Stacie Rife Bailey's Bliss

Where the hell have I been?

WOW it has actually been so long since I blogged that I sign into Typepad to find out I have to learn it all over again..

Either the changes they have made are so drastic,, OR since becoming a mommy my brain has really acually turned to MUSH... I think the later is the actual..

 

Where do I begin? or RESTART.. I have felt so out of touch going thru the ONES TWOS and now coming up on the THREE's with my daughter.. that I feel it is time to start using my brain a little and acting instead of reacting..

Someone once told me when my daughter was a baby... "say goodbye to the first couple years of her life as far as yourself is concerned" my initial thought was YEAH WHATEVER... that is so outlandish... but NOW I KNOW... SHE COULDN'T OF BEEN MORE RIGHT ON THE MONEY...

I have focused these entire two years solely on her I have forgotten who I am and what I did... I used to blog everyday? NO WAY.. not me... I used to create things on a daily/weekly basis??? NO WAY not me... but YES that was me... and now I have to completely re-invent myself... what I had worked so hard for before has completely been erased.. matter of fact I am sure that I will be the only one reading this.... my readers have flown the coupe ....flew the coupe??..

Regardless.. I have to start somewhere... for the sake of my sanity I need to get my words and thoughts down SOMEWHERE...

Yes I have tried to actually journal with pen and paper.. but the minute I get my markers out.. the little is like "mommy I draw with your markers"...and I end up getting nothing down but a drawing animals from random to please that little princess.... which is such and oxy moron to me because when I first dreamt of having a little child from God... I couldn't imagine nothing cooler than journaling with my child... and now I only wish I could have a moment alone.... LOL

Don't get me wrong.. being a mother has been the most amazing experience I have ever had and I love my daughter more than words can say...

I just need to get back to having somewhat of an identity...somewhat of a release of this person I am now... AN OUTLET... 

So here I am POSTING AGAIN after years of poopy diapers.. I only hope I can stick to it and dedicate even a few minutes here..

If anyone is even reading this... thanks for your support... :)

Up to date

WHEW

I think I am "up to date" now!Well.... as far as the little is concerned :)

 

This picture was taken the other day! She LOVES her baths!!!!

We're back!

OMG...

I am so ashamed to say I haven't posted for so long and to my surprise a few people had pointed this out to me... honestly i thought no one really read my blog much!.

So... to get back in the swing of things.. here is some catch up....

The little is growing FAST and I am chasing her now... literally.... all day..... every day.....how common is this???? Since this is my first time around being a mommy,,I don't know if every child is this busy..???? But Audrey,, DOESN'T stop!

I cannot count how many times I have opened my computer to post and by the forces of nature, and windows vista (HATE IT).....something comes in between me and my posting.

My time is so limited to sit down with the computer..

My computer time is either when she naps,, which normally at this time I am trying to clean the house that my little Tasmanian devil has torn through or the mounds of laundry that seem to accumulate unbeknownst to me.. (how can there be so much laundry with a 2 footer?)

OR then there is when she goes to bed, but by this time my brain and body has checked out and all I can seem to do is brainless tv watching.

So I am going to post separately since I have so much catching up to do... so here are some pictures back from September...we went to the park a lot (only a block away from our house) and played in the backyard and lots of swimming!

                    This last picture Audrey was upset because her "sister" took her pink bear!

Pool time

Little loves the pool! We have been in it a lot this summer! The sunglasses are a good idea, but she will not keep them on. In the pictures she didnt realize she had rhem on her head or they would of been off in a heartbeat. She loves the water, pool time..... bath time...... she is a water girl! I NEED to get her into swim classes! Last night at bath time was the first time she cried when she had to get out! Today is supposed to be another 90+ degree day so I'm sure we'll be in the pool again! She has the most adorable swimsuit......but why even bother???

New Games

Well the girls have started playing a new game. Its called keep away with the golf ball! They are just so funny to watch! They literally pass it back and forth and then they both tease each other! So CUTE!

growing up

My blog used to be a place where I would show my latest creations. (art wise) but since the little bitsy keeps me so busy there is no time for creating. So I have surrendered to the fact that the blog is still for my latest creations, but now being baby. At least until I get some free time. She will be eight months tomorrow! WOW I cant even believe it! Its hard to believe she is almost as old as I was pregnant! (Still havent got rid of the baby weight yet mind you-but I am sure I will soon chasing after her!) My time flies when you're having fun!!!!

The Baby bird gives the bird?

