Babies and more babies… is anyone getting sick and tired of hearing about my babies? How about my babies’ babies? Naw, I didn’t think so. And that being the case, here we go again.
I spent most of yesterday with Melissa, Matthew, Banee, and most importantly… Big Ben. We went shopping at the Vero Outlet Mall; looking for maternity clothes for Banee and grandbaby clothes for all of them… born and to be born. It was wonderful! A great day for me! And Matthew almost tolerated the entire thing. To ease some of his pain, I did take everyone to dinner following the day shopping. Well, everyone except Matt and Banee – he is so independent that it would apparently kill him to allow me to buy there dinner. But, he had a great time at dinner, playing with Shaun and Xzavier who joined us for the meal. Shaun knew better than to go baby shopping with a group of women. Jessie also joined us for dinner. Matthew is still a newlywed husband who wants to be an active part of each of Banee’s waking moments… that they are not working. Isn’t he cute!
While we were shopping, we found incredible deals! I do love sales. Especially clearance sales – and most especially clearance sales that say take an additional 70% off. How can you go wrong? Christmas and Halloween outfits will be coming back again! Just kidding – I was tempted, but even I did not buy for next year’s holidays. Well, truth really be told here… just between you and me… the only thing that kept me from buying outfits for a year in the future is I don’t know for sure what size any of the babies will be! Oh, and Barrie would probably kill me for spending like that.
I have mentioned before how wonderful my husband is – how much I love him – how cute he is – how understanding he has the potential for being…. but… he actually likes me to at least make an attempt at sticking to the budget we have agreed upon. We so very carefully go over our finances and pay bills together so that we both know where we stand, and then he expects me to follow whatever game plan we made.
Oh, how I digress. Not that I had a real plan when I sat down, but I do remember clearly saying this was about the grandbabies. (Isn’t everything?) On to the grandbabies…
Xzavier got his afghan last night at dinner. Poor baby has been waiting since Christmas. I kept doing little projects here and there and that one just kept being put aside for a few minutes here and there. Finally it is done and he has it.
Michael received his Nana and Michael photo album from our New Year visit. I made a small photo album just for him with pictures of us together. My plan is that if he can see us together having fun, he will remember me better for the next visit. It feels like visits are few and far between with him; probably not as bad as it seems, but his Nana wants to be with him more often. I guess as he gets older (two in March) he is going to remember me better anyway. Breaks my heart that he has to be reminded who grandma is. Once he remembers me, it is all good!
Honey Blossom. I am afraid she will be grown up and have kids of her own before I see her again. Last time we saw her was in June. She was 9 months old. Before that she was like 6 weeks old. We only head over to England every two years or so. I am thinking that it might be easier to fly them all here next time. Then maybe I could babysit all the grandbabies while all of the adult kids go out for fun. I may have a plan forming here!
Big Ben – Xzavier’s little brother, my teeny tiny little guy. OK, most recent birth… I may have mentioned every move he has made already… but, did I mention he is over 7 pounds now – has passed his due date by four days – is 8 weeks old today! I believe he almost rolling over – trying to hold his head up – grabs at things with his cute little hands – follows objects (and grandmas) with his eyes – and, most important… he loves his grandma! Loves to cuddle with her and spend time with her.
Well then – time for me to stop for now. Until next time!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Global Warming in My Own Little World.
January 14, 2010
I know it has been a while since I last wrote, and I am so very sorry... but... I was cold.
No, not just cold... I was literally frozen. I know what you must be thinking, people do not just freeze and then defrost and still function. Well, apparently some of us do! Here’s what happened.
As everyone knows, it has been cold. The temps here in South Florida have been sticking pretty much to the 30’s. One morning it was in the low 20’s when I left for work. And that does not even count the wind chill factor. Now, keeping that in mind, my car has not been working and I have been riding my bike to and from work. For anyone who does not know, I live 16 miles from work. On the morning that it was in the 20’s when I went to work, I had ice forming on my visor. So… quite simply, my brain froze. I had a difficult time working, much less thinking at home too. You can ask my husband or children – there was no real thought process going on here for at least a week. I was a non-functioning cerebral mess. Example; when making a list of who is who in the family, I left off one of my children. Who forgets a kid?!?!?!?!
