tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70326110155166122882024-02-20T13:47:04.203-05:00All Because Two People Fell in Love...the latest happenings of Lukas, Stephannie & sweet baby KatelynStephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-30731730509675127182011-04-06T13:59:00.005-04:002012-01-26T22:23:34.867-05:002011 UpdateI've been so neglectful to this blog. It really would be much easier to do a couple short blogs a week instead of these novels. I need to get with the program! Where do I begin?<br /><br />Life has been so completely crazy the past 6 months. The biggest news of course is that we are expecting a little boy at the end of August or beginning of September! We are so thrilled. The story of baby #2 starts long before we conceived in December. We actually got pregnant last September with a due date in very early June. Unfortunately, I suffered a miscarriage at a little over 6 weeks in October. It was harder than I ever imagined it could be. Why am I posting about it now? I don't know really. I guess I feel like I can't tell this baby's story without telling the story of the one we lost. I remember feeling alone when it happened and broken, so broken. Come to find out though, several friends had been through the same thing. I know it is SO difficult to talk about, but I wish more women did. So it really goes without saying that we are beyond excited about this precious little boy. Not that I know what to do with a boy, but I can't wait to figure it out! Katelyn doesn't really understand the whole baby brother/sibling concept. She, of course, knows what a baby is and loves her baby dolls. She somewhat gets that there is a baby in Mama's belly, but she really has no idea that come the end of August there will be a real live baby living in her house. Should make for some interesting blogs/photos/videos. haha!<br /><br />What else? My Dad is officially retired from Disney. He's been suffering some health problems off and on so it was definitely time. My Mom should soon follow. I love that my parents are retiring but wish it were under different circumstances. Such a stressful time, but we will make it through. We always do!<br /><br />That about sums up the past few months. Katelyn is well into the terrible twos. WOW. I never knew it could be this bad. She really is too smart for her own good. I feel like I can't leave the room for 5 minutes because she will be into something or climbing on something or trying to walk out the front door. I'm not kidding!<br /><br />Life is busy, crazy, but still fun!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-4316341977699357272010-11-10T14:06:00.006-05:002010-11-10T14:22:10.925-05:00Shutterfly is at it again!!WOOT! The deals are just pouring in! I love Shutterfly so much! Do you have a favorite project? Well, share it on your blog and get a $25 credit from Shutterfly.<br /><br />Here is one of my favorite cards from last year that I mentioned in my previous post:<br /><br /><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidget" style="width: 425px; height: 494px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetTop" style="height: 6px; background-image: url("http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/top.gif");"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetCenter" style="height: 482px; padding: 0pt 6px; background-image: url("http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bg.gif"); background-repeat: repeat-y;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewLogo" style="width: 105px; height: 34px; padding: 14px 0pt 0pt 14px;"><img src="http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/logo.gif" /></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewContainer" style="height: 350px; text-align: center; padding: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery"><img src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/prs/v1/0IZtG7lyycsg/0IZtG7lyycsgc0/p/67b0de21b3127d902548/JPEG/1289416367000/0/" /></a></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewMessageContainer" style="height: 55px; background-color: rgb(244, 244, 233); text-align: center; padding: 15px 0pt; line-height: 19px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewTitle" style="font-family: arial,sans-seris; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span>Simply Sentiment Holiday Card</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewSEOText" style="font-family: arial,sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span>Christmas cards and holiday <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/thank-you-cards" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">thank you cards</a> by Shutterfly.</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewViewCollection" style="font-family: arial,sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span>View the entire <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">collection</a> of cards.</span><br /></div></div></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetBottom" style="height: 6px; background-image: url("http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bottom.gif");"></div></div><br /><br />I can't believe how MUCH Katelyn has changed since last year. I have a feeling that this year will be quite interesting!<br /><br />Now go share your favorite Shutterfly project and get your free credit!