5 months old.

Today my baby girl is 5 months old. She's growing so fast! I don't think I'll ever get over how she develops before my eyes... She has both of her bottom teeth now. She wears 6-9month clothes.She can sit up for a little bit =). She's rolled over a few times but mostly she just scoots around on her back. When she is on her stomach she likes to do the "superbaby" by flailing her arms and kicking her legs. She's discovered that she can reach her feet and is usually trying to pull her socks off or eat her foot. She loves our dog Asher, she likes to sit and coo at him and pet him (when he lets her that is). She loves grabbing and touching everything. Sometimes she'll even reach for me when she wants to be picked up. She's a very happy baby with a smile that just melts my heart. I remind myself often that she won't stay little for long and that I need to soak up and enjoy this time.

All Smile's

She also fits in her big girl stroller.

Superbaby!

It's time...

Ok, so I've decided that's it's time to get serious about getting back in shape. I've been saying that I need to work out for the last couple months now but it just hasn't happened. It probably has a little to do with the fact that I hate working out so after taking care of the family and the house and all the other things that need to be done the last thing I want to do is make myself workout. But I've made the decision to put in the time and effort for me. I've already lost my pregnancy weight but I am far from being in shape. While I wouldn't mind losing a little bit more weight my main goal is to just tone up and get fit. I'm starting out slow with a 24day ab challenge and a 30day squat challenge. Both of these combined shouldn't take 10mins a day so there is really NO excuse for me not to get them done. Wish me luck =).
In other news Zebryna's first tooth has cut through! It's made her a little bit fussy and she's been wanting to nurse more but it hasn't been too terrible. I'm going to get a massage tonight so hopefully she won't be too much of a handful for the hubby =).

My new lock screen on my phone to keep me motivated.

Autumn adventures

Ok, so we had a busy weekend full of good times. We went to our first ever pumpkin patch as a family! In fact it was the first time the hubby and I ever went to a pumpkin patch together. We went Saturday morning and even though it was hot and muggy and didn't feel like fall even a little bit, I was pleasantly surprised at all the great things the pumpkin patch here in Hawaii had to offer. They had a little amusement area for kids, a fresh produce stand, lemonade stand, hay rides and of course lots of pumpkins! You could even go pick corn yourself right next to the sunflower field :). We got some corn and enough pumpkins to make our own little pumpkin patch at home.. what can I say, I got a little carried away.  Saturday afternoon we had a little baby Halloween party which included us and a few friends with their babies :). Zebryna dressed up as Pebbles from the Flintstones and was the cutest thing ever!
Zeb went back to work last week which has helped me get back into the groove of things. I feel like I've been out of it since I had Zebryna really. I finally feel back to normal physically (well for the most part) and so I'm able to take the dog on the nice long walks he needs. Which is good because honestly there were days I wasn't sure I could handle him and the baby. He's a very energetic dog and when he doesn't get the exercise he needs he can be very trying. But he really is a good dog and now that I'm walking him like he needs things are good. Zebryna has a new found interest in him lately which is just too cute. He likes to go up and lick her face and she just squeals with delight. Other times when she's sitting in her exersaucer she'll just watches him. Oh something else new, we've taken Zebryna to the pool a couple times now. The first time I think was a little too cold for her but last time I got a smile outta her :).

Baby's first pumpkin patch!

Sunflower field.

Pumpkin patch at home!

First halloween costume.

Hanging by the pool

Another week comes to an end..

I can't believe it's Saturday night already. Time seems to just fly by lately. Next week Zeb will be going back to work and it will be time to get back into the swing of things. I'm looking forward to getting back into a routine.

Something I didn't mention last post, Zebryna is officially crib trained! She sleeps in her own room now and everything :).  Most nights she goes down between 7-9, she's up once around 2 or 3 and the down till 5 or 6 at which point I generally bring her in bed with us for a couple more hours. Her favorite time of the day lately is first thing in the morning and then bath time. I have a feeling it has to do with it being when mama and papa are both giving her undivided attention. I'll miss having that  in the morning when the hubby goes back to work. Who knows maybe we'll just start getting up earlier....Haha we'll see about that. 

