While I was pregnant with Sophia we thought it would be fun to make a poll. In keeping with tradition we opened one for Baby Rodriguez #2 as well! Just click here: Rodriguez Baby #2 and follow the instructions!
Instructions:
1. Click on the link
2. Scroll down and enter your best guesses (you do not need to add your email address!)
3. Click on PREVIEW under the table
4. If everything is correct click on SAVE under the table
The winner is determined after the baby is born and information is entered! Thank you for participating and Good Luck!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
New Year, New Resolutions
Every year I tell myself what I would like to do differently in the new year, this year is no exception to that. Yes, I am a little late on the resolution wagon for this year (it's the last day in January) but better late than never. So I compiled a list of all the things I would like to do differently/accomplish this year in no particular order.
1. Make more time for myself- I very very rarely do anything by myself. I always have Sophia, Ricky, or
someone with me.
2. Get Sophia sleeping in her crib!
3. Go on a date night, without Sophia or the new baby at least twice a month!
4. Be more organized
5. Have my house company ready all of the time
6. Put more money into savings/ 10-10-80 Budgeting (more about this later)
7. Minimize my time with electronics (tv, phone, computer)
8. Sew more often
9. Have a girls night at least once a month! Bunco maybe?
10. Continue being active during pregnancy and afterwards
11. Eat more whole foods
12. Do more crafts with Sophia
13. Nightly alone time with Ricky (we will see how this goes with Sophia and a new baby but its something
to strive for!)
14. Learn to say No more often!
15. Go on more day/weekend trips
16. Be more patient/ dont raise my voice
17. Do more community service
18. Read more books
19. Balance my time as equally as possible between Ricky, Sophia, and new baby
20. Continue doing things one on one with Sophia when the new baby comes. Do things one on one with
new baby as well.
21. Do a mud run
22. Take more pictures and video of Sophia and new baby
23. Blog more often!
25. Write and send out cards more often
Im sure there are many more things I could add to the list but this is it for now. It will be interesting to see how well I do with these resolutions throughout the year. If you havent made your resolutions for this year, its not too late!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Peaceful
Those of you who have the privilege so spending time with Sophia know 1 thing for sure, she hates to sleep! On the very rare occasion she will come to me and cuddle and drift off into a peaceful slumber. I cherish this time with her so much because it happens so rarely!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
And baby makes 4!
I am so very pleased and excited to announce, I am pregnant! That's right, we will be welcoming a new addition to our family in July! We decided not to find out if we are having a boy or a girl. We did this with Sophia as well and when she was born hearing Ricky say "Its a boy!" cricket cricket. Mom saying, "look again!" lots of laughing and Ricky finally saying "It's a GIRL!" is a moment that I will treasure forever! I cant wait to experience that again! I also do not care to know if this baby is a boy or a girl because I quite honestly do not like the unrealistic expectations that it comes with. Many people assume that if you already have a girl then surely we want a boy this time around. I would love to have a little boy, I think little boys are so much fun; however, I would also love a little sister for Sophia. I always wanted a sister growing up. I think there is a special bond between sisters and id love for Sophia to experience that. My point is a healthy baby is my priority not the sex of my baby. I will feel equally as blessed having another girl as I would be having a boy. So, for now the big "Is it a boy or a girl?" question will remain a mystery.
The baby is due July 18, 2013. Sophia will be almost a year and a half old. There are plenty of people that think we are crazy to want two children so close in age. Yes, it will most likely be difficult, overwhelming, exhausting at times but it will also be wonderful. I havent met one single person that regrets the children they have, only the children they never had. I think giving Sophia the precious gift of being a sister is something that she will cherish as she grows older.