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-48641926776591616002010-11-05T13:45:00.004-04:002010-11-05T17:01:17.310-04:00Feeling the stress of the holidays yet? Let Shutterfly make it a little easier.I know the first thing on my mind as the holidays get closer is the family holiday card! It really is my most favorite thing to put together, especially now that we are a family of three. It is the one family tradition that I will ALWAYS do. I think when Katelyn is older it will be neat for her to be able to look at all the Christmas cards that we sent out each and every year. It won't be so fun for Mom & Dad to see how much older we have gotten over the years, but that's not the point. HA!<br /><br />I absolutely LOVE <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly</a> for our prints, photo albums and of course our holiday cards! They always seem to have a deal going on too, which is so helpful for this stay at home Mommy.<br /><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-holiday-cards/simply-sentiment-holiday-card-5x7-flat">This</a> was one of a few card designs that we used last year. I love the simplicity of it. If simple isn't your style, do not worry, there are hundreds of <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards">holiday card designs</a> for you to choose from on Shutterfly. The bonus is that Shutterfly is currently offering <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery">20% off all holiday cards</a> - so don't miss out! It's so super easy too. The first thing you have to do is<a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/upload-pictures/"> upload your photos </a>then pick out your favorite card, add your photos to the card and you are done! Beautiful, unique, customized holiday cards in a matter of minutes. And if you are feeling extra ambitious this year, you could even send out <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/thanksgiving-cards">Thanksgiving cards</a> this year! haha!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-35417178782718165362010-09-21T09:15:00.004-04:002010-09-21T09:25:41.972-04:00i heart faces - week 38: smirk<center>This week's theme over @ <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/2010/09/week-38-%E2%80%A2-smirk-photo-challenge/">i heart faces</a> is SMIRK! Now if anyone knows my daughter you know she is the master at giving me a smirk or what I like to call "the look." Apparently at 20 months old, she is d.o.n.e - DONE with the camera in her face.<br /><br />Luckily, I still love her. ;)<br /><br />Not the best photo, technically speaking, but it still captures her personality perfectly.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCB_iF2XT2jv721CL7pgJGYlz3V7a-hUMb-qisV8rJm4fIIye10BkGFtaNjjEEgkJVNM3xVXPHESuDCZuAn-Djkr7mp2sgLcnNntmvoHk3t4GUB_xb2Mwb1TJD-VJA7hrhmcEuF4PDhaN/s1600/IMG_6391.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 407px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCB_iF2XT2jv721CL7pgJGYlz3V7a-hUMb-qisV8rJm4fIIye10BkGFtaNjjEEgkJVNM3xVXPHESuDCZuAn-Djkr7mp2sgLcnNntmvoHk3t4GUB_xb2Mwb1TJD-VJA7hrhmcEuF4PDhaN/s320/IMG_6391.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519356405882961122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Be sure to check out all the other great entries for this week! </center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com" mce_href="http://www.iheartfaces.com"><img src="http://www.iheartfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/I_Heart_Faces_noborder_125x100.jpg" mce_src="http://www.iheartfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/I_Heart_Faces_noborder_125x100.jpg" /></a></center>Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-65450776459364800452010-08-24T20:09:00.002-04:002010-08-24T20:09:48.102-04:00Ch-Ch-Changesss!I am currently updating the blog. I'm loving the new look already. Please bear with me while I make these changes little by little.Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-12253159705156219332010-08-23T22:50:00.001-04:002010-08-24T19:59:29.526-04:00Summer is almost over...and I'm really not that sad about it. It has been sooo hot this year even for Florida. Goodness! Although it won't actually cool off until November.<br /><br />Katelyn is now 19 months old! Isn't it hard to believe? They change so much and far too quickly these first few years. We plan to put her in a preschool program next year. WOW! It is right around the corner. She is doing so much now that it is hard to keep track. I really should update this blog more so I could have half a chance of keeping up. Katelyn jabbers all the time and actually saying new words everyday. I think my most current favorite is "wow!" Her little voice is just the cutest. Katelyn is finally sleeping again (hopefully). She has been working on her "eye" teeth and I think we are just about done. WOOHOO! I know some babies don't mind the teething but Katelyn is not one of those babies. Life is so much better with some sleep.