Bath time!!

Sound asleep in her crib.

Baby got a new toy!

Catch up..

So it's been a while! I've been meaning to blog but things have just been busy and by the end of the day I forget that I want to blog. 

My hubby's recovery has been going great! He's down to using a cane for aid and at home he doesn't even really use that! In so proud of him for the hard work he has put in to get to where he is. But since he's doing so great that means he'll be going back to work next week :(. Now I'm somebody who definitely enjoys my alone time and it's been hard at times to have my hubby home all day everyday for the past month and a half but I wouldn't give it up for the world. Having this extra time with him has been a blessing. He's gotten to see Zebryna grow so much over these weeks. My baby girl is now 4 months old! I can't believe how big she is. She's developing before our eyes. She had her 4 month check up yesterday and had to get shots :( but she was a trooper! She is now cleared to eat rice cereal. She had her first serving yesterday and I think she liked it :).  

As far as what's been going on with me, I've had to drive more since my hubby hasn't been able to since surgery. I know, it's crazy, I'm 25 and still don't have my drivers license. I have my permit so I'm not driving illegally! But growing up in Japan I didn't need to drive (the beauty of awesome efficient public transportation.) and I've been able to get by without needing to drive here in Hawaii until now. But since my hubby's leg has been out of commission I've been forced to do the driving and it's been a good thing. I'm actually getting to the point where I even enjoy it a little (until I hit traffic anyways lol). I've also been a Pinterest junkie. Someday I will have to do a post on all the wonders of Pinterest I go to it for recipes, craft/decorating idea, even housekeeping tips! I've been working on some fall projects that once finished I will share :). 

One of Zebryna's favorite things; bath time with papa!

Trying out that rice cereal!

It got messy... Lol

Upside down and turned around.

So it's been a busy couple of weeks. My hubby got ACL reconstruction surgery last Monday and we spent the days leading up to that trying to fit in as much as possible. Right now I'm sitting in the physical therapy office with our baby girl while the hubby tackles his second day of PT.  Between my hubby, my baby and the doggy I feel like a mother of 3 lately! But I am happy for the extra time Zeb is spending at home with us. Especially with Zebryna growing as fast as she is, it's nice he gets to see it all. Our little bit of a schedule we had going on has gone out the window but I think it's worth :). I do need to get serious about crib training tho because baby girl is growing out of her napper and doesn't sleep well on the pack and play mattress..  I've also taken a week off from trying to get her to take a bottle so that's something else I need to get back on this week.. 

So I wasn't able to finish my entry I started Tuesday.. It is now Thursday and things have progressed! Zebryna took a nap in her crib without me having to rock her to sleep! And last night she slept in her bassinet/pack&play without any problems :). But best of all she just drank a bottle :). My wonderful hubby sent me out for some girl time to get mani pedis and so I decided to pump a bottle just in case he should need it. He didn't use it while we were out so I decided to give it a shot tonight and while she wouldn't take it from me when I held her or rocked her she did take it when I sat her in her chair! While I truly love breastfeeding and that special time I get when I feed her it gives me such peace of mind to have her able to take a bottle. 

Papa post surgery.

My manicure.

Baby drinking her bottle 😃.

Labor Day Weekend

So it has been a busy week with an even busier weekend! My hubby has had a four day weekend since it's Labor Day. Friday we had a fantasy football draft at our house which was a good time with good people :). Hopefully I become more football savvy this year so I can figure out what's going on lol. Saturday we had a room at the Hale Koa hotel in Waikiki for the night. Enjoyed some pool time and an awesome Sunday morning brunch. Sunday night my hubby and I had a much needed date night. The first since my mom was here in July. Unfortunately Zebryna has been refusing to drink from the bottle starting last week so we couldn't leave her for too long. But we did get a movie and a little bit of shopping in :). Hopefully we can figure out a way for her to take the bottle again.. She has been going through a growth spurt and I think that may have something to do with her wanting to strictly breastfeed.

Today we are having a family beach day. My little angel is sleeping while the hubby and her godfather snorkel which is giving me an opportunity to blog while lying on the beach :). That's right, life is good. 

My view. 

She models while she sleeps.