Sunday, July 3, 2011

Be back in September

I will be taking a break from the blog world. In the mean time I will be getting ready for the baby that will be here September 21st and enjoying my last summer before mommy-hood. When I come back after the baby I will start fresh and this will be a baby blog so at the end of each year I can print it out and give to the baby when he/she gets older. Ill leave you with these pictures. Last weekend Liam and I headed out to New Jersey to my Aunt Kim and Uncle Kevins house who took maternity photos of us. We absolutly love them and I cant wait to get a nice frame and put it on the babies dresser.





Hope you all have a great summer! Ill be back after the baby is here :)

Friday, June 17, 2011

Four hours spent in the DMV and our brand new fridge painted to the wall

Judging from the title of this post, you can tell it hasn't been a good week. If you dont like to listen to people complain, stop here.

Let's start with Tuesday. After spending the weekend at Liams grandpas wake/funeral, on Tuesday I went to my great uncles funeral. I figured I had nothing to do I would take a drive to Staten Island with my mom. I did not realize it was an all day affair. We left at 8am and got home at 5pm. Now this week Liam is working nights so I decided to pick up the puppy and go to Amityville. That was a fail. My dog  (which lives at my parents) and Harley did not get along too good. They had to stay on leashes and we had to hold them away from eachother. We lasted two hours and than mom drove us back home. It's lonely for me the nights Liam works. I tend to go on facebook and read peoples posts about how they are going out etc. Makes me think im missing out. I know im so lucky to have a great husband etc, but sometimes I miss being 22 years old when my biggest problem was what to wear on Friday night. Now im always worried about contractors, painters, food shopping, laundry, dinner, etc.

Wednesday I had a doctors appointment at 1. So I went to my parents house earlier to shower. (Did I mention, this week the bathroom was gutted so no shower, toliet) We got to the doctors at 12:59 and I thought okay it doesnt look too busy we will be in and out. 2:30 came and we were still waiting! Finally by 4pm sonograms were done and we had spoken to the doctor. Now I dont understand, whats the point in making an appointment when you are seen two hours later. I had to pick my sister up from the airport at 5:30 which is in the city and ofcourse, rush hour!! My mom was nice enough to drive so I was the passenger. She wasnt suppose to come but she knew I was tired and aggravated from the doctors. Inbetween that I had to stop and my house to walk Harley who was alone since the morning. Poor boy. Lucky us, we didnt hit traffic. Mom and Lauren dropped me off at 7pm and thats when I lost it. I started texting my friend asking her how im going to do all this. How am I going to clean, do laundry, cook dinner, have a baby, have a puppy, etc. Im only 22 years old, im not ready!

Thursday I had to be at babysitting 7am. I dont mind being places at 7am but its about a 30 minute drive so I have to leave really early and at this stage in my pregnancy, its a struggle! I didnt have a great day with the kids. We attempted to go to splash park to find out they arent open until the end of June. Than I had to deal with a sad 3 year old. So we attempted the park, and ofcourse NO KIDS were there. So once again, a sad 3 year old. I usually leave at 330 and at 430 I texted the dad asking where he was. He forgot to tell me he was working late and wouldnt be home till about 6. I wouldnt have minded but I promised Hannah I would go to her kindergarten graduation BBQ at 5. Once again, I fail. I figured it would save time if I drove to where the kids dad works so thats what I did. I had to wake up a 1 year old that had just fallen asleep and load the kids in the car. by the time I got to his job it was 530. I was freaking. I had to run home to let Harley out who had been by himself all day and walk him. Than I drove back to Amityville to see Hannah. I was lucky and got to stay for an hour before it started raining. Back in the car I go! I had to get Harley who was left outside in the rain. (Did I mention, Harley was at Liams dads house who is away in Ireland) I went back and got Harley, walked him, loaded all his stuff in the car and headed back to my house. Harley was hyper in the car and completly ruined my leather in the front seat. I lost it again. I had laundry to do when I got home, no bathroom, a hyper puppy, and im exhausted from being up since 530. I called my mom and had a melt down. Crying made me feel a lot better.

