Reilly Alexander Woods
Born October 27th, 8:38 A.M.
7lbs 15 oz 21" long
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
12 Hours...42 Minutes...
And I'm going to be a mom. Ok, that might be give or take a few minutes, but I CAN'T WAIT!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Bittersweet
Such a bittersweet day. I couldn't possible be any more excited that in just over 3 days, I'm going to get to hug, cuddle, kiss and snuggle with Reilly. It has seemed like forever ago since the day that Dave and I found out that we were going to be parents. In many ways, it also seems like yesterday.
As time draws near, it's made me a bit reflective. Today is one of those days that are truly bittersweet. For the past 7.5 years, I've come to work each day to be with "my kids." My students have always been my kids. There's not a lot I wouldn't do for them. Even on the bad days, they've still been my kids. I've still loved them.
Don't get me wrong, come about the end of May, I'm ready to send those kiddos home for the summer...but it's only October 23, and the realization hit me this morning that I'm going home for the summer it seems, and they're still going to be here. Bittersweet. I have the most amazing sub coming in to be with my kids for the next 7 weeks, but she gets them, and I don't.
I'm fairly certain saying goodbye this afternoon, even for such a short time, is going to be a hard task. I hope I don't cry. I know they are in awesome hands. I know I'll be in to check on them. I know that my sub is going to keep me informed. I know I'll be busy with MY REILLY, but I'm still going to miss my 24 other ones!
As time draws near, it's made me a bit reflective. Today is one of those days that are truly bittersweet. For the past 7.5 years, I've come to work each day to be with "my kids." My students have always been my kids. There's not a lot I wouldn't do for them. Even on the bad days, they've still been my kids. I've still loved them.
Don't get me wrong, come about the end of May, I'm ready to send those kiddos home for the summer...but it's only October 23, and the realization hit me this morning that I'm going home for the summer it seems, and they're still going to be here. Bittersweet. I have the most amazing sub coming in to be with my kids for the next 7 weeks, but she gets them, and I don't.
I'm fairly certain saying goodbye this afternoon, even for such a short time, is going to be a hard task. I hope I don't cry. I know they are in awesome hands. I know I'll be in to check on them. I know that my sub is going to keep me informed. I know I'll be busy with MY REILLY, but I'm still going to miss my 24 other ones!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
So Much On My Mind...
I don't even know where to begin with just what is swirling like a tornado around my head. The Dr.'s office called to confirm that Tuesday, 10/27 will be my son's BIRTHDAY. My son. My baby. Hard to believe that I'm going to be a mom.
There have been so very many positive, amazing mother role models in my life, I pray each and every night that I can be half the mom to Reilly that these wonderful ladies have been to me. It seems like an appropriate time to recognize these amazing women, even though most don't read my blog.
My mom-simply one of the most magnificent people I've ever had the opportunity of knowing. It's hard to wrap my mind around the person that she was, putting all others before herself, feeling sick more than half of my life, yet never letting her illness get in the way of her love for her family. Without a doubt, I know that my mom would have done any one thing that I could of ever asked from her. She is my greatest role model and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of her and smile and wish she was here. I miss her more than I could ever say. It breaks my heart that Reilly will only know Grandma Debbie through pictures and memories.
My Grandma Milner-Another pillar in my life. Grandma and Grandpa have done so MUCH for us throughout my life. I don't know why I deserve to be a granddaughter to one of the most amazing ladies I've ever known. Grandma doesn't know the meaning of selfish and would lay down in a busy street if she thought she would be helping one of us.
My Sisters-Kim and Keely-although one isn't even a mom, she's cared for me more times that I can count. I've learned compassion, love, patience, kindness and generosity from both of them. I don't know what I would do without both Kim and Keely who continue to believe in my and support me in everything I do. (On a side note, it was so exciting to have Aunt Keely with Dave and I for her first (and second) ultra sound yesterday!) My sisters are my rocks, and I know that I can call them in the middle of the night with a problem and they would both be on my doorstep as soon as they could get here if they thought it would help. Reilly is one lucky nephew to call these two amazing girls aunties.