<br /><br />Katelyn still is very much a Daddy's girl, and I would be lying if I said it didn't bother me. Is it because I'm at home with her? I don't know, but I'm chopped liver when Daddy comes home. Or even when I go to get her out of her crib - she just sort of lays there - not really excited to see me. Daddy walks into the room - she jumps to her feet and reaches for him. Geee! Thanks kid! I'm glad they have such a special bond though. Hopefully I'll get a Mama's boy someday. :)<br /><br />Nothing too exciting going on with the Nazzaros. Luke has been working a lot (per usual) and as always is an amazing provider for his family. I feel very fortunate that I still get to be at home with Katelyn even though I do have my days where I'd love to go to work. I have a feeling the closer we get to Katelyn being two, I will have a lot more of those days.<br /><br />Until next time...Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-70557319277429268752010-05-25T11:53:00.004-04:002010-05-25T12:16:05.435-04:00i heart faces: yellow<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's theme @ i heart faces is "<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">yellow</span>". I really love my choice this week. Katelyn was in love with the pool on our first family vacation to Anna Maria Island, Florida a few weeks ago. She's a doll and makes my heart smile. I'm so grateful that her little float was <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">yellow</span> so I could enter this one ;)</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBYJhRbwaRAT0kg4JDerfFyrClQXsrCCbK6VU6X3k2lT59Ay3MCamk6v-Kaemv9bmJCLzsJxcOEx2UAG-1OHAvL6n3j48Tn30pCoDFTedbDHID-BWrfa5gHPhv8h1cXDeIE_vhcSstXBP/s1600/IMG_3969_2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBYJhRbwaRAT0kg4JDerfFyrClQXsrCCbK6VU6X3k2lT59Ay3MCamk6v-Kaemv9bmJCLzsJxcOEx2UAG-1OHAvL6n3j48Tn30pCoDFTedbDHID-BWrfa5gHPhv8h1cXDeIE_vhcSstXBP/s320/IMG_3969_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475240579481324962" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: verdana;">Please check out all the other "<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);">yellow</span>" entries @ <a href="http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com">i heart faces</a>.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><img src="http://www.livinglocurto.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/I_Heart_Faces_noborder_125x100.jpg" /></a></center><br /></div>Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-1529803153644144822010-04-27T11:06:00.003-04:002010-04-27T11:15:53.102-04:00i heart faces: smilesIs there anything more sweet than a smiling child? So full of innocence and completely living in the moment. It is such a beautiful thing to watch them grow up!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5lShMdN5b4cVb0aVPFzEfXhtRPZlFl66rIMR8-dIX2B4S8hqyG41raVXL79-QLRTpVSoIJI4Pm1dl7tn1hpug7SP6yz-gAKdMl1SgQFGG-k8cMkgQoi9J8VGw7y66LIX97_fMMGFb8jC/s1600/IMG_2774.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5lShMdN5b4cVb0aVPFzEfXhtRPZlFl66rIMR8-dIX2B4S8hqyG41raVXL79-QLRTpVSoIJI4Pm1dl7tn1hpug7SP6yz-gAKdMl1SgQFGG-k8cMkgQoi9J8VGw7y66LIX97_fMMGFb8jC/s320/IMG_2774.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464835860820980498" border="0" /></a><br />If you need some extra smiles be sure to check out this week's entries @ <a href="http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com/">i heart faces</a>.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><img src="http://www.livinglocurto.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/I_Heart_Faces_noborder_125x100.jpg" /></a></center>Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-21932549422282048912010-04-07T15:50:00.005-04:002010-04-07T19:41:39.383-04:00My 1st Quarter Update for 2010Hello readers! All two of you! In my true accountant nature, I have gone to quarterly updates. I do apologize for my lack of updates. It's so much harder to update after not posting for a couple of months. The problem is that I do not know where to begin. So much has happened that I can't begin to write it all down without it being a novel.<br /><br />Katelyn turned one and her party was awesome even though Mama had a horrible case of shingles. And I do mean, HORRIBLE! I'm feeling better and glad that chapter of my life is over. Back to the party, it makes me so happy to know that such a little girl is loved by so many.<br /><br />Katelyn is growing growing growing. Well, as far as milestones go, not so much physically, which I guess is normal. They do slow down during the 2nd year of their life. My little girl can still wear some 9 month onesies which is absolutely crazy to me.<br /><br />What can Katelyn do now?<br /><ul><li>Walks like a champ and is getting really good at running.</li><li>Signs "eat" and "more"</li><li>She has become quite the parrot. She tries to mimic things we say all the time.</li><li>Sleeps through the night very inconsistently (not so fun).</li><li>Likes to put things in something then take them all back out and repeat the process over and over and over.</li><li>And many more things that for the life of me I can't remember at this exact moment</li></ul>Last month also marked the first time Katelyn stayed the night at Nana and Papa's house. I was so completely worried because of course I know how many times in one night she can get up. However, she did great and only woke up once but Nana took good care of her. Nana and Papa loved having her, and Mom and Dad can't wait to let them do it again! YAY!