Lola's Advice

I overheard my mother talking to RJ the other day and was so touched by what she said to him, ever so tenderly:

"Take care of your mom, okay? That means don't cry when she is busy. See how much she sacrifices for you? Every two to three hours she pumps milk for you to eat because you were not able to latch on properly when you were first born. It is important for her to do this for you so you must be a good boy and be patient when she's doing this, okay? Just because she is busy does not mean she doesn't love you. She will pick you up and hug you when she is done. She loves you very much, just as I love her and just as I love you too."

Barbie Black Label

Oh my gosh - could it be? Barbie has finally come out with a Black Label collection, and in this collection she's wearing... wait for it... a little black dress! I saw it at ToysRUs the other day and absolutely had to buy one for my collection. What's so sweet is that my hubby encouraged me to purchase it - hahaha, here I am at thirty-something still buying Barbies. Gotta love it!

I am now the proud owner of a Barbie Black Label Basics Collection #001 Model #002 Barbie Doll. Whoo hoo!!!

I couldn't find an image to post, but here's a link to the product:

http://www.barbiecollector.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=R9918

2009 - A Year of Firsts

I can hardly believe that there are less than three weeks left to 2009. Looking back, I feel so very blessed this year. There were so many firsts, as well as other events, that I will never forget and am most thankful for.

January 2009 - The last month that I worked. The first month that I was placed on disability. The first time I successfully carried a pregnancy into a second trimester. The first time Rob and I took a childbirthing class.

February 2009 - The first (of many) progesterone shots throughout my pregnancy. The first ultrasound where we found out we were having a boy!

March 2009 - Rob and I started our confirmation classes. (I know, it was a long time coming... we're sorry it took us this long!)

April 2009 - Our first baby shower. It was awesome - we were so incredibly blessed!!!

May 2009 - The first time I gave birth to a live baby - welcome RJ!!! The first time our son peed on Daddy (hahaha!) The month we were finally confirmed into the Catholic church.

June 2009 - Our first month as new parents - boy did we learn a lot that month!

July 2009 - RJ's first 4th of July. He slept through the BBQ we hosted, but it was still fun for everyone!

August 2009 - RJ's first photo session (so much fun!) RJ's first road trip (we drove to San Francisco to visit Ninang Jane & family). RJ's first trip to Legoland.

September 2009 - RJ was baptized - yay! The first time the entire San Mateo family was together to visit Angelina.

October 2009 - RJ's first Halloween. He was Baby Darth Vader. We trick-or-treated with Mel, Phil and RJ's cousins, Kuya Kane (Charger's/Ninja Boy) and Baby Ryder (Dinosaur - his first Halloween too!) Good times.

November 2009 - RJ's first trip to Seaworld. RJ's first Thanksgiving.

December 2009 - RJ's first trip to Disneyland. RJ's first photo with Santa. And in just a couple of weeks it will be RJ's first Christmas, we can hardly wait!