10lb 13oz!!!!!

That's the estimated weight of SisterGolightly's baby. She's not born yet but based on the ultrasound yesterday, she's estimated off the charts. Sister is scheduled for some more tests on Monday and will possibly schedule a C-section then. I knew she'd complete with me - I got pregnant, she got pregnant - I had a 9lb 14oz baby, she's gotta have a 10lb baby. That's how we've always been. One thing I'm glad I lost - I gained 50lbs with mine, she's already gained 60lbs. Yahoo she can have that one!

Being a good spouse - Tip #2

For all you guys out there. Just a little tip - if you want to be a good spouse to your wonderful wife who has recently carried around for 9 (almost 10) months then given birth to your child - DO NOT blame your wife's bad mood on post partum depression and think you're going to get away with it! Your wife is probably in a bad mood because she's exhausted from working a full time job, taking care of a new house, and caring for a newborn baby. Not to mention you're probably driving her crazy........Sorry, had to rant and vent a little bit. Husbands, ugh!!!!
MrGolightly and I have had our share of troubles lately especially with the stress of a new baby, a new house, and all the responsibility (mainly financial) that comes with both. Throw in all those Murphys that move into your spare bedroom (that's what my Dad says about Murphy's law - if you have a spare bedroom, Murphy's gonna move right in) and life's been real tense recently. Now I must admit that I have been extra moody lately but it has nothing to do with the baby, the house, or post partum depression or even PMS for that matter - it all has to do with MrGolightly. Of course that option would never cross his mind. To him:
Bitchy wife + just had a baby= PPD. Just a thought men, if your wife is bitchy would it kill you to try to care for her and maybe get to the bottom of it?

Being a good spouse - Tip #1

Want to be a good spouse? Just a tip - if you are at home especially with children and especially if those children are newborn babies, if your spouse is out of the house at work, shopping, fulfilling community service requirements, or whataver - ANSWER THE DAMN PHONE! You know how your Mom used to say, "I didn't know where you were, you could be dead in a ditch somewhere..." Well if I was dead in a ditch somewhere and I'm needed to call you for some help, it would be nice if you could answer the phone. If I'm not dead in a ditch somewhere, I may just be calling to check to see how things are going. You are afterall, currently at home in the care, custody, and control of my first born child who, if you haven't noticed, I'm really fond of and have a great concern for. So to summarize - want to be a good spouse - just answer the phone if your significant other calls you. And if you can't answer right away, give 'em a call back soon as you can. Thanks.
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BabyGolightly's new measurements

BabyGolightly had his 4 month doctor appointment yesterday. It was originally scheduled at 9:30am but on the way to the office driving MrGolightly's stupid truck, that damn thing broke down in the middle of a really busy intersection. Left me and BabyGolightly on the side of the road until two nice gentlemen came by and helped us get on our way. We got the truck back home and went later to the doctor. All in all it was a pretty crappy day and I loathe that stupid stupid truck. Anyway - BabyGolightly is weighing in at 19lb 2oz and is 27.5 inches long. He's in the 97th percentile for both height and weight and is all over healthy. Once again, doctor confirmed we've got a giant on our hands.

My new diet

I decided I'd try a new diet to lose these last 6 pant sizes of pregnancy weight. I've been doing it for 4 days now and it's been rough but I'm trying to hang in there (only cheated once - so far). My new diet consits of only drinking water and decaf iced tea (sweet tea of course). I've cut out all sodas and juices. That's it. That's my miracle diet and I expect it to help me lose like 30 pounds in 30 days. I know it's ridiculous to think that it's going to work but dieting is FREAKING HARD!!!! I so feel for all those people that have had to watch what they eat their entire lives (or longer than 1 meal for that matter). This is the first time ever in my life I've had to try to lose weight by dieting and/or exercising. How do people do this as a part of their lifestyle? I know I'm a whiner and it's completely ass crazy for me to be complaining about this and I should just have more will power and motivation. I have plenty of motivation by the way - I should be motivated by the entire closet full of size 4 and size 6 clothes that I have that don't fit my size 12 thass (that's thighs and ass). If I could only fit into those clothes, I could stop rotating the 4 pair of pants and 1 dress that currently fit me along with wearing mostly long sleeves and sweaters in the middle of summer. My motivation is to fit into those clothes but my will power is slim to none when it comes to denying myself food and drink. The stretchmarks and completely new and foreign shape to my boobs weren't enough to remind me of my pregnancy? Ugh, well - I'm off to drink my cup of coffee (oh yeah - part of my new diet allows me one cup of coffee - with flavored creamer per day, but this cup is getting pretty cold so I might have to top it off...just to warm it up).

All out laugh

I got an all out belly rumbling laugh from BabyGolightly yesterday evening. That was his first real hard laugh. It was the most awesome sound ever and it cracked me up to hear him laugh so hard. Bad part - he got the hiccups and was pretty cranky thereafter.

I LOVE this camera!!!!!

So after having BabyGolightly I decided I needed to break down and buy a digital camera. We had a camcorder that took photos but because there's no flash, they always come out dark and grainy. I spent the $100 or so at Walmart, got the Kodak Easyshare and I love love love it! I specially love the KodakGallery website where I can crop and edit the photos with special effects. It makes this photo taking idiot seem like a real photographer. So - without further ado, here are some of my fav photos....

4th of July BBQ review

Our 4th of July BBQ went off great. All in all, we had about 30 guests and had a ton of food. We're still eating leftovers as of last night even after sending guests home with plates. By the end of the night I was so so exhausted and BabyGolightly was extremely cranky because everybody was still there past his bedtime. The last guest left around 11pm and clean-up wasn't so bad. We staying in the house trying to rest up the Saturday and Sunday after (skipped church - shame on us). I think both MrGolightly and I are glad we had the party and would do it again but MrGolightly says we're not having another one anytime soon - unless it's a grown-up party, no kids.

I'm posting a picture of my little sparkler. We went to the boardwalk Thursday night for the fireworks show which was wonderful. BabyGolightly loved seeing the fireworks and wasn't scared by the sound at all (I was afraid the loud boom would scare him).

Love these baby socks

Just got these little socks for BabyGolightly yesterday. They're so cute, love them! I'll post photos of him wearing them later. I may be a little biased but I think he's the handsomest, most sylish baby ever.