Letters For Lucas

Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son

Rockin’ The Baby

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Last month, Shell (Things I Can’t Say) created the Rockin’ The Baby Bump blog hop and this month, she’s at it again with Rockin’ the Baby.

I had so much fun looking through literally thousands of photos of Lucas trying to find the perfect ones to share and while I was at I realized a few things: I have an adorable child whom I adore, I definitely rock the baby and I take entirely TOO MANY PHOTOS!

This photo was taken exactly two years ago today: July 11, 2009 Lucas was one month old.
My parents backyard: October 25, 2009. Lucas was four months old.
Florence, Italy – November 23, 2009. Lucas was five months old.
The night Lucas started crawling: March 25, 2010. Lucas is nine months old.
May 27, 2010 – Lucas is almost one year old!
I’m happy with the toddler/preschooler Lucas is. Beyond happy, but I do miss the baby he once was.
 
Need your baby fix? Go check out the more than 70 (and growing) participates in Rockin’ The Baby! 

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I’m In A Blog Time Out

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I haven’t blogged for a few days but that’s not for lack of subject matter, I’ve just really been busy! I think I’m also still recovering from our Fourth of July weekend. Please tell me I’m not alone.

We spent Sunday night at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village en route to Santa Barbara and while I did a lot of this:

Lucas and Daddy did a lot of this:

I think know I got the better deal. 

Nothing makes Lucas happier than being in the water. He has no fear jumping in or being completely submerged. 

And as if all the pool water play wasn’t tiring enough, we both took turns doing this:

Like us, Lucas LOVES hotels, especially running up and down the hallways.

Once we got to Santa Barbara, there was more water, A LOT more water, sun and s’mores!

A big thank you to Paul & Maia for inviting us to share their July 4th! I wish I could have captured a good photo of all the kids together. They had a blast.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday.

P.S. I’m not really in a time out. For more on what’s been keeping be away from my blog, keep reading…

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Tackling Disneyland On My Own

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If you had told me a year ago, heck, yesterday that I would take Lucas to Disneyland by myself someday, I would have told you, you were absolutely nuts.

But, I did it!

I even braved the crowds on a day before a holiday weekend.

Now, who’s nuts?

What can I say? I’m glutton for punishment.

Actually, it was housekeeper day and I needed a big outing to keep us out of the house for a few hours.

Lucas did great and despite the nearly 90 degree heat and I did pretty great too, if I do say so myself. 
We were on the tram and heading for the park at 9:30, where upon arrival, went straight to “It’s a Small World”, which Lucas claims to be his “favorite” ride now. It’ll be a few days before I get that @#$% song out of my head…

We hung out with Mickey & friends in Toon Town for nearly an hour, otherwise known as spent time stalking Goofy and then enjoyed a nice lunch together in Tomorrow Land, that only set us back  $14.00 – shocker!

We watched the Disneyland Marching Band perform, strolled through Critter Country and met Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Eeyore, rode the “Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” for the first time (which is perfect for toddlers, by the way), toured the entire park on the Disneyland Railroad (a given with a “choo choo” lover in tow) and were back in the comfort of our air conditioned car just in time for nap time. 

I was very apprehensive about tackling Disneyland on my own; couldn’t fathom juggling Lucas, stroller, bag, long lines, heat and not to mention, my patience level, but every time I seem to worry like this, Lucas ends up pleasantly surprising me.

There were no melt downs, he kept his hat on, ate everything I put in front of him and got in the stroller when asked. It was the perfect outing! 

And bonus… he’s out for a while and my house is sparkling clean. 🙂
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Project Smile – June

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Proof that my June was magical.

While celebrating Lucas’ second birthday, my 39th and Father’s Day, welcoming three cichlids into our family and breaking in a new pair of sneakers, enjoying a fun overnight in Palm Springs with my girlfriends, I was gently reminded by my sweet son on a walk around our neighborhood how important it is to stop and smell the roses every once in a while.

I’m also proud to share that we got Lucas completely off of bottles in June. 

It was a great month! 

To see what had me smiling in May, click here and to link up and share your own month of joy, please visit Kristi of Live and Love out Loud.

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I’m A Celebrity Look-Alike

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My friend, Morgan from The Little Hen House is the mastermind behind the latest blog-hop and since I played along with I was a Senior Hottie and Rockin’ the Baby Bump, I thought why not?