I am much better now. This morning was in the 50’s and I awoke with the ability for thought. This will be a catch up blog.
From the photo’s in shutterfly (bazandmary.shutterfly.com) you can see that we had an awesome Christmas and New Year. OK, most everyone got sick for Christmas, but New Years was completely awesome. Not counting the freezing thing that was going on in North Florida. Barrie and I had gone up to visit MJ and his family. Freezing aside, we had a ball. Actually, this may have been the start of my brain freeze as we had no heat in the car. The trip home was soooo cold! We had even tried to go to a huge flea market while the weather was in the teens…. What were we thinking?
Brittney went to a New Year’s concert in Miami. She saw Lady Gaga. By the way, this beautiful and sweet girl who is growing up way to fast… she is the baby I forgot. I am so devastated. She is fine. She laughed about it. I cried; and the more she tried to make me feel alright about it, the worse I felt.
Aunt Ollie is visiting with us for a while. We are thrilled to have her – keeps mom out of trouble! Or maybe… they are in more trouble, but the two of them work better at covering it up. Maybe we should watch them more.
MJ and Myrahia… Matt and Banee… both working hard at growing babies… MJ and Myrahia are due in March, two days before Michael’s birthday. Matt and Banee are expecting in July. Oh, tis good to be a grandparent!
Melissa and Shaun are doing their own baby growing with little Benjamin. He is now over 7 pounds. Xzavier is doing wonderful also. I was up at their house the other day and showed him the afghan I am making him and he is very happy with it. He is such a loving grandson. He makes me so proud and happy to make him a special gift from his grandma.
I don’t think I mentioned, Matthew has today off work and is fixing my car. He is such a good son; taking care of my problems. He is an incredible mechanic. He is one of the top mechanics for this region with Firestone. I am not just a bragging mom… Firestone told us that he was the second best tech out of hundreds in this region. He is the head tech at the Stuart branch. We are so proud of him.
Speaking of work – my break is over and I need to get back to it.
God bless you all…. Love ya, Mary
I know it has been a while since I last wrote, and I am so very sorry... but... I was cold.
No, not just cold... I was literally frozen. I know what you must be thinking, people do not just freeze and then defrost and still function. Well, apparently some of us do! Here’s what happened.
As everyone knows, it has been cold. The temps here in South Florida have been sticking pretty much to the 30’s. One morning it was in the low 20’s when I left for work. And that does not even count the wind chill factor. Now, keeping that in mind, my car has not been working and I have been riding my bike to and from work. For anyone who does not know, I live 16 miles from work. On the morning that it was in the 20’s when I went to work, I had ice forming on my visor. So… quite simply, my brain froze. I had a difficult time working, much less thinking at home too. You can ask my husband or children – there was no real thought process going on here for at least a week. I was a non-functioning cerebral mess. Example; when making a list of who is who in the family, I left off one of my children. Who forgets a kid?!?!?!?!
I am much better now. This morning was in the 50’s and I awoke with the ability for thought. This will be a catch up blog.
From the photo’s in shutterfly (bazandmary.shutterfly.com) you can see that we had an awesome Christmas and New Year. OK, most everyone got sick for Christmas, but New Years was completely awesome. Not counting the freezing thing that was going on in North Florida. Barrie and I had gone up to visit MJ and his family. Freezing aside, we had a ball. Actually, this may have been the start of my brain freeze as we had no heat in the car. The trip home was soooo cold! We had even tried to go to a huge flea market while the weather was in the teens…. What were we thinking?
Brittney went to a New Year’s concert in Miami. She saw Lady Gaga. By the way, this beautiful and sweet girl who is growing up way to fast… she is the baby I forgot. I am so devastated. She is fine. She laughed about it. I cried; and the more she tried to make me feel alright about it, the worse I felt.
