Missing LJ
I'm in one of my "LJ mon amour" moods but I'm not sure I'll be consistent in updating. I mean to do good but always end up leaving it behind.
Actually I did write a post back in July but never published it! I will now because not much has changed since then apart the fact that Becca is not going kindergarten yet. And she isn't saying many words yet but is sure able to let us all know what she wants LOL!
Here's the older post:
Livejournal
Peek-a-boo!
Three and half months have passed since I last posted but it feels longer.
I haven't forgotten about LJ but this iPhone app gives me the idea I'm not seeing all the entries correctly and it kinda bugs me so I ended up putting it aside till now.
I must admit that Facebook is easier for me to use now because the time I find to sit down and write a meaningful post here is very rare while on Facebook I simply share silly photos/links/articles and photos of Becca for my friends/relatives who live far.
Let's see how many days it'll take me to finish this entry.
I'm on holidays spending 2 weeks at the seaside with my parents and Becca. One week has already gone and Lee will finally join us in two days. As odd as it may sound (LOL) I miss him not spending holidays with us but he had to look after his parents since his sister is also away for their summer holidays.
His mom has only two more chemo sessions to go and then she'll start radiotherapy in September. Once that's done she can get her breast implant next summer. So far so good even if chemo really sucks, it makes her so sick, tired and feverish 24/7 but it does work so she's happy.
We've finally settled in the new house! Whoooo
There's lots to do yet and we still have to unpack quite a few boxes but it's stuff we don't need everyday so a bit at a time we will sort it.
Once back home from this holiday we'll start decorating Becca's room. She doesn't really need it now for she's still sleeping in our room but I want to move all her stuff there: toys, books, clothing etc...
That way she can start seeing it as her own special place, I want her to spontaneously spend time in that room so when the time is right she'll start sleeping there too.
I love how spacious the apartment is! Becca LOVES roaming from one room to the other and play hide and seek. And l love the fact that I don't have to hide the mess anymore if someone comes over unexpected ...sitting and dining room are huge and comfy! ;-)
We even bought 2 king sized inflatable beds in case friends want to sleep over. And we'll also have a new sofa bed soon so that's plenty of sleeping space for everyone!
One week after we moved in I even had my first pajama party there! I had 6 of my friends from all over Italy coming and I loved it!!!
It made me feel young again lol!
Becca.
After months and months of walking by holding my hand she finally let go last month. She was 15 months but 14 in reality so I think she's right on track! She loves running but is still kinda clumsy bless her. xD she's also taller than children her age, not chubby because her height compensates her weight so everyone thinks she's older. I guess she's taking after my brother for that because it sure didn't come from me or her dad LoL
She's not saying many words yet but she sure is a chit chatter - always blabbing god only knows what! She does say: ciao-hello mamma-mom si-yes and no. Randomly she also says ca-cca (poo) lol
And she also imitates the cars engines (vroom vroom) and dogs barking even if sometimes she moos instead ;-)
In September we are going to enroll her in kindergarten for 2/3 days a week. We start with a part-time schedule 5 hours a day because we have my parents to look after her so there's no need to keep her there longer.
I just wish they weren't so expensive! But for children under3 yrs of age there are no other options.
We decided to start with kindergarten for 3 main reasons:
1. She needs to spend time with other kids her age or a bit older. It helps a lot with development and she loves loves loves company! She makes friends sooooo easily it's unbelievable! I envy her because she just goes and boom friends. She attracts people wherever she goes by doing ...nothing. I thought it was a feature of tiny babies but everyone seems to love her. Not that I'm not happy about it but sometimes it becomes kinda time consuming having random kids/ppl stop us for whatever reason. End of OT lol
2. My parents can have a break and get some stuff done while she's at school. She's really demanding like all toddlers are and getting stuff done with her around is almost impossible.
3. I will have to go back to work soon
Also because I realized the life of SAHM isn't for me. I need time for myself and be around adults at least a few hours a day. I love unconditionally but time apart is necessary for a healthy baby-mom relationship.
In may I went on holidays with 3 friends of mine. Without Becca.
We spent 9 days in the USA / Bahamas and I loved it.
I sooo needed a break even if I missed Becca so much!
But you know what? It's healthy to have time for oneself other than family. It refreshes your mind and makes you appreciate what you have a lot more!
Uhm what else?
Oh I'm on Instagram if anyone is interested! I'm also going to TRY revive my etsy shop and I would love to keep a public blog but I'm struggling with this one already so I don't know!
The thing is that I long to have more friends here and online but I'm aware I'm not a good one to begin with so I don't keep my hopes high.
I did ready the latest entries in my timeline but I haven't felt like I have the "right" to leave comments since I'm never here.
Xoxox
Babs