Two Heaping Spoonfuls

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Music class

OMG too funny!! Today we took Layla Rose to the library and did a music class where this kids are supposed to sing and dance in English French and Spanish. SO FUNNY! Layla didn't sit still for one minute! haha! but there were few other runners so I didn't feel bad at all, actually in between mu laughing fits at her hilarious dancing and clapping I felt like she fit right in. Having said that, it is clear waiting , taking turns and patience are on the top of my to do list in terms of helping to develop these skills ( hmmm wonder where she gets it from ) either way super fun activity at the Kirkland library...here are a few pics I managed between the crying laughter fits ( oh yes and I am not too sure who had more fun, Eric or Layla Rose , again )

Friday, October 3, 2014

Diapers and Batteries...

So baby #2 is on his way in early December and we are super excited. To think that three years ago we were blessed with getting pregnant with a miracle baby and then to find out we were able to have a second! WOW! so it just seems fitting to have a small little party to celebrate. So even though I said I never would do it again..lol we are having a little "sprinkle" for our little man. We were so lucky to be surrounded by so much love and generosity with our dragon, Layla Rose that we have just about everything we could need! WOW! I mean the truth is (according to me lol) that new moms only need a few ESSENTIAL things...diapers and lots of them in all sizes, batteries, batteries, batteries....again all sizes. and finally THE STRONGEST COFFEE ON THE PLANET!!! ha ha! because you know you are not getting any sleep! HAHA!! I say this because I have been getting lots of questions (very appreciated by both Eric and I) on what to get us, but please NOTHING, we really do just want to celebrate this baby with our friends and families! SO FUN! and seriously who doesn't love cake (especially diaper shaped ones, hee hee).

9 weeks to go until baby is here and we are working on the room and TRYING to get Layla Rose to get ready for Baby but still she doesn't seem to do anything with her pretend baby other than smash it around. This little guy better be tough!!

Thursday, September 18, 2014

11 Weeks to go!

I am sitting here on my couch (which has now been delivered in full, lol) I am having trouble justifying this bed rest thing. Then on the other hand with the way I have been feeling I can't see it being any other way. It is once again an emotional roller coaster , knowing I need to do this, but at the same time resenting it. It will all be worth it in the end I know , I know. I should also be grateful that I was blessed with a second baby, when we never thought we would have even one, and I know there are lots of people who would gladly switch with me to be able to have one. Sometimes I feel like a spoiled brat for complaining about how tough this pregnancy has been, then on the other hand it is al relative to me and so who knows...either way Baby boy Mancini will have been earned! HAHA!! and we are super excited for him to get here. We just put together the dresser in his room and today I'll be installing the lights. Almost finished our Monsters inc room YAY!!

Next week I go for my sugar test, the way things are going I am feeling like it will be positive...I mean I might as well complete the list! LOL! but seriously I hope not. My Doctor ( Vincent Ponette) Who is my personal angel and amazing man is still following me and is confident that I will make it to 36 weeks if all is good. SO looking good for Baby Mancini.

Next week we start Swimming lessons for Layla Rose, this is the first time she will be in lessons without us in the water. However she will be reunited with her buddy Zack and I am sure double trouble will give them a run for their money. LOL! I won't lie I am a bit nervous because Layla Rose is a fish and she is unafraid of the water. When we take her swimming she jumps in by herself, I hope they are ready for her...especially since the life jacket thing is not her favorite. OH BOY!! I will definitely be posting pics of that once it has begun. Busy few weekends to come so I will post again soon!

Talk again soon!!

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Day one...

Ok so today was my first day of official bed rest. I am SERIOUSLY limited in what I can do. I was told I can't be walking or doing anything that makes me out of breath for more then 15 minutes...this was after I asked if it was ok to go back to Zumba. LOL. I LOVE MY DR. seriously have a crush on him, but when he told me this... I was not happy. I mean it takes me 15 minutes juts to seep and vaccum.I think it is hard ot have a 2 year old and then expect to be on bed rest. UGH... That having been said there are some fun things... one of those is the time to cook again.

Today I made an amazing risotto and Layla Rose ATE IT ALL!! she is not a huge eater so I was thrilled!! I also made apple sauce, muffins and Jello! LOL. so it was great to be able to eat some home made non BBQ food. Next week I will be making my turkey chilli and pasta fagioli. YUM!

I guess I should be grateful for these few moments of peace because when baby #2 comes there wont be much of that I am told! HAHA! I am super excited to get there, but scared all at the same time. We finished painting the room and started to get it ready...MONSTERS INC. is the theme super fun! We've been working really hard to get this house finished before baby comes and we are going to have our first guests this weekend. YAY!

Coming up is Layla Rose' glorious return to swimming lessons with her buddy Zack, the dynamic duo will now be rocking the pool without us in the water. YIKES! I am in no way worried about her in the water...she is a fish. But how are they going to keep her on the side to wait her turn I have no clue. She doesn't even wait for us, she just jumps right in. I am sure that will be wonderful for my blood pressure. I will definitely be posting pics of that!

Lots of exciting things planned for the fall...stay tuned!

Monday, September 8, 2014

Quinn Farm

Well what a fun vacation we had! Even with limited mobility we still had a great time! to end it all we did some fun apple picking. Of course I had to dress Layla Rose like a little farmer with overalls from her Auntie Karla! Little farmer ...she was so funny, she picked one apple and held onto it for dear life, eating it along the way. Super fun outing!!

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

ok ok so it has been awhile

I am going to get back on track...phew it has been awhile but with work and baby 2 and the dragon... It has been nuts! |So here is a small morsel to tide you over until I start again...