Friday I woke up thinking, todays got to be better than yesterday! WRONG! Liam and I spent literally 4 hours in the DMV. We were both so frustrated and hungry. We went twice and both times didnt have what we needed. Once we had to drive to the hospital my mom works at to have her sign something. The second time we had to go to the insurance company to switch me over to Liams insurance. Finally after four hours and three trips, it was all straightened out. We got a phone call while we were doing all this from the contractor. Major pipe in bathroom leaking, we need plumber. Okay, we just spend thousands and thousands on the house and now we have to call in a plumber which is a fortune! We drive home to find out that our painter decided it would be smart to put the fridge back in place after he painted. Only, he didnt wait for the paint to try so our brand new fridge was painted to the wall. Great!

So while most 22 year olds are worried about what they are doing on Friday night im living in three different places because we dont have a bathroom, cooking dinner, dealing with contractors/painters, doing laundry, switching insurances, etc!

Im lucky I have a great husband, live in a house that is decorated to my style, live in a nice neighborhood........................but at the same time, im 22 years old. I miss being able to just pick up and go out. Well, meatloaf is in the oven, time to pack our bags to sleep at Liams dads house and pack Harleys crate, leashes, food etc.

Happy Friday :)

Monday, June 13, 2011

Weekend Recap

This was a hectic weekend for us. Not only for us but for my poor feet! My god, I wore heels all day Fri and all day Saturday. Thats a lot for someone six months pregnant! This weekend was a special weekend for Liam. Although it didn't go as planned I believe he had a good graduation and I know he had a great time at the party Saturday night!

Friday-Was the big graduation! Let me just say, I was so so so very proud of Liam on Friday. although he's been thru all this training before, he worked so incredibly hard and it paid off! He got the position he wanted. Out of everyone, he deserves it the most. The graduation ceremony was really nice. I was happy because I was able to spot him out. I sat with my mom dad and Liams dads wife, Kathleen. Liams dad gave him his certificate. I was thrilled because I was allowed to run up to the front and take a picture. After the graduation we got lunch at the Diner quickly and than had to head to the bronx for his grandfathers wake. It was from 3-8. Sadly, towards the end of the wake his aunt had a seizure and was rushed to the ER. She is still there for testing, so say a prayer!

Saturday-We got bagels in the morning and headed back to the Bronx for the funeral. I did good at the wake but lost it at the funeral. It reminded me of being at my grandma/grandpas funeral. No funeral is ever happy. He lived to be 88 years old, that is amazing! I was honored to have been asked to carry up the gifts. It's so nice to be part of such a great family. After the funeral, there was a big big group of us that went out to lunch. WOW there was a lot of food! Ofcourse I didn't like any of it so I had a piece of pizza and some olives. We got back at 430 and at 530 we were out the door for the second function. The Academy gave them a really nice graduation party at a catering hall. It was absolutly beautiful! I had a good time but my feet were killing me and I was so tired. We had been going since 7am. It was nice to see Liam relaxed and having a good time. It's been a rough 7 months for him. (Unfortunetly I didnt take any pictures Saturday night. Ofcourse, the only time since I got pregnant I thought/felt great!)

Sunday-We were able to relax for most of the day. Liam mowed the lawn and let me sleep. I had a really bad headache. Finally around 1pm I got out of bed, showered and went food shopping. At 5pm we met up with our parents for dinner. Liams sister also went with her husband and the cutest twin boys ever! We went back to the place we got married at. It was yummy! Needless to say, we were in bed by 10pm! It was wonderful!

Today Liam starts his first day as a Suffolk Police Officer. I am so proud of him!! Im going to miss him. This week he works 3-11pm. So when he gets home ill be asleep. This weekend really made me realize how lucky I am to have Liam. He does everything for us!

On a side note: In 100 days I get to meet the baby! They say a mother always knows what shes having. To be honest, I havent a clue! All i know is he/she will be a soccer player because he/she is restless!!!!

Heres some pictures from the graduation on Friday:

They did an awesome job!


The graduating class. 32,000 people take this test. 97 lucky ones were picked.


Liam and his dad

Proud wife!


Us with Liams dad and his wife


Us with my parents.


Congrats Liam. I am so proud of you and love you to the moon and back.


Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Summer days

Well Summer is here and i've been enjoying every minute of it! I need to start blogging more so my entries aren't so long. Some days are so hot that Harley even gives up halfway on his walks. At that point I have to pick his little booty up and carry him. Imagine what that looks like. 6 months pregnant and carrying a dog. Jeez if dogs could carry it would be the other way around! 

On Sunday Liam and I enjoyed a relaxing day at the beach. It was so nice to finally get to spend quality time together. The little time we have together we are usually doing housework. It was fun in the beginning now I want it to all be done! (On Monday the bathroom is being started. Thats the last of construction for us for a while! Im a little nervous about that. No bathroom for a few days. No toliet. I pee every 5 minutes!!!!! Ouch!!!!!) After the beach Liam hit up the gym and than we headed to Amityville (my parents) for dinner. The Rousseaus went too. It was fun. I love being in Amityville! I ate a lot. Cheeseburger, chicken, ziti, and lots of fruit! It was so yummy but after I felt like I was going to pop, literally! I have to admit, I dont eat like your typical pregnant girl. Luckily I havent had any cravings and hopefully wont!


Soaking up the sun

On Monday I was suppose to go to the beach with my friend Dena but we decided to do lunch instead. She drove out to me and we went to Panera. Yummy! Than we went to AC Moore. That seems to be the place I go to. I love it there. Am I really only 22?!?!? That night my friend Joann came over for tacos. It was yummy! Than Liam and I went to visit his grandfather.

On Tuesday my friend Caity came over and we went to the beach. Talk about the perfect beach weather! It was breezy. I put on sunblock so I didnt get burnt at all! (im giving myself a pat on the back!) Sadly, Liam got a call at 8pm that his grandfather had died so we headed over there to see him for one last time. Feel so bad for him. I so wanted him to have the perfect graduation on Friday. He so deserves it!

Today I drove to Amityville and met up with Joann. We went to the beach. Another perfect beach day! It's so uncomfortable sitting at the beach pregnant. All I want to do is lay on my belly on the towel but I cant. So frustrating! But hey, if thats my biggest problem I am so so lucky!

Ever since I got married/pregnant I felt like my friends stopped talking to me. I thought maybe I did something wrong? Maybe they feel they dont have much in common with me? It upset me because all I needed was some girlfriends to talk to and help get me thru everything. I realized it was me. I was isolating myself from everyone and not making plans. I cant expect to always be invited places. I need to do the inviting also. So that was my goal for this week and I definitly succeeded! Within the past three days i've seen three friends.

Well Liam and I have a very exciting weekend ahead! I cant wait to blog all about it on Sunday. Part of it will be sad, wake/funeral but on a good note, hes graduating and he got the position he wanted! Im so proud of him. I will make sure to take pictures of me in my dress Saturday and ofcourse Liam at graduation!

Enjoy the rest of your week and Ill be back on Sunday :)

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Sunday=bum day

Happy Sunday everyone! Usually today im bummed out. Sundays to me are like a trick. When your little you wait the whole week for Friday to come so you get off from school for two days. Than Sunday night rolls around and your sitting at the table doing your homework while your mom is ironing your uniform. When your married you wait the whole week for Friday to come so your husband gets off from work for two days. Than Sunday night rolls around and he's ironing his uniform for work the next day.

Well im so excited for this week.
First id like to say, im 26 weeks! I can't believe how fast time is flying. In the beginning when I had morning sickness it felt like eternity. The baby's ears are better developed and more sensitive. The baby is a little bigger than an eggplant! Wahoo!

Second, Liam is graduating from the Suffolk Police Academy on Friday. My husband was a NYPD for 12 years, even made his way up to sergent, before getting the best phone call ever! He was asked to be a Suffolk Cop. They are the highest paying cops and its a better commute since we live out on the island. The Academy was for 6 months Mon-Fri. He would leave at 6:45 and get home at 4:30. I missed him so much during the week but now im happy because he will work 4 days and have off 3 days. In the academy he had weekends off, which was nice. He always had to iron and study so when he got off at 4:30 he really would work till 9. Now when he gets off from his tour hes done until the next day, which is terrificcccc! :)
So on Friday we have his graduation and than were going out to eat with our families.
Saturday we have the big graduation party at this nice place with all the guys and there wives/girlfriends. Im excited to finally meet these guys!

