Over A Year Later

So it has been a very long time since I blogged. Mostly because I forgot that I had one. (If it weren't for my hero the Crockpot Lady and 'Laughlin's Beef and Guinness Stew' I would still be walking around forgetting that I had a blog.

So, the last time I wrote in my blog, I had a new born son. As of Monday, he is 13 months old. My, how time flies.

Danny is growing and advancing slower than most other babies his age. He crawled later, still isn't walking and isn't babbling either. My best friend, her daughter is 20 days older than Danny, and let me tell you it's hard not to compare. But I have been much better since all it does is make me depressed. I've kind of taught myself to not worry until my doctor tells me its time.

When we went for his 12 month appointment a week ago (his appointment was much after his birthday to begin with and then we had a pounding of snow and I couldn't get off my street - and apparently neither could his doctor - so the appointment was postponed some more. She was not concerned with his weight or height, his lack of walking, but the lack of babble has her concerned. At some point, someone will come into our house to observe his speaking skills. (That is if he's old enough, if not he'll go to an audiologist.)

So moming and housewifery has become difficult for me. I took a class in November and December, and hopefully that class will get my foot in the door for getting a job at a hospital. I check the Kenmore Mercy Hospital job postings like 6 times a day, hoping that soon they will post a job. Word around the hospital is that they are trying to get approval for a new position. (It's called Sterile Processing - I would be part of a team that sterilizes instruments for surgery and what not.)

Also, at this time, I am finally writing a book. We'll see how that goes. I haven't done much writing since the first day, but I have been transferring what I have from legal pad to computer, so at least I'm still working on it and I am teaking it, as I progress.

That's it for now.

Danny Boy

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So, it happened. I gave birth to our baby boy. December 12 at 2:48am. He was 6 pounds, 7.7 ounces and 20 1/4 inches.
Isn't he the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?
He is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and to Dan.
We love our son, and love watching him grow day after day.

The Wedding

On November 17th, Danny and I made it official. We became husband and wife.

The ceremony was scheduled for 1 o'clock at Holy Angels Church on Porter Avenue.

My mother and I arrived at about 11:20 so that I could have some time to dress and relax. She was crazy about taking pictures. I almost threw her out of the room. I was pacing because I didn't want to ruin my dress by sitting down and because I was a little nervous.

Finally, at about 1:15, it was time. Everyone who was planning on attending was sitting in their seats.

My dad walked me down the aisle and I saw Dan and I began to tear a little bit. The mass went on. Genesis (A man shall leave his mother and father). St. Paul to the Corinthians (Love is Patient, Love is Kind.). John. (the Wedding at Cana.)

Then it was time for vows. Dan was laughing (he was anticipating Brickel's BEEWWW!) I was sobbing a little bit, and I made Dan tear up.

Mass ended, it was time for pictures. Pictures were taken - and it was time to PARTY.

Dan referred to our reception as the After-Party. It was at my mom's house. We had lasagna, salad, garlic bread and wedding cake. (With a special gift from Jen - a hockey player Wedding Cake Topper.)

Kevin broke a wine glass, there some frosting on the faces of the bride and groom and we played some Trivial Pursuit (our team won).

It was a very nice and beautiful day.

I am now glad to be Mrs. Daniel Laughlin.

(And no baby came!)