5 months old today!!!

Gabe is already 5 months old today!! It's so amazing watching his little mind work when he looks at objects and people. He is the sweetest thing in the whole wide world! Our lives are so much better now that he's here. He is the light in my dark days, the beat of my heart, and brings smiles to my face and tears to my eyes!!! IM SO BLESSED! we thank God everyday that he chose us to be Gabe's mommy & daddy.

my days with a miracle

click on the pic below to see a slide show of the best gift I have ever gotten.... Thank you God!

Gabriel Mateo

Gabe's Girlfriend

Rylie Grace was born 3 days after him right down the hall. Their daddy's coached together and Jaime and I were so glad to be pregnant at the same time!!

Video uploads!!!

ok, so I finally figured out how to upload videos to my blog!
There are more to come so keep checking back.

Back to work......

well the time has come and I'm so sad. I am greatful for my new position, and that I don't have to go back to work full time. I feel like life has come full circle with my new position. I will be teaching part time for a small Parks & Rec. center! Part- Time Pre-K and 2 other early childhood classes. I am so blessed to have my retired mom close enough to watch Gabe for my 17 hours a week. I am also blessed that Lupe believed in me enough to support my decision to quit my full time teaching job, and take such a risk. Although, I am so sad at the thought of leaving Gabe- even with my mom! I pray I will do good when I start next week!

my sweet boy!

Gabe and I have had our first adventure alone.....(just running errands). I felt so victorious getting us both ready, out the door, and not forgetting anything! The best part was that he slept the whole time which made it easier!!! Daddy has gone back to work..football season is upon us so coaches go to school earlier than the rest of the teachers....

Living and Learning

Everyday is different! I am slowly learning all the tricks of mommy- hood! This little cutie is teaching me the ways like a little Yoda! We are having so much fun...now that is after getting adjusted to a couple hours of sleep a night. Gabe is finally starting to smile and will brighten up your day! I love looking into those big brown eyes......you can get lost in them!

He is Wonderful!

Gabriel Mateo was born un June 12, 2007 at 4:51pm.

I had to have a c-section because Gabe had gone to the bathroom (meconium) inside the womb. The dr. waited as long as possible, but I would not dilate over 3 cm. So as soon as it was decided to be the best way, it only took about 20 min. I never had to even start pushing, it was a fast birth.......after the 6 hours of waiting, having contractions, and getting an epidural! So this picture of him 3 days old on his first ride.

Still Getting Ready!

Ok, Gabe's room is pretty much ready and in order. He won't be in it really yet anyway since he will be sleeping in our room for at least the first 2 months! My nephew Wyatt is still sleeping in the crib that Gabriel will eventually be using, so that will of course complete his nursery, but we are in no hurry! We have had 3 baby showers so far, and were "showered" with lots of love and gifts! We still have 2 more showers to go! Gabe is so loved already, and everyone is excitedly awaiting his arrival, including mommy & daddy! Oh this is his finished mural that my mom and I did for his room! I love going in there it is so fun and cheery, and I hope he will love it as much as we all do.

Crunch Time!!

ok, 8 months!!! holy moly!! 32 weeks......

This boy is moving alot which is fun. Then after dinner he puts on a little show and me & lupe get a kick out of watching my belly wave, and protrude.....it's like the movie Alien!!

Now I have gotten a pregnancy rash on my tummy that I want to scratch ALL day...

This would have to be the worst part so far. The dr. thinks it could be something that Im allergic to; like soap, detergent or lotion, but I haven't used anything new, so Im totally stumped!! I just wish it would go away :(

Me so sleepy!

This is a picture shan took with her camera...very cool tricks you can do with it :)

I can't believe how tired I am ALL OVER AGAIN!!

I had no idea that the 3rd trimester is like the 1st in regards to being tired.......

My kids at school wear me out and by 4pm im ready to lay on the couch and not get up until it's time to go crawl in my bed. Lupe asked what was for dinner the other night, and I just shrugged my shoulders and said "I don't know...cereal?, but whatever you get get me some too, because I can't move!"

I go to sleep usually abotu 8:30 or 9:00pm. I wake up at 5:30am and am EXHAUSTED!!! I take about 20-25 min. shower, and then get ready. By the time I'm on my way to work I can barely keep my eyes open. Im more irratible at school, and it makes me feel bad :(

But I told my principal that Im not returning and it felt good to know that I created a job for myself, and that at least I can be home with Gabe a couple of days a week. Then it makes me feel good knowing that my mom will be with him when I can't...... although it will hard to leave him at all!!!!

28 weeks!!!!

oh my 28 weeks.......time has flown by So fast!!

7 months. where has the time gone? Gabriel will be here in no time!!

Well his room is complete and all we are missing is the crib from Aunt Shannon. Lupe, Milo and I take a lot of trips to his nursery because we all love going in there. Yes, Milo too- I think he thinks it's his special room ;)

Mommy Painting

So here is the mural so far. Every night I try to come home and do a little bit of work on it. It has been so fun to see the transformation of it too! I can't wait to see it completed! My mom is coming over next week (SPRING BREAK!) to help, and I'm so glad because I need her artistic ability. I'm also so glad it's spring break....... I have been waiting and waiting for it. Although when it's over the rest of the school year will just drag by... :(

I can't believe I am already 6 months pregnant! I think what things will be like when he gets here and how different life will be. Just the everyday things like watching tv, or making dinner. All those things will be modified when the new boss of the house comes home!!!