I am the Mom of a Firecracker

According to several coworkers who have met Gabby - she is a firecracker.
It is no shock to my Mom that my daughter is a firecracker. In her words "She takes after her Mom." Am I firecracker?
Maybe...
But aside from being a explosive we played with as kids on the 4th what is a firecracker?
Having a temper? Speaking your mind?
Not sure but Gabby does like to let you know when she doesn't like something and is straight to the point. :)
Also, she is a character, she gets this look in her eye and you know that you better watch out.
Regardless she is mine and I think she is pretty awesome.

White stuff....

I know we live in Wisconsin. I also know that as a result we get snow... but come one people!

This is crazy! I love snow and sun and the crisp feel of winter, what hasn't been cool the scary condition of the roads and how quickly people forget to drive on them.

But hey... I have my little buddy. :)

NOLA...

Today is Mardi Gras, I don't celebrate it 'cause I live in WI.
However my dear friend Bethie does. She was impacted by Hurricane Katrina and now several years later it's still impacting people. (Beth included)
Right before Beth's wedding I was lucky enough to check out NOLA. What a cool city, and the people are beyond nice.
So why or why have we not done more to help those folks?
As this election year comes to be, question those politicians. We came together for 9/11 why is this different?
As many a celeb would say - MAKE IT RIGHT...
I have been watching Ellen and she as many know is a native of NOLA.
Thus my soapbox rant... I apologize.
One of the best ways to help.
Go visit, and not just for Mardi Gras. It is a great place even without all the beads.
Yummy food, warm weather, cool things to see, and really nice people.

Lunch Out

Now that we are parents unfortunately we do not get the luxury of meals out. Today was the exception. We ventured out to our favorite Mexican restaurant with Gabby in tow. She ate some lunch too and made friends with the waiters. It was so nice to be somewhere where someone else did the work and we were made to feel welcome eventhough we had a little one. We then moved on to Target where Gabby made friends with our fellow shoppers by throwing smiles their way. How again I ask did I get such a sweet baby?

I am a pretty lucky Mom.

Magic Words

Gabby said Mama.
I even have witnesses.
I didn't think it was possible to be anymore crazy about her, but hearing her say Mama.
Dang! :)

Lucky

How lucky am I to have this little person in my life?!

Everyday I am simply dumbfounded by how cool she is. She was awesome 7 months ago but each day she does something that blows me away. Like figuring out waving. Granted she is doing it backwards but she is getting it. Or blowing bubbles. Again they are quite messy but she is getting it. Or that she doesn't like chicken but rather beef. And really can we blame her?

One of my worst...

So I have many fears being a new Mom. MANY. One came to fruition yesterday.
Gabby rolled off her changing table. I had her by her ankle as I always have one hand on her but she is really starting to move and she moved her way all the way off the table. Which is three feet high and we have wood floors.
I was so upset I couldn't even speak on the phone to her doctor's office. I ripped my boss's head off and was near hysterical when my husband came into her room.
Thankfully it scared both of us more than anything.
She has no marks and was in good spirits all day yesterday. Just was a snuggle bug.
Needless to say we stayed home with her.
To think this is only the beginning.
I really am not looking forward to what else is in store.