We're staying in out little 1 bedroom apartment until December or so, when our lease is up, then we will move into a bigger 2 bedroom place. During the last few weeks of June, and the very first part of July, I "nested" like crazy. I am thrilled with my efforts. I was able to clear out all the closets of unnecessary junk, and make room for a used washer and dryer! (I now make amends to the washer and dryer god, as it is so nice to own a set and not use the apartment complex's or a laundromat :) I also upgraded a fair amount of our furniture, and only spent a total of $60 on a new couch, dresser, and TV stand. The TV stand looks nice and is super baby proof. The dresser is a little smaller than my old one, but is upright and gives us more space in the bedroom for a cradle. We've also gotten rid of internet, made our netflix account to DVDs by mail only, and gotten rid of Melaleuca. That saves us a fair amount of money each month. Once the baby is born, we're going to downgrade to just 1 phone, and hopefully that will lower our phone bill. Other budget cuts involve me leaving the apartment during the day so we don't have to run the AC and make our electricity bill outrageously high. This is hard because it's been SOOOO hot! I just go hang out at Barnes and Noble, visit friends, or go swimming.
Once the baby is born we'll be using mostly cloth diapers. A friend has convinced me of their cheapness, and I'm quite excited! I think the cloth diapers they have now are really cute, and I think I've figured out a method to stay on top of them and get the most out of them. The washing machine will come in VERY handy during this time!! We really will be saving lots of money, and I'm happy about not doing as much damage to the environment. We've been recycling more, and now I feel horribly guilty when I throw something away that can be recycled :/
Another thing I'm really looking forward to regarding the baby is getting to teach him!! I laugh sometimes, this poor kid has two teachers for parents. A Spanish teacher, and a music teacher (and possibly future English teacher) my children are doomed to hear about the education system, as well as be expected to do their very best, especially in those subjects. Not to mention he has a librarian for a grandmother! I hope I can make it enjoyable for them. I refuse to homeschool. I've met too many weirdo homeschooled kids, and I want socially wise children. Plus, I feel I need the time away from my kids for a bit. I will be very actively involved in their educations and I plan on volunteering as much as I can once they are in school. I believe THAT is the role of the parent in education. The teachers should not do everything.
In regards to educating my child. My husband and I have decided to raise our children in a bilingual home. This was initially my husband's idea (obviously, Spanish teacher!) At first I figured he could just do all the Spanish speaking and I'd do English, but now realizing, I'll probably be the ones my children see most, since I plan on staying at home, I'll need to learn some Spanish! I found a great podcast called Coffee Break Spanish. They go nice and slow and repeat a lot. We're also going to buy lots of Spanish books and I'll be able to read those to him. I'm learning with my baby. I've been doing research on Baby sign language, and we're going to do that too. It enhances language development and helps understanding between languages when used in conjunction in bilingual homes. I'm excited. I want smart babies. Plus, boys tend to develop slower than girls in language and small motor skills. I've seen this, and I am determined to combat it.
A few little rules we've decided to establish in our home.
*Regular established bedtimes and bedtime rituals
*No TV until 2 (but I might see if we can make it to 3)
*No sleepovers until 10
*No PG movies until 5, and after that they still need to ask until age 8
*Homework comes first
*Everyone gets equal amounts of chores!
Some of the rules are maybe a little strict, but I'm not a fan of TV. We will probably never have cable or satellite. there are simply other things I'd rather spend my money on, especially when we will be living on a teacher's salary. And children don't need to spend time in front of the tube. Knowing me and my husband, the kids will probably be just as hyper and energetic as us both! So if they don't get the right amount of activity during the day, the bedtime hours will be a nightmare!!
I'm very very VERY excited to become a mom and meet the squirmy little boy inside my belly right now. He is truly a miraculous creation and a special child of God. I can feel it. I love him already!!
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