<br /><br />This month we will be doing another first for our family of three. We are going on VACATION! Originally, I wanted to go to Clearwater Beach for a few nights for my 30th birthday. Well, since my birthday is during PEAK season it was going to cost a fortune for just a few nights. So I looked around and for a little bit more money we are able to spend a WEEK on Anna Maria Island. I'm so excited! This will only be our 3rd vacation in the 8 years my husband and I have been together. The 1st time was our wedding/honeymoon in Las Vegas so I'm not sure that even counts! The 2nd time was our last vacation as a couple cruise...haha. Little did we know that I was already pregnant! Looking back I did feel a little queasy on the trip, but I thought it was due to the boat rocking and it could have been...who knows! Yes, 30, I'm turning 30! Who can believe that? Certainly not me. As a kid, 30 was something I never thought I'd get to. Surely I'd be dead by then, right? haha. In all actuality, it really is just a number, and I'm pretty okay with where I am in my life so maybe that's why it isn't a big deal? Sure, I'd like some things to be different. And yeah, I have my days where absolutely EVERYTHING is completely wrong (so irrational, I know). However as I'm approaching the big 3-0, I can't help but think I'm exactly where I need to be, doing exactly what I am doing. And how great is that? Now, remind me of this exact blog post when I'm complaining that everything is wrong, wrong, wrong. ;)<br /><br />This past weekend was Easter and was highlighted by Katelyn's very first Easter egg hunt. She loooved it, of course. She enjoyed picking up the eggs, putting them in her basket, and then throwing them all out of her basket. Haha! We had a great weekend spending time with family and the weather could not have been more perfect.<br /><br />That's my condensed update on the past couple of months. I'm sure I skipped a lot but it will have to wait until next time!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-49713461889374104902010-01-20T18:45:00.002-05:002010-01-20T19:54:09.800-05:00ReflectionI'm sitting here looking at my daughter who is turning ONE tomorrow. How is that even possible? I remember a year ago tonight being excited about meeting my daughter but so nervous about the c-section. This first year has been absolutely amazing. The goal was for me to be able to stay home with her for the first year. Check. It wasn't always easy, actually it was pretty difficult at times. There were lots of sacrifices (limited Starbucks, no DVR, only basic cable, no haircuts, and the list goes on), but in the end it was the best decision we ever made. I still struggle with finding my place. I feel like I should be working, but I know if I had a job I would feel like I need to be at home. It's a never ending cycle of mommy guilt ;)<br /><br />What can Katelyn do now?<br /><ul><li>Give you "five"!</li><li>Make "Indian" noises with her hand over her mouth - probably not the most PC thing to call it but what else would you call it?<br /></li><li>Takes at least 10 steps (probably more if I actually counted) all by her little self.</li><li>Tries to run after the dog but ends up falling on her face.</li><li>She is completely off of her bottles.</li><li>No more formula either - just whole milk.</li></ul>Since my last update, Katelyn had her first Thanksgiving and her first Christmas. She also had her first visit to see Santa. She held it together pretty well until she looked at him and realized the beard was a little too long and a little too white for it to belong to her daddy. Oh well. She did really well for her first time. And now she is about to celebrate her very first birthday. I have to admit when someone asks me about her party, I get a little choked up talking about it. Someone better have the box of tissues ready for when we sing "Happy Birthday." Gosh, I hope I can hold it together.<br /><br /> Ah, I miss my "baby", but I am excited for what the next year has in store for us. All the worrying during my pregnancy, all the appointments and tests, the dreaded c-section, and even the hassle of the blood clot - it was all worth it for this beautiful gift I was given.<br /><br />We hope to expand our family this year. We shall see how that goes. I'm trying not to get my hopes up in case we run into problems this time around. You never know with me lately with all my crazy medical issues that seem to pop up out of nowhere!<br /><br />I sometimes sit and think about what it would be like to have another child. I wonder does your heart just get bigger? It must. I can't imagine having two little persons to love. Ah, guess I will cross that bridge if we ever get there.<br /><br />I'll post some birthday pics as soon as I can.<br /><br />Until next time...Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-35959124997489877562009-12-08T09:20:00.005-05:002009-12-08T09:55:38.969-05:00i ♥ faces: Sweet DreamsThis week's theme @ <a href="http://iheartfaces.com/">i ♥ faces</a> is "Sweet Dreams." Having had my daughter in January of this year, I have many newborn sweet sleepy pictures, but I decided to do something a little different this time around.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/onesillygirl/Katelyn/DSC00947-1-1-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 573px; height: 624px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/onesillygirl/Katelyn/DSC00947-1-1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>She was fresh out of the bath and fell asleep in the chair. Oh how I miss her being this little already. I can't believe I am planning her very 1st birthday party. Where does the time go?