Random Thoughts

1. We've got a little chatter box in our house now. Yes, miss A repeats everything she hears. She tells me how her day went, who she played with at daycare, if she is wearing her big girl underwear, if she pooped today, and so on. All of her stories are told in a very artistic tone, with a lot of acclamation points and articulation. She is my little Hollywood star.

 2. Some words are not meant to be repeated. F**K. I don't remember saying it in front of her, but I could've slipped when something didn't go my way. We were getting inside the house and miss A dropped something. She said f**k and picked up her item. The hubs and I looked at each other in shock. I asked him if he heard what I heard. But before he had a chance to reply, my little lady repeated the word 3 more times - f**k, f***k, f**k.

3. The husband called me paranoid and I totally deserve it. After watching the news and reading some articles online, I can't help but get paranoid about something happening to my family. Random questions pop into my head and I just can't help it. What if someone gets into our house? How can I protect miss A? Will I have my phone to call police? Car accident? Earthquake? Lunatics walking on the streets? Maybe I should stop watching/listening to the news for some time...

 4. The husband and I went out last Saturday to celebrate our friend's birthday. He had his bday at the new restaurant. It was nice to get out of the house, dress in nice clothes (although I wasn't a big fan of my outfit), socialize with friends, and have two three glasses of wine. And did I mentioned dancing? Becase we totally did! Fun times!

5. I think I have a shopping obsession. Online shopping that is. Since I don't have time to go to the store, I tend to buy things online. My cubicle last week was covered in boxes. From toilet paper to shoes...you name it. In fact, I have 4 pairs of shoes in my shoppincg cart right now that I've been thinking of getting...Every time I think I've done enough damage to my bank account, I see something else on sale I want to get.

6. I need to get a haircut. I've been calling my usual hair dresserer but she is not picking up the phone. I've read reviews on yelp but I am afraid to experiment with new people. Last time I did that, I came home crying because he cut my bangs way too short!

7. I've been thinking of doing laser hair removal again. I did it before miss A was born and let's just say some areas of my body NEED to be treated.

Flashback

As I grabbed my purse, car keys, cell phone, and company checks, I totally forgot to use the restroom. I've parked at the mall where I usually deposit company checks and decided I couldn't hold it anymore. I turned around and went straight to the lady's room. And there, as I locked the door and looked around the dirty "white" walls, I remembered that almost three years ago, I was in the said restroom confirming my BFP by peeing on a digital test that I got next door to Walgreen's and just couldn't wait to pee on. Sorry for TMI but it is my blog and I can totally write what I want :)
I remember all kind of feelings rushing through by body - fear, excitement, anticipation... I remember walking back to work and looking back at the magical word PREGNANT and I just couldn't stop smiling. I didn't care if people on the street thought I was crazy. I was happy. It was one of the most memorable days in my life.

I am emotional and depressed right now.

Lately, I've been hearing a lot of phrases like "_____ person is in the hospital", "_____ person has a life threatening sickness", and "_____ person passed away".
As I type this blog, husband's grandfather is in the hospital and will most likely stay there. At this point the doctors can't really do anything. Mind you he is 102. I realize not a lot of people are fortunate to live that many years. But I can't help to get sad. I've known this person for over 8 years. I've seen this person on every family occasion. I've witnessed this person get old.

Lately, some of our friends and acquaintances have lost loved ones. It breaks my heart and always brings tears to my eyes. I don't know...I just don't want to even think about going through something like that. I am crying now... and don't even want to type my thoughts because it creeps me out.

Thursday Random Thoughts

1. Why do I offer and why do people get advantage.
I've asked my brother last week if they needed help with my niece's 1st bday party. They've ordered catering but asked my mom and myself to cook some stuff as well.
Bro: "So, can you make xachapuri (piroshki with cheese) for the party?"
Me: "Sure. How many?"
Bro: "100"
Me: giggling "That is not funny. Really, how many do you need?"
Bro: "I was not kidding"
I thought a whole of 2 minutes, did the calculation, and replied back saying that I won't be able to make that many. It'll take me 4-5 hours to make 100 pieces. Plus, having a toddler who needs to eat, play, and constantly be entertained.... no way jose.

