I actually accomplished a lot on Monday. I know, I thought I wasn't going to be able to do much this week but I wore Cupcake while vacuuming the house (my sister a.k.a. house mate has a tile vacuum). Then when she started getting fussy, I nursed her to sleep on our bed and she stayed sleeping for an hour and a half, allowing for me to mop and blog! Then my brother-in-law showed up to help keep her routine the same even though I'm off of school and I was able to go work out 30 minutes and 2.5 miles later (I had it set at higher level- don't judge) I was 134 pounds (just 9 up from my pre-pregnancy weight) not bad for not working out in months!
Also, I paid our taxes. We ended up owing this year, crazy since you know we got the child tax credit. But I was able to over donate to the school I teach at and get money back from state to cover our federal. I had to pay the same amount out of my checking account, but this way I was able to finagle all our money went towards my school as opposed to just paying it outright to the government. Arizona is actually really good about that, a married couple can donate up to $1000 to a private school and get a refund for it if they end up not owing taxes- dollar per dollar. Not sure if I'm explaining it right, but it worked for us, and if you're in AZ and the type to owe at the end of the year, think about donating it to a private school instead of straight to the government. Education is expensive and schools can always use the extra support. Is that funny coming from an un-schooler/teacher??
Tuesday I also accomplished more than I expected. I went to the bank to pay my car payment, just $5,853.55 left to go and I will own my 2008 Scion XD outright! Too bad I won't be able to afford to drive it with gas getting so effing expensive... After the bank we went to bookmans. I sold a few vegetarian cook books (that were too fancy or too soy based) and some old Arizona and American education books. $7.25 in store trade to buy a new dvd? I'm going to let husband pick one out this weekend. Then we headed to the park.
After the park (and the baby ducks) we met my friend Jessica for lunch. We got some Trader Joe's pre-made veggie sushi and a wrap. We ate it outside under a tree on shaded grass and Sonja had a blast. Then we walked around to a consignment shop that had the same tea cup set as bookmans! (where I snapped below photo) Maybe it's a sign I should have bought them??
Also, I paid our taxes. We ended up owing this year, crazy since you know we got the child tax credit. But I was able to over donate to the school I teach at and get money back from state to cover our federal. I had to pay the same amount out of my checking account, but this way I was able to finagle all our money went towards my school as opposed to just paying it outright to the government. Arizona is actually really good about that, a married couple can donate up to $1000 to a private school and get a refund for it if they end up not owing taxes- dollar per dollar. Not sure if I'm explaining it right, but it worked for us, and if you're in AZ and the type to owe at the end of the year, think about donating it to a private school instead of straight to the government. Education is expensive and schools can always use the extra support. Is that funny coming from an un-schooler/teacher??
Such a quick baby, I can't even get a good photo of her dress!
She loves to stand and try to pet her Brutus...
But he always ends up moving away.
I love the back of this dress, I wish I could get a better photo.
Finally, we came home to nap and blog. This week is going so much more productively than I expected.
On Wednesday my sister's best friend from childhood came over and hung out with us. We ended up going to Lux (Suprized?) and then going to a local nursery and picking up a few seeds and flowers to add to our garden and home. I didn't get as much done as I wanted but I did do a lot. here's a few of the flowers and our current garden, (for more flower images check out my tumblr, I posted a few of them through out the week)
After running some errands I stopped by my best friend from childhood's house because she was about to be induced! I hadn't seen her in years and it was nice to drop off a few good items for her, unfortunately after several rounds of pitocin she still hadn't had the baby and they ended up sending her home. I feel awful for hospital birthing mama's I know that sometimes it's the only option (financially or for medical reasons) but I am so thankful for my home birth experience, it wasn't easy and I wasn't lucky. It was hard work and it was a great experience. I hope her next trip to the hospital is a good one and I keep praying she won't be cut open like 39% of birthing mama's last year in the U.S.