<br /><br /><center>Be sure to check out the other "Sweet Dreams" photos for this week!</center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><img src="http://www.livinglocurto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/smallbutton.jpg" /></a></center>Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-36174617869384680842009-11-29T23:50:00.003-05:002009-11-30T00:03:57.700-05:00Photo Challenge - We ♥ Tooshies!This week's theme @ <a href="http://iheartfaces.com/">i ♥ faces</a> is "Tooshies." Who can resist a baby's tooshie? The only tough part about this week's theme is that it had to be a covered tooshie. I found this picture of Katelyn that I took a couple of weeks ago. Oh, how she loves to stand at that door. And she's at that age where getting her dressed ends in tears for everyone involved so the diaper cover was as far as we got. Check out that "rat-tail" she's been growing since before she was born. She's bringing the 80s back all on her own ;)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYX0aJaclbqQPh3tpQkqyj70l2nwMGzSbKVMazWPF198uKDS8tPv41cpqulpwin5LJO9JRQp3jDemq9EWx7hJgK4B6YcSE-fKG0vlOOIVKSaLaWHQ_LDdt5nrbRaF9ya048V7Omfdlbsyv/s1600/DSC07684.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYX0aJaclbqQPh3tpQkqyj70l2nwMGzSbKVMazWPF198uKDS8tPv41cpqulpwin5LJO9JRQp3jDemq9EWx7hJgK4B6YcSE-fKG0vlOOIVKSaLaWHQ_LDdt5nrbRaF9ya048V7Omfdlbsyv/s320/DSC07684.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409757266391522994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><center>Go check out the other cute tooshies this week!</center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><img src="http://www.livinglocurto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/smallbutton.jpg" /></a></center>Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-78067073913476926662009-11-24T22:20:00.003-05:002009-11-27T21:01:35.765-05:00Pumpkins, Photo Shoots, Tantrums, Oh My!Wow, how about an update? Katelyn turned 10 months this past weekend. She is no longer an infant and is moving right into toddler town.<br /><br />Here's a recap of the past month:<br /><ul><li>Katelyn had a great time carving pumpkins and dressing up for her FIRST Halloween.<br /></li><li>She made it into the top 20 of Central Florida's Most Huggable Baby Contest (like we needed a contest to know this...haha)</li><li>She claps up a storm and knows when to "pat it" when we sing "Pat-a-Cake"</li><li>She pulls up on anything and everything including the cat.</li><li>She says kitty when she sees the cat. It sounds more like "Keeeeee-tea"</li><li>She is finally saying Mama but still doesn't have a clue who the heck I am ;)</li><li>She will stand on her own for 15 seconds before she falls on her butt.</li><li>She only gives Mama kisses and not Dada. I secretly believe this is payback for Dada being so thrilled that she said "Dada" before "Mama." Oh, that karma. :)</li><li>She had her first real photo shoot for the contest mentioned above. She was quite the professional. The magazine comes out on 12/2! Mama will be getting many copies :)</li><li>She pushes her little Tonka push toy all around the house until she either runs into the wall or some other object.</li><li>She waves like a champ. She moves her little fingers up and down, and it's completely adorable.<br /></li><li>She waved at the jello the other day at the grocery store. Guess we need to work on that ;)</li><li>The tantrums have started early. She can easily turn on the waterworks when something is taken away from her. "No" is not her favorite word.</li><li>I'm still amazed everyday that I get to be her Mom. She makes me want to have 3 more. Okay, so maybe just one more.<br /></li></ul></left><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrp0hlv45pH6JGwzzGsUU7r1qwIblq3kBaxfnK2Ajmd0Gkxp75FTs9edjsmBN4cVXK0F6C-l4vgmIwnFyWM0zrPzFtjfO0a8Evji70_8_Kl375TZLvSmta6oBXojSa9ilW_HTKrZFH3h_S/s1600/DSC07063.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrp0hlv45pH6JGwzzGsUU7r1qwIblq3kBaxfnK2Ajmd0Gkxp75FTs9edjsmBN4cVXK0F6C-l4vgmIwnFyWM0zrPzFtjfO0a8Evji70_8_Kl375TZLvSmta6oBXojSa9ilW_HTKrZFH3h_S/s320/DSC07063.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408253500108522162" border="0" /></a><center>Katelyn @ 9 Months</center><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWcyu-NvdyXNZcOes4XfWP6HPC9hDRZc0HXJQWNRkGhBfOOi5iPM8GOQsBJlopACp62WfEu7Zlb5TG1uujHtyTanWk1mZl43YaKuts2d93aiNYyEFMegoSy8QVOaqvGNoghEOppufcV7n/s1600/DSC07836.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWcyu-NvdyXNZcOes4XfWP6HPC9hDRZc0HXJQWNRkGhBfOOi5iPM8GOQsBJlopACp62WfEu7Zlb5TG1uujHtyTanWk1mZl43YaKuts2d93aiNYyEFMegoSy8QVOaqvGNoghEOppufcV7n/s320/DSC07836.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408254489106612482" border="0" /></a><center> Example of tantrum. She's still pretty cute though :)</center>Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-71076334834276384402009-10-16T18:52:00.002-04:002009-10-22T19:22:31.300-04:00Please vote for Katelyn!Thanks for voting everyone! It looks like she is moving on to Round Two! YAYAYAYAY!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-91707879704940661542009-10-13T11:38:00.006-04:002009-10-13T11:55:34.653-04:00Photo Challenge - Excited!