2. Why do I do this to myself?
I started reading blogs that I follow and sometimes I click on other blogs just to see. I start reading about the pregancy difficulties, terrifying birth stories, children born with special conditions. I freak myself out. I know we don't live in a perfect world and we all have difficulties in life, but every time I read those stories it terrifies me, freaks the shit out of me, and makes me depressed and sorry for those people. And to be honest, I am afraid of those things happening to me. And after those sad thoughts, I don't know if I want to go through another pregnancy.

3. Why is it still dark outside at 5pm?
I am so tired of winter time. Even though it is not cold in Bay Area, it is dark after I get off work and pick up miss A from daycare. We can't go to a playground, park, or to the lake to feed the birds. We usually go home and miss A needs to be entertained. A few hours of being home, my house looks like a tornado just went through it.

4. We've been invited to a bday party. I have a few options - check my closet for an outfit or go shopping. I think like any other girl I'll choose the shopping.

5. As I mentioned earlier, it is my niece's 1st bday party this Sunday. I just looked at the evite list and my "dearest" cousin replied that he is coming. Never mind, that he hasn't yet met miss A and she turned two already. Don't even get me started. At this point, I don't even know how to act around him and his family.

6. I want a clean house. How do I get it? We've hired a cleaning lady and she's been at our house twice already. But I don't feel like it is clean. I feel the urge to clean two days after they come.

7. I want a wife. Yes, a wife who'll be doing things for me, care for me, cook dinner for me, pick up after me, do laundry for me, and so on. I would love to have a full time wife (or assistant). Wouldn't life be easier?

8. I've got work to do but I am soooooo unmotivated.

9. Miss A gets bored with her ToyRUs at home and I am running out of ideas how to entertain her. We usually color, watch cartoons, play with stickers, read books. Lately, her obsession has been a Toy Story puzzle that I picked up at Walgreens for $0.14 cents after Christmas. Who needs expensive toys when you've got super cheap puzzles? She puts it together in 4-5 minutes and then takes the pieces out, rinse and repeat 10 more times.

10. I keep reminding myself to sink in every minute of life and people around. I keep telling myself to be optimistic. It is definitely an area I need to work on. I need to find my happy place.

Thursday Random Thoughts

I've read a few blogs where people just list random thoughts on Thursday and I kind of like the idea, especially since I can't commit to post regularly and have quite a few thoughts currently on my mind.

1. I am emotionally, mentally, and a bit physically tired. The husband has been diagnosed with TOS a few months back. His hands would go numb at night and would hurt when he would lift heavy stuff. After countless amount of doctor's appointments and spending a few grand of $$$, they were finally able to tell he has TOS. I am not going to go into details about it but basically he can't lift heavy items (ex: our daughter, grocery bags, garbage, and so on). He basically can't do anything around the house and pretty much everything falls on me. I am not really complaining. I want him to get better but don't really know how long it'll take. The docs say if he'll continue the physical therapy, doing exercises at home, and acupuncture then it can take up to a year...

2. I am tired...I don't know if I am strong enough...It is definitely feels like a test for me, for him, and for our relationship.

3. Miss A is my little miracle that keeps me going. She is charming, caring, sympathetic, and is turning into such a cute little lady.

4. My BIL and SIL welcomed their second boy on 12/12/11. It is so nice to see their family grow. We know have 2 nephews and one niece.

5. I've been having thoughts about having a second child. I definitely want to have another one but at this point in life, I don't really know if it'll be possible (see #1). If the husband won't get better, then my dreams of having 2 or 3 kids and moving into a bigger house will stay as dreams only and will never turn into reality.

6. This probably should be part of #5 but when I see a pregnant women I get mixed feelings. I am not really a big fan of the whole 9 month pregnancy, 4 months of throwing up, waking up at night to pee multiple times, and the constant worry about the baby inside being healthy. But... but I do love seeing babies born, family growing from three to four, seeing pictures of brother and sisters playing together, and so on. I really hope we'll get a chance to become parents again. Maybe if I'll really believe in it then it'll happen.