Aunt Ollie is visiting with us for a while. We are thrilled to have her – keeps mom out of trouble! Or maybe… they are in more trouble, but the two of them work better at covering it up. Maybe we should watch them more.
MJ and Myrahia… Matt and Banee… both working hard at growing babies… MJ and Myrahia are due in March, two days before Michael’s birthday. Matt and Banee are expecting in July. Oh, tis good to be a grandparent!
Melissa and Shaun are doing their own baby growing with little Benjamin. He is now over 7 pounds. Xzavier is doing wonderful also. I was up at their house the other day and showed him the afghan I am making him and he is very happy with it. He is such a loving grandson. He makes me so proud and happy to make him a special gift from his grandma.
I don’t think I mentioned, Matthew has today off work and is fixing my car. He is such a good son; taking care of my problems. He is an incredible mechanic. He is one of the top mechanics for this region with Firestone. I am not just a bragging mom… Firestone told us that he was the second best tech out of hundreds in this region. He is the head tech at the Stuart branch. We are so proud of him.
Speaking of work – my break is over and I need to get back to it.
God bless you all…. Love ya, Mary
Monday, January 4, 2010
Baby Pearce, due date July 15, 2010
And today! The first picture of my youngest (to date) grandchild! He or She is due 07/15/2010.
Please meet either Elliott Elizabeth Pearce or Mason Kohl Pearce. Don't know which name is going to be used yet.
Matthew and Banee had their first ultrasound test done... It is a beautiful baby! I believe a girl, because I had a dream that I would one day have a granddaughter... and MJ and Myrahia's next is a boy... so obviously this is a girl. Besides, I bought pink moccasins and somebody has to wear them! They are planning on keeping the sex of the baby secret until the birth. Like grandma wont kow!Quick Time Line... to catch everyone up...
Monday, November 23, 2009 - Big Ben is Born! At 32 weeks, that is 7 months to us old timers. He weighed in at a whooping 3lbs and 8oz. Totally gorgeous... perfect in every single way... ahhh... another living breathing miracle. Will have more blogs dedicated directly to him posted very soon.
Thanksgiving, November 26, 2009 - Melissa is let out of the hospital in time for Thanksgiving Dinner. Big Ben is still in the NICU.
Friday, December 11, 2009 - Big Ben is released from the Hospital.
Christmas, December 25, 2009 - Family Christmas at Mom and Dad's house. With the exception of Barrie, Melissa, Benjamin, and Brittney.... we are become sick. Terribly, horribly, deathly sick. For most of us it lasts 24 hours... for Mom, Dad, and me... 4 days.
New Years... Barrie and I went to Cross City to spend the weekend with MJ, Myrahia, and MP3! He is so incredible! He is perfect. He is so much fun. He is so full of love and joy. My heart just burst to be around him and crumbled when we left to go home. He is the most wonderful 2 year old on earth - or will be in March.
I love my children and grandchildren soooooo much. More to be blogged about each of them soon.
Thanksgiving, November 26, 2009 - Melissa is let out of the hospital in time for Thanksgiving Dinner. Big Ben is still in the NICU.
Friday, December 11, 2009 - Big Ben is released from the Hospital.
Christmas, December 25, 2009 - Family Christmas at Mom and Dad's house. With the exception of Barrie, Melissa, Benjamin, and Brittney.... we are become sick. Terribly, horribly, deathly sick. For most of us it lasts 24 hours... for Mom, Dad, and me... 4 days.
New Years... Barrie and I went to Cross City to spend the weekend with MJ, Myrahia, and MP3! He is so incredible! He is perfect. He is so much fun. He is so full of love and joy. My heart just burst to be around him and crumbled when we left to go home. He is the most wonderful 2 year old on earth - or will be in March.
I love my children and grandchildren soooooo much. More to be blogged about each of them soon.
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