Look at how pleased he is with himself. My big boy wants to do it all by himself...most of the time.
July 20, 2009
Pooh and Al
We just had a fantastic visit with Auntie Pooh and Alex. They came into town from LA a few weeks ago before their annual family trip to Hilton Head, and then they were back for a few more days to play after that. It had been eight whole months since we saw them last, and I can't tell you how much Ali has grown and changed since then. She is like a little person. Ali talks non-stop and is so funny. Lisa has done such an amazing job raising her. She is polite, thoughtful, and just the sweetest little girl. I LOVE YOU, AL!!!!
We spent a lot of time at Grandma and Grandpa Pomerantz's house playing, singing, and eating the most delicious meals. The Pomerantz's have managed to hold onto a lot of the toys that their children loved, so it is always fun to go over there to play. It's like going back in time when you see the old-school Little People and Transformers. Charlie loved playing with Al, but he took a special liking to Grandpa Michael and insisted on being with him at all times. It was pretty cute!
It was especially nice to see Lisa (Pooh) because she and I got to compare baby bumps. We are due only four days apart next January. I am beyond excited to be pregnant with my best friend. I only wish she did not live clear across the county. It's a good thing her family lives here, and I can always count on her coming back to visit. It was really hard to say goodbye this time. I always cry, but this time I couldn't help but wonder just how long it would be until we see each other next. Lisa has been encouraging me to get Skype, and I think it is about time. Now that Charlie is a little older, I really think he will appreciate talking to and seeing Pooh and Al on the computer.
I did not get a ton of pictures from our visit, but Grandpa Michael can always be counted on to snap a bunch of great shots. Click here to see pictures from one of our playdates.
Charlie and his buddy, Grandpa Michael
Charlie patting Ali on the head
(BTW - Do you recognize that cash register from your childhood???)
LA Woman
We spent a lot of time at Grandma and Grandpa Pomerantz's house playing, singing, and eating the most delicious meals. The Pomerantz's have managed to hold onto a lot of the toys that their children loved, so it is always fun to go over there to play. It's like going back in time when you see the old-school Little People and Transformers. Charlie loved playing with Al, but he took a special liking to Grandpa Michael and insisted on being with him at all times. It was pretty cute!
It was especially nice to see Lisa (Pooh) because she and I got to compare baby bumps. We are due only four days apart next January. I am beyond excited to be pregnant with my best friend. I only wish she did not live clear across the county. It's a good thing her family lives here, and I can always count on her coming back to visit. It was really hard to say goodbye this time. I always cry, but this time I couldn't help but wonder just how long it would be until we see each other next. Lisa has been encouraging me to get Skype, and I think it is about time. Now that Charlie is a little older, I really think he will appreciate talking to and seeing Pooh and Al on the computer.
I did not get a ton of pictures from our visit, but Grandpa Michael can always be counted on to snap a bunch of great shots. Click here to see pictures from one of our playdates.
Charlie and his buddy, Grandpa Michael 
Charlie patting Ali on the head(BTW - Do you recognize that cash register from your childhood???)
LA WomanJuly 19, 2009
Meet Miss Sawyer
We had a great time meeting Sawyer the other week. She is so beautiful and very loved. She has had a lot of visitors, and Charlie and I are lucky that she could fit us into her busy schedule!
Auntie Stef (Chachi) holding Sawyer 
Doesn't this new momma look great???
Baby Girl
Charlie LOVED touching Sawyer. Won't he be a great big bro?
Getting my newborn practiceJuly 16, 2009
THANK YOU!!!
Nick and I were so excited to see all of the great comments about our newest addition to the family. It is so wonderful to be surrounded by such a terrific group of friends and family. We appreciate all of your kind words and cannot wait to share more news about baby # 2 as we go along.
For now, I thought I might answer some of the FAQ that I have gotten recently. So, here we go:
FAQ #1 - How far along are you?
Today, I am 12 weeks. As most of my mommy friends know, this marks a very special time in pregnancy. I am done with my 1st trimester, and the risk of miscarriage goes down significantly at this point. Nick and I waited until 12 weeks to tell everyone that we were pregnant with Charlie, but we just got too antsy this time. Still, 11 weeks is a long time for me to keep a secret :o)
FAQ #2 - What is your due date?
