And here is a conversation between Nadia and I.
Nadia: Mom...
Me: Yes ya?
Nadia: I think you should reconsider having 3 kids...
Me: Why would you say that?
Nadia: Well... 3 kids is a lot to handle. It may be best to pick just one.. Probably me, Since I was first..
Me: Well wouldn't you be sad if you didn't have Sami and Samirah to play with?
Nadia: Well... I guess.. But one would be easier than 3 of us....
Me: Well. I couldn't pick just one of you....
Sami:::: DINOSAUR!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Guess I should update huh?
So I've enlisted the help of some pictures to update everyone on where I've been.. Hmmm. With the nice weather around we spend a lot of time at the park and on playdates! After an entire winter of being trapped inside, we were all anxious to get outside and enjoy the SUNSHINE! We even do a picnic lunch out on our deck most days. The kids love this.
There are Nadia and Sami's crafting projects! They love to do them. And I've found "The Christmas Tree Shops" has some very cute crafts that are really reasonable prices! Nadia's also been working on her reading and writing. She's doing beautifully, I'm so proud of her. Her determination to learn is amazing. She certainly got this from her father LOL. After consulting with Nadia's pediatrician they felt Nadia would do best in Kindergarten. (She misses the cutoff date) And she suggested we fight the school to get her early entrance. They had tested Nadia and found cognitively, she functioned at the level of a 6 year old. So putting her back in pre-k really became something that wasn't an option for her. The school pretended to entertain us, but really I think they had no intentions of even entertaining the idea. At any rate, we got our answer "no" and moved along to private schools. I spent much of the end of April looking for a school that would suit her. We found one not far from our home that we liked. So she's enrolled and ready to go to Kindergarten! Woo! And she gets to wear a cute little uniform! So what beats that!?
Ahh MOTHERS DAY! How fantastic was that? The kids ALL slept until 8. Which really is amazing because none of them have EVER done that in their entire lives! Let alone all 3 of them at once! It was a great treat.. Hubby got a serger for me from them which I was SUPER excited about!! (A serger is a type of sewing machine!) Nadia made me that beautiful pot you see above with the lovely flowers. It brought tears, I am not going to lie. lol. The poem was precious and my kids and husband made me feel very special and appreciated. It was a wonderful day!
Mrs Meerkitty! She's doing GREAT! 4 and a half months now! I can't believe it. She's so beautiful and I'm so head over heels in love with her! She is a fantastic little baby and ever so cute. I love being her Mom and I feel so lucky to hold that title! She's a great little nurser and growing wonderfully! I'm still nursing Sami too. The tandem Nursing is going fine. It can be tiresome on certain days, but I have always committed to doing what's best for them, and not for me! So I continue. And I wouldn't have it any other way. If I ever feel weary, all I need to do is look at their precious little faces, and that's all the encouragement I need to continue on with what I'm doing!
I had my hair cut! As you can see!!! It was WAY too long (Even thougH I love my long hair!) I really needed to part with it. Just too hard to maintain with so many children to take care of LOL. I went to my cousin's salon (pink comb salon) www.pinkcombsalon.com in Nutley NJ. And as you can see- She did an AWESOME job, evening out my color and giving me a bit of a style! IT's fantastic! I will definitely be going back to her in the future. Not that I didn't know my cousin was awesome, but my Mom is also a hair stylist so she is the only person who's ever really cut my hair. But she lives in Florida now so it really was about time to find someone else!
We are leaving on our first vacation of the year shortly. We're going to Ocean City Maryland for a week! Anyone familiar with the area? Any good tips of where I should hit up? The kids and my husband are SO looking forward to this!!! Which makes me excited as well. I really need to start on my list of things to pack for everyone since I'm the sole person in charge of this! It's a bit overwhelming. Esp to have to pack for an entire week! Our other vacation is in November. to Disney- The kids and I are SUPER excited for that one! Disney was my favorite place growing up! I used to go 1 or 2 times every year until I was 18!! And I hold such good memories from my trips there!
That's about all that's going on here. I will try and update more regularly!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
So I was asked today...
Not just today actually... Lately a lot of people have been asking Husam and I if we're "done" having kids... I can't answer yes or no. I don't know. I thought for SURE after Samirah that was it for us. But neither of us can say with any certainty that we are done...
