Random Post Monday

Since I can't seem to get my act together enough to blog on a regular basis I have decided I should at least be able to start doing a Random Post each week. I can't even commit to every Monday... the day may change each week... but at least I'll have a goal :)  I really have used this blog to keep track of some of the little milestones Brianna has reached and I'd like to continue to do so! 

• I have a lot of guilt about the lack of pictures I've taken since Brianna's first birthday.  Up through her 52nd week of life I knew that I was going to pull out my camera on Sunday and take some pictures.  Even if she was still in her PJs, even if she was screaming or sick.  Since then I can probably count on one hand how many times I've had my real camera out.  It is sad... and I must get better!  I will wish I had pictures of this time!

• I get REALLY upset when I turn on Q102 in the morning and Jeff and Jenn are not there.  Most of the time they don't even give warning... there is just some annoying fill in!  That is not a good start to my morning.  If I should have to be commuting into work... then they should be working too :)  I love them!

• I have been reading a lot of blogs lately and I'm torn on if this is a good or bad thing for me.  On one hand, it really helps to hear someone else talk about their struggles and joys of life and motherhood.  On the other hand, I feel like I can never measure up to so many of those people.  They are either traveling the world with no strings attached or stay at home moms.  I will never be either of those people... but my life is amazing and I am incredibly thankful.  

• I had some much overdue girl time yesterday with some of my favorite girls.  A long lunch and browsing through Kenwood Mall was a perfect, child-free afternoon!  I enjoyed every moment but was happy to be back with my family last night.  

• Some of Brianna's words 16 months old (to help me remember, feel free to skip this one!):  truck, car, mama, dada, papaw, mamaw, great granny (gaganny), spoon, please (five thousand times a day and always does the sign when she says it), up, bye bye, hi, k (okay), go, no, yes (es), two, three, elmo, minnie, baby, booboo, nana (both banana and her name "briNANA"), apple, coke (which is still what she calls her milk), bite, more (still signs), juice, watermelon (wamelon), spaghetti (ghetti), pretty (petty), night night (nyny), blankie (kiki), bottle (baba) (just at night, don't judge), rockarocka (night time rocking with blankie and baba- mommy's favorite time!) I'm sure there are more and I could sit here all day thinking of more but I won't! 
• Spell-checking that last paragraph looks pretty funny :)  

• I'm having a lot of anxiety about our travel plans to SC that are coming up soon.  I am excited and know we'll have a lot of fun and make some great memories but I'm nervous about how she will handle it.  I just hope it isn't as exhausting as Florida was... will I ever have a true vacation again?  Wouldn't trade it for the world though! 

Okay... ahhh.... I feel better!  Pretty random, huh? I think I'm going to like these random posts.  Until next time... when there are hopefully PICTURES!

Yummm!

The pinterest recipe I mentioned in my last post was so incredibly easy and absolutely delicious!  I didn't take my own pictures but below is the link for you to try it yourself.  This will definitely be in our weekly rotation!

Source: millerfamilyorganizer.blogspot.com via Tammi on Pinterest

Summer 2012

This past month has been busy with lots of celebrating.  Memorial day came and went and we had a busy long weekend both in remembrance and celebration of those who are in our lives. We celebrated the opening of all of the pools in the area and we swam all weekend.  Brianna is absolutely loving the water.  Now that our neighbor is watching Brianna she isn't around other kids very much which she really misses. She loved being around all of her little cousins. I learned very quickly how hard it is to take pictures these days.  With Brianna running around and playing in water the last thing on my mind is my camera.  There are so many moments that I wish I captured in pictures but the fact that I don't have those pictures is proof that I truly enjoyed every moment with my baby girl... and I'm proud of that!

Brianna started swim lessons on Saturday and she was the all-star of class.  No, I'm not just saying that because I'm her mother :)  She was so relaxed and smiling and giggling the whole time.  The instructor would try to take the other babies to demonstrate something and they would scream.  Brianna would happily be held by the instructor and provide perfect examples of the activities.  She is so secure and easy going!

Brianna is now 15 1/2 months old.  She weighs 26 pounds and while I'm not sure how tall she is, I know that she is tall.  She is in 18 months clothes and wears size 4 diapers.  She was wearing size 4 shoes but my mom and I took her shoe shopping last weekend and when they measured her they suggested size 6.  We purchased the size 6 shoes and they are way too big so I'm thinking she should be in size 5.  Baby shoes are so complicated to me.

My brother Adam and his wife, Katie, are expecting their first baby in January and I am so thrilled!!!  I have been trying to contain my excitement because I don't want to drive Katie insane but I can't wait to spoil this little baby and watch Brianna grow up close to her cousins!

In other news, I'm officially making my first Pinterest recipe for dinner tonight... I will have to post a picture if it goes well.  Now I need to go finish cleaning before Brianna wakes from her nap!  I hope everyone is enjoying summer as much as we are!