<center><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><img src="http://www.livinglocurto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/smallbutton.jpg"/></a></center><br /><br /><a href="http://iheartfaces.com"></a>This week's theme @ <a href="http://iheartfaces.com">i ♥ faces</a> is "Excited." I immediately thought of the following photo of Katelyn at her cousin's 4th birthday party. It was a princess themed event.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jB0GYrwGMtSyc9W8hqBdOuV3nSE_qn3mxwNjDG37kN6WPNfWc4tLak3gdILaGPLKs76-PEKOfSKdM4neWgvgFvUqKCrmCrAeBt2_kbdxXGZpUKjXzKx0jNV-_Fu_KdT-O3RPU-goBar1/s1600-h/DSC05418.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jB0GYrwGMtSyc9W8hqBdOuV3nSE_qn3mxwNjDG37kN6WPNfWc4tLak3gdILaGPLKs76-PEKOfSKdM4neWgvgFvUqKCrmCrAeBt2_kbdxXGZpUKjXzKx0jNV-_Fu_KdT-O3RPU-goBar1/s320/DSC05418.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392113089017194370" /></a>Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-22505225704485645092009-09-21T10:11:00.001-04:002009-09-24T14:19:31.120-04:008 Months Today!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5U0UfChEBOo85VDyiUPZQZWhsqS_F_ZHyvEXT3OYKZDNE2scd0kDH5ekh9qT7yr2NRTcBJSjeLsMQuN1pF_fktRL2Ai55ov-sCN1yE8-G3Ym8feQQfxZSV-uzr9fvornE2HHvx7bxg8U2/s1600-h/DSC05873.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5U0UfChEBOo85VDyiUPZQZWhsqS_F_ZHyvEXT3OYKZDNE2scd0kDH5ekh9qT7yr2NRTcBJSjeLsMQuN1pF_fktRL2Ai55ov-sCN1yE8-G3Ym8feQQfxZSV-uzr9fvornE2HHvx7bxg8U2/s320/DSC05873.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385038656170021842" /></a><br />My Katie-bear turned 8 months today. She is such a joy, and I am amazed by her sweetness. Ok, she isn't perfect but who is? That's the beauty of nature - it makes you forget those late nights when they will not stop crying. Besides who wants to read about that? It's so much more fun to talk about her cute giggle or the sweet way she snuggles into your neck. Ah, sometimes at night I don't want her to go to sleep because I just want to snuggle and admire her cuteness.<br /><br />People keep telling me what a great baby she is so I guess I must be doing something right. I am sure it has more to do with her than me. We got really lucky with her - and we know and appreciate it everyday.Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-23307592380711442492009-09-13T20:16:00.001-04:002009-09-15T20:47:20.364-04:00There's a First Time for Everything<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigeJuUGbGhDqZsc3TMyS2gqRTrz4uD7kO3UQAzbrvW0jXD3QoQwFBG6Ik1UudqX0qQMKTn3fBjuc32I-W7sAKm6ZBZ9IBVhJrbnAITh-7DPvo4YtMlgCSSlau8iCrvL30Fq4RIqBpcM_7j/s1600-h/DSC05785.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigeJuUGbGhDqZsc3TMyS2gqRTrz4uD7kO3UQAzbrvW0jXD3QoQwFBG6Ik1UudqX0qQMKTn3fBjuc32I-W7sAKm6ZBZ9IBVhJrbnAITh-7DPvo4YtMlgCSSlau8iCrvL30Fq4RIqBpcM_7j/s320/DSC05785.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381854178323712178" /></a><br />Katelyn went to the park for the first time today. It was just our community tot lot but it has baby swings, which aren't always so easy to come by. She absolutely L-O-V-E-D it! She didn't quit smiling the whole time we were there. We didn't stay for too long because it was hotter than hot, and I thought it was a good idea to dress the little one in jeans. Who knew it could be so hot @ 10:00 am? YUCK!<br /><br />I have officially failed at posting everyday. I am at least posting more often so that has to count for something, right? School is going okay. I basically have until December 15th to complete my assignments which is pretty cool. I get to work as far as ahead as I want. Not sure if I will be taking any classes in the Spring. I don't feel I am on the right path. I need to feel that going back to school is the right thing for me. However, something feels a little off. Why is life so difficult?<br /><br />Until next time...Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-13183212222560577662009-09-10T16:47:00.005-04:002009-09-12T20:13:12.271-04:00Happening too fast<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaokKqQK8Rtjk8FVNPPgI0iZVkFlKZQGDqAsM3gWoVO0LtVDDrVaOqB1CpV7dLfmoeYUd_TlZO9iXHgnMtHgI3iS-9a6yLiRbk7ryMj81VJ9Yo_ZmtGNyOjgPaOFrWr42XEuH8moo24Yhw/s1600-h/DSC05744.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaokKqQK8Rtjk8FVNPPgI0iZVkFlKZQGDqAsM3gWoVO0LtVDDrVaOqB1CpV7dLfmoeYUd_TlZO9iXHgnMtHgI3iS-9a6yLiRbk7ryMj81VJ9Yo_ZmtGNyOjgPaOFrWr42XEuH8moo24Yhw/s320/DSC05744.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380737660130614530" /></a><br />Everything is happening way too fast. I turn around and Katelyn is doing something new. She says Dada like a champ even though she doesn't really know what she is saying. Yes, that's what I tell myself so that I feel better. ;) She recently learned to clap which I find to be AAAA-mazing! I know, I'm THAT Mom! The mom that finds every little thing to be such an accomplishment. It is neat to see her watching us do things and try to do them too. Then when she finally "gets it" it is just the best feeling. :) Oh, now when I break out the camera to take pictures she tries to peek around the camera to look at me. AWW! It may be the cutest damn thing I have ever seen. Or if the laptop is between her and I she does the same thing. It really is sweet. And I officially have the baby fever. I sooo want another child. Not anytime soon or anything but definitely would like to add to the family in the next few years. <br /><br />Is it possible that perfection could be duplicated? One can only hope :)Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-54012345520922863112009-09-07T20:51:00.001-04:002009-09-09T20:29:20.962-04:00Happy? Labor Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_HImjmW9ci_fuAzU2VzaBEW9L63azaIvZRHdIwxqldG3nVsL7iYCnwJJ5qQp_TNaDeokDY4bXjg2pX0qrA0FZM-4a3Ortks1H9sOXzf_APC1jiDw1w1UQNjAh7_u_385A2qrbobMv0HK/s1600-h/IMG_0169.