I wanted to get on here yesterday and write all of the fun little details of Brooke's party down (so I don't forget them) but we were so busy! John played basketball in the morning with a guy from church so Brookie and I went shopping with my mom and sister. Brooke then took her nap and I filled that time baking cake for today. After that we ran some errands and then our night of fun began. We went and saw Fool's Gold with Ali and Luke and it was so good! My parents watched both babies for those few hours and they had a whole lot of fun. So, needless to say, my day was too busy for the computer yesterday.
Anyways, Brooke's party was a major success! The food turned out wonderfully (thanks to my wonderful mother-in-law)! She made pulled pork that was to DIE FOR. It literally melted in your mouth! My parents made roasted potatoes that were also very good and we ended up having a big salad instead of a veggie tray. John's aunt made Brooke's cake, which was a big pink heart and it was so cute. It fit our theme perfectly! AND... The petite fours not only looked perfect, but EVERYONE LOVED THEM!!!!! Even Brookie enjoyed them and that really surprised me.
Almost all of our family showed up to show their support and love for Brooke. The child got present after present after present. She is so spoiled! She got 3 Little People sets.. The barn, the race track, and the house. She also got a talking parrot that repeats everything you say. It's hilarious! I actually think that John and I might steal it from her. Lol! On top of all of that, she got a bunch of gorgeous spring clothes, a rocking chair, a hooded towel (made especially for her by Chelsea, a girl from church) money, gift cards, a wagon, a new CD player and several stuffed animals. Seeing as how we're moving on Friday, we didn't want to situate all of this new stuff so it's kind of ALL hanging out in our living room. It's a total wreck!
John and I bought the book, Princess Baby for her and we had everyone sign it. So many people wrote things in it that made me cry. It was so very special and I will treasure that book for years. If you've never read it you should definitely take a look at it (especially if you have a baby girl). It's so cute!
I had many emotional moments with Brooke on her birthday. It seems like every time I looked at her the water works would come on STRONG. I kept remembering being in labor and how special it was when we finally welcomed her into the world. When 10:35 PM hit (the exact moment of her birth) I bawled like a baby. After that I was fine though and I've been fine ever since. I just can't believe she's one though. WHERE DID THE TIME GO???
This time last year was NOT fun. Though I was loving my new baby and enjoying being her mommy, the C-Section recovery was the absolute pits. My refusal to take pain medications led me to a rough spell. I end up being drugged up on Morphine and I was this emotional, hysterical basket case. When they told me that I needed the drugs I cried and said, "I can't take medicine because you'll give my baby formula." I literally wept over it too. Obviously they wouldn't have given her formula but I was so wacked out at that point. Lol! I was so insane and those postpartum hormones didn't help much. I've said it a million times, I would rather be pregnant and give birth all over again before recovering from giving birth. That's the worst part of having a baby... But, it's much more than worth it though. This time last year I also remember being so unsure of myself about breastfeeding, mothering, diapering, changing and bathing Brooke, etc.. I have learned so much since then and that's why I don't think baby #2 will be nearly as much as a challenge.
Well, John goes back to work tonight:-( I guess all good things must come to an end, huh?? I'm off to go make his lunch.
***Thanks to all of you who have been commenting on my blog. It really makes me smile when you do:-)
2 comments:
Yea, I put it in the sauce. It makes it so delicious! I suggest you try it sometime, even if it's a little one in case you're skeptical. I have never made a home made sauce. I helped my sister make one once, but I just don't have the time here at school to get that in depth, I wish I could though since it would be so much healthier! Rob is actually starting to feel a lot better already! I think my taking care of him did the trick. So I'm sure in a day or two he'll be back to normal! Well, I should procrastinating and get back to work. talk to you soon!
Hey, I had to leave quick because Rob needed the computer. So anyways, I'm glad her party was a success!! It must be great to have so many people to get things for her that you hardly have to get much at all. My brother was going to have kids, but she had 2 miscarriages :( One was a boy that they already named Matthew, but he was a God send as he saved her life, but that's a whole other story. And then she got pregnant with twin boys and she lost those. So it was sad but I was beginning to love them as if they were my own. So anyways, I don't know where I was going with that, haha. Babies are truly a miracle, especially after all the miscarriages I keep hearing about. It makes me nervous to get pregnant. I'm sorry you went through so much after your C Section. You always hear how bad they can be for recovery on A Baby Story. But at least they can do that now, instead of possibly losing a child and/or the mother. Well, I think I've ranted on enough, just felt I should comment on your thoughts! Have a good night!
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