12 weeks
13 weeks
14 weeks
17 weeks
19 weeks
22 weeks
Okay, this obviously doesn't show my belly, but I think my face looks funny. It is getting so hard to pick her up!
23 weeks
24 weeks
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Belly pics
Okay, so I haven't been as good at posting pictures of my belly as I was last time, but I have been taking them. Now you are all caught up! I feel huge, but I looked at pics of last time and I think I look about the same.
12 weeks
13 weeks
14 weeks
17 weeks
19 weeks
22 weeks
Okay, this obviously doesn't show my belly, but I think my face looks funny. It is getting so hard to pick her up!
23 weeks
24 weeks
12 weeks
13 weeks
14 weeks
17 weeks
19 weeks
22 weeks
Okay, this obviously doesn't show my belly, but I think my face looks funny. It is getting so hard to pick her up!
23 weeks
24 weeks
Monday, July 14, 2008
The beginning of the end
So, it is Monday, and even though I am not as crabby as I usually am on Mondays, I am still reluctant to get to work. So, blog I shall. Lizzie and Wahoo are entertained by fighting over one of the light-up lollipops leftover from Lizzie's birthday, so I have the time.
Yesterday we gave away our washer/dryer, which is a big deal to us. Like most things we have dealt with in NYC, we have a love/hate relationship with that washer/dryer, but knowing it is gone is kind of crazy as it is the first significant thing to actually leave the house. Yes, we have piles of stuff to donate and stacks of things packed in boxes, but none of that has left the house yet. It was probably the heaviest thing, too, and we are glad to be rid of it in that repect. It is weird, though, knowing that now ALL of our stuff has to be sent to the good old fluff n fold, not just most of it. And since they wash our stuff in what must be the harshest detergent known to man, that means more clothes worn out before their time. No wonder New Yorkers are always in fashion--their clothes wear out too fast for them to be out of style.
We also have a local charity coming to pick up tons of stuff on Thursday. After that, our place will be really empty. At least, I hope it will! They say that furniture has to be in good shape and since our living room also serves as our dining room, our couches have seen a few too many spills (even for the turbofabric they supposedly had). Otherwise, I hope there are some seriously desperate craigslisters out there. I guess it helps the odds that we live in a city of 9 million people...I hope SOMEONE will take them! If not, we will have to have rubbish people come haul it away, which is not free. Just put it on my tab...
So, Lizzie is crazy, as usual. Lately she has insisted on eating everything with a fork, which is pretty cute, although not always practical. It is really funny when she gets frustrated--she kind of karate chops the air and holds her breath. Too cute. She recently had a pretty big growth spurt. She has grown about 2 inches in the last two months. Now I think she is back to growing out, if you know what I mean! It is getting really difficult for me, physically, to lift her and carry her around this city. It seems like every time we go out, I have an awful night of sleep from back pain. I am sure being a mom in driving cities is difficult in other ways, but right now I glorify living somewhere that doesn't require tons of heaving lifting just to run simple errands. Thankfully, the situation should be less difficult in SF and when we get a different apartment back here. And then, of course, when Addie comes out! That will be a whole new challenge, but I can't wait.
Addie is getting pretty big now. I can't believe i will be 6 months tomorrow! Lizzie calls her "Baby Dada". Of course, she calls everything a baby, so I am not sure how much she really understands. She may think that is just what I call my belly. Who knows...
It is pretty hard not to nest for Addie. I really wish I could start getting things ready and buy a few things for her, but it really doesn't make sense to do any of that until we get back to NYC in december. Plus, we have so much stuff from Lizzie, we really don't need much at all. I know I will be glad to have stuff to do when we get back, though, because I think those last couple of months are going to feel like an eternity. I know they did last time, and I was still working and busy then!