Baby Shaw should be here some time around January 28, 2010.
FAQ #3 - How do you feel?
I feel like poop! With Charlie, I sailed through the first trimester without morning sickness and all of the other yucky side effects of early pregnancy. I was really tired, but that was all. Actually, my whole pregnancy was a cake walk with the Little Guy. I was definitely one of those obnoxious people who LOVED every second of being pregnant.
This time around has been a different story. I am exhausted, light-headed, dizzy, have headaches, and if there is an issue to be had with a stomach, I am having it! My midwife prescribed a drug to help with my morning sickness, and it works very well. Unfortunately, the side effects are not the greatest. So, every day I have to decide which is the lesser of two evils.
I do have hope that I will feel better in the 2nd trimester. So, that means that I will wake up feeling fantastic tomorrow and be ready to take on the world! (If you laugh, we are no longer friends)
FAQ #4 - What do you think the sex is/What do you want the sex to be?
Oh, goodness. Like ALL moms, I really, truly just want a healthy baby. I can see the positive aspects of a girl and a boy.
If it is a boy, Charlie will have a brother close in age, and I would hope that they would be best buddies. Nick and I don't have same-sex siblings, and we think it would be a great experience for our children. Plus, I have everything that I would need for a boy, and I have 16 months experience raising a boy under my belt. It seems like the easier option.
But, if it a girl, I get to unleash my totally girly side. There will be bows, dresses, tutus, and pink as far as the eye can see. I will get to see Nick get wrapped around her little finger, and I will have a daughter. My mom and I have had our ups and downs (downs between 15-21 years old), but we are so close, and I would love to experience the special mother-daughter bond.
Now, what do I think we are having? A boy. I had a strong feeling as soon as I found out that I was pregnant. Plus, the Chinese calendar (if you buy into that) says that we are having a boy. Not to mention the fact that the ultrasound tech told us that our ultrasound picture was "suspicious of a boy". Let's just say we aren't spending a lot of time looking for girl's names.
We will find out some time around September 10th, and we will definitely keep you posted!
FAQ #5 - Are you excited?
Yes, we are very excited! Our love for Charlie is so strong, and we know that a new baby will only multiply the love in our hearts. Nick and I have enjoyed being parents so much, and we cannot wait to add to our family. But, we are nervous at the same time. With Charlie, it seemed like it was all excitement because we were ready to have a baby, and we could just day dream about starting our little family. This time around, we are thinking about how this new baby will affect Charlie. We are worried that he won't understand or will feel like he isn't getting as much love or attention. Already, he has had to deal with Mommy laying on the couch not able to play. He has watched more TV in the past few weeks than he has in his entire life. My mom is always here to help, but I just feel like a bad mom for not being able to do the things that we normally do together. Mommy guilt is pretty powerful stuff, and it has me awake at night thinking about all of the ways that life will change for Charlie. From what I understand, this is pretty normal when you are expecting your second child. I know that as soon as I hold my new baby, some of the guilt will fall off of my shoulders because I will want to provide for him/her as much as I do for Charlie now.
For now, I thought I might answer some of the FAQ that I have gotten recently. So, here we go:
FAQ #1 - How far along are you?
Today, I am 12 weeks. As most of my mommy friends know, this marks a very special time in pregnancy. I am done with my 1st trimester, and the risk of miscarriage goes down significantly at this point. Nick and I waited until 12 weeks to tell everyone that we were pregnant with Charlie, but we just got too antsy this time. Still, 11 weeks is a long time for me to keep a secret :o)
FAQ #2 - What is your due date?
Baby Shaw should be here some time around January 28, 2010.
FAQ #3 - How do you feel?
I feel like poop! With Charlie, I sailed through the first trimester without morning sickness and all of the other yucky side effects of early pregnancy. I was really tired, but that was all. Actually, my whole pregnancy was a cake walk with the Little Guy. I was definitely one of those obnoxious people who LOVED every second of being pregnant.
This time around has been a different story. I am exhausted, light-headed, dizzy, have headaches, and if there is an issue to be had with a stomach, I am having it! My midwife prescribed a drug to help with my morning sickness, and it works very well. Unfortunately, the side effects are not the greatest. So, every day I have to decide which is the lesser of two evils.
