I am not a blogger!!!!!!!

Ya, it's true I am not a blogger. I wish I was. So much is going on all the time I wish I had the time to let you in on everything. So here is what's happening.

ERIC is doing good. He is an awesome Daddy. Amelie is only 4 1/2 months but she is fully aware of who her dad is. She is a happy girl but he can get her to belly laugh every day. He is working hard so his girls can be home together most of the week. 

ME, I'm good. I love being a mom. Girlfriend, meaning Amelie, makes me gaga. I do what I can to be the best mom I can. I hope I'm hitting the mark more then I'm missing it.

Amelie. We went to the Dr. a couple weeks ago, she weighed 14.4lbs. & she is 26 1/4 in. long. She is rolling over both ways. And can sit up by herself. She is eating cereal. And getting ready to start on fruits and veggies. She is still really well behaved. What a gift from God. She does cry a little bit more now but I think she is trying to express herself. Most of the time she's all smiles. She is so much fun!

*I really want to be a strong Mom, who will discipline my babies so they learn to do right. I always tell Eric that I don't want to loose the ability to loosen up and be free to be my crazy self with my kids. And just take time to have FUN. Well baby girl is helping me with this. She loves silly noises, goofy faces, loud music, and crazy dancing. These things make her light up and overflow with laughter. 

Example: I was HAND WASHING my dishes yesterday. (I got no machine.) She was only happy if  we were listening to a fast  song. I also had to be shaking what my Momma gave me. I don't think I danced that hard since the last time I saw Girls just want ta have fun and was inspired to boggy though the ending credits. I call this kitchen dancing or dancing like no one is watching. I don't think a women looks more sexy then when she dances with yellow rubber gloves. Need less to say the giggles I got were worth every  wild minute of it. Then when Eric got home we danced a little more. We looked like the biggest dorks. This girl has got us wrapped around that itty bitty little pinkie finger. And we LOOOVE it!

I promise pictures next time.

Sabrina

The Little Things

It seems that as hard as I try I just can't seem to stop time. Does anyone relate. Turns out Moms do have special powers. Time freezing is not one of them.
I'm breathing in every moment. I don't want to miss even on second.
Amelie changes right before my eyes. From one diaper change to the next I have to go out and by the next size up. It's been another month. She's another 2 lbs. heavier. 1 1/2 in. longer.

A lot has happened. Eric and I had an amazing 2 months together with Amelie.

• We met my family in Palm Springs for a fun weekend in the beginning of Jan.

• Went to Santa Barbara to celebrate the day My Daddy was born.

• Took Amelie to her first Birthday party. (Max's 3rd)

• Had Meals with The Fortines, The Costas, The Parsios, The Avilas, and The Lamberts.

• Amelie visited Micky Mouse for the first time.

• We went to two weddings.

• Traveled to Texas for a week. Super good time! A much needed trip to visit Eric's family.

• Not to mention all the wonderful visits from all our family and friends. coming to get to know Baby girl.

• We had lots of days for the 3 of us just to relax and get to know each other.

And this week our world changed as Eric and I went back to working.
I'm crying just thinking about all the moments I'll miss.
Having to leave her in someone else's care was so hard. It just made me more thankful to God for trusting me to care for his baby.

I am so lucky.

I want to make sure that I dance though life. That I learn to appreciate all the little things and not miss whatever I am doing in the moment.

Sabrina

Back on the ground

I'm at the bank. There's like 4 pregos in the place. In the recent past I would have been wondering when they were due or what they are having. Only I realize that those thoughts are not whats running though my head. I laughed when I heard what I was thinking. "Ladies you have no idea what's about to hit you."

While I was pregnant people would ask me things about being a mom that I didn't know the answers to. I would say, "I'm just gonna hit the ground running."
Almost a month later I was wondering, "when are my feet gonna hit the ground?"
I think it was more like hitting a wall. You know one of those walls in a cartoon that's painted as a perfect day. With a perfect street. Where the future looks so clear. Till you're running right into it.

So ya, I hit the wall. But now I can feel the ground under my feet. I've shaken away the stars and birdies . It almost looks like I'm running.
It seems I had pretty clear expectations of what was required of me. I just didn't know how hard it was gonna be.

I have new respect for all Moms who have gone before me. Here's to you.
And to my Mom, Thanks! You hit the ground running when you had me, when you raised me, and now you're keeping good pace as you help me learn to be a Mom.

P.S. I am so proud to be Amelies' Mama. She had her 1 month Dr. visit and she gained 1 lb. 14 oz. and is 2 in. longer. It's true what they say it goes so fast.

Sabrina

Introducing Amelie Grace Skinner

No Baby Yet.

Well, yesterday was a our due date and just like a woman, Amelie is late!

Eric

ALL of November is a Celebration

We are sure that our life is about to change so this month we've focused on getting out and having some good times the way we have for the last ten years.

THIS MONTH:

* We went to a marriage getaway. We kind of look like we're at prom. This weekend every year with our church is like an anniversary for Eric and me. It marks the growth in the relationships with friends and with each other. We love it and have so much fun.


*We dined at OOKa with all adults. It's one of our favorite restaurants and one of those places that will be harder to go to with a baby. I decided all my friends without kids should have a nice dinner party before there bundles arrive. It's a new tradition.


* Our first Valentines day we went to Disneyland and have loved going together ever since. This particular night felt so much like when we were dating. We watched the Christmas parade, ate clam chowder in a bread bowl, and road the story book ride. That's the ride Eric proposed to me on. "Oh my gosh I can't wait to take Amelie!"

* Mama and me went to Disneyland. It being just us was a first and a last for us. I went to walk, since I couldn't go on most of the rides. I waited with her on the fast ones. You should have seen the faces of the people thinking I was really gonna ride Thunder mountain and California screaming.

* Yesterday Giselle had me walking/shopping at the mall. And today was about being off my feet. Tammy and I Got our toes did. And our nails too. I feel great! "Thanks God for good girlfriends."

So November is ending but the shenanigans, well they'll keep on going. Next it's gonna be someones birthday! "Baby girl it's your party. you can cry if you want to!"

Sabrina

Nesting...

Pam and Logan working hard. (Sabrina Supervising)

Thanks for helping us get the house prepared for Amelie.
I am sure she will appreciate the clean floors.

Eric