For those of you that don't know, I have no idea what happened to my phone. Well, I am still hoping we come across it as we pack, but we have really done a ton of cleaning and packing and it hasn't turned up. Matt got an iphone yesterday and is now on a new plan of his own, so I am just taking over his line on my mom's plan for now. So, if you call my old number, don't expect me to call back. But, if you call Matt, you will be pleasantly surprised to get to talk to me.
Well, I had better get some stuff done...and by that I mean eat lunch. Two weeks from Friday we will be in San Francisco! Woohoo!
Yesterday we gave away our washer/dryer, which is a big deal to us. Like most things we have dealt with in NYC, we have a love/hate relationship with that washer/dryer, but knowing it is gone is kind of crazy as it is the first significant thing to actually leave the house. Yes, we have piles of stuff to donate and stacks of things packed in boxes, but none of that has left the house yet. It was probably the heaviest thing, too, and we are glad to be rid of it in that repect. It is weird, though, knowing that now ALL of our stuff has to be sent to the good old fluff n fold, not just most of it. And since they wash our stuff in what must be the harshest detergent known to man, that means more clothes worn out before their time. No wonder New Yorkers are always in fashion--their clothes wear out too fast for them to be out of style.
We also have a local charity coming to pick up tons of stuff on Thursday. After that, our place will be really empty. At least, I hope it will! They say that furniture has to be in good shape and since our living room also serves as our dining room, our couches have seen a few too many spills (even for the turbofabric they supposedly had). Otherwise, I hope there are some seriously desperate craigslisters out there. I guess it helps the odds that we live in a city of 9 million people...I hope SOMEONE will take them! If not, we will have to have rubbish people come haul it away, which is not free. Just put it on my tab...
So, Lizzie is crazy, as usual. Lately she has insisted on eating everything with a fork, which is pretty cute, although not always practical. It is really funny when she gets frustrated--she kind of karate chops the air and holds her breath. Too cute. She recently had a pretty big growth spurt. She has grown about 2 inches in the last two months. Now I think she is back to growing out, if you know what I mean! It is getting really difficult for me, physically, to lift her and carry her around this city. It seems like every time we go out, I have an awful night of sleep from back pain. I am sure being a mom in driving cities is difficult in other ways, but right now I glorify living somewhere that doesn't require tons of heaving lifting just to run simple errands. Thankfully, the situation should be less difficult in SF and when we get a different apartment back here. And then, of course, when Addie comes out! That will be a whole new challenge, but I can't wait.
Addie is getting pretty big now. I can't believe i will be 6 months tomorrow! Lizzie calls her "Baby Dada". Of course, she calls everything a baby, so I am not sure how much she really understands. She may think that is just what I call my belly. Who knows...
It is pretty hard not to nest for Addie. I really wish I could start getting things ready and buy a few things for her, but it really doesn't make sense to do any of that until we get back to NYC in december. Plus, we have so much stuff from Lizzie, we really don't need much at all. I know I will be glad to have stuff to do when we get back, though, because I think those last couple of months are going to feel like an eternity. I know they did last time, and I was still working and busy then!
For those of you that don't know, I have no idea what happened to my phone. Well, I am still hoping we come across it as we pack, but we have really done a ton of cleaning and packing and it hasn't turned up. Matt got an iphone yesterday and is now on a new plan of his own, so I am just taking over his line on my mom's plan for now. So, if you call my old number, don't expect me to call back. But, if you call Matt, you will be pleasantly surprised to get to talk to me.
Well, I had better get some stuff done...and by that I mean eat lunch. Two weeks from Friday we will be in San Francisco! Woohoo!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Sorry for the confusion
Okay, so I think I may be leading people on by talking about moving so much, because every time I talk to someone, they think that we are actually moving to San Francisco in 4 weeks. So, let me clear the air.
