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Happy Birthday, Sammy!

I seriously cannot believe it, but my baby is turning one today!

It really feels like yesterday when Jenny was posting the announcement of his birth.

His birth itself was just so wonderful. In fact, last night Andy and I were watching “Slumdog Millionaire,” and I remarked that watching that movie was much more stressful than being in labor had been at that time last year! I was induced, because he had been breach and thankfully turned around, and when it was time to push, he came right out on the first try. It was amazing.

And he was amazing.

And now he’s one, and he’s still amazing.

He is such a great kid, and while I can’t believe he’s been here for a year, I also can’t remember life without him. He’s so smart, so cute, and so sweet (ok I’m a little biased!), and like I said, just absolutely amazing.

Happy birthday, Sammy. I love you more than words can say.

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I’m (not) Pumpin’ Up the Party Now

Today was a big milestone for me.

I pumped for the very last time.

And I am so relieved.

No more packing and unpacking, or washing all of the 9000 parts every night. No more schleping the pump back and forth to work anymore. No more trips to vacant parking lots in the freezing cold because there’s nowhere in my office to take care of business. No more business trips with a van full of colleagues wondering why I have a heavy Trader Joe’s freezer bag on the way home that I didn’t have on the way there.

No more worrying that I’m going to be pulled over on my way to and from work and have to explain why I’m half naked.

So yeah, I’m relieved.

I have been counting down the days, really, but now I’m surprised to find I am kind of sad about it in a weird way. Sammy will be a year old on Thursday. He’s not a baby anymore. And while I’m planning to continue to nurse him when we’re together, he no longer relies on me when we’re apart.

I’m just not sure I am ready for that.

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Decorating experts – I need help!

As Kate nears her fifth birthday, she has decided that the Dora room I slaved over just two and a half years ago has got to go.

You had a good run, Dora.

I’ve promised Kate that we’ll redo her room, but I only have one problem. I have no freaking idea what to do.

The first order of business – a can of paint.

You see, in my infinite wisdom, I originally painted her room “Bonita Berry,” or the color of Dora’s shirt.

It seemed like a good idea at the time. But I am so, so tired of it.

So, after a ton of primer, I’m going to paint it, and she’d like it to be green. But of course, I don’t know what shade of green.

The biggest problem we have in her room (besides the need of sunglasses) is organization. She’s good at keeping things picked up, but she just doesn’t have anywhere to put anything, so all her stuff is on the floor. Example B:

Her drawers are a disaster (she’s rockin’ my old bedroom furniture, circa 1983).

And her closet… I am just not going to take a picture of that!

I want to create a space for her that is fun and functional, and that will grow with her so I’m not doing this again in three years!

I am not particularly gifted in interior design… so, of course, I’m turning to you, our brilliant readers.

What should I do to make a fantastic room for a five year old? Do you have any tips and tricks to keep your kids’ rooms organized? Or to make them a whole lot of fun?

I am really looking forward to hearing your suggestions, and I can’t wait to post the “after” pictures of Kate’s room! 🙂

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