Back to School

Yesterday I went back to school - or at least for a couple of hours. It was the teachers first day back and there was a PTA luncheon. I was invited to attend and to bring Aidan to show everyone. I dressed him in his "preppy" outfit. Check out the wing tip shoes. He was the hit of the day! I don't think I held him the entire time I was there as everyone wanted a turn holding him. Everyone had to stand up and introduce themselves and tell what they teach. When it came to me I stood up, introduced myself and said " just visiting".

It was a bittersweet day as I met "my replacement". It will be a little sad not seeing my students on a daily basis ( we plan to visit often). The new teacher seems very nice and I trust that "my kids" will be in good hands! Everyone is so great at Oso Grande and I have to say that I belonged to a "kick butt team!" However, I am ecstatic and feel very privileged to be staying home with Aidan. Mommy said I had to dress up for her friends. Don't I look handsome!

In case you can't read my binky it says "my mom rocks". I think she is pretty cool!

Check out my shoes.

This was sent to me from my mother in law - Helen. Very cute I thought.

Pool Day

It occurred to me that I did not have to stay in the house all day with Mr.Aidan Kai. Today I decided to venture out to the pool with him. Of course he stayed in the shade the entire time but he enjoyed the sunshine and fresh air. Andre came over to do some work with Clinton and brought his kids and his nanny. Josephine also came to do some work with Clinton and brought her son Asha. We all ventured out to the pool and had a very relaxing day.
Mr. A.K. kickin back in his Moses basket.

Jenya holding Aidan. She just loves him. I think her parents are going to have to have another baby soon!

Close up of A.K.

Self portrait of Joseph and me. Now I know why Clinton sings the song " Baby's got Bug Eyes" everytime he is around me and I am wearing my glasses.

The beautiful Miss Jenya

I caught Asha offguard. He had covered his entire body in bubbles from the hot tub.

Marjorie and Joseph looking in on Aidan. Marjorie is from Brazil and has a very cool accent. I think she likes America.

This is a tshirt that Aidans grandma from Austalia sent him from Philip Island. I think he looks like a super cute "surfer dude" in his shirt and trunks.

Catchin some rays.

I had to throw this one in of Annabelle just because she is so darn cute. Clinton and I were laying on the couch the other night. I looked down and this is how I found Annabelle. She is halfway between the cushions and has a blanket on her head. That is my leg in the background. She was happy as a clam in that position!

Aidan's new digs

Aidan officially has a new place of residence. Our bedroom! Our bedroom is not on the same floor as his and I could not stand the thought of him being so far away soooo.... we have moved all of his belongings to our bedroom. It is a little cramped but I am much happier now. He has been sleeping in his bassinet until this point. He often is restless when he sleeps so I thought he would sleep better in his crib. So here are some photos of his new digs! Aidan's crib is now at the foot of our bed.

His changing table/ dresser with his wall hanging ( comforter) above.

I made this at Aidan's welcome home party. I had my favorite photo converted to black and white and blown up to 8 x10. The guests then signed the mat around it. It is one of my favorite keepsakes!

A.K.'s pals hanging out! His dad got the cheetah when he was in Africa last week.

A.K. chillin in his crib! His new favorite past time is looking at his pirate mobile.

More pics from the party

We finally downloaded the pictures from last weeks party. Unfortunately I was not able to get that many shots, but here are a few I did get.


Mama and Aidan Kai

Mama, Nana, and Aidan Kai

This is Aidan's cupcake cake. It says "welcome Aidan Kai"

Opening up gifts.

We also painted onesies ( the kids especially loved this). Here are a few of the masterpieces.

Mateo chowing down.

Danielle and her " there is no try" onesie.

Our friends Jenni and Joe

Joseph having fun!

Joseph's big sis Jenya and Clinton goofing off.


Our friend Gloria got Aidan this HUGE dog. Annabelle did not know quite what to think of it!

Motherhood

I can not believe how long it has been since I last posted. One thing about being a parent is that it makes the days fly by! I am really enjoying motherhood. I am finding that it is a lot like life in general with many ups and downs. There are sleepless nights but no matter how little sleep I get, it is all worth it in the morning when Aidan stares up at me and smiles. He still sometimes has tummy aches at night and I joke with Clinton that it is like gremlins have possessed his body. However, in the morning he is always such a happy baby.

We had a small welcome home party for Aidan last Sunday. I do not know what I was thinking planning a party with a newborn. I did not even get to invite some of the people I wanted to invite ( sorry if you were one of the ones without an invitation)I found myself very stressed out last Sunday, but thanks to a few helpful people everything worked out great. Everyone had a great time and at the end of the day it was all worth it. The downside is that I didn't get to take many pictures because I was so busy. However, thanks to a friend I was able to get a few. The pics posted are from his party. I still haven't downloaded the few pictures I was able to get with my camera but will post them soon.

Aidan was circumcised on Tuesday. Poor little guy! This is something that I do not care to witness again! He screamed and cried his little head off. He was in pain for a couple of days, so I just kept giving him Tylenol. He is healing well and back to himself now.

My mom left on Tuesday. I really miss her. We have had people in and out of the house
and today was really the first day with just the three of us. It was a great day! We went to Laguna Beach. We had brunch and then Clinton played basketball as Aidan, Annabelle, and myself strolled around the beach. It was a little cumbersome with Aidan and a "headstrong" puppy. I ended up carrying Annabelle part of the time, just because she is used to beach time being "her time" and I usually let her go wherever she wants to go. She now has to learn that we go wherever mama wants to go!

Annabelle is slowly adjusting to Aidan being around. She is learning that she no longer rules the roost and (gasp) she is actually a dog. Her jealousy shows up in the form of " puppy pitty parties". There are days that she does not get to go outside to use the bathroom until the evenings because she refuses to go outside unless mom and dad are there. She will soon learn that when I say it is time to go for a walk that it is time to go regardless of who is walking her. Even though she is a little jealous of Aidan she is still protective of him. She often looks in on him when he is in his Moses basket. She is wherever Aidan and I are at the time - even if it means moving from the bed to the rocking chair many times a night.

Clinton and I are looking at the possibility of moving to San Diego soon. He has close to 40 courses scheduled there between now and next March. We have many lifetime members ( and friends) in San Diego. Logistically it makes sense. Even though I hate the thought of leaving Newport, we could have a large house for what we are paying to live here. I know that it would only be for a couple of years and then we would move back to Newport. I love it here - it is my "happy" place.

I am excited that Clintons mother is coming to visit soon! She will be here for 6 weeks. We have plans to go to the Doctor Phil show. She will be leaving late October. In November Clinton will be in England and Australia for awhile speaking at various events ( I can't wait until Aidan is able to get his passport and we are able to travel as a family!).I am considering going to visit my mom and some friends on the East Coast.

It is 2:30 A.M. ( but the easiest time for me to blog) and I feel like I am rambling. I will go now and hopefully post again soon.

Finally some new pics!