August: San Francisco
September-December: New York
January: Ontario + travel for interviews
February-March: New York
April-May or June: Ontario
May or June: Move to permanent location
We ARE moving out of this apartment (the movers come 7/27) and will be subletting for the remainder of our time in NYC. Why? Because it will save us money (6 months of subletting at a higher rate is still cheaper than signing a new lease and paying for the 2-6 months we don't need). Plus, we need to live in an apartment that has an elevator. I can still lug Lizzie up the stairs now, but as I get further along, I won't be able to leave the house at all since she refuses to climb up the stairs just because she is 2 and that is her job. Also, we MIGHT be staying somewhere in CA for February if Matt sets up another away rotation for that month. Confusing enough? The bottom line is that we should be back in CA permanently next April. We find out at the end of March where Matt will have matched (aka gotten a job), then we will have a little time at my mom's to figure out housing, etc.
That being said, we are really excited to get to SF in just a few weeks! I have to admit that I am also excited to get one last fall in NYC. It is my favorite time here, especially once all of the Christmas stuff is out. Of course, this will be my favorite fall here because we get a new little baby.
In other news, Matt started his 4th year today. It is finally his last first day of school. We are officially in the home stretch, at least as far as school goes. New challenges await us in residency, but for now we are looking forward to a relatively relaxed year as far as hours per week worked. Matt had a whole week off between 3rd and 4th years, so his parents, Aunt Judy and Uncle Dwayne came out to visit us/see the city. We went to a Yankees game, but had to leave because it absolutely poured. No biggie, though, because Lizzie was ready to go by that point, anyway. Matt and I got to go on a date to Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill while Matt's parents babysat. It was so delicious. We all went rowing in Central Park, including Lizzie! It was so fun. We had not done that yet because we just assumed that Liz was too young, but she isn't and now that we know we might go again. We also got to eat at the Tavern on the Green, the last big item on my "To Do in NYC Before We Move Away" list. Then over the weekend, we got to catch up on lots of sleep and get lots of packing and cleaning done. We also notified our landlord that we would not be renewing our lease and we reserved movers, so we are really feeling like we are officially on our way out!
Well, I guess this post is getting pretty long, so I will leave it at that for now and post some pics.
Shake Shack
Matt rowing us around
Okay, I look really bad in this picture, but Lizzie has the cutest look on her face.
Tavern on the Green
Not only do they have insanely delicious food, they have awesome balloons.
Posing while taking a break from cleaning out Lizzie's closet (see the mess on the floor to the right?).
August: San Francisco
September-December: New York
January: Ontario + travel for interviews
February-March: New York
April-May or June: Ontario
May or June: Move to permanent location
We ARE moving out of this apartment (the movers come 7/27) and will be subletting for the remainder of our time in NYC. Why? Because it will save us money (6 months of subletting at a higher rate is still cheaper than signing a new lease and paying for the 2-6 months we don't need). Plus, we need to live in an apartment that has an elevator. I can still lug Lizzie up the stairs now, but as I get further along, I won't be able to leave the house at all since she refuses to climb up the stairs just because she is 2 and that is her job. Also, we MIGHT be staying somewhere in CA for February if Matt sets up another away rotation for that month. Confusing enough? The bottom line is that we should be back in CA permanently next April. We find out at the end of March where Matt will have matched (aka gotten a job), then we will have a little time at my mom's to figure out housing, etc.
That being said, we are really excited to get to SF in just a few weeks! I have to admit that I am also excited to get one last fall in NYC. It is my favorite time here, especially once all of the Christmas stuff is out. Of course, this will be my favorite fall here because we get a new little baby.
In other news, Matt started his 4th year today. It is finally his last first day of school. We are officially in the home stretch, at least as far as school goes. New challenges await us in residency, but for now we are looking forward to a relatively relaxed year as far as hours per week worked. Matt had a whole week off between 3rd and 4th years, so his parents, Aunt Judy and Uncle Dwayne came out to visit us/see the city. We went to a Yankees game, but had to leave because it absolutely poured. No biggie, though, because Lizzie was ready to go by that point, anyway. Matt and I got to go on a date to Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill while Matt's parents babysat. It was so delicious. We all went rowing in Central Park, including Lizzie! It was so fun. We had not done that yet because we just assumed that Liz was too young, but she isn't and now that we know we might go again. We also got to eat at the Tavern on the Green, the last big item on my "To Do in NYC Before We Move Away" list. Then over the weekend, we got to catch up on lots of sleep and get lots of packing and cleaning done. We also notified our landlord that we would not be renewing our lease and we reserved movers, so we are really feeling like we are officially on our way out!