For one. I LOVE being pregnant. Despite the severe morning sickness lol. With Nadia I only had morning sickness from 6 to 10 weeks. I threw up maybe 10 times a day though. It was TERRIBLE I could barely keep anything down at all. But my boss at the time said what a happy pregnant woman I was despite constantly barfing my brains out. And he was right_ I was absoloutely glowing. Inside and out. I loved every moment of her pregnancy! I worked 50-60 hours a week right up until I had her. My last day of work was that Friday and I went into labor that Sunday. And I would have been at work Monday had I not gone into labor LOLMy pregnancy with Sami was wonderful as well. I now had my little toddler keeping me busy at home but I was able to rest more not running to and from work and being busy with that. Granted I had Nadia to care for and the house and Husam. But I could lie down on the couch for a few minutes if I needed to! I had morning sickness with Sami for five SOLID months. I threw up at least twice a day. Everyday. LoL It was definitely trying at moments! I remember leaning over the toilet throwing up and Nadia coming in and pulling back my hair telling me "It's okay mommy, I will take care of you" LoL. That always made me smile. My little care taker Nadia. The end of Sami's pregnancy was trying. He was a very big boy! 8lbs 10 oz at birth! And that gave me some back/pelvic/hip issues. but I still loved being pregnant!!!
Samirah's pregnancy went so fast! I had morning sickness for five months with her too, but I would only throw up maybe once a day, and I'd even get a day here and there where I didn't throw up at all!! Her pregnancy went very smoothly after that though! Until the fall down the stairs that injured my tailbone I was in constant pain after that- Esp having to chase after Sami and Nadia!! Samirah was also a bigger baby (8lbs 3 oz at birth) But believe it or not despite all that I still LOVED being pregnant with her!!!!!!!!!!So for me to say - Yes I'm done.. It just wouldn't make sense. I LOVE being a Mother. I LOVE being pregnant. Heck- I even LOVE giving birth!!! All of these things have been some of the most AMAZING experiences of my LIFE!!! I can't say for sure that I'm done. That I will close that book. I just can't. If Samirah is it, I'm blessed, and happy with my family. But if God decides to throw another blessing our way, I would feel truly happy about that as well!!
So. Everything else is going well. Mrs Meerkat is a champion nurser and Sami has become a little better about sharing the Nur with his sister lol.. Tandem nursing is fine for us. It really works out. Sami knows that he still can so he asks less. On a usual day he only nurses 3 times now. But he certainly has days where he is upset or just "off" and he nurses more often. I am lucky to be very supported by my husband about the Tandem nursing because I know everyone doesn't understand it. *Including most of our family* But I've never been one to let others dictate what is best for my children lol.
We had a fabulous photoshoot for Samirah!!! I did the photoshoot myself. But I really love how the pics came out!!! I'm going to share them with you all! I also have pictures of Sami's new Race Car bed that his father and I bought him for his 2nd birthday! (Not until April 11th but he was climbing out of his crib so we had to get it now!)There is my update!! I just want to share the pictures!
My Kiddos and my Awesome cuz!!
Sami and his race car bed!!! His big sissy was also excited for him! My kids are so good to each other!! (Most of the time! lol)
For one. I LOVE being pregnant. Despite the severe morning sickness lol. With Nadia I only had morning sickness from 6 to 10 weeks. I threw up maybe 10 times a day though. It was TERRIBLE I could barely keep anything down at all. But my boss at the time said what a happy pregnant woman I was despite constantly barfing my brains out. And he was right_ I was absoloutely glowing. Inside and out. I loved every moment of her pregnancy! I worked 50-60 hours a week right up until I had her. My last day of work was that Friday and I went into labor that Sunday. And I would have been at work Monday had I not gone into labor LOLMy pregnancy with Sami was wonderful as well. I now had my little toddler keeping me busy at home but I was able to rest more not running to and from work and being busy with that. Granted I had Nadia to care for and the house and Husam. But I could lie down on the couch for a few minutes if I needed to! I had morning sickness with Sami for five SOLID months. I threw up at least twice a day. Everyday. LoL It was definitely trying at moments! I remember leaning over the toilet throwing up and Nadia coming in and pulling back my hair telling me "It's okay mommy, I will take care of you" LoL. That always made me smile. My little care taker Nadia. The end of Sami's pregnancy was trying. He was a very big boy! 8lbs 10 oz at birth! And that gave me some back/pelvic/hip issues. but I still loved being pregnant!!!