I have been very lucky in this pregnancy so far. Much like my pregnancy with Sophia, I havent experienced any morning sickness. I have of course been tired but I think a lot of that has to do with constantly chasing Sophia around. She is always on the move! Hopefully things continue to go smoothly! We decided to wait until after my 12 week appointment to share the news with our family and friends. We wanted to make sure everything looked good with the baby. We decided on making a video! We shared this movie with our family first and once they all saw it we shared it with our friends. Many of you have already seen this video, for those of you that have not I hope you enjoy it!
Rodriguez Family Update
The baby is due July 18, 2013. Sophia will be almost a year and a half old. There are plenty of people that think we are crazy to want two children so close in age. Yes, it will most likely be difficult, overwhelming, exhausting at times but it will also be wonderful. I havent met one single person that regrets the children they have, only the children they never had. I think giving Sophia the precious gift of being a sister is something that she will cherish as she grows older.
I have been very lucky in this pregnancy so far. Much like my pregnancy with Sophia, I havent experienced any morning sickness. I have of course been tired but I think a lot of that has to do with constantly chasing Sophia around. She is always on the move! Hopefully things continue to go smoothly! We decided to wait until after my 12 week appointment to share the news with our family and friends. We wanted to make sure everything looked good with the baby. We decided on making a video! We shared this movie with our family first and once they all saw it we shared it with our friends. Many of you have already seen this video, for those of you that have not I hope you enjoy it!
Rodriguez Family Update
Sunday, January 6, 2013
First Things!
Sophia has has a lot of first things lately! Of course best shown in pictures :)
She had her first Halloween! I made this outfit and I think it turned out pretty cute if I do say so myself!
We went Trick or Treating... Here with mommy!
And with Daddy!
Mmmm... candy!
Went and picked out the perfect Christmas Tree at the Christmas Tree Farm
Ate some Christmas goodies :) First cookie!
My first Christmas!!!
Opening presents with Uncle Kyle
The whole family after opening presents
She went on her first plane ride to DC (although my picture doesnt want to cooperate!)
Sophia saw her first SNOW!!!
She got her ears pierced with Aunt Jennifer!
She also celebrated her first New Years (although thankfully she slept through most of it!)
There are so many recent first for Sophia but probably the biggest first she has recently experienced is getting not one but TWO teeth! and she learned how to walk before she even turned 10 months old!!! Click on the link to watch :)
Monday, September 17, 2012
Now and then
I cant believe how big Sophia is getting! Its crazy to me how much she has grown and changed over the last 6 months! I though I would share some of the biggest changes for those of you who dont get to see her everyday like we do!.
Stats: At birth she weighed 9lbs 3.8oz and was 21in long at her 6 month appt she weighed 16lbs 7oz and was 25 1/4 in tall
Sleeping: hasnt changed so much, she is still a horrible sleeper!!!
Crying: At birth Sophia cried upwards of 14 hours a day now she only cries if she wants/needs something. Best change ever!
Talking: Sophia can say 3 things! Dada, Mama, and Baba and she will say it over and over and over again all day long. Its really cute actually and I should take a video of it.
Teeth- still no teeth but she is definitely teething and I expect her first tooth to pop through soon.
Moving- First it was a wiggle, then it was a roll, followed by a scoot, now its a crawl! It takes her awhile but she still gets to where she wants to go eventually!
Eating- She has been entirely breast feed until she turned 6 months old. We gave her her first food which was avocado and peaches. She loves to eat and is doing a wonderful job with it. (Post on this to follow!)
Car rides- From the day she was born she has hated car rides thankfully a light bulb went off when she turned 6 months old and she has decided that riding in the car isnt a death sentence and is actually pretty relaxing. 9 times out of 10 she falls asleep in the car now! Thank God!
Carrier- Sophia has always loved to be carried around which hasnt changed very much but the carrier I put her in has. She prefered a sling when she was first born, now we have upgraded to the ErgoBaby carrier. Much better on my back too :)
Field Trips- She has and continues to love leaving the house. It doesnt matter where we go she is happy to be out and about especially if there are a lot of people there!
