Eye On Annapolis » Molding Into Mommy http://www.eyeonannapolis.net ...it's about the quality of life! Wed, 23 May 2012 17:02:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Be CORAgeous! http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/08/17/be-corageous/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-corageous http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/08/17/be-corageous/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:06:14 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=21557 It’s been a while since I have taken the time to discuss Vivian’s recent adventures. In the past couple of months she has enjoyed four plane rides (well, maybe only “enjoyed” two of them and “endured” the other two), one camping trip…in a tent, developed an obsession for Cheerios and yogurt, welcomed her first two [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/08/17/be-corageous/feed/ 0
It’s been a while since I have taken the time to discuss Vivian’s recent adventures. In the past couple of months she has enjoyed four plane rides (well, maybe only “enjoyed” two of them and “endured” the other two), one camping trip…in a tent, developed an obsession for Cheerios and yogurt, welcomed her first two [...] My Superhero Skills http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/06/16/my-superhero-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-superhero-skills http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/06/16/my-superhero-skills/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:21:17 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=19804 I recently had a “milestone birthday”. Leading up to the big day, people were curious how I felt about turning the big “3-0.” I replied with excitement…and an enthusiastic “I get better with every year (wink).” Honestly though, this year in my life, this entrance into 30-hood, is coming with an entirely new set of [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/06/16/my-superhero-skills/feed/ 0
I recently had a “milestone birthday”. Leading up to the big day, people were curious how I felt about turning the big “3-0.” I replied with excitement…and an enthusiastic “I get better with every year (wink).” Honestly though, this year in my life, this entrance into 30-hood, is coming with an entirely new set of [...] Sweet Potato Surprise… http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/05/02/sweet-potato-surprise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sweet-potato-surprise http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/05/02/sweet-potato-surprise/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 17:42:12 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=18481 It’s been an exciting time for Vivian lately. Recently, she has discovered how to eat her feet, push up to her knees during “tummy time”, enjoys sleeping in her crib (hallelujah), and was introduced to sweet potatoes. Our tall and skinny daughter was given the “okay” to begin real food! Each morning we start the [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/05/02/sweet-potato-surprise/feed/ 0
It’s been an exciting time for Vivian lately. Recently, she has discovered how to eat her feet, push up to her knees during “tummy time”, enjoys sleeping in her crib (hallelujah), and was introduced to sweet potatoes. Our tall and skinny daughter was given the “okay” to begin real food! Each morning we start the [...] A Different Kind Of Pain http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/04/20/a-different-kind-of-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-different-kind-of-pain http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/04/20/a-different-kind-of-pain/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:53:32 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=17959 Pain begins as a physical thing I believe. As a child we get bruises or scrapes and the physical pain is felt instantaneously. Then we grow, and pain becomes an internal feeling, not necessarily as tangible or recognizable as the physical wound. Love, happiness, loss, heartbreak, etc. The emotions grow stronger with maturity and are [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/04/20/a-different-kind-of-pain/feed/ 0
Pain begins as a physical thing I believe. As a child we get bruises or scrapes and the physical pain is felt instantaneously. Then we grow, and pain becomes an internal feeling, not necessarily as tangible or recognizable as the physical wound. Love, happiness, loss, heartbreak, etc. The emotions grow stronger with maturity and are [...] The Air I Breathe… http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/04/07/the-air-i-breathe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-air-i-breathe http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/04/07/the-air-i-breathe/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:09:14 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=17671 Some days I find myself exhausted beyond belief. It’s as if every muscle and bone in my body aches. Like I am too tired to function, think, or even unwind. These days I count down the minutes to when my husband walks in the door from work and greets Vivian and me. It’s like a [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/04/07/the-air-i-breathe/feed/ 0
Some days I find myself exhausted beyond belief. It’s as if every muscle and bone in my body aches. Like I am too tired to function, think, or even unwind. These days I count down the minutes to when my husband walks in the door from work and greets Vivian and me. It’s like a [...] Sisterhood Of The Traveling Clothes… http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/30/sisterhood-of-the-traveling-clothes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sisterhood-of-the-traveling-clothes http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/30/sisterhood-of-the-traveling-clothes/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:53:39 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=17435 Growing up I used to love to swap clothes with friends, cousins, etc.–especially if they were older. It was one of the most fun parts of being a girl. Sharing clothes with girlfriends was always such joy. Once I became an adult, the clothes sharing began to fade. People get busy, get married, have jobs [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/30/sisterhood-of-the-traveling-clothes/feed/ 0
Growing up I used to love to swap clothes with friends, cousins, etc.–especially if they were older. It was one of the most fun parts of being a girl. Sharing clothes with girlfriends was always such joy. Once I became an adult, the clothes sharing began to fade. People get busy, get married, have jobs [...] I Am That Mom! http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/24/i-am-that-mom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-am-that-mom http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/24/i-am-that-mom/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:33:01 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=17376 Never have I “eaten my words “so much as since I have become a mother. It’s funny how we look at other mom’s with their children in a store and think “how can she let that baby do that?”, then we become “that mom”. Since Vivian’s birth, I have so many times thought how wrong [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/24/i-am-that-mom/feed/ 1
Never have I “eaten my words “so much as since I have become a mother. It’s funny how we look at other mom’s with their children in a store and think “how can she let that baby do that?”, then we become “that mom”. Since Vivian’s birth, I have so many times thought how wrong [...] Working On A Schedule http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/10/working-on-a-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=working-on-a-schedule http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/10/working-on-a-schedule/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:52:32 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=16964 It is absolutely amazing how much our baby already “knows” me. She can sense my presence, energy, emotions, etc. I am certain of this. Last week I had a meltdown. For some reason, I believed Vivian should already be on a schedule of some sort (crazy, I know….call it my “type A” personality). I thought [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/10/working-on-a-schedule/feed/ 0
It is absolutely amazing how much our baby already “knows” me. She can sense my presence, energy, emotions, etc. I am certain of this. Last week I had a meltdown. For some reason, I believed Vivian should already be on a schedule of some sort (crazy, I know….call it my “type A” personality). I thought [...] Things My Sister Said… http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/02/13/things-my-sister-said/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=things-my-sister-said http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/02/13/things-my-sister-said/#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:08:14 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=16155 I’ve heard the proverb “it takes a village to raise a child”, but never fully understood its truth. The physical support given by family and friends is important, but not nearly as crucial as the emotional support I have received during these past two months. Our baby girl is just two months old, and sometimes [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/02/13/things-my-sister-said/feed/ 1
I’ve heard the proverb “it takes a village to raise a child”, but never fully understood its truth. The physical support given by family and friends is important, but not nearly as crucial as the emotional support I have received during these past two months. Our baby girl is just two months old, and sometimes [...] How Quickly They Grow… http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/01/27/how-quickly-they-grow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-quickly-they-grow http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/01/27/how-quickly-they-grow/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:21:16 +0000 Statia Faith http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=15642 When my husband and I found out we were expecting, nine months seemed like an eternity. Before I knew it we were in the last trimester, registering for “baby goods” and packing our hospital bag. The time flew by. Now, as our baby girl grows older each day, I am amazed at the changes I [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/01/27/how-quickly-they-grow/feed/ 3
When my husband and I found out we were expecting, nine months seemed like an eternity. Before I knew it we were in the last trimester, registering for “baby goods” and packing our hospital bag. The time flew by. Now, as our baby girl grows older each day, I am amazed at the changes I [...]