Happy Valentine's Day!

Have you been in reach?

Stacy-Ann over at Weather Anchor Mama wrote a post the other day about reaching your breaking point with your child/ren, find the link below. I was going to do a similar post last week, but wasn't sure how people would react, but after reading Stacy-Ann's post, she has a good point that people need to get in on this.

Weather Anchor Mama: Breaking Point

I was telling a friend last week that I can totally see how parents can hurt their children. If they don't have anybody there to relieve them when they just don't know what to do anymore. When Aryana was little, between the time she was born to 3 months, she cried on and off all day, everyday. When I was on leave, there were days when my husband had to come home, because I would just be sitting here crying right along with her. There comes a time when you just can't take anymore and you don't know what else to do to help the baby. For me, my husband would leave work right away if he knew we were having a bad day, to come help. There are people that don't have any family around or friends that just don't have anybody to help, or they are afraid to ask, because they may think they are a bad parent for not being able to care for their child. You hear in the news that a parent shook their child, or somehow hurt their child, and I know everybody's first reaction is usually, I don't understand how a parent can do that to their child, I know, I was one of those people, but now, I can at least think twice, that maybe, they just needed some help, and nobody was there for them. Obviously not all cases are like that, some people are plain crazy. Of course, I would never hurt Aryana in anyway, but I don't think any parent can say that they have never reached their limit and they just need somebody to step in and help out.

I love Aryana so much, and have to say, that I never thought we were going to get out of the stage of constant crying, but now, she is the happiest baby ever! People would always tell us, that after 3 months, it would get better. My husband and I would always look at each other and say, sure, but I feel like there was like a light switch the week she turned 3 months that came on, and she really was so different! Its funny, other parents don't usually tell you this stuff before you have a baby, but I really think that we should share ALL of our experiences, not just the happy ones, just in case there is someone out there going thru or may eventually go thru something similar. I know, when I was in the thick of it, I would always think to myself, I see all these happy and content babies, why isn't Aryana like that, and think that she just wasn't happy. I would ask myself that a couple times a week. I don't have any family around where I live, so I would call my family crying, and tell them, that Aryana isn't happy and I don't know what is wrong with her, that I thought I was a bad Mommy. I know I still have a lot more to experience, her crying is going to be nothing compared to what is to come, but just wanted to share a little of what we went thru, just in case.

Alright, after all this seriousness, have to share a pic of my happy girl!

Crazy Hair

I know Aryana is still a baby, but I really do not know what to do with her hair, it is seriously ALL OVER THE PLACE! It sticks up everywhere, it has some random curls and parts in the back are way longer than others. The hair in the front is getting pretty long and almost in her eyes! My husband is asking me all the time what I'm going to do about her hair and truthfully I have no idea. Maybe I need to start by getting some better shampoo so it doesn't look so dry and frizzy. Truthfully I want to just buzz it off and let it grow back. Her hair is falling out like crazy right now anyways. I could try some clips, but just don't think she will leave them in her hair. My MIL says she loves her hair like that, and I guess its cute for a baby, so maybe I'm worrying too much about it? So, Mama's, I need some advice! Here are a few pics of what her hair looks like on the regular. Tried to get a few diff angles.

Swimming with Daddy

My husband swam in middle school, high school and college. Once or twice a week he teaches swim classes at our local swim school because he enjoys it. I couldn't wait for Aryana to start swimming! She just started her first class 2 weeks ago, and she is having so much fun! At first I was a little nervous about going and watching because after I get home from work she does not want me to walk away from her. If my husband grabs her she will whine until I grab her, but she has been doing so great! We asked the other baby at her daycare to join as well, and the first night it was so cute when they saw each other they both got excited and starting flapping their arms and jabbering! I wanted this to be a Daddy and Aryana thing, but I will probably get in the water a couple times. Here are a couple pictures of her first two classes.

Long Time No Talk

WOW, I can't believe I have gone this long without blogging!! Aryana is getting so big and SO much fun! She has about 4 teeth already. She is crawling and pulling up on everything!
Between work and the holidays I have been so busy! When I get home from work all I want to do is spend time with Aryana before she goes to bed!
We went back to our hometown for Christmas, and I can't tell you how many times we heard what a happy baby Aryana is! She is always smiling! Lately she has been babbling non-stop, and so loud! Its funny. Well let me post her 6 month pictures we got done professionally and some Christmas pictures.

Pop goes the what?!

Aryana's first tooth popped thru last week! Is that supposed to be exciting? I have mixed emotions about this. On one hand, its like, your baby hit that next "milestone" how exciting, but, on the other hand, they are in pain, and it's not fun. It's hard to get excited when your kid is in pain, plus, that just means she is growing up so fast!! The last week or so has been rough with sleeping, and I know it's just the beginning! Whats weird is that the first tooth didn't really seem to bother her, but I think the second one is coming in and is really bothering her.

What did you ladies use to help with teething? We bought Oraj.el, but I decided not to use it because I read somewhere it could numb the back of their throat. I bought Hy.lands Teething tablets, been using those the last two nights, plus some Tylenol, and not sure if it helps or not. Any other ideas!?

Silpada Jewelry

Alright ladies, I am throwing a Silpada party, if anybody is interested in buying some jewelry let me know! With Christmas right around the corner thought it would be great timing to do some shopping!

Here is the website to look at the catalog.

www.mysilpada.com/lacresha.maynor