Here is I’m a Celebrity Look-Alike… what do you think? See any resemblance? 


My father used to mail me photos ripped out of magazines of Sigourney Weaver with her jawline, cheekbones or smile circled with a note attached saying something like, I see it, do you? or There’s definitely a resemblance, but you are much prettier. Aw…

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I have one friend that has always told me that she thinks I look like Elizabeth Hurley. 
Don’t laugh! I don’t see it either, however, I do appreciate the compliment.
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Another friend makes Blake Lively comparisons.

I wish!

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And recently, someone put a link on my Facebook wall saying Kate Middleton was my doppelganger. 

Hmmm…. maybe? Maybe not. What do you think?

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Do people tell you you look like someone famous? If so, link up here and join in on the fun, even if you think they’re crazy! 

Speaking of crazy, this is my 600th post! 

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Happy Father’s Day!

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The other day I overheard my husband tell someone that being/becoming a parent is mostly about the person you choose to do it with. It’s one of the nicest compliments I have ever received.

If in fact he meant he choose correctly by choosing me. Hmmm… maybe I should have asked for clarification. 

Well, I know I sure did.

 
I am so grateful to have such a wonderful, understanding husband that has more patience than anyone I have ever met and has embraced parenthood with so much love and joy that it makes my heart swell.
 
 
It has been such a thrill to watch Todd become a father and a really good one at that. Lucas is lucky to have such a sweet Daddy and role model. 

Happy Father’s Day to Todd and to all the hardworking, supportive and loving fathers out there.  

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GNO

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I have always been blessed to have a lot of friends in my life. Some of whom I would call as close as family ~ wonderful women that I confide in, trust, enjoy spending time with and without whom, I don’t know where or who I’d be.
I have friends from high school, friends from college, single friends, divorced friends, mommy friends, friends I gained through my first marriage, friends that I gained through my second marriage, colleagues that became friends, neighbors that became friends and one very dear friend, Sophie that lives clear across the globe.

I also have a ton of friends that I have never even met (yet), thanks to blogging and Twitter. 🙂

 

My core group of friends consists of five women I see on a regular basis… for play dates with our children, walks without them, lunch, happy hours, dinners and the occasional overnight escapes get-aways.

 
My friends and I like to celebrate each others birthdays in big ways, usually involving a trip. My husband always gives me a hard time about it, but if we didn’t, there’s a chance I never would have met him. More on that in a later post… 
Anyway, my last girl’s night out was last weekend, on an overnight in Palm Springs! We celebrating Lisa’s birthday, my beautiful underwater friend above. In fact, all the photos used in this post were taken over the weekend. 
We did what all good friends do; laughed, drank, ate a lot of mini cupcakes, talked about our kids, our jobs, our families, our spouses, or lack there of and had a great time. I’m already looking forward to our group’s next birthday… mine!
Apart from my friends, I’ve even luckier that my husband understands how important my friendships are. 
This post was written for Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop, Prompt 1.) Girls Night Out! Describe the last time you got to hang out with your friends. What stops you from doing this more often?

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Mannequin

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I loved sneaking up on this encounter.

What a brave boy!

This post is for Wordless Wednesdays and if you want to link up, or see some really beautiful photographs, please visit Alicia at Project Alicia. This week, she is sharing photos of her daughter’s cool new “tattoo”.

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Rockin’ The Bump

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I loved being pregnant. Every. single. minute.

Of course, I had the perfect pregnancy. No morning sickness, no heart burn, no swollen ankles. It was strange, wonderful and amazing to feel and watch my body grow. And grow. And grow.

At times, especially towards the end of the 40 weeks I felt HUGE, but for the most part I was strong and beautiful.
I can’t wait to do it again soon. Here’s hoping the second time around is as great as the first (she says with nervous laughter).
As part of Shell’s, Things I Can’t Say: Rockin’ The Baby Bump Link Up, here are some of my favorite pregnant shots.

 

New Year’s Eve, 2009 – 16 weeksCanyon Ranch trip, February 18, 2009 – 23 weeks

Pregnancy Photo Shoot, March 29, 2009 – 29 weeks
My favorite! – 29 weeks

Our “babymoon”, May 25, 2009. Just 10 days before I delivered! – 37 weeks

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