Samirah's pregnancy went so fast! I had morning sickness for five months with her too, but I would only throw up maybe once a day, and I'd even get a day here and there where I didn't throw up at all!! Her pregnancy went very smoothly after that though! Until the fall down the stairs that injured my tailbone I was in constant pain after that- Esp having to chase after Sami and Nadia!! Samirah was also a bigger baby (8lbs 3 oz at birth) But believe it or not despite all that I still LOVED being pregnant with her!!!!!!!!!!So for me to say - Yes I'm done.. It just wouldn't make sense. I LOVE being a Mother. I LOVE being pregnant. Heck- I even LOVE giving birth!!! All of these things have been some of the most AMAZING experiences of my LIFE!!! I can't say for sure that I'm done. That I will close that book. I just can't. If Samirah is it, I'm blessed, and happy with my family. But if God decides to throw another blessing our way, I would feel truly happy about that as well!!
So. Everything else is going well. Mrs Meerkat is a champion nurser and Sami has become a little better about sharing the Nur with his sister lol.. Tandem nursing is fine for us. It really works out. Sami knows that he still can so he asks less. On a usual day he only nurses 3 times now. But he certainly has days where he is upset or just "off" and he nurses more often. I am lucky to be very supported by my husband about the Tandem nursing because I know everyone doesn't understand it. *Including most of our family* But I've never been one to let others dictate what is best for my children lol.
We had a fabulous photoshoot for Samirah!!! I did the photoshoot myself. But I really love how the pics came out!!! I'm going to share them with you all! I also have pictures of Sami's new Race Car bed that his father and I bought him for his 2nd birthday! (Not until April 11th but he was climbing out of his crib so we had to get it now!)There is my update!! I just want to share the pictures!
My Kiddos and my Awesome cuz!!
Sami and his race car bed!!! His big sissy was also excited for him! My kids are so good to each other!! (Most of the time! lol)
Monday, March 22, 2010
Interview your kid!!
I'm doing Nadia since she speaks the best out of the three lol
What is your name? Nadia
How old are you? Three 4 years old!
When is your birthday? uh... In November... November what Mom? Me: the 14th.. Her:the 14th.. DId you do 14th already?
Who is your mommy? Joni
What does mommy do? She cleans up the house.. Um.. SHe plays with me.. And she loves me... What else Mom?
Who is your daddy? Husam
What does daddy do? Umm.. He does the same thing only he yells too.
Who is your brother? Sammmmi
Who is your sister? Mmmmm.... Samirah
Who are your friends? LeAnna, Marsella, Alyana, Victoria, Dyllan, Jack.. uhhhh,... Lucas.. No I like everyone Mom
What is your favorite color? Pink and Purple and red
What is your favorite food to eat? Ummmm Macaroni and cheese
What is your favorite song? "My new pony song"
What is your favorite movie? My Little Pony
What is your favorite book? Umm.. The pony one at school
What is your favorite animal? Umm.. A tiger
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Umm.. White with sprinkles
What are your favorite toys to play with? Um Ponies which I talk to.
Where is your favorite place to eat? Umm.. at... um.. Dairy Queen
Who is your favorite person? LeAnna
Who is your best friend? LeAnna
Where did your brother come from? He came from my family
What is your favorite thing to do? Umm. Play with my friends and spend time with my friends at school. And play with them.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a princess and tell everyone what to do!
Where will you live when you grow up? In a pink house.
What do Mommy and Daddy do after you go to bed? Read a book
Nadia is always great for the LOL's . She is disappointed that these are all the questions!
What is your name? Nadia
How old are you? Three 4 years old!
When is your birthday? uh... In November... November what Mom? Me: the 14th.. Her:the 14th.. DId you do 14th already?
Who is your mommy? Joni
What does mommy do? She cleans up the house.. Um.. SHe plays with me.. And she loves me... What else Mom?
Who is your daddy? Husam
What does daddy do? Umm.. He does the same thing only he yells too.
