For the Love of G.E.M.: December 2010

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

It's a Wrap!

Christmas is officially over for the Jimenez-Marin clan and I of course am still slacking on this blog (I promise I will get better). We spent Christmas Eve at my mother's apartment like we do every year and even though we do not do anything out of the ordinary, this Christmas was awesome! It was my first Christmas as a momma and I can't wait for more! Yes this momma got emotional! I don't know what has happened to me, but I have become and emotional sap!

Christmas Morning.
I loved every minute of her "unwrapping" her gifts. Even though she had no clue what was going on, I did and I will cherish those memories and keep them deep in a special place in my heart. Nothing better than seeing your munchkin lost in wrapping. I am thankful my husband got to spend Christmas morning with us before he went into work because these memories you can't get back!

In the evening, we went over to my uncle's apartment where he had the whole family over. This is the second year of him doing this and I love it. When my grandma was alive, we would go there every Saturday and it was awesome. Even with all the dsyfunctional members lol it is still good to be surrounded by family. And oh how you are loved Miss Gabby.

What are the holidays without a Blizzard? Oh yeah, the day after Christmas and the NYC was hit with the Blizzard of 2010. Poor hubby had to work but that meant just more Gabby and mommy cuddle and bonding time :-)

Even though I love the holidays, I am glad they are over. No more stressing over finding the perfect gift for someone. Now it time to look forward to ringing in the New Year. So ladies andn gentlemen, IT'S A WRAP!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Happy Bornday!

To me that is! Wow, let me first start by saying I have been definitely slacking with the blog. I wish I could say that I have been so busy doing countless things but nope, just being a mom and boy does the time fly! I have to say being home with my little girl is alot of work. However, I know it was the right choice for my family!

Ok onto me lol. Well today I turn the BIG 28! I can't believe it, 2 years away from 30. I was sitting here today and just thinking about when I met my husband. I had just turned 22 and he thought I was like 18 lol. He was much older than me and thought nothing serious would come of us lol. Well, 6 years, marriage and a child and here we are.

I used to get very depressed with birthdays, but today I was happy. I didn't do anything exciting, just errands and then home with my two loves. It was just what I wanted. I had my little girl with me and my husband who wants nothing more but to make his girls happy. This girl was very happy with waking up to her laughinf angel in her crib, coffee, my favorite pastries, hand delivered flowers and a day at the spa along with a gift certificate to M.A.C Cosmetics!. To top it off, we had dinner delivered from our favorite restaraunt from around here. All in all in was a good day. No need to get all dolled up and go to the club where I would be thinking of Gabriella the whole and wondering "Does this outfit make me look fat?" Nope, none of that on this bornday, just relaxation and family.....That's all this girl really needs!

On a side note, Gabs and I received the hats that I had ordered for us. Just in time to take some mommy/daughter pics!

Words can't express how much I love this girl!

And of course a classic!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Exhausted

I know that is a word us moms use way too much! However, I really am! On Saturday me, my mom and Gabriella went to the mall to do some Christmas shopping (which totally stresses me out). Well, we got home and it was close to 2 in the morning. I felt horrible for having Gabby out till that time, but she is such a trooper! Of course, I did not get anything done that I needed for my Christmas shopping but I did get some things for my Gabster and a new phone that I very much was in need of.

I am just going to finish the rest of my shopping online. I just can not deal with the craziness of looking for parking, the crowds, lugging the car seat in and out of the car, the crowds, my feet hurting, the crowds, having to stop to feed and change Gabby, oh and did I mention the crowds. Shopping is no longer for me, I used to love it but now I dread it. I was thisclose to getting Gabby pictures with Santa since she was already dressed in red. I then looked at the prices, and I turned around so fast I almost got whiplash! Seriously, $25-30 dollars so I can stand in line for a crappy looking picture. NO THANK YOU!

We had a lazy Sunday. It was cold, windy and rainy. A perfect day to stay home with my love, do some online Christmas shopping, veg out and of course watch some Sunday Football. I also think Gabby said Dada today....hmmmmm, it sounded more like Mama lol.

Now I am off to find that magical thing we all know as sleep. But first, here are some pics from our outing on Saturday.

First time eating a teething biscuit (or any biscuit for that matter).

Friday, December 10, 2010

Starting Out.....

I have been contemplating whether or not I should start a blog for some time now. Finally after a few months, I have sat down with the laptop and created an account. The inspiration behind me wanting to do this is my daughter Gabriella (a.k.a munchkin, pumpkin pie, foofa, Gabster and a million other nicknames I give her). Hence the blog name "For the Love of G.E.M., " which are her initials.

For starters, let me introduce myself. My name is Clarissa, I'm 27 and I live in NYC with my husband Anthony and daughter Gabriella. Motherhood has changed me in ways I did not think was possible. I never even wanted kids before and when I met my now husband, I specifically told him " I do not want any children." I was perfectly content with being an aunt to my 5 nieces and 1 nephew. Fast forward almost 6 years later and we are married with a daughter. Gabriella Elyse Marin was born on March 31, 2010, and my life was forever changed.

Not to be all mushy, but seriously, how can this little person bring out so much joy, happiness and love out of someone? I did not think a love like this was even possible, but everyday I am proven wrong. I am now a stay at home mom and I have my husband to thank for that. Four months ago I was given an opportunity to work for a great company and I took it. To be honest I knew in my gut I was making the wrong decision, but I decided to go ahead anyway. That lasted about 4 months, it was killing me to be away from her. I wanted to be there for everything and anything! I did not want to miss a thing. I finally summoned up the courage and gave in my resignation. It's been a week since I have been home and I couldn't be happier. Everyone is saying I am crazy, especially in today's economy. However, I knew in my heart I would regret not being with her.........and I get to see this face all day!

I don't know where I am going with this blog stuff, but you can join me on this bumpy ride called life and motherhood that I am starting out on. I do want to say thank you to everyone who has helped my family this past year. Gabriella may not know how many people love her, but she will! Words can never express thgratitude we feel for you guys!!!!!

Since I can't go back and write everything that has happened in 8 months, I'll just share these pictures.