Well, I guess this post is getting pretty long, so I will leave it at that for now and post some pics.
Shake Shack
Matt rowing us around
Okay, I look really bad in this picture, but Lizzie has the cutest look on her face.
Tavern on the Green
Not only do they have insanely delicious food, they have awesome balloons.
Posing while taking a break from cleaning out Lizzie's closet (see the mess on the floor to the right?).
Friday, June 13, 2008
Pink
So, yes, I changed our blog to pink. I figured it is appropriate since the women in this family officially outnumber the men. I may have also painted Lizzie's toenails while she slept. Hmm...what else can I turn pink? I am tempted to order Lizzie a tutu. I think I am officially girl crazy.
Perfect! Look what I just found! http://www.butterflycraze.com/mia.php
Perfect! Look what I just found! http://www.butterflycraze.com/mia.php
Thursday, June 12, 2008
It's a girl!
Here is the latest addition to the Alexander family. We are pretty sure we know her name, but we are still feeling it out. We found out Tuesday that she is a girl. They weren't able to see everything they needed to in the ultrasound because she was curled up in a tight little ball. I could see her spine and it was rolled up so tight! I have to go back in a month and maybe I can get some better pictures then. So far, she is healthy, but they weren't able to get a good look at the end of her spine or her heart. But we are really excited to know it is a girl and are starting to picture how our family will look in the coming years. I am sure we would feel the same way if she were a boy, but knowing she is a girl and starting to name her makes this baby seem so much more real.
I have been looking at the pictures of last time I was pregnant, and I forgot how big you get toward the end! I am not looking forward to that! But, I am sooooo excited to have another little one that lays in the tree frog position on your chest and is just so iddy-biddy that they barely fit into newborn clothes. Let's just skip thinking about labor...
Matt was able to feel some kicks a couple of days ago, so that was fun. I think that this one is very mellow and is quite the little swimmer right now. I am still only 19 weeks, but quickly approaching the halfway point. I am big enough now that I am putting away all of my non-maternity clothes and restocking for summer (most of my maternity stuff from Lizzie is long-sleeved...not helpful in the sweltering NY heat). I tried shopping for the new one, but I guess I will have to wait a month or two before fall stuff starts hitting the shelves/pages. A friend of mine makes crocheted stuff and is working on a hat and booties for her, though, so I am really excited about that!
Matt has only one more week in his third year. Woohoo! He is on surgery right now and is only able to spend about an hour with us each day. It isn't so bad because it is only for a 5 week rotation, but it is making me nervous for his intern year. I just keep telling myself that I have enough to worry about between now and then and just focus on getting us moved out of this apartment. I am getting really excited to head out to San Francisco for August, but we have so much work to do between now and then that it is hard to really let myself enjoy the thought too much.
Well, speaking of work, Lizzie has located the paint supplies we need to use to patch up the walls this weekend, so I had better go...now she is taking Matt's couch apart...now she is wedged between the cushions...now she is trying to find her way out...oh, she made it! and fell into the pile of clothes for salvation army. Yes, our place is a huge mess. Gotta go!