Friday Sonja and I went with my in-law's to my future sister in law's dress fitting. Her dress is very pretty! I took some photos which I will share AFTER the wedding, the groom can't see the dress you know? and he checks in on my blog. Sonja was playing with some expensive tiaras with her Aunt Judy...
and I wish I could get married again so I could have a veil like this...
I joined my F-S-I-L for lunch with her mom and sister after the dress fitting and I am always surprised how surprised people are that Cupcake is still breastfeeding (almost) exclusively. She doesn't like the texture of food, it's funny because she puts EVERYTHING in her mouth except food. And I refuse to be one of those moms who is shoving food down their kids throat. So no, I don't give her cheerios or rice cereal or anything else. I let her touch food whenever we eat and I feed her breast milk, the best meal for her designed by nature, made by me. And I will continue feeding her this way until my milk dries up. I have no desire for her to "self-wean" this early. I think its important for babies to drink human milk for as long as possible. After lunch we headed home and Little Miss took a nap in my bed! and I worked on various house projects, and napped a bit myself. I'm always shocked how much I can get done when she lays down to nap instead of laying on me.
Sunday was Easter and we went to both, my parent's house and Husband's parents house. It was a nice family and food day. I was full when I got home BUT I had 2 over ripened bananas I had to use up so Hubs watched Cupcake while I baked these delicious banana nut muffins, a few with chocolate chips on top. Of course, from scratch and if you check back to my food blog later this week I'm going to post my recipe with the modifications I made.
On Wednesday my sister's best friend from childhood came over and hung out with us. We ended up going to Lux (Suprized?) and then going to a local nursery and picking up a few seeds and flowers to add to our garden and home. I didn't get as much done as I wanted but I did do a lot. here's a few of the flowers and our current garden, (for more flower images check out my tumblr, I posted a few of them through out the week)
Thursday I had a few errands to run, I had to exchange an outfit that my Husband's Aunt Judy had bought cupcake, the hat was too small :( but I did end up finding this outfit and HAD to buy it.
Friday Sonja and I went with my in-law's to my future sister in law's dress fitting. Her dress is very pretty! I took some photos which I will share AFTER the wedding, the groom can't see the dress you know? and he checks in on my blog. Sonja was playing with some expensive tiaras with her Aunt Judy...
and I wish I could get married again so I could have a veil like this...
I joined my F-S-I-L for lunch with her mom and sister after the dress fitting and I am always surprised how surprised people are that Cupcake is still breastfeeding (almost) exclusively. She doesn't like the texture of food, it's funny because she puts EVERYTHING in her mouth except food. And I refuse to be one of those moms who is shoving food down their kids throat. So no, I don't give her cheerios or rice cereal or anything else. I let her touch food whenever we eat and I feed her breast milk, the best meal for her designed by nature, made by me. And I will continue feeding her this way until my milk dries up. I have no desire for her to "self-wean" this early. I think its important for babies to drink human milk for as long as possible. After lunch we headed home and Little Miss took a nap in my bed! and I worked on various house projects, and napped a bit myself. I'm always shocked how much I can get done when she lays down to nap instead of laying on me.
Saturday I finally got a pedicure. Long overdue. My mom always invites me but its usually at a time when no one else can watch Sonja, so I have to turn her down. This week, though, Husband was able to stay home with her. Look at these happy toes!
It was also our friend Janay's birthday on Sunday, but that was Easter Day; so on Saturday night we joined her and a few other friends for dinner at Thai Basil. Sonja was fussy the whole time, which is SO unlike her. She's usually very happy and talking (dadadada, bababa, mamamama). I think she had an upset tummy though because when we got home and tired taking her to the bathroom, she kept trying to go but nothing was happening poor girl.
not loving this "blue" effect my phone is doing inside, but at least I got a photo of the three of us. Thanks Jess!
Birthday Girl, Danny and Jess
Auntie Janay tried walking her around, and it worked for a while but she was tired and when we finally did leave she ended up falling asleep in the car on the drive home.
Well I think that's all the updates I have for now, Happy Momma Monday!
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