7. I can't wrap my head around that it is 2012. Wow... days, weeks, months turn into a year and before I realize that year is gone.

8. I should probably start looking for another job. I am glad to have a job but I don't feel motivated or challenged. Some days would fly by but I can count those days on my fingers on one hand.

9. I really hope my Mom will find a job. She has been unemployed for almost two years. She helped us out and watched miss A after I returned to work and now has been really looking for a job for the last 5 months. It is making her depressed and worried and I don't like seeing her like that.

10. I wish I would have a magical wand to make every one's (well, almost every one's) problems disappear.

Well, there you have it - my random thoughts for today.

2 Years Stats

Weight - 28 lbs (around 75%)
Height - 34 inch (around 75%)

Miss A got one flu shot this time and now that she is older and understands more, all the way to the house I heard her sobbing and saying "bol'" in Russian, meaning it hurts.

2 Years Old!

Our baby girl turned two years old today! That is just crazy... I kept repeating this over and over to myself in my head but it is still crazy to think that we have a toddler in the house. I thought her turning one was special and the birthdays after that would be just full of fun and no tears from this mama. Boy, was I wrong. I am still teary. In fact, my eyes are all watery right now as I sit and type this blog.

My darling, birthday girl!

I can't believe it is been another year. Another amazing year full of new accomplishments, laughs, tears, giggles, and fun times. You've become such an amazing little person already.

You are patient, clever, and strive to do your best at everything you put your hands (or feet) on. You'll do things 10, 20, 30 times until you get them right.

Your favorite activity is to turn the music on and dance and jump around the house. You don't let me just sit around and enjoy the view. I need to be right there on the floor (without slippers) with you.

You love your gymnastics class. You've become quite a master at climbing, jumping, stretching and rolling. It is been three months since we've signed you up and you are already ahead of the older kids, who've been going there for a year. Keep it up, my little champ!

You are carrying and sympathetic. If you see someone in pain, you'll walk up and give a hug.

You love your grandpa. Whenever you see him, your face lights up and you have the biggest smile. You start jumping and yelling "Dede". He loves hearing you call him "dede" because right when you started "talking" and calling everyone by their name, you skipped grandpa for some reason. You would just point at him.

You are full time in daycare and you seem to like it. I am not going to lie, it was a bit hard to have strangers watch after you all day long. But we did it! I stopped worrying and trusted your teachers. You stopped crying after the first week and seem to like it now.

You love attention! Who doesn't??? All eyes and ears must be on you, especially if you are being cute and silly.

You are quite charming. Relatives, friends, and strangers always make a comment how lady like you are already.

You are doing OK with potty training. You always ask to go potty for #2 and we'll have to work on #1.

Your vocabulary is increasing every day and it is so much fun to hear you express yourself. You've started finally linking 2-3 words together and creating sentences.
You still don't talk that much, but I am sure our ears will be hurting in a few months or so.

You love to watch cartoons with daddy before going to sleep. You'll sit on his laps and I leave you two alone for 5-10 minutes. It melts my heart to see him hugging you and you having your arms around his. You have no idea how alike you are at that moment when you both so intensely stare at TV.

You make the cutest sounds - "Aaaah" and "Uummmm". For example, I tell you to put a sweater on before a jacket and you say "Ahhh". I say you can have a candy after diner and you say "Aahh". It is like a realization that you forgot and I just reminded you. I asked you yesterday where daddy was and you go "Ummm" (lifting your head up and thinking). These sounds make me laugh all the time.


You are just amazing, wonderful, and loving little kid. I can't believe I've been so lucky to have you in my life. I wish for you to always stay healthy (this is the most important part). I wish you life full of happiness and success. I wish for you to have as many close friends as you can. I wish for you to become a smart, independent, loving, and carrying woman. I can't even express my love to you in words. But I want you to know that I do and always will love you with all my heart. You are a jewel and the most precious treasure of my life.

Happy Birthday, my little lady!

With lots of love,
Mom

November 16th, 2011