P.S. We miss you, too, Lynsey! Please tell your parents and sisters that we say hi. Have fun at the beach for us.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Life with a 2 year old
I just have to vent! In the last 48 hours, I have:
-cleaned up the cup of iced tea Lizzie poured all over my chair and rug
-taken her to the ER because I thought she swallowed a magnet (she was taunting me with it in her mouth during time out, so I tried not to reward her with attention, but then this magnet was completely gone the next time I looked and I had to take her just to be sure...there was nothing on the x-ray)
-pulled a straw out of the toilet
-tried to save my phone after Lizzie threw it in the full bathtub
-cleaned up an insane amount of purple crayon from my couch and throw pillow
-caught Lizzie standing on the table while I cleaned up the throw pillow
-cleaned up the soot Lizzie got everywhere after she got it all over her hands from my candle snuffer that she grabbed while she was on the table and got everywhere while I cleaned up the couch
-pulled a beaded necklace out of the toilet
I think she is acting out because Matt has been gone so much and the threat of rain has kept us indoors. Poor baby. Wahoo seems depressed, too. Or maybe he is depressed because he is turning 3 next week. Hopefully today will be a better day! Oh, I just looked over and they were kissing each other...I will take that as a good sign.
-cleaned up the cup of iced tea Lizzie poured all over my chair and rug
-taken her to the ER because I thought she swallowed a magnet (she was taunting me with it in her mouth during time out, so I tried not to reward her with attention, but then this magnet was completely gone the next time I looked and I had to take her just to be sure...there was nothing on the x-ray)
-pulled a straw out of the toilet
-tried to save my phone after Lizzie threw it in the full bathtub
-cleaned up an insane amount of purple crayon from my couch and throw pillow
-caught Lizzie standing on the table while I cleaned up the throw pillow
-cleaned up the soot Lizzie got everywhere after she got it all over her hands from my candle snuffer that she grabbed while she was on the table and got everywhere while I cleaned up the couch
-pulled a beaded necklace out of the toilet
I think she is acting out because Matt has been gone so much and the threat of rain has kept us indoors. Poor baby. Wahoo seems depressed, too. Or maybe he is depressed because he is turning 3 next week. Hopefully today will be a better day! Oh, I just looked over and they were kissing each other...I will take that as a good sign.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Lizzie's Birthday Party and Other OKC Pics
Well, it seems like we just got back from OKC, but really we have been back since Sunday. We had a great time, but the week went way faster than we could have imagined. We got to do a lot of fun things, eat a lot of yummy food and go on a date, but the highlight of the week was definitely Lizzie's Birthday party. We barbequed with our OKC friends and family in Matt's parents' backyard. After a week of wind, thunderstorms and rain, we had a gorgeous day to celebrate and hang out. She wasn't officially two until today, but it was great to celebrate outdoors and be with loved ones.
She is definitely in the terrible twos...we have to do a lot of time outs these days! She is also a lot more verbal and understands many things. She really is turning into a little girl.
Proud parents
One to destroy, one to eat
She did NOT like the frosting all over her!
She is discovering/playing with her shadow.
Our OKC friends...not sure when we will all be together again. :(
Wahoo and Ruby...I love his face in this pic! Lay off me, I'm starving!
Somebody has a girlfriend!
This picture scares me.
Lizzie is making her mean face.
Lizzie is laughing because her cousin is crying...I am telling you, she is scary.
Matt and I before our big biannual date.
She is definitely in the terrible twos...we have to do a lot of time outs these days! She is also a lot more verbal and understands many things. She really is turning into a little girl.
Proud parents
One to destroy, one to eat
She did NOT like the frosting all over her!
She is discovering/playing with her shadow.
Our OKC friends...not sure when we will all be together again. :(
Wahoo and Ruby...I love his face in this pic! Lay off me, I'm starving!
Somebody has a girlfriend!
This picture scares me.
Lizzie is making her mean face.
Lizzie is laughing because her cousin is crying...I am telling you, she is scary.
Matt and I before our big biannual date.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
My big girl
The weather is FINALLY getting better here, so we have been able to go to the park a couple of times this week. Matt and I were shocked to see Lizzie really start to explore the play equipment and play with the other kids. It is hard to believe that she will be two in just 15 days.
Oops...she is scaring the other children.
Oops...she is scaring the other children.
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