Kevin is gone for three weeks so I have an hour or two of 'me' time every night. When he is home, he refuses to watch my shows...which is completely understandable. But the last two nights, I have been catching up on Teen Moms 2, Basketball Wives LA, and Preachers' Daughters. While my addiction to bad TV continues, I have branched out to bigger and better things.
I've watched a few episodes of The Mindy Project in the past, but never really got into it. It is HILARIOUS! I am so mad that I haven't been watching it the past few years. All the character are great and I seriously laugh until I cry every time I watch it.
My newest addiction that I cannot wait to watch every week is Chicago PD. I love anything Law and Orderish...which I think this is. I loved Sophia Bush on One Tree Hill way back when and I apparently love her still. Plus, there is a little bit of eye candy to look at every week. Thank goodness for hot cops.
When all else fails, I usually turn on the Food Network. I've been obsessed with Chopped for years, but now there is Chopped Canada and damn, if I'm not hooked on that too. Also add Cutthroat Kitchen and Guy's Grocery Games to the list. I always pretend I am on the show and try to think of what I would make. Let's me honest...I would definitely get cut first.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Is One Enough?
When Kevin and I were dating, which was a long time, everyone constantly questioned us about when we were going to get engaged. Then, we got engaged and people wanted to know immediately when the wedding was going to happen. The wedding took place and you would think people would be content with that, but 'no' because they wanted to know when we were going to start having children. One year after getting married, I got pregnant, and nine months later Alessia entered the world. So, now everyone is happy...right? Absolutely not! For months now people have been asking us when we are going to have another kid. I give up. I have determined that people are just never going to be content.
To be honest, some days I think one child is enough for us. I never wanted to have an only child, but I would be perfectly content if that was all we ever had. In the same respect, I am not saying that we won't have more kids.
Being a mother is hard work and I will admit that it is a lot harder than I expected. Alessia hasn't been a difficult child, but I wouldn't say she is an easy one. She has never been much of a crier...AMEN to that. She adjusted well to our hectic lifestyle (especially at the beginning of her life), she is an amazing eater, and she has never had attachment issues with anything (no pacifier, blankie, toy, bottle). On the other hand, she won't take a bottle, didn't sleep well until she was about 11 months old, doesn't like to nap, and still dislikes the car. Wonder if our second child has colic, never sleeps through the night, loves his/her pacifier, refuses to nurse, or is a picky eater?
While Kevin is a HUGE help when he is around, he works a lot and travels a great deal for his job (but because of that job, I am able to stay at home with her). Taking care of Alessia is left solely up to me when he is gone. We don't have family around for assistance and she doesn't go to daycare or a babysitters. We seriously spend every waking moment together...even when I'm using the bathroom or taking a shower. We have this unbelievable bond and I seriously am scared that I might not ever be able to have that with another child.
There are night when I go to bed thinking one may be enough. But then there are times when I think maybe it's time for #2. Only time will tell, but for now, I will laugh (and roll my eyes) every time someone asks when #2 is coming.
To be honest, some days I think one child is enough for us. I never wanted to have an only child, but I would be perfectly content if that was all we ever had. In the same respect, I am not saying that we won't have more kids.
Being a mother is hard work and I will admit that it is a lot harder than I expected. Alessia hasn't been a difficult child, but I wouldn't say she is an easy one. She has never been much of a crier...AMEN to that. She adjusted well to our hectic lifestyle (especially at the beginning of her life), she is an amazing eater, and she has never had attachment issues with anything (no pacifier, blankie, toy, bottle). On the other hand, she won't take a bottle, didn't sleep well until she was about 11 months old, doesn't like to nap, and still dislikes the car. Wonder if our second child has colic, never sleeps through the night, loves his/her pacifier, refuses to nurse, or is a picky eater?
While Kevin is a HUGE help when he is around, he works a lot and travels a great deal for his job (but because of that job, I am able to stay at home with her). Taking care of Alessia is left solely up to me when he is gone. We don't have family around for assistance and she doesn't go to daycare or a babysitters. We seriously spend every waking moment together...even when I'm using the bathroom or taking a shower. We have this unbelievable bond and I seriously am scared that I might not ever be able to have that with another child.
There are night when I go to bed thinking one may be enough. But then there are times when I think maybe it's time for #2. Only time will tell, but for now, I will laugh (and roll my eyes) every time someone asks when #2 is coming.
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