I could go on forever about how much she has grown and changed but these are some of the biggest changes. Im nervous and excited about the big changes we are sure to see from 6-12 months!
Stats: At birth she weighed 9lbs 3.8oz and was 21in long at her 6 month appt she weighed 16lbs 7oz and was 25 1/4 in tall
Sleeping: hasnt changed so much, she is still a horrible sleeper!!!
Crying: At birth Sophia cried upwards of 14 hours a day now she only cries if she wants/needs something. Best change ever!
Talking: Sophia can say 3 things! Dada, Mama, and Baba and she will say it over and over and over again all day long. Its really cute actually and I should take a video of it.
Teeth- still no teeth but she is definitely teething and I expect her first tooth to pop through soon.
Moving- First it was a wiggle, then it was a roll, followed by a scoot, now its a crawl! It takes her awhile but she still gets to where she wants to go eventually!
Eating- She has been entirely breast feed until she turned 6 months old. We gave her her first food which was avocado and peaches. She loves to eat and is doing a wonderful job with it. (Post on this to follow!)
Car rides- From the day she was born she has hated car rides thankfully a light bulb went off when she turned 6 months old and she has decided that riding in the car isnt a death sentence and is actually pretty relaxing. 9 times out of 10 she falls asleep in the car now! Thank God!
Carrier- Sophia has always loved to be carried around which hasnt changed very much but the carrier I put her in has. She prefered a sling when she was first born, now we have upgraded to the ErgoBaby carrier. Much better on my back too :)
Field Trips- She has and continues to love leaving the house. It doesnt matter where we go she is happy to be out and about especially if there are a lot of people there!
I could go on forever about how much she has grown and changed but these are some of the biggest changes. Im nervous and excited about the big changes we are sure to see from 6-12 months!
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| About 2 hours old |
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| 6 months old! |
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Time flies when your having fun!
Time has really gotten away from me! I keep meaning to get online and post an update but things just keep coming up! Im really going to make a solid effort to post at least once a week from now on!
There is so much to catch up on so I thought that I would bring you up to speed with some pictures :) Enjoy!
Sophia was Dedicated at church wearing the same gown I wore! :)
We go on lots of walks!!
Sophia's first 4th of July!!!
She fell asleep before the fireworks :( maybe next year!!
Matt and Jordan came to visit!
We made the switch to cloth diapers and wipes :) Loving it too!
Hanging out at the beach!!!
Sophia and Raya finally met at Cambria's Princess birthday party!.. They both just too cute!
Sophia turned 6 months old!! Happy 1/2 Birthday!!
Sophia started eating solid foods and she loves it!!
We go to Story Time at the Library
Finally met her Great Uncles Phil and Fuzz ( need to get a picture with Fuzz!)
We go to the local high school football games.
And we hang out at the park!
Learning how to crawl! Getting way too close to crawling for Mommies liking!
Still not sleeping much... Up late with Daddy
There is still so much more but these are the highlights :) Hope everyone is well!
There is so much to catch up on so I thought that I would bring you up to speed with some pictures :) Enjoy!
Sophia was Dedicated at church wearing the same gown I wore! :)
We go on lots of walks!!
Sophia's first 4th of July!!!
She fell asleep before the fireworks :( maybe next year!!
Matt and Jordan came to visit!
We made the switch to cloth diapers and wipes :) Loving it too!
Hanging out at the beach!!!
Sophia and Raya finally met at Cambria's Princess birthday party!.. They both just too cute!
Sophia turned 6 months old!! Happy 1/2 Birthday!!
Sophia started eating solid foods and she loves it!!
We go to Story Time at the Library
Finally met her Great Uncles Phil and Fuzz ( need to get a picture with Fuzz!)
We go to the local high school football games.
And we hang out at the park!
Learning how to crawl! Getting way too close to crawling for Mommies liking!
Still not sleeping much... Up late with Daddy
There is still so much more but these are the highlights :) Hope everyone is well!
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