I do have hope that I will feel better in the 2nd trimester. So, that means that I will wake up feeling fantastic tomorrow and be ready to take on the world! (If you laugh, we are no longer friends)
FAQ #4 - What do you think the sex is/What do you want the sex to be?
Oh, goodness. Like ALL moms, I really, truly just want a healthy baby. I can see the positive aspects of a girl and a boy.
If it is a boy, Charlie will have a brother close in age, and I would hope that they would be best buddies. Nick and I don't have same-sex siblings, and we think it would be a great experience for our children. Plus, I have everything that I would need for a boy, and I have 16 months experience raising a boy under my belt. It seems like the easier option.
But, if it a girl, I get to unleash my totally girly side. There will be bows, dresses, tutus, and pink as far as the eye can see. I will get to see Nick get wrapped around her little finger, and I will have a daughter. My mom and I have had our ups and downs (downs between 15-21 years old), but we are so close, and I would love to experience the special mother-daughter bond.
Now, what do I think we are having? A boy. I had a strong feeling as soon as I found out that I was pregnant. Plus, the Chinese calendar (if you buy into that) says that we are having a boy. Not to mention the fact that the ultrasound tech told us that our ultrasound picture was "suspicious of a boy". Let's just say we aren't spending a lot of time looking for girl's names.
We will find out some time around September 10th, and we will definitely keep you posted!
FAQ #5 - Are you excited?
Yes, we are very excited! Our love for Charlie is so strong, and we know that a new baby will only multiply the love in our hearts. Nick and I have enjoyed being parents so much, and we cannot wait to add to our family. But, we are nervous at the same time. With Charlie, it seemed like it was all excitement because we were ready to have a baby, and we could just day dream about starting our little family. This time around, we are thinking about how this new baby will affect Charlie. We are worried that he won't understand or will feel like he isn't getting as much love or attention. Already, he has had to deal with Mommy laying on the couch not able to play. He has watched more TV in the past few weeks than he has in his entire life. My mom is always here to help, but I just feel like a bad mom for not being able to do the things that we normally do together. Mommy guilt is pretty powerful stuff, and it has me awake at night thinking about all of the ways that life will change for Charlie. From what I understand, this is pretty normal when you are expecting your second child. I know that as soon as I hold my new baby, some of the guilt will fall off of my shoulders because I will want to provide for him/her as much as I do for Charlie now.
July 9, 2009
Charlie's New Shirt
Charlie got a cool shirt a few weeks ago, and he really loves it. In fact, he loves it so much that we wanted to share it with everyone. Let us know what you think.
Charlie, stand up so that everyone can see your shirt!
No, silly boy, not the back of your shirt.
Move your book so that we can get a better look, please.
Oh, wait! We're getting closer. Does that say, "Big"?
Perfect! What a great shirt!!!That's right, folks. Charlie is happy to announce that he will be a BIG BROTHER in January!!!
July 8, 2009
Baby Sawyer
A fresh bun from the oven
Precious baby girl!
What a good looking familyOkay, so I may be a little partial because I am her auntie, but isn't Sawyer a gorgeous newborn??? Charlie and I have a date to meet Miss Sawyer on Friday when she is home from the hospital. I will post more pictures after our visit.
July 7, 2009
She's Here, She's Here, She's Finally Here!
Who is SHE? Sawyer Elizabeth Sheffield, the daughter of one of my best friends, was born today at 2:37 pm at Piedmont Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. I don't have a picture to share just yet, but I promise I will post as soon as I get my hands on one.
Nicole and Ron tried for years to conceive, and it has been such a blessing to be a part of this very special time in their lives. I cannot wait to meet my new "niece" and shower her with hugs, kisses, and everything girly!
Nicole and Ron tried for years to conceive, and it has been such a blessing to be a part of this very special time in their lives. I cannot wait to meet my new "niece" and shower her with hugs, kisses, and everything girly!
Happy Birthday, Sawyer! Auntie Lindsay, Uncle Nick, and Charlie love you very much!
July 5, 2009
Date Night
It has been a very long time since Nick and I had a date night together. We get to go out together, but it usually involves going to a wedding, party, or some other event where we are not alone. Last night, we decided to ask Grandma and Grandpa to babysit so that we could have a good old-fashioned date night. We did dinner and a movie and had five wonderful hours all to ourselves.