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_HImjmW9ci_fuAzU2VzaBEW9L63azaIvZRHdIwxqldG3nVsL7iYCnwJJ5qQp_TNaDeokDY4bXjg2pX0qrA0FZM-4a3Ortks1H9sOXzf_APC1jiDw1w1UQNjAh7_u_385A2qrbobMv0HK/s320/IMG_0169.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379620976390929154" /></a><br />Or is it Merry Labor Day? HA! I had hopes of getting to the gym but that didn't happen. I haven't been feeling well so working out has been a challenge. Lukas, Katelyn, my mom, and I went to lunch at my favorite place - Chilis! This marked Katelyn's first time sitting in a restaurant high chair! I think she enjoyed it much more than sitting in her silly old car seat. After lunch Katelyn went home for a nap, and my mom and I headed to Jo-Ann's to look around for materials to make Katelyn's Halloween costume. I spent a good 40 minutes wandering aimlessly up and down the aisles of Jo-Ann's picking up random things and putting them back on the shelf. It was fun, really. So in the end, I have decided to BUY Katelyn's costume this year. I know, I am a horrible mom! After it was all said and done, it was going to cost more to make it then to buy it and honestly, I was too overwhelmed. I am also too much of a perfectionist to just throw a costume together so the project was a disaster in the making. Perhaps, I will know how to sew by next Halloween. Yeah, probably not but it was a nice thought. Now that Halloween is settled, I need to start planning her 1st birthday party! I think I want to have it somewhere but have no idea where. Any ideas? Is it too cold to have it outside? Maybe. Dang, the next baby will be born in April!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-53309050717203251242009-09-06T18:56:00.000-04:002009-09-09T19:50:50.257-04:00The loveliness that is an extended weekend.Lukas took Friday off so we had a 4-day weekend and it was quite nice to have the extra help with the little monkey. We headed down to West Palm to see Luke's family on Friday. Katelyn did really well this time around with her naps and sleeping at night. We didn't even bother bringing the pack n play this time since she will NEVER sleep in it. So we skipped the middle man and just put her in bed with us and it worked out well aside from the numerous times I was hit in the head or she needed her binky. Katelyn had so much fun spending time with her Aunt Natalie, Aunt Stephanie, Uncle Dave, Me-Ma, and Grandpa. It is obvious how much she is loved. We headed home Saturday evening in hopes of getting some projects done around the house the next 2 days. Yeah, right! Oh well, guess there is always next weekend. Oh, we were almost home when we had a minor incident involving road rage and the Target parking lot. Oh, boys will be boys.Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-74426747507042384692009-09-01T20:46:00.005-04:002009-09-04T21:06:18.412-04:00The white flag is wavingOkay, I missed posting last night. I really am okay with that. Katelyn started getting a runny nose on Sunday night (as I posted about) and it just kept getting worse. To the point that she had a fever over 100 on Monday morning. I really wanted to wait it out and see how she did on Monday but thought maybe I should at least call the doctor. Well, I was fully expecting them to just tell me to give her some tylenol and watch her and to call back if she got worse. WRONG! The nurse said the magic words, "well, you might want to bring her in with everything going around...you know, swine flu." What the hell was I supposed to say to that? So off to the doctor we went. The nurse made it seem like I should bring her in, then the doctor is looking at me and his eyes are saying "Aw, first time mom." ARGH! To top it all off, Katelyn didn't even have a fever when we got there. I have heard that children will take every opportunity to make their parents look stupid and so it begins. I loved spending $25 on absolutely nothing! I know, I know, better to be safe than sorry. I should've just listened to my mommy instinct.<br /><br />The day went from bad to worse rather quickly. Daddy went to put Katelyn to bed and all I could hear upstairs was my poor baby screaming her head off. She was crying the "Mama, please help me. Something is wrong" cry. I wanted to cry too. The problem was that she was so completely stuffed up that she could no longer breathe through her nose. Not such a big deal but to a baby who loves to go to sleep with her binky it spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E. It was freaking her out that she couldn't breathe and all she wanted to do was go to sleep. So, I sat with her in the steamed up bathroom while Daddy went to get some Vick's Baby Rub. Amazing stuff! I wish I would have known, I could have had some on-hand for situations like this. <br /><br />The only positive to all this is that she has been taking 2 hour naps during the day. ah, I sometimes miss the newborn stage. I'm hoping this will get her on some type of napping schedule. Eh, I know, pipe dreams!