Who is your brother? Sammmmi
Who is your sister? Mmmmm.... Samirah
Who are your friends? LeAnna, Marsella, Alyana, Victoria, Dyllan, Jack.. uhhhh,... Lucas.. No I like everyone Mom
What is your favorite color? Pink and Purple and red
What is your favorite food to eat? Ummmm Macaroni and cheese
What is your favorite song? "My new pony song"
What is your favorite movie? My Little Pony
What is your favorite book? Umm.. The pony one at school
What is your favorite animal? Umm.. A tiger
What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Umm.. White with sprinkles
What are your favorite toys to play with? Um Ponies which I talk to.
Where is your favorite place to eat? Umm.. at... um.. Dairy Queen
Who is your favorite person? LeAnna
Who is your best friend? LeAnna
Where did your brother come from? He came from my family
What is your favorite thing to do? Umm. Play with my friends and spend time with my friends at school. And play with them.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a princess and tell everyone what to do!
Where will you live when you grow up? In a pink house.
What do Mommy and Daddy do after you go to bed? Read a book
Nadia is always great for the LOL's . She is disappointed that these are all the questions!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Mish mash
I have had so much going on here! (Yes, more so than usual with the three kids and husband I care for LOL) We decided to put our house back up for sale. We had taken it down last summer after the market was just so crappy. We are hoping to have better luck this time around. So with that going on we started decluttering the house this weekend. We took some furniture out of our bedroom and the living room and chucked it. We took Sami's changing table out of his room but just put it in the attic (Hey you never know if we'll have another baby that we'll need it for! lol)
I was also kind of waiting to post until after my fabulous photo shoot with Samirah! I bought her some cute tutus and headbands and I'm going to have a FIELD DAY taking those pictures and editing them! So keep an eye out for those!
So while we were de-cluttering I realized I have WAY too many cloth diapers.. And WAY too much wool.. (Think in the 200's in terms of diapers. JUST FOR MY SON!) So I am deciding to do a MAJOR de-stash. If anyone is interested all reasonable offers will be considered! I need to clean house a little.I need to get rid of at least 100 diapers. I have so many NIP goodmamas it's not even funny. These things need to go. ASAP!
Anyways. That's all I've got for now! Ill be back with some super awesome photos of samirah all dolled up!
I was also kind of waiting to post until after my fabulous photo shoot with Samirah! I bought her some cute tutus and headbands and I'm going to have a FIELD DAY taking those pictures and editing them! So keep an eye out for those!
So while we were de-cluttering I realized I have WAY too many cloth diapers.. And WAY too much wool.. (Think in the 200's in terms of diapers. JUST FOR MY SON!) So I am deciding to do a MAJOR de-stash. If anyone is interested all reasonable offers will be considered! I need to clean house a little.I need to get rid of at least 100 diapers. I have so many NIP goodmamas it's not even funny. These things need to go. ASAP!
Anyways. That's all I've got for now! Ill be back with some super awesome photos of samirah all dolled up!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Photo Editing.
So hubby bought me a really fancy SLR Cannon XSi rebel camera last year. I love taking pictures with it. They all come out amazingly beautiful! I always wanted to do photo editing but I never knew where to start. Well a dear friend of mine helped get me started and on my way into the wonderful world of photo editing! Now those fabulous pictures I was taking- Are even better! Check these out!!
This last one is definitely my favorite. I think it's so precious. So. Clearly - I'm a beginner in this area.. I'm definitely not a professional photographer- but I am having so much FUN taking and editing pictures of my kids. Nadia looked so diva today I wanted to get a pic of her to edit but she spilled red sauce on it at dinner time so I had to get it RIGHT in the wash so it wouldn't get ruined! (It is a white sweater dress!!)
But you will be seeing more from me for SURE because I am really enjoying the heck out of it!
Just thought I'd share :-)
This last one is definitely my favorite. I think it's so precious. So. Clearly - I'm a beginner in this area.. I'm definitely not a professional photographer- but I am having so much FUN taking and editing pictures of my kids. Nadia looked so diva today I wanted to get a pic of her to edit but she spilled red sauce on it at dinner time so I had to get it RIGHT in the wash so it wouldn't get ruined! (It is a white sweater dress!!)
But you will be seeing more from me for SURE because I am really enjoying the heck out of it!
Just thought I'd share :-)
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