The night was so relaxing and nice, but I couldn't help but feel a little guilty about spending money. These days, I always feel selfish when I spend money on things for us. I feel as if I am taking something away from Charlie. As I laid in bed last night with a case of spender's remorse, I realized that the money was well spent for our entire family. Nick and I need time to focus on just us. We will be better partners and therefore better parents to Charlie.
I know there are many more cost effective alternatives to what we did last night, but it has been so long, that we just went with "The Usual" date night. I would love to get more ideas for date nights from some of you...if you have any. I really think that we need to start designating at least one night a month to just us, but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg each time.
The night was so relaxing and nice, but I couldn't help but feel a little guilty about spending money. These days, I always feel selfish when I spend money on things for us. I feel as if I am taking something away from Charlie. As I laid in bed last night with a case of spender's remorse, I realized that the money was well spent for our entire family. Nick and I need time to focus on just us. We will be better partners and therefore better parents to Charlie.
I know there are many more cost effective alternatives to what we did last night, but it has been so long, that we just went with "The Usual" date night. I would love to get more ideas for date nights from some of you...if you have any. I really think that we need to start designating at least one night a month to just us, but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg each time.
Dinner Out - $68.00
Movie Tickets - $21.00
Popcorn and Drinks - $15.00
Coffee - $5.00
Alone time with Nick - Priceless
July 4, 2009
The Joys of Technology
I am not good with technology...not horrible...just not good. The computer is one of the pieces of technology that will always be confusing to me. I love our computer, and I know that I could not live without it. That does not mean that sometimes I don't feel like throwing it through the window in our office. I guess if I am being perfectly honest, it is the combination of the Internet and the computer that drives me nutty. I just think I will always be a few steps behind.
What am I getting at, you might be wondering.
Well, five days ago I started to upload our pictures from May and June onto the blog to share with all of you (By the way, there are hundreds). This is something that I do every month, so you would not think that it would take me five whole days to accomplish the task. Well, you see, this month I had my parent's camera. I am so lucky to have their camera considering I lost ours, but it means that I have to learn how to use a totally different camera. To be honest, I had just gotten comfy with ours after two years of owning it. I just cannot seem to figure out the lighting on my dad's camera. One minute it takes a clear picture and the next it is all dark. Well, I uploaded the pictures onto our web album and realized that the shots looked even darker on there. So, I went through all 500 pictures and adjusted the contrast, texture, yadda-yadda-yadda. It took quite some time, but I was very proud of the end result.
This is when the true dilemma stared.
I have literally spent days trying to get my new, clear, edited photos over to the public album. I am sure someone else could have figured it out in a matter of minutes - okay, probably seconds, but I was bound and determined to do it myself. After many a cuss word and few tears (yes, I cried over the computer), I finally figured it out just a few minutes ago.
The point of this rambling is to let you know that our pictures from May and June are now up for your viewing pleasure. Please do not let me know if there are any problems with viewing the pictures. I fear that it might bring on a panic attack.
What am I getting at, you might be wondering.
Well, five days ago I started to upload our pictures from May and June onto the blog to share with all of you (By the way, there are hundreds). This is something that I do every month, so you would not think that it would take me five whole days to accomplish the task. Well, you see, this month I had my parent's camera. I am so lucky to have their camera considering I lost ours, but it means that I have to learn how to use a totally different camera. To be honest, I had just gotten comfy with ours after two years of owning it. I just cannot seem to figure out the lighting on my dad's camera. One minute it takes a clear picture and the next it is all dark. Well, I uploaded the pictures onto our web album and realized that the shots looked even darker on there. So, I went through all 500 pictures and adjusted the contrast, texture, yadda-yadda-yadda. It took quite some time, but I was very proud of the end result.
This is when the true dilemma stared.
I have literally spent days trying to get my new, clear, edited photos over to the public album. I am sure someone else could have figured it out in a matter of minutes - okay, probably seconds, but I was bound and determined to do it myself. After many a cuss word and few tears (yes, I cried over the computer), I finally figured it out just a few minutes ago.
The point of this rambling is to let you know that our pictures from May and June are now up for your viewing pleasure. Please do not let me know if there are any problems with viewing the pictures. I fear that it might bring on a panic attack.
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