Audrey at 5 weeks old...

24 seconds into the video.... take a close look!

I PROMISE I didn't teach her this!

Too long...since I've blogged

OH my.. it has been way too long since I have posted!

Everytime I turn the computer on to blog... by the time I get to it.. the computer has shut itself off, and then I get sidetracked... the story of my life right now.. always side tracked... don't seem to get anything done...

but the one thing I am getting done I suppose is baby is always fed,clean,and entertained :) so that in itself I suppose is an accomplishment :)

time has flown by....... Audrey is 4 months old now and changing every day. Everyone told me time would fly and boy were they right! Every day it seems she is doing something new,,, and her looks seem to change by the minute!

I have less than 2 weeks before I have to go back to work and I am nervous about that.. but luckily DH is off the first 2 weeks so she'll be well taken care of.

We had our first professional photo sitting.. well.. a while ago.. she was 2 1/2 months when we took them and looks completely different now but since it's been so long since I have posted I will post them now.. or a few of them. I can't wait to get ones taken of her now!

These pictures definitely tell her story.. she's always got something in her mouth. Usually her dress like the second one.

I did get some impromptu pictures with me in them... . Wasn't to fond of the idea at first.. but now I am glad I did.. as you can't get the time back!

Kind of cool though.. the dress she is wearing in these photos is an antique.. from the late 1800's. It wasn't the best choice in colors.. but it is kind of sweet.

Well.. this is all I have time for right now.. Little one is sleeping and I best be getting my rest as tomorrow will be a full day! :)

I need to get better about posting.... and even better... I need to get back to some ART! I am starving for some art time..... Does anyone know how other mothers manage to get art time in????? PLEASE????? ESPECIALLY when their babies don't nap???????????? Any tips on how to get a baby to nap would be good too!

Lisa---- (my cousin).... if you're reading this... the EASY isn't working... HELP! (Eat,Activity,Sleep, You time)

Home with the little

I am so fortunate to be able to spend this time with the little. She is growing so fast and I am fortunate enough to see every minute of her growth. I am on maternity leave until March.

I can't even imagine having to put her in daycare right now. The thought of it freaks me out! I just thank my lucky stars she doesn't have to be in a daycare now! How long does a little baby go at a daycare with a wet diaper? I am sure it depends on the daycare, but from most of them I've seen there are only a few adults to several kids and with that kind of ratio.... its logical they just wouldn't get the attention they would need. Not to mention the cost of daycare for a baby! May as well get your own nanny for that price!

I've never considered myself an entertainer, but I am now! I get to entertain the little all day!I have done more dancing in the last few months than I ever have and I now speak a totally different language....... that I dont even understand! I have discovered just how many different noises I can make and I now humm ALL the tunes to the toys she has.... I find myself humming them EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT ON...  HA! :) It seems so funny how much a baby can make you act just totally goofy!

As I write this, the little bird is draped over my shoulder and I don't have the heart to put her in her crib. Selfish? Yeah maybe.. but time goes so fast and I am sure before too long she wont BE ABLE to be draped over my shoulder. She is just so warm,cuddley, and sweet!

To close this post... I need to share some pictures I took of her the other day. I take so many pictures.. but only a select few turn out really good. I think these are my most favorite I have taken so far!

Time flies

WOW... I can't believe how fast time is flying by... Christmas and New years... gone by...

and I can't believe it's been so long since I have updated my blog...It seems every time I go to write a post... the phone rings.. the Babe is in need... the pup wants to play.. piles of laundry...bottles to make....thank u cards to write.. (which I still have so many)....and so on...

yes... I speak the life of a new mother... :) perfectly okay though... I still feel very blessed even on the days when the Babe is a bit cranky!

She is 2 1/2 months now which is just so surreal! Everyone was right... the time flies!

She is now pushing 11 lbs (such a far stretch from her 6 lb birth weight!) She changes everyday... she is now rolling over (1 way) smiling.. ALL THE TIME.... laughing.... holding her hands...wanting to bring most everything to her mouth...OH..and knowing that she likes to be held a lot (possibly My Bad..??)

Hard to believe just over 2 months ago she was still in my tum tum!

Here are a few recent pictures of the little!

On another note... I am TRYING my hardest to create some new artwork.. but finding the time is SO hard!... I have been working on the same little project for I think the past month now... but hopefully it will get a little better.. I have been able to bring the little downstairs with me at times and it has worked out pretty well.. Although I find myself talking and playing with her more than doing any artwork..

All in due time!