<br /><br />Until next time...Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-5826670571948020862009-08-30T22:11:00.004-04:002009-08-30T22:29:14.453-04:00So it begins..Tomorrow starts another semester of college. Yeah, you heard me right, I'm going back to college because the tens of thousands that I am already paying back isn't nearly enough. I am thinking about becoming a nurse. I say "thinking" because...well, I'm not sure. I do feel like accounting isn't for me though. I knew it about halfway through my graduate program, but I'm not a quitter so I wasted more money just so I could say "I didn't quit." What? Yeah, don't try to figure me out. I originally wanted to be a nurse but fell into the accounting thing because I LOVE numbers and it seemed easy enough. Both are still true but wow, it is boooooring! I am only taking one class this semester just to feel things out. I hope to discover what I really want to do with my life. I may end up having to suck it up and stick with the accounting gig. We shall see. <br /><br />In other news, Katelyn is teething up a storm, and I noticed she started having a runny nose today. It's possible it is from the teething. Oh, I sure do hope so. With all the piggy flu craziness, I really would rather her avoid any sort of sickness. She seems to have a pretty awesome immune system since she has only had one cold in the 7 months she's been on the outside. Guess I'll see how she is tomorrow. My worst fear is that I won't know she is sick. Hopefully, that mommy intuition will let me know when it is something serious :)<br /><br />Night folks!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-8578436413890726482009-08-29T22:37:00.002-04:002009-08-30T18:12:04.037-04:00Day 4...I think.Gosh, this is only Day 4 of posting, and I am already struggling. I try to think of something throughout the day to write about but by the time I get the time I am either too tired or have nothing to write about.<br /><br />Nothing too eventful going on this weekend, and I like it! Today was spent doing the usual errands and grocery shopping. Now I am off to read some more of my book before I fall asleep.<br /><br />Night!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-72017263235619143662009-08-28T23:05:00.000-04:002009-08-29T07:25:45.164-04:00Then and NowI thought it might be fun to compare pictures of Katelyn when she was first born to now at 7 months. I recently came across the pictures that were taken in the hospital and couldn't believe just how MUCH my little baby had changed. Oh and apparently, I had a tanning bed in my belly.<br /><br />Here she is at 3 days old - her first "professional" photo. I apologize for the photo quality but I had to actually take a picture of the picture since I do not have a scanner: <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vOM6cTm4FMON3WARCCjGxi-AqNQDkdYvvnIhBv6OeZD3QpcOqmONE5McP0yvAUiT2JavLubuiP3Wu91IrUYK2Gvc_N4iLTQ0AIcdfCU5zSQ71MTTD2OJ9feuqy911pXMvk84OR9vUjnt/s1600-h/DSC05585.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vOM6cTm4FMON3WARCCjGxi-AqNQDkdYvvnIhBv6OeZD3QpcOqmONE5McP0yvAUiT2JavLubuiP3Wu91IrUYK2Gvc_N4iLTQ0AIcdfCU5zSQ71MTTD2OJ9feuqy911pXMvk84OR9vUjnt/s320/DSC05585.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375342366817696738" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />And here she is today - a diva in training. Oh, and pasty white just like her mom:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLpLHwJrIECPLVVZ57iwV50v-6u8o3H0Tt9xDgKZk2HF-v72aI5G9qsmvksCk3ITNIvsHjM1OH67wxNQNGKsgZOaD7Uk_6mmza7MypPXl3oX3d96J47EdVyUJJnK3ApzOjgyyXqdV7JCt/s1600-h/DSC05660.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLpLHwJrIECPLVVZ57iwV50v-6u8o3H0Tt9xDgKZk2HF-v72aI5G9qsmvksCk3ITNIvsHjM1OH67wxNQNGKsgZOaD7Uk_6mmza7MypPXl3oX3d96J47EdVyUJJnK3ApzOjgyyXqdV7JCt/s320/DSC05660.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375344372919813218" /></aStephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032611015516612288.post-43965784064345266192009-08-27T22:13:00.000-04:002009-08-28T07:33:54.652-04:00I almost forgot!Well, I did forget but with modern technology I can back date this entry. Is that cheating? Yeah, but I can't break the streak on Day 3. That would make me the biggest loser of all time. <br /><br />Not only is Katelyn getting her first tooth but there is another one coming in right next to it. She's been pretty fussy and sleep?? What's that? In another cruel twist that is life, I have discovered that babies, who have all the time in the world, refuse to sleep most often because they are afraid they will miss out on something. The cruel twist comes in because as we get older sleep is something that we covet and wish for and never get enough of because who has the time?. As children, we want to hurry and grow up and as adults we long for the carefree days of youth. Why can't we just live in the moment and BE HAPPY? People who can do this amaze me. I have my moments, but I often find myself looking into the past or trying to plan my future. I hardly ever just live in the present. We need to do all three, but life is all about balance. Too much of anything is never a good thing.<br /><br />Until tomorrow...Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618165262328345007noreply@blogger.com0