I would just like to start by saying that every morning is not a good mom morning. For me anyway. Lots of times we wake up cranky, eat eggo's (at least whole weat!), don't nap, run errands. Or work. Or haul off to the gym. Lots of mornings are mediocre mom mornings, or once in a while, bad mom mornings. =( Not this one. This was a good mom morning, the kind of morning that makes it worth it, that "I must be doing something right" kind of morning.
Max woke up happy as can be. We got up and Max had a fantastic time scooting around on his little John Deer and babbling at the top of his lungs. His antics are like nothing else. Mom and Nana (who was on the phone) got a good laugh listening to his squeals. I started making breakfast, and as soon as Max saw the bananas, he let me know he was READY to eat! He ate an entire big bowl full of organic oatmeal, made with organic soy milk, sweetened with half a banana and a couple strawberries. He love it! So did I. I always feel good when he eats a delicious nutritious meal- especially an organic one! After breakfast, we had dancing time. It's our favorite little activity, and I have been trying to make an effort to do it more often. We dance around like crazy people to great songs, like the classic "good morning" by Gene Kelly, or "I've got rhythm" (also Gene Kelly). Max laughs and smiles as we bounce around the room with our music blasting. The windows are always all open, so I am sure the neighbors think we're nuts. Toward the end of dancing time, Max started to get all tired and snuggley. I love it when he's like that. He decided he wasn't quite ready for a nap however, so we cuddled up, read a book, nursed, and then put him in his crib, where he is still sleeping peacefully. It has been a perfect morning! I wish they could all be like this.
If anyone is interested, here is our good mom morning playlist:
Good Morning- Debbie Renolds, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor
Free Little Bird- Lisa Loeb
I got Rhythm- Gene Kelly & MGM Children's Choir
Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Under the Bamboo Tree- Judy Garland & Margaret O'Brien
Sounds like a delicious breakfast to me! Yum! I've totally been on this oatmeal kick myself. Your pictures all look so good Jess, I am going to have to use you in the future! It was fun seeing you guys that last weekend, come back again soon!
ReplyDeleteway to go jessica! you are a good mom! and i love the picts of max eating noodles.
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ReplyDeleteYes the 3rd will work for sure, my sister is coming down to do Reese's hair and her day off is mon! :) If everything goes smooth with the delivery wich it will I am sure then lets plan on mon. Morning or mid afternoon would probably be best. Just let me know! And I know I should go get a massage, :)
Jess how do you do your blog title w/ that cute pic of Max???
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ReplyDeleteFirst off...I hate your guts for getting that camera. I would LOVE it to death. I eyed it over in a camera store a few weeks ago. Jarom surprised me with a canon...what a sweetie. I like it...I'm not or never will be as talented as you! I do however have some questions if you don't mind. Well...my HUSBAND actually wants to know how in the freak you get Max's eyes to look the way they do. Some pics they are BRIGHT blue and shiny? My second question is do you always take his picture in front of a white backdrop...or how do always get the background white? I know these questions will show you just how un-camera-educated I really am...but PLEASE we are dying to know. What are these "actions" for photoshop I have been reading about? I just got a photoshop suite package (cs3) or something...no idea how to use it. Any recommendations? Maybe a good "how to" book.
Thanks Kris
p.s. I hate you for your adorbale, darling, colorful and just perfect header too!
ReplyDeletehey! i sent you an email. i just havn't heard back from you so i don't know if you got it! It was about taking pictures of us for easter. let me know if your available, what times, and your prices.
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-cassie
I LOVE good mommy moments where you actually feel like this job of ours is a breeze and that we are SO good at it! Ha Ha! Here's to more good mommy moments when/wherever they may be!
ReplyDeletep.s THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I have to admit though...you are really underestimating my camera stupidity. I spent the entire night reading about putting my camera on the P or AV setting. It will be a while before I figure any of this out! I appreciate your help though. I will work on conquering these few things....and I'm sure will have TONS of questions to come.
ReplyDeleteOh-do you have an orange wall in your house too? How in the world did you cut max out and out him on the bright of a color? I found this tool in PS that will let me cute jaxson out...but it always looks like I did...instead of so natural!
we had our own little dance party today too:) Usually my kiddos just laugh at me but today they both were totally into it:) Nothin' like good tunes and happy babies:)
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