My Step-Mom Diane-I'll be the first to admit, I didn't make her marriage to my dad those first few months (OK, maybe first year) easy. It was a hard transition for me, and I let everyone know. Diane never gave up on me and because of that, she means a lot to me now. I see her parent her three kids, and grandparent her grand kids with love and patience. She makes my dad happy and I couldn't ask for anything else. I value her opinion and hope that Reilly realizes how lucky he is to have Grandma Diane in his life.
There are so many people that I look up to for advice, love, understanding and help. Even those I didn't mention here...there are so many more. I'm such a blessed soul to be surrounded by such awesome ladies each day. I hope that Reilly can look back on his childhood and know that his mommy did her very best each and every day to make him happy, healthy and loved.
There have been so very many positive, amazing mother role models in my life, I pray each and every night that I can be half the mom to Reilly that these wonderful ladies have been to me. It seems like an appropriate time to recognize these amazing women, even though most don't read my blog.
My mom-simply one of the most magnificent people I've ever had the opportunity of knowing. It's hard to wrap my mind around the person that she was, putting all others before herself, feeling sick more than half of my life, yet never letting her illness get in the way of her love for her family. Without a doubt, I know that my mom would have done any one thing that I could of ever asked from her. She is my greatest role model and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of her and smile and wish she was here. I miss her more than I could ever say. It breaks my heart that Reilly will only know Grandma Debbie through pictures and memories.
My Grandma Milner-Another pillar in my life. Grandma and Grandpa have done so MUCH for us throughout my life. I don't know why I deserve to be a granddaughter to one of the most amazing ladies I've ever known. Grandma doesn't know the meaning of selfish and would lay down in a busy street if she thought she would be helping one of us.
My Sisters-Kim and Keely-although one isn't even a mom, she's cared for me more times that I can count. I've learned compassion, love, patience, kindness and generosity from both of them. I don't know what I would do without both Kim and Keely who continue to believe in my and support me in everything I do. (On a side note, it was so exciting to have Aunt Keely with Dave and I for her first (and second) ultra sound yesterday!) My sisters are my rocks, and I know that I can call them in the middle of the night with a problem and they would both be on my doorstep as soon as they could get here if they thought it would help. Reilly is one lucky nephew to call these two amazing girls aunties.
My Step-Mom Diane-I'll be the first to admit, I didn't make her marriage to my dad those first few months (OK, maybe first year) easy. It was a hard transition for me, and I let everyone know. Diane never gave up on me and because of that, she means a lot to me now. I see her parent her three kids, and grandparent her grand kids with love and patience. She makes my dad happy and I couldn't ask for anything else. I value her opinion and hope that Reilly realizes how lucky he is to have Grandma Diane in his life.
There are so many people that I look up to for advice, love, understanding and help. Even those I didn't mention here...there are so many more. I'm such a blessed soul to be surrounded by such awesome ladies each day. I hope that Reilly can look back on his childhood and know that his mommy did her very best each and every day to make him happy, healthy and loved.
Monday, October 12, 2009
One Thing Missing!
Crib--CHECK
Bassinet--CHECK
Diapers--CHECK
Clothes (and lots of em!)--CHECK
Play Pen--CHECK
Rocking Chair--CHECK
Bouncy Seat--CHECK
Swing--CHECK
Exersaucer--CHECK
High Chair--CHECK
Bumbo Seat--CHECK
Stroller--CHECK
Car Seat--CHECK
Monitor--CHECK
Baby--MISSING--But we're pretty dang close!
Bassinet--CHECK
Diapers--CHECK
Clothes (and lots of em!)--CHECK
Play Pen--CHECK
Rocking Chair--CHECK
Bouncy Seat--CHECK
Swing--CHECK
Exersaucer--CHECK
High Chair--CHECK
Bumbo Seat--CHECK
Stroller--CHECK
Car Seat--CHECK
Monitor--CHECK
Baby--MISSING--But we're pretty dang close!
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