I went to Motherhood and bought this dress to wear on Saturday
It's so hard to feel "hot" when your pregnant. Im really excited to wear this dress. My belly is a great size so I look adorable, in my opinion. Its very flattering. I ofcourse will not be wearing hooker heals with it though ;)

Yesterday I cleaned the inside of the house and Liam did the outside. He powerwashed the fenses and house so I was super excited! We are planning on having our first BBQ soon. We also went food shopping for the week so today we have nothing to do! As long as the sun stays out we are planning on going to the beach. At motherhood I also bought these two bathingsuits. I've never rocked a two piece but for this summer I will.


Happy Sunday :)

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Fun at the park!

Every Thursday and Friday I watch two little girls, Fiona and Sophie. Sophie is 9 months and Fiona is 3 years old. I've been with them since this morning and im here till 830pm. Usually i come at 7am and leave at 4. I love them to death, I just dont know how moms do this everyday all day. LOL Anyways, it's 80 degrees and breezy so I wanted to get out for a walk. We drove to Gardiners Park. There they have a trail that leads to the sound and you can see the bridges. I love it! I put them in the double stroller and we walked to the water. Fiona met a little boy there so they played for three hours in the sand! I even let Fiona go swimming in the water with her clothes on. It was fun and the little boys grandma kept me company. She sure did love to talk! After that we walked to the picnic tables and had lunch.
Sophie was exhausted!

lunch time
Im definitly a summer girl. I love to be by the water and have my feet in the sand. I do have awful sunburn lines going on right now, but hey if thats my biggest problem, im blessed! Liam and I are hoping to go to the ocean on Sunday so hopefully ill be smart and load up on the sunscreen and even these lines out!

When we got back to the house I decided three hours at the park wasn't enough. I took them both out of carseats and loaded them back in the double stroller. We walked to the Italian Ice store in the village. I even fed some of my cotton candy ice to the baby, she was loving it!


Fiona loving her Dora the Explorer icepop!

I had a very "on the go" kinda day considering im 6 months pregnant! If i were to tell the doctor all the lifting and carrying and running I did she would probably kill me! Oh well.....ill leave you with this picture of me. Fiona loves to take pictures on my phone.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

It's HOT HOT HOT!

Just last week I was complaining of the rain and crummy weather. This week im complaining about the heat. There has got to be an inbetween, something called Spring. Im disappointed we never got a Spring but im definitly happy the nice weather is here. I am now 25 weeks and boy do I feel the heat! My sister came over the other day and we attempted to garden, it was 90 degrees and a little too hot for me! I was afraid I would fry the baby. Yesterday she came back over and we went to a bunch of stores. That wasn't too bad because we were in and out of AC.

I feel bad for my poor hubby. Last week his grandpa had to get emergency surgery in his head. Unfortunetly he is 89 years old. We went to visit him yesterday in ICU and boy did we not expect to see what we saw. I could tell Liam was super upset. I tried to hold back the tears, gotta be strong for him. I feel really bad because Liam has worked so hard in the academy and he so deserves a great graduation worry free. He is graduating Friday and boy am I excited! I can't wait till he works 4 days and has 3 days off. I always tell him I wish he could stay home with me. He always says he wishes he could to but someone has to work! I guess he is right. Luckily, its not me :)

I went to the doctors today. Everything is looking good for the baby. Within the past 25 weeks ive only gained 15lbs so im happy about that. The babys heartbeat was 145, which is what its been the past few times. The doctor was also very happy because I have no swollen ankles, wrists, legs etc. Im happy about that too! I still cant believe im 6 months pregnant! Time is flying. I cant wait for September to get here so I have someone to entertain me all day. I know once the time comes ill be blogging about needing a break from motherhood. I figured between my parents, sister, Liams parents and ofcourse my Aunt Kim all the way in jersey, I should be able to get a few breaks. I know my Aunt Kim will rush over to watch the baby even if it's for an hour ;)! Im sure ill have my mom over every second she can.

Well thats about all I have to say for today....and